Discover Houston’s Black-Owned Restaurants Houston’s 8th Annual Black Restaurant Week is now underway, showcasing Houston’s diversity of Black-owned restaurants and culinary businesses. So if you’re hungry, don’t miss out on the opportunity to try one – or several – of the 100 restaurants participating this year. Through April 16, local restaurants serving African American, African and Caribbean cuisine are participating in this event, which was founded in 2016 to support Black chefs in…

Easter Brunches in Houston

By Zoraida Hernandez on Apr. 01, 2023

Try these Egg-cellent brunch spots! Spring is here and so are the Easter Sunday options for you and your family to enjoy! Like always, Houston restaurants have you covered with prix fixe and à la carte menus to try. We’ve gathered our list of favorite Houston restaurants with Easter brunch offerings below! Here's a quick look at where to go: Guard and Grace | Le Jardinier | Caracol | Bloom & Bee | Backstreet Cafe | Wild Oats | KP's Kitchen | State Fare | Liberty Kitchen View this…

Houston's Must-Try Fries

By Zoraida Hernandez on Nov. 08, 2021

What’s your favorite type of fry? From traditional cut to waffle to curly, you can definitely find them in H-Town. Here, fries can also be loaded with savory ingredients like brisket, chicken, pork, kimchi, cheese and more! Read on for our list of our must-try fries in Houston. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oh My Gogi! (@ohmygogi_htx) OH MY GOGI Korean and Mexican flavors come together for an “oh my” explosion in every bite. Oh…

Amazing Fried Chicken in Houston

By Zoraida Hernandez on Jul. 20, 2021

When in Texas, you must-try good ol' southern comfort food like fried chicken. From original to Korean-style fried chicken, Houston has pretty amazing options to choose from. Here are our top fried chicken spots to try in our city. Courtesy of @relishrestaurantandbar on Instagram RELISH RESTAURANT & BAR Relish Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood eatery where you can sit back and enjoy comfort food like their fried chicken bucket. Order the fried chicken bucket with mouthwatering hot honey, bacon…

The Best Grilled Cheeses in Hou

By Andrea Slaydon on Jul. 18, 2021

It’s a favorite for kids and adults – after all, who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese sandwich? Whether you prefer a crispy grilled cheese with tomato soup or like it with salty potato chips, there is no wrong way to enjoy one of America’s favorite meals. Courtesy of @twistedgrilledcheese on Instagram Twisted Grilled Cheese Looking for a grilled cheese with a ... dare we say ... "twist"? Twisted Grilled Cheese, a Houston original, offers a variety of grilled cheeses off the beaten path, for…

7 “Hot” Spots to Celebrate Hot & Spicy Food Day

Jul. 12, 2021

Pyro-gourmaniac (n.) - one in love with and/or addicted to spicy foods. If this is you, don’t worry, we’re not here to judge or offer some sort of flavorless 12-Step program. We’re here to tilt the hot sauce bottle. Thankfully Houston, with its plethora of exceptional restaurants offering global flavors from Sichuan Chinese to Cajun/Creole, has a lot to offer heat seekers. Whether you crave a bit of cayenne in your favorite dishes or legit need a masochistic amount of hot peppers on your pizza…

5 Must-Try Veggie Burgers in Houston

By Zoraida Hernandez on Jun. 22, 2021

One thing’s for sure, the food in Houston has flavor and that includes veggie and vegan burgers. From ingredients like beans, soybeans, mushrooms to the homemade sauces and classic burger ingredients like red onion and tomato, you won’t believe these are non-meat burgers. Read on for our top 5 must-try veggie burgers in town. GREEN SEED VEGAN Green Seed Vegan has become a local favorite for raw and vegan sandwiches, juices and smoothies. Just one look at their menu and you’ll instantly crave…

Breakfast Tacos That Will Turn You Into A Morning Person

By Zoraida Hernandez on May. 10, 2021

Nothing says buenos días like a warm and tasty breakfast taco. Inspired by Mexican cuisine, the breakfast taco originated in Texas and is now a staple in many restaurant breakfast menus. Of course, Houston restaurants are no exception so read on for our list of restaurants with breakfast tacos that you must try. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikki Richmond (@liveworkhouston) LA GUADALUPANA BAKERY & CAFE If you love having…

Celebrate National Chocolate Month This February

By Paula Nino Kehr on Apr. 29, 2021

It only makes sense that National Chocolate Lovers Month is February. After a month of devotion to clean eating and healthy living, we firmly believe in February as the month to treat yourself. From artisanal chocolatiers to European-style chocolate shops, we’ve rounded up Houston’s best bets for chocoholics. The Chocolate Bar Uncle Darryl’s chocolate cake is a favorite at this Montrose institution with fans claiming it has a perfect frosting to cake ratio. The toffee bits are a big bonus, too…

Fresh empanadas from The Original Marini’s Empanada House are dusted with powdered sugar.

Empanadas: The Houston Treat

Mar. 25, 2021

There’s not much cozier than a little hand-sized pie filled with sweet or savory goodness. You can eat empanadas standing up, but sometimes they’re so good you’re going to have to sit down to find your bearings. These little South American pockets of perfection with Spanish roots can be found all over Houston, filled with flavors as diverse as Houston itself. The Original Marini’s Empanada House Westchase 10001 Westheimer Rd, Carillion Shopping Centre | Houston, TX 77042 Courtesy of…

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