Closing time

Another One Gone: Three Neighboring River Oaks Restaurants Have Shuttered Recently

Bosscat Kitchen joins two other closures, signaling a shake-up in the River Oaks dining scene.

09/11/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Not a Good Look

Turner vs Bow Wow, and the Coronavirus Club Problem

A weekend of parties during a pandemic? Couldn't be us (except of course it's us).

01/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Surprises Await You at the Flashy Sporting Club

Chef EJ Miller puts time and effort into a menu that'll make other Washington Avenue spots blush.

11/27/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Roof, The Roof

On Washington Avenue, Indoor-Outdoor The Sporting Club Is Ready to Rock

A noted Houston chef is running the show at the bar and restaurant, and oh, there's a retractable roof.

10/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Nanner Nanner Boo Boo

5 Banana Puddings That Are Sure to Hit the Spot

Indulge yourself in this classic, sweet, and Southern treat.

10/05/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

First Look

With Pizza and a Controversial History, Bottled Blonde Is Up and Running

The Washington Avenue spot has pizza, beer, cocktails, and bottle service.

09/21/2020 By Lauro Rojas

Food Hall Guide

Railway Heights On the Washington Corridor to Open This Summer

The new food hall will feature a dog park, weekend farmers markets, and a 10,000-square-foot beer garden.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Skyrise and shine

These Five Developments Will Change Houston Forever

A new decade means a new look for the city.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Gumble to Gumble

Boozy Evenings Await You at The Pink Elephant Room

A new Washington Avenue bar wants to pour you a highball.

04/11/2019 By Lauro Rojas

Restaurant Review

Classic American and Unexpected Houston Flavor Meld at B.B. Lemon and Indianola

Two ambitious restaurants—one sweeping, one super-specific.

02/25/2019 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

Mom's Spaghetti

Old and New, East and West Meet at The Classic All Day

Simplicity is king at Benjy Levit's newest venture in the old Benjy's space on Washington Avenue.

08/08/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Hands On

What To Expect From Houston's New Michelin-Starred Sushi Chef

Omakase and highbrow sushi define Washington Avenue's elegant new Japanese restaurant.

08/14/2017 By Alice Levitt

Train Shot

NettBar Is an Unlikely Neighborhood Haunt

Visit this 1917 home for the antidote to the Washington Corridor bar scene.

07/24/2017 By Lauro Rojas

Breaking Ground

A New 'Urban' H-E-B Is Heading to Washington Avenue

The much-anticipated grocery store will be on the ground floor of a new mixed-use development between Studemont and Heights Boulevard.

05/09/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Let's Taco 'Bout It

First Bite: Tacodeli

Regional ingredients are at the center of this Austin-based taqueria.

04/11/2017 By Alice Levitt

Global Soul

Kitchen 713 Reopens on Washington Avenue Next Week

The smart, heart-warming food from around the world debuts December 26.

12/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Sun Also Rises

Surya Is Serving Excellent Indian in the Washington Corridor

Chef-owner Sheel Joshi brought his upscale Los Angeles restaurant to Houston late last month.

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Global Soul

Kitchen 713 Is Moving to Washington Avenue

Chefs James Haywood and Ross Coleman are raising the stakes in a new, larger location.

09/27/2016 By Alice Levitt

Market Share

Why Aren't You Shopping at Urban Eats Right Now?

We can't get enough of the Washington Ave. market's local and imported products and prepared foods.

08/04/2016 By Alice Levitt