Nacho Mama

Our Latest Obsession: Brisket Nachos at Candente

After one bite, this could top one man's all-time nacho rankings.

09/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

The Pit Room Unveils Its New Tex-Mex Restaurant

Candente is about to open in Montrose.

09/10/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Sip Gin and Savor Seafood at the Sleek New 1751 Sea & Bar

From the team behind The Pit Room comes a shiny dinner spot for the raw and the cooked.

04/08/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

New Looks

Food News: BCK Changes Things Up, Star Fish Now 1751 Sea and Bar

One place wants to be known for burgers, the other for gin.

02/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant News

Pit Room Owner to Open Tex-Mex Restaurant

The pitmaster will take over the old Cane Rosso space in Montrose.

01/07/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

Lee's Fried Chicken and Donuts Is Now Sam's Fried Chicken and Donuts

Acclaimed chefs have put their stamps on the Heights spot, adding a bunch of items.

12/14/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Food News

Restaurant Shake-Up: Star Fish Adds Former Underbelly, La Vista 101 Talent

The Pit Room boss has just added some heft to his growing empire.

11/05/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

No More Pie

Pit Room Boss Buys Pi Pizza, Star Fish, Lee's Chicken & Donuts

In one month, embattled hospitality company rids itself of all operating eateries.

09/04/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

The Drawl

We Created the Ultimate Houston School Lunch

If we had to go back to school, we wouldn't do it without brisket tacos and Whataburger.

07/20/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Taco Town

The 28 Tacos in Houston You Must Eat Before You Die

Our favorite tacos, in no particular order.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

All Of The Meat

The Houston Barbecue Festival Has a New Location

Get all the details on one of the best barbecue events in the state.

01/17/2018 By Cory Garcia

What Kind Of Year Has It Been?

Your Favorite Houstonia Food Posts Of 2017

From flat whites to mudbugs, here's what you were reading this year.

12/29/2017 By Cory Garcia

Meat Battle

A Texas Showdown at the HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown 2017

Pitmasters from Houston and Austin came together for a battle for meat supremacy at Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

12/06/2017 Photography by Marco Torres

Dig In: The Best Houston Restaurants for Family-Style Dining

You don't have to share your food at these eateries, but you should.

10/30/2017 By Brooke Viggiano

Best Restaurants 2017

Houston's 10 Best New Restaurants

Not surprisingly in a town known as Mutt City, it’s an eclectic bunch.

08/21/2017 By Alice Levitt Photography by Cooper + Ricca

Restaurant Review

Barbecue Takes a Big, Beefy Step Forward at The Pit Room and Pinkerton’s

The art of the smoker attains an all-new level in Houston's hottest barbecue spots.

06/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Fat and All That

Tex-Mex Tuesday: Why You Should Be Obsessed With the Tacos at the Pit Room

The homemade tortillas are the secret to the best barbecue tacos in town.

04/25/2017 By Alice Levitt