Beth Levine - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/beth-levine/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:37:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Beth Levine - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/beth-levine/ 32 32 103504436 First Bite: Modern Israeli Restaurant in Rice Village is a Beauty With Some Shortcomings https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-bite-modern-israeli-restaurant-in-rice-village-is-a-beauty-with-some-shortcomings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-bite-modern-israeli-restaurant-in-rice-village-is-a-beauty-with-some-shortcomings Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:37:39 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=40639 Modern Israeli restaurant Hamsa opened in May in Houston’s upscale Rice Village neighborhood. The owners of Sof Hospitality, who were born and raised in Israel, spent almost two years developing […]

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]]> 374186 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit for May 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-for-may-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-for-may-2022 Wed, 11 May 2022 16:33:39 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=39335 Houston’s vibrant restaurant scene continues to entice with new concepts offering a variety of flavors and experiences. There is a new Heights sushi spot from the team behind Kokoro and Handies Duozo, a fresh locale from chef Antoine Ware and a nifty new place from Goode Company (known for Goode Co. BBQ, Armadillo Palace and […]

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]]> 320428 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit for April 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-for-april-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-for-april-2022 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:05:39 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38641 This month, the new Houston restaurants to potentially visit are as fresh as the season. Spring 2022 brings new Vietnamese delights, happy hour specials, modern takes on global dishes and more. Also, a world-renowned chef who hasn’t had a restaurant in the Bayou City for 15 years is giving it another go with a new […]

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]]> 293652 The Hit List of New Houston Restaurants to Visit for March 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-of-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-for-march-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-of-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-for-march-2022 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:51:54 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38249 With spring just around the corner, Houston’s dining scene is ramping up for one of its busiest yet. (Speaking of spring, be sure to check our recommendations for Houston’s best restaurant patios to enjoy it on.) As Houstonians are getting back into the swing of the “new normal”, the city’s most recent openings bring a […]

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]]> 266700 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in February 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-february-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-february-2022 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:45:17 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37832 As we go full-steam ahead into 2022, Houston’s dining scene is clearly back to its typical, frenetic pace of new restaurant openings. This month’s list includes a new Heights sushi spot from the owner of a different popular sushi restaurant and two new places for burgers (of which Houstonians just can’t get enough). With spring […]

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]]> 254085 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in January 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-january-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-january-2022 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:46:15 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37454 The new year brings new challenges and new opportunities. It also brings new restaurants for Houstonians to enjoy, whether you’re dining in or taking out. Recent additions offer a variety of options, from casual burger joints to a high-end, omakase-style chef’s counter. To help our readers navigate the Bayou City’s ever-evolving culinary scene, here is […]

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]]> 233961 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in December 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-december-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-december-2021 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:00:26 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=36747 It’s hard to believe we are almost at the end of 2021. As we ponder where has all the time gone, we can also consider where are we are going to dine this month — and treasure that we are actually able to do so. There are certainly plenty of new Houston restaurants to try, […]

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]]> 213185 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in November 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-november-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-november-2021 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:10:31 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=36175 The holiday season is around the corner and Houstonians will have a plethora of choices for dining out before the end of the year. New additions this month include a downtown brasserie from a popular bakery and well-regarded chef, a neighborhood spot in Garden Oaks and a high-end northern Italian restaurant in the Galleria area. […]

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]]> 194751 Wine & Beer Bar in Unexpected Venue is a Houston Heights Gem https://houstonnewmedia.org/wine-beer-bar-in-unexpected-venue-is-a-houston-heights-gem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wine-beer-bar-in-unexpected-venue-is-a-houston-heights-gem Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:48:13 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35820 Opening a restaurant or bar during the height of the pre-vaccine pandemic was a risky endeavor, but Tashi and Rebecca Garcia were determined. With an industry background (Garcia paid his dues working front and back of the house at Smith and Wollensky, Brash Brewery, State of Grace and Johnny’s Gold Brick), the couple were running […]

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]]> 179656 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in October 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-october-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-october-2021 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:44:09 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35677 Fall 2021 arrived in Houston with a round of blissful cool fronts, and you know what that means: it’s time to go out and get some fresh air. Need a destination? As always, there are plenty of new restaurants in Houston to try. Whether you are in the mood to sample additions from well known […]

