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The limited-time Smoked Shoyu Brisket Ramen is coming back to Ramen Tatsu-Ya.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Barbecue Brisket Meets Ramen at a Local Favorite

By Brooke Viggiano

May 12, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Ramen and BBQ unite at Ramen Tatsu-Ya, 1722 California, on National Barbecue Day, Monday, May 16, through Friday, May 20, when the noodle shop is bringing back its beloved Smoked Shoyu Brisket Ramen, a collaboration with Kemuri...

Bring Mom to Ouzo Bay for a brunch that's equal parts luxe and tasty.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: The Drinks Flow for Derby Day and Mother's Day Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano

May 6, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Derby Day Party at Eight Row Flint Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 1039 Yale The modern Texas icehouse will be hosting an all-out Derby Day party complete with a floating bar, DJ, Derby-inspired flower arrangements and a best...

The Houston Dash has drafted an all-star pie available at Vinny's for the month of May.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Share a Pizza with the Houston Dash

By Brooke Viggiano

May 5, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: From Monday, May 9 through Thursday, May 12, Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe will be offering a special prix fixe menu featuring dishes from its early years beginning in 1973. The 49th Anniversary Menu features mains...

Plump and pretty oysters shine at Fish Camp.

A Peek at Fish Camp from Goode Company

By Lorretta Ruggiero

May 4, 2022

The Goode Company of restaurants has been around for more than 40 years, founded by Jim Goode, his former wife Liz and Jim's uncle, Joe Dixie, when they opened Goode Co. Barbeque in 1977. It has become a familiar part of the Houston restaurant scene as a home-grown family-owned business...

Girls Rule, Guests Drool at Butcher's Ball

By Lorretta Ruggiero

May 3, 2022

Houston's culinary diversity and bounty of talented chefs is no longer a secret. The Bayou City has popped up more and more in national food magazines and television shows and each time, the hosts and journalists find themselves "surprised" that Houston is a cradle of global cuisine with an intimate...

Loro teamed up with Siete Foods for a special Cinco de Mayo Cashew Queso.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Cinco De Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and Mother's Day Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano

May 2, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday-Friday Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week at Grimaldi’s In honor of Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria will offer a 15 percent discount for all teachers and nurses from May 2 to 6. To receive the discount, eligible parties must...

Todd Snider will perform at The Heights Theater on Saturday, May 7 with Tommy Womack.

Todd Snider Takes Us To Church

By Gladys Fuentes

May 2, 2022

Almost everyone can relate to being forced to go to church as a kid and singer songwriter and traveling man extraordinaire Todd Snider is no different. “I was an altar boy, can you believe that,” Sinder says laughing. Snider will be returning to Houston on Saturday, May 7 for a...

Saint Arnold's army of fans will be hopping around EaDo's finest bars this Saturday.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Saint Arnold's Fan-Favorite Pub Crawl Take EaDo

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 29, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: HTX Whiskey Weekend at City Place Friday-Sunday 1250 Lake Plaza The inaugural HTX Whiskey Weekend at City Place kicks off with Friday’s East Meets West Dinner, followed by a series of ticketed seminars, special movie screening and A Taste...

Heights & Co. is set to kick off its opening weekend with Mint Juleps and a Kentucky Derby screening party.

Where to Sip Juleps and Watch the Kentucky Derby in Houston on Derby Day 2022

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 28, 2022

The annual Run for the Roses is going down at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 7, and if you can’t be in Louisville, Kentucky to celebrate "the greatest two minutes in sports," these Houston restaurants and bars are here to bring you some Derby action. From watch parties where the...

Nopo Cafe's all-new happy hour features include a coastal spin on Nashville hot chicken.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Nashville Hot Oysters Are Where It's At

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 28, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: NoPo Café, Market & Bar, 1244 North Post Oak, has officially launched its all-new weekday happy hour menu, available Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and featuring specials on cocktails created by celebrated mixologist...

The Annie's elegant brunch affair is fit for a queen.

