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Gourmet Popsicles Are Trending in H-Town

Jul. 13, 2016

Move over macaroons and cupcakes, there’s a new dessert taking over town. From sweet shops to dessert stands, popsicles are popping up at every turn in H-Town. But don’t expect those run-of-the-mill ice pops from childhood, these cold confections are all grown up and shine in an array of gourmet flavors. Read on for the places we’re heading to beat the heat. Award-winning pastry chef Chris Leung and his biz-partner Christopher Balat do bang up biz at their West U ice cream and sorbet shop, Cloud…

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Local Chefs Bring Houston Flavors to New Bush Terminal

May 12, 2016

Five local chefs have teamed up with United Airlines and Bush Intercontinental Airport to offer travelers a taste of Houston all while enjoying free entertainment on one of 8,000 public-use iPads. The iPads and USB chargers will be situated in gate seats as well as seating at five new local chef-led restaurants. The upgrades are part of a $120 million renovation to Terminals C, E, and B South. Each Houston-inspired restaurant is set to open early next year. See the full list below: Chef Roland…

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The Last Minute Houston Mother’s Day Guide

Apr. 27, 2016

Mother’s Day is fast approaching (May 8) and it looks like you still don’t have a gift for one of the most important women in your life. Be honest, that’s the main reason you’re reading this. Lucky for you, Houston has a wide range of events around town that could be the perfect fit for a memorable date with mom. We've highlighted a few of our favorite options but you can find a complete list here. Brunches and Dinners The culinary and cultural capital of the South has quite the brunch and…

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Houston Chefs Celebrate 10 Years of a Good Cause

Apr. 22, 2016

A number of acclaimed Houston chefs are coming together for a good cause and a fun weekend this spring. The Recipe For Success Foundation is a Houston nonprofit that aims to combat childhood obesity by educating kids about healthy food choices. Over the last decade, the group has empowered more than 30,000 children in Houston through a variety of award-winning programs offered in local schools. In May, the foundation is hosting an historic three-part celebration dubbed Delicious Alchemy in…

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Biggio’s Sports Bar Set to Open this Fall

Apr. 14, 2016

Astros fans rejoice. Houston baseball legend Craig Biggio announced yesterday that his sports bar Biggio’s is set to open across from Daikin Park this November. The two-level restaurant will be a part of the new Marriott Marquis hotel and convention district downtown. Biggio’s menu is fit for foodies as well as sports fans. The upscale sports bar plans on offering high quality steaks, burgers, and wings as well as local craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Diners can watch all the big games from…

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19 Dating Adventures in Houston

Apr. 07, 2016

Photo by Jonathan Ivy at jonathanivyphoto.com Are you looking to elevate your next date above ordering pizza and watching Netflix from your couch? Whether you’re keeping an old flame alive or looking for ways to spark a new one, Houston has dozens of activities for your next romantic date out on the town. Catch a Show Houston is bursting with theatrical, musical, and comedic talent. Upgrade the run-of-the-mill movie date to a more romantic showing at the Showboat Drive-in or Sundance Cinemas…

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Chefs from Mexico Headed to Houston for Special Event

Dec. 03, 2015

Mexico City is sending some of its top culinary talent to Houston next week to prepare some of their signature dishes. Chefs Margarita Carrillo Arronte, Gerardo Vazquez Lugo and Victor Cabrera will join local chefs in their restaurants December 10-12. The initiative dubbed Sabores CDMX is part of a new tourism collaboration between Mexico City Tourism and Visit Houston. Carrillo Arronte, the chef at Mexico City’s Turtux and author of Mexico: The Cookbook , will be cooking alongside Hugo Ortega…

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7 Must-Try Gumbos for the Cajun Wanna Be

Oct. 12, 2015

Considering Houston's close proximity to the Gulf, there's no shortage of good seafood inside the city's culinary scene. Gumbo is one of the most iconic seafood creole dishes you’ll find along the south coast. So we put together a list of some of Houston’s best takes on this seafood stew. Brennan’s of Houston Brennan's of Houston, the 1967 beloved Houston landmark, is famous for its Texas Creole-inspired menu with longtime favorites like shrimp étouffée and their legendary Bananas…

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Superblock urban park in the works for Midtown

Jun. 15, 2015

Community leaders broke ground on a sprawling urban park south of downtown earlier this month. The green space will feature an artificial bayou, a concert pavilion, an eight-story apartment tower, and a public underground parking garage. The Metro rail line at McGowen will give access to the park as well as numerous retail components in development surrounding the area. Park-goers will also be treated to great views of the downtown Houston skyline. The 6-acre site is located in an area that…

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7 Tasty Twists on Crawfish in Houston

By VisitHouston on Apr. 29, 2015

by John Egan Sure, you can savor boiled crawfish at any number of fine joints in Houston, and we wouldn't discourage you from doing that. But any number of local restaurants put their own spin on mudbugs. Here are seven distinctive crawfish dishes you should sample in the Bayou City. Wild Cajun's crawfish egg rolls At Wild Cajun, East meets West (or maybe that should be South) in the form of crawfish egg rolls. These Vietnamese-influenced creations represent just one of the many offerings at…

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