Author: Ryan Kasey Baker

Houston Food Finder: Spring Branch Doughnut Shop’s Future Depends on Customers Returning

Tucked away off of I-10 at Westview and Beltway 8 sits a charming, classic doughnut shop. Instead of serving the trendy (and sometimes bizarre) specialties, Snowflake Donuts at 10780 Westview has served classics such as glazed, cinnamon twists and blueberry cake for the last eight years. Owner Leakhena Lin has operated it for the past three […]

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Houston Food Finder: Dozier’s BBQ in Fulshear Sports a New Patio and the Former Pitmaster of Buck’s BBQ

A combination barbecue restaurant, general store, deli and meat processor, Dozier’s BBQ at 8222 Farm to Market 359 has been part of the Fulshear landscape since 1957. The bacon alone is so exceptional that the 41st President, George H.W Bush had it shipped to the White House. Even longtime well-regarded mainstays can’t stay static, though. […]

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Houston Food Finder: Bar Nestled In Heights Japanese Restaurant is a Worthy Destination

Kanpai Club is now open inside of Heights sushi bar Hando at 518 West 11th in the Heights. The new bar showcases an extensive selection of creative cocktails, high-end spirits and sake, quality beer and eclectic bar bites. Houston Food Finder was invited to a media preview to explore the space and offerings. Intended as an overflow […]

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Houston Food Finder: First Bite: Grub Kitchen and Bar Has Reopened in Katy

Grub Kitchen and Bar has reopened its Katy restaurant. Situated directly off I-10 at 19143 Katy Fwy, this location of the Texas-based craft burger chain has been closed for the bulk of the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded in College Station in 2012, the restaurant is known for its well-priced and creative burgers, along with handcrafted and […]

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Houston Food Finder: New Houston Restaurants Coming to Museum District; Acclaimed Chef Dishes the Details

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s new Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at 5500 Main Street, which showcases a large collection of international modern and contemporary art, will soon also feature two new restaurants. This spring, New York-based Bastion Restaurants (formerly Invest Hospitality), which also owns La Table in Houston’s Galleria area, is bringing Michelin-starred […]

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Houston Food Finder: First Bite: Ambitious Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Debut in Spring Branch

Long Point Road, which is already of one of Houston’s best food destinations, is now home to Degust, a restaurant featuring tasting menus by chef Brandon Silva, and high-end cocktail lounge, Diversión, by “bar chef” Steven Salazar. Both are opening on Thursday, January 14, at 7202 Long Point in Spring Branch. Both Salazar and Silva […]

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Houston Food Finder: First Bite: The Over-the-Top Grilled Cheese Restaurant Taking Houston by Storm

For many, a grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect comfort food. However, Twisted Grilled Cheese‘s new brick-and-mortar shop at 5555 Washington takes it to another level. In a little over a year, this specialty grilled cheese-maker has gone from a food truck with a massive Instagram following to a two-truck operation and, now,  to opening […]

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Houston Food Finder: Houston’s Largest Distillery Is Now Serving Comforting Bar Fare

Gulf Coast Distillers, Houston’s largest spirits distillery, is now serving food at Ben’s Den, its onsite tasting room. Located at 5610 Clinton in east Houston, the distillery is best known for Giant Bourbon and stepping in to produce hand sanitizer when there was a nationwide shortage. Gulf Coast originally planned to start food service prior […]

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Houston Food Finder: Beloved Wine & Whisky Bar in Downtown Houston Has Closed

2020 has been a difficult year for the Houston hospitality industry, with the shuttering of up-and-comers and long-standing institutions alike. Now, it’s claimed Public Services Wine & Whisky, the beautiful and well-regarded wine and whisky bar in the historic Cotton Exchange Building at 202 Travis. In a social media post, Justin Vann, who co-owned the […]

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Houston Food Finder: Houston Cocktail Bar Anvil Tests Opening While Plans for Reviving Tongue-Cut Sparrow Evolve

After closing the doors for several months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two of Houston’s most acclaimed cocktail bars are working on reopening plans. Anvil Bar & Refuge has tentatively reopened while plans are underway for Tongue-Cut Sparrow to temporarily relocate to the former Penny Quarter space. Coffee shop and wine bar Penny Quarter […]

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