Head Scratchers

PaperCity: In Defense of White Chefs?

The magazine takes aim at the Houston episode of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, which featured cooks from across the globe.

04/11/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

At the Table

Chefs Came Out In Force for the Youth Development Center's Bon Vivant Houston

Twenty-six chefs cooked prix-fixe menus tableside at the benefit.

04/07/2017 By Alice Levitt

Barrel of Fun

First Bite: Broken Barrel

A young chef's Woodlands restaurant is an early contender for one of the best of the year.

02/23/2017 By Alice Levitt

Sweet Charity

Get Your Gray Goodies at the 3rd Annual Depressed Cake Shop

This Sunday's star-studded bake sale raises money to battle depression and mental illness.

10/04/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

100 Best Restaurants 2016

The Best of the Best: Our Top Restaurants, Chefs, Dishes and More of 2016

Including the best new restaurant in the 'burbs.

09/19/2016 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

In the Kitchen

Chef's Pantry: Rainbow Lodge's Mark Schmidt

What does the game specialist eat when he's off the clock?

03/29/2016 By Rachel Perlmutter

Celebrity Chef

Houston Chef Claims Victory on the Food Network

Bernie's Burger Bus chef-owner Justin Turner pulled out a win against three other local chefs on Chopped.

03/18/2016 By Megha Tejpal

in-home cooking

Private Chefs at Your Service

Culinary magic happens behind the closed doors of some of Houston's affluent family homes.

02/16/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Cooking

In Hyde Park, a Culinary Boot Camp Awaits

Chefs travel from around the world to sharpen their skills at the CIA—and you can too.

02/05/2016 By Scott Vogel

Poppin' Fresh

The Pop-Up Experience: Aces of Taste

A multi-course dining experience where the chef and location changes every time? Sign us up.

08/19/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Chat Room

The 10 Best Answers from Chef Mark Cox's AMA on Reddit

The chef/owner of Mark's American Cuisine took to Reddit yesterday to talk Tony's, tuna fish and tacos.

08/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Pop-up Chefs

Celebrate Out of the Box: Glitter Karaoke

Experience a pop-up dinner at Glitter Karaoke and celebrate one of Houston's most talented underground chefs.

07/01/2015 By Megha Tejpal

In and Out

North Italia Plans a March Opening, Made-From-Scratch Pasta, and Much More

Says chef Taylor Domet: "I just don’t think that Houston really has anything like us yet."

02/11/2015 By Jared Monmouth

Best Restaurants 2014

The Five Hottest Chefs of 2014

The heat is on in the city's best restaurants, and these five pros are responsible for turning it up.

09/30/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt Illustrations by Sebastian Gomez de la Torre

Chef Shuffles

David Coffman Named Executive Chef at Cullen’s

The former Goro & Gun and Delicious Concepts chef takes charge in Clear Lake.

09/02/2014 By Mai Pham

Sunny Side Up

“How Do You Like Your Eggs?” Houston Chefs Respond

The incredible, edible egg has endless permutations, and 16 of Houston's best chefs tell us how they like their yolks.

03/17/2014 By Joanna O'Leary

Post

Chef Philippe Schmit Teams Up with Kris Bistro

03/14/2014

Best Restaurants 2013

What’s Next for Houston Food?

We asked six of Houston’s young cooks and restaurateurs what they hope to see from Houston in the short term, what trends they see, and what they want most from our dining scene.

09/30/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Simple is Difficult

The Return of Georges Guy

Chef Georges Guy can't stay retired—or keep things simple.

09/11/2013 By Robb Walsh