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Georgie James Tavern debuts with a menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers, woodfired entrees and GJ's signature cast-iron seared steaks.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Get to Know the New Georgia James Tavern

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 30, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Opening Weekend at Georgia James Tavern Friday-Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. (Tuesday-Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m., and lunch hours are coming soon) 777 Preston Georgia James Tavern has officially opened its doors in Market...

Julep's first original menu since reopening focuses on migrant ingredients, with eight refreshed cocktails.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Olympic Specials and a Refreshed Cocktail Menu

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 29, 2021

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Julep, 1919 Washington, has introduced its first original menu since reopening, focusing on the origin stories of migrant ingredients sourced from other countries and offering a brand new food menu curated by veteran chef Kate McLean. Alongside the...

Chris Shepherd's new restaurant adds some glam to casual dining and drinking.

Georgia James Tavern Opens Tonight

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 27, 2021

It's always big news when one of Houston's best chefs opens a new restaurant and the news can't get much bigger than James Beard Award Winning chef Chris Shepherd's debut of his new Georgia James Tavern at the luxury hi-rise Market Square Tower, smack dab in the middle of downtown...

Alert Captain Ahab. We've found the whale.

First Look: The Chipper in Katy

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 27, 2021

The prairies of Katy might seem an unusual place for a British chip shop to land but in a strip center near Katy Mills Mall, The Chipper is bringing a taste of the British Isles to its residents. I was attending the opening of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in Katy...

The Nash is one exciting newcomer to this year's Houston Restaurant Week.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Houston Restaurant Weeks Makes its Tasty Return

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 26, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Tuesday, July 27 “Rheinstone Cowboy” wine event at Feges BBQ Spring Branch Guests can enjoy “Rheinstone Cowboy,” a wines of Germany takeover at Feges BBQ Spring Branch, 8217 Long Point, from 5 to 7 p.m. The BBQ spot will be offering...

Wine and cheese tastings are on the docket at Mutiny Wine Room this weekend.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Wine, Cheese and BBQ Enchiladas

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 23, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Herradura Grand Barrel Bar Pop Up at Arnaldo Richards’ Picos Friday-Sunday 3601 Kirby Arnaldo Richards’ Picos is celebrating National Tequila Day with a weekend filled with activations, promotions, special menus and its Herradura Grand Barrel Bar Pop Up. On...

Pho ga kho is served dry with broth on the side.

Openings and Closings: Pho Binh Now at Finn Hall, Trash Panda Next Week

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 22, 2021

Pho Binh at Finn Hall, 712 Main, opened July 19. Originally slated for the downtown food hall in March 2020, the pandemic delayed its arrival. The chefs in charge, Kevin Pham and Di Nguyen, also own Pho Binh By Night on Bellaire. There are seven iterations of the Vietnamese restaurant,...

See why chef Hori's omakase has a cult following.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Kata Robata Brings Back its Epic Omakase

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 22, 2021

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Omakase is back at Kata Robata, 3600 Kirby. Chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi's menu fluctuates based on the types of fish that he sources each day from Japan, but it’s always a mix of cold and hot...

Eight Row Flint is just one of the stops on this year's Houston Press Margarita Trail.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Hop on the Houston Press Margarita Trail

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 19, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, July 19 Free beignets at Acadian Coast Acadian Coast, 2929 Navigation, will begin offering coffee and beignet service for breakfast. To celebrate the start of the new service, guests who visit on opening day can enjoy two free beignets. The...

The opening dishes at ReikiNa are stunning.

Openings and Closings: ReikiNa Debuts, Concura and Shoot the Moon Open Soon

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 16, 2021

ReikiNa, 799 Town and Country Boulevard, will open at CityCentre July 15. The new tasting menu concept comes from Thomas Stacy, a former prep cook at the high-end sushi restaurant Uchi. The idea began as a series of private home dinners which Stacy hosted during the COVID-19 pandemic. While working...

Feges BBQ Spring Branch is coupling Texas bbq with German wines at its “Rheinstone Cowboy" event.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Pair German Wines and BBQ Like a “Rheinstone Cowboy”

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 15, 2021

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Acadian Coast, 2929 Navigation, will begin offering coffee and beignet service for breakfast on Monday, July 19. To celebrate the start of the new service, guests who visit on opening day can enjoy two free beignets...

Tacolandia is back to in-person this October. Tickets on sale now.

Tacolandia Returns to The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou

By Houston Press

Jul 13, 2021

With the help of presenting sponsor Mission Foods, the Houston Press is happy to announce the return of Tacolandia to The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou on October 16. Because of health restrictions caused by the pandemic, the Houston Press presented Tacolandia Truck Stop in January which allowed patrons to...

Turner's will celebrate National Caviar Day with a luxe Caviar & Wine Pairing Dinner.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Indulge in Caviar at a High Tea Soirée or Wine Pairing Dinner

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 12, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, July 12 Pro-Choice Summer 2021 Happy Hour Series at Dandelion Café Local women-led organization I’ll Have What She’s Having — which unites chefs, hospitality professionals and physicians to raise health awareness and improve health care access — continues its Pro-Choice Summer...

This Jerk Snapper looks ready to throw down.

Openings and Closings: Paul Friedman's Chef's Table, Gratify Replaces Punk's

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 9, 2021

The Chef's Table, 110 Vintage Park, will celebrate its grand opening July 19. The new restaurant takes over the original home of Peli Peli which lured in nearby residents to Vintage Park for years. It's a fitting return for chef/owner Paul Friedman who was the CEO, partner and executive chef...

Double Chango burgers are just $7 all day this Saturday in honor of Monkey's Tail's two-year anniversary.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Monkey's Tail Celebrates Two Years

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 9, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Wheelie Fun Bike Ride at Eureka Heights Brewing Co. Friday, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. meetup) 941 West 18th Eureka Heights invites cyclists to enjoy its monthly “Wheelie Fun Bike Ride,” rallying at the brewery around 6:30 p.m. and rolling...

Tony's is celebrating National Caviar Day with enticing deals on its caviar service.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Xmas in July and Half-Price Caviar

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 8, 2021

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Present Company, 1318 Westheimer, invites guests to sip frosty drinks for Christmas in July all month long. The festive bar will be decked out with a 20-foot inflatable Beach Santa on the roof and holiday decor,...

Abhi Sreerama's Facebook page announcing the decision to close.

Spanish Village Restaurant Will Close July 17

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 7, 2021

It's been a Museum District fixture for nearly seven decades, serving its famous queso, margaritas and enchiladas since 1953. Spanish Village is the second oldest Mexican restaurant in Houston, coming in after Molina's which opened in 1941. It has served as a gathering place for families celebrating milestones and for...

The badass women of local nonprofit "I'll Have What She's Having" have a response to Texas' upcoming abortion law, and it comes in the form of food, drink and advocacy.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Sip for a Cause with the Women of "I'll Have What She's Having"

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 5, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, July 5 Pro-Choice Summer 2021 Happy Hour Series at Poison Girl Women-led organization I’ll Have What She’s Having, which unites chefs, hospitality professionals and physicians to raise health awareness and improve health care access, has responded to passage of the...

The young guns of Howdy Homemade are ready to serve.

Openings and Closings: Howdy Homemade Heroes in Houston, Flight Club This Fall

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jul 2, 2021

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, 20920 Katy Freeway, will open July 22. The opening of the ice cream shop just so happens to coincide with Trae Day and local Houston rapper Trae Da Truth just happens to be a partner in the franchise, along with Roderick Batson, a longtime friend of...

Riel will celebrate Canada Day and Fourth of July with a "Can-Am" Booze Can Sunday.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Celebrate America (and Canada) This July Fourth

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 2, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: FriYay Rosé Courtyard Tasting at Brennan’s Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. 3300 Smith The Creole fine dining spot is celebrating rosé season with the return of its FriYay Rosé courtyard wine tasting, an al fresco, walk-around tasting featuring light...

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