Shooting from the Hip

Here's a List of the Houston Restaurants and Grocery Stores Allowing Open Carry

Some restaurants are offering open-carry discounts as of Jan. 1 while others are banning weapons altogether.

12/30/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

First Look

State of Grace is Houston's Newest It Spot

With Southern style and a Houston heartbeat, this trendy restaurant is a welcome addition to River Oaks.

12/03/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Holiday 2015

Gift Guide: What to Buy Your Favorite Houston Foodies

For that friend who won't stop raving about Cuchara's tamales, Bobby Heugel's Facebook posts and appropriate tipping .

12/03/2015 By Layne Lynch

Bayougraphy

Video: Behind the Scenes with Tony Vallone

After 50 years in the Houston restaurant business, Tony’s still got it.

11/03/2015 Videography by Bryan Lozano

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Oct. 24-30

Seafood lovers, listen up.

10/30/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Vegged Out

Top 5 Places to Try for World Vegetarian Day

It’s a happy day for veggie lovers, so why not make your stomach happy as well?

10/01/2015 By Marianella Orlando

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: August 15-21

Second locations for favorites old and new

08/21/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ampersand and Plus Sign

A Handy Guide to Houston's Provisions

A very occasional series

08/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Summer Lovin'

Celebrate Out of the Box: Date Night

Treat your sweet to Movies on the Lawn at Tiny Boxwood's where Saturday nights are reserved for the classics.

08/19/2015 By Megha Tejpal

See Food

Dinner at Vallone’s: Plan Ahead For Extra Panache

You may have had whole fish, but you've never had it set on fire and chipped out of a salt dome at your table.

08/18/2015 By Joanna O'Leary

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: August 8-14

A soft opening for Southern Goods and a hard stop for Commonwealth

08/14/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hou with a View

Celebrate Out of the Box: Restaurants with a View

Pair your fine dining with a killer view. Who says Houston doesn't have it all?

08/12/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Word on the Street

Table on Post Oak Might Be Transforming Into L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Years after the exit of Philippe Schmit, another French chef (or at least his restaurant group) could be taking over Table.

08/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fresh Catch

A First Look at Bramble

Randy Rucker is back and we're better for it.

08/07/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

New Kid on the Block

A First Look at Izakaya

It's not a traditional izakaya, and the Midtown restaurant is better for it.

08/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

IN and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: July 25-31

Of Chinatown changes and Midtown makeovers

07/31/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Back in (Ruggles) Black

Bruce Molzan Turns to Crowdsourced Fundraising for Baby Ruggles

Does the city need another Ruggles? Does it need a paleo bakery? Does Kickstarter actually work?

07/29/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

Witchcraft Hopes Its Rebranding Will Cast a Spell on Diners

Chef Jordan Asher will roll out a new menu for the Heights restaurant on August 5.

07/28/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: July 18-24

An Italian restaurant in Montrose makes its move, while a Swiss restaurant in Richmond seeks its salvation.

07/24/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Spice of Life

Peking Duck and Bubbling Blood at Peking Cuisine

Scratching the surface of Sichuan cuisine in Houston

07/22/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt