Cultural Cuisine

Houstonia’s Guide To Dining for Black History Month

Soul food plates, Nigerian fare, and vegan offerings to support for Black History Month

02/09/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Geneva Diaz

Food News

Post up at This Heights Wine Bar and Steakhouse

Plus, a longtime soul food favorite gets a big gift.

05/17/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Stew, Baby

9 Local Spots to Feed Your Oxtail Cravings

Where to find the slow-cooked meat that's having a bit of a moment.

03/04/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

No Rest

Indigo Chef Reveals Plans for New Restaurant

Jonny and Chana Rhodes are diving further into soul food in 2020.

07/11/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Make Your Reservations

5 Dishes You Must Eat During Houston Black Restaurant Week

More than 30 eateries are participating in the annual two-week showcase.

04/11/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

At Indigo and Kulture, the African Diaspora, Reinterpreted

Soul food, and then some.

12/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Line Up

A Round of Applause For the Buffet at Phil & Derek's

Every meal brings memories at this soul food spot.

10/04/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Preserved & Powerful

First Bite: Indigo

A tasting menu north of the Loop includes the history of soul food.

08/23/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

I'll Take Them Both!

Smothered or Fried, Mama's Oven Knows Pork Chops

When eating your feelings means going hard on pork, Mama's Oven is there for you.

07/04/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

9 Great Gulfton Restaurants

The neighborhood between Sharpstown and Bellaire offers a diverse mix of culinary delights.

10/02/2017 By Alice Levitt

Essay

A Vermonter Discovers Houston Food

Space City tastes like an exotic vacation.

08/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Famous and Fried

Welcome to Sweetie Pie's Is Filming in Houston and the Food Is Fantastic

Want to play an extra while eating oxtails? Head to Sweet Times.

07/14/2017 By Alice Levitt

Southern Soul

Biting Into Black Restaurant Week at the Shack

Thanks to the special event, we've found our new favorite oxtails—among other discoveries.

04/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Soul Patrol

Today's Soul Food Recipe: Smothered Chicken

How to make one of the best things to come out of Louisiana.

04/13/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

Global Gastronomy

Four Years In, Lucille's Is Reborn

The South rises again (with help from Europe and Asia) after a successful dim sum trial run.

11/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Editors' Pick

The 10 Most Stirring Soul Food Spots in Houston

For when you need that fix of oxtails, smothered pork chops and, yes, fried ribs

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

From the Soul

Fried Day: Josie's Place

Your mama wishes her catfish were this good.

09/23/2016 By Alice Levitt

Meat Sweats

Our Latest Obsession: Fried Ribs at Soul Food by Catherine

It may be even better than it sounds.

09/13/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cheap Eats

Five Fabulous Ways to Start the Day for $5

From soulful spice to old-fashioned Southern breakfasts, these spots got you covered.

05/31/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt and Alice Levitt

Soul Patrol

Huge Flavor at Big Sarg's Soul Food

It's worth a trip way outside the loop for a taste of southern comfort.

04/26/2016 By Alice Levitt