Drinks, Please

Pondicheri’s Renovated Bar Opens Up More Fun Possibilities

The Indian restaurant’s new, inviting space has even prompted the addition of a happy hour.

01/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Memory Lane

A Look Back at Houstonia’s Top Food Stories of 2024

Before we head into 2025, let’s take a quick second to remember some of your favorite—and most delicious—features of the year.

12/26/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Keeping it in the Fam

Noon Mirch Is Ready to Step into the Future

The Indian restaurant in Webster is being kept in the family, but the owner’s son and his wife are striving to cater to the next generation.

12/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

At Cleburne Cafeteria, It’s All in the Family

A Houston fixture for more than 80 years, the restaurant is built on commitment to quality, community, and many, many turkey plates.

11/22/2024 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

How Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter Brings Her Culture to Houston

What started from homesickness has since grown into the best Thai restaurant in the city, earning Street to Kitchen James Beard and Michelin recognition.

11/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Turkey Time

Restaurants That Will Be Open for Dine-in This Thanksgiving

Let these Houston-area spots take away the hassle of the holiday with their Thanksgiving menus.

11/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Stars & Bibs

Behind the Scenes of the Texas Michelin Guide Ceremony

Here’s what the star-studded, invite-only event was really like.

11/12/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

Heatin' Up

Test Your Spice Tolerance at These Houston Thai Restaurants

Authentic specialties, familiar favorites, fusion dishes...the city is flush with great Thai food.

10/25/2024 By Timothy Malcolm and Daniel Renfrow

Midnight Munchies

Satisfy Your Late-Night Hunger with These Houston Restaurants

These hot spots serve all the night owls out there.

09/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Meat lovers

A Deep Dive into Steak Night, Houston’s Most Popular Food Special

It’s been a thing for as long as people can remember, and local bars and restaurants have used the tradition to their advantage.

09/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Celeb Sighting

What Was Kelly Rowland Doing at a Houston Soul Food Restaurant?

The H-Town celebrity might have the opportunity to dine at the finest places in the world, but there’s no place like her hometown favorite.

09/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Party People

Beautiful Private Rooms at Houston Restaurants

Consider booking these gorgeous spaces for your next special occasion.

09/13/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Felicidades

Picos Celebrates 40 Years with New Agave Festival

Arnaldo Richards reflects on four decades of the Mexican restaurant, and looks to the future with his H-Town Agave Festival.

09/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Passing the Torch

Chef Patricia Delgado Is Ready to Carry on the Ninfa’s Legacy

The executive chef of the Uptown location knew she had big shoes to fill when taking on the job—and now, she’s rolling out her own specials.

09/04/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Tried and True

Neighborhood Restaurants in Houston We Visit Again and Again

They may not always get the spotlight, but these community gathering places are special.

08/28/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

All in the deets

How the Design of Houston Restaurants Comes Together

It takes a lot of work from interior designers and architects to give guests a great dining experience.

08/23/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Camera Eats First

These Houston Dishes and Cocktails Do It for the ’Gram

Social media has transformed the way restaurants craft their menus. Here’s the prettiest food in town that actually tastes good, too.

08/21/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Show Bites

The Best Places to Grab a Bite in Houston’s Theater District

Downtown Houston has so many dining options, but these are the best spots to visit before your show.

08/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Star-studded

Houston Chefs React to Michelin Guide’s Texas Expansion

The guide is finally coming to the state, but how does the restaurant industry really feel?

08/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Melting Pot

Vuji Café Wows the Heights with Tex-Asian Sandwiches

The latest fusion to hit Houston puts Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavors in between two slices of Texas toast.

07/31/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez