t's 4:30 pm on a recent weekday, and Hunky Dory is buzzing. The two-year build out has been completed, and the property that was once the site for a used car lot and a couple of dilapidated houses now contains two of Houston's most eagerly anticipated restaurants. Soon, 100 or so invited guests will dine […]
With baseball season gearing up for the playoffs (Go 'Stros!) and college (Go Undefeated Cougs!) and pro football games in full swing (Quit breaking our hearts, Texans!), it's a great time to catch the play-by-play of your favorite Houston sports teams while feasting on top-notch bar snacks. Below are 10 spots to watch the big […]
fter three months of renovations, The Durham House will debut to the public October 9. Located in the former home of Woodrows Heights (previously Mardi Gras Grill and Floyd's Cajun Kitchen), the restaurant has undergone a transformation from casual Cajun to more refined Southern. The new space features whitewashed walls, corrugated tin accents and popular […]
The Last Concert Cafe is a popular Mexican restaurant located right in central Houston inside of a nondescript stucco building with a mysterious red door. Although there is no sign and the front door always remains locked, this well-kept secret is among the most popular restaurants in the area for Mexican food lovers. The menu […]
ummer has seen an incredible run of new restaurant openings, which also means diners have a host of new brunch options to try. Why suffer the aggravation of watching the 0-2 Texans at home or in a sports bar when you can meet friends for a bite and track fantasy stats on your phone instead? […]
appa Charlies Barbeque will begin the soft opening of its brick and mortar restaurant in EaDo on Wednesday. Pitmaster Wesley Jurena, who has grown Pappa Charlies from a competition and catering endeavor into a popular trailer that serves to sold-out crowds at Jackson's Watering Hole in Montrose, previewed the space at a private party Saturday […]
If you want to wow colleagues or clients while you're visiting Houston for a meeting or convention – or if you're a tourist or already live here – at least some of the Bayou City's most popular restaurants should be on your agenda. But aside from reading reviews, how do you decide which eateries deserve […]
Wine lovers already flock to Camerata for its combination of personal service, chic design and an ever-evolving wine list, but patrons who haven't been by in awhile may want to schedule a visit to meet head sommelier David Keck's newest hire. To replace Ryan Cooper, who left to assume the general manager position at Down […]
For a neighborhood that's known for being Houston's nightlife hotspot, Midtown has surprisingly few places to eat after 11 p.m. Even on the weekends, the traditional option of Mai's has only been recently supplemented by Jinya Ramen, but, other than Cafe Layal and Christian's Tailgate, nothing exists right in the thick of the bustling scene […]
In a foodie world where nothing surprises me anymore, there’s at least one local eatery which consistently pushes the limits with its over-the-top Southern-style dishes. At BRC Gastropub, chicken-fried goodness and extreme varieties of mac ‘n’ cheese have become the norm—and why shouldn’t they be? I always ask. The restaurant boasts an ever-changing menu of […]