Holidays, Covered

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving: Your Houston Holiday Dining Guide

Let us help you set the table.

11/18/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

12 Days of Thanksgiving

How to Make a Michelin-Worthy Seafood Dish This Holiday

Felipe Riccio of March and the Marigold Club shares an easy, make-ahead seafood dish that steals the spotlight.

11/17/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Holiday Hosting

These Chef-Approved Snacks Will Keep Your Holiday Guests Out of the Kitchen

Ishtia chef David Skinner shares his foolproof snacks for keeping guests happy—and out of your way—this holiday season.

11/14/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

12 Days of Thanksgiving

Houston’s Botonica Shares Recipes for Holiday Punch, Coquito, and More

With tips from Alexis Mijares, you’ll be everyone’s favorite holiday host.

11/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

12 Days of Thanksgiving

The Best Wines to Sip During the Holidays, According to Houston’s Michelin-Recognized Sommelier

Skip the guesswork. These Houston experts reveal which wines—and zero-proof alternatives—will make your holiday table shine.

11/11/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

12 Days of Thanksgiving

How James Beard Winner Thomas Bille Turns a Thanksgiving Classic Into the Perfect Taco

James Beard Award–winning chef Thomas Bille shares the secrets behind his beloved “That’s My Yam” dish—a playful, soulful twist on the classic sweet potato.

11/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

12 Days of Thanksgiving

How Houston Chefs Make the Perfect Collard Greens for the Holidays

Chefs Dawn Burrell and Chris Williams break down how to make the soulful Southern side shine—vinegar and all.

11/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

12 Days of Thanksgiving

Forget Turkey. Beijing Duck Is Houston’s Best Thanksgiving Tradition.

At Hong Kong Food Street in Katy, duck is the star of the season—and for good reason.

11/06/2025 By Erica Cheng

Gobble, gobble

Houston Restaurants Offering To-Go and Dine-In Options This Thanksgiving

Let these local spots do the cooking so you can enjoy the holiday.

11/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

12 Days of Thanksgiving

The Secrets to the Best Macaroni and Cheese, from Houston’s Top Chefs

Houston chefs Dawn Burrell and Lucas McKinney share their tips for the ultimate macaroni and cheese—plus, two editor-approved recipes that never miss.

11/04/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

12 Days of Thanksgiving

A Houston Chef’s Step-by-Step Guide to the Juiciest Thanksgiving Turkey

Houstonia is here to help you prepare for your big feast. Use these tips from Rainbow Lodge’s executive chef to cook the perfect turkey this holiday.

11/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oh My Gourd

Where to Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin in Houston This Fall

From Insta-ready pumpkin houses to hayrides and haunted trails, these Houston patches are gourd-geous picks for your autumn adventures.

10/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Turkey Day

What to Expect from the 2024 H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

From performances to floats and even road closures, here are all the details Houstonians should know.

11/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Classics

At Cleburne Cafeteria, It’s All in the Family

A Houston fixture for more than 80 years, the restaurant is built on commitment to quality, community, and many, many turkey plates.

11/22/2024 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Turkey Time

Restaurants That Will Be Open for Dine-in This Thanksgiving

Let these Houston-area spots take away the hassle of the holiday with their Thanksgiving menus.

11/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Easy As…

Houston's Flying Saucer Pie Company Prepares for the Thanksgiving Rush

Selling 17,000 pies every turkey season takes a lot of prep work.

11/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

FROM THE ARCHIVES

The 1 Thanksgiving Recipe You Need: Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots

You heard us right. Pumpkin Pie Jello Shots.

11/17/2022 By Dan Derozier

Beep Beep

Rockets and 50 Cent Partner For a Turkey Giveaway This Weekend

The season of giving just got tastier.

11/16/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Save me a slice

6 of the Best Pie Places in Houston For All Your Holiday Needs

It's as easy as ... well ... pie.

11/11/2022 By Brittany Cristiano and Anna Rajagopal

TROT YOUR STUFF(ING)

6 Turkey Trots Happening in Houston This Thanksgiving

How about a quick marathon before you sit down for your holiday meal?

11/10/2022 By Claire Anderson