A New Era

Expanded, Future-Looking Local Foods Market Ready to Open

Benjy's is long gone now, and in its place is an expanded store and restaurant.

02/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Big Changes

Restaurateur to Close Benjy's, Expand Rice Village Local Foods

The popular neighborhood restaurant had just marked 25 years.

10/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: November 2019

Some of Houston's most celebrated restaurants are putting on good shows lately.

11/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

At 25, Benjy's Will Look Very Different

The Rice Village favorite brought in a celebrated chef to transform everything.

09/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

No Booze, Please

5 Mocktails You Should Drink Right Now

Is it time for the non-alcoholic craze to finally blow up? Yes or no, just enjoy these.

08/22/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Streeeeetch!

Food News: Wake Up and Welcome The Classic

A new eatery from Benjy Levit, plus National Sandwich Month and Cap'n Crunch macarons!

08/03/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Editor's Picks

The 10 Best Restaurants for Ladies Who Lunch

Bring your friends to these fancy luncheon locales.

12/29/2016 By Alice Levitt

Giving Thanks for the Sweet Things

Sugar Rush: Apple Pie Profiteroles at benjy's on Washington

'Tis the season for apples—and perfect pâte à choux.

11/16/2016 By Alice Levitt

100 Best Restaurants 2016

7 Spots Defining New American Cuisine in Houston

No matter the New American experience you’re seeking, you’ll find it here.

09/19/2016 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

Editor's Picks

9 Straight-A Spots in West University

From Peruvian pick-up and fajitas to-go to late-night hot dogs and weekend morning Greek brunches, West U is a magna cum laude dining destination.

08/21/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

All That and a Bag of Chips

Just #TBT? As If!

Benjy’s in the Village celebrates its 20th anniversary with a two-week dive into ‘90s nostalgia.

12/08/2015 By Andrea Siso

Craft Beer

At Karbach’s New Restaurant, a Wine Guy Goes Hop Head

Joseph Stayshich, formerly of Benjy’s, opens his latest restaurant inside the craft brewery—and discovers a new appreciation for beer along the way.

08/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Drink It Up

Celebrate Out of the Box: Thirsty Thursday

Local libations keep Houstonians hydrated every Thirsty Thursday. Check out some of the hottest bars to enjoy Thursday specials on craft cocktails, margaritas and more.

06/03/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Mid-Morning Meals

Our 5 Favorite Foods on Benjy's New Weekday Brunch Menu

Why should brunch be the sole dominion of the weekend?

05/12/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Restaurants 2013

50 Restaurants That Define Houston Dining

The best of the best in America’s coolest food city

09/30/2013 By Robb Walsh and Katharine Shilcutt