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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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Fine Dining in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on May 30, 2024

Houston restaurateurs know that fine dining is not just about good food. It is about an unforgettable experience that includes a feast for all your senses with exquisite dishes, a unique ambiance, and outstanding service. Add a myriad of flavors from around the world H-City offers, and you´ll understand why Houston has become a new culinary capital and a paradise for all local and visiting gourmets and sybarites. Ready for your fine dining adventures in Houston? Let’s explore some restaurants in…

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Follow Your Fork to Black Restaurant Week

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Mar. 31, 2024

Discover Houston’s Black-Owned Restaurants Houston’s 9th Annual Black Restaurant Week is now underway (March 31 - April 14, 2024), showcasing Houston’s diversity of Black-owned restaurants and culinary businesses. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore the tastes of Houston in local restaurants serving African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine. All participating restaurants across Houston, Beaumont, and additional surrounding metro areas have specials on their menus and some…

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