There's The Beef

Food News: Killen's Barbecue Is Now Open in The Woodlands

Plus, Lucille's is rightly honored for some tireless work over the last year.

01/20/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

After Much Anticipation, Killen's Delivers Comfort and Food

Chicken fried steak, meatloaf, and German chocolate cake fight for top billing in the Heights.

08/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Begin Adapting

How Covid-19 Is Changing the Way Restaurants Do Business

From adding Plexiglas barriers to opening entirely new patios, operators begin to confront a new reality.

08/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Chicken Fried Fantastic

Food News: Ronnie Killen's Inner-Loop Restaurant Officially Opens This Week

Get Texas-style comfort food in all its glory near the intersection of Heights Boulevard and Washington Avenue.

08/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Smell That?

Keep Your Eyes Peeled For Ronnie Killen's Pop-Up Feasts

The popular pitmaster is gearing up for the opening of his new inner-loop restaurant.

02/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2019

The 20 Best Things We Ate in Houston This Year

These dishes from 20 new restaurants are already Houston classics.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Alice Levitt

Watt a Spread

Mules, Spiked Seltzer, and Cheese Curds Among New Offerings at Texans Games

Yes, cheese curds are on their way.

08/21/2019 By Jayme Lamm

Restaurant Review

Killen's TMX and Tamales Don Pepe Are Welcome Additions to a Packed Field

Más Tex-Mex, por favor.

06/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Prime Time

Food News: The Woodlands Welcomes Killen's Steakhouse

Plus, watch acclaimed Vietnamese chef Nikki Tran on a new Netflix series this week.

04/29/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Perfect Party

May's Perfect Party: Score-That-Invite Edition

Doing something of vital importance, like delivering a set of sextuplets in less than 10 minutes or opening a barbecue joint in the Heights, gets you into our party this month.

04/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

0 For 11

Home Field Disadvantage: Houston Denied James Beard Awards

As all eyes focused on Space City for the nomination ceremony, there was a feeling of shock and disappointment.

03/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Inner Loop Love

Ronnie Killen to Open Comfort Food Restaurant in the Heights

The restaurateur will take over the old Hickory Hollow space.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Awards Season

James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced; Chris Shepherd, Ninfa's in Running for Major Awards

Indigo chef Jonny Rhodes is among the contenders for Rising Star Chef of the Year.

02/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Better Pizza?

Ronnie Killen Partners With Papa John's Houston for Brisket Pizza

The Pearland pitmaster might be showing us his next move.

02/07/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

First Bite: Killen's TMX

The Pearland pitmaster puts his spin on authentic Mexican grub.

01/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Hot Mex On The Platter

Food News: Killen's TMX Is Open

Plus, a new Heights restaurant serves up global cuisine.

12/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Killen-garten Cop

Arnold Schwarzenegger Visited Killen's BBQ Thursday

The famed movie star and politician signed the wall, so you know it's real.

12/07/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Some Spread, Huh?

Tater Tot Casserole and More Goodies Inside a Texans Luxury Suite

Barbecue, cheesy goodness, and Bailey's in your ice cream? It's all possible.

09/20/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Jumping In

Killen's Tex-Mex Restaurant to Open This Fall

The man behind successful barbecue and steak spots is heading into a new frontier.

09/12/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

The Meat Man Cometh

Ronnie Killen and Tex-Mex? It Looks Likely

The chances are growing stronger you'll be seeing barbecue enchiladas, tacos, and queso in Pearland soon.

09/10/2018 By Timothy Malcolm