Megha Bhandari - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/megha-bhandari/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:48:42 +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 Megha Bhandari - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/megha-bhandari/ 32 32 103504436 16 Classic Restaurants Every Houstonian Should Visit At Least Once https://houstonnewmedia.org/16-classic-restaurants-every-houstonian-should-visit-at-least-once/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=16-classic-restaurants-every-houstonian-should-visit-at-least-once Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:20:03 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-classic-oldest-restaurants Brenner’s Steakhouse/Facebook

From iconic burgers to killer Tex-Mex, these longstanding restaurants have stuck around for a reason Houston’s culinary landscape has broadened considerably over the years, but it always had...

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]]> 123073 The Best Margaritas in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/15-supremely-refreshing-margaritas-to-drink-right-now-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-supremely-refreshing-margaritas-to-drink-right-now-in-houston Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:33:10 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-margaritas-frozen-on-the-rocks Sometimes the day just calls for a margarita. | Adair Concepts

Frozen or on the rocks, absolutely nothing can beat the classic combo of salt, lime, and tequila Thanks to Houston’s epic Tex-Mex scene, the city is brimmin...

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]]> 122291 11 Luxe Truffle Dishes Worth the Splurge in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/11-luxe-truffle-dishes-worth-the-splurge-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=11-luxe-truffle-dishes-worth-the-splurge-in-houston Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:48:14 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-truffle-dishes-restaurants Spaghetti al tartufo nero from Potente | Potente/Facebook

Where to find show-stopping black truffle topped pasta, pizza, dry-aged steak, lobster pot pie and more Gone are the days when black or white truffles were a rar...

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]]> 121610 Where to Eat the Freshest Poke Bowls in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-eat-the-freshest-poke-bowls-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-eat-the-freshest-poke-bowls-in-houston Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:11:15 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-poke-bowl-restaurants Saucy bowls await at SeaSide Poke | Kimberly Park

The combination of raw fish, fluffy rice, and tons of veggies makes for the perfect warm weather lunch option A major food trend a couple of years ago, poke bowls have of...

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]]> 120342 11 Super-Fresh Ceviches to Try This Spring https://houstonnewmedia.org/11-super-fresh-ceviches-to-try-this-spring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=11-super-fresh-ceviches-to-try-this-spring Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-ceviche-restaurants Lime-cured red snapper ceviche from Caracol. | Caracol/Facebook

Bright citrus and top-notch fish make ceviche the perfect warm weather dish Thanks to Houston’s typically sweltering spring and summer seasons, chowing dow...

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]]> 119697 Where to Indulge in Houston’s Most Decadent Uni Dishes https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-indulge-in-houstons-most-decadent-uni-dishes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-indulge-in-houstons-most-decadent-uni-dishes Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-uni-dishes-sea-urchin-roe Kata Robata’s uni chawanmushi | Julie Soefer

Elevate sushi, pasta, and so much more with rich and briny sea urchin roe With its smooth, velvety texture, blazing orange color and robust oceanic flavor, sea urchin roe is c...

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]]> 119389 12 Perfectly Luxurious Lobster Dishes in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-perfectly-luxurious-lobster-dishes-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-perfectly-luxurious-lobster-dishes-in-houston Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-lobster-dishes-pasta-thermidor-lobster-rolls Kata Robata’s lobster sando | Carla Gomez

Life is better with lobster thermidor, lobster tails and more Even though it isn’t exactly a Gulf staple, Houston restaurants still boast plenty of ways to get a luxurious lobs...

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]]> 119120 Where to Eat the Spiciest, Sauciest Seafood Boils in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-eat-the-spiciest-sauciest-seafood-boils-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-eat-the-spiciest-sauciest-seafood-boils-in-houston Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-boiled-seafood-shrimp-crab-legs-crawfish-clams-mussels Spicy, buttery crab legs at Shell Shack | Shell Shack/Facebook

Ranging from classic Cajun crawfish to Thai basil shrimp, these are the city’s standout boiled seafood destinations  In a city like Houston with long st...

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]]> 119069 11 Crave-Worthy Crab Dishes in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/11-crave-worthy-crab-dishes-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=11-crave-worthy-crab-dishes-in-houston Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:00:58 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-crab-restaurants-dishes-king-crab-gulf-blue-crab Wood-roasted king crab legs from Georgia James | Julie Soefer

Whether it’s sourced from the Gulf or the cold waters of Alaska, sweet and tender crab gets the star treatment in Houston The addition of tender, sweet crab c...

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]]> 118811 The Best Farmers Markets to Explore Around Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/find-the-freshest-produce-in-houston-at-these-10-farmers-markets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=find-the-freshest-produce-in-houston-at-these-10-farmers-markets Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:33:50 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-farmers-markets Get your hands on farm fresh produce and homemade treats at Houston’s best farmers markets. | Azteca Farmers Market

From fresh produce, eggs, and prepared meals to pet goods and supplies, shop ‘til you drop at these boun...

