City of Philanthropy

How Houston Became One of America’s Most Generous Cities

Houston’s resilience and diversity fuel a culture of giving that touches every corner of the city.

11/24/2025 By Erica Cheng

Closing Time

Round Top’s Barbecue Destination Merritt Meat Company Is Closing

Truth BBQ took on the barbecue joint in honor of former owner Lee Ellis, but owners say changes are afoot for Henkel Square.

08/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Time to feast

The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston Right Now

With tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and creative sides, these barbecue joints speak to the Houston palate.

07/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Paying It Forward

Truth BBQ Doesn’t Just Offer Great Food. It Gives Second Chances.

The acclaimed Houston restaurant has been quietly helping houseless and formerly incarcerated people for years.

04/25/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Smoked

Our Favorite Bites from This Year’s Houston Barbecue Festival

From staple menu items like brisket to festival exclusives such as Jamaican-inspired beef, we crown the best.

04/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Where's The Choice?

Some Meat Prices Are Rising, and Availability Is Decreasing

Pitmasters are having to think outside the box while markets are limiting some items.

05/11/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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

Smoke Show

Our Favorite Desserts at Houston BBQ Joints

At these spots, you should have your cake and eat it too.

04/01/2020 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

COVID-19

Houston Food and Drink Community Pens Open Letter For Help

The message to Mayor Turner asks for rent relief, negotiation of delayed sales, tax payments, and more.

03/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Snag Those Tix

Food News: Top Chefs to Unite for No Kid Hungry

Plus, coffee robots now exist.

10/14/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2019

The 20 Best Things We Ate in Houston This Year

These dishes from 20 new restaurants are already Houston classics.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Alice Levitt

Drink It Up

Truth BBQ Brisket Ramen Is Back at Ramen Tatsu-Ya

You have one chance to get this piping-hot bowl of awesomeness.

08/22/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Blood Bros and Truth BBQ Bring the Heat to Houston's Smoked Meat Game

The Bayou City barbecue scene is positively scorching right now.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Where There's Smoke

Truth BBQ's Houston Location Opening Saturday

The acclaimed Brenham barbecue restaurant is opening its doors.

01/18/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Fusion!

Food News: Prepare to Slurp Ramen With Truth BBQ Brisket

Plus, Taco Cabana turns 40 in Houston, so it's throwing a party.

09/17/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Forks Out

Prepare for These Fall Restaurant Openings

Some of the biggest chefs in town are readying their kitchens as we speak.

08/30/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

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