Newcomer's Guide

Houston's Essential 25 Restaurants

Want a crash course on Houston’s food scene? Start here.

08/30/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Speedy Service

Energy Corridor Eatery Promises Fast-Casual Italian, and Other Food News

Make your own pasta, sandwiches, and salads at Mona.

07/12/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

9 Salads to Help You Survive a Sweltering Houston Summer

Because other foods are too hot to even think about eating right now.

05/29/2018 By Brooke Viggiano

In The Bowl

Pokéworks Arrives in Montrose

We loved the make-your-own bowl concept in the Heights, and now we love it in Montrose.

03/21/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

10 Places to Get Your Poke Fix in Houston

The city's poke boom hasn't slowed down yet.

12/29/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

At Your Doorstep

When It Comes to Delivery, Houston Loves Beef Fajitas

Houston loves its beef and chicken fajitas, even at home.

12/07/2017 By Cory Garcia

Poke All Day

First Bite: Laki Fish

Tiger Den owner Mike Tran adds poké to his empire.

10/30/2017 By Beth Levine

Serving Fish

Pokéworks Offers Unusual Make-Your-Own Experience

The Heights' first poke spot exceeds expectations.

10/25/2017 By Alice Levitt

Bowled Over

Seaside Poke’s Seasonal Bowl Is Subtle In All the Right Ways

But don't sleep on the salmon-skin chips-and-salsa.

10/05/2017 By Joanna O'Leary

Best Restaurants 2017

Houston's 10 Best New Restaurants

Not surprisingly in a town known as Mutt City, it’s an eclectic bunch.

08/21/2017 By Alice Levitt Photography by Cooper + Ricca

Our Top 10 Restaurants in Alief

Southwest Houston is more than just "Little Saigon," and we've got a diverse line-up of dining options to prove it.

07/18/2017 By Alice Levitt

Serving Fish

First Bite: Seaside Poke

Local ingredients and cheffy inspiration make this Houston's thinking man's poke.

06/22/2017 By Alice Levitt

Round & Round

Sushi Doughnuts Have Hit Houston

The limited editions will be served Friday, June 2 only!

06/01/2017 By Beth Levine

Gone Fishin'

A Poke Tour of Houston

Suddenly, Mutt City is swimming in Hawaiian fish tartare.

01/31/2017 By Beth Levine

Local Bowl

Sustainability Is Key for Seaside Poké

The pop-up is working toward a brick-and-mortar location—and local fish.

09/14/2016 By Alice Levitt