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Neat: A Best Cocktail Tour of Downtown Houston

By Carlos Brandon
Jul 16, 2018

Get in loser, we're going downtown. You've been working all week, and this is your night out. Maybe it's a birthday or an anniversary. Maybe it's just Thursday and Friday was taking too long. Whatever the occasion, whatever the excuse, you're going out. You've got more than a few good...
Houston's 10 Best Date-Night Bars

By Clint Hale
Jul 5, 2016

Date night can take many forms. For long-time couples, it may mean a quiet night away from work, kids, friends, or all of the above. For newer couples, it may mean a lively spot and a late night (or a long day). As for first dates, well, it may just...
Houston's 10 Best Bars For a Weeknight

By Clint Hale
Jun 13, 2016

Some folks work weekends and do it purely out of convenience. Many know it’s the best time to find a good deal. Others do it simply because drinking alone in public feels less alcoholic-y than drinking alone at home. Whatever your reason, weeknight drinking is a regular pastime in Houston...
10 Healthy HRW Meals To Get Before They're Gone

By Erika Kwee
Aug 27, 2015

“Healthy” and “dining out” are typically two phrases not fondly looked upon in the same sentence—however, thanks to a partnership between Go Healthy Houston (GHH) and Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW), diners can now eat healthily almost effortlessly even when indulging in a multi-course meal. So before HRW wraps up on...
H-Town's 10 Best H-Bars

By David Rozycki
May 1, 2015

Houston was given the popular nickname H-Town some time ago, and the name has resonated within our city and beyond; the term seems to have originated in Houston's hip-hop and rap community, from what we can nail down. An R&B group known as H-Town that formed in 1991 is from...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Celebrate Texas Independence With Beer

By Brooke Viggiano
Feb 27, 2015

Every Friday through April 20, Saint Arnold Brewery, 2000 Lyons, will be offering a "Fish on Fridays" Lent special featuring two courses and beer for $19. To ensure a spot, you can prepay online, then show up anytime between 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. to take advantage of the special...
This Week In Food Events: See Holiday Lights On The Wave Then Have Dinner Downtown

By Phaedra Cook
Dec 15, 2014

Monday, December 15 Growers Champagne Tasting at Julep Life the fancy life at Julep tonight! Taste nine different growers' Champagnes and have all the oysters you can eat for $50. Champagnes include Vincent Carre Premier Cru Brut Marne and Pierre Gimonnet Cote des Blancs "Special Club." Contact Julep ASAP for...
The Great Banh Mi Cook-Off Was Really Great

By Mai Pham
Sep 19, 2014

Creativity was on display in abundance Wednesday night at The Great Banh Mi Cook-Off competition organized by non-profit Vietnamese organization, Boat People SOS (BPSOS), as a fundraiser for their domestic violence programs. It started with the organizers, who successfully pulled off a change of venue at the nth hour due...
Rest of the Best 2014: Houston's Ten Best Bloody Marys

By Kaitlin Steinberg
Jun 18, 2014

Our 2013 Best of Houston® winners were announced a while back, but in many cases, picking the best item in any category was no easy task. In order to show off all the culinary greatness Houston has to offer, we're continuing to round up the "rest of the best" in...
The 5 Best Brunch Spots in Downtown Houston

By Brooke Viggiano
May 22, 2014

In Houston, we're pretty serious about our brunch. Whether it be migas and breakfast tacos or chicken and waffles and loaded Bloody Marys, we have no shortage of awesome spots to get our brunch on. Keeping later hours and killer cocktails in mind, we'll be taking a look at some...
UPDATE: Where to Eat on Easter Day (2014)

By Molly Dunn
Apr 2, 2014

Some of you may be wondering, "When is Easter?" And I bet those of you who gave something up for Lent know exactly when Easter is (you've been counting down the days). Well, this special holiday is Sunday, April 20, and the best way to celebrate any weekend holiday is...
The Honeymoon: Just What Downtown Needs

