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Booze News

Drizly alcohol delivery service adds hulking Texas chain Spec's Drizly alcohol delivery service adds hulking Texas chain Spec's By Teresa Gubbins

1.17.20  |  4:00 pm

Drizly, the alcohol delivery company, has signed on hulking Texas liquor store chain Spec's to its portfolio of stores ...

everything's happy underground

Veteran operator breathes new life into downtown’s first food hall Veteran operator breathes new life into downtown’s first food hall By Eric Sandler

1.17.20  |  1:00 pm

The space that had been home to Conservatory won’t stay empty for long. Underground Hall will soon take its ...

Cafe Sua Da for everyone

Houston ice cream shop will soon offer cool nationwide shipping option Houston ice cream shop will soon offer cool nationwide shipping option By Eric Sandler

1.17.20  |  10:00 am

Toasted Rice and Cafe Sua Da ice cream are going nationwide. When Cloud 10 Creamery launches its new website on ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 127

A taste of Italy in downtown's food hall, plus Fluff Bake Bar moves A taste of Italy in downtown's food hall, plus Fluff Bake Bar moves By CultureMap Staff

1.16.20  |  2:47 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," chef Ben McPherson joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to ...

new montrose bar

2 Houston stars wreak a little chaos in Montrose with new cocktail bar 2 Houston stars wreak a little chaos in Montrose with new cocktail bar By Eric Sandler

1.16.20  |  1:50 pm

Montrose will soon be home to a new bar that unites creative cocktails and elevated food. Slated to open in ...

An homage to Houston

Casual new Upper Kirby bar raises a glass to Houston's history Casual new Upper Kirby bar raises a glass to Houston's history By Eric Sandler

1.15.20  |  1:25 pm

Bars are fun when they’re loud, crowded, and full of people pounding shots, but that lifestyle isn’t sustainable ...

Woodlands Shack

Burger powerhouse Shake Shack announces fifth Houston-area location Burger powerhouse Shake Shack announces fifth Houston-area location By Eric Sandler

1.14.20  |  4:35 pm

Shake Shack continues its push into the Houston market. A representative for the New York-based global burger juggernaut confirms that ...

food fight

Food fight: The best hand roll from The Heights' new hot spots Food fight: The best hand roll from The Heights' new hot spots By Eric Sandler

1.14.20  |  2:25 pm

The Heights remains Houston’s hottest neighborhood for new restaurants. Already one of the city’s premier dining destinations, recent ...

SusieCakes rises

Rice Village cake shop bakes up exciting new Med Center locale Rice Village cake shop bakes up exciting new Med Center locale By Eric Sandler

1.13.20  |  1:50 pm

Visitors and workers in the Texas Medical Center will soon have a new option for sweets. SusieCakes will open its ...

adios, midtown

Houston's 'Sugar Fairy' serves up a new home for her beloved bakery Houston's 'Sugar Fairy' serves up a new home for her beloved bakery By Eric Sandler

1.13.20  |  12:35 pm

Fluff Bake Bar will have a new home for the new year. Chef-owner Rebecca Masson tells CultureMap that she’s ...

This week in dining

These are the 8 best food and drink events in Houston this week These are the 8 best food and drink events in Houston this week By Holly Beretto

1.13.20  |  8:46 am

It's January, which means people are thinking about healthy eating — unless they're planning to attend Friday night's ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 126

How a favorite food truck stuck in Houston, plus a Midtown bar find How a favorite food truck stuck in Houston, plus a Midtown bar find By CultureMap Staff

1.10.20  |  2:40 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Sticky's Chicken co-founder Patsy Vivares joins CultureMap food editor ...

Sunrise, Sunset

Discover elevated cocktails and a skyline view at EaDo's rooftop bar Discover elevated cocktails and a skyline view at EaDo's rooftop bar By Eric Sandler

1.10.20  |  11:21 am

A new rooftop bar will give Houstonians another way to admire the downtown skyline. The Sunset Rooftop Lounge will open ...

what's in a name?

Star chef picks Montrose for highly anticipated Houston restaurant Star chef picks Montrose for highly anticipated Houston restaurant By Eric Sandler

1.9.20  |  11:42 am

One of this year's most eagerly anticipated new restaurants has started to reveal itself. Chef Aaron Bludorn, formerly the ...

Voodoo that you do

Edgy Portland doughnut chain reveals opening date for WashAve locale Edgy Portland doughnut chain reveals opening date for WashAve locale By Eric Sandler

1.9.20  |  10:05 am

Houston's wait for Bacon Maple Bars and Diablos Rex doughnuts come to an end next week. Voodoo Doughnut will ...

Introducing patterson park

New 'urban treehouse' patio bar with downtown views hits The Heights New 'urban treehouse' patio bar with downtown views hits The Heights By Eric Sandler

1.8.20  |  3:33 pm

The patio bar trend shows no signs of slowing down. Inspired by the success of bars like Kirby Ice House ...

Mutiny on the Bayou

New Napa-style wine bar and restaurant uncorks in The Heights New Napa-style wine bar and restaurant uncorks in The Heights By Eric Sandler

1.8.20  |  1:25 pm

The Heights may be known as a top-tier dining destination, but the neighborhood has also become more wine-friendly. In addition ...

Opening alert

Cult Houston fast-casual restaurant crops up in Austin Cult Houston fast-casual restaurant crops up in Austin By Brandon Watson

1.8.20  |  10:25 am

One of Houston’s most popular concepts is heading to the Capital City. Fast-casual fave Local Foods will open its ...

Fancy a Farro?

Talented chef doubles down in downtown with new healthy restaurant Talented chef doubles down in downtown with new healthy restaurant By Eric Sandler

1.7.20  |  4:17 pm

The Understory food hall will have a healthy new addition in 2020. Mona Italian Kitchen chef-owner Sidney Degaine will double ...