Culinary careers

Meet Houston’s Career Servers Who Made Restaurants and Hospitality Their Calling

Houston’s career servers have spent decades caring for diners, shaping restaurant culture, and turning service into a profession.

01/30/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Passing the Torch

Chef Patricia Delgado Is Ready to Carry on the Ninfa’s Legacy

The executive chef of the Uptown location knew she had big shoes to fill when taking on the job—and now, she’s rolling out her own specials.

09/04/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

MAKE IT A DOUBLE

Celebrate National Margarita Day at These 20 Spots

Frozen with a twist, or on the rocks with a Tajín rim, we’ve got the cocktails you crave.

02/19/2023

Rent Battle

Ninfa's Uptown Locked Out of BLVD Place

The landlord at BLVD Place says the restaurant hasn't paid rent since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

08/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Award Season

Theodore Rex Chefs, The Blind Goat Among Houston's 14 James Beard Semifinalists

The road to redemption begins as Bayou City sets out to win some gold in the Oscars of Food.

02/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Chef's Special

Recounting Old East End Houston With Chef Alex Padilla

The Ninfa's chef remembers a childhood spent wolfing down tacos at Villa Arcos.

10/30/2019 By Carlos Brandon

First Bite

A Look at Mama Ninfa's Inside the Newly Opened Understory

Tacos, tortas, and breakfast goodies are available at this underground emporium.

08/13/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Please, Mr. Postman

These Houstonians Need to be Commemorated With Their Own Stamps

Thanks to a 2011 policy change at the USPS that allows the living to appear on stamps, the options are endless—but we narrowed it down.

07/22/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: July 2019

Enjoy pizza on a warm summer evening and numbing Szechuan spice during a busy dinner.

07/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Take It Uptown

Ninfa's Will Open in Uptown on June 10

Who's ready for sizzling fajitas, creamy queso, and sweet margaritas in Uptown?

06/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Tortilla Tournament

Food News: Original Ninfa's Takes Top Prize at Tacos Over Texas

Plus, a new chef de cuisine at a popular Heights spot.

05/23/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Goodbye, Canopy

Food News: Canopy and WoodBar to Close

Plus, get a first taste of Rosie Cannonball at an upcoming event.

05/16/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sorry, I'm Late!

Why We Still Love the Original Ninfa's on Navigation

We agree with the James Beard Foundation in thinking Tex-Mex deserves a national shoutout.

03/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

0 For 11

Home Field Disadvantage: Houston Denied James Beard Awards

As all eyes focused on Space City for the nomination ceremony, there was a feeling of shock and disappointment.

03/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Crustacean Nation

5 Crab Cakes You Should Have Right Now

These delightful dishes are worthy of your next seafood splurge.

03/19/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Tequila!

Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day

A number of restaurants and bars are mixing up specials for this all-day happy hour.

02/20/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Tour De Uptown

Finding Fantastic Winter Meals at BLVD Place

Before Ninfa's moves in and fajita smoke hypnotizes the masses, get here for hearty and cozy fare.

02/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Name Editing

Food News: La Villa Saint-Tropez Changes Things Up

Plus, Ninfa's sets up its top brass before opening its BLVD Place location.

01/21/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Quiet Screening

5 Things You Need to Know About the Houston Episode of 'The Zimmern List'

Though the chef is in hot water, America got another look at our food.

01/03/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Cow Town

The Steak Lover's Guide to Houston

Steak is, and always will be, king in Houston.

10/22/2018 By Timothy Malcolm and Mai Pham