With its eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, art galleries, and bars, Montrose is a unique Houston destination. Founded in 1911, this neighborhood in the heart of the city is also home to some of Houston’s most exciting eateries, including several that along with their chefs have earned national acclaim. But with all that variety comes difficulty in choosing where to have your next meal. #FirstWorldProblems Don’t sweat it. We’ve mapped out an entire day of eating in Montrose to make that task…

Reserve It: New Year’s Eve Dinner

By Paula Nino Kehr on Dec. 10, 2019

It’s almost time to ring in the new year! If you’re still wondering how you’ll celebrate, don’t fret. Many of Houston’s top restaurants offer New Year’s Eve dinners with multiple courses and champagne toasts. This guide will help you choose among the splendid New Year’s Eve dinner offerings in H-Town. Hurry and reserve now. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MAD Houston (@mad.houston) on Dec 4, 2019 at 10:46am PST MAD This trendy…

World Series Deals Around Houston

By Zain Bidiwala on Oct. 21, 2019

With the World Series coming to Houston for the second time in three years, local restaurants and bars are gearing up with major league deals and special menu items for fans of both teams. Woohoo, another reason to celebrate! 🎉 BCK 933 Studewood St. Neighborhood: The Heights BCK will offer an "All-Star Combo" during the games, featuring a BBQ Bacon Burger, fries and a beer for just $15. Guests can enjoy watching the games (with sound) on the restaurant's 100-inch big-screen projector. Jax…

Munchies of Houston

By Paula Nino Kehr on Apr. 20, 2019

Got the munchies? Knowing where to go in Houston for satisfying snacks that will cure your insatiable appetite can always come in handy. Read on for nine places to visit when hunger strikes. Vinny’s View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Mays (@linds_amaysballs) on Nov 2, 2018 at 11:36am PDT You can never go wrong with a slice of pizza. At Vinny’s, the slices are extra large, the crusts are the perfect balance of crispy and fluffy, and the toppings are extra…

8 Delicious Gluten-Free Meals to Taste

By Andrea Slaydon on Nov. 01, 2018

Houston has amazing restaurants to choose from, but if you need to avoid gluten, dining out can require some homework. Have no fear! We’ve rounded up some of the city’s best places to grab a gluten-free meal. From traditional to unique, eating gluten-free doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste. Baba Yega The Montrose institution, Baba Yega, may be best known for brunch, but they have an extensive lunch and dinner menu too. There are 15+ gluten-free menu items available like the Pasta…

Celebrate National Cheese Month with Houston Dairymaids

By Andrea Slaydon on Oct. 08, 2018

You can enjoy it on a cracker, melted over chips, on a salad… or toasted to perfection. We are talking cheese! October is American Cheese Month, where we celebrate all types of cheese made in the United States. While you may recognize Cheddar, Colby or Bleu - there is hundreds of other types of artisan cheeses and many are available right here in Houston thanks to Houston Dairymaids. “Many people are showing (more) interest in cheese,” said Lindsey Schechter, founder of Houston Dairymaids. “We…

Meet Houston's Celebrity Kid Chefs

Sep. 12, 2018

Parents, go ahead and take a break from the kitchen for National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! September 13th is a day for kids and teens to make a meal for the family. What better way to celebrate than to introduce you to a few celebrity kid chefs from our area? Houston is a foodie hotspot, so it’s no surprise we have TWO kids taking part in the current Top Chef Junior competition. 13 year old Kate Daniel and 10 year old Eric Martinez both made it to the competition that is now being shown on…

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:…

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

By Paula Nino Kehr on Jun. 29, 2017

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 way to celebrate, click here. Red, White & Boom At Levy Park Head over to Levy Park to get a taste of Fort Worth chef and TV personality Tim Love’s cuisine this weekend. The weekend pop-up will give…

10 Houston Chefs & Restaurants Named Among The 2017 James Beard Awards Semifinalists

By Paula Nino Kehr on Feb. 15, 2017

The James Beard Foundation today announced the semifinalists for its 2017 Restaurant and Chef Awards, and Houston showed up big with nine nominees across several categories. The prestigious awards recognize honor the top chefs, restaurants, wine professionals, journalists, cookbook authors, restaurant designers, and other food professionals in the United States. Six Houston chefs got the nod for the best chef Southwest award, which Oxheart’s Justin Yu brought back to Houston last year. Included…

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