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March 30, 2022 Phaedra Cook

Readers’ Pick: Houston Cafe Has Served Breakfast & Lunch for Over 40 Years

You can dine for most of your life in Houston, the land of 10,000 restaurants, and still not make it to all of them. I’d not been to The French House before, despite the fact that it opened way back in 1980. While owner David Lee and his family didn’t start the restaurant, they’ve operated […]

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March 29, 2022 Staci Davis

Where to Find the Best Gumbo in Houston

Gumbo is a child with many mothers. The West African Bantu word “ki ngombo” means okra, but a lesser known fact is that the Choctaw, who hailed from present day Mississippi, used the term “kombo” to mean ground up sassafras leaves (aka filé). As it turns out, okra and filé — often just one or […]

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March 15, 2022 Ryan Kasey Baker

First Bite: New Korean Restaurant in the Houston Heights Inspires Confidence

Delicious Concept’s newest… delicious concept is here. Located at 602 Studewood, Mapojeong Galbijib is the company’s third restaurant at this location, previously held by Ritual and The El. Although Delicious Concepts is still remodeling the space, Mapojeong is already up and running as an upscale Korean barbecue restaurant with an emphasis on serving high-quality proteins. […]

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March 12, 2022 Ellie Sharp

Where To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2022 In Houston

Looking for gold at the end of a rainbow? Would you settle for green beer, Irish stew and live bagpipe performances? Houston-area bar and restaurant owners are getting out the green decor and serving up festive shindigs in honor of Saint Patrick’s namesake holiday. Most events start on March 17, and a few extend into […]

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March 10, 2022 Beth Levine

The Hit List of New Houston Restaurants to Visit for March 2022

With spring just around the corner, Houston’s dining scene is ramping up for one of its busiest yet. (Speaking of spring, be sure to check our recommendations for Houston’s best restaurant patios to enjoy it on.) As Houstonians are getting back into the swing of the “new normal”, the city’s most recent openings bring a […]

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March 9, 2022 Ellie Sharp

Washington-Based Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is Soon Opening in Houston

The first Texas location of Washington-based Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya opens March 19 at 23220 Grand Circle Boulevard in Katy. The soft opening is March 14 through 18, and reservations are available online. Guests can look forward to the restaurant’s self-described “most authentic ramen experience” and a menu of traditional dishes made using labor-intensive processes. […]

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March 2, 2022 Ryan Kasey Baker

The Award-Winning Foods to Try at the Houston Rodeo 2022

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is back in full swing, with concerts, bull-riding, petting zoos, games and a tremendous selection of fun fare for both the rodeo and carnival. By nature, carnival food is over-the-top, heavy, usually fried or smokey, and sometimes a combination of both. Every year, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo […]

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February 28, 2022 Ellie Sharp

Where To Celebrate Cajun Food All Year in Pearland

Sponsored The unmistakable flavors of Cajun cuisine are revered by many — and for good reason. When spicy seasonings and rich sauces meet fresh Gulf Coast seafood, the results can be truly magical. Pearland has plenty of places to enjoy the bounty of the sea prepared in both traditional and modern Cajun-style approaches. Choose from […]

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February 21, 2022 Phaedra Cook

New Houston Restaurant Wild Oats in the Heights Honors the Texas of Yesterday and Today

Drive into the parking lot of The Houston Farmers Market, hang a right and head all the way to the back of the building, and you’ll find the newest Underbelly Hospitality restaurant, Wild Oats. While the company name has become synonymous with chef and owner Chris Shepherd, this particular venue is the playground of culinary […]

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February 16, 2022 Beth Levine

The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in February 2022

As we go full-steam ahead into 2022, Houston’s dining scene is clearly back to its typical, frenetic pace of new restaurant openings. This month’s list includes a new Heights sushi spot from the owner of a different popular sushi restaurant and two new places for burgers (of which Houstonians just can’t get enough). With spring […]

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