Sean Hekmat - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/sean-hekmat/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:42:26 +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 Sean Hekmat - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/sean-hekmat/ 32 32 103504436 10 Houston Restaurants Doing Paella Justice https://houstonnewmedia.org/10-houston-restaurants-doing-paella-justice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-houston-restaurants-doing-paella-justice Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:29:18 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-paella-rice-dishes Paella is a dish best shared. | Barcelona Wine Bar

Seek out this traditionally Spanish rice dish at restaurants like Barcelona Wine Bar, Da Gama, and BCN Taste & Tradition Certain dishes truly lend themselv...

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]]> 783502 14 Lively Irish Pubs to Grab a Pint in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/14-lively-irish-pubs-to-grab-a-pint-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14-lively-irish-pubs-to-grab-a-pint-in-houston Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:41:29 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/14-lively-irish-pubs-to-grab-a-pint-in-houston-st-patricks-day . | Facebook

Sláinte! Head to these pubs for all the pints of Guinness, Irish whiskey shots and all the Shepherd’s Pie you can handle. Few neighborhood gathering grounds are as seminal as the Irish pub. While Houston doe...

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]]> 734078 12 Essential All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-essential-all-you-can-eat-restaurants-in-houston-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-essential-all-you-can-eat-restaurants-in-houston-2 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:57:53 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-all-you-can-eat-restaurants-buffet Hongdae 33 is just one of the many Korean restaurants offering an all-you-can-eat experience. | Jenn Duncan

Feast away at these all-you-can-eat restaurants specializing in Korean barbecue, Mediterranean cuisine, pupusas,...

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]]> 647954 12 Houston Spots Made for Drinking and Golf https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-houston-spots-made-for-drinking-and-golf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-houston-spots-made-for-drinking-and-golf Tue, 23 May 2023 15:20:50 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-mini-golf-drinks Golf and cocktails go hand-in-hand at these Houston hotspots. | Popstroke

With family-friendly grounds, a spa destination outfitted with golf bays, and a Tiger Woods-approved course with cocktails and 18-holes, these are...

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]]> 602940 12 Houston Area Spots Where Almost Anyone Can Golf https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-houston-area-spots-where-almost-anyone-can-golf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-houston-area-spots-where-almost-anyone-can-golf Tue, 23 May 2023 15:20:50 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-mini-golf-putt-putt-cocktails Get your Tiger Woods on at Popstroke in a Katy. | Popstroke

With family-friendly grounds, a spa destination outfitted with golf bays, and a Tiger Woods-approved course with cocktails and 18-holes, these are some of Houst...

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]]> 602194 The 12 Best Pools for Cocktails in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-sip-cocktails-poolside-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-sip-cocktails-poolside-in-houston Fri, 19 May 2023 18:24:41 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-pools-cocktails-houston If you can’t make it to the beach, one of these Houston pools is the next best thing. | Hotel Zaza

Finish summer strong with splashy cocktails while lounging in a massive Texas-shaped pool, floating down a lazy river, or...

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]]> 600509 18 Standout French Restaurants in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/18-standout-french-restaurants-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=18-standout-french-restaurants-in-houston Mon, 15 May 2023 20:22:43 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-french-restaurants Pretend you’re in Paris without ever leaving Houston. | Artisans

Find toasty baguettes, steak frites, duck confit, escargot, and so much more at these French restaurants in Houston Precise in execution and technique, Fre...

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]]> 598023 The Best Restaurants in Katy, Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/18-essential-restaurants-in-katy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=18-essential-restaurants-in-katy Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:33:22 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-katy-houston Travel 30 miles west of downtown Houston, and you’ll find Katy, one of the city’s fastest-growing suburbs. Aside from its family-friendly museums, parks,  shopping centers, and entertainment venues, the suburb is also home to some of the region’s best restaurants and dining destinations, including Katy Asian Town, an excellent strip mall center known for dessert […]

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]]> 568571 Seven Pearland Restaurants to Visit for Tex-Mex Platters, Tacos and More https://houstonnewmedia.org/seven-pearland-restaurants-to-visit-for-tex-mex-platters-tacos-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seven-pearland-restaurants-to-visit-for-tex-mex-platters-tacos-and-more Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:29:49 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=44455 Sponsored Just a stone’s-throw away from Houston, Pearland’s dining scene has seen a great rise in fantastic Tex-Mex restaurants where diners can grab sizzling plates of fajitas, cheesy enchiladas, refreshing […]

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]]> 559645 The Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations Are Happening at These Houston Restaurants and Bars https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-ring-in-new-years-eve-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-ring-in-new-years-eve-in-houston Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:37:23 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-new-years-eve-parties-dinners-houston Houston is bringing in the New Year with plenty of food, cocktails, Champagne, and live entertainment. | Becca Wright

Toast to 2025 with menu specials, themed parties, casino nights, live music, and more Capping off the ...

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]]> 499807 21 Essential Chinese Restaurants in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-essential-chinese-restaurants-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-essential-chinese-restaurants-in-houston Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:35:29 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-chinese-restaurants-in-houston Fill up on some of the best Chinese food Houston can offer. | Jenn Duncan

Find bone-warming hot pots, sizzling stir-fries, comforting noodle dishes, Beijing duck, and so much more at these mainstay Chinese restaurants in...

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]]> 497989 Dine, Drink, and Stay Awhile at Houston’s Best Hotel Restaurants https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-worthy-hotel-restaurants-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-worthy-hotel-restaurants-in-houston Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:03:06 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-hotel-restaurants-houston Dining is easy if you’re staying at any of these Houston hotels with restaurants. | Dima Velyush

Houston restaurants offering standout cocktails and some of the best French and Oaxacan cuisine in the city are hiding in t...

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]]> 492464 9 Houston Restaurants With the Tastiest Tapas https://houstonnewmedia.org/9-houston-restaurants-with-the-tastiest-tapas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=9-houston-restaurants-with-the-tastiest-tapas Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:32:02 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-tastiest-tapas-restaurants Feel like you’re dining on tapas in Madrid at River Oak’s Mad. | Mai Pham

Indulge in a dining experience with small dishes for the sharing Throw a dart on a world map and you will probably land on a region whose cuisine ...

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]]> 490238 The 17 Best Houston Speakeasies to Spice Up Your Night https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-essential-houston-speakeasies-to-spice-up-your-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-essential-houston-speakeasies-to-spice-up-your-night Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:31:27 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-houston-speakeasy-speakeasies These speakeasies aren’t always what they seem. | Michael Ma

Hide out, sip cocktails, and spill secrets at some of Houston’s most alluring and hidden watering holes As a throwback to the Prohibition era when bars were hi...

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]]> 457874 The 11 Best Food Pop-Ups in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-11-best-food-pop-ups-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-11-best-food-pop-ups-in-houston Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:50:12 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-houston-food-drink-pop-ups Mark Champion

Get in line or book your spot for these pop-ups serving special smash burgers, Burmese dishes, and so much more During the height of the pandemic, pop-ups saw a rise in size and scope in the dining scene of...

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]]> 452425 The Best Steak Nights in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/14-of-houstons-best-steak-nights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14-of-houstons-best-steak-nights Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:08:52 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houstons-best-steak-nights Steak night in Houston is always exciting. | Becca Wright

A traveling steak pop-up, flights featuring a trio of beefy cuts, iconic prime rib specials, and a rooftop view with unlimited duck fat fries — here are Houston’s...

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]]> 445584 15 of Houston’s Most Outstanding Omakase Experiences https://houstonnewmedia.org/15-of-houstons-most-outstanding-omakase-experiences/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-of-houstons-most-outstanding-omakase-experiences Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:37:01 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-omakase Restaurants like Hidden Omasake make an impeccable chef’s table experience their main mission. | Jenn Duncan

Up your sushi experience with a chef-tailored experience at one of these hot spots Houston has no shortage of g...

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]]> 432350 Houston’s 16 Best Wine Bars https://houstonnewmedia.org/15-essential-houston-wine-bars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-essential-houston-wine-bars Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:17:59 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/best-wine-bars-houston Wind down at these Houston wine bars. | Zach Horst

With sommelier-picked flights and vending machines that offer self-pours galore, Houston’s wine bars have something for everyone Houston’s wine scene continues to improv...

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]]> 425300 22 Best Halal Restaurants in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/22-best-halal-restaurants-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=22-best-halal-restaurants-in-houston Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-halal-restaurants Houston’s restaurants are serving up some diverse and exciting halal eats. | Arnea Williams

Find halal Lebanese and Turkish pizzas, smoked brisket, birria tacos, kebabs, beef tagine, and much more With over 70,000 Muslim...

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