Sando Paradise

The Top Spots in Houston for a Great Sandwich

Whether you want a banh mi, po'boy, or a classic deli sub, these restaurants have you covered.

03/25/2025 By Claire Anderson, Sofia Gonzalez, and Brooke Viggiano

Green Thumbs Unite!

Community Gardens to Grow Your Own Food in Houston

Here’s how to get involved with small farms across the city.

07/31/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

BISTRONOMY

Local Foods Owner to Open New French Bistro in Rice Village

Benjy Levit’s Eau Tour features a wood-burning oven, a relaxing retro-inspired atmosphere, and chef-driven, sharable feasts.

03/17/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Celebrating Culinary Community

Kendra Scott and Feed the Soul Foundation Partner on Student Fundraiser

Pop into a Houston-based Kendra Scott this Saturday to try delectable treats from Black-owned businesses and support a good cause.

06/17/2022 By Danielle Wright

A New Era

Expanded, Future-Looking Local Foods Market Ready to Open

Benjy's is long gone now, and in its place is an expanded store and restaurant.

02/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Big Changes

Restaurateur to Close Benjy's, Expand Rice Village Local Foods

The popular neighborhood restaurant had just marked 25 years.

10/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Keep Bringing It On Home

Our Favorite Takeout Food Experiences, Part 2

It’s been a few weeks. Here’s where we’re getting grub we love lately.

04/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

It's For Sale

Local Restaurants Are Selling Groceries, Craft Kits, Cocktail Mixes, and More

Eateries are getting inventive to help your quarantine.

03/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Get Your Food Here

Restaurants Opening Markets: A New Model?

Will more chefs turn their concepts into grocery stores?

03/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Stepping Out

Local Foods to Expand With Austin Location

Benjy Levit is doing something few Houston restaurateurs dare to: take on another market.

01/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Happy in Houston

The Pursuit of Happiness: 60 Ways to Have Your Best Year Ever

New decade, new you.

12/27/2019 Edited by Dianna Wray

Meatless Everyday

Where to Find the Impossible Burger In Houston

You can even swap the meat in a deli sandwich for veggie protein!

07/05/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Shape Up

Fitness Pros Tell Us Their Favorite Healthy Houston Meals

Where to get greens, where to recover, and where to fill up cleanly.

06/20/2019 By Jayme Lamm

Plant Your Flag

5 Vegan Dishes to Jump-Start That New Year's Resolution

These mouthwatering dishes will make the transition easy.

01/08/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Money, Money, Money

One Woman's (Failed) Quest to Follow a Budget for a Week

We'll give her an A for effort (and creativity).

12/31/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Join The Conversation

Food News: Women's Health Advocacy Organization Raises Awareness With Food

Also, go to an eighth birthday party this week, but with burgers and beer.

10/08/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Plant Sale

Frito Pie, Meatloaf, and Other Vegan Goodies at Local Foods

Mushrooms play a starring role, and you won't believe this "queso."

08/27/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Pets in the City

Our Favorite Pooch-Approved Patios

Watering holes across the city you and your dog will love.

06/22/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

9 Heights Restaurants We Love (Right Now)

By the time you finish reading this, even more eateries will have opened up in the historic neighborhood.

05/29/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

10 Burgers You're Going to Need at Least Five Napkins For

These burgers are as messy as they are tasty. You've been warned.

04/24/2018 By Brooke Viggiano