Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 19

A stacked weekend with a bounty of Chinese food options, hot tea, painting lessons, and multiple theatrical delights.

12/19/2025 By Meredith Nudo and Houstonia Staff

Merry Meals

Where to Eat (or Order Takeout) This Christmas in Houston

Whether a takeout feast or a classic dine-in experience, these Houston restaurants are cooking holiday meals so you don’t have to.

12/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Melting Pot

At Houston Restaurants, Holiday Menus Celebrate Our Diverse Cultures

For many, food is the one thing that brings everyone together and reminds them of where they're from—especially this time of year.

12/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Happy Hanukkah

Celebrate Hanukkah in Houston with These 8 Local Events

From menorah lightings to festive pop-up shops, Hanukkah has never looked better.

12/05/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Great Gifts for the Happiest Hanukkah

Hanukkah Sameach and a Happy New Year!

11/21/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

Festive Feastivities

Your Holiday Season Takeout, Dine-In, and Tamales Guide

Our guide to the meats, the cheeses, the sweet treats, and the platters of stuff!

12/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The best kind of marketing

Check out These 7 Local Holiday Pop-Ups and Markets

Why order online when you can support local makers and have a little fun?

12/04/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Hard Road to Travel

These Are the Worst Airports for Holiday Flight Delays

Surprise, Houston Hobby is among them.

11/04/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Eight Hungry Nights

Food News: Where to Load Up For Your Hanukkah Feasts

Plus, enjoy some pancakes and eggs with Santa Claus at a local hotel.

11/26/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

The Drawl

What Your Favorite Holiday Cookies Mean to Their Bakers

The stories behind the sugary treats.

11/26/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Bah Humbug!

The Critic's Notebook: The Holidays Are for Amateurs

Want to celebrate? Do it another time.

11/27/2017 By Alice Levitt

Miracle of the Oil

Celebrate Hanukkah the French Way at La Table

You have until January 1 to go Semitic at the Post Oak culinary palace.

12/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

Chrismukkah Cheer

What Happens to Bakers When Hanukkah Starts on Christmas Eve?

We ask Three Brothers Bakery how they're dealing with the holiday rush.

12/21/2016 By Alice Levitt