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ElRo is one of Texas Monthly's best new restaurants.
Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.
1. Houston sushi star's Montrose eatery tops Texas Monthly's best new restaurants list. Once again, Houston leads the way with three restaurants in the top 10.
2. Houston's top restaurants lasso big wins at Rodeo Uncorked! & Best Bites Competition. A chicken tender surprisingly took the prize for best entree.
3. Raise a glass to these 20 Houston spots offering deals for National Margarita Day. We all love margaritas, especially when they're discounted.
4. Houston's newest food hall opens in the Galleria area with 11 diverse dining choices. The former Roxy nightclub space has been transformed into a family-friendly food hall.
5. Common Bond's top chef dishes on bakery and new Heights eatery, plus our trip to Artisans. Jason Gould shares his perspective on Common Bond's new operators and 1891 American Eatery & Bar, his new restaurant in the Heights.