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    Where to eat right now: 10 must-try restaurants for July

    Ruthie Miller
    Jul 7, 2011 | 1:47 pm
    • The new Phamily Bites hawks Vietnamese fare in front of Bo Concept.
      Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
    • Bacchus has new menu items, including these small naan pizzas.
      Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
    • Hubcap Grill makes fabulously creative burgers, but sometimes abacon-cheeseburger is all you need.
      Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
    • Refreshing for summer: The margarita sampler at TQLA
      Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller
    • The delicious, savory-sweet sesame balls at Phamily Bites
      Photo by Ruthie Johnson Miller

    Houston is hoppin’ these days! Need a lunch or dinner recommendation? Here are 10 hot places to try in July. Some are new restaurants entirely, while others are seasoned venues with new offerings, but all are well worth a visit.

     The Modular
    Who says street food has to be … well … street food? The Modular is a new food truck offering mobile gourmet grub in various spots around town.

    You’ll find the truck mostly on weekends in front of Bo Concept or Paulie’s, and it has upscale and seasonal foods — like tuna poke tacos, for example, or duck confit wings. Follow The Modular on Twitter for locations.

     Hubcap Grill
     Hubcap Grill is a card-carrying member of Houston’s elite burger pantheon, and that’s no small feat. Thankfully, the tiny operation expands this week to its second location on 19th Street (west of Shepherd) in the Heights.

    In addition to the incomprehensibly fantastic burgers, the space features picnic table seating and a strong lineup of beers.

     Les Sauvages
     Pop-up restaurants are a fun and fabulous way for chefs to showcase their culinary skills and creativity in a cost-effective way. That’s why we’re so glad that chef Justin Basye recently announced a series of pop-ups for this summer.

    While Basye’s cuisine is reason enough to reserve a spot, most dinners also feature an acclaimed guest chef, and they will cook “without boundaries.”

     TQLA
    Don’t let the douchey name keep you away from TQLA — the food is solid. The trendy new restaurant offers an interesting sampler of Mexi-American fusion dishes, along with specialty tequilas and a full bar.

    Grab a coveted happy hour spot to take advantage of the special menu and drink discounts. Perhaps you’ll start out with a margarita sampler, which allows you to try three of TQLA’s eight frozen flavors.

     Phamily Bites
    Houston’s got one of the largest Vietnamese populations outside of Vietnam, so of course we’ve got a travelin’ Vietnamese truck ladeling out golden pho, tasty banh mi’s, and savory-sweet sesame balls.

    While it started as an evening-only affair, Phamily Bites recently added in lunchtime stops outside of Bo Concept on Westheimer. Follow Phamily Bites on Twitter for locations.

     Bacchus
    This wine bar on Dunlavy (north of Westheimer) has recently reinvented itself, thanks to new management from respected wine guru Marc Borel. The place is light filled and decidedly casual with quick, friendly service. The menu is evolving, but the recent naan pizzas (delicious!) and special grill nights have served the place well.

    Follow Bacchus on Twitter to track the progress and specials.

     Christian’s Tailgate
    With two successful locations under his belt, Christian has cast down his tailgate once again, opening a third spot on the burgeoning White Oak corridor in the Heights. You’ll find the same menu from the other spots, but in an airy indoor/outdoor venue. With plenty of flat screen TVs, a decent beer folio, and favorable prices, we expect this place to pack ‘em in for pigskin this fall.

     Yelapa Playa Mexicana
    No one knew what to expect when chef L.J. Wiley left Yelapa some months ago, but the fish-heavy Mexican spot has blossomed. That’s right, blossomed. While favorite menu items are still there, the new menu (plus creative daily specials) have exceeded expectations.

    Upgrades the interior and the parking lot sure help, too. It’s time to make your way back.

     Tony Mandola’s
    After a brief bouncing-around, this longtime fixture has moved into its new building, leaving its miracle location in the hands of Eloise Adams Jones. The new Tony Mandola’s (which dropped its “Gulf Coast Kitchen” moniker) boasts an open, upscale space.

    While you’ll recognize many of the menu items, Mandola has added some new flair to go along with the new digs.

     Arturo Boada Cuisine
    Chef Arturo Boada, formerly of the well regarded Arturo’s in Uptown Park, opened his namesake restaurant in May. Since then, the new Arturo Boada Cuisine (located in Memorial just off Voss) has been packed with those seeking the chef’s progressive take on classic Italian fare. Casual, neighborhoody, fun.
     
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    Matcha News

    TikTok star Keith Lee crafts matcha latte for Hill Country flood relief

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jul 11, 2025 | 9:30 am
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    Keith Lee hoists his special matcha drink.

    The devastating floods that swept across Central Texas on July 4 are bringing out all kinds of charitable endeavors — and that includes a limited-edition beverage from Texas-based TikTok food influencer Keith Lee.

    Lee, a social media sensation whose online food reviews have benefited hundreds of small restaurants, is partnering with La La Land Kind Cafe on a special drink: Called the La La Land X Keith Lee Latte, it's a matcha drink in which 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards Kerr County flood relief.

    La La Land is the coffee chain founded in Dallas in 2019 with a mission to provide opportunities for fostering youth and individuals in need. It has three locations in Houston, along with 10 across Dallas-Fort Worth and six in Southern California.

    The new Keith Lee Latte will consist of double ceremonial matcha, with secret syrup, matcha cloud, a whole fresh strawberry, flaky salt, and matcha powder. (See Lee enjoy the latte in the video below.)


      
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Matcha is the Japanese green tea powder that has experienced a surge in popularity, appearing in everything from drinks like the matcha latte to desserts like matcha mousse.

     Keith Lee Latte Keith Lee Latte is a matcha drink.Instagram 

    Lee, who relocated to Dallas in 2024, has been on a matcha kick ever since he tried it in Chicago, which he says "led me down a rabbit hole," and it has become his trademark drink. In May, he visited seven cafes across DFW in search of the perfect matcha in town, and that included La La Land, where he ordered a matcha with almond milk.

    He also has a charitable history, including a special visit he made to Taste Project in Fort Worth to donate $4,000 to support the nonprofit's mission to fight food insecurity.

    The Keith Lee Latte will be available at all La La Land cafes beginning Friday July 11, for a limited time only. From July 11-27, 100 percent of all proceeds will support flood relief efforts in Kerr County — "a community in our home state that’s hurting," La La Land Cafe says.

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