Restaurants + Bars

finally pho binh

Chinatown favorite pho shop now serving at downtown food hall Chinatown favorite pho shop now serving at downtown food hall By Eric Sandler

7.19.21  |  10:33 am

One of Houston's most acclaimed pho restaurants has finally arrived downtown. Pho Binh opens for business in the Finn ...

bartender of the year

Houston's 10 best bartenders craft stellar sips and top-shelf service Houston's 10 best bartenders craft stellar sips and top-shelf service By Eric Sandler

7.16.21  |  12:30 pm

The nominees for Bartender of the Year in the 2021 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards are a diverse group. Collectively, they work ...

HRW 2021

Houston Restaurants Weeks 2021 heats up with 10 exciting new options Houston Restaurants Weeks 2021 heats up with 10 exciting new options By Eric Sandler

7.15.21  |  1:15 pm

Happy reservation day, Houston. The Houston Restaurant Weeks website has officially gone live, which means people across the city are ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 200

Houston's Top Chef star teases new restaurant, plus' Spring Branch BBQ Houston's Top Chef star teases new restaurant, plus' Spring Branch BBQ By CultureMap Staff

7.15.21  |  9:50 am

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

a peaceful patio bar

Chef trio unites for Midtown bar with fancy po' boys and frozen drinks Chef trio unites for Midtown bar with fancy po' boys and frozen drinks By Eric Sandler

7.14.21  |  4:04 pm

Three chefs and former colleagues are reuniting to open Midtown's newest patio bar. Johnny's Gold Brick owner Benjy ...

Introducing Joey

Cool Canadian-based restaurant heads to Galleria with large patio Cool Canadian-based restaurant heads to Galleria with large patio By Eric Sandler

7.14.21  |  1:25 pm

The Galleria's new casual dining option debuts later this month. Joey Uptown will open July 28. Located in the ...

Tasty News

Ben Berg scoops up custom — and sustainable — caviar for restaurants Ben Berg scoops up custom — and sustainable — caviar for restaurants

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7.14.21  |  12:25 pm

A longstanding delicacy and luxury food staple, caviar has a certain mystique about it that may seem unapproachable to the ...

post up here

Downtown's newest food hall reveals 11 global concepts + local faves Downtown's newest food hall reveals 11 global concepts + local faves By Eric Sandler

7.14.21  |  9:09 am

Downtown's massive new food hall has made another major announcement. Post Houston revealed 11 more vendors for its 53 ...

chef of the year

Houston's 10 best chefs blend veteran chops and future-star flair Houston's 10 best chefs blend veteran chops and future-star flair By Eric Sandler

7.13.21  |  2:07 pm

Only two chefs overlap between last year’s nominees for Chef of the Year and this year’s 10 finalists ...

fly me to the moon

Highly anticipated Spring Branch restaurant reveals opening date Highly anticipated Spring Branch restaurant reveals opening date By Eric Sandler

7.13.21  |  10:09 am

Spring Branch's two-year wait for its first self service restaurant ends this month. Shoot the Moon will open the ...

Introducing Concura

Stylish new Italian restaurant brings the Adriatic inside the Loop Stylish new Italian restaurant brings the Adriatic inside the Loop By Eric Sandler

7.12.21  |  2:32 pm

A new restaurants aims to transport diners to some of Italy's lesser-known — but still very delicious — regions. Concura Italian ...

Pastry chef of the Year

10 pastry chefs bake up the best desserts, breads, and more in Houston 10 pastry chefs bake up the best desserts, breads, and more in Houston By Eric Sandler

7.9.21  |  2:20 pm

Our nominees for the 2021 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Pastry Chef of the Year understand the importance of ending a meal ...

a chocolate experience

Award-winning Swiss chocolatier sweetens up Houston with 2 new locales Award-winning Swiss chocolatier sweetens up Houston with 2 new locales By Eric Sandler

7.9.21  |  11:35 am

An award-winning Swiss chocolatier will open two Houston locations this fall. Läderach's new partnership with real estate developer ...

we all scream for caviar

Ben Berg and Tony's dish out indulgent new summer caviar service Ben Berg and Tony's dish out indulgent new summer caviar service By Eric Sandler

7.8.21  |  2:20 pm

Diners have two new opportunities to indulge in caviar this summer.  Houston fine dining restaurant Tony's has established caviar ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 199

Houston's 'anti-food festival' serves up diverse dishes and more Houston's 'anti-food festival' serves up diverse dishes and more By CultureMap Staff

7.8.21  |  11:45 am

On this week's episode of What's Eric Eating, organizer Grover Smith and chefs Brett Cooper and Tim Ma ...

stairway to leaven

Inventive + healthy baguette-salad restaurant concept rises in Houston Inventive + healthy baguette-salad restaurant concept rises in Houston By Eric Sandler

7.7.21  |  2:03 pm

A Dallas-based sandwich and salad restaurant has made its Houston area debut. Bread Zepplin is now open in the City ...

2 restaurant closings

2 classic and longtime Houston restaurants announce imminent shutters 2 classic and longtime Houston restaurants announce imminent shutters By Eric Sandler

7.7.21  |  9:52 am

Two classic Houston restaurants are preparing to say farewell this month. Tex-Mex restaurant Spanish Village and Gulf Coast seafood favorite ...

return of the mac

Downtown's largest covered patio bar opens with hot Houston crowd Downtown's largest covered patio bar opens with hot Houston crowd By Steven Devadanam

7.6.21  |  5:04 pm

If the completely ridic recent opening is any indicator, the future of downtown nightlife may well be in one of ...

Showing Gratitude

Brasserie 19 masterminds unveil gratifying Rice Village restaurant Brasserie 19 masterminds unveil gratifying Rice Village restaurant By Eric Sandler

7.6.21  |  1:27 pm

Rice Village’s newest dining destination keeps things classic. Gratify Neighborhood Bistro, the newest concept from Brasserie 19 owners Clark ...

wine program of the year

10 best Houston bars and restaurants to savor a great glass of wine 10 best Houston bars and restaurants to savor a great glass of wine By Eric Sandler

7.6.21  |  10:25 am

Wine lovers in Houston have a wide array of ways to satisfy their passion. That diversity is reflected in the ...