Reasons to Love Houston

Why Chefs in Houston Are So Supportive of One Another

The city's restaurant workers could be highly competitive, but instead, there's a sense of camaraderie that's unique to Houston.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Best New Restaurants 2022

Houston's Top 20 New Restaurants

We believe these impressive new restaurants are destined to become Houston classics.

09/19/2022 By Mai Pham, Phoebe Gibson, and Daniel Renfrow Photography by Shannon O'Hara and Kat Ambrose

Hidden Gems

Discover Houston's Best Community-Led Grocery Stores

Discover authentic ingredients, tantalizing tastes, and diverse cultural flavor at one of these great community-oriented grocery stores.

07/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

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

Get Accustomed

Visit the Markets of Shawarma Alley for Authentic Middle Eastern Food

A look at the various businesses that bring Middle Eastern flavors to Houston.

01/31/2019 By Carlos Brandon

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

Small Wonder

Our Latest Obsession: Petit Café

This Energy Corridor Lebanese spot wows with bang for your buck.

09/22/2017 By Alice Levitt

On a Roll

What Is Chicken Francisco at Barbar Mediterranean Grill?

You can get kebabs anywhere, but this Lebanese restaurant has other rewards.

09/19/2017 By Alice Levitt

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

Nosh All Night

Modern Israeli Cuisine Gets the Spotlight at New Dining Event

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston debuts a culinary event for young professionals.

02/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Recipe

Meatless Monday: Shakshuka, or Eggs for Dinner

This North African and Middle Eastern staple makes a simple, quick, and delicious dinner.

02/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Around the World

Independence Day Isn’t Quite Over

Gusto Gourmet celebrates Venezuelan Independence Day tomorrow.

07/04/2014 By Shy Hardiman

Diversity in Dining

A Very Houstonian Brunch at Lowbrow

How to wear your heart on your sleeve (and eat well while doing it)

05/01/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Middle Feast

Eat This Now: Falafel Pita at Zabak's

A Houston tradition since 2005 (and also since 1975).

04/17/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Wilkommen

World's Second-Largest Döner Kebap Chain Headed to Houston

Germany's most popular fast food finally finds a foothold in Texas.

04/09/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt