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The Most Anticipated Houston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2025

Brittany Britto Garley — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:03:46 +0000

Summer has arrived — the kids are out of school, the heat is on, and vacation is calling, hopefully with a drink in hand. Fortunately, Houston’s dining scene never rests. This summer, a new slate of long-awaited openings joins some of the hottest restaurants in town. From a pop-up-turned-burger joint in East End to the […]

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How a James Beard Award-winning Texas Chef Is Reshaping New American Cuisine in the Houston Suburbs

Brittany Britto Garley — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Chef Thomas Bille doesn’t just serve food — he tells stories. At Belly of the Beast, the intimate restaurant he runs in Spring, Texas, with his wife Elizabeth, Bille merges his Mexican American heritage, French culinary training, and family memories into dishes that are personal, playful, and genre-defying. From caviar-topped empanadas to birria tacos with […]

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Houston’s ‘Top Chef’ Winner Tristen Epps Is Taking His Afro-Caribbean Cuisine on the Road

Brittany Britto Garley — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:39:12 +0000

Tristen Epps was already a rising force in Houston’s culinary scene, and now the James Beard semifinalist has even more accolades under his belt. Judges of the reality television cooking competition Top Chef crowned Epps the winner of its 22nd season, Top Chef: Destination Canada, on Thursday, June 12, after an outstanding run that showcased […]

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3 Houston Restaurants to Try This Weekend: June 13

Brittany Britto Garley — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:55:45 +0000

Each week, we’ll provide a trusty list of recommendations to answer the most pressing of questions: “Where should I eat?“ Here are three places to check out this weekend in Houston. And if you need ideas on where to drink, here’s our list of the hottest places to get cocktails in town. For a spread […]

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The Best Pizza Restaurants in Houston

Brittany Britto Garley — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:53:34 +0000

There’s no denying the comforting, convenient appeal of a perfect slice of cheesy pizza delivered right to the door, but the truth is that some of Houston’s best pizzas are homegrown. Instead of propping up major national chains, visiting a local neighborhood pizzeria for pick-up or dine-in can yield a far more fulfilling experience — […]

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Houston’s Newest Seed Oil-Free Steakhouse Sells a ‘Texas Strip’

Brittany Britto Garley — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:08:12 +0000

A new steakhouse in Houston is flipping the script on tradition with a menu that ditches seed oils, embraces beef tallow, and even renames the iconic New York strip — calling it the “Texas strip,” instead. King Steak opened in the Galleria area at the end of May, offering what chef Eric Aldis says is […]

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3 Houston Restaurants to Try This Weekend: June 6

Brittany Britto Garley — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Dig in to these Houston dining destinations this weekend. | ChòpnBlọk

Where to go for bar food that doesn’t disappoint, one of Houston’s best defining new restaurants, and a restaurant that’ll make you feel proud to be ...

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The Saddest Houston Restaurant Closings to Know This June

Brittany Britto Garley — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:59:53 +0000

Houston is entering its summer season, and while there are many anticipated and new restaurants, there are just as many closing. Owners continue to cite a challenging economy as the reason behind their closures, while others are still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Beryl and last year’s other weather disasters. Here are some of […]

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A Whopping 24 New Houston Restaurant and Bar Openings You Should Know About

Brittany Britto Garley — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:12:18 +0000

Get your summer started at Houston’s newest restaurants. | Becca Wright

April and May ushered in a new class of Houston restaurants, including a posh new pickleball venue, sushi bars, a steakhouse, and more This period...

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The Best Dishes Eater Houston Ate This May 2025

Brittany Britto Garley — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:09:15 +0000

These are the Houston dishes that captivated this May.

Eater Houston’s editor devoured comforting rice cakes with ragu, lemongrass catfish congee, lobster gnocchi, and a refreshing heart of palm salad There are more tha...

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The Texas Michelin-Recognized Sommelier Who Takes Benadryl to Do His Job

Brittany Britto Garley — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Steven McDonald spills in the latest Q&A. | Pappas Bros Steakhouse

Steven McDonald of Pappas Bros. Steakhouse talks fine wine, engaging younger drinkers, and how he navigates the job with a wine allergy Steven McDon...

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3 Houston Restaurants to Try This Weekend: May 30

Brittany Britto Garley — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:55:26 +0000

It’s a pizza-kind-of weekend. | Sean Rainer

Where to go for Detroit-style pizza, a cinematic experience, and a seafood dinner that’s worth the splurge Each week, we’ll provide a trusty list of recommendations to answer ...

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3 Houston Restaurants to Try This Weekend: May 30

Brittany Britto Garley — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:55:26 +0000

It’s a pizza-kind-of weekend. | Sean Rainer

Where to go for Detroit-style pizza, a cinematic experience, and a seafood dinner that’s worth the splurge Each week, we’ll provide a trusty list of recommendations to answer ...

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The Biggest Houston Restaurant News This Month, May 2025

Brittany Britto Garley — Fri, 30 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Trump Burger news dominated this month. | Getty

The TLDR of Houston food and dining news this May, including more Turkey Leg Hut drama, more motivation to travel, and Eater Houston’s uncomfortable trip to Trump Burger C...

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The Hottest Places to Dine in Houston’s Suburbs

Brittany Britto Garley — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:41:24 +0000

There’s no better time to dine outside Houston’s Loop. | Chuck Cook

Where to dine outside of Houston — in Spring, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and beyond Houston is undeniably one of the best food cities in the country. ...

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3 Houston Restaurants to Try This Weekend: May 23

Brittany Britto Garley — Fri, 23 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Cool down with a pint of Underground Creamery’s newest collaboration. | Underground Creamery

Secure a pint of Underground Creamery’s special collaboration with Uchi, travel down to Kemah to sip tiki drinks at this ...

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Where to Eat Beyond the Boardwalk in Kemah and Seabrook

Brittany Britto Garley — Wed, 21 May 2025 16:23:11 +0000

Go beyond the boardwalk in Kemah and dine your heart out. | Dylan McEwan

Munch on Damn Fine fried pies and coffee or loaded Liege waffles. Knock this rare Native American tasting menu restaurant off your bucket list, and...

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Houston Chef Chris Shepherd’s Southern Smoke Festival Returns for Its Biggest Year Yet

Brittany Britto Garley — Mon, 19 May 2025 17:32:53 +0000

Southern Smoke Festival is back for its ninth year. | D. Ortiz

A star-stuffed lineup of 80 chefs from around the country will convene in Houston’s Discovery Green, offering unlimited bites, drinks, and cooking demonstra...

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3 Houston Restaurants to Try This Weekend: May 16

Brittany Britto Garley — Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

It’s still crawfish season, so get it in while you can. | Quit Nguyen

Unwind with spicy crawfish and cold drinks. Try out a new affordable masa-fueled tasting menu, and be swayed by this Atlanta import serving Persian c...

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We Tried Trump Burger in Texas So You Don’t Have To

Brittany Britto Garley — Thu, 15 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Trump burgers on the grill. | Brett Coomer

Restaurants like Trump Burger compel diners to consider: When does a burger stop being just a burger? From Civil Rights-era lunch counter sit-ins to restaurant kitchens opera...

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