Best Restaurants 2019

Houston's Food Scene Has Never Been Better

Okay, we were denied James Beard Awards in 2019. But as the incredible new restaurants we've featured this year attest, we’re writing our own history, and lucky Houston diners are the better for it.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Lone Star Category

James Beard Awards Gives Texas Its Own Region

No more will Houston chefs have to vie with Colorado and the like.

09/17/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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Home Field Disadvantage: Houston Denied James Beard Awards

As all eyes focused on Space City for the nomination ceremony, there was a feeling of shock and disappointment.

03/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

H-Town Celebration

The James Beard Award Nominations Will Be Announced in Houston

Chef Hugo Ortega will host the proceedings on March 27.

02/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Austin Bound

An Austin Food Vacation You Don't Want To Miss This November

Three days of feasting with James Beard award winners? Bring it.

09/11/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Honor To Be Nominated

Most of Houston's 2018 James Beard Award Hopes Dashed

Of the 12 Houston semifinalists, only one advanced to the final awards ballot.

03/14/2018 By Cory Garcia

Houston Rules

Houston Has 12 James Beard Award 2018 Semifinalists

"The Oscars of Food" really likes what Houston is doing.

02/15/2018 By Cory Garcia

Restaurant Review

Are the Latest Endeavors from Beard-Recognized Chefs at Xochi and The Pass Worthy of a Medal?

The newest offerings from Houston's top chefs provide much food for thought.

07/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

Beard Move

Houston Kicks Ass With Nine James Beard Semifinalist Nods

They'll be culled down to finalists on March 15, with awards given on April 25.

02/15/2017 By Alice Levitt

Heart of Glass

Less Than a Year After Its James Beard Win, Oxheart Is Closing

Still haven't scored a reservation? You have until March 15.

12/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Restaurant Review

Revisiting Oxheart and Underbelly After Back-to-Back Wins at the Nation's "Food Oscars"

Catching up with Houston’s two most recent James Beard Award–winning restaurants brings mixed results.

07/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

Burger Friday

Building a Better Burger for Beard

Three Houston chefs are vying for a place at October's James Beard Foundation Food Conference and you can taste their entries.

06/10/2016 By Ross Livingston

Award Season

Helen Greek Food & Wine May Be the Best New Restaurant in the Country

The James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist nominations are out, and Houston is feeling the love.

02/17/2016 By Alice Levitt

Awards Season

Two Finalist Nods for Houston in the 2015 James Beard Awards

Plus: two exciting nominations for our sister magazines in Portland and Seattle

03/24/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Awards Season

Houston Nabs 5 James Beard Award Semi-Final Nominations

...or six, depending on how you look at it.

02/18/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Food Flight

Robert Del Grande Is Bringing Barbecue to the Beard Awards

The famous Houston chef on flying meat to New York City, The Big Lebowski, and why it's better to be nominated than win.

05/02/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Awards Season

Houston Chefs Named Semifinalists for 2014 James Beard Awards

Three Houston chefs recognized as semifinalists for prestigious dining prize.

02/19/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt