Bread Winners

The Best Bakeries Defining Houston’s Sweet and Savory Side

For a taste of home or discovering new flavors, there’s nothing better than sampling the city’s variety of pastries.

10/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez, Emma Balter, and Phoebe Gibson

Sugar and Spice

The Great Pumpkin Spice Divide of Houston

In a city where fall is more a state of mind than a change in temperature, is it okay to give people a pass for clinging to the trend?

10/23/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Nom Nom

Food News: Flying Saucer Going Big with Local Charcuterie Package

Plus, a local honey collective and cider company team up for a battle of neighborhoods.

12/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Bagels, Noodle Bowls, Cookies

Both the sweet and the savory have homes in this week's roundup of takeout experiences.

10/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Don't Be a Couch Potato

Popular Bakery Battling to Stay Alive After Being Shut Down

Fluff Bake Bar's new location has been closed for a month because of a slew of unexpected interior work.

08/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Sugar, spice, and everything nice

The Perfect Dessert Recipe for Your Summer Picnic

Rebecca Masson's sweet ginger molasses cookies are a zesty bite of soft, chewy goodness.

06/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat (Takeout) This Month: April 2020

Our monthly roundup continues, only this time with the obvious twist you absolutely saw coming.

04/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Perfect Party

March's Perfect Party: The Rah-Rah-Dash Edition

This month we're inviting a Houston Dash player, a super smart septuagenarian, and a bloodthirsty squirrel.

03/02/2020 By Catherine Matusow

Light My Fire

The 5 Best S'mores Dishes in Houston

You don't need to go camping for this summertime classic.

07/23/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Tortilla Tournament

Food News: Original Ninfa's Takes Top Prize at Tacos Over Texas

Plus, a new chef de cuisine at a popular Heights spot.

05/23/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Fit To Print

Three-Day Weekend: Houston Food News This Week

East Hampton Sandwich Co. and Nobu open soon, and everything else you need to know this week.

05/24/2018 By Cory Garcia

What's In Her Bag?

Bag Check: Rebecca Masson

Fluff Bake Bar's resident "Sugar Fairy" spills her purse for Houstonia.

05/21/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Fit To Print

More Than Rodeo: Houston Food News This Week

Updates on a Houston classic and Richard Knight finds a new home.

03/01/2018 By Cory Garcia

Fit To Print

A Taste of Spring: Houston Food News This Week

Get the latest on a new series at Fluff and a new fry spot.

02/16/2018 By Cory Garcia

Guess Who's Back

Fluff Bake Bar Re-Opens Saturday

Rebecca Masson's bake shop celebrates its return with a Saturday Morning Bake Sale.

01/18/2018 By Cory Garcia

Bringing it Home

Favor Debuts ‘Chef’s Club’ Featuring Specials From Houston Culinary Stars

Top restaurants are offering upscale treats delivered to your door.

02/10/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Pastry Perfection

Houston Chef Pens New Book For Pastry Enthusiasts

Russell van Kraayenburg guides aspiring bakers in the ways of Making Dough.

12/29/2015 By Emily Oberton

Just Desserts

Where to Find Food & Wine's Favorite Cupcake in Houston

It's not a cupcake; it's a Cup|Cake—and it's only at Fluff Bake Bar.

12/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best New Restaurants 2015

A Midtown Restaurant Crawl

Midtown makes its mark.

09/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best New Restaurants 2015

Bakeries on the Rise

Smell the sweet aroma of a baked goods renaissance.

09/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt