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Spice is subjective. After all, one person’s jalapeño is another person’s ghost pepper. Chileheads have long lamented the hollow claims of large snack brands that market supposedly spicy chips with shock value verbiage and goofy imagery, only to discover the seasoning borders on bland. New Austin-based brand Krakatoa Hot Chips hones in on consumers seeking […]

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May 14, 2020 Phaedra Cook

Shake Off the Stay-at-Home Blues With These Guilt-Free Houston Cookies

“Healthy treats” always sounds like an oxymoron. Either it’s a treat worth abandoning all virtue for, or it’s not worth eating. However, some people, such as those fighting diabetes, don’t have a choice, yet still deserve treats. Others just want a healthier option. To meet these needs, Houston business ChipMonk Baking, which was founded by […]

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May 13, 2020 David Leftwich

The Restaurants That Teamed Up with Houston Shift Meal to Feed Thousands

With the COVID-19 curve in the greater Houston area settling into a dissatisfying, jagged plateau rather than the sloping downhill curve we’re all waiting for, some restaurants have stayed closed. Due to a state health mandate, bars are still closed. Some restaurants have opened, but only at 25% capacity. That means that thousands of area […]

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May 5, 2020 Holly Beretto

Houston Restaurants Prepare Unique To-Go Packs for Mother’s Day 2020

After a very long six weeks, restaurants were finally allowed to re-open dining rooms —at a vastly lowered capacity of 25% guest occupancy — on May 1. While some reopened, with the total number of coronavirus cases still climbing in Houston, some owners are choosing a more cautious approach — and so are many Houston […]

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May 5, 2020 Ellie Sharp

Celebrate Mother’s Day With Rainbow Lodge To-Go!

Sponsored Enjoy a new Mother’s Day tradition with Rainbow Lodge and exceptional to-go menus for celebrating at home! This year, the holiday falls on Sunday, May 10, and The Lodge has everything you need to honor the important women in your life with beautiful meals complete with cocktails and wine. Executive Chef Mark Schmidt has […]

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May 4, 2020 Phaedra Cook and Beth Levine

Liven Up Stay-At-Home Cinco de Mayo With these Fun Houston Restaurant Packs

Even though closed bars and social distancing is making for the Weirdest Cinco de Mayo Ever, there’s no reason to not celebrate at home. Houston restaurants all over town are putting together great food and drink packages to liven up the day. The Original Ninfa’s, 2704 Navigation and 1700 Post Oak: In addition to its […]

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April 28, 2020 Phaedra Cook

Some Houston Restaurant Owners Decide to Wait Before Opening Dining Rooms

Yesterday, Texas governor Greg Abbott announced he’s letting the statewide stay-at-home order expire as planned at midnight on April 30. On May 1, restaurants across the state will be allowed to reopen but only at 25 percent customer capacity. To facilitate a safe reopening, the state has also issued an extensive list of rules that […]

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April 27, 2020 Ellie Sharp

Enjoy Rainbow Lodge At Home Two Ways With Virtual Wine Tastings And Special Menus

Sponsored Right now, Rainbow Lodge has two fun and delicious ways to bring its elegant wild game fare and exceptional service to your home. The dining room may be closed, but Executive Chef Mark Schmidt and Beverage Director Marc Borel are here to provide the same quality experiences you expect. The popular monthly wine tastings […]

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April 17, 2020 Ellie Sharp

Samurai Noodle’s New Ramen Kits Make It Easy To Savor At Home or Cater at Work

Sponsored Enjoy the comfort of gourmet traditional Japanese ramen at home with to-go kits from Samurai Noodle. The shop, with locations near the Heights in Houston and in Katy, has already done the hard part — crafting the housemade, fresh noodles, labor-intensive broths and exceptional toppings. All you have to do is order according to […]

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April 17, 2020 David Leftwich

All of Our Houston Restaurant Takeout & Delivery Lists

To help slow the spread of Coronavirus, the dining rooms of Houston-area restaurants have been shut down since mid-March. However, many have transitioned to takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. This gives diners the opportunity to take a break from cooking and support local businesses during this especially difficult time. With federal relief funds for small […]

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