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    Houston's Black-owned restaurants

    Where to eat in Houston right now: 12 favorite Black-owned restaurants

    Eric Sandler
    Jun 2, 2020 | 12:15 pm

    In the wake of the death of George Floyd, many people are looking for ways to support the Black community. Towards that end, a number of Houston’s social media influencers have bee sharing lists of Black-owned bars and restaurants.

    In the spirit of amplifying those efforts, CultureMap assembled this list with some of our favorites. Consider it a starting point for someone who wants to offer a tangible display of support for the Black community at a difficult time. It’s missing a couple of sophisticated options — downtown restaurant Kulture and Mark Holley’s Davis St. at Hermann Park — that remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Broham Fine Soul Food & Groceries: Chef Jonny Rhodes has converted his acclaimed restaurant Indigo into a grocery store that serves a variety of meat, seafood, produce, baked goods, and prepared items. Recommended items include bacon, biscuits, and Rhodes’ signature yellow barbecue sauce.

    Gatlin’s BBQ: Beyond its excellent Texas trinity of brisket, pork ribs, and sausage, what sets Greg Gatlin’s Oak Forest barbecue joint apart are the special dishes created by chef Michelle Wallace. In cold weather, that means seafood gumbo with smoked crab; now, it means creative sandwiches with smoked meat as one component or the recently-introduced breakfast menu that includes everything from cinnamon rolls to wings and waffles.

    Frenchy’s Chicken: Whether at its home in the Third Ward or any of the other locations across Houston, diners can count on Frenchy’s for spicy, Creole-style fried chicken, alongside can’t-miss sides like dirty rice and jambalaya. Cool it all off with a slice of sweet potato pie and always order at least a couple extra biscuits.

    The Turkey Leg Hut: With almost 300,000 followers on Instagram and a nearly constant line of people waiting for tables, Lynn and Nakia Price operate arguably not just the city’s highest profile Black-owned restaurant but one of its most popular single location eateries period. The signature turkey legs — smoked and stuffed with ingredients like dirty rice or mac and cheese — more than live up to the hype. Beyond the food, regular visits by celebrities add excitement to any visit.

    Lit Chicken: Former Kitchen 713 chefs James Haywood and Ross Coleman reunited to open this concept in downtown’s Finn Hall. Fried chicken is the obvious way to go; it’s crispy, juicy, and a little spicy. Make sure to sample an order of jollof rice, the signature West African dish that’s related to jambalaya.

    Craft Burger: Located in Finn Hall, chef Shannen Tune brings a fine dining pedigree — and his status as a Chopped champion — to this elevated burger concept. Yes, it’s entirely possible to order a properly made basic cheeseburger, but the decadent truffle butter juicy Lucy has become Craft Burger’s signature sandwich. Memorable milkshakes and loaded fries round out the offerings.

    Lucille’s: Chef Chris Williams’ Museum District restaurant has become a staple for its creative interpretations of Southern cuisine. A menu update at the beginning of this year brought a number of new dishes, including grilled octopus with green coconut curry, Tennessee hot duck, and braised oxtails over serrano-cheddar grits. Of course, the restaurant’s brunch remains popular.

    The Breakfast Klub: The Midtown restaurant has become a Houston classic on the strength of signature items like wings and waffle and catfish and grits. Yes, the line can be long, but it always seems to move quickly. Late night hours on the weekends make it an appealing stop after a night of bar hopping.

    Fainmous BBQ: Having just opened its new location in Sawyer Yards this week, the Tennessee-style barbecue joint will bring its pulled pork, pork ribs, and homemade pork sausage to a whole new audience. Sweet and savory baked beans and a classic potato salad are among the recommended sides.

    Mico’s Hot Chicken: In less than a year, proprietors Kimico and Chris Frydenlund turned their food truck into a brick and mortar restaurant on the border of The Heights. The signature chicken sandwich features an oversized patty in a crispy batter with a sauce that packs a definite wallop (regular hot is plenty spicy for all but the most determined chiliheads), although a little slaw does help keep things from being overwhelming.

    Bar 5015: The Third Ward Sunday funday favorite has been given a comprehensive makeover courtesy of new owner Steve Rogers, who expanded the patios and decorated the interior with images of Black superheroes. A generous happy hour — built around discounts of cocktails created by veteran Houston bartender Ryan Perry — has been designed to appeal to a neighborhood crowd.

    Taste Bar + Kitchen: Chef Don Bowie puts his creative spin on wings and waffles at his Midtown restaurant. Start with a cheeseburger waffle before moving on to a General Tso's chicken and waffle or a Nashville hot chicken and waffle. Creative cocktails and a lively atmosphere enhance the experience.

    Oxtail over grits at Lucille's.

    Lucille's oxtails and grits
      
    Photo by Jenn Duncan
    Oxtail over grits at Lucille's.
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    Courtesy of Fogo de Chão
    Katy's Fogo de Chão features the restaurant's Next Level Lounge.

    Everyone knows how quickly Houston’s ‘burbs are growing — and that includes the dining scene. From Katy to Stafford, Pearland to Webster, new restaurants are popping up all over. Whether you’re craving grilled meats carved tableside or a stack of pillowy pancakes, these fresh spots have something for every appetite.

    Fogo de Chão
    Katy just scored its first Fogo de Chão, making it the fifth Houston-area location for the popular Brazilian steakhouse. Diners can feast on the endless parade of grilled meat and seafood that servers slice tableside, or enjoy all-day happy hour at Bar Fogo. The new location also marks the Houston-area debut of Fogo's Next Level Lounge concept, billed as a sleek whiskey and bourbon hideaway. Located at 222 West Grand Parkway South, Fogo is open Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am–10 pm, Friday until 10:30 pm, Saturday from 11 am–10:30 pm, and Sunday from 11 am–9 pm.

    Hash Kitchen
    It’s brunch all day, every day at Hash Kitchen’s new Webster outpost, joining its sister spot in Pearland. The lively location dishes out plates of tamale eggs Benedict, pineapple upside-down pancakes, and birria-loaded scramblers. It’s always a party with an extensive drink menu featuring a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar with more than 50 toppings, plus a live DJ spinning tunes on weekends. Hash Kitchen is located at 1065 W Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 170, in Webster, and is open Monday-Friday from 7 am-2 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 7 am-3 pm.

    Via 313
    Pearland is now home to a slice of Motor City with the opening of Via 313 in the Silverlake Business Park. The Austin-based pizzeria serves up Detroit-style rectangular pies with crispy edges and focaccia-like dough, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Try The Jalapeño Poppa with bacon, whipped cream cheese, jalapeños, and Sriracha hot honey, or go for The Cadillac — a sweet-and-savory combo of prosciutto, gorgonzola, fig preserves, and balsamic glaze. This is Via’s fourth Houston-area location and can be found at 9250 Broadway St., Suite 190. Hours are Monday - Thursday from 11 am–10 pm, Friday and Saturday until 11 pm, and Sunday from 11 am–9 pm.

    Hopdoddy Burger Bar
    Hop on over to Stafford’s The Grid for a bite at Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Highlights include the Cadillac Burger — a half-pound wagyu beef patty topped with steakhouse bacon and truffle aioli — plus veggie options, gluten-free buns, loaded Brussels sprouts, salads, and boozy milkshakes. The chef-crafted “Burger of the Month” keeps the menu fresh. The Stafford spot joins Hopdoddy’s nine other Houston-area locations and is decked out with custom neon signs and vibrant artwork. Located at 12333 Southwest Freeway, Suite 300, it’s open Sunday - Thursday, 11 am-10 pm, and Friday and Saturday, 11 am-11 pm.

    Next Level Lounge at Fogo de Ch\u00e3o  in Katy
      

    Courtesy of Fogo de Chão

    Katy's Fogo de Chão features the restaurant's Next Level Lounge.

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