• Sushi Raku.
    Sushi Raku/Facebook
  • "I Think I'm Turning Japanese" is all I can hum because Houston these days isfilled with all things Asian in culture and food. And it’s absolutely wonderful.
  • We have upscale, high-end places with great sushi, like Kata Robata.
  • The sushi is wonderful at Uchi, but some of the hot dishes are truly divine,like the Jar Jar Duck.
    Photo by Marene Gustin
  • And for a quick grab-and go meal, you can’t beat the crunchy tempura shrimprolls at Randalls.
    Photo by Marene Gustin

  • Custom knives
    Photo via Artisans Restaurant/Facebook
  • Artisans Restaurant at night
    Photo via Artisans Restaurant/Facebook

  • Adam Stacoviak, Founders Talk
    Photo via Houston Startup Weekend
  • Richard Yoo, founder and former CEO of Rackspace and Serverbeac
    Photo via Houston Startup Weekend
  • Photo via Houston Startup Weekend/Facebook

World-changing concepts

Houston Startup Weekend kicks off 54 hours of innovation

  • Sir Sidney Poitier and Lynn Wyatt at Hotel Granduca.
    Photo by Ashley White
  • Lora and John Clemmons at the Brilliant Lecture series dinner.
    Photo by Ashley White
  • David Klienberg and Chesie Breen at Chateau Domingue booksigning.
    Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
  • Donna Bruni, from left, Terry Bradshaw and Bob Bruni at the Linda LorelleScholarship luncheon.
    Photo by Priscilla Dickson
  • Liz Zaruba and Bob Devlin at the Linda Lorelle event.
    Photo by Priscilla Dickson
  • March of Dimes chief Jennifer Howse and Lan Bentsen at the Fourticq home.
    Photo by Phyllis Hand

  • After a hard workout, you deserve more than a piece of fruit.
  • Sushi Raku
    Photo by © Jill Hunter
  • Phoenicia Deli
    Photo by Doris Ting

  • Porch Swing is a spot for VCU fans
  • Designated hangouts: Christian's Tailgate is for Kentucky Wildcat fans
    Photo by Spencer Hutton
  • 360 Sports Lounge is for the Butler faithful
  • Sushi Raku aims for U Conn fans
    Photo by © Jill Hunter

  • Photo by John W. Classen
  • Photo by John W. Classen
  • Photo by John W. Classen
  • Photo by John W. Classen

Dot com happy hour

What's gayer than gay? The new MyGayHouston.com

  • Each chocolate comes in a distinctive design.

Good news for Chocolatevores

Venezuelan expats bring art to chocolate at Araya

  • Lingerie served at the sushi bar.
    Photo by Michelle Watson: LastNightpics.com
  • Camera phones flashed at the seductive fashions.
    Photo by Michelle Watson: LastNightpics.com
  • Will Perry and Lynne Humphries were joined by Mayor-elect Annise Parker at theRockets/Pistons game.
    Photo by Sanjay Gupta

  • L.J. Wiley turns to Indonesia for his secret ingredient.
    Yelapa Playa Mexicana Restaurant
  • Two Kings with Chinese black beans by Adison Lee. This Japanese chef turns toChina for his secret ingredient.
    Photo by Marene Gustin
  • Vanessa O'Donnell, pastry chef and owner of Ooh La La, claims butter as hersecret ingredient.

  • Chef Tyson Cole is bringing his inventive sushi to Houston.
  • Tyson Cole's Uchi in Austin

Foodie News

Austin's star chef is Houston bound

  • Whatever favorite ingredients your ceviche holds, you'll find one just right foryou.
  • Ceviche at Ninfa's on Navigation
  • Escalante's ceviche
    Photo by Barbara Kuntz

  • Robert Horry and Ada Echetebu Norris at the Endeavor for Hope Gala.
    photosbyrovo.com
  • It was setting lavish enough to bring dollars for education at the Endeavor forHope Gala.
    photosbyrovo.com
  • Melanie Johnson's estate on Memorial made the Hope guests feel at home — insideand out. From left, Rodney E. Beard and Lauren Adetunji enjoyed the evening.
    photosbyrovo.com
  • An old Michael Jackson "Thriller" album is still doing good for Endeavor forHope.

  • Solution for Hair is hosting a customer appreciation party, and you're invited.
  • Get a jump on the premiere of "Sex and the City 2" with a Girl's Night OutVillage Arcade Fashion Show at Bambou Lounge Wednesday night.

It's Eggs-citing

The Procrastinator's Guide to Easter in Houston

  • Loria Wilson, from left, Jared Lang, Sharon Aboussleman and Errol McLaughlin
    Photo by Todd Parker
  • Kendall Owens, from left, Gretchen Bieber, Arabella di Bagno, Emily Lamport
    Photo by Todd Parker
  • A beastly model from Page Parkes
    Photo by Todd Parker
  • Kimberley Byer and Mitchell Parker
    Photo by Todd Parker
  • Stephanie O’Keefe and Milhko Bravo
    Photo by Todd Parker
  • Houston Zoo young professionals unleash their inner beasts at Momentum Audi.
    Photo by Todd Parker

  • A spicy sauté of shrimp, mushrooms, bacon and scallions over cheese grits atOuisie's Table
  • Sushi Raku's pork jowl over grits and topped with a fried egg
    Photo by Katherine Orellana
  • Good ole' fashioned, downhome, tummy-warming grits

Food for Thought

Grits: Not just for breakfast anymore

  • Why not a tequila pairing?
  • Or a Burbon one?
  • It will fit with the food at the Strip House.
  • Bacon Salad at Strip House