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George Strait Breaks Concert Attendance Record at Kyle Field

By Marco Torres
Jun 16, 2024

George Strait The King at Kyle Field College Station, Texas June 15, 2024 Kyle Field in College Station s known as a mecca of college football, regularly hosting nearly 100,000 fans per game during football season. It is not known as a concert venue, having only hosted two since it...
Chef Alex Au Yeung Has Passed Away

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Mar 29, 2024

The Houston restaurant scene lost a beloved chef last week. Alex Au Yeung, chef and owner of Phat Eatery, passed away March 21, 2024 from cancer at the much-too-early age of 52. His battle was brief but courageous and his family, friends and loyal staff are heartbroken. The city of...
Openings and Closings: Duchess Dances In, Harold's Bows Out

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Mar 1, 2024

Duchess, 1131-01 Uptown Park Boulevard, opened February 21 in Uptown Park. Owners Peggy and Daniel Chang and Roveen Abante have brought in Chef Omar Pereney to create an eclectic menu inspired by Mediterranean, Asian and South American cuisines, with a strong influence of coastal ingredients and live-fire cooking. The menu...
Openings and Closings: Costa Fina Opens, Alice Blue and Urban Eats Will Depart

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 26, 2024

Costa Fina Latin Coastal Kitchen, 26543 Kuykendahl, opened January 16 in The Woodlands area. It's the fifth restaurant from Enrique Orioli and his family-owned Orioli Restaurant Group. The family also owns and operates four other Woodlands dining establishmenst beginning with Via Emilia in 2000, followed by Terra Vino, Marcoza Trattoria...
James Beard 2024 Semifinalists: Houston Nominees

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jan 24, 2024

The James Beard Foundation announced its list of semifinalists for its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards today. The finalists will be announced April 3. The winners will be honored at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony, to be held June 10 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The...
Trill Tenders Pops Up at NRG This Weekend

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Dec 1, 2023

It wasn't enough for the team at Trill Burgers to win Good Morning America's United States of Burgers competition in July 2022. Now the crew has taken home a champion trophy for its new Trill Tenders which it showcased at Tenderfest 2023 in Los Angeles. Billing itself as the World's...
Openings and Closings: El Bolillo Mission Bend Opens, Chef Ha Departs Xin Chao

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Nov 24, 2023

El Bolillo Bakery, 6766 S. Texas 6, is open with plans for a grand opening "Days of Deals" January 2, 2024 through January 6, 2024. The Latin bakery has been serving Houston for more than 25 years and the new Westside location is now the largest with 12,000 square feet...
Openings and Closings: Nando's PERI-PERI This Week, Underbelly Hospitality's Big Plans

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Aug 4, 2023

Nando's PERI-PERI, 1717-C Post Oak Boulevard, will make its Texas debut here in Houston August 7. It's the first of two upcoming Houston area restaurants with another planned for 23601 Cinco Ranch Boulevard in Katy. Nando's is a much loved and much devoured global fast-casual eatery known for its flame-grilled...
Pasadena Fire Breaks Out at Veranda Village Apartments Again

By Jennifer Lake
Jul 28, 2023

The same Pasadena complex that caught on fire just shy of two years ago, had another blaze break out in its apartments Friday. According to Pasadena's Chief Fire Marshall, they received a call at 1:36 p.m. and the fire was fully engaged when they arrived at Veranda Village Apartments. Of...
Southern Smoke's Dynamic Duo

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jul 25, 2023

When Chris Shepherd left Underbelly Hospitality last summer it came as a surprise to many in the restaurant industry but probably not to his closest friends and family. After years of opening various successful restaurants and creating a multitude of menus, the James Beard Award-winning chef decided to step away...
Openings and Closings: Elro and Benny Chow's Open, Counter Common Closes

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jun 30, 2023

Elro Pizza + Crudo, 2405 Genessee, opened June 23. The neighborhood pizza joint and crudo bar comes from chef/owner Terrence Gallivan who many Houstonians will recognize from his former dual concept restaurant The Pass and Provisions which closed in May 2019. Located in a 1928 bungalow, the new restaurant is...
Bayou City Hemp Acquires 8th Wonder

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jun 8, 2023

Bayou City Hemp Company, the largest cannabis operator in the state of Texas, announced June 7 that it is acquiring 8th Wonder Brewery, Distillery and Cannabis. The press release called it a "vertical integration" of both companies which will combine the expertise of the longtime craft brewery with the innovative...
Southern Smoke Festival 2023: Tickets on Sale Today!

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jun 7, 2023

Southern Smoke Festival is returning for another chef-studded and fun-filled food frenzy October 13 and October 14, 2023 and tickets go on sale at noon June 7. This will be the 7th annual event for the Southern Smoke Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit that supports food and beverage workers in Houston...
Houston's Chef Benchawan Painter Wins Best Chef: Texas

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jun 6, 2023

Space city can add another star to its galaxy. Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter was declared Best Chef: Texas at last night's James Beard Awards ceremony for the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. She beat out four other worthy Texas chefs for the top prize. Chef G, as she...
Trill Burgers: A Star-Studded, Smash-Burger Evening

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Jun 6, 2023

Fans of Trill Burgers have been anticipating the opening of its brick and mortar for a couple of years now. And we'd love to tell you that the wait is over. However, we cannot say for sure when it will open to the public, though sources say it's getting very...
Openings and Closings: Passerella and Lankford's Expand, Blake's and New York Eatery Shutter Soon

By Lorretta Ruggiero
May 12, 2023

Passerella Italiano, 6011 Washington, opened May 9 in the Washington Corridor. It's the second location of the Italian restaurant from Houston's Gr8 Plate Hospitality. Owners Paul and Doris Miller have successfully owned and operated a number of local concepts including multiple locations of The Union Kitchen and Jax Grill. The...
Openings and Closings: Postino Woodlands, Verde Garden Open Next Week

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Apr 21, 2023

Postino, 2025 Hughes Landing Boulevard, opens April 24 in The Woodlands. The restaurant and wine bar was founded in 2001 by Lauren Bailey and Craig DeMarco. It quickly became a popular place to hang out and enjoy charcuterie and wine in Phoenix, Arizona. It has since expanded with locations in...
SpaceX's Starship Blows up After a Brief Flight

By Dianna Wray
Apr 20, 2023

Well, this was a good start. On Thursday morning after a brief hold to clear two final issues SpaceX’s Starship—at 394 feet tall, the largest rocket ever constructed—went into its final countdown. Then at least 31 of the 33 engines on the Super Heavy booster fired up and amid plumes...
Andiron: The Wait is Over

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Apr 19, 2023

For fans of meat cooked over live fire, the much-anticipated Andiron, from Sambrooks Management Company, has finally arrived. Today, in fact. Beginning at 4 p.m., the restaurant will open for cocktails, with dinner service starting at 5 p.m. Owner and founder Michael Sambrooks, the force behind such Houston favorites as...
Openings and Closings: Rockhouse Opens Soon, Kraftsmen is Baking New Changes

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Mar 10, 2023

ROCKHOUSE Southern Kitchen, 6025 Richmond, is opening March 20. The Southern inspired restaurant and live music venue is setting up shop in the former home of Billy Blues, the popular blues venue that closed in 2001. The building's most recent occupant was Diablo Loco Sports Bar but the space has now...

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