By Molly Dunn
Mar 18, 2014

If you work, live or just spend all of your time downtown, you've probably noticed there aren't that many places to grab a quick bite to eat, sit down for a cup of coffee, or enjoy a casual dinner and dessert before or after a theater performance. Sure, there are...
The 5 Best Things to Eat or Drink This Weekend: Wear Your Green & Drink Green Beer

By Molly Dunn
Mar 14, 2014

2nd Haak Madeira Food Truck, Art and Culinary Festival @ Haak Vineyard & Winery Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 6310 Avenue T., Santa Fe Spend your Saturday at Haak Vineyard & Winery during the 2nd Haak Madeira Food Truck, Art and Culinary Festival. Angie's Cake, Mom & Eddie's, Foreign...
Spring in Houston: 5 Standout Asparagus Dishes Around Town

By Brooke Viggiano
Mar 6, 2014

Spring is right around the corner. And with it come peak-season vegetables like artichokes, peas and the subject of this post, asparagus. Not only is the delicately flavored garden vegetable delicious, it's an excellent source of vitamin B, calcium, magnesium, zinc, fiber and protein, among other good things. Get rid...
Five 2013 Food Trends We'd Like to See Alive and Well in 2014

By Brooke Viggiano
Dec 24, 2013

Not all food trends are annoying, and though we know "to each his/her own" is a good rule by which to live, there are a few gems out there in the food world that we cannot wait to see more of. Here are Five 2013 Food Trends That We Hope...
The 5 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend: Red Velvet Beer Launch, Toys for Tots Drive & 12 Bars of Christmas Bar Crawl

By Molly Dunn
Dec 13, 2013

No Label Beer Dinner @ Woodway Whole Foods Market Friday, 7-9 p.m. 6401 Woodway Dr. Reserve your spot at this five-course dinner from Whole Foods Market paired with No Label Brewery beers. Whole Foods has not announced the full menu , but it will include items such as seared day...
A First Look at Mr. Peeples

By Mai Pham
Sep 27, 2013

Stepping into Mr. Peeples for the first time, it's inevitable that you'll have a strong reaction. Bright neon pinks and purples, royal blues and golds dominate everywhere you look, from the ornate crystal chandeliers above the billiard table in the restaurant's main landing, to the hostess stand shaped like giant...
Houston Restaurant Weeks: Hearsay Gastro Lounge

By Phaedra Cook
Aug 5, 2013

What they're up to for Restaurant Weeks: Three course lunch for $20 and three course dinner for $35. The price is right and the historic, brick and mirror-walled space is stunning. The lunch entrée selections are the Hearsay burger, grilled salmon and chicken picatta. All entrees come with side items...
Hearsay’s Byrd on the Square

Market Square spot gets its cocktails, and some of its dishes, just right.

By Katharine Shilcutt
Nov 1, 2012

Check out the downtown setting of Hearsay in our slideshow. Downtown's revitalized Market Square on a Friday night has never been better than it is lately. Niko Niko's in Market Square Park draws a crowd in the evenings with its open-air patio that keeps patrons cool with gentle misting fans,...
The High Price of Hearsay

By Katharine Shilcutt
Oct 31, 2012

There are three things I love about Hearsay, the "gastrolounge" on downtown's Market Square: (1) The Byrd, a magnificently messy beast of a burger that comes with a side of smoky macaroni and cheese, (2) the creative, confidently modern cocktail list and (3) the ambience of the historic space and...
This Week In Food Blogs: Burgers, Burgers and More Burgers

By Katharine Shilcutt
Sep 26, 2012

29-95: Did you head out to the food truck rally this past Sunday at The Refinery? Andrew Rebman was there snapping shots all day long, in case you missed it. Most food trucks ran out of food -- although a few were able to restock and sell out once again...
The Golden Noodle: A Mac 'N' Cheese Smackdown

By Carla Soriano
Sep 21, 2012

I should have worn my stretchy pants. I should have known better. Yet, there I found myself, trying macaroni and cheese after macaroni and cheese with no end in sight, trying harder and harder after every bite to keep a poised, ladylike posture while simultaneously using every inkling of strength...

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