Still Tastes Great!

Best New Restaurants 2020: Our Favorites of a Strange Year

Make your list now to visit these spots for dine-in or takeout.

11/05/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Tough Break

Food News: Washington Avenue's The Classic Closes

Plus, the TABC suspends the liquor licenses of four Houston-area drinking establishments.

10/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

After Much Anticipation, Killen's Delivers Comfort and Food

Chicken fried steak, meatloaf, and German chocolate cake fight for top billing in the Heights.

08/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Chicken Fried Fantastic

Food News: Ronnie Killen's Inner-Loop Restaurant Officially Opens This Week

Get Texas-style comfort food in all its glory near the intersection of Heights Boulevard and Washington Avenue.

08/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Smell That?

Keep Your Eyes Peeled For Ronnie Killen's Pop-Up Feasts

The popular pitmaster is gearing up for the opening of his new inner-loop restaurant.

02/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Inner Loop Love

Ronnie Killen to Open Comfort Food Restaurant in the Heights

The restaurateur will take over the old Hickory Hollow space.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

The Meat Man Cometh

Ronnie Killen and Tex-Mex? It Looks Likely

The chances are growing stronger you'll be seeing barbecue enchiladas, tacos, and queso in Pearland soon.

09/10/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Touchdown!

Here's the New Food Coming to Texans Games This Season

Some big local names will be part of the gameday menu at NRG Stadium.

08/16/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2017

Houston's 10 Best New Restaurants

Not surprisingly in a town known as Mutt City, it’s an eclectic bunch.

08/21/2017 By Alice Levitt Photography by Cooper + Ricca

Restaurant Review

Big Resumes and Shareable Plates Unite Killen's STQ and Nobie's

The smoky, flavorful fare at Killen's STQ and Nobie's does not disappoint.

04/17/2017 By Alice Levitt

Dark & Lovely

Sugar Rush: Chocolate at Killen's Steakhouse

Think the meat palace is all about beef? Think again.

03/09/2017 By Alice Levitt

The Big Game

The 10 Things You Must Eat, Drink and Do While You're Here for the Super Bowl

There's more to Houston than barbecue and beer (though we've got plenty of that too...).

02/01/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Joys of the Flesh

Killen's Barbecue Is Now Serving Dinner and Steak

The grill arrived this morning to cook up beefy dinners in the $20 range.

01/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

100 Best Restaurants 2016

Instant Classics and Must-Try Meals

New and old, these 9 restaurants define dining in the Bayou City.

09/19/2016 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

7 Brand-New Burger Joints to Try Right Now

There are plenty of burger spots in Houston, which is why these seven are worth checking out.

08/21/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

There's the Beef

Houston's Top Chefs Went Way Out with Wagyu at Soma Sushi

At the first annual Go Wagyu event, marbled beef was king.

05/16/2016 By Alice Levitt

Beneath My Dignity to Climb a Tree

Where to Find Your Childhood Favorites All Grown Up

From Sloppy Joes to milk-and-cookies, we share our favorite ways to eat like a (sophisticated) kid.

05/12/2016 By Justine Hernandez

Game On

Celebrate Out of the Box: Super Bowl Sunday

Whether it's the game or the commercials you're tuning in for, make it a tasty Super Bowl Sunday at one of these Houston hot spots.

02/04/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Brother Bones

The Harlem Globetrotters Dribble at Killen's Barbecue

What does a stunt basketball team have in common with a barbecue legend? More than you think.

01/28/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Turkey Day

Celebrate Out of the Box: Thanksgiving

This year, let someone else do the cooking with a gourmet Thanksgiving feast at one of these Houston area favorites.

11/24/2015 By Megha Tejpal