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Houston Restaurant Weeks

By Kimberly Guel on Jul. 20, 2026

As the fourth-largest city in the country, Houston is home to more than 70 countries and regions represented in its restaurants. Every August, locals and visitors alike get to experience Houston’s nationally recognized culinary scene in a meaningful way. Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) offers diners a curated taste of one of America's most diverse food scenes while supporting a great cause. From August 1 through September 7, participating restaurants across the Houston area offer specially…

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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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Asian Restaurant Weeks in Houston

By Patrick Magee on Apr. 24, 2026

Indulge in Houston's Asian Cuisine Scene for a Good Cause AAPI Restaurant Weeks returns for the seventh year! This foodie-perfect event runs May 1-June 15 and not only supports Houston’s vibrant Asian & Pacific Islander restaurateurs, but every ticket purchased provides one bag of rice to a senior citizen in H-Town. This works a little differently from the popular Houston Restaurant Weeks, which happen in August. To participate, make a $15 donation here. You’ll receive a QR code that unlocks…

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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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Houston’s the 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists

By Patrick Magee on Mar. 18, 2026

We know Houston is a world-class food city, but doesn’t a compliment always mean more when someone else says it? Lately, Houston’s dining scene is getting lots of props. The LA Times recently named Houston the 2026 Top Food City, lauding it as a “culinary powerhouse” and “fiercely independent.” While Michelin's 2024 arrival brought a fresh wave of accolades, the gold standard has long been the James Beard Awards. Since 1991, the Beards have been spotlighting Houston’s culinary elite — a legacy…

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Long Weekend Opens in The Heights Bringing Ranch-Inspired Dining

By Visit Houston on Mar. 09, 2026

Get ready for a new dining experience in The Heights! Just in time for the rodeo season, Long Weekend, a cozy ranch-inspired restaurant brought to life by the talented husband-and-wife team, Paige and Andrew Alvis, officially opened its doors at 2044 E. TC Jester on March 4, 2026. Designed as the perfect spot for food lovers, families, and neighbors to connect, this venue brings together delicious wood-fired Western cuisine with a delightful breakfast café, all within a welcoming indoor-outdoor…

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Best International Eats in H-Town

By Patrick Magee on Jul. 13, 2025

Taste the world one bite at a time! If you ask us, the best thing about Houston isn’t the skyline or the shopping—it’s the people and the food. And lucky for us, those two things go hand in hand. In the most diverse city in the country, the dining scene tells a thousand stories: of heritage, of hustle, of home. You’ll find second-generation Nigerian immigrants still running their family kitchen in Alief, a Japanese chef in a signature pink apron plating delicate omakase, and a DACA…

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Latin Restaurant Weeks in Houston

By Patrick Magee on Jun. 20, 2025

Latin Restaurant Weeks takes over Houston July 11–25! This two-week celebration was founded in 2019 to uplift aspiring and established Latino culinary pros in cities like Chicago, Miami, New York and Atlanta. But, in a food city like Houston? You better believe the lineup brings the heat. Latin Restaurant Weeks is powered by a minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned team, and its nonprofit arm, Feed the Soul, supports restaurant owners from historically underserved communities. So, every time you…

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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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