Hush Piggies, Bayou Goo and catfish tacos; here are the 23 best things that we ate this month in Houston.

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    For those looking for road trip-worthy fried chicken the bird at Beaumont’s Republic Chicken is incredible.
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    Gulf calamari, fried in a chickpea- and rice flour-based batter, is better at Helen in the Heights’ happy hour.
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    We keep returning to Nobie’s because chef Martin Stayer’s menu items, such as this snapper agauachile, continue to intrigue us.
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    Enchiladas de mole poblanos is a late night drunk food miracle at La Tapatia.
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    Snooze, an A.M. Eatery opened a new Town and Country location with more great French toast.
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    We’re totally in love with the cajeta (goat’s milk caramel) flavored ice cream at Tarasco’s.
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    Bone marrow at Nobie’s is buttery decadence.
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    Must order bowls at at Seaside Poke inlcude the spicy tuna (left) and the salmon shoyu with pops of vibrant orange.
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    Roka Akor’s signature beef tataki appetizer is topped with freshly shaved truffles ($22).
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    Creamy, crunchy catfish tacos from Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen.
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    The Pad See Ew at Songkran Thai in Uptown Park is spicy and a huge portion for lunch.
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    Marinated crab claws are a standout on Underbelly’s new seafood menu.
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    Epic Instagram spot Stacked stacks up in Katy. The must order is a macaron ice cream sandwich.
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    Bayou Goo by any other name would taste as sweet at House of Pies.
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    Spicy Meatballs are best washed down with a frozen drink at Pi Pizza in the Heights.
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    Light, refreshing and great for summer, Fusion Taco’s kale salad is a lunchtime winner.
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    Ohn Korean’s corn cheese, yes, corn cheese, is a crazy must-order dish in Chinatown.
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    Killen’s BBQ now sources Black grade brisket form Stone Creek Farms. It’s worth the wait in line.
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    Ramen Tatsuya’s Hush Piggies embody the fun experience at this Montrose newcomer.
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    Yauatcha’s roasted duck pumpkin puffs. Instagram- and drool-worthy.
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    Crabmeat samosas are a great summer bite at Kiran’s.
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    FM Kitchen’s FM burger beat Shake Shack in a recent taste test by the Houston Press. It rules.
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    Figs with candied pecans and goat cheese ice cream at Underbelly, one of the best desserts in Houston right now.

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Gwendolyn Knapp is the food editor at the Houston Press. A sixth-generation Floridian, she is still torn as to whether she likes smoked fish dip or queso better.