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Houston has no shortage of excellent cheap eats, but sometimes the occasion calls for something fancy. But if you’re going to spend hundreds of dollars on a meal, you want to be sure you’re going to the right one. Houston has opened many new fine dining and tasting menu restaurants in the past few years, […]
Read MoreHouston’s favorite son Bun B and ChòpnBlọk chef-owner Ope Amosu first met at Rice University. Bun B taught “Religion and Hip Hop Culture,” and Amosu took his class while earning his MBA. Now they’re reuniting for a two-part collaboration between Bun B’s Trill Burgers and Amosu’s West African restaurant, ChòpnBlọk — recently named one of […]
Read MoreLevi Goode, the chef and restaurateur behind Houston’s Goode Co. hospitality group, where he has overseen a melange of restaurants, including Goode Co. Barbecue and Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina, has been traveling to Mexico for more than 15 years. What started as a curiosity about tequila grew into a deeper exploration of agave spirits […]
Read MoreFrom the famed Space Center Houston to the expansive Museum District, Houston has its share of top-notch tourist attractions, but thanks to sheer size and the need for a car, it can be hard to navigate Houston on vacation without a local to show you the way. That’s why, whether you’re a native or out-of-towner […]
Read MoreEven as Houston’s dining scene continues to grow and diversify, the city remains one of the country’s greatest steak destinations. Here, restaurants serve up a combination of classic and rare slabs of beef seared to perfection in cast-iron pans or live-fires. But they don’t just stick to great meat — some go above and beyond […]
Read MoreDespite its name, Houston Restaurant Week runs from August 1 to September 1, and this year’s list of participating spots is extremely long. Some of the most award-winning restaurants in the city are on board, giving diners a chance to try their plates for a discounted price, with $5 of the cost of a $55 […]
Read MoreHouston’s diverse culinary landscape continues to reflect its multicultural roots, and its Filipino food scene has a well-earned moment in the spotlight. Whether you’re looking for sizzling sisig, rich kare-kare, or the nostalgic desserts like ube cake and leche flan, Houston offers several spots serving authentic and modern interpretations of Filipino comfort food. From family-run […]
Read MoreDiehard Beyoncé fans saw that viral tilted car moment during the Houston stop of the singer’s raucously fun Cowboy Carter tour, but something they didn’t get to see is what was served backstage. Beyoncé and Jay-Z ordered from Taste Kitchen + Bar in Downtown Houston to have some seriously filling soul food backstage, according to […]
Read MoreIf there’s one thing Texans know how to do, it’s turn a Beyoncé appearance into a whole damn homecoming event. And there is maybe no better example of that phenomenon than the many events, parties, and restaurant and bar specials happening during what Houstonians (myself included) have dubbed “Cowboy Carter Weekend,” when Bey visits H-Town […]
Read MoreOriginally a streetcar suburb for those escaping the city’s density in the 1890s, the Heights was annexed by Houston in 1918 and quickly evolved into one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Today, it’s a unique blend of vintage Victorian homes, towering townhouses, and an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and bars — all tied […]
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