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The Best Viet-Cajun Restaurants in Houston That Go Far Beyond Crawfish

Minh Truong — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:05:25 +0000

Crawfish Cafe brings the spice. | Crawfish Cafe

Houston’s Viet-Cajun scene is brimming with spicy noodle dishes, signature crawfish dishes and seafood covered in Cajun and Vietnamese spices, and creative cuisine mash-ups...

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The 20 Best Restaurants for Private Dining

Minh Truong — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:34:55 +0000

Haywire’s grandiose Party Barn is officially open for private dining. | Haywire

Make dinner even more momentous by reserving a private room at Houston restaurants like Haywire, Rumi’s Kitchen, or Cocody The end of the ye...

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18 Houston Restaurants With Dishes Made for Sharing

Minh Truong — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:11:52 +0000

Ostia offers a family-style spread that gives diners a solid preview of its menu. | Jenn Duncan

Find family-style Italian and Malaysian dishes, Korean and Vietnamese barbecue, tapas-style bar food, and more at these Hous...

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Where to Dine Near the University of Houston and Texas Southern University

Minh Truong — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:41:39 +0000

When in search of barbecue close to UH and TSU campuses, look no further than Rays. | Rays Real Pit BBQ Shack

With barbecue, Caribbean cuisine, burgers, and more, dining options in the areas surrounding UH and TSU go far...

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18 Essential Restaurants in Bellaire

Minh Truong — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:38:35 +0000

Find a range of outstanding Vietnamese dishes at Crawfish & Noodles. | Crawfish & Noodles/Facebook

Bellaire Boulevard, alone, offers a riveting snapshot of how diverse and deep the Houston area dining scene can g...

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Where to Eat in Katy Asian Town

Minh Truong — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:06:25 +0000

Since its inception in 2018, Katy Asian Town has transformed into a culinary hub, where diners can spend all day exploring flavors that span across Asia, from Japanese and Chinese to Vietnamese and Malaysian, and beyond. What started as a handful of eateries anchored by Katy’s H Mart grocery store has grown into a dynamic […]

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17 Essential Pho Restaurants in Houston

Minh Truong — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:32:55 +0000

Find traditional pho bowls at Kau Ba in Montrose. | Kau Ba Facebook

Where to find the city’s best brothy noodle bowls Phở is the national dish of Vietnam, and while it may seem like a humble dish, its preparation can be...

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First Bite: New Houston Restaurant From Top Chef Finalist Reflects City’s Diversity

Minh Truong — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:07:42 +0000

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Jūn, located at 420 East 20th in the Heights, is one of the most-anticipated restaurant openings this year. This is, of course, because […]

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Casual Companion to Houston Restaurant Weeks Returns

Minh Truong — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:25:10 +0000

The sister event to Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW), produced by The Cleverly Stone Foundation, is back for its second year. Eat Drink HTX was launched as a companion fundraiser to […]

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Popular Montrose Coffee House Expands with Second Location in Downtown Houston

Minh Truong — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:06:52 +0000

Houston is a diverse city, and that’s reflected not only in the local food scene but also in the growing and thriving coffee culture. Between supply chain constraints, rising wages […]

Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year In Houston 2023

Minh Truong — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:15:18 +0000

More than 1.5 billion people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year, also known in different parts of Asia as Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, Tết Nguyên Đán and Seol-Nal. […]

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Houston Restaurant News Bites: Another Closure in the Same Memorial Location & More

Minh Truong — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:23:51 +0000

Houston’s food scene is always changing. Just a week into 2023, which is shaping up to be a busy year, there are already some notable openings and, unfortunately, closings to […]

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New Houston Restaurant Money Cat Brings Creative Japanese Cuisine to Upper Kirby

Minh Truong — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:00:28 +0000

We started the evening circling the block a couple of times before finding the entrance to Money Cat, the new restaurant at 2925 Richmond. There was no discernible sign (the […]

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New Upscale Sushi Restaurant in River Oaks is Off to an Uneven Start

Minh Truong — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:20:32 +0000

TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar, the new River Oaks restaurant by Daily Dose Hospitality, the team behind Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, opened in November. It’s located at 4200 Westheimer on […]

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Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 & New Year’s Day 2023 in Houston

Minh Truong — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:50:15 +0000

It’s hard to believe that 2022 is coming to end, but here we are, just a couple of weeks out from 2023. This is the first New Year’s Eve since […]

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Steakhouse Brings Korean Fine Dining to Houston Heights

Minh Truong — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:24:53 +0000

The first question Jason Cho, owner of newly opened Karne Steakhouse in the Heights, asked me was, “Where do you like to eat Korean food in Houston?” My answers were […]

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Mexico City-Inspired Retro Bar Opening in Downtown Houston

Minh Truong — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:20:27 +0000

Downtown Houston continues to be a hot destination for see-and-be-seen dining and for evening fun and debauchery. La Calle Tacos at 909 Franklin has been a mainstay for late-night sustenance […]

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First Bite: B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar Brings Classic Italian with a Twist to Sugar Land

Minh Truong — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:31:03 +0000

Recently, on a Facebook foodie group, a fellow member bemoaned moving to Sugar Land, leaving behind all their favorite inside-the-Loop restaurants for the land of chains. As a Sugar Land […]

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Downtown Houston Steakhouse Guard and Grace Continues to Evolve & Impress

Minh Truong — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:40:52 +0000

There is no shortage of steakhouses in Houston, and many of them are located downtown. So, when “modern steakhouse” Guard and Grace — named after chef and owner Troy Guard’s […]

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Lotus Seafood Keeps Loyal Followers Coming for Crack Sauce & More

Minh Truong — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:33:06 +0000

If you grew up or lived on the Southwest side of Houston, then it is very likely you stood in a long line at Lotus Seafood’s original Braeswood location, (im)patiently […]

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