RESTAURANT OPENING

Rockhouse Southern Kitchen, Led by Chef Jabril Riddick, to Open on March 20

The new southern dining experience restaurant with a juke joint theme will occupy the space of the now-defunct Billy Blues.

03/16/2023 By Shelby Stewart

BOUJEE BITES

Best Restaurants: New Upscale Dining in Houston

From Gatsby's to Bludorn, a few restaurants have popped up during the pandemic.

04/26/2022 By Megha McSwain

Home away from home

Night Moves Hospitality Breathes Life Back Into Spring Branche's Live Oak Grill

Marking Night Moves Hospitality's third concept in the Houston area, joining Space Cowboy and Trash Panda Drinking Club.

10/13/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Community Effort

Local Chef Wins Award for Remarkable Efforts During COVID-19

Chef Chris Williams of Lucille’s, was honored for his community efforts during the pandemic.

09/16/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Sweet State

Food News: State Fare Is Opening a Sugar Land Location

Plus, Lucille's is helping out Houston bars with a new pop-up program.

07/06/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Now's the Time

For Black-Owned Restaurants, the More Support, the Better

Plus, recommendations for some places to visit for good food.

06/05/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Sorry I'm Late!

Remembering Summer Picnics With Punk's

Fried chicken and delicious sides? We're there.

01/04/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Elliot's Table Is Cozy and Comforting

Classic Southern ingredients are cooked with nuance at this Heights spot.

01/03/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sugar, Spice, Butter ... Nice

Visit Treebeards For These 3 Fall Comfort Foods from Heaven

The iconic lunch spot is celebrating 40 years of business this year.

10/16/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Home Cooking

Beloved New Orleans-Based Creole Restaurant Is Coming to Houston

And, so you can be fully equipped for this, here are Instagram photos of its food.

10/10/2018 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

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

Peaceful Resort

Southern Comfort in South Carolina

Oysters, golf and serenity in America's lowcountry.

12/20/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Edible History

The History of Hushpuppies and How to Make Them

How Native American maize became a Southern food staple.

05/15/2017 By Victoria Haneveer

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

Restaurant Review

Crossing Over: Southern Goods and Brick & Mortar Kitchen

We visit two new foodie destinations, unlikely only at first glance.

11/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cheap Eats

Big Eyed Fish's Express Lunch Is Low but Slow

Come prepared for a terrific lunch—just make it a long one.

03/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Southern Food

Review: Punk’s Rocks

Chef Brandi Key is whipping up a little Southern nostalgia in Rice Village.

09/01/2014 By Robb Walsh Photography by Kate LeSueur

52 Road Trips

Road Trips for Food Lovers

Natchez, Mississippi, its beautiful antebellum architecture, and its deep Southern cooking are just a drive away. Plus: wineries, seafood, farm-fresh cooking, and more.

04/30/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Southern Comfort

The Allure of Aspic

Could a once popular dish finally make a comeback after 50 years?

03/13/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt