What Winter Weather?

These Houston restaurants are open during the winter storm

Goodnight Charlie's will be open with beer, bourbon, and tacos.

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Facing the prospect of winter weather and potentially icy roads, a number of Houston restaurants have decided to close for business on Tuesday, January 16. However, many remain open to serve customers.

With the caveats that people should be careful about monitoring potentially deteriorating conditions — and exercise caution while driving — the following Houston restaurants have confirmed to CultureMap that they are or will be open for business.

We will update this list at 4 pm if necessary.

Update 4 pm:The following restaurants will be open during the evening of January 16. Restaurants that closed during the day have also been updated below.

Montrose/Midtown/Downtown

The Flying Saucer (closed at 9 pm)
Pistolero’s
Anvil Bar & Refuge
La Calle Tacos (closed at 6 pm)
Brasil
Main Kitchen at the JW Marriott
Doris Metropolitan
Red Lion Pub

The Heights and surrounding neighborhoods

Slowpokes
The Barking Pig
Julep
Better Luck Tomorrow
Ginger & Fork
Liberty Kitchen (closed at 9 pm)
Samurai Noodle (closed at 9 pm)
Field & Tides

Galleria area/Tanglewood/Briargrove/Spring Branch

The Del
Killen's STQ
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Le Colonial
BuffBurger

Suburbs

Killen’s Steakhouse (Pearland)
Cafe East (Alief)
Cafe Adobe (Sugar Land)

Original List Below:

Montrose/Midtown/Downtown

Conservatory (includes El Burro & the Bull, Moku Bar, and the Pho Spot)
Quattro and Bayou & Bottle at the Four Seasons
The Burger Joint
The Pit Room
Hugo's (closed at 3 pm)
Izakaya
Pho Saigon
Underbelly (lunch only, closed at 3 pm)
Good Dog Houston (closed at 4 pm)
Xochi (closed at 3 pm)
Monarch Bistro at the Hotel ZaZa
Brennan's (lunch only, closed at 3 pm)
Goodnight Charlies
The Pass & Provisions
Beer Market Co.
The Moonshiners Southern Table and Bar
Ramen Tatsu-ya
Vic & Anthony's (closed at 5 pm)
Riel
The Fish

The Heights and surrounding neighborhoods

King's Bierhaus (with free Gluhwein)
Helen in the Heights (closed at 2 pm)
Eight Row Flint (serving chicken pho starting at 5 pm)
Alice Blue (closed at 3 pm)
Melange Creperie
Maison Pucha Bistro
Federal Grill (closed at 3 pm)
Good Dog Houston (closed at 4 pm)
Pi Pizza (closed at 4 pm)
Lee's Fried Chicken & Donuts
B&B Butchers
Hughie's (both locations)

Galleria area

Dish Society (closed at 3 pm)
El Patio (closed at 7 pm)
Beaver's Westheimer (closed at 3 pm)
Yauatcha (closed at 2 pm)
Cafe Annie (closed for dinner)
Caracol (closed at 3 pm)
Kenny & Ziggy's (closed at 2 pm)
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Liberty Kitchen (closed at 3 pm)
Etoile

River Oaks/Greenway Plaza/Upper Kirby/Rice Village

A'Bouzy
burger-chan
Pondicheri (closed at 8 pm)
Sud Italia (closed at 3 pm)
Picos
Roka Akor (closed at 4 pm)
Goode Co restaurants (closed at 3 pm)
Backstreet Cafe (closed at 3 pm)
Kenny & Ziggy's (closed at 2 pm)
Kata Robata (closed for dinner)
Helen Greek Food & Wine (closed at 2 pm)
Liberty Kitchen (closed at 3 pm)
Benjy's and Local Foods (closed at 2 pm)

West Houston

State Fare (closed at 3 pm)
Dish Society (closing at 3 pm)
Mascalzone
The Branch
Liberty Kitchen (closed at 3 pm)
Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen
The Tipping Point at the Hotel ZaZa Memorial
Carmelo's

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Texas bourbon named one of 2024's top 10 whiskies

Still Austin Whiskey Co. Red Corn Bourbon Whiskey

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Now if only we could snag a bottle...as a Christmas gift, of course.

Three cheers for Still Austin Whiskey Co.! The distillery's Bottled in Bond Red Corn Bourbon Whiskey was recognized as one of Whisky Advocate'sTop 20 Most Exciting Whiskies of 2024.

Every year, Whisky Advocate's expert panelists rank hundreds of whiskies based on their quality, availability, value for the price, and "X-factor," meaning an excitement-inducing component like a unique flavor or an innovative idea. An international panel also reviews contenders through several blind taste tests without knowing each whisky's producer, origin, age, or price.

The magazine ranked Still Austin's five-year Red Corn Bourbon No. 7 on the list with a prestigious score of 94 points. The Red Corn whiskey, which was released in June 2024, has mash bill consisting of 36 percent Jimmy Red corn, 34 percent white corn, 25 percent rye, and 5 percent barley.

According to panelist Shane English, tasting notes start big and bold with cracked pepper, dusty leather, and cocktail cherries, before moving on to a palate of chile pepper, caramel, and buttery cornbread.

"Each sip is electric — the pepper gives this whiskey a zing balanced by poundcake and glazed doughnuts," English said. "Charred oak fades to chocolate, coffee, and pecan pie on the finish."

Still Austin had the only Texas product on the list, which was fitting given the brand's recent boasting that it could match any Kentucky Bourbon. As a game day stunt when the Texas Longhorns played the Kentucky Wildcats in November, Still Austin refilled empty Kentucky Bourbon bottles with its own Cask Strength Bourbon for just $1.

When the brand isn't playfully antagonizing Kentucky fans, its Red Corn Bourbon sells for a retail price of $85 per 750-milliliter bottle, falling nearly in the middle of the price category out of all 20 bourbons on the list, with eight others priced for less.

For additional context, none of the top five bourbons fall under a $100 price tag. In fact, the most expensive bottle on the 2024 list is the Angel's Envy 2023 Cask Strength Port Wine Barrel Finished Bourbon, which ranked No. 12 and retails for $230 per bottle.

"Our top 20 whiskies represent a curated collection that deserves your attention. Each whisky on the list stands out for its superb taste, representing the pinnacle of a year filled with remarkable tastings," said executive editor David Fleming in a release. "This list features whiskies offering exceptional value, leaders in their respective styles, and superbly made expressions that are well worth seeking out."

Whiskey Advocate's 2024 Whiskey of the Year is Laphroaig Elements 2.0 Cask Strength Scotch Single Malt, which earned 95 points and retails for $165 a bottle.

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