Last Call

Houston Restaurant Closures Are Affecting Small Local Chains

Places like State Fare Bar & Kitchen, Duck N Bao, Killen’s, and Roswell’s Saloon were once a part of a larger catalog.

06/30/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Far Out

At Houston’s Jantra, Chef G Is Cooking from the Moon

The James Beard Award-winning Thai chef behind Street to Kitchen opens a new tasting menu restaurant without limits.

06/24/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley Photography by Bethany Ochs

Last Call

Houston Says Goodbye to Good God Nadine's, Southern Star, and More Restaurants

A Washington Avenue bar lost to a property sale, a brewery closing after 20 years, and other Houston restaurants shuttering or changing this month.

05/29/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Gone Too Soon

Remembering Thy Mitchell, the Houston Restaurateur and Mother Who Left an Indelible Mark

The founder of Traveler's Table and Traveler's Cart built more than restaurants—she built a community that is now counting the cost of losing her.

05/07/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Taco Town

The 26 Best Tacos in Houston

Breakfast tacos, carne asada, cochinita pibil, and every Houston taco worth driving across town for.

04/27/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Here Are Houston’s 2026 James Beard Awards Finalists

Six Houston chefs and restaurants are moving forward as finalists.

03/31/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Closing time

Houston Loses a Brewery to I-45 Expansion, Plus Other Restaurant and Bar Closures to Know

True Anomaly Brewing Company is the transportation project’s latest victim. Be More Pacific has also closed.

03/31/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Baseball Bites

What to Eat and Drink at Daikin Park During the 2026 Astros Season

Brisket doughnuts, a banh mi hot dog, boozy coffees, and every new concession worth ordering at Daikin Park this baseball season.

03/18/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

New eats

These Are the Houston Restaurants Replacing Superica, Paulie’s, and Camerata

Plus, a new family-friendly destination and a crawfish and pho collaboration in Chinatown.

03/10/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Feeding the Algorithm

What It Takes to Be a Houston Food Influencer

As food influencers rise, questions of trust, sponsorship, and strategy follow.

03/04/2026 By Brian McManus

Family Dining

The Best Houston Restaurants for Kids and Families

These Houston restaurants keep both kids and grown-ups happy with patios, play space, and crowd-pleasing menus.

03/02/2026 By Brianna McClane

Fuel up

Where to Eat Near Houston’s NRG Stadium

There’s no reason to go to the Rodeo hungry.

02/26/2026 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, and Sofia Gonzalez

Closing time

Houston Loses Another Barbecue Joint, Plus Other Restaurant Closures to Know

Wild in Montrose, Succulent Fine Dining, and Wooster’s Garden have all called it quits.

02/23/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Love and Ambition

The Couples Powering Houston’s Culture Scene

Meet the married duos shaping the city’s theater, art, food, and news scenes.

02/13/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Table for One

Essay: Returning to the Houston Restaurants That Once Felt Like Ours

After a breakup, I returned to the Houston restaurants we once shared—and reclaimed them as my own.

02/11/2026 By Minh Truong

New on the block

All the Houston Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now, February 2026

Coffee, burgers, sushi, and fast-casual concepts headline the latest wave of Houston restaurant openings. Plus, a look at what’s coming soon.

02/09/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

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

Closing Time

Houston Restaurant Closings to Know This January

Graffiti Raw, Verde Garden, Loft18, and other Houston restaurants said goodbye as 2026 got underway.

01/28/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Romance Is Served

Houston’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Night

These Houston dining rooms deliver atmosphere, standout food, and just enough drama for an unforgettable date.

01/26/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Drum roll, please

Here Are Houston’s 12 James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2026

The “Oscars of Food” released its semifinalist list, with several Houston chefs and restaurants earning national recognition.

01/21/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez