Restaurants + Bars

take a stand

LA-based restaurant makes a stand in bustling Woodlands development LA-based restaurant makes a stand in bustling Woodlands development By Eric Sandler

8.5.22  |  3:20 pm

A Los Angeles-based restaurant devoted to classic American food will make its Texas debut in The Woodlands next week. The ...

Taco Stand Webster

Heights street-style taco shop opens new locale in south Houston 'burb Heights street-style taco shop opens new locale in south Houston 'burb By Eric Sandler

8.5.22  |  11:26 am

A popular Heights restaurant is coming to Webster. The Taco Stand will bring its street-style tacos and canned cocktails to ...

3 HRW Alternatives

3 Houston restaurants dish out new charitable dining promotions 3 Houston restaurants dish out new charitable dining promotions By Eric Sandler

8.4.22  |  4:16 pm

Houston Restaurant Weeks may be the most prominent charity dining event taking place during August, but it isn't the ...

adieu, tasting room

Longtime wine bar and restaurant pours its final glass in CityCentre Longtime wine bar and restaurant pours its final glass in CityCentre By Eric Sandler

8.4.22  |  1:28 pm

A staple of CityCentre dining will close at the end of this month. The Tasting Room will pour its final ...

no chill

Houston melts in new list of best + worst ice cream cities in the U ... Houston melts in new list of best + worst ice cream cities in the U.S. By Teresa Gubbins

8.4.22  |  11:39 am

A national survey finds that Houston just isn't a great city to eat ice cream. Gird thyself: According to ...

they're pizza zealots

Piping-hot pizzeria slinging flavorful pies heats up Medical Center Piping-hot pizzeria slinging flavorful pies heats up Medical Center By Eric Sandler

8.3.22  |  4:04 pm

Medical center workers, patients, and their families will soon have a fresh new alternative to hospital cafeterias. Dallas-based Zalat Pizza ...

8 more HRW options

Houston Restaurant Weeks adds 8 new options to biggest roster ever Houston Restaurant Weeks adds 8 new options to biggest roster ever By Eric Sandler

8.3.22  |  1:53 pm

This year's edition of Houston Restaurant Weeks now boasts more than 300 participating locations That makes it the largest ...

a whole vibe

New Southern-inspired restaurant serves vibe dining to Galleria area New Southern-inspired restaurant serves vibe dining to Galleria area By Eric Sandler

8.2.22  |  3:04 pm

A high-energy restaurant serving Southern-inspired fare is coming to the Galleria area. Doves will open this fall in the former ...

chefs on the move

2 Houston chefs at high-profile restaurants make major moves 2 Houston chefs at high-profile restaurants make major moves By Eric Sandler

8.2.22  |  1:14 pm

One of Houston’s highest-profile legacy restaurants recently welcomed a new executive chef. Meanwhile, one of 2021’s most exciting ...

down under in post oak

Hip Australian-NYC coffee shop brews up third Houston spot in Post Oak Hip Australian-NYC coffee shop brews up third Houston spot in Post Oak By Eric Sandler

8.1.22  |  2:45 pm

An Australian-inspired, New York-based coffee shop and cafe leads the list of three new tenants coming to a prominent Galleria-area ...

mandolas move on

3 Montrose Italian family restaurants to close for new dining district 3 Montrose Italian family restaurants to close for new dining district By Eric Sandler

8.1.22  |  12:45 pm

Three staple Montrose Italian restaurants will soon shutter to make way for a new dining district. Nino’s, Vincent’s ...

adieu revival market

Favorite Heights restaurant and market announces sudden shutter Favorite Heights restaurant and market announces sudden shutter By Eric Sandler

7.29.22  |  11:15 am

A Heights staple restaurant and cafe will soon serve its final meals, but the space will be revived under new ...

big win for bun b

Bun B's Trill Burgers crowned best in nation on Good Morning America Bun B's Trill Burgers crowned best in nation on Good Morning America By Eric Sandler

7.29.22  |  9:02 am

Bun B is a big winner. The Houston hip-hop legend's smash burger concept Trill Burgers won the title of ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 250

Riel talk about Montrose's award-winning restaurant, more food news Riel talk about Montrose's award-winning restaurant, more food news By CultureMap Staff

7.28.22  |  2:13 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Riel chef-owner Ryan Lachaine and bar manager Derek Brown join ...

Down on the upside

Casual new bar crafts major upside in Garden Oaks with specials sips Casual new bar crafts major upside in Garden Oaks with specials sips By Eric Sandler

7.28.22  |  12:45 pm

Garden Oaks residents will soon have a new place to enjoy craft beer in a casual environment. Upside Pub will ...

so thick, so fluffy

Tantalizingly thick cookie pop-up unveils new Heights permanent home Tantalizingly thick cookie pop-up unveils new Heights permanent home By Eric Sandler

7.27.22  |  2:52 pm

A Houston cookie pop-up will soon unveil its permanent home in the Heights. Pudgy’s Fine Cookies will celebrate its ...

extra-ordinary news

Hustlin' Houston Vietnamese eatery wins $1M in top industry contest Hustlin' Houston Vietnamese eatery wins $1M in top industry contest By Eric Sandler

7.27.22  |  11:32 am

A new Houston restaurant will be able to expand courtesy of a $1 million venture capital investment. The Savory Fund ...

Passerella the pasta, please

Houston restaurateur's new Italian eatery headed to Washington Ave Houston restaurateur's new Italian eatery headed to Washington Ave By Eric Sandler

7.26.22  |  3:00 pm

A new Italian restaurant has had so much success that its owner is already planning a second location. Gr8 Plate ...

GMA Burger battle

Bun B's Trill Burgers topple Houston cult-fave in epic GMA showdown Bun B's Trill Burgers topple Houston cult-fave in epic GMA showdown By Eric Sandler

7.26.22  |  1:00 pm

Two of Houston's most acclaimed burger purveyors faced off in an epic battle on national television this morning. Good ...