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Broken Barrel

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Broken Barrel avocado toast

Avocado toast with bacon makes any dinner better. Photo by Eric Sandler

Broken Barrel brings CIA graduate Hilda Ysusi’s unique tapas-style menu to the rapidly growing “restaurant row” at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands. In an area where chain restaurants dominate, Broken Barrel's mix of Mediterranean, Asian and Latin-inspired shareable plates offer a welcome shot of diversity. With a full bar and vibrant happy hour, Broken Barrel is a great place for date night and Sunday brunch alike.

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Broken Barrel
1950 Hughes Landing Blvd. Suite 1900
The Woodlands, TX 77381

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Sun: 10 am-3 pm
Mon: 11 am-10 pm
Tue: 11 am-10 pm
Wed: 11 am-10 pm
Thu: 11 am-10 pm
Fri: 11 am-11 pm
Sat: 10 am-11 pm

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Patio/Outdoor Dining
Vegetarian Friendly

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Blue Plate Special orders up ways to dine out for a good cause

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Rice Village restaurant switches to ramen, open late nights on weekend

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SaltAir adds lunch and brunch for more approachable dining experience

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Over-the-top chefs serving their best make for truly delicious night

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Spectacular seafood feast on the table for Caswells' new foundation

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Former wine-only destination branches out with oysters and full bar

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Mexico chefs link up with H-Town culinary giants to create new cuisine

Casa de Esperanza YP event 6/16 MIKEY GOUGH, BLAKE ASTON, ALAN SCHULTZ, CAPE BELL

Young professionals take over Little Woodrow's for early summer fete

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Legal eagles mix it up at Peska for 'Power Lawyers Social'

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Montrose barbecue joint in gorgeous stone home sets opening date

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Spectacular new steakhouse makes a generous philanthropic splash

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H-Town eateries compete to blend a better burger in national contest

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Iconic New York restaurant comes to Houston for one-night only pop-up

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Medical Center restaurant and event space closes for spiffy remodeling

Recipe For Success 10th anny dinner, 5/16 Randy Evans, Randy Rucker, Bryan Caswell, Charles Clark, John Sheely, Robert Del Grande

10 top chefs combine forces for incredible Recipe for Success dinner

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Foodies toast Houston's top restaurant and bar talent at Tastemakers

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Bin Laden poster goes for $100,000 at Texas Children's fundraiser

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Historic Midtown home set to become 'girl-friendly' bar and restaurant

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Camerata's wine guy breaks through; Houston has a new Master Sommelier

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Downstairs bar in Heights Southern restaurant sets opening date

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Pizza and ramen chefs vow to 'get weird' at six-week pop-up series

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Johnny Carrabba spills the beans in new cookbook, ready for holidays

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Museum District cafe temporarily shutters, but tasty changes coming

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z on calorie-stuffing binge while eating across Houston

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First taste: Texas comfort food comes to Memorial City, try the chili

Rienzi Spring Party, 5/16 Jana and John Mchenry; Chaille Strake; Mace and Melanie Meeks

Old guard, newcomers embrace fine heritage at River Oaks garden party

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Big Sexy finds a brick and mortar home for chicken tender truck

Houston Arts Alliance dinner 5/16, George Lancaster, Sandra Porter, Lauren Rottet, Cameron Springer

Sinatra's 100th birthday anniversary sets theme for this benefit

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Dine Out for Life 4/16 Reef, Matt Burrus, Debbie Festair, Michael Pearce

Party people take over popular restaurants for a worthy cause

Heroes and Handbags 4/16, Kelly Silvers, Kelli Bridges, Loretta Horowitz

Gucci, Chanel and more big sellers at 'Heroes and Handbags' event

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Not exactly destination dining, but Ikea remodel does offer value

Fashion Gene, 4/16 Duyen Nguyen, Anais Nguyen, Lauren Nguyen, Chloe Nguyen, Misha Nguyen

Stylish mothers, daughters share their colorful fashion inspirations

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Popular pizza truck gets a brick and mortar home near the Heights

Tastemakers Sommelier of the Year nominees share current wine faves

KIPP Houston dinner 4/16, Scott McClelland, Soraya McClelland, Mike Feinberg

KIPP Houston soars in scholastics, fundraising with $1.2 million event

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Owner vows to rebuild after fire destroys historic restaurant

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Dr. Dean Ornish shares insights on healthy living with Blue Cure

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Deliciously rowdy patrons, celeb waiters take over Tony's for charity

Houston Ballet Barre dinner, April 2016 Jason Arnoldy, Lindley Arnoldy, Erin Stewart, James Stewart

