Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Review

Head to The Gypsy Poet for Neapolitan-inspired pizza

The joint on Austin Street lives by its own rules.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

On the Table

Falling Hard for Savoir

The Heights restaurant offers a fun, creative menu and a wine list to match.

12/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

On the Table

Rosie Cannonball Is a Stunner

The Montrose restaurant lives up to the hype, and then some.

12/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Lights On

Houston Restaurant Stalwarts Are Born Again

It’s a new season for Davis St. at Hermann Park and Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine.

12/02/2019 By Timothy Malcolm Photography by Amy Scott

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At River Oaks District, Two Must-Try, See-and-Be-Seen Spots

Are MAD and Ouzo Bay worth the hype?

10/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Looking for a Great Neighborhood Restaurant? Try Squable or Roma

In the Heights and Rice Village, these two restaurants fit right in.

08/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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At Verandah Progressive Indian Cuisine and Hu's Cooking, Bold Interpretations of Classic Cuisines

Indian and Chinese food get a refresh at these standout eateries.

07/22/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Killen's TMX and Tamales Don Pepe Are Welcome Additions to a Packed Field

Más Tex-Mex, por favor.

06/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Leave the Loop for Outstanding Experiences at Tris and Tobiuo

Inventive restaurants in The Woodlands and Katy are perfect for a special night out.

05/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Bold Visions on Display at Elliot's Table and Mastrantos

Two first-time restaurateurs open two ambitious new eateries.

04/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Blood Bros and Truth BBQ Bring the Heat to Houston's Smoked Meat Game

The Bayou City barbecue scene is positively scorching right now.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Classic American and Unexpected Houston Flavor Meld at B.B. Lemon and Indianola

Two ambitious restaurants—one sweeping, one super-specific.

02/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Chris Shepherd Keeps the Party Going at One Fifth Mediterranean and Georgia James

Houston's best-known chef can't stop, won't stop.

01/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

A Feast for the Senses

One of the Best Restaurants in the World Is In Kemah. And Nobody Has Heard of It.

Down in Kemah, tucked behind a steakhouse called T-Bone Tom’s, is a place called Eculent, where a mad genius named David Skinner is serving up the culinary experience of a lifetime. But few have heard of him or his restaurant.

01/28/2019 By Scott Vogel

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At Indigo and Kulture, the African Diaspora, Reinterpreted

Soul food, and then some.

12/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

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Don't Underestimate These Casual Heights Hangouts

At La Lucha and Blackbird Izakaya , unpretentious, seriously great grub.

11/26/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

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Mona Fresh Italian Food and Chicken Station Are Fast, Casual, and Fantastic

Two new restaurants make fine additions to a quickly expanding genre.

10/22/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

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Do These Celebrity-Backed Restaurants Have What It Takes?

Encountering lofty expectations at Nobu and International Smoke.

09/21/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

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At Poitín and UB Preserv, Capturing the Unique Character of Houston

Two different tales of Bayou City food.

07/20/2018 By Scott Vogel

Restaurant Review

These Three Temples of Flesh Shine In Their Sides, Too

Feges BBQ, Gus's Fried Chicken and Willow's Texas BBQ aren't messing around with their meats or their veggies.

06/22/2018 By Scott Vogel

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Restaurant Reviews

Head to The Gypsy Poet for Neapolitan-inspired pizza

Falling Hard for Savoir

Rosie Cannonball Is a Stunner

Houston Restaurant Stalwarts Are Born Again

At River Oaks District, Two Must-Try, See-and-Be-Seen Spots

Looking for a Great Neighborhood Restaurant? Try Squable or Roma

At Verandah Progressive Indian Cuisine and Hu's Cooking, Bold Interpretations of Classic Cuisines

Killen's TMX and Tamales Don Pepe Are Welcome Additions to a Packed Field

Leave the Loop for Outstanding Experiences at Tris and Tobiuo

Bold Visions on Display at Elliot's Table and Mastrantos

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