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Uptown Sporting Club Opens in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Jul. 08, 2026

Uptown Sporting Club, opened on July 4th, is bringing a fresh take on Houston’s sports bar scene. Located at 1131 Uptown Park Blvd., Suite 1, the approximately 5,000-square-foot venue features a 4,000-square-foot interior and a 1,000-square-foot patio that transitions from happy hour and game-day gatherings to late-night cocktails, DJs, and nightlife. Created by hospitality veterans Roveen Abante (Galleria Conservatory, BurgerChan, Sushi Rebel, Dropshots) and Daniel Chang (Uptown Sushi, Sushi…

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Where To Eat & Drink In Houston This 4th of July

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Jun. 29, 2026

Have plans for Fourth of July weekend yet? For those of you still looking for something to do on America’s birthday or just not into cooking and grilling this weekend, check out these fun food and drink happenings around Houston. There’s plenty to taste and drink. Happy Fourth! And for ideas on ways to celebrate, click here. Red and Blue Cocktail at Duck N Bao Duck N Bao’s locations will be open regular hours all weekend, with a festive Fourth of July cocktail in the mix. A Dance of Fire…

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Houston Chefs Receive Two 2026 James Beard Awards

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Jun. 16, 2026

Great news for all local and visiting foodies! Houston received two 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards (a.k.a. the Oscars of the culinary world) at a black-tie gala held on June 15 at the Lyric Opera in Chicago. The first award of the night went to chef Adrian Torres (Maximo) in the Emerging Chef category on the national level. This is only the second time Houston has been awarded on the national level. The first national prize went to Julep for the Outstanding Bar Program in 2022. Evelyn…

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Houston’s the 2026 James Beard Award Finalists

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Apr. 08, 2026

With six finalists across different categories, Houston is shining once again on the regional and national levels on the list of finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, considered among the nation's most prestigious honors, recognizing exceptional talent in the culinary and food industries. The winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. On a personal level, the James Beard Awards continue to impact…

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Rodeo for Wine Lovers

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Dec. 15, 2025

The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is scheduled for March 2 – 22, 2026, but the rodeo season has already begun with the announcement of the winners of the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, which took place in Houston from November 14 to 16, 2025, at NRG Center. This year’s vintners showcased the finest wine production from around the world. Thirteen winners were selected out of 3,127 entries from 25 countries by a panel of 130 industry expert judges. Of the 3,127 entries…

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Jo’s Coffee Debuts in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Feb. 13, 2025

Jo’s Coffee, an iconic Bunkhouse Hotels' coffee shop, celebrates Valentine’s Day by showing its love to Houston with the inauguration of its first out-of-Austin location in H-Town on February 14. Founded in 1999, Jo’s is known for its coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast tacos. It proudly brews its own blend of La Colombe Coffee and is home to the Iced Turbo coffee beverage, a drink with coffee, espresso, hazelnut, chocolate, and cream that has developed a cult following. Located in the…

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Maximo Reopens with More Authenticity and Adventure

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Jan. 22, 2025

Local Foods Group's progressive Mexican restaurant Maximo reopened on January 15 at West University (6119 Edloe St., West University Place, TX 77005) after restaurateur Benjy Levit and team paused operations for three weeks to significantly revamp the restaurant’s menu, namely highlighting Mexican ingredients rarely seen on Houston menus throughout, bringing more nixtamalized masa creations and introducing shareable small plates and composed entrees. Spearheading the menu overhaul are the…

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The Kennedy Opens in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Nov. 16, 2024

Just in time to start celebrating the holiday season in style, Houston welcomed in November The Kennedy, a new posh piano bar and restaurant conceptualized by Ninety3 Hospitality Group owner and native Houstonian Andres Q. Castro. It brings a moody and sophisticated space paired with refined, classic cuisine and elevated cocktails to Montrose/River Oaks (3210 West Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77019). Located near the intersection of West Dallas Street and Waugh Drive, the restaurant and piano bar…

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Bourbon Heritage Month in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Sep. 09, 2024

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and Houston has plenty of restaurants and bars to celebrate America's "Native Spirit". Check out our curated list of top spots and special deals. Andiron 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite E110 Houston, Texas 77019 281-974.1513 Live-fire steakhouse Andiron (photo above) is the perfect setting to enjoy your favorite bourbon libation and a masterfully grilled steak this fall. Choose from an extensive list of bourbons or pick one of their specialty…

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Cool Casual Buttermilk Baby Opens in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Aug. 31, 2024

Buttermilk Baby at M-K-T Heights, the latest concept from restaurant powerhouse Berg Hospitality Group, opens on September 4 with a week’s worth of deals and promotions celebrating Houston’s newest culinary bundle of joy. Bringing happiness to ice cream fans everywhere, the family-friendly restaurant – a modern homage to vintage soda fountain ambiance and retro, southern fare – marks a first-of-its-kind experience with Carvel, the soft serve innovator that revolutionized how Americans enjoy ice…

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