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]]> 175021 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in September 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-september-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-september-2021 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:27:55 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=34973 Houston’s restaurant scene continues to evolve, despite the ongoing pandemic. There are several new additions to this month’s Hit List: a tavern from a well-established, local chef and restaurateur, a Canadian import that opened in the Galleria, a self-serve wine destination in Spring Branch and more. Whether you are looking for a full-service meal or […]

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]]> 157748 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in July 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-july-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-july-2021 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:33:39 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=34378 Summer is officially here, and with the heat, humidity, and afternoon showers come several new Houston dining options to keep you cool and dry. Whether it’s sipping a cocktail at the Museum of Fine Art’s sleek, new restaurant or grabbing a bite at a new casual café from one of the area’s hottest restaurant groups, […]

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]]> 143065 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in June 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-june-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-june-2021 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:49:05 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=33909 It might be June, but summer temperatures have already arrived, and Houston’s dining scene is just as hot. All-day cafés seem trendy (Agnes Café & Provisions opened in April and Benjamin Berg’s NoPo Café, Market & Bar just debuted), while it still seems like the paint has barely dried at Yelo, March and the artfully […]

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]]> 134379 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in May 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-may-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-may-2021 Mon, 17 May 2021 19:58:35 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=33395 This spring, April showers bring not only May flowers but also more food, as more Houstonians are fully vaccinated and ready to get out and get eating. This edition of the Hit List still includes some favorites from last month, plus newcomers such as an East East wine bar and the Houston outpost of a […]

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]]> 128460 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in April 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-april-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-to-visit-in-april-2021 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:52:13 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=33100 After a year of few new restaurants in Houston due to pandemic-driven complications and restrictions, the pace of openings is getting back to normal — and “normal” means, “Don’t blink, or you’ll miss something.” This edition of the Hit List not only includes recent openings such as YELO and KP’s Kitchen, but also catches up […]

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]]> 123325 Food-Focused Houston Charity Takes its Urban Farm to the Streets https://houstonnewmedia.org/food-focused-houston-charity-takes-its-urban-farm-to-the-streets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-focused-houston-charity-takes-its-urban-farm-to-the-streets Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:20:17 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=30990 Working to provide healthier food options and a better understanding and appreciation of healthy eating and ingredients since 2005, Recipe For Success Foundation is taking to the streets with fresh, local produce. The organization operates Hope Farms on seven acres just south of City Hall and is introducing Hope Farms Rolling Green Market, a pop-up […]

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]]> 101737 Food & Drink Gifts From Houston Artisans That You Can Ship https://houstonnewmedia.org/food-drink-gifts-from-houston-artisans-that-you-can-ship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-drink-gifts-from-houston-artisans-that-you-can-ship Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:42:24 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=29584 As we wind down what has been a tumultuous year for everyone, especially the restaurant industry, the holidays are on the horizon. Those who live as Houstonians — or used to — know that the city has a wealth of excellent food, wine and much more. The downside: many of these culinary treasures cannot be […]

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]]> 92105 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants For October 2020 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-for-october-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-for-october-2020 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:31:56 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=28497 As we head into fall, Houston restaurant owners continues to navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the difficulties, some are still daring to open new eateries. The latest crop of openings include familiar favorites in new locations, rebirths of longtime classics and new ideas from locally renowned chefs. Acadian Coast, 2929 Navigation: […]

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]]> 82345 The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants For October 2020 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-for-october-2020-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hit-list-new-houston-restaurants-for-october-2020-2 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:31:56 +0000 http://spd.loc/?p=28497 As we head into fall, Houston restaurant owners continues to navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the difficulties, some are still daring to open new eateries. The latest crop of openings include familiar favorites in new locations, rebirths of longtime classics and new ideas from locally renowned chefs. Acadian Coast, 2929 Navigation: […]

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]]> 83573 Restaurant Happenings & Specials for Labor Day 2020 in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/restaurant-happenings-specials-for-labor-day-2020-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-happenings-specials-for-labor-day-2020-in-houston Sat, 05 Sep 2020 16:54:07 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=27804 While celebrating Labor Day during COVID-19 is different than previous years, Houstonians can still enjoy a plethora of choices on Monday around town or at home. Here’s a list of restaurants around town doing something special for the holiday weekend, including all-day brunches on Monday, thick steaks to go, family feasts to take home and […]

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