Best of Houstonia

The Best Bars in Houston

A spirited guide to drinking in Houston

11/30/2014 Edited by Katharine Shilcutt By Dan Derozier, Catherine Matusow, Chris Abshire, and Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Holidaze

The Perfect Pairing: A Beer for Every Thanksgiving Course

Buck the Beaujolais trend and bring a six-pack to Thanksgiving dinner.

11/24/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Drink It In

Rise and Shiner: The Best Breakfast Beers

The breakfast beer is the answer to all your brunching needs.

11/18/2014 By Wendy Cawthon

Drink It In

Deschutes Brewery Sets up Base Camp in Houston

From pedal parties and beer-aoke to a brewmaster bottle share, Deschutes is bringing a beer bonanza to the Bayou City.

11/07/2014 By Wendy Cawthon

Seasonal Brews

Is Saint Arnold's Pumpkinator the Best Pumpkin Beer Ever?

The competition isn't that fierce, but the answer is still yes.

10/28/2014 By Russell van Kraayenburg

In and Out

The Opening and Closing of the Week: Oct. 11-17

Works in progress

10/17/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Beer and Brats

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Houston

Hoist a Hofbrau and say prosit at these four centers of German culture.

10/06/2014 By Alexa Hyde

Food Trends

IPA Madness Hits Houston

There's no such thing as too many IPAs when it comes to the Bayou City.

09/30/2014 By Russell van Kraayenburg

Now Open

First Look at eT Craft Burgers & Beer in Cypress

Growler fills and a patio aren't the only new additions at this second location.

09/25/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Summer Recipes

Recipe: Beer-Glazed Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken with a boozy twist.

08/25/2014 By Russell van Kraayenburg

Newsfix

Video: Saint Arnold ‘Buzzed’ About Being Named Best Brewery in Houston

Newsfix explores the world of Houston craft beer, visiting Saint Arnold, Moon Tower Inn, and Whole Foods.

08/11/2014

New & Notable

Red Ox Bar & Grill Now Open in Northside

Former owners of Bocados have brought a Tex-Mex icehouse to the Northside.

08/06/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Style Guide

What to Wear There: Sundown at The Grove

Much happier than your average weekday happy hour.

08/06/2014 By Katie McNew

Houston Craft Beer Guide

Duly Noted: Outtakes from Our Craft Beer Panel

Our panel of craft beer connoisseurs had plenty to say when it comes to Houston's breweries.

08/05/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houston Craft Beer Guide

The Experts Have Spoken: Houston’s 5 Best Breweries

A tense discussion

08/03/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

New & Notable

Ninja Ramen's New Approach on Washington Avenue

Ninja Ramen offers one thing and one thing only: ramen.

07/28/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheers

Tonight: Sunsets and Suds at The Grove

Wind down your evening with craft beer in the park at The Grove in Discovery Green.

07/16/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

First Look

Hop Scholar: Spring's First (and Only) Craft Beer Bar

A craft beer bar in the unlikeliest of places (and from the unlikeliest of people) settles in to Spring.

06/16/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Summer In Session

Sheer Shandymonium

With a low ABV, light body, and sweet flavor, the shandy is poised to make a comeback this summer.

05/23/2014 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

Sugar Land's Big Fest Is Back

Event Preview: 11th Annual Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair

Opportunities abound for wine, food, and beer tastings.

04/22/2014 By Phaedra Cook