Restaurants + Bars

What's Eric Eating Episode 242

Meet the mastermind behind 3 Heights hotspots, plus latest food news Meet the mastermind behind 3 Heights hotspots, plus latest food news By CultureMap Staff

5.26.22  |  10:15 am

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," restaurateur Brian Doke joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to ...

Tastemaker Winners Revealed

Houston's best restaurant, chef, more star in 2022 Tastemaker Awards Houston's best restaurant, chef, more star in 2022 Tastemaker Awards By Eric Sandler

5.25.22  |  9:47 pm

Presenting the winners of the 2022 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. This collection of restaurant industry professionals represents the best of Houston ...

the end of an era

Houston's oldest family-owned grocery store announces imminent end Houston's oldest family-owned grocery store announces imminent end By Eric Sandler

5.25.22  |  2:22 pm

Houston's oldest family-owned grocery store will soon close its doors. Rice Epicurean Market announced it will close its remaining ...

chef of the year

Houston's 11 best chefs showcase city's world-class + diverse dining Houston's 11 best chefs showcase city's world-class + diverse dining By Eric Sandler

5.24.22  |  3:35 pm

The 11 finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Chef of the Year are a distinguished group. The James Beard Foundation ...

In the nick(el) of time

Nationally renown Austin bar spills news on big Houston expansion Nationally renown Austin bar spills news on big Houston expansion By Hannah J. Phillips

5.23.22  |  4:25 pm

It’s possible that back in 2020, no one told Nickel City owner Travis Tober about the pandemic: At least ...

HRW 2022

Houston Restaurant Weeks serves up 2022 dates and new prices Houston Restaurant Weeks serves up 2022 dates and new prices By Eric Sandler

5.23.22  |  4:06 pm

Houston's most popular charity dining event has revealed its dates for 2022. Houston Restaurant Weeks will follow its usual ...

RDG retires

Beard Award-winning chef behind Houston’s Cafe Annie will soon retire Beard Award-winning chef behind Houston’s Cafe Annie will soon retire By Eric Sandler

5.23.22  |  11:19 am

One of Houston’s most accomplished chefs will be transitioning to a new, less hectic phase of his career. Robert ...

Restaurant of the Year

These are Houston’s 9 best restaurants for 2022 These are Houston’s 9 best restaurants for 2022 By Eric Sandler

5.20.22  |  4:10 pm

With the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards less than a week away, the time has come to examine the nominees for Restaurant ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 241

Meet the couple behind the top-50-in-Texas BBQ joint in Spring Meet the couple behind the top-50-in-Texas BBQ joint in Spring By CultureMap Staff

5.19.22  |  12:38 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Nichole and Will Buckman join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler ...

so fancy

Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu fancy up posh new Galveston boutique hotel Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu fancy up posh new Galveston boutique hotel By Eric Sandler

5.19.22  |  10:00 am

Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu have revealed the details about their plans for the restaurant at Galveston's Hotel Lucine ...

wine program of the year

9 best Houston restaurants and bars to savor the city's top wines 9 best Houston restaurants and bars to savor the city's top wines By Eric Sandler

5.18.22  |  3:05 pm

Wine lovers will find a lot to love at the nine finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Wine Program of ...

farm aid

Chris Shepherd + 2 top chefs aid Houston-area farm in tasty fundraiser Chris Shepherd + 2 top chefs aid Houston-area farm in tasty fundraiser By Eric Sandler

5.18.22  |  10:43 am

Three top Houston chefs are teaming up to help a local farm recover from a devastating fire. James Beard Award ...

that's fat

'World's biggest pizza slice' restaurant headed to Houston area 'World's biggest pizza slice' restaurant headed to Houston area By Eric Sandler

5.17.22  |  11:11 am

A Louisiana restaurant that claims to serve the “World's Biggest Pizza Slice” has set its sights on Houston. Fat ...

Passerella Opening date

Dynamic Houston restaurant group sets open date for new Italian spot Dynamic Houston restaurant group sets open date for new Italian spot By Eric Sandler

5.16.22  |  5:00 pm

The wait for Cypress' new Italian restaurant ends tomorrow. Gr8 Plate Hospitality will officially unveil Passerella, its new Italian restaurant ...

The Melvin has left the building

Longtime Inner Loop drinking spot and patio haunt announces last call Longtime Inner Loop drinking spot and patio haunt announces last call By Eric Sandler

5.16.22  |  11:54 am

Pour one out for a Houston drinking destination. The Velvet Melvin will close after service on Saturday, May 21, the ...

let's get social

New party palace in The Heights promises bubbly brunch and boozy fun New party palace in The Heights promises bubbly brunch and boozy fun By Steven Devadanam

5.13.22  |  10:30 am

A veteran Heights bar owner has plans to shake up 20th Street with what he describes as the “ultimate social ...

bartender of the year

Houston's 10 best bartenders craft the coolest cocktails + experiences Houston's 10 best bartenders craft the coolest cocktails + experiences By Eric Sandler

5.12.22  |  2:25 pm

Presenting the 10 finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Bartender of the Year. These talented individuals stand out by making ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 240

Houston’s Ultimate BBQ Draft picks smokin’ selections from top spots Houston’s Ultimate BBQ Draft picks smokin’ selections from top spots By CultureMap Staff

5.12.22  |  9:30 am

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler forgoes his usual podcast format ...

a trill pop-up

Houston hip-hop legend Bun B hosts beefy pop-up of his beloved burgers Houston hip-hop legend Bun B hosts beefy pop-up of his beloved burgers By Steven Devadanam

5.12.22  |  8:00 am

Trill Burgers, the smash (literally) burgers from Houston’s hip-hop legend Bun B, are the ultimate “if you know, you ...