Cow Town

The 19 Best Steakhouses in Houston

Nobody does steak better than Houston—just ask the fine chefs at Georgia James, Steak 48, and Taste of Texas.

10/10/2022 By Mai Pham, Timothy Malcolm, Geneva Diaz, Daniel Renfrow, and Stephanie Bartels

We're Going To Brenham!

Coming In October: Butcher's Ball

It's one of the biggest events on the Houston food calendar. Get ready.

08/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Too Cute to Eat?

The 10 Best Places to Enjoy Lamb This Easter

Give your celebration an international spin with one of these options, from Russia to Brazil.

04/09/2019 By Alice Levitt

A Cut Above

To Know Sal y Pimienta's Uruguayan Beef Is to Crave It

The organic, grass-fed beef is worth the trip from South America.

06/05/2018 By Alice Levitt

Meat Up

The Butcher's Ball Beefs Up In Its Second Year

The event gets meatier with a new whole-hog competition.

09/28/2017 By Nick Bell

There's the Beef

Which Day of the Week Has the Best Steak Night?

Looking to eat steak in a bar? Here's how to do it.

06/26/2017 By Beth Levine

Restaurant Review

Barbecue Takes a Big, Beefy Step Forward at The Pit Room and Pinkerton’s

The art of the smoker attains an all-new level in Houston's hottest barbecue spots.

06/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Meat There

Swordfish Ribeye and Chicken-Fried Wagyu: B&B's Unique New Additions

The Washington Corridor steakhouse announces some new menu items along with rotating daily specials.

05/19/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

On Fire

In the Yucatan, Temozón is the Place for Smoked Meat

Joys of the flesh await in the tiny town just north of Valladolid.

05/04/2017 By Alice Levitt

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

Restaurant Review

You Won't Find Your Grandma's Gulf Coast Cuisine at These Two New Restaurants

Ritual and Eloise Nichols Grill & Liquors are redefining Gulf Coast cooking with modern menus and highly local ingredients.

03/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Meat There

First Bite: Bacon Bros. Public House

A new flesh-focused restaurant sets up shop in Sugar Land's Town Square.

03/16/2017 By Alice Levitt

Bone-In

Our Latest Obsession: Black Hill Pork Pie at Ritual

Is there any comfort quite like a pot pie? Yep, one filled with smoked local pork.

03/02/2017 By Alice Levitt

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Beef

How to eat (and cook) Texas' favorite animal.

12/07/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Pigging Out

The Kobe of Pork Made Its U.S. Debut Last Night in Houston

Because the honorary consul general of Hungary loves us and wants us to be happy.

10/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Meat of the Matter

The Butcher's Ball Brings Chefs Together in Praise of Flesh

On October 9, head to Brenham for tastings, a farmers market, butchery demos and live music.

09/30/2016 By Alice Levitt

Preservation Station

Go for Tartare, Not the Bar at Springbok

The Downtown South African spot deserves more recognition for its food than its ping pong.

07/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

Restaurant Review

Steakhouses Never Change—But Should They?

At Killen’s and the newest Pappas Bros., two modern steakhouses struggle with the pressures of contemporary cuisines and crowds.

03/31/2016 By Alice Levitt

First Look

Ronnie Killen's "Dream Steakhouse" Is Open for Business

The star chef brings his vision to life with this posh steakhouse in the heart of Pearland.

12/09/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Best New Restaurants 2015

Nice to Meat You

What would Houston be without beef?

09/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt