The aftermath

Two Surprising Restaurants Take Home Gumbo Smackdown Trophies

A South African spin on a Cajun classic won over our gumbo guests

11/17/2014

Break out the stretchy pants

Get Your Gumbo Smackdown Tickets Now

We're shutting down 5th Street this weekend to bring you gumbo from 17 of Houston's best restaurants.

11/12/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Events

Design Blogger Heads to Houston

Designer Erin Gates has built a blogging empire sharing highly personal and oh-so-pretty spaces.

10/15/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Bottoms Up

Sunday Bloody Sunday's Big, Bad Winner Was...

A downtown gastrocantina took home the title at yesterday's bloody mary competition.

10/13/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Suds 'n' Grub

El Big Bad + Karbach = An Over the Top Beer Dinner

Two of our local favorites are partnering up for one big, bad beer dinner.

09/17/2014

Open Road

This Month in Marfa

Should you make your way out west this month, make sure to check out these unique cultural events and exhibitions that only Marfa can offer.

08/03/2014 By Michael Hardy

A Family Guide to Houston

The Ultimate Guide to a Houston Family Reunion

The perfect collection of venues, restaurants, and tips for your next family reunion

08/03/2014 By John Lomax and 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

Edible Events

Ketchup with Your Friends at Houstonia's Burger Bash

Not coming to our big, bountiful Burger Bash would be a missed steak.

06/26/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Spicing It Up

Houston Chefs Curry Favor with Curry Crawl Crowd

The third annual Curry Crawl saw a new twist on a favorite event—food trucks.

05/20/2014 By Elise Rambaud Marrion

Post-Mortem

Recap: Sugar Land Wine & Food Festival

There's plenty of room for improvement.

04/30/2014 By Phaedra Cook

DIY

Making Art with an Asphalt Roller

Texas printmakers converge on the Saint Arnold brewery this Sunday to make large-scale ink prints. And the public's invited.

04/24/2014 By Elise Rambaud Marrion

Popping Up

The Bull and The Pearl Team Up for Sunday Supper

The latest in our ongoing quest to bring you the best and brightest in pop-up dinners

04/23/2014 By Elise Rambaud Marrion

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

Truck Life

Easter Eggs and Food Trucks

Let someone else do the cooking and the Easter Egg hiding this year.

04/18/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Concert

Tonight at Warehouse Live: Wild Child

The up-and-coming Austin indie-folk band opens for Robert Ellis tonight.

04/03/2014 By Sydney Lopez

Tipple Tales

Rienzi "Gin Craze" Dinner Spotlights Historic Spirit

The MFAH hosts a four-course dinner exploring the historic roots of a resurgent spirit.

03/24/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

'Cue News

Update: Tickets On Sale Now for Houston BBQ Festival

The second annual festival brings back old favorites and brings in new blood.

03/20/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Events

Sip and Sample at the Houstonia Food Lovers Guide Ultimate Tasting Event

Houston's finest foods are yours to taste at the Revival Market-hosted event

03/07/2014

Dining Outside the Box

The Flat Pops Up

The Montrose lounge is stretching out with a series of planned pop-up dinners.

02/27/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt