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Phaedra Cook

Patio Dining & Drinking is Coming to Main Street in Downtown Houston

Let’s face it: it’s never been pleasant to drive down Main Street, even before the Metro Rail made it an even more complicated (and sometimes dangerous) proposition. The roadway is narrow and it’s only feasible to make right turns off of Main so as to not cross over the rail line. So, it makes perfect […]

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Phaedra Cook

Popular Malaysian Eatery Phat Kitchen Makes Quick Exit From Food Hall

Those happy to have the popular Malaysian cuisine from Phat Eatery in Katy available in central Houston are going to be disappointed with this news. Less than two months after opening in Blodgett Food Hall, located just south of downtown Houston in the Third Ward area, Phat Kitchen is already moving out. Owner Alex Au-Yeung is […]

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Phaedra Cook

Local Coffee & Doughnut Shop in the Heights Sets a Closing Date

Morningstar, the independent shop at 4721 North Main founded by Greenway Coffee co-owners David Buehrer and Ecky Prabanto, along with Sam Phan, Buehrer’s former boss and mentor in crafting doughnuts, is closing permanently. It announced its last day of operation, Monday, December 28, on social media. It opened in May 2016 to immediate acclaim in […]

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Ellie Sharp

Updated – Texas Bars Set To Reopen Pending Local Approval

Starting October 14, Texas bars in counties with low COVID-19 hospitalizations will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity with in-person service as long as local county judges approve of the order. At this time, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cautions against reopening and does not yet publicly endorse the governor’s allowance. We expect to […]

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Ellie Sharp

Updated – Texas Bars Set To Reopen Pending Local Approval

Starting October 14, Texas bars in counties with low COVID-19 hospitalizations will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity with in-person service as long as local county judges approve of the order. At this time, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cautions against reopening and does not yet publicly endorse the governor’s allowance. We expect to […]

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Phaedra Cook

Houston Restaurants Closed Today Due to Tropical Depression Beta

In a progression that evokes memories of tropical storm Allison, tropical storm Beta (now downgraded to a depression) is moving slowly, flooding some parts of Buffalo Bayou and areas south of Houston. Up to now, the hardest hit areas have been in south Houston (and communities south of Houston), but one prediction is that rain […]

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David Leftwich

Texas Restaurants Can Operate At 75% Capacity, Bars To Remain Closed

In a press conference earlier today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that restaurants, along with retail stores, museums, gyms, office buildings and factories, can begin operating at 75% occupancy on Monday, September 21. These establishments are currently open at 50% capacity. In addition, Abbott stated that bars that are not operating as restaurants have to […]

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Phaedra Cook

Legendary Houston Restaurateur Tony Vallone Has Passed Away

After years of struggling with undisclosed health issues, legendary Houston restaurateur Tony Vallone of the iconic Tony’s died on Wednesday, September 9, at the age of 75. Founded by Vallone in 1965, this year was the 55th anniversary of his acclaimed original restaurant, a spot that defined fine dining, elegant Italian fare and outstanding service […]

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David Leftwich

2020 Houston Restaurant Weeks Extended to Unprecedented Duration

During this time of extraordinary need for restaurants and Houstonians alike, Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) is extending the annual fundraiser until September 30, 2020. That means for the first time ever, diners get to enjoy the special set-price menus from hundreds of restaurants around town for a full two months. Originally the fundraiser was to […]

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Phaedra Cook

H-E-B Closing Houston Grocery Stores Early Ahead of Hurricane Laura

Texas grocery store chain H-E-B is limiting its hours due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Laura. All Houston-area stores, including the H-E-B-owned Central Market and Mi Tienda locations, are closing today, Wednesday, August 26, at 6 p.m. The closings include onsite store gas stations and pharmacies. Stores located closer to the Gulf Coast are […]

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