what-a-change

Ken Hoffman digs into the juiciest questions after Whataburger's sale Ken Hoffman digs into the juiciest questions after Whataburger's sale By Ken Hoffman

6.17.19  |  1:01 pm

The headline induced heart palpations in drive-thru burger fans across Texas and neighboring states … “Texas-based Whataburger sells to new owner ...

in-flight save

Fast-acting flight attendant rescues Ken Hoffman from airline agony Fast-acting flight attendant rescues Ken Hoffman from airline agony By Ken Hoffman

6.14.19  |  2:11 pm

We all have our share of airline horror stories. Here’s one that started as a nightmare but ended happily ...

Pet of the Week

Meet Romeo the tiny terrier mix, CultureMap's pet of the week Meet Romeo the tiny terrier mix, CultureMap's pet of the week By Ken Hoffman

6.13.19  |  12:20 pm

Name: Romeo, as in Romeo Montague, you know, the “What light through yonder window breaks, it is the east, and ...

hard pass

Ken Hoffman recalls his most awkward meal at Houston's best restaurant Ken Hoffman recalls his most awkward meal at Houston's best restaurant By Ken Hoffman

6.13.19  |  10:30 am

On May 25, a pair of Montrose restaurants, but really the same place next door to each other, The Pass ...

Drive-thru Gourmet

IHOP goes totally IHOB with new Big Pancake Burger IHOP goes totally IHOB with new Big Pancake Burger By Ken Hoffman

6.12.19  |  11:25 am

This week, I reached out for a new Big IHOP Pancake Burger from America’s largest breakfast bar, IHOP, with ...

not an easy toss

Hoffman on how to throw the perfect big league ceremonial first pitch Hoffman on how to throw the perfect big league ceremonial first pitch By Ken Hoffman

6.7.19  |  4:36 pm

By now, everybody’s seen the video of the poor Chicago White Sox employee of the month who won the ...

Pethouse Pet of the Week

Meet Buttercup, the cute cattle dog mix, CultureMap's pet of the week Meet Buttercup, the cute cattle dog mix, CultureMap's pet of the week By Ken Hoffman

6.6.19  |  11:32 am

Name: Buttercup, as in "Build Me Up Buttercup," a 1968 hit single by the British soul/pop band the Foundations ...

Drive-thru Gourmet

Pizza Hut does a deep dish dive with new Pan Pizza Pizza Hut does a deep dish dive with new Pan Pizza By Ken Hoffman

6.5.19  |  11:00 am

This week, I dug into a new — and we’ll see if improved — Original Pan Pizza from the world’s ...

golden hits

McDonald's imports its Worldwide Favorites menu to America McDonald's imports its Worldwide Favorites menu to America By Ken Hoffman

6.3.19  |  2:15 pm

Here’s your chance to travel the world without leaving your local drive-thru. On Wednesday, June 5, McDonald’s is ...

net gains

Ken Hoffman pitches a solution for Major League Baseball safety Ken Hoffman pitches a solution for Major League Baseball safety By Ken Hoffman

5.31.19  |  3:20 pm

“Thoughts and prayers” are a nice, but what are you waiting for, Houston Astros? Extend Minute Maid Park’s protective ...