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    Get your 'gram on

    Feast your eyes on 7 of Houston's most Instagramable restaurant dishes

    Madison Payne
    Aug 17, 2017 | 12:57 pm

    Time to round up the prettiest, most Instagramable dishes in the city to keep everyone's social media game on point. These seven plates are guaranteed to garner comments like "that looks good" and sarcastic "thanks for the invite."

    Ignore those haters and get those camera phones ready. Here’s where to go to do it for the ‘gram.

    Crispy Prawn Dumpling at Yauatcha

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    Aug 15, 2017 at 8:37am PDT

    Let the swooning begin. Impress all fellow Instagrammers by visiting Yauachta, the London-based Cantonese dim sum restaurant and teahouse, and ordering the crispy prawn dumpling with plum sauce. This dish’s delicious combination of sweet and crunchy flavors and beautiful appearance steals the show. Step in a bit closer to capture this delicate dumpling in all of it’s glory.
    5045 Westheimer; 713-357-7588

    Jumbo Lump Crab Meat and Avocado Salad at Star Fish

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    May 1, 2017 at 6:59pm PDT

    Capturing a showstopper photo won’t be an issue at this new Heights restaurant with its white, nautical and fresh decor. Boasting a beautiful raw seafood bar, anyone could stop right there to get an Insta-worthy post. But, have a seat and feast your eyes on the Jumbo Lump Crab Meat with Avocado and any food 'gram will instantly be elevated.
    191 Heights; 832-831-9820

    Cremoso de Chocolate at Xochi

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    Apr 9, 2017 at 2:38pm PDT

    When anyone’s Instagram is in need of a little luxury, look no further than Xochi, James Beard Award-winner Hugo Ortega’s stunning Oaxacan restaurant in downtown’s Marriott Marquis hotel. Imagine a billowy chocolate sponge cake enveloped in a mousse and accompanied by a blossoming branch made of solid chocolate. Strawberries are the perfect addition to top off this delight of a dessert. Created by Ortega’s brother Ruben from chocolate that’s roasted in house, the cremoso de chocolate is a unique and delicious must have on anyone’s food gram.
    1777 Walker; 713-400-3330

    Sticky Bun Breakfast Burger at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

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    May 28, 2017 at 7:45pm PDT

    Looking for that perfect picture that combines sweet and savory? Bosscat's creation of burger-meets-breakfast is just as pretty as it is yummy. It’s made with Canadian bacon, a duck fat fried egg and gruyere cheese. This drool-worthy restaurant sports glass garage doors so make sure to snap a pic with the impeccable natural light.
    4310 Westheimer; 281-501-1187

    Smoked Turkey BLT at Beaver’s Westheimer
    As a chef with 11,000 followers of his own, Arash Kharat understands how to create Instagram-worthy dishes. Accompanied with their hand-cut fries, Beaver’s smoked turkey BLT is scrumptious and a compliment to anyone’s gram. There is no shortage of photo-worthy dining spaces as well as beautiful food combinations that makes this a must have on an Insta-feed.
    6025 Westheimer; 713-714-4111

    Chicken & Waffle at Krisp Bird & Batter

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    Jul 6, 2017 at 11:08am PDT

    The casual vibe and delicious chicken sandwiches have already made Krisp an instant local favorite. Served on butcher paper, the restaurant's spin on the chicken and waffle includes a waffle bun, Crystal hot sauce, yummy maple syrup, and cider slaw. This could possibly be the most coveted sandwich for any summer Instagram feed. Throw a favorite drink in the picture, and it’s Insta-gold.
    5922 Richmond; 713-239-0320

    Loaded Milkshakes at FM Kitchen and Bar

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    Jun 16, 2017 at 11:53am PDT

    Go ahead. Indulge. You're bound to slow your scroll when you come across this beauty. These loaded milkshakes in vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry are piled with ice cream and topped with frothy whipped cream. Although this hotspot has photo-worthy backdrop options at every turn, this magical milkshake makes makes such a grand appearance that it looks great everywhere.
    1112 Shepherd; 832-804-6006

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    dine out and do good

    Houston charity dining event returns with $15 lunches and $25 dinners

    Eric Sandler
    Feb 16, 2026 | 5:02 pm
    Murray's Pizza and Wine
    Photo by Michael Ma
    Murray's serves a mix of pizza and shareable plates.

    Houston Restaurant’s Week more affordable sibling has returned for 2026. Eat Drink HTX takes place from February 15 until February 28.

    Similar to Houston Restaurant Weeks, participants in Eat Drink HTX serve two- or three-course meals at a set price of $15 for lunch and brunch and $25 for dinner. Whereas HRW is loaded with fine dining options, EDH’s lower price point allows more casual restaurants to participate. Restaurants will donate $0.50 per $15 meal sold and $1 per $25 meal sold to the Cleverley Stone Foundation, which will then make a contribution to the Houston Food Bank.

    As recent closures demonstrate, Houston’s restaurants are struggling. EDH is intended to bring in customers as businesses emerge from the typically slow month of January.

    “We have all seen the lists of restaurant closures that seem to be issued on a reoccurring basis – it’s heartbreaking,” organizer Katie Stone, president of the Cleverley Stone Foundation, said in a statement. “Restaurants are the heart and soul of our community. In times of crisis they step up, serve and support others. This is our time as Houstonians to support our restaurant industry by dining out. At the same time, you can ‘Do Good’ as proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank.”

    Stone has recruited dozens of restaurants to participate, including establishments that opened in 2025 such as Caribbean Jerk Palace, Honest Mary’s, Murray’s Pizza & Wine, and Traveler’s Cart. Diners will also find Tex-Mex well represented, with options including El Tiempo, Los Tios, and Molina’s.

    Tourao Brazilian Churrasqueria will even give diners a slimmed down, $25 take on its traditional all-you-can-eat experience that includes a visit to the restaurant’s salad bar and a combo meat platter that offers picanha, garlic beef, Brazilian sausage, bacon-wrapped chicken, and two jumbo shrimp.

    Also new this year is Galleria-area favorite Burger-Chan. Its $15 menu includes choice of a five-ounce burger, a four-ounce turkey burger, or a felafel burger, paired with choice of side and a non-alcoholic soft drink, iced tea, or lemonade (premium toppings such as bacon, spam, or fried egg are available for an additional charge).

    Diners will find the full list of participants on the Eat Drink HTX/Houston Restaurant Weeks website.

    "We’re participating in Eat Drink HTX because both the Houston Food Bank and our industry need support now more than ever,” added Craft Pita chef-owner Raffi Nasar. “It’s a meaningful way for us to give back while championing the restaurant community. For our guests, it’s an affordable opportunity to try new menu items.”

    Murray's Pizza and Wine
    Photo by Michael Ma

    Murray's Pizza & Wine is participating in Eat Drink HTX.

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