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Valentine’s Day Reservations in Houston

By Paula Nino Kehr on Feb. 02, 2020

February has arrived and love is inevitably in the air. Whether you’re single or happily in a relationship, Houston’s top restaurants have tasty offerings for Valentine’s Day. Even those who prefer to avoid the crowds on Feb. 14 will find a way to celebrate since many restaurants are offering their V-Day menus before and after the big day. Read on for our suggestions and don’t forget to make a reservation. View this post on Instagram A post shared…

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The Joy of Eating…for a Good Cause

By Kathleen Landry on Jul. 29, 2019

It’s that time of year again, when gluttony gives back. Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW), the single largest fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank, will take place Aug. 1 through Sept. 2. This month-long event ensures that eating out helps to feed Houstonians in need of meals. Since its inception in 2003, HRW has raised more than $12.2 million dollars to fight hunger and has provided 36.6 million meals. Each meal purchased from an HRW menu can provide up to 21 meals for the Houston Food Bank. This…

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Space City Celebrations and Libations During Space City Month

By Kathleen Landry on Jul. 05, 2019

Houston isn’t called Space City for nothing. The city that boasts NASA’s Johnson Space Center is ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on the moon with Space City Month. Plenty of bars and restaurants will have specials throughout July to commemorate the American spirit that won the space race! Brasserie du Parc – Blast off with Brasserie du Parc’s Blue Moon Eclipse cocktail with cognac, blue Curaçao, lemon juice, house-made grenadine and bitters. Xochi – James Beard…

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Celebrate City Acre Brewing's Second Anniversary

Jun. 19, 2018

Join City Acre Brewing (and all of their avid beer drinking fans) to celebrate its two-year anniversary on Saturday, June 30 th . From 12 – 4 p.m., the brewery will be alive with yard games on the acre of wooded land the brewery boasts plus music, a spectacular backyard cookout buffet from Chef Rick Kelsay, and a rotating menu of brand-new specialty beers. In addition to the shady, breezy acre’s worth of outdoor seating, City Acre’s air-conditioned taproom will be open for indoor festivities. “We…

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Shop Local at These 6 Houston’s Farmers Markets

Apr. 20, 2018

With the rise in popularity of farm to table dinners, you can get in on the magic of fresher tasting food than ever before by visiting the farmers markets in your back yard. Find ingredients unique to the Bayou City as well as the staples you’ve been buying in your grocery store without the hassle of bumping carts with someone every time you turn a corner. Whether they’re big or small, these Houston area farmer’s markets provide a place where you can shop, support local businesses, meet up with…

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Yum! Food Festivals in Houston This Summer

By Andrea Slaydon on Apr. 17, 2018

From celebrating cultures to sampling the best food trucks or margaritas in town, Houston has a festival for that! There are many exciting festivals coming up in the Houston area. Some are great for families, others make for a great date night spot or even a girls night out meet-up. Mark your calendars for these memorable festivals coming to the Houston area! The Whisky Extravaganza May 4th The Whisky Extravaganza offers tasting sessions, masterclasses curated by industry experts and the perfect…

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12 Houston Chefs & Restaurants Named Among The 2018 James Beard Awards Semifinalists

By Leah Shah on Feb. 15, 2018

The James Beard Foundation today announced the semifinalists for its 2018 Restaurant and Chef Awards, and Houston showed up big with twelve nominees across several categories. The prestigious awards, considered the Oscars of the culinary world, recognize honor the top chefs, restaurants, wine professionals, journalists, cookbook authors, restaurant designers, and other food professionals in the United States. In recent years, the Houston chefs have snagged three of the last four Best Chef:…

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Houston Eats! Conference Explores Houston’s Culinary Diversity and History

By Paula Nino Kehr on Jan. 22, 2018

Drive around Houston and you may see a Korean restaurant right next to a taco joint, or a Halal restaurant neighboring an eatery selling Salvadoran pupusas. Look at local menus and you may find Southern cooking mixed with cooking from Korea or Vietnam. Houston’s rich cultural influences are easily seen in its food, and that’s what Houston Eats! – a two day conference at the University of Houston – will explore this coming Feb. 2 and 3. “The conference is a unique opportunity to really learn some…

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Feast Your Heart Out At Wine & Food Week In The Woodlands

By Paula Nino Kehr on Jun. 02, 2017

Food and wine aficionados rejoice! Starting June 5, The Woodlands becomes food and wine central as it hosts Wine & Food Week — a weeklong extravaganza where more than 10,000 visitors convene to enjoy tastes of local food and wines from around the world. Now in its 13th year, the festival brings together local chefs, food and wine lovers in a wide range of events through June 11. From a soiree of bold wines, craft beer, cigars and poker for the guys to exclusive wine tastings for the serious…

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Super Bowl Festivities Bring Chef Demos, Burger Competitions to Super Bowl Live

By Paula Nino Kehr on Jan. 27, 2017

Super Bowl fever has officially invaded H-Town. With festivities kicking off this weekend, Houston is the center of the action -- and there’s plenty of action for food lovers in the week leading up to the game. Super Bowl Live, the 9-day festival that kicks off Saturday, Jan. 28 at Discovery Green, will treat visitors to free live music, games and attractions. Among them is TRUCK, a huge truck that transforms into a venue for cooking demos and burger throwdowns, in which three chefs will go head…

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