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Openings and Closings: Roswell's Saloon Launches, FRNDS Grand Opening

Openings and Closings: Roswell's Saloon Launches, FRNDS Grand Opening

Best Bets: All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish and Memorial Day Brunch

Best Bets: All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish and Memorial Day Brunch

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These Houston Restaurants and Bars Are Celebrating Pride Month with Tasty Specials and Donations

By Brooke Viggiano
May 25, 2023

June is Pride Month, and Houston bars and restaurants are getting in on the celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community by offering food and drink specials with a donation to some of Houston’s LGBTQ+ nonprofits. From rainbow colored cake and bagels to sparkling drinks, pop by...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Free Astros Doughnuts and Memorial Day Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano
May 24, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Dish Society will honor Memorial Day with Monday brunch from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at all locations, in addition to its daily 20 percent discount for all military veterans, active military members, first responders, police...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Whiskey, Sandos and the Ultimate Kegger

By Brooke Viggiano
May 22, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All week long Japanese Sando Pop-up at Money Cat Now through Sunday, June 4, c executive chef Sherman Yeung will be hosting a Sando Pop-Up at Money Cat, 2925 Richmond, inspired by his travels and featuring two iconic Japanese-style sandwiches, each...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: AAPI Restaurant Weeks and an Asian Night Market

By Brooke Viggiano
May 19, 2023

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Asian Night Market at Railway Heights Market Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. 8200 Washington Rained out last weekend, Railway Heights will host its two-day Asian Night Market this weekend instead. Hit it for food...
Openings and Closings: Little's Oyster Bar Opens, Th Prsrv Kemah Debuts

By Lorretta Ruggiero
May 19, 2023

Little's Oyster Bar, 3001 S. Shepherd, opened May 17 in the spot that previously housed Little Pappas Seafood House for over three decades. Still owned and operated by Pappas Restaurants, the building has received a major overhaul, created by the in-house design team and led by Design Director Evy Pappas...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Voyage through Asia at Traveler's Table

By Brooke Viggiano
May 18, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: As owners Thy and Matthew Mitchell are fresh from a trip to Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo, Traveler’s Table, 520 Westheimer, has taken inspiration from their voyage through Asia to create a series of new dishes. Features...
This Week in Houston Food Events: A Crawfish Eating Contest and Fiery Burger Collab

By Brooke Viggiano
May 15, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday-Friday Kids’ Meals Benefit at Hotel ZaZa’s Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrance Hotel ZaZa Houston Memorial City, 9787 Katy Freeway, has teamed up with Kids’ Meals for a special fundraiser. Every entree ordered at Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrance will directly...
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...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Mom's Day Brunch and Beer-Fueled Pub Crawl

By Brooke Viggiano
May 12, 2023

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: AAPI Restaurant Weeks All weekend long OCA-Greater Houston has brought back the fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Restaurant Weeks, a city-wide event, running now through June 15 in celebration of the rich culinary heritage of AAPI communities...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Dippable Noodles Are Back at Ramen Tatsu-Ya

By Brooke Viggiano
May 11, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District, 5701 South Main, is hosting this year’s Houston Food Bank’s 23rd Annual Chefs’ Dinner on Sunday, May 11 at 7 p.m. Five Houston chefs will collaborate on a special dinner in...
Rock & Roll Picnic 2023: I'll Have What She's Having

By Lorretta Ruggiero
May 9, 2023

Texas has a lot to offer. Bustling metropolitan cities. Wide open roads. Great food. What Texas does not have is affordable healthcare for millions of people. While many politicians boast about the Lone Star State's appeal to big businesses and transplants from other states, they gloss over the high maternal...
This Week in Houston Food Events: AAPI Restaurant Weeks and a Special Brunch for Mom

By Brooke Viggiano
May 8, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday – Thursday Teacher Appreciation Week at Gloria's Latin Cuisine Gloria’s Latin Cuisine is celebrating teachers with a 20-percent off promotion on the total bill with purchase of an entrée. To receive the discount, guests can show their valid school or...
Openings and Closings: Albi Opens, Dante's Will Replace Concura

By Lorretta Ruggiero
May 5, 2023

Albi, 1947 W. Gray, opened May 4 in River Oaks. The new Mediterranean restaurant comes from siblings Nano and Jimy Fakoury and their friend and business partner, Aladdin Nimri. The Fakoury brothers also own and operate their family-owned Mary'z Mediterranean restaurants. For the opening of the upscale concept, the trio...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Drink Up for Derby Day and Cinco De Mayo

By Brooke Viggiano
May 5, 2023

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Cinco de Mayo Food and Drink Celebrations Friday From tequila dinners and mariachi to queso and margarita-fueled happy hours, our Houston Cinco de Mayo Bar and Restaurant Guide has the word on where to celebrate the holiday in Houston...
Upcoming Houston Food Events: Mother's Day Sweets and Treats

By Brooke Viggiano
May 4, 2023

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Uchiko executive pastry chef Ariana Quant has curated Mother’s Day Sweet Box ($80) featuring six entremet-style desserts—including a coconut mango bar with frangipane, coconut mousse and mango compote; flourless chocolate cake with cream cheese and dark...
A Celebration of the Jewish Deli at the Holocaust Museum

By Lorretta Ruggiero
May 3, 2023

Houston has the fourth largest Holocaust museum in the United States, dedicated to educating the public about the horrors of genocide while showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. While a tour of the museum can be an emotional experience, there are also happy moments in Jewish history and also...
This Week in Houston Food Events: Sip Mint Juleps and Watch the Kentucky Derby

By Brooke Viggiano
May 1, 2023

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Wednesday, May 3 Celebrity Chefs Against Cancer at Four Seasons Hotel Houston, The Celebrity Chefs Against Cancer event returns to Four Seasons Hotel Houston, 1300 Lamar, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The evening showcases top Houston chefs—including Muse’s E.J. Miller, Loro’s...
Openings and Closings: Izakaya Will Make Way for Josephine's

By Lorretta Ruggiero
Apr 28, 2023

Izakaya, 318 Gray, will close April 30 or until the food and drink inventory runs out. Owners Yun Cheng and Sammy Saket have decided to relocate and the duo is currently searching for the perfect spot to reopen the Japanese gastropub which first opened in 2015 from the Azuma Group...
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: A Whiskey Weekend and Cocktails for a Cause

By Brooke Viggiano
Apr 28, 2023

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: HTX Whiskey Weekend at City Place Friday-Saturday 1250 Lake Plaza North Houston’s City Place will host the Second Annual HTX Whiskey Weekend in a two-day celebration showcasing regional distillers, a chef dinner, whiskey education sessions, food and beverage tastings,...
These Houston Bars and Restaurants are Celebrating Cinco de Mayo 2023 with Margaritas, Mariachis and More

By Brooke Viggiano
Apr 27, 2023

Every May 5, Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French forces at the 1862 Battle of Puebla; and while it may not be widely celebrated in Mexico, it is reason enough for Houston to enjoy a margarita or three (especially since the holiday falls on a Friday this...

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