Hill Country Guide

In Lockhart, a Texas Barbecue Pilgrimage Takes Place

From brisket to sausage to, yes, pork chops, Lockhart is a meat-lover’s mecca.

04/17/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Weekend Picks

Art Car Parade Turns 30, Steve Martin & Martin Short Stop By Sugar Land + More Can't-Miss Events

Did we mention a BBQ fest and a Motown musical?

04/06/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

The Montrose Must-Eat List

From neighborhood fixtures to hot new spots, Houston's dining district is more vital than ever.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Big Game

The 10 Things You Must Eat, Drink and Do While You're Here for the Super Bowl

There's more to Houston than barbecue and beer (though we've got plenty of that too...).

02/01/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Joys of the Flesh

Killen's Barbecue Is Now Serving Dinner and Steak

The grill arrived this morning to cook up beefy dinners in the $20 range.

01/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

Hidden Houston

Houston’s Most Delicious Off-Menu Dishes

You’ll need to ask for these four favorites, including the chicken-fried lobster tail of your dreams.

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Head-To-Head

Food Fight: Where Can You Find Houston's Best Charcoal Korean Barbecue?

Who wins in a battle of BBQ Garden vs. Flower Piggy? Everyone.

10/21/2016 By Alice Levitt

Joys of the Flesh

Eat Barbecue for Charity with Some of Houston's Top Chefs

On October 9, Ryan Pera, Seth Siegel-Gardner, Terrence Gallivan and Chris Shepherd are all smoking for the common good.

09/26/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Meat Sweats

Our Latest Obsession: Fried Ribs at Soul Food by Catherine

It may be even better than it sounds.

09/13/2016 By Alice Levitt

Smoke Signals

Travelers in China Don't Have to Forego Texas Barbecue

American-style smoked meat is popping up all over the (Chinese) map.

08/05/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Up in Smoke

Our Latest Obsession: OMG BBQ

It's all about the beans at a Heights hidden gem.

07/11/2016 By Alice Levitt

BBQ Bliss

All-Star Pitmasters Team with Chopped Champion for "Collaboration of Smoke"

"Elevated 'Cue" is the theme for the one-night only feast.

06/28/2016 By Ross Livingston

Up in Smoke

First Bite: Midtown BBQ

Is the new 'cue joint on Bagby just the first in a long line?

05/26/2016 By Alice Levitt

Brunch Goals

Taking #SundayFunday to a Bloody New Level

Six restaurants went head-to-head in this year's Bloody Mary showdown at our boozy brunch street party.

04/27/2016 With Jenna K. White

BBQ

Biting Into Black Restaurant Week at Ray's BBQ Shack

It's worth a trip to the OST for a discounted taste of gas station ribs.

04/06/2016 By Alice Levitt

Restaurant Review

Steakhouses Never Change—But Should They?

At Killen’s and the newest Pappas Bros., two modern steakhouses struggle with the pressures of contemporary cuisines and crowds.

03/31/2016 By Alice Levitt

Taco Travels

Yes, There Is a Taco Worth the Drive to Austin

At Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ, a dual focus on both brisket and tortillas pays off.

03/10/2016 By Nicholas L. Hall

BBQ

Is Great Texas Barbecue Still Great Without a Line?

The spiffy new, 4,200-square-foot location of Gatlin’s BBQ in Oak Forest raises the question.

03/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 26–28

Houston Symphony plays Benny Goodman's hits, artist MPA takes us on a trip to Mars, the Rodeo kicks off with the Bar-B-Que Championship, The Sleeping Beauty twirls into the Houston Ballet, and pianist Christopher McKiggan plays a dual piano set.

02/24/2016 By Nick Esquer

Food Fight

The Great Houstonia BBQ vs. Tex-Mex Bracket: The Championship Round

Pappasito's takes on The Brisket House in our final round of voting.

02/22/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt