Uncharted Territory

Justin Yu Chats about Gordon Ramsay and a Refreshed Theodore Rex

The acclaimed chef shows the British celebrity the power of Texas's bounty in the season-three premiere of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted.

05/27/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Something New

Theodore Rex Chef Is Taking Command of the Restaurant with a 3-Month Pop-Up

Kaitlin Steets will launch Littlefoot, a tasting-menu restaurant, in the acclaimed space.

02/01/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Award Season

Theodore Rex Chefs, The Blind Goat Among Houston's 14 James Beard Semifinalists

The road to redemption begins as Bayou City sets out to win some gold in the Oscars of Food.

02/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Heater

Our Latest Obsession: Spaghetti at Penny Quarter

Cucumber? Why yes. Also, those fiery green peppercorns. Trust us.

02/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Plume Town

How to Eat Right at Southern Smoke Fest

Or, how to get Franklin Barbecue but also everything else.

10/03/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Looking for a Great Neighborhood Restaurant? Try Squable or Roma

In the Heights and Rice Village, these two restaurants fit right in.

08/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sippin' Pretty

How to Do a Montrose Wine Crawl

Two new concepts are just begging you to try that Austrian red. Also that new Napa rosé. Also ...

08/23/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: July 2019

Enjoy pizza on a warm summer evening and numbing Szechuan spice during a busy dinner.

07/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Pasta Party

Our Latest Obsession: Spaghetti Sammie at Better Luck Tomorrow

When you're in the mood for carbs, double down with this compact Sunday dinner.

05/22/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

First Look

First Bite: Squable

The Heights restaurant from Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel shines a light on emerging talents.

05/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Penny For Your Thoughts

Food News: Heugel, Yu Announce Plans for Next Move in Montrose

Plus, Antone's Famous Po' Boys announces a Med Center location.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant News

Get Excited about Squable

The new collaboration from Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel is opening this spring.

02/15/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Phi Slamma Concept

Food News: Two of Houston's Big Culinary Names Are Teaming Up Again

Plus, Boomtown Coffee is the newest name joining a hyped food hall.

12/03/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Nancy's Hustle and Theodore Rex Gave Us Much Food for Thought

At these two new, popular restaurants, the cerebral battles the sensorial.

05/29/2018 By Scott Vogel

Beard Bites

Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel Will Open Their Heights Bar in April

Better Luck Tomorrow replaces Dry Creek on Yale Street.

03/29/2017 By Alice Levitt

Tipping the Scale

National Asian Food Festival Luckyrice Makes Its Houston Debut Next Week

Oxheart chef-owner Justin Yu curated the October 6 feast, devoted to upscale Asian cookery.

09/29/2016 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

In and Out

The Opening and Closing of the Week: Sep. 13-19

Drinking in high cotton

09/19/2014 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