New Year, New Bites

New Houston Restaurants to Kick Off 2026

A look at the Houston restaurants that just opened, and the highly anticipated spots coming soon.

01/21/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Behind the Line

The Dishwashers Who Keep Houston Restaurants Running

Often viewed as the lowest rung in restaurant kitchens, dishwashing is essential labor—and for some Houston chefs, the first step toward leadership.

01/15/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

Dry January

Where to Find the Best Mocktails in Houston This Dry January

These Houston spots offer thoughtfully crafted mocktails for Dry January and year-round sober sipping.

01/08/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Bayougraphy

The Story Behind Thomas Bille’s Belly of the Beast in Spring

One of the best chefs in Texas didn’t think cooking was in his future.

01/02/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Restaurant Sprawl

Houston Chefs Are Redefining Dining in the Suburbs

Fine dining and chef-driven restaurants are spreading from Kemah to The Woodlands, giving suburban diners more than just chains.

01/02/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Hard Goodbyes

The Saddest Houston Restaurant Closures of 2025

The year brought the end of some of Houston’s most beloved dining spots, from neighborhood pubs to award-winning kitchens.

12/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Embracing the new

The 10 Best Restaurants That Opened in Houston in 2025

From neon-lit sushi bars to a modern Greek revival, these are the spots that defined dining in Houston this year.

12/30/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Where We’re Eating Now

Houston’s Best Restaurants: Our Top 50

Everyone has a list. Here's ours.

12/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Cheers to 2026

Fun New Year’s Eve Events Happening Across Houston

Ring in 2026 with rooftop parties, performances, drone shows, festive dinners, and family-friendly activities happening across the city on December 31.

12/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Chinese Comfort

Where to Find the Best Chinese Food in Houston

Houston’s Chinese food scene runs deep, with everything from fiery Sichuan dishes to Cantonese seafood and classic dim sum.

12/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

Brand New Bites

December’s New Houston Restaurants: Tacos, BBQ, Unlimited Sushi

Head to the Finn for two new vendors, or venture into Montrose for the Taco Stand’s third location.

12/08/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Jazzin’ it up

A New Jazz Club Breathes Life Into Montrose’s Tower Theatre

A reimagined jazz supper-club experience lands in Montrose with performances, seafood, steaks, and elegant cocktails.

12/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Feel the Room

The Interior Design Trend Transforming Houston Restaurants and Homes

Local designers are using light, texture, and technology to build spaces that feel like another world.

11/25/2025 By Diane Cowen

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: November 21

Go to a place where balloons are art. Add this margarita to your list, and dine at this Houstonia favorite (bring your stretchy pants).

11/21/2025 By Meredith Nudo and Houstonia Staff

Houston Would Like a Word

Is the Texas Michelin Guide OK?

Houston got the party. San Antonio got the stars. Michelin got some explaining to do.

11/12/2025 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, and Sofia Gonzalez

Fuel up

The Best Restaurants Inside Houston’s IAH and Hobby Airports

Houston prides itself on its locally owned restaurants, and that even carries over to the dining options in its airports.

11/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Best Bites

The 10 Houston Dishes That Stuck with Us This Month

Some dishes don’t need a second round to make their mark. These are the ones we’re still thinking about.

10/31/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Dining Distinctions

Houston’s 2025 Michelin-Starred Restaurants Revealed

The city didn't earn any new stars, but it did take home five new Bib Gourmands and an award for service.

10/28/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Let’s Go, Ghouls

Sip If You Dare: Houston’s Creepiest Cocktail Bars to Visit This Halloween

With pumpkin spice martinis and haunted speakeasies, these Houston bars are conjuring spooky sips and eerie pop-ups.

10/27/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

Inside Brennan’s of Houston: A Creole Classic with 58 Years of History

The Midtown restaurant has survived floods, fire, and even a Hollywood cameo—cementing its place as one of Houston’s most enduring dining landmarks.

10/24/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez