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  Openings and Closings: The Stayin' Alive Edition [UPDATED]

  March 27 at 4:30 a.m.

  Every week, we list Houston's newest restaurants opening and the occasional shutter in the Openings and Closings. For now, we are focused on keeping Houston's existing restaurants open. There are a number of restaurants, bars and nightclubs that have suspended operations temporarily because of the coronavirus. When noted, please remember...

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  Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Curbside Pick-Up, Mini Bodegas and Take-and-Bake Meals

  March 27 at 4 a.m.

  With the new "Stay home, work safe" measures in effect and bars and restaurants not being fully operational at the time being, we’re doing things a little differently this weekend, covering five fantastic to-go options from restaurants around town: Bernie's "Name Your Own Price" Bodega at Bernie’s Burger Bus Bernie's...

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  Upcoming Houston Food Events: Buy, Eat and Give Back to the Community

  March 26 at 4:30 a.m.

  Times are tough for everyone, including the hospitality industry. But that doesn't mean all hope is lost, as Houston's food community has proven to be a strong one. Here's a look at what's going on in the food world during the COVID-19 crisis, including ways you can help, restaurants to...

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  Governor Supports Restaurants Selling Retail To Get The Supply Chain Moving

  March 24 at 7:27 p.m.

  Governor Abbott announced earlier today his support for restaurants to sell retail products directly to consumers. The initiative was headed by Dr. Emily Williams Knight, CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, and State Representative Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound), who worked with the governor and key agencies to create guidelines effective...

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  Southern Smoke Receives Huge Donations from Houston Texans and Tito's Vodka

  March 23 at 5:03 p.m.

  News that Southern Smoke Spring, the fundraising event for The Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Fund to help industry employees was canceled in early March hasn't, as it turned out, ended the all-important fundraising efforts of restaurateur and chef Chris Shepherd and his group. Over the weekend, the Houston Texans Foundation...

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  This Week in Houston Food Events: Support Local Restaurants, Earn Gift Cards and Get Free Toilet Paper

  March 23 at 4 a.m.

  Though social distancing is in effect and bars and restaurants are closed for in-house services, the ever-strong Houston food community is trucking on. This week, support local restaurants by carrying out and earn stuff like free gift cards and discounts (and toilet paper!), try out batch margaritas, and hit up...