Top chefs, ballet stars create four-course dinner perfectly en pointe

Houston Methodist Leading Hearts, April 2016, Tony Vallone, Anita Gotto, Dr. Tony Gotto

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Van Cleef & Arpels party, April 2016, Nicolas Bos, Pierre de Saint-Albin, Becca Cason Thrash, Alexandre Bader

Millions in diamonds tantalize glam crowd at black-tie dinner party

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Symphony patrons eat, drink and are merry at black-tie wine dinner

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Lounge resumes restaurant service with new chef and Japanese influence

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Restaurant in historic Heights space turns market into casual bar

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Joe and Jill Biden pick the perfect day for outdoor brunch in Houston

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The French Cowboy rides again at first River Oaks District restaurant

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National magazine taps Houston sommelier as one of the nation's best

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Towering NBA All-Star beefs up at barbecue joint before Rockets game

UberEATS Houston announcement Sarah Groen, Ryan Pera

It's not just for lunch: Uber app expands food delivery hours, locales

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Durham House Brunch, March 2016, Elena Skinner, Holly Alvis, Kathryn Swain, Lauren Leal, Madyson Chavez

Restaurant kicks off monthly brunch to help out Houston charities

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National restaurant magazine honors two of Houston's rising stars

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Young professionals flock to animal encounters at "Beastly Brunch"

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Popular Indian restaurant has found a larger home in new luxury center

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Two restaurant vets are bringing a coffee and wine bar to Garden Oaks

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Let's have lunch at President George H.W. Bush's former home

Midtown Asian spot embraces nightclub vibe, ditches restaurant service

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Best new restaurant? Don't miss the creative cooking at Cureight

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Popular burger joint launches explosive growth campaign in Memorial

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Local pizza chain expands to Med Center, Pearland, and Richmond

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Survey dishes up revealing data on H-Town diners and restaurant scene

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Interfaith Ministries Best Friends doggie brunch is a howling success

Bo's Place Luncheon, Feb. 2016, Ashley Pradka, Caroline Finkelstein, Anna Claire Hankamer, Julie Oliver

New York Times best-seller spreads gospel of living joyfully

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Sugar Hooker's pop-up series features some of Texas's hottest chefs

Friends of Fondren Library, Feb. 2016, Lance Berkman, Wayne Graham, David Leebron

Books, baseball team up for evening honoring Rice coach Wayne Graham

Rienzi society dinner, Feb. 2016, Luke and Christiana McConn; Marilyn and Christopher Winters

Glam ballroom setting backdrop for city's most elegant black-tie

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Iconic Tex-Mex restaurant goes with throwback menu during renovations

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Dining with the fishes at Houston Zoo a Valentine's first

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First look at Upper Kirby ice house that offers something for everyone

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Trendy superfoods on the menu to benefit Urban Harvest program

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Popular Texas comfort food and cocktails spot launches second location

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Top chefs whip up memorable gourmet dinners with toaster ovens

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Popular steakhouse adds weekday lunch with bucket-list burger on menu

Leslie Ross Treadsack Johnny's Gold Brick bartender

Ambitious cocktail bar that's just ducky is headed to the Heights

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Restaurant offers 3-course dinner for the cost of a barrel of crude

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JDRF supporters stock charity wine cellar at swank River Oaks party

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Authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza coming to the Heights

New generation exports Rice Village comfort food fave to Katy

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Top Texas food festival reveals 2016 lineup and tasty new additions

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Korean-influenced international coffee shop opens in downtown Houston

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High-profile restaurant chain joins rush to Houston, sets opening date

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Ousted pitmaster brings Franklin BBQ pedigree to downtown beer garden

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NFL owners take over Houston bistro for heavy-duty wining and dining

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Texas cocktail festival shakes it up with world's classiest pub crawl

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Galveston Restaurant Week offers dining deals at more than 30 eateries

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Houston restaurant king buys H-Town's best bakery with promise of love

Astros inaugurate a new way to party at Minute Maid with fabled singer

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Taco-crazy Texans create a cleanse that we can really get behind

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Fitness studio with big expansion plans celebrates with holiday cheer

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Emeril Lagasse orders almost everything on menu at Houston restaurant

Barrels of fun at new icehouse bar with 100 whiskeys & bourbon on tap

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Houston's best deli to spread matzoh ball joy to West U and beyond

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Chocolate-chip pancakes and Santa highlight midday musical fete

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Gourmet hot dog restaurant plans second location with more craft beers

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Room full of H-Town notables gather to celebrate a select few

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Houston Ballet patrons step out for Jubilee of Dance, dinner on stage

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Sugar Plum Fairy captivates young ballet fans at dreamy tea party

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KISS band members shake up Texas with rock 'n' roll restaurants

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Strahan returns to H-Town for dinner party launching new health club

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Inner loop sushi fave snares final spot in Woodlands restaurant row

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Popular barbecue restaurant coming to gorgeous stone house in Montrose

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San Antonio's historic luxury hotel undergoes grand transformation

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Beaujolais Nouveau bash features French chefs and chanteuse from Paris

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Texas’ oldest winery uncorks impressive collection of must-try wines

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Three stylish Houstonians honored as top party hosts in the nation

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Best benefit dinner ever celebrates H-Town's iconic restaurateur

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With lavish new steakhouse, Ronnie Killen shoots for nation's top spot

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Dolce & Gabbana shows Houston how to party haute Italian style

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Houston Methodist Rendezvous draws 1,300, raises whopping $2.5 million

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Empanadas and elaborate cakes: Mexican-Jewish bakery opens downtown

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25th anniversary of Another Great Night is dazzling affair with bling

Urban Harvest dinner Sarah Schnitzer, Adam Dorris, Justin Yu, Ara Malekian

Houston chefs just wanna have fun at farm-to-fork benefit dinner

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Fans line up for selfies with Michael Strahan at record-breaking event

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Perfect b'day gift for man who has everything: Bronze bust at Baylor

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Culinary website touts Houston sherry enthusiast as a "New Original"

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Earth, Wind & Fire rocks the night at Houston Children's Charity gala

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Record-breaking Buffalo Bayou Partnership gala celebrates new park

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We're in love! Kevin Spacey wows black-tie crowd at Best Buddies bash

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Barbara and Gerald Hines open home for luncheon touting historic cause

Chef Jack Crabb Chopped Jr Food Network television show November 2015

13-year-old Texas chef nabs spot on popular Food Network show

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Faith Hill and Barbara Bush add star power to glittery UNICEF gala

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Gents in black-tie feast at Alley Theatre's "Wild Things" dinner

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Best Catwalk for a Cure gala ever — big bucks, top designer, hot crowd

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Bob McNair and Tom Brokaw dinner rakes in $1 million for M.D. Anderson

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H-E-B launches financial plan for employees in smart business move

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Big dogs party with the big guns as K9s4COPS honors sheriff at gala

Soon-to-open Hotel Emma is a great excuse for a San Antonio escape

News, Shelby, Boys and Girls Country, Oct. 2015, Austin, Michael J. Foxworthy

Jeff Foxworthy leads Boys and Girls Country to a $2 million windfall

Crime Stoppers Gala Dave Ward, Laura Ward, Ted Koppel, Rania Mankarious, Ramy Mankarious

For once Dave Ward is speechless: Newsman's big gala surprise unveiled

Erin O'Leary Stewart curried fall soup autumn salad

4 easy and appetizing ways to cook Texas' best fall fruits & veggies

News, Shelby, Scenic Houston dinner, Oct. 3015, Ric Campo, Annise Parker, Robert Duncan

Move to beautify streetscapes saluted at Scenic Houston dinner

News, Shelby, Miller Outdoor Theatre gala, Oct. 2015, Miriam M Meyers(l) and June Deadrick with Tony Danza

Tap dancing Tony Danza steals the show at Miller Outdoor Theatre gala

News, Shelby, Hospice Dinner, Oct. 2015, Janice Brown, Tad Brown, Liz Brown, Leslie Alexander

Houston philanthropists honored as Rockets owner makes rare appearance

William Chris Vineyards

Hill Country hidden gem offers top wineries and tons of charm

Welch Foundation banquet Debbie Robbins, Robert Robbins, Beth Robertson

Harvard prof honored for pioneering work in chemistry at Welch dinner

Revival Market dinner

Heights gourmet food store and restaurant ends dinner experiment

Spain's Great Match 1

Houston food fest boasts best array of wine and food outside of Spain

Houston, Rico's Midtown, October 2015, patio

Enjoy the great outdoors: 10 wonderful new restaurant and bar patios

News, Shelby, iPic Theater, Oct. 2015, Hamid Hashemi

New River Oaks theater complex set to lavish luxury on moviegoers

First date at restaurant or bar

Where to meet for a first date: 10 great bar and dining options

UberEATS Houston announcement Sarah Groen, Ryan Pera

Top chefs join in swank announcement party for Houston UberEATS

News, Shelby, Departures/Chopard dinner, Oct. 2015, Gregory Boyd, Lynn Wyatt, Patrick Summers

Houston's renowned arts leaders dine and dish chez Lynn Wyatt

La Table bakery rendering

Ambitious plans for French restaurant, bakery and bookstore at Table

News, Shelby, HGO opening night, Oct. 2015, Patrick Summers, Lynn Wyatt

HGO's cutting-edge soirée, complete with daggers, is night to remember

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse New York strip

Houston steakhouse named among 10 best restaurants in the U.S.

News, Shelby, Holiday Card kickoff, Oct. 2015,Terri Courtney, Erin McCarthy, Pam Jones, Lisa Miranda

Holiday Shopping Card welcomes high-end designers to the flock

Method Marque interior

Members-only club opens to public and makes Marque with creative menu

News, Shelby, Marco Rubio at La Griglia, Oct. 2015

Marco Rubio draws SRO crowd for campaign fundraiser at La Griglia

The Original Pancake House, Breakfast, Restaurant, Chain

Ready for pancakes? Dallas breakfast chain targets hot Houston suburb

Foreign Correspondents grilled fish

Intriguing new restaurant offers fresh take on traditional Thai food

Tom Ford dinner at Menil Collection, crowd shot

Magic at The Menil as fashion & art crowd celebrate Tom Ford boutique

Houston Zoo Conservation Gala 2015

Donors raise a whopping $872,000 to save endangered lions at Zoo gala

Bistecca Ristorante

Familiar faces bring under-the-radar Italian steakhouse to Montrose

B&B Butchers terrace party

Young professionals enjoy the view as steakhouse opens roof to dining

Houston, Domestic Violence Awareness Month event, October 2015, Claire Cormier Thielke, Mary Patton, Brooke Bentley Gunst

Top chefs share their talents as tasty fundraiser celebrates 10th year

State of Grace restaurant exterior

Inside new River Oaks restaurant from Hotlanta chef who's coming home

Houston, BKB Foundation Young Chef Competition, October 2015, Lee Foden-Clarke, Commis Camden Hershberger, Bocuse

Up-and-coming chefs create culinary magic and battle it out for prizes

Houston, Alley Theatre opening night, October 2015, Jesse Marion, Jane Gladden, Dean Gladden

Alley Theatre patrons wine and dine in style on opening night

News, Shelby, Beth Muecke b'day, Oct. 2015 Page Parkes, Vivian Wise, Bethie and Andi Ruiz

55 becomes the new 35 at rockin' birthday celebration at Armandos

Houston, MFACafe, October 2015, prosciutto pizza

New Museum of Fine Arts cafe mixes Italian vibe with high-tech flair

News, Shelby, Sewell Cadillac, ATS Coupe, October 2014, Jackie Pacheco, Vanessa Griego

VIPs cruise and dine in style at Cadillac "Road To Table" experience

Houston, Hay Merchant, September 2015, Half Pigs Head

Catch the big game while noshing on amped-up bar bites at 10 hotspots

Houston, Periwinkle Foundation Sommelier Competition, September 2015, Craig Collins; Bobby Stuckey; Jack Mason

Iron Sommelier competition proves to be a tastebud-tempting fundraiser

Chi'Lantro Kimchi Fries

23 things you must eat and drink at ACL Music Fest 2015

Where to Eat Right Now: 10-plus new restaurants for October

News, Shelby, Best Cellars, Oct. 2015, Fritz Gitschner, Mark Cox, Catherine Rodriguez, Luis Roger

Wine dinner erupts into unplugged club scene with rocker on stage

News, Shelby, CultureMap Social, B&B Butchers, Sept. 2015 M. David Rochez, Gabrielle Gunn, Ryan O. Harris, Josh Robertson

Young professionals take over hip steakhouse for CultureMap Social

Houston, Casa de Esperanza YP Happy Hour, September 2015, Duncan Balcom, Mike Delaney, Todd Fineman, Patrick Hawkey, Chris Kruse

Young professionals gear up for chili cook-off with huge mixer

Original Greek Festival

Wine with a purpose: Monks get in the spirits at Greek Festival

Arian Foster charity dinner Morton's Arian Foster, Alfred Blue

15 Houston Texans serve up a good time for Arian Foster's fave cause

Author signs on for Celebration of Reading with new Bush biography

News, Shelby, Gerald Hines 90th birthday, Sept. 2015, stage

A night to remember: Magical birthday party salutes Gerald Hines' 90th

Shepard Ross Glass Wall

Pax Americana owner splits from eagerly anticipated restaurant

Helen brunch semolina pancakes

Best new brunches: Eight restaurants that make the weekend special

News, Shelby, MFAH Rothko opening, Sept. 2015, Catherine Masterson; Brian and Elisabeth McCabe

Major Mark Rothko exhibit ignites lively conversation at VIP dinner

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