Lauren Bebeau - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/lauren-bebeau/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:56:18 +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 Lauren Bebeau - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/lauren-bebeau/ 32 32 103504436 Shoppers Can Now Get Groceries AND Restaurant Meals at Kroger in the Heights https://houstonnewmedia.org/shoppers-can-now-get-groceries-and-restaurant-meals-at-kroger-in-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shoppers-can-now-get-groceries-and-restaurant-meals-at-kroger-in-the-heights Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:56:18 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38460 Imagine this: your family members or friends are all wanting to order dinner from different restaurants. Now, instead of having to compromise on only one restaurant, pick up from multiple places or wait for numerous third-party delivery services (paying tips and fees for each one), you can now just visit a grocery store. Well, if […]

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]]> 281292 Bread Man Baking Company in Houston Makes Huge Leap & Expands Statewide https://houstonnewmedia.org/bread-man-baking-company-in-houston-makes-huge-leap-expands-statewide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bread-man-baking-company-in-houston-makes-huge-leap-expands-statewide Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:19:54 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38423 A new, 40,000-square-foot facility at 305 Gelhorn has enabled local Houston bakery Bread Man Baking Co. to start shipping statewide from Houston. The new facility is a huge leap from the prior one, which was only 4,500-square-feet.  Owner Tasos Katsaounis is living the American dream as a first-generation Greek-American. Born and raised in North Texas, Katsaounis […]

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]]> 276202 Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin’s Houston Location of Loro Now Open in The Heights https://houstonnewmedia.org/tyson-cole-and-aaron-franklins-houston-location-of-loro-now-open-in-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tyson-cole-and-aaron-franklins-houston-location-of-loro-now-open-in-the-heights Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:44:02 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=38231 Loro Houston officially opened its doors on February 23 at 1001 West 11th after months of anticipation. Dubbed an Asian smokehouse, Loro’s first location is in Austin and is the collaboration of James Beard Award winners chef Tyson Cole and pitmaster Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. The menu showcases the passion both Cole and Franklin […]

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]]> 262703 Under The Radar: Amore Italian Restaurant in Houston is Buzz-Worthy, Despite Little Publicity https://houstonnewmedia.org/under-the-radar-amore-italian-restaurant-in-houston-is-buzz-worthy-despite-little-publicity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=under-the-radar-amore-italian-restaurant-in-houston-is-buzz-worthy-despite-little-publicity Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:53:53 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37976 Driving down South Shepherd, you might notice an upscale restaurant where the outdoor entrance is dressed up with floral planters and the interior is decked out in white linens. Amore Italian Restaurant at 3310 South Shepherd (in the former Maine-ly Sandwiches space) got our attention, and it should get yours, too. Once inside, you might […]

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]]> 252077 Bravo Top Chef: Houston Series Debuts in March, and Here’s Who’s Showing Up https://houstonnewmedia.org/bravo-top-chef-houston-series-debuts-in-march-and-heres-whos-showing-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bravo-top-chef-houston-series-debuts-in-march-and-heres-whos-showing-up Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:04:09 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37714 Bravo cooking competition series “Top Chef” is returning on Thursday, March 3 — and this time, it was filmed in Houston. Episodes air at 7 p.m. Central Time and will showcase the Bayou City in all its diverse culinary glory. The Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning series, produced by Magical Elves, returns for its 19th season […]

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]]> 242918 Meet the Houston-Beaumont Trio Competing on Disney+ Cake Challenge Series “Foodtastic” https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-the-houston-beaumont-trio-competing-on-disney-cake-challenge-series-foodtastic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-the-houston-beaumont-trio-competing-on-disney-cake-challenge-series-foodtastic Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:22:15 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=37116 All it took was one social media post of Houston resident Dillion Barlow and Maurice Abelman’s elaborate food art design featuring Davy Jones of “Pirates of the Carribean” to get him noticed by Disney and the producers of the new Disney+ show “Foodtastic.”  Born and raised in Nederland, about 100 miles outside of Houston, Barlow […]

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]]> 221994 First Bite: Berg Hospitality’s New Houston Restaurant Brings Rustic Italian To The Heights https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-bite-berg-hospitalitys-new-houston-restaurant-brings-rustic-italian-to-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-bite-berg-hospitalitys-new-houston-restaurant-brings-rustic-italian-to-the-heights Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:47:53 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=36842 Trattoria Sofia, the newest concept from Berg Hospitality Group, opened November 26 at 911 West 11th in the Heights. The rustic-yet-classic Italian eater is the eighth restaurant currently operated by the group, which was founded by CEO Benjamin Berg, and there are more on the way. Founded in 2018, the group’s portfolio includes B&B Butchers Houston, […]

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]]> 215770 Iconic House of Pies Restaurant Expands With New Locations in Cypress and Katy https://houstonnewmedia.org/iconic-house-of-pies-restaurant-expands-with-new-locations-in-cypress-and-katy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iconic-house-of-pies-restaurant-expands-with-new-locations-in-cypress-and-katy Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:00:18 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=36812 It’s a fair bet that most Houstonians have at least one fond memory from the iconic House of Pies. The 24-hour restaurant welcomes anyone craving sweet or savory sustenance, whether they want heaping portions of classic American fare after a 12-hour work shift or a spot to enjoy post-club, late-night munchies. The no-frills diner offers […]

