Hidden Gems

Discover Houston's Best Community-Led Grocery Stores

From Asian to African to Middle Eastern to Latin American, Houston's community groceries offer authentic tastes of home for its multicultural communities.

07/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Red Carpet

Here's What Houston Was Up To Last Week, January 31

Blues player Milton Hopkins celebrated his 88th birthday, and Netflix's Cheer is headed to Houston.

01/31/2022 By Shelby Stewart

TIS’ THE SEASON

15 Houston Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas

These Houston Restaurants will be serving Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Meals

12/16/2021 By Geneva Diaz and Shelby Stewart

The Andalusian coast

MARCH Reopens With New Menu Devoted to Spanish Influences

The luxury dining spot reopens after a one-month summer break with a new menu devoted to Spanish influences.

09/22/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Eat at Home (or Outside)

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Barbecue Down by the Bay

You have to drive a bit, but the meats are plenty worth it.

04/07/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Make Some Shroom

Food News: Annual Truffle Showcase to Let More Houstonians Indulge

Plus, a beloved Montrose Mediterranean staple is adding a second location.

02/08/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat At Home

What We're Ordering Out: Lamburgers and Bento Boxes

Plus, we shout out an al fresco experience of oysters and cocktails that was sorely needed.

08/19/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Checking In

Craft Pita Exceeds Its Fast-Casual Expectations

Lebanese and Mediterranean flavors sing here.

10/16/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Kid Tested

Aladdin Mediterranean Might Be the Best Family Spot in Houston

Go big on the grains at the GOOF location, which is now a year old.

07/16/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Fill 'Er Up

Have You Been to Shawarma Alley Yet?

You can find the best Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food in Houston in the gas stations along Almeda Road.

01/24/2019 By Carlos Brandon

Spice It Up

Neo Baguette Delivers On Multiple Levels

Familiar dishes get a western Mediterranean kick in the Heights.

11/15/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Hummus A Song

First Look: One Fifth Mediterranean

The third chapter in Chris Shepherd's world tour opens Saturday.

08/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Coastal Cuisine

Fig & Olive Serves European Classics With Finesse

You may need to speak up at Fig & Olive, but the food is worth it.

04/10/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Round & Round

Crisp Doner Café Serves the Fanciest Kebab in Town on a Stump

The former food truck's 200 pounds of lamb and beef are homemade and chargrilled.

07/19/2017 By Alice Levitt

Slightly Less than One Dozen Egg Dishes to Try for Easter

Embrace the versatility of the egg with these diverse restaurants' hot takes.

03/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel

Wild Eating in the Hills of Crete

The world's healthiest cuisine, on one of the world's most beautiful islands.

03/21/2017 By Claudia Kolker

Travel

In Santorini, a White and Blue Post-Summer Getaway

Wind down the Greek way—with wine—on the scenic island of Oia.

09/01/2016 By Yasmine Saqer

Mediterranean Munchies

Verts Chef Goes Fancy for a Pop-Up Dinner

What happens when you let a corporate fast-casual chef do fine dining? This.

09/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Other Mediterranean Kebab

Turkish Fish Salad? It's Better Than It Sounds

At Dögarz Döner, a salad stands up to the classic kebab.

12/02/2015 By Joanna O'Leary

Around the World

Independence Day Isn’t Quite Over

Gusto Gourmet celebrates Venezuelan Independence Day tomorrow.

07/04/2014 By Shy Hardiman

Houstonia Magazine

Mediterranean Food