Where to Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in Houston in 2022

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 27, 2022

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 8 this year, and several Houston restaurants are ready to take brunch plans off your plate. Here’s where to treat the moms in your life this year, from fancy prix fixe brunch spots where the mimosas flow to family-friendly affairs with treats for the...

Trash Panda is putting its spin on the beloved Texas chain with a Whataburger themed pop-up menu.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Get Patty Melts, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits and More

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 25, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday through Saturday Thanksgiving Enchilada at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen Paying tribute to the “first” Thanksgiving on the banks of the Rio Grande near present day downtown El Paso, chef-owner Sylvia Casares has created a special Thanksgiving enchilada, available for lunch and...

Join the jet set for an Aperol Spritz Brunch at Brasserie 19.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: A Top Chef Pop-Up and Aperol Spritz Patio Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 22, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Sazerac Rye Single Barrel Launch Party at Eight Row Flint Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. 1039 Yale Eight Row Flint is honored to be the first Texan bar to receive a Sazerac Rye Single Barrel from Warehouse I, and...

Hit the new Kenny & Ziggy's for a night of good food and a good cause.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Star Wars Day and Eat Great Food for a Great Cause

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 21, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Administrative Professionals Day falls on Wednesday, April 27, and Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe, invites administrative professionals to get some well-deserved thanks with special prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Lunch ($30++ per person) features...

Pizza meets burger for a special mashup at Hopdoddy this 4/20.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Oysters for Earth Day and 4/20 Pizza Burger Mashup

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 18, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, April 18 Tax Day special at Grimaldi’s Grimaldi’s is celebrating the end of tax season by offering its 16-inch traditional cheese pizza for $10.40 this Tax Day. Customers can upgrade to a pesto or white pizza with garlic for another...

B&B Butcher has epic brunch options for Easter Sunday.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Crawfish, Keg and Egg Hunts and Easter Sunday Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 15, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Fish Fridays: Meat-Free Specials for Good Friday Friday There is one last meat-free Friday for those celebrating the Lenten tradition. While Lent is known as a time of sacrifice for many, several Houston restaurants are proving you don’t have...

Chef-owner Sylvia Casares brings Houstonians a new kind of Thanksgiving tradition at Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: A Springtime Thanksgiving and the Return of Southern Smoke

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 14, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Hopdoddy is doubling down on the deliciousness this 4/20, crafting a special Pizza Supreme Burger, Garlic Bread Fries and Creamsicle Shake available on Wednesday, April 20 while supplies last. The burger features a certified Piedmontese beef...

Live Oak Bar & Grill will offer a discount for fans wearing Astros colors on game days throughout the season.

Houston Spots Are Cheering on the Astros with Opening Day Parties and Season-Long Specials

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 13, 2022

It’s ‘Stros season, y’all. The Houston Astros 2022 home opener goes down live at Minute Maid Park on Monday, April 18; and while it’s of course awesome to cheer on our hometown team in person at the ballpark, Houston bars and restaurants around the city are offering fun ways to...

B.B. Lemon's got brunch and a DJ on deck this Easter Sunday.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Passover Pre-Orders and Where to Get Brunch this Easter Sunday

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 11, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Wednesday, April 13 Passover Pre-Order Deadline at Local Foods Rice Village Local Foods Rice Village, 2424 Dunstan, has put together a Passover Takeout Menu, available for preorder by Wednesday at 5 p.m. with pickup times available on Friday, April 15. Call...

Head to B.B. Lemon for a chic crawfish boil and brunch on the patio.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Crawfish on the Patio and a Chef Fest at the Farm

By Brooke Viggiano

Apr 8, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Black Restaurant Week Friday-Sunday Black Restaurant Week Houston joins the nationwide showcase celebrating the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine, as locals can get special menus at restaurants, food trucks, sweet shops and more. This year's participants include...

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This Week in Houston Food Events: Asian Restaurant Month Eats and Some Hot New Brunch Offerings

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