Diet Right

Put Healthy Food to the Taste-Test at Houston’s First-Ever Fit Meal Challenge

How are those New Year resolutions coming along?

01/13/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Food Fest

Early-Bird Pricing for the 2017 Gumbo Smackdown Ends Tomorrow

Save $5 on your ticket for Houstonia's fourth annual gumbo festival—our largest to date.

12/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

There's the Beef

Who Won Houstonia's 2016 Burger Bash?

Among 15 excellent burgers, one topped them all.

07/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

Meet the Megatoad

The World's Top Competitive Eater Takes on Houston

How do you train to best your record of 24 gyros in 10 minutes?

05/13/2016 By Alice Levitt

Rodeo Wine

An International Wine Competition at… The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo?

Over 20 countries enter their wines each year, and they’re not just in it for the saddles and chaps.

03/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Slideshow

Houstonia's 3rd Annual Haute Hoedown

Five of the best bars in Houston kicked off rodeo season with a whiskey competition

02/23/2016 With Jasmine Fuller

Restaurant Roundup

What Went Down at the Houston Rodeo Best Bites Competition

Wine, pork belly and more were up for grabs at the Rodeo competition.

02/23/2016 By Mai Pham

Slideshow

Houstonia's 3rd Annual Gumbo Smackdown

15 restaurants battled it out for best gumbo, but only two came out on top.

02/03/2016 With Jasmine Fuller

The envelope please

Who Won Houstonia's 3rd Annual Gumbo Smackdown? You May (Not) Be Surprised

One of the city's best gumbos proves its mettle even in a blind taste test.

02/02/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fitness Friday

Looking to Get Involved in Exercise, Socials or Competitions? Meet Sportsmonkey for All Three

The club has gone from hosting a pajama bar crawl to running 13 sport leagues.

12/18/2015 By Ellie Sharp

Sugar and Spice

The Holiday Cookie (C)rumble

Houston's food bloggers are back at it, determining once and for all: Who bakes the best holiday cookie in town?

12/11/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Hunker Down

Can These Chefs Make a Memorable Meal with Canned Tuna?

The 3rd annual Ready Houston Preparedness Kit Chef's Challenge pits professionals against emergency hurricane rations.

09/23/2015 By Sara Samora

Gettin' Piggy With It

Go Pig or Go Home at Houston's 4th Annual Pork-stravaganza

The annual suckling pig showdown pits 18 chefs in a fiery battle at 8th Wonder Brewery.

09/16/2015 By Jennifer Nguyen

Let the Chips Fall

The Chocolate Chip Cookie (C)rumble

Leave it to a group of dedicated Houston food bloggers to determine who is serving the best chocolate chip cookie in town.

09/09/2015 By Megha Tejpal

As Seen on TV

Sylvia Casares Battles It Out on the Food Network

Houston's enchilada queen takes on Dallas's southeast Asian savant, Braden Wages, on Beat Bobby Flay.

06/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Party On

Houston's Best Battled It Out at Last Night's Burger Bash

Houstonia's second annual Burger Bash was a sold-out success.

06/19/2015

As Seen on TV

Chopped Is Heading to Houston for a Casting Call

The popular Food Network show is looking to include a few good Houstonians in the roster next season.

06/12/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

Get Your Tickets Now for This Weekend's Veggie Riot

Kicking off Recipe for Success Foundation's VegOut! challenge with a fierce chef showdown this Saturday

02/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

One and Done

Scenes from Saint Arnold's 8th Annual One Pot Showdown

Santo and Ale Wagger were the biggest beers at this year's One Pot Showdown.

01/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Slideshow

Saint Arnold's 8th Annual One Pot Showdown

01/26/2015