Oh, The Choices

Our 20 Favorite Restaurants in Montrose

When it comes to Houston's most foodie-friendly neighborhood, take your pick.

09/23/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Still Smokin'

Where You Can Get Houston's Best BBQ as Takeout

The top pitmasters in Bayou City are still cranking it out.

04/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Smoke Show

12 Essential Joints Ushering in the New Wave of Barbecue

We got the low-down on the spots, all opened in the past five years, you simply must try to experience this age of meaty wonders in the Bayou City.

04/01/2020 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Table for one, please

Where to Dine Solo in Houston

You don't need to stay home alone this Valentine's Day.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Good Morning

Food News: Popular Barbecue Spot Serves Up Breakfast Tacos

Plus, one of Houston's most popular restaurants puts a food truck in the Galleria area.

01/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Happy Hungry-Days

5 Options For Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Dining

Yes, you can still book tables. Yes, you can still get tamales.

12/20/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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

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