Joys of the Flesh

Our Latest Obsession: Spicy Pork Ribs at Daddy & Daughter

Jjamppong and jajangmyeon are all well and good, but order this instead.

03/23/2017 By Alice Levitt

Beat of its Own Drum

Our Latest Obsession: Taiko Japanese Restaurant

This FM 1960 restaurant's mix of austere classics, originals and Westernized dishes is just right.

03/06/2017 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

Prescription: Parm

Our Latest Obsession: Chicken Parmigiana at Romano's Pizza

A New Yorker finds a taste of home in River Oaks.

01/10/2017 By Alice Levitt

Colonial Cuisine

Our Latest Obsession: Portuguese Chicken at Wing Kee Restaurant

How Portuguese rule of Macau brought Houston creamy comfort food.

12/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Not a Tamal, Nacatamal

Our Latest Obsession: Fritanga Nicaraguense La Carreta

We can't get this hard-to-find Central American cuisine out of our heads.

12/05/2016 By Alice Levitt

Young & Beautiful

Our Latest Obsession: Ube Brazo de Mercedes at Filipiniana Restaurant + Bakery

The next generation in the Filipiniana dynasty introduces modern Filipino cuisine to Houston.

11/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Lion City Eats

Our Latest Obsession: Singapore Café

Wish you were dining on an island just off Malaysia? Sugar Land may be your next best bet.

11/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

That Magical Animal

Our Latest Obsession: Medianoche at Flor de Cuba

When only this Cubano alternative will do, head toward Bear Creek.

11/03/2016 By Alice Levitt

Liquid Courage

Our Latest Obsession: Soup Dumplings at Sarah Place

We think we might have found the best xiaolongbao in Houston.

10/10/2016 By Alice Levitt

There's the Beef

Our Latest Obsession: Bò Né at Thiem Hung Bakery

You don't need to be able to communicate—just eat the steak and eggs at this Alief restaurant.

10/03/2016 By Alice Levitt

Puff Piece

Our Latest Obsession: Rise n°2

Most restaurants do soufflé very wrong. A new Dallas import gets it very right.

09/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Globe Hopping

Our Latest Obsession: Latin Kibbeh at Gusto Gourmet

Who knew Syrian-Venezuelan fusion made so much sense?

09/21/2016 By Alice Levitt

Meat Sweats

Our Latest Obsession: Fried Ribs at Soul Food by Catherine

It may be even better than it sounds.

09/13/2016 By Alice Levitt

Serving Fish

Our Latest Obsession: Bún Chả Cá Đà Nẵng

The Vietnamese soup for the seafood lover in you.

09/06/2016 By Alice Levitt

Sectioned Off

Our Latest Obsession: Lunch Bento at Soma Sushi

Can we just have one of these lunch boxes every day?

08/26/2016 By Alice Levitt

Boba Fête

Our Latest Obsession: Mangonada Bubble Tea at Pho 290

Could this Vietnamese take on a Mexican drink be the most Houston thing ever?

08/12/2016 By Alice Levitt

Dog Days

Our Latest Obsession: Murdoch's Backyard Pub

A new Cypress pub is indulgence done right.

08/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

Plantain Wishes

Our Latest Obsession: Fufu de Plátano at Café Piquet

Houston's Cuban stalwart is still going strong.

07/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Up in Smoke

Our Latest Obsession: OMG BBQ

It's all about the beans at a Heights hidden gem.

07/11/2016 By Alice Levitt