Experimental Dining

Texas's Wildest Fine-Dining Restaurant Is Back

Chef David Skinner revives Eculent, with playful interactive dishes, a new Liquid Lab cocktail program, and an AI-powered dining experience.

03/11/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Romance Is Served

Houston’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Night

These Houston dining rooms deliver atmosphere, standout food, and just enough drama for an unforgettable date.

01/26/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

A Tavola

The Best Italian Restaurants Houston Has to Offer

Order a classic cacio e pepe or a creative pizza at one of these local spots.

04/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Checking In

How It’s Going at Houston’s New Michelin-Starred Restaurants

The six restaurants have seen an increase in business with people coming from all over the state. But what’s next?

03/12/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Chitchat

Chikahan Brings Filipino Fine Dining to Sawyer Yards

The new restaurant serves a seven-course tasting menu exploring the cuisine of the Philippines in an upscale setting.

01/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Party People

Beautiful Private Rooms at Houston Restaurants

Consider booking these gorgeous spaces for your next special occasion.

09/13/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Dinner and a Show

Inside the Wild One-Upmanship of Houston’s Vibe Dining Restaurants

Does the hot new trend have more staying power than the confetti stuck in your hair at the end of the night?

09/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

O-FISH-CIAL

Aaron Bludorn’s Navy Blue Is Finally Here, and It Was Worth the Wait

The Rice Village-located modern American seafood restaurant won us over through a dinner full of high notes like mussel bisque, swordfish au poivre, and spaghetti vongole.

12/06/2022 By Daniel Renfrow