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Houston’s Most Underrated Restaurants

Megha McSwain — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:43:29 +0000

Kriti Kitchen in West U is one of the city’s best kept secrets. | Ajna Jai

In a foodie-rich city, it’s easy to fly under the radar, but it’s high time these restaurants get the attention they deserve In a city like Houst...

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The Ultimate Guide to Houston’s Food Halls

Megha McSwain — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:43:19 +0000

Houston’s food halls are a wonderful showcase of the breadth of the city’s food scene. | Lyric Market

With multiple dining establishments and bars under one roof, these bustling food courts serve as a showcase and hub f...

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Legendary Houston Live Music Destination Dan Electros Gets Its Groove Back

Megha McSwain — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:47:27 +0000

The live music stage at Dan Electros has welcomed such legendary talent as Billy Givens and Stevie Ray Vaughan. | Dan Electros

With a dynamic power duo at its helm, Dan Electros Guitar Bar is rocking the Heights once aga...

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The 16 Hottest New Brunches in Houston, February 2024

Megha McSwain — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:01:57 +0000

Brunch is served. | Caroline Fontenot

Buzzy brunch menus with dreamy cocktails and epic eats are coming in hot, giving diners lots to consider Dining and day drinking during brunch is practically a national pastime, and...

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The Ultimate Guide to Houston’s Food Halls

Megha McSwain — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Houston’s food halls are a wonderful showcase of the breadth of the city’s food scene. | Lyric Market

With multiple dining establishments and bars under one roof, these bustling food courts serve as a showcase and hub f...

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The Best Upper Kirby Restaurants

Megha McSwain — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Chamorro de Puerco en Salsa Verde con Verdolagas at Arnaldo Richards’ Picos Restaurant | Arnaldo Richards’ Picos Restaurant

With Indian, Ethiopian, and Mexican restaurants and great burgers, get a taste of Houston’s dive...

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These 11 Gas Station Restaurants in Houston Are Worth Stopping For

Megha McSwain — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:09:18 +0000

Buc-ee’s brisket sandwiches, breakfast tacos, deli, and fudge counter make it a road trip mainstay. | Buc-ee’s

Buc-ee’s is a given, but at these other hidden gems, you can fill up on more than soda and candy In a city as...

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12 Houston Restaurants Serving Flavorful Beijing Duck

Megha McSwain — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:02:59 +0000

The Beijing duck at Benny Chow’s requires three days of preparation. | Brian Kennedy

The traditional Chinese dish is well-represented in Houston Like carving a turkey on Thanksgiving or ham on Easter, there is something ...

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16 Essential Lunch Spots in Houston

Megha McSwain — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:25:35 +0000

Mid-day meals for every type of Houstonian. | Jenn Duncan

With steaming bowls of ramen and gumbo, heaping platters of pasta, and cheesy burgers, these restaurants offer proper sustenance for lunch Breakfast may be the mo...

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The 20 Best Restaurants in River Oaks

Megha McSwain — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:32:52 +0000

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With bright Indian fare, irresistible tacos al carbon, Michelin-recognized pizza, and this ritzy neighborhood touts some of the finest dining and diverse choices in the city River Oaks may be known for ...

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Barbie Fever Takes Over Houston Restaurants With Pink Food and Drink Specials

Megha McSwain — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:34:16 +0000

Houston restaurants and bars are celebrating the Barbie film with plenty of pink. | Dylan Scardino

Gear up for the summer’s biggest blockbuster with sparkly cocktails, pink cupcakes, waffles, gelato, and more Until furth...

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Where to Eat in Houston’s Garden Oaks and Oak Forest Area

Megha McSwain — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The charming GOOF neighborhood is filled with diverse cuisine. | Sao Lao Thai Café

The GOOF, as it is affectionately called, is buzzing with new restaurants and bars Just outside the 610 loop, sandwiched between 290 and ...

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This Summer Brings a Series of Hot Restaurant Openings to Houston’s Autry Park

Megha McSwain — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:30:40 +0000

Lick Honest Ice Cream is just one of the many food establishments heading for Houston’s Autry Park this summer. | Annie Raye

From a coffee shop fitness studio to a luxe steakhouse, here is the lowdown on the soon-to-be-...

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Where to Eat and Drink in Houston’s Booming East End

Megha McSwain — Fri, 19 May 2023 19:07:54 +0000

Put Nancy’s Hustle’s Nancy Cakes on your East End bucket list. | Brittany Britto Garley

From EaDo to the Greater East End, the area is a hotbed for great dining The pocket of Houston that lies east of the skyscrapers and...

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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Is Tired of the Omakase Obsession

Megha McSwain — Tue, 16 May 2023 19:27:51 +0000

Despite omakase-only restaurants, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is sticking to a combination of tried and true, exciting and new for his customers. | Bread and Butter/Nobu

As omakase-only restaurants trend in the city, Nobu remai...

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Lucille’s Chef Chris Williams Reveals Exciting Plans For Houston’s Historic El Dorado Ballroom

Megha McSwain — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:41:23 +0000

Chef Chris Williams breathes new life into Houston’s El Dorado Ballroom. | The Franky Collective

The storied space has been reimagined to feature a new era of live performers, an art gallery, and an all-day cafe and mark...

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The Team Behind the Pit Room and Candente Fires Up a New Wood-Burning Steakhouse in Houston

Megha McSwain — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:19:13 +0000

Andiron opens its doors in the Allen Parkway corridor. | Julie Soefer

With a Michelin Starred chef at its helm, Andiron opens today in the Allen Parkway corridor After years of earning praise for its smoked meats at the ...

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Houston’s Second Ward Swim Club Oasis Makes Its Splashy Return

Megha McSwain — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:00:16 +0000

El Segundo Swim Club reopens this month with poolside yoga and a new live DJ series As the spring season begins to heat up and Houston’s dog days of summer inch nearer, locals are already looking for ways to beat the heat. Thank...

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Houston Restaurant Power Duo Parts Ways With Forthcoming Boutique Galveston Hotel Lucine

Megha McSwain — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:40:20 +0000

Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel, owners of Thorough Fare hospitality group. | Jenn Duncan Photography

Bobby Heugel and chef Justin Yu are shifting their focus to a new coffee shop and wine bar in Montrose and a second outpost...

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A ‘Healthy’ Austin Restaurant Transplant Lands in the Montrose Collective

Megha McSwain — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:39:36 +0000

Picnik is opening its first Houston locale on April 24. | Picnik Restaurant

When Picnik opens this month, expect a menu of food and drinks made sans refined sugar, seed oils, gluten, or peanuts In the latest news of Aust...

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