Closing Time

Say Adios to El Gran Malo This Sunday

You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.

02/21/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Salad Bars

Salatas Sprouting Up All Over

Born in the Houston tunnels, this upscale salad bar is growing fast.

02/14/2014 By Robb Walsh

Locavore Fare

Radishes and Butter at Coltivare

From garden to table: this appetizer is as local as it gets.

02/11/2014 By Robb Walsh

Organ Meat

Sweetbreads for the Sweet

A once and future delicacy makes a comeback.

02/11/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Italian Food

The New Cauliflower Dish in Town

The sformato at Osteria Mazzantini challenges the cauliflower status quo.

02/10/2014 By Robb Walsh

Soup of the Day

Is Hu Tieu New to You?

This Vietnamese soup comes with a blend of noodles and intriguing add-ons.

12/16/2013 By Robb Walsh

Breakfast Spots

A Western Omelet at Frank's Grill

The argument over the Western omelet has never been settled.

12/09/2013 By Robb Walsh

Restaurant Openings

First Look at Bradley Ogden's Funky Chicken

Fast-casual chicken and Southern-style sides hit the Heights.

12/06/2013 By Robb Walsh

If It Ain't Broke

Butter Biscuits at The Federal Grill

The Federal Grill is still serving David Grossman's amazing biscuits.

12/04/2013 By Robb Walsh

Gumbo Variations

Duck Soup

Smoked duck and andouille sausage gumbo at Rainbow Lodge

12/03/2013 By Robb Walsh

Chef Hugo Ortega at JCI

Chicken Mole Hot Dog at James Coney Island

The "Holy Mole" hot dog at JCI is tasty but weird.

11/29/2013 By Robb Walsh

Law & Order

Lawsuit Filed Against Underbelly and The Pass & Provisions

Former server alleges tortious interference, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

11/26/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Holiday Fare

Thanksgivingukkah Latkes

It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to eat potato latkes with turkey gravy.

11/26/2013 By Robb Walsh

Mutt City Mash-Ups

Italian Nachos at Ciro's

The Ital-Tex-Mex appetizer at Ciro's is surprisingly tasty.

11/22/2013 By Robb Walsh

Thai Restaurants

Pea Eggplant Curry

Asia Market sells pea eggplant at the counter—ask them to cook some for you.

11/21/2013 By Robb Walsh

Mushroom Madness

Bringing Backstreet Home

Cook Backstreet Cafe's dishes in your own kitchen with the new Backstreet Kitchen cookbook.

11/19/2013 By Robb Walsh

Best Restaurants 2013

50 Restaurants That Defined Houston Dining in 2013

The best of the best in America’s coolest food city

09/30/2013 By Robb Walsh and Katharine Shilcutt

Simple is Difficult

The Return of Georges Guy

Chef Georges Guy can't stay retired—or keep things simple.

09/11/2013 By Robb Walsh

Deconstructed Deli

Ham on Rye Aioli

The "Ham of the Day" at Provisions isn't disguised by bread.

09/06/2013 By Robb Walsh

Time Travels

Giant Frogs, Deep-Voiced Woman Singers and Vague Foreign Dinners

Locals damned Houston with faint praise in welcoming delegates and visitors to the 1928 Democratic National Convention.

09/03/2013 By John Nova Lomax