CLOSING TIME

Houston’s Beloved Tex-Asian Sando Shop Shutters, Plus More Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now

Vuji Cafe and Eloise Nichols say, “See you later.” Three breweries close their doors, and Ginger & Fork announces its fall closure.

07/21/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Support Local

Where to Eat during This Year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks

The beloved event is back for its 21st year supporting the Houston Food Bank.

07/29/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

New Fusion

Houston Now Has Euro-Tex Cuisine, Thanks to Blue Tuba

With a weird name and unique concept, the new Heights restaurant has us asking many questions. Like, what is “Euro-Tex,” anyway?

05/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Cultural Cuisine

What to Expect from Chef Chris Williams’s Late August

After a four-year wait, the Lucille’s Hospitality concept has finally opened its doors at the Ion.

04/29/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bringing Mexico Home

There’s So Much to Love about Ema’s New Heights Cafe

The bakery has leveled up from a popular pop-up and farmers market vendor to an exciting brick-and-mortar cafe.

04/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

A Year in Food

The Top Houston Food Stories of 2023

Our most popular food stories this year included everything from the opening of Trill Burgers to the arrival of quality pizza.

12/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

New Beginnings

The Owners of Now-Closed Café Louie Are Ready for What’s Next

After many name and concept changes, the Emilianis are hoping for a big comeback.

11/17/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Onward

How Underbelly Hospitality Is Redefining Itself Post–Chris Shepherd

Over a year after splitting with its famous founder, the restaurant group is going in new directions.

08/16/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Friday Q&A

Dawn Burrell Is Cooking Up Something Great

With a new restaurant set to open in August, the former Olympic athlete turned Top Chef contestant has big plans for Houston’s culinary scene.

04/21/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Bottoms Up!

A New Upscale Female-Owned Bar and Social Club Is Coming to the Heights This Summer

Best Regards combines globally inspired tapas with an elevated cocktail experience.

03/21/2023 By Shelby Stewart

RESTAURANT OPENING

Rockhouse Southern Kitchen, Led by Chef Jabril Riddick, to Open on March 20

The hospitality group behind The Warwick is opening a new southern dining experience.

03/16/2023 By Shelby Stewart

COMING SOON

22 Restaurants Opening in Houston in 2023

Restaurants opening in the Houston area in 2023 include Mediterranean concept Albi, upscale Thai restaurant MaKiin, and vegetable-forward restaurant Auden.

12/21/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

GOING SOLO

The Lymbar, Chef David Cordúa’s Solo Restaurant, Is Finally Open

The highly anticipated all-day Latin-Mediterranean concept is an homage to the chef’s famous family.

12/19/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Knives Out

At TEN, You’ll Pay for Good Sushi, but the Ambiance Is a Bonus

The new sophisticated sushi bar from Daily Dose Hospitality Group has finally arrived.

12/19/2022 By Shelby Stewart

New Digs

Bungalow Is in a Soft Open Phase—Time to Make a Reservation

The new Downtown restaurant offers an elevated approach to surf and turf, with dishes like fried red snapper and filet mignon.

10/17/2022 By Shelby Stewart

STAR POWER

Chef Aaron Bludorn Taps Fellow Café Boulud Alum to Helm Navy Blue

The Bludorn team announced today that star-powered chef Jerrod Zifchak will be the executive chef of upcoming seafood restaurant Navy Blue.

09/26/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

¡SALUD!

This New Downtown Tequila Bar Will Deliver Your Food by Dumbwaiter

Real Agave features high-end tequilas and other spirits complimented by Mexican-inspired cuisine.

09/13/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

SHAQ ATTACK!

Shaquille O’Neal’s Chicken Restaurant Is Headed to Houston

Big Chicken will open its first location in Houston in the Westchase area this fall.

08/31/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

DIVINE SNACKS

Popular Tasting-Menu Restaurant Will Relaunch at Montrose Coffee Shop

Thomas Stacy’s ReikiNa returns on Sept 1 with a fixed, five-course menu available three nights a week at Montrose’s Native Coffee.

08/18/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week

This week, we're dishing on Chris Shepherd’s Georgia James new location; the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series; plus more.

06/29/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

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