Best Neighborhoods 2020

Houston’s Hottest-of-the-Hot Neighborhoods of 2016

We picked 10 areas that are already nailing this whole quality-of-life thing.

03/31/2016 By Houstonia Staff

Cool It

Go Au Naturel at Mr. Natural Refresqueria

Fresh fruit on ice is the star at this Spring Branch hot spot.

08/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Nice to Meat You

A First Look at BuffBurger

The new Spring Branch burger joint specializes in all things natural and local.

06/10/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Eat Fresh

Meatless Monday: Spicy Eggplant at Vieng Thai

Eggplant and basil, bridging Texas and Thailand.

06/08/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Nice to Meat You

First Look at Patagonia Grill & Cafe

Sometimes the great discoveries aren't the ones you were even looking for in the first place.

05/07/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Giving Back

Thur Mix a Lot: Weekly Cocktails for Charity

The weekly cocktail series at Yellow Rose Distilling will support local non-profits.

04/02/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

For a Limited Time Only

Chef German Mosquera Pops Up at Aces of Taste on March 5

The former chef of La Colombe d'Or dishes up a special, one-time-only dinner.

02/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cold Weather Comfort Food

Winter Is Coming: Stock Up on Pierogie

For a Polish kid from upstate New York, there is only one place in Houston where December feels right: Polonia.

12/09/2014 By Cort McMurray

New & Notable

First Look at Dosi Restaurant + Soju Bar

This modern take on Korean food is full of surprises—the good kind.

07/21/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Bummer

Jarro Cafe Is Closed Indefinitely

The Mexican taco joint known for its spicy salsas and fiery food truck has closed.

06/26/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Serendipity

This Dish Shouldn't Work, But It Does

Jalapeños, peanut butter, crab, cream cheese, and more: how does EurAsia Fusion Sushi pull it off?

06/25/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Global Goods

The United Nations of Pastries at Desir Bakery

This Chinese bakery has everything from Mexican chocolate to Scottish shortbread.

01/29/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Meat Sweats

First Look at Tinto Grill and Its Mounds of Meat

A new Argentine grill from the owners of Pampa Grill gets cozy in Spring Branch.

11/08/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Koreatown

Kimchi Fried Rice Returns to Super H Mart

A food stand with an odd name brings back an old favorite.

08/19/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt