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  10 Plant-Based Take-Out Ideas From Houston's Restaurants

  April 9 at 4:30 a.m.

  Looking for plant-based takeout inspiration in this quarantine era? Here are some of my top picks for vegetarian eats to-go, most of which are situated inside the Loop. Make sure to take advantage of some of the amazing specials, tip generously, and order directly from the restaurant for pickup or...

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  YELO Will Hello This Summer, Sam's Fried Chicken and Donuts Closes

  March 13 at 5 a.m.

  YELO, 231119 Colonial Parkway, will open in late summer. Cuc Lam and Alex Au-Yeung will open the collaborative banh mi restaurant in Katy Asian Town  in the spot next to Au- Yeung's Malaysian restaurant, Phat Eatery. The all day concept will specialize in craft banh mi and specialty coffee and...

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  Openings and Closings: Flower Child Heights Soon, The Rustic Goes Uptown, Pi Pizza Closes

  February 28 at 5 a.m.

  Flower Child, 1533 N. Shepherd, will open March 24 in the Houston Heights area. This is the third Houston-area location for the healthy eating chain that is on a "soul-satisfying mission of positively delicious vibes."  Those delicious vibes include a lot of vegetables, fruits and healthy grains. There are plenty...

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  What A Vegan - Burger Festival Rolls Through Houston this Weekend

  February 9 at 9:17 a.m.

  The What A Vegan - Burger Festival presented by Vegan State Fair started Saturday and continues Sunday.  the event boasts the best vegan burgers, milkshakes, and fries in Texas as well as vegan vendors and craft beer, all at Houston's Astral Brewing, 4816 North Shepherd. This weekend's event is in preparation for the Vegan Rodeo Weekend in March, a whole weekend of your favorite Texas food, but Vegan. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  Openings and Closings: Adair Downtown Debuts, Buff Burger Shutters Two Locations

  January 31 at 6 a.m.

  Adair Downtown, 1000 Louisiana, opened January 27 in Wells Fargo Plaza. The new concept offers four different areas: a full service restaurant, a gourmet coffee bar, a cocktail bar and patio, plus a grab and go market. The restaurant's menu features some of the items from Eloise Nichols and Adair...

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  Friends Of The Phoenix Hosts Fried Rice Cookoff

  January 27 at 4 a.m.

  The Lunar New Year is here and 2020 is the year of the rat. To celebrate the Lunar New Year, charity group, Friends of the Phoenix hosted their annual Fried Rice Cook Off at The Phoenix on Westheimer. With ten teams there were plenty versions of fried rice to enjoy. Traditional, Cajun, ratatouille, boudain, paella styles of fried rice were just a few of the versions available. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)