Restaurants + Bars

Where to Eat on Thanksgiving

The ultimate guide to Houston Thanksgiving dinner — dine-in and to-go The ultimate guide to Houston Thanksgiving dinner — dine-in and to-go By Eric Sandler

11.12.20  |  2:05 pm

Thanksgiving will feel different this year. Large gatherings may not be recommended, but individual families can still get together for ...

where’s the rub

Memorial Villages favorite restaurant reveals new locale with a twist Memorial Villages favorite restaurant reveals new locale with a twist By Eric Sandler

11.11.20  |  3:50 pm

The original Jonathan's the Rub will move to a new location in 2021, but the Memorial Villages' favorite restaurant ...

Wine News

New sampler combines 5 of Texas' best, most rare wines in one package New sampler combines 5 of Texas' best, most rare wines in one package By Teresa Gubbins

11.11.20  |  1:05 pm

Five wineries in Texas have come together to create a package that lets you sample some of Texas' very best ...

anvil reopening

Houston's most celebrated cocktail bar announces anticipated reopening Houston's most celebrated cocktail bar announces anticipated reopening By Eric Sandler

11.11.20  |  10:30 am

Bars across Houston have taken advantage of changes in TABC regulations that allow them to operate as restaurants provided they ...

call it a comeback

Houston's Chopped champion cooks up exciting comeback story Houston's Chopped champion cooks up exciting comeback story By Eric Sandler

11.10.20  |  3:50 pm

Chef Justin Turner has a new job. The founder of Bernie's Burger Bus will now work as the Director ...

luby's closure update

Cherished Texas cafeteria chain takes major step toward dissolution Cherished Texas cafeteria chain takes major step toward dissolution By Eric Sandler

11.10.20  |  2:02 pm

Luby's has taken the next step toward "liquidation and dissolution." In a press release issued Tuesday, November 10, the ...

Fast-Food Fashion

Texas' beloved Whataburger knits up new ugly holiday sweater Texas' beloved Whataburger knits up new ugly holiday sweater By Katie Friel

11.10.20  |  12:15 pm

That ugly sweater holiday party might be an ugly sweater holiday Zoom this year, but you still need to dress ...

down in the park

Fresh new restaurant with lakefront view blooms in Hermann Park Fresh new restaurant with lakefront view blooms in Hermann Park By Eric Sandler

11.10.20  |  10:35 am

A new healthy eating concept has sprouted up in Hermann Park. Ginger Kale quietly opened last week. Located in the ...

have a seat

Galleria-area French restaurant reopens with an 'approachable' vibe Galleria-area French restaurant reopens with an 'approachable' vibe By Eric Sandler

11.9.20  |  5:10 pm

By now, most of the Houston restaurants that shut down at some point during the coronavirus pandemic have reopened. Most ...

Veteran's Day Dining Deals

These Houston restaurants are honoring heroes with Veteran's Day deals These Houston restaurants are honoring heroes with Veteran's Day deals By Eric Sandler

11.9.20  |  1:35 pm

Veteran’s Day (Wednesday, November 11) reminds Americans to celebrate people who have served in the military. Several Houston restaurants ...

welcome to acadian

New Gulf Coast-inspired seafood restaurant casts off in Second Ward New Gulf Coast-inspired seafood restaurant casts off in Second Ward By Eric Sandler

11.6.20  |  2:42 pm

The Second Ward’s new seafood destination debuts next week. Acadian Coast will begin its soft opening this Saturday, November ...

a taste of fall

3 Houston restaurants frying up New England's favorite fall treat 3 Houston restaurants frying up New England's favorite fall treat By Eric Sandler

11.6.20  |  10:20 am

A classic East Coast treat is having a moment in Houston. Cider doughnuts, the New England fall favorite, have popped ...

worth the drive

New waterfront seafood spot sets sail in coastal Houston neighbor New waterfront seafood spot sets sail in coastal Houston neighbor By Eric Sandler

11.5.20  |  2:32 pm

One of this fall’s most eagerly anticipated restaurant is now shucking oysters in San Leon. Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster ...

Give Thanks

Thanksgiving options from 4 of Houston's most beloved restaurants Thanksgiving options from 4 of Houston's most beloved restaurants

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11.5.20  |  12:20 pm

Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, but that's no reason it shouldn't still be fun, easy ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 169

A trip down Houston's Creeks, plus Washington Ave's hottest new spot A trip down Houston's Creeks, plus Washington Ave's hottest new spot By CultureMap Staff

11.5.20  |  10:45 am

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Gary Mosley, founder and owner of The Creek Group, joins ...

so long, saloon

Longtime Houston honky tonk permanently shutters after 28 years Longtime Houston honky tonk permanently shutters after 28 years By Eric Sandler

11.4.20  |  3:45 pm

A popular Houston honky tonk has hosted its last performance. The Firehouse Saloon has permanently closed, the venue announced on ...

Farmers Market Update

Restaurants and butcher shop beef up historic Houston farmers market Restaurants and butcher shop beef up historic Houston farmers market By Eric Sandler

11.4.20  |  3:15 pm

The three year project to transform the Houston Farmers Market has taken some important steps towards completion. MLB Capital Partners ...

we'll have what she's having

Houston food and drink stars shake up a happy hour with a heart Houston food and drink stars shake up a happy hour with a heart By Steven Devadanam

11.3.20  |  3:03 pm

Since its inception in 2017, the local nonprofit organization I’ll Have What She’s Having has deftly cooked up ...

The sweet life

Parisian-inspired crepe cafe sweetens up Sugar Land Town Square Parisian-inspired crepe cafe sweetens up Sugar Land Town Square By Holly Beretto

11.3.20  |  11:47 am

Crêpe lovers in Sugar Land, take note: Sweet Paris, the Houston-based, fast-casual concept that made a name for itself ...

Less-than-healthy development

Texas healthy meals to-go shop permanently closes 7 Houston locations Texas healthy meals to-go shop permanently closes 7 Houston locations By John Egan

11.3.20  |  10:31 am

Austin-based Snap Kitchen, a retailer of healthy prepared meals, is closing 14 stores in Texas effective November 6 — including one ...