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

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week

Agricole Hospitality to open a new Heights dive bar; upscale pop-ups at Bludorn and Golfstrømmen; and Phat Eatery is expanding into The Woodlands. 

06/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week: Pickle Ball, CBD and New Menu Items

Houston is getting a pickleball-centric patio bar; a popular CBD coffee shop and dispensary is expanding into Montrose; plus more local foodie news.

06/08/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Watch Parties

Things To Do In Houston This Week, March 21

New restaurants, store opening, and the start of March Madness.

03/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Bon Appétit

Where To Dine For Valentine's Day in Houston

Tex-Mex, Italian, French and New American are some of the city's offerings this Valentine's Day.

01/28/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Fine Dining

Enjoy Unique Acadian Cuisine at Prey

The new restaurant takes over the former wine bar, Rise.

10/28/2021 By Shelby Stewart Edited by Stephanie Bartels

Winner winner chicken dinner

Celebrity-Backed Chicken Spot Opens in the Houston Area

Dave's Hot Chicken has received endorsements from Samuel L. Jackson, Drake and Michael Strahan.

09/27/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

First Look

Concura Italian Bites to Bring Adriatic Coastal Flavors to Houston

The stylish and sophisticated new Italian eatery opens in River Oaks this summer.

07/13/2021 By Shelby Stewart

I'm Bob Seger

This Brand New Company Is Opening 4 Bars and Restaurants in Houston

Night Moves unites notable hospitality names Greg Perez (Monkey's Tail) and Lyle Bento (Underbelly Hospitality).

03/24/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

On Tap

Food News: Pour-Your-Own Booze Bar to Open Soon

Plus, a popular Korean fried chicken concept is coming to Houston.

10/12/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Platter Plot

Luby's Announces Its Sale Plan, Edging the Cafeteria Closer to an End

The company is going forward with a liquidation and dissolution plan that might bring full closings.

09/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Not My LuAnn Platter

Food News: The Uncertain Future of Luby's, a Texas Original

Plus, a native son is nearing an opening date for his neighborhood restaurant.

06/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm