Restaurants + Bars

Coastal Vibes at M-K-T

Tulum-inspired patio lounge shines in Heights mixed-use development Tulum-inspired patio lounge shines in Heights mixed-use development By Eric Sandler

9.15.21  |  4:50 pm

A new bar, lounge, and restaurant aims to bring a taste of coastal Mexico to The Heights this month. Casa ...

Bon App love for Lucille's

Museum District restaurant's charitable works score Bon Appetit award Museum District restaurant's charitable works score Bon Appetit award By Eric Sandler

9.14.21  |  12:10 pm

A national food magazine has recognized a Houston restaurant group for its good works during the pandemic. Bon Appetit named ...

Rosalie returns

Top Chef star announces big return of his downtown Italian restaurant Top Chef star announces big return of his downtown Italian restaurant By Eric Sandler

9.14.21  |  10:45 am

One of the first restaurants to shutter at the start of the pandemic will finally resume service this week after ...

TS Nicholas closures

Houston bars and restaurants closed due to Tropical Storm Nicholas Houston bars and restaurants closed due to Tropical Storm Nicholas By Eric Sandler

9.13.21  |  12:03 pm

UPDATE: This article has been updated as of 8 am Tuesday, September 14 with the latest information on restaurants that ...

3 things to know

3 things to know in Houston food: Openings, Turkey Leg Hut, and more 3 things to know in Houston food: Openings, Turkey Leg Hut, and more By Eric Sandler

9.10.21  |  2:52 pm

Editor's note: Houston’s restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let ...

chefs on the move

2 hot Houston chefs suddenly depart from acclaimed restaurants 2 hot Houston chefs suddenly depart from acclaimed restaurants By Eric Sandler

9.10.21  |  1:50 pm

One of this year’s most promising new restaurants and a Houston dining institution have both recently seen their executive ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 207

The mixmasters behind Houston's hottest cocktail bar, plus new BBQ The mixmasters behind Houston's hottest cocktail bar, plus new BBQ By CultureMap Staff

9.9.21  |  2:20 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Justin Ware and Patrick Abalos join CultureMap food editor Eric ...

burgers by @houstoneatz

Houston food influencer flips out with new smash burger pop-up Houston food influencer flips out with new smash burger pop-up By Eric Sandler

9.9.21  |  9:30 am

One of Houston’s most prominent food influencers will soon make the leap to becoming a food creator. Abbas Dhanani ...

Eat Up

Delicious dedication is top ingredient at this Sugar Land restaurant Delicious dedication is top ingredient at this Sugar Land restaurant

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9.8.21  |  2:10 pm

Restaurants are a dime a dozen in the Houston area, so it's best to get a recommendation before venturing ...

all that glitters

Favorite Heights bagel shop loved for house-cured lox will soon close Favorite Heights bagel shop loved for house-cured lox will soon close By Eric Sandler

9.8.21  |  1:26 pm

A popular destination for bagels and coffee will soon close its doors. Golden Bagels & Coffee announced on Instagram that its ...

on the daily

Dish Society founders gather for new American restaurant in CityCentre Dish Society founders gather for new American restaurant in CityCentre By Eric Sandler

9.8.21  |  10:40 am

The minds behind Dish Society are bringing a new restaurant to CityCentre. Daily Gather will open this fall in the ...

Aquaman can't bake

Texas Youtube star's 5 sickest burns from wretched Whataburger review Texas Youtube star's 5 sickest burns from wretched Whataburger review By Eric Sandler

9.7.21  |  3:35 pm

Youtube food reviewer and new Texas resident Mikey Chen’s latest clip offers the video star's take on fast ...

On-The-Go in Spring Branch

Common Bond revs up On-the-Go service to Spring Branch and Memorial Common Bond revs up On-the-Go service to Spring Branch and Memorial By Eric Sandler

9.7.21  |  1:14 pm

Spring Branch and Memorial-area diners have a convenient new option for pastries, sweets, sandwiches, and more. Common Bond has opened ...

vibing on it

New Southern restaurant plants kiss on Sawyer Yards with 'vibe dining' New Southern restaurant plants kiss on Sawyer Yards with 'vibe dining' By Eric Sandler

9.3.21  |  1:06 pm

A new restaurant has brought Southern food and “vibe dining” to Sawyer Yards. Recently opened in the former Poitín ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 206

The man behind Texas Monthly's' BBQ list, plus new Uptown street food The man behind Texas Monthly's' BBQ list, plus new Uptown street food By CultureMap Staff

9.3.21  |  10:45 am

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn joins CultureMap food editor ...

all new on 11th st.

Heights Tex-Mex restaurant shutters for new Mexican-American eatery Heights Tex-Mex restaurant shutters for new Mexican-American eatery By Eric Sandler

9.2.21  |  12:41 pm

A popular Mexican restaurant in The Heights will soon have new operators, a new name, and a new chef. Night ...

Turkey Leg Hut Steps Up

Houston's famous Turkey Leg Hut delivers food and aid to Ida victims Houston's famous Turkey Leg Hut delivers food and aid to Ida victims By Eric Sandler

9.2.21  |  8:35 am

One of Houston's most famous restaurants will make a major donation to helping Louisiana residents recover from Hurricane Ida ...

go loco

California chicken restaurant goes 'crazy' with 15 new Houston locales California chicken restaurant goes 'crazy' with 15 new Houston locales By Eric Sandler

9.1.21  |  2:08 pm

A California-based chicken chain sees Houston as its next growth market. El Pollo Loco plans to open 15 new locations ...

this weekend in dining

These are the 9 best food and drink events in Houston this weekend These are the 9 best food and drink events in Houston this weekend By Eric Sandler

9.1.21  |  12:40 pm

The holiday weekend provides food-obsessed Houstonians with numerous opportunities for eating and drinking beyond grilled burgers in the backyard. From ...