The Crawfish Guide

The History of Crawfish in Houston

Cajun crawfish didn’t take off in the Bayou City until 1976, but Houstonians' appetite for crawfish has exploded since then.

02/20/2017 By Robb Walsh

It's Mudbug Time

Where to Eat Crawfish in Houston Right Now

Break out your bibs! It's crawfish season, and it's bigger and better than ever.

02/20/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Getting Stuffed

February 18 is National Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day

Yes, apparently that's a thing. And this Saturday, you should take advantage.

02/15/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Starry Eyed

Food Fight: What's the Difference Between One Michelin Star and Two?

Comparing and contrasting Alice Ristorante and Seta in Milan.

02/13/2017 By Alice Levitt

Gone Fishin'

A Poke Tour of Houston

Suddenly, Mutt City is swimming in Hawaiian fish tartare.

01/31/2017 By Beth Levine

In the Raw

First Bite: Local Foods Downtown

Open just in time for the Super Bowl, this location has a raw bar.

01/26/2017 By Alice Levitt

Happy Hour Guide

Better by the Dozen: The Cheapest (Good) Oysters in Houston

Oysters for a buck or less are one of the greatest Gulf Coast privileges of them all.

12/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Food Fest

Early-Bird Pricing for the 2017 Gumbo Smackdown Ends Tomorrow

Save $5 on your ticket for Houstonia's fourth annual gumbo festival—our largest to date.

12/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Surf and Turf

The Best Burger at Hopdoddy Burger Bar Contains No Beef

Can't decide between sushi and a burger? Here's the solution.

11/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

Chirashi & Champon

Zen Japanese Izakaya Brings a Taste of Japan to Montrose

The city's newest izakaya is the real deal.

11/11/2016 By Alice Levitt

recipes

Star Ingredient of the Season: Redfish

How to eat (and cook) one of the Gulf's greatest hits.

10/14/2016 By Victoria Haneveer

Go Gulf

First Bite: Third Coast

We dig into the new fine dining in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.

10/13/2016 By Mai Pham

100 Best Restaurants 2016

Go Fish at These 4 Favorite Seafood Spots

From you-buy-we-fry joints to creative ceviches, these spots put the Gulf in Gulf Coast.

09/19/2016 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

Local Bowl

Sustainability Is Key for Seaside Poké

The locally focused pop-up is working toward a brick-and-mortar location—and local fish.

09/14/2016 By Alice Levitt

Serving Fish

Our Latest Obsession: Bún Chả Cá Đà Nẵng

The Vietnamese soup for the seafood lover in you.

09/06/2016 By Alice Levitt

By the Sea

SaltAir is Globe-Hopping With a New Chef Series

For 12 weeks, chef Brandi Key shares a world of seafood.

07/05/2016 By Alice Levitt

GOOF-ing off

First Bite: Liberty Kitchen Garden Oaks

What's doing at the latest from F.E.E.D. TX Restaurant Group?

06/30/2016 By Alice Levitt

By the Sea

SaltAir Is About to Become Your Summer Second Home

Brandi Key’s new bar menu offers a fresh way to enjoy SaltAir Seafood Kitchen.

06/09/2016 With Jenna K. White

Serving Fish

Swimming in Seafood at Peska's Brunch

Start Sunday with a little love from Poseidon—and chef Omar Pereney.

06/03/2016 By Alice Levitt

Along the Briny Beach

This Weekend Only in San Leon: $20 All-You-Can-Eat Oysters

Celebrate the end of oysters season in a truly Texan way: by devouring every last one.

04/27/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt