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Benjy's big market transformation reveals Rice Village opening date Benjy's big market transformation reveals Rice Village opening date By Eric Sandler

2.10.21  |  12:28 pm

The transformation of Benjy's into Local Foods Market has been completed. Rice Village's new cafe and market will ...

Truffle Masters pivots

Decadent Houston truffle festival grows with more local restaurants Decadent Houston truffle festival grows with more local restaurants By Eric Sandler

2.9.21  |  1:09 pm

One of Houston's favorite food events has reconfigured for 2021. Rather than a large gathering with hundreds of people ...

Houstonians on Top Chef

2 Houstonians sharpen their knives for newest season of Top Chef 2 Houstonians sharpen their knives for newest season of Top Chef By Eric Sandler

2.8.21  |  3:33 pm

Food-obsessed Houstonians will be watching the new season of Top Chef with even more interest than normal. The cast of ...

Raise a glass

Heights sushi restaurant rolls out intimate new cocktail bar Heights sushi restaurant rolls out intimate new cocktail bar By Eric Sandler

2.8.21  |  12:55 pm

The Heights has a new option for cocktails and small plates. Kanpai Club opened last week next to Hando at ...

to your health

Houston's largest winery debuts with sprawling bar and restaurant Houston's largest winery debuts with sprawling bar and restaurant By Eric Sandler

2.5.21  |  2:05 pm

The Houston-area's largest winery has opened for business. Texas winemaker Messina Hof's new facility in Richmond's Harvest ...

AL-in on The Heights

Montrose Mediterranean hot spot speeds into The Heights for new locale Montrose Mediterranean hot spot speeds into The Heights for new locale By Eric Sandler

2.5.21  |  11:45 am

A Montrose staple will open a new location in The Heights. AL Quick Stop will open in Re:vive Development ...

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

5 hot Houston restaurants to let the good times roll for Mardi Gras 5 hot Houston restaurants to let the good times roll for Mardi Gras By Eric Sandler

2.4.21  |  2:40 pm

Like every other special occasion over the last year, Mardi Gras won't feel familiar in 2021. Parades in New ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 180

What's cooking at Houston's smokin' food charity, plus restaurant news What's cooking at Houston's smokin' food charity, plus restaurant news By CultureMap Staff

2.4.21  |  10:35 am

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Kathryn Lott joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss ...

you picked a fine time to leave, luann

Texas-based Luby's reveals timeline for shuttering all locations Texas-based Luby's reveals timeline for shuttering all locations By Eric Sandler

2.3.21  |  3:57 pm

The days of LuAnn platters are drawing to a close. Luby's expects to cease most restaurant operations by the ...

Lucille's grows

Museum District chef-owner serves up 2 hot new Houston restaurants Museum District chef-owner serves up 2 hot new Houston restaurants By Eric Sandler

2.3.21  |  12:48 pm

Houston chef Chris Williams is going to be busy in 2021. The chef-owner of Museum District favorite Lucille's announced ...

Where to Eat on Valentine's Day

Houston restaurants dishing out dine-in and to-go on Valentine's Day Houston restaurants dishing out dine-in and to-go on Valentine's Day By Eric Sandler

2.2.21  |  3:30 pm

The calendar turning from January to February brings more than thoughts of longer days and the imminent arrival of spring ...

Sunday fundays!

Heroic Texas legislator files bill to allow alcohol sales on Sundays Heroic Texas legislator files bill to allow alcohol sales on Sundays By Teresa Gubbins

2.2.21  |  12:30 pm

Texas State House Representative Richard Raymond continues his heroic quest to allow us to buy liquor every day of the ...

Does a T-Rex hibernate?

New French pop-up steps in for acclaimed downtown Houston restaurant New French pop-up steps in for acclaimed downtown Houston restaurant By Eric Sandler

2.2.21  |  10:29 am

One of Houston’s most acclaimed restaurants is taking a short break. Theodore Rex will be closed until May, chef-owner ...

a new third place

New Black-owned coffee shop serves up caffeine fixes and eats downtown New Black-owned coffee shop serves up caffeine fixes and eats downtown By Eric Sandler

1.29.21  |  3:03 pm

A new coffee shop has perked up downtown. Brothers Ricardo “RJ” Wilson and Jason “Ian” Wilson have opened Day 6 ...

Best Brunch

Houston's On The Kirb cooks up tasty brunch you can feel good about Houston's On The Kirb cooks up tasty brunch you can feel good about

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1.29.21  |  2:00 pm

Many people think of brunch as a decadent indulgence, but On The Kirb is ready to prove the weekend meal ...

things to know

5 things to know in Houston food: Openings and an elegant new lunch 5 things to know in Houston food: Openings and an elegant new lunch By Eric Sandler

1.29.21  |  11:31 am

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

tom tom club

Hot Korean coffee shop brews up exciting new Galleria-area location Hot Korean coffee shop brews up exciting new Galleria-area location By Eric Sandler

1.28.21  |  2:45 pm

A new, Korean-influenced coffee shop and cafe has opened near the Galleria. Tom N Toms, a South Korea-based cafe, has ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 179

Houston's star chef on his 2021 plans, plus a hot new Montrose lounge Houston's star chef on his 2021 plans, plus a hot new Montrose lounge By CultureMap Staff

1.28.21  |  10:40 am

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," James Beard Award winner Chris Shepherd joins CultureMap food editor ...

fancy a game?

Dallas-based arcade and cider paradise powers up open date in East End Dallas-based arcade and cider paradise powers up open date in East End By Eric Sandler

1.27.21  |  12:52 pm

A massive new arcade debuts in the Second Ward this weekend. Bishop Cidecade opens Friday, January 29 at 2320 Canal ...

Super Bowl to-go

Ultimate guide to Houston restaurants doing Super Bowl dining to-go Ultimate guide to Houston restaurants doing Super Bowl dining to-go By Eric Sandler

1.27.21  |  10:30 am

The Super Bowl matchup has been set. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with face off against Patrick Mahomes ...