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Ain’t That Americana?

Journey to the postwar era at Montrose’s Pax Americana

11/03/2014 By Robb Walsh

Restaurant Reviews

The Return of the Dreaded “F” Word

Does Lilo and Ella’s success mean “fusion” might be allowed back into the food writing lexicon?

09/30/2014 By Robb Walsh

Southern Food

Review: Punk’s Rocks

Chef Brandi Key is whipping up a little Southern nostalgia in Rice Village.

09/01/2014 By Robb Walsh Photography by Kate LeSueur

Restaurant Review

Inside the New MF Sushi: an All-or-Nothing Kind of Place

Sushi chef Chris Kinjo’s true artistry can only truly be appreciated if you put him in the driver’s seat.

08/03/2014 By Robb Walsh

Road Trips

The Best Thing I Ate in Denver

Someone needs to bring the savory French toast dish to Houston.

06/23/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Barbecue

Is Killen’s BBQ Really The Best in Texas?

Barbecue that’s worth the drive, the wait, and then some

06/02/2014 By Robb Walsh Photography by Kate LeSueur

On the Table

Upper Kirby Korean: Highs and Lows at Nara

How do chef Donald Chang’s lighter, more refined versions of Korean food stack up?

04/30/2014 By Robb Walsh

Editor’s Picks

Vietnamese-Style Crawfish Near You

There are delicious Vietnamese crawfish joints all over town. Here are 10 of our favorites.

04/07/2014 By Robb Walsh

Mudbugs

The Vietnamese Crawfish Craze

Vietnamese-style crawfish may be a national phenomenon, but its roots are right here in Houston.

04/07/2014 By Robb Walsh

The Suite Life

Go Ahead: Raid That Minibar

How Houston’s swankiest hotels help you eat and drink in your room in style.

04/01/2014 By Joanna O'Leary

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On the Tamale Trail in Mississippi

From Mexico to Mississippi, the tamale has become a Southern staple—whether you realize it or not.

03/14/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

On the Road

Tacos, Ice Cream, Pizza: 3 Must-Eats in the Big D

If you're dining in Dallas, you can't miss these three favorites.

03/13/2014 By Sydney Lopez

Food Trucks

The 10 Best Food Trucks Right Now

While plenty of newcomers are hitting the food truck scene, you just can't beat the classics.

03/03/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Finger Lickin’ Good

Southern Fried Sensation: the Best Fried Chicken in Town

A classic dish fascinates Houstonians all over again.

03/03/2014 By Robb Walsh Photography by Kate LeSueur

Get Lit

Montrose: Home to Hipsters for 30 Years

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

02/24/2014

Fine Dining

Best Restaurants: The Woodlands Edition

Our man in The Woodlands dishes.

02/02/2014 By Albert Nurick

Fine Dining

Wagyu in The Woodlands?

They’ve come a long way, baby.

02/02/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

On the Road

The 10 Strangest Dining Recs in Moon Handbooks' Guide to Houston

Try Corner Bakery for breakfast, and other dubious insights.

01/29/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Restaurant Openings

First Look at Crawfish House

These grand opening prices are the best deal on crawfish in the city—but BYOB!

01/27/2014 By Robb Walsh

Chinatown

Crazy for Chinese Seafood

Bellaire Chinatown's seafood madness continues at Hai Cang.

01/03/2014 By Robb Walsh

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