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Openings and Closings: Pacha Nikkei Debuts Today, il Bracco Uptown Next Week

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Aug 12, 2022

Pacha Nikkei, 10001 Westheimer, opens August 12. The new restaurant comes from former Politan Row chef Masuru Fukuda with the help of veteran restaurant professional, Sebastien Laval. It is an expanded version of Fukuda's Pacha Nikkei concept at Politan Row and is the first Nikkei concept to open in Houston,...

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: A Smashburger Pop-Up and Thai Tailgate in the Parking Lot

By Brooke Viggiano

Aug 12, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Platinum Wine Vault Luxury Tasting at at Bayway Cadillac of The Woodlands Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. 16785 I-45 South Wine & Food Week now celebrates events throughout the year, with the Platinum Wine Vault Luxury Tasting taking place...

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Fiery Burgers Heat Up a “Battle of the Burger” Competition

By Brooke Viggiano

Aug 11, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Rodeo Goat, 2105 Dallas, has brought back its in-house “Battle of the Burger” competition, with two burgers battling it out through August 30. See how the returning Hatch Me if You Can burger ($12)—made with white...

The Blind Cook Returns to MasterChef

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Aug 9, 2022

It's been nearly a decade since the final episode of MasterChef Season 3 aired on FOX television in September 2012. Fans and viewers of the cooking competition watched in awe as a young, visually impaired Vietnamese American woman won the top spot, earning a prize of $250,000 and a cookbook...

This Week in Houston Food Events: Blood Bros. BBQ Takes Golfstrømmen and HRW Continues

By Brooke Viggiano

Aug 8, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, August 8 $10 Featured Sandos at Dish Society In honor of back-to-school season and National Sandwich Month, Dish Society is offering a different house favorite sammy for a sweet $10 every Monday in August, available at all locations for dine-in...

Openings and Closings: Revival Market Has Closed, Mandola's Trio Shutter Today

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Aug 5, 2022

Nino's, Vincent's and Grappino di Nino, 2817 W. Dallas, will close August 5 after the final dinner service. The three concepts were part of Tuscan Villa, a two and a half-acre development owned by the Vincent Mandola family. The development has been bought by an affiliate of the Oxberry Group...

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Oyster Deals and White Linen Night in the Heights

By Brooke Viggiano

Aug 5, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: National Oyster Day Friday Houston’s hottest oyster-shucking restaurants and bars are getting down on National Oyster Day with special deals and happy hours, from 50-cent chilled oysters fresh from the Gulf to some of the city’s finest wood-grilled oysters...

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Eat Good and Support the Holocaust Museum Houston During Deli Month

By Brooke Viggiano

Aug 4, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: August brings the return of Deli Month to Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak, in benefit of Holocaust Museum Houston. Joined by delis across the nation, K&Z will offer a multi-choice, three-course menu during lunch and...

These Houston Restaurants Are Shucking Out Deals for National Oyster Day (Friday, August 5)

By Brooke Viggiano

Aug 3, 2022

From oyster happy hours to all-day deals on chargrilled bivalves and on-the-half-shell jewels of the sea, here’s where to shuck and slurp this National Oyster Day in Houston. Backstreet Cafe, 1103 South Shepherd Chef Hugo Ortega’s Backstreet has got $1 raw oysters and $2 roasted oysters up for grabs. Back...

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2022 Launches Today

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Aug 1, 2022

August in Houston is hot. The first day of the eighth month in the calendar reminds us that the dog days of summer are about to really hit their stride. For we Houstonians, however, there is more to August than potential hurricanes and record heat waves. For nearly two decades,...

This Week in Houston Food Events: Score a $10 Sando at Dish Society

By Brooke Viggiano

Aug 1, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, August 1 $10 Featured Sandos at Dish Society In honor of back-to-school season and National Sandwich Month, Dish Society is offering a different house favorite sammy for a sweet $10 bucks every Monday in August, available at all locations for...

Openings and Closings: Upside Pub Opens Soon, Verdine Closes Sunday

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 29, 2022

The Upside Pub, 3402 N. Shepherd, will have its grand opening August 9. The neighborhood bar is a community driven concept from owners Paige and Andy Lujan, newly transplanted arrivals to the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest area, or GOOF, if you want to get some people's knickers in a twist. The...

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: King's Bierfest and X-Mas in July

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 29, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Frosty Food Rally at B-52 Brewing Company Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. 12470 Milroy The Conroe brewery invites guests to beat the heat at this frosty edition of its food truck rally. The day’s vendors include Tikiz Shaved ice,...

BentoBox Chef to Chef: Grumman and Garcia

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 26, 2022

Last week, BentoBox, a restaurant website design company, hosted its Chef to Chef series featuring two of Houston's top chefs, literally. Both Sasha Grumman and Evelyn Garcia were competitors on the Bravo television show, Top Chef. Grumman competed on Season 18 Top Chef: Portland along with fellow Houston chef, Dawn...

This Week in Houston Food Events: $1 Wings and a Beer-Fueled Xmas in July

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 25, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday-Friday 27th Anniversary Specials at Pluckers Pluckers Wing Bar turns 27 this July, and it’s celebrating with a week of specials and events now through Friday, July 29. The lineup of specials includes $5 Pluckers nachos on Monday, July 25: $5...

Openings and Closings: Chris Shepherd Departs Underbelly, Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina Heights

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 22, 2022

Chris Shepherd is leaving Underbelly Hospitality. The chef and restaurateur founded the hospitality group, along with investors, and it was named for his first restaurant, the now-shuttered Underbelly. The James Beard Award-winning chef has been one of Houston's most famous and familiar faces, helping to put the city on the...

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Tequila, A Burger Pop-Up and Yacht Rock

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 22, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Yacht Rock Bash at Urban South Brewery Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 1201 Oliver Urban South Brewery invites guests to “the party of the summer,” featuring all things Yacht Rock with live music, pop up vendors, food trucks and...

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Chivos Goes Tex-Mex and Max's Wine Dive Features Summer Berries

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 21, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, 4224 San Felipe, 963 Bunker Hill, is partnering with Houston’s own Sauvignon John for an exclusive wine dinner, available at both locations now through Sunday, July 24. The three-course meal will feature...

These Houston Bars and Restaurants are Celebrating National Tequila Day with Happy Hours, Margs and More

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 19, 2022

National Tequila Day falls on Sunday, July 24, and as Houstonians love their tequila, many local bars and restaurants are getting in on the celebrations. Here’s where to honor the the agave-based spirit with drink specials, happy hours, margaritas and more this holiday: Arnaldo Richards’ Picos, 3601 Kirby Picos is...

This Week in Houston Food Events: Treat Yourself to Bubbles and Caviar

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 18, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, July 18 National Caviar Day at Gratify Neighborhood Bistro Gratify, 5212 Morningside, will be offering a free bottle of sparkling with any caviar purchase this National Caviar Day. Gratify features Holland Platinum Osetra and Black Kaluga caviar in one-ounce and...

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