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]]> 214487 Celebrity Chef Opens Pan-Latin Steakhouse in Downtown Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/celebrity-chef-opens-pan-latin-steakhouse-in-downtown-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrity-chef-opens-pan-latin-steakhouse-in-downtown-houston Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:32:09 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=36604 On November 1, the Four Seasons Houston, located downtown at 1300 Lamar Street, welcomed Toro Toro Houston, a new Pan-Latin restaurant as part of its sleek, multi-year, multi-million dollar remodeling. The steakhouse is one of over 50 dining concepts overseen by international chef Richard Sandoval’s eponymous Richard Sandoval Hospitality. Born and raised in Mexico, Sandoval […]

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]]> 204783 The Palm Relocates to Swanky New Digs in Downtown Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-palm-relocates-to-swanky-new-digs-in-downtown-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-palm-relocates-to-swanky-new-digs-in-downtown-houston Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:02:47 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35974 On October 1, iconic Houston steakhouse The Palm opened the doors of its swanky new downtown location at 1201 Fannin. The restaurant previously resided on Westheimer, and the move marks its first big relocation in over forty years. The Palm Restaurant was founded in New York City in 1926 by Italian immigrants Pio Bazzi and […]

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]]> 184060 Houston Father-Son Duo Compete on “Top Chef: Family Style” https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-father-son-duo-compete-on-top-chef-family-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-father-son-duo-compete-on-top-chef-family-style Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:37:49 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35925 Houstonians can catch two of their own on “Top Chef: Family Style” with new episodes of the cooking competition dropping every Thursday for the next few weeks on NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming network. Missouri City residents Willie Blue and Khalil Blue are a father-son duo competing for the title of “Top Chef: Family Style” champion. While […]

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]]> 183225 Bravo’s Top Chef is Filming 19th Season in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/bravos-top-chef-is-filming-19th-season-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bravos-top-chef-is-filming-19th-season-in-houston Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:34:43 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=35597 It took 19 seasons for Bravo’s Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning series “Top Chef“ to fully explore Houston’s culinary excellence. Often considered the nation’s most diverse city, Houston, with restaurants offering over 140 different cuisines, epitomizes what the show is striving to represent: an American culinary landscape where many cultures rub shoulders. Accompanying the announcement […]

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]]> 171740 Get a Taste of Peyton Manning’s Bourbon at Houston Golf-Themed Charity Film Fest https://houstonnewmedia.org/get-a-taste-of-peyton-mannings-bourbon-at-houston-golf-themed-charity-film-fest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-a-taste-of-peyton-mannings-bourbon-at-houston-golf-themed-charity-film-fest Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:05:27 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=34787 There is no shortage of celebrity-backed alcohol brands on the market these days. However, Sweetens Cove Spirits Company promises a top-shelf taste that is also backed by well-known sports superstars Andy Roddick and Peyton Manning. The company is showcasing its bourbon in Houston on Monday, August 9 at iPic Theatre at 4444 Westheimer in River […]

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]]> 149364 Good News: Omakase is Returning to Top Houston Japanese Restaurant Kata Robata https://houstonnewmedia.org/good-news-omakase-is-returning-to-top-houston-japanese-restaurant-kata-robata/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-news-omakase-is-returning-to-top-houston-japanese-restaurant-kata-robata Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:17:19 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=34351 The omakase service is resuming at Kata Robata at 3600 Kirby, after a temporary halt during the pandemic. According to a press release, in 2020, the restaurant was sending out so many takeout meals that there was just no capacity to also create the customized omakase offerings.   Kata Robata is known as one of the […]

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]]> 141216 Texas A&M Student Favorite Opens First Houston-Area Restaurant In Katy https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-am-student-favorite-opens-first-houston-area-restaurant-in-katy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-am-student-favorite-opens-first-houston-area-restaurant-in-katy Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:03:46 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=34224 Layne’s Chicken Fingers has opened in Katy, giving locals a taste of the “soon to be famous” tenders that earned an initial following in College Station. The brand’s first Houston-area outpost opened on June 26 at 23703 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, complete with a drive-thru. Customers will find signature dishes such as crisp chicken fingers, sandwiches, […]

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]]> 138413 Music Meets Munchies In Exclusive Chicken Collaboration With Local Rap Icon https://houstonnewmedia.org/music-meets-munchies-in-exclusive-chicken-collaboration-with-local-rap-icon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=music-meets-munchies-in-exclusive-chicken-collaboration-with-local-rap-icon Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:26:52 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=34096 Houston native Slim Thug may be famous for his accomplishments in the music industry, but he has culinary chops, too. The rap icon has collaborated with Chick’nCone to add a HOGGLIFE Sauce and HOGGLIFE Cone to the restaurant’s lineup of fried chicken served in hand-rolled waffle cones. Both are available for a limited time exclusively […]

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]]> 136844 Where to Dine for Father’s Day 2021 in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-dine-for-fathers-day-2021-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-dine-for-fathers-day-2021-in-houston Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:07:31 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=33976 Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, and Dad deserves the best that Houston can offer — especially since so many families didn’t get to go out and celebrate in 2020 due to the pandemic. Plenty of locales are serving specials sure to satisfy the patriarch of the family, from sensational seafood to Texas-sized steaks. We’ve […]

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