Houstonians get a taste straight from the home country.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
February 02, 2012
Check out Portugallia's lush patio and elegant dining room in our slideshow.
Sunday afternoon at Portugallia is the place to be in Houston if... More >>
This spot started out serving its namesake dish and nothing else. Expanding the menu was a good idea.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
January 26, 2012
Take a look around Jus' Mac's cramped but cute dining room.
I don't know why it's never occurred to me to combine a Frito pie with macaroni and... More >>
City Cafe, an old-school diner in South Houston, still turns out a stellar breakfast.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
January 19, 2012
Inside City Cafe, it's like time itself has paused for a cigarette break and a cup of black coffee. Check out our slideshow of the little spot's... More >>
The challenge in choosing ten of the best restaurants to open in Houston each year is a daunting one: Many of the restaurants I think are "the... More >>
The French Cowboy's Philippe is both elegant and playful.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
December 29, 2011
Take a trip through Philippe's elegantly-appointed dining room and busy kitchen for yourself.
There's something wondrous about watching the cork... More >>
If you like Cajun and Southern food, try this West African restaurant.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
December 22, 2011
Check out the colorful kitchen and interior of Finger Licking Bukateria, housed in a charming old Bennigan's.
I laughed at my own inelegance as... More >>
You'll want to try everything on the menu at this new Bellaire favorite.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
December 15, 2011
Step inside the kitchen at Mala to see its team of all-Sichuan chefs hard at work.
At 10:55 a.m. on a Tuesday morning last week, I was sitting... More >>
The infused tequilas and modern Tex-Mex at this neighborhood hangout are bien bueno.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
December 08, 2011
Check out El Gran Malo's colorful mural and tequila shrine for yourself.
On a Sunday night in November, half the city was watching the Houston... More >>
Majorca Bistro & Tapas offers good food, great sangria and plenty of people-watching.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
November 03, 2011
As my dining companion and I approached Majorca Bistro & Tapas on foot one night, we saw an unusual sight among the chairs and tables on the... More >>
Sammy's Wild Game Grill — the other wild game hot dog place in town — brings on the heat.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
October 27, 2011
It's long been said that good artists borrow, and great artists steal. When Sammy's Wild Game Grill announced its opening many months back, the... More >>
Part Indian, part English and part Gulf Coast, this isn't your typical Houston pub fare.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
October 20, 2011
See more photos from The Queen Vic's warm interior and Brit-Indian kitchen in our slideshow.
A recent Sunday afternoon brought a downpour of... More >>
Brasserie 19 is the place to see and be seen in River Oaks.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
September 29, 2011
To see more photos from Brasserie 19's small but efficient kitchen, check out our slideshow.
The dining room at Brasserie 19 on a Saturday night... More >>
With expectations sky-high, El Real Tex-Mex Cafe struggles for glory.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
September 22, 2011
Take a trip behind the scenes in our slideshow, and see exactly how those terrific cheese enchiladas are made.
A mammoth burger sits in front of... More >>
At Byzantio, sit back with a drink, enjoy the good food and ignore the uneven service.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
September 01, 2011
See more photos from Byzantio's kitchen and cozy dining room in our slideshow.
My dining companion, a longtime Montrose resident, remembers a... More >>
What's not to eat in Houston? The answer is very little. In keeping with the city's modern image as a 21st-century melting pot, almost every conceivable cuisine can be found… More >>