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]]> 116086 10 Destinations for Grab and Go Meals You Can Enjoy Anywhere https://houstonnewmedia.org/10-destinations-for-grab-and-go-meals-you-can-enjoy-anywhere/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-destinations-for-grab-and-go-meals-you-can-enjoy-anywhere Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-houston-restaurants-pop-ups-grab-and-go-meals-food-groceries Mushroom, eggs and cheese croissant, a grab-and-go option from Common Bond On The Go | Common Bond On The Go/Facebook

Where to grab gourmet eats, baked goods, groceries, and more Not too long ago, the quick and convenien...

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]]> 113116 18 Houston Restaurants That Will Help Make Valentine’s Day Special https://houstonnewmedia.org/13-lovely-last-minute-options-for-valentines-day-takeout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=13-lovely-last-minute-options-for-valentines-day-takeout Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:18:20 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-valentines-day-restaurants Pondicheri is offering two five-course meals for Valentine’s Day | Pondicheri/Facebook

Spoil your sweetheart with an intimate dinner for two at one of these romantic restaurants Say what you will about the corny candy he...

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]]> 108172 14 Excellent Healthy Restaurants in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/14-excellent-healthy-restaurants-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14-excellent-healthy-restaurants-in-houston Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:11:34 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-healthy-food-paleo-organic The Harvest Salad from Local Foods | Local Foods

Satisfy hungry bellys with much more than salads Now that the new year is officially in full swing, it’s easy to fall back into old habits and keep eating the same old bor...

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]]> 105292 Where to Find King Cakes in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-find-the-best-king-cakes-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-find-the-best-king-cakes-in-houston Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-king-cakes-fat-tuesday-mardi-gras These vibrant, sugar-dusted oval cakes are reemerging in bakery cases all over town, and some restaurants are putting their own spin on the classic dessert From Three Kings Day on January 6 to carnival season’s conclusion on Fat...

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]]> 105081 Where to Find the Best Take-Home Charcuterie Boards in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-find-the-best-take-home-charcuterie-boards-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-find-the-best-take-home-charcuterie-boards-in-houston Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:30:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/2021/1/21/22241042/houston-best-take-home-charcuterie-boxes-takeout a charcuterie plate from Graze. | Graze/Facebook

Stunning cheese boards, snack plates, and more are now abundant Dining out of to-go containers has become part of the new normal, and it’s no longer limited to dinner, dr...

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]]> 104301 13 Stellar Houston Vegetarian Restaurants https://houstonnewmedia.org/15-stellar-houston-vegetarian-restaurants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-stellar-houston-vegetarian-restaurants Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:27:32 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-vegetarian-restaurants The yummy vegan tacos at Cascabel. | Cascabel

Burgers, nachos, and spicy sandwiches — these vegetarian spots are deeply cravable Being a vegetarian in Texas might sound challenging, but it’s not for Houstonians. The ci...

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]]> 101682 Where to Warm Up With Hot Cocktails in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-warm-up-with-hot-cocktails-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-warm-up-with-hot-cocktails-in-houston Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-hot-toddies-boozy-hot-chocolate-hot-cocktails Julep’s Cromstock Toddy | Photo courtesy Julep

The city’s most comforting hot toddies, spiked hot chocolate and more Houston may not be the coldest city in the country, but it is one of the coolest — and when temps dro...

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]]> 99038 Where to Find the Best Hanukkah Eats in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-find-the-best-hanukkah-eats-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-find-the-best-hanukkah-eats-in-houston Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:49:45 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-hanukkah-restaurants Restaurants like Hamsa are offering full spreads this Hanukkah season. | Kirsten Gilliam

Find latkes, fluffy challah, and delicious knish at these restaurants and bakeries The festive season is in full swing, and for som...

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]]> 94960 Where to Score the Best Pies in Houston for the Holiday Season https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-score-the-best-pies-for-the-holiday-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-score-the-best-pies-for-the-holiday-season Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:35:47 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-pies-houston Find fruit and cream-filled pastries, baked to perfection at these Houston bakeries and restaurants Turkey Day may soon be approaching in Houston — the ancestral home of the Karankawa, Coahuiltecan, Atakapa-Ishak, and Sana peopl...

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]]> 90774 Where to Secure Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Houston This Year https://houstonnewmedia.org/20-excellent-options-for-thanksgiving-day-dining-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-excellent-options-for-thanksgiving-day-dining-in-houston Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:20:28 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-thanksgiving-day-dinner-lunch-brunch Take the thought and cooking out of Thanksgiving this year. | Courtesy of Paula Murphy

Fancy up your home feast with a la carte sides or find a complete sit-down turkey dinner with all of the trimmings at these restauran...

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