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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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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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Asian Restaurant Weeks in Houston

By Megan Strange on Apr. 26, 2024

Indulge in Houston's Asian Cuisine Scene for a Good Cause Discover the diversity of Asian cuisine across Houston during the 5th annual AAPI Restaurant Weeks from May 1 to June 15, 2024. Patrons donate $25 or more to receive an ARW QR code that provides special items or menu discounts for all participating businesses from May 1 to June 15. The code is limited to one use per restaurant visit. Support each business as many times as you want! With each $25 donation, OCA-Greater Houston will purchase…

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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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Best International Eats in H-Town

By Zoraida Hernandez on Apr. 06, 2023

Taste the world one bite at a time! With more than 145 languages spoken, Houston is the perfect destination to taste different cultures through food! From American to Asian and African cuisines, you know you can find the best international eats in H-Town. Read on for our list of the best restaurants to try food from around the world. AMERICAN View this post on Instagram A post shared by PinkertonsBBQ (@pinkertonsbbq) PINKERTON’S BARBECUE Taste…

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A Perfect Day of Eating: 24 Hours in Uptown

By Zoraida Hernandez on Apr. 04, 2023

Eat, Drink and Explore! The Uptown area anchored by Post Oak Boulevard, is not only known for its shopping, it’s also known for its endless dining options. From casual to upscale dining, there’s a restaurant for everyone. Here are our recommendations for you to try the next time you’re in the area. BREAKFAST View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Annie Café & Bar (@theanniehouston) A great day of shopping starts with a great cup…

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Chopped & Stewed Series: Chef Hugo Ortega's Arroz a la Tumbada Negro Recipe

By Zoraida Hernandez on Apr. 22, 2022

Looking to make an authentic Mexican dish at home? Let award-winning chef Hugo Ortega show you how to make Arroz a la Tumbada Negro, a coastal Mexican-inspired seafood with rice dish from Veracruz, Mexico. If you’ve tasted this dish at his restaurant Hugo’s in Montrose, you know it’s delicious! Here’s Chef Hugo Ortega’s recipe for you to enjoy. INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings) 4 Tbsp. olive oil 8 medium mussels 8 medium clams 4 scallops 6 U-10 shrimp, head on 3 Tbsp. white onion, medium dice 1…

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A Perfect Foodie Day: Upper Kirby & River Oaks

By Misty Starks on May 29, 2021

The River Oaks/Upper Kirby area is one of the hippest trips in America. The neighborhood boasts beautiful homes, posh boutiques and even fabulous nightclubs. You could entertain yourself for hours on end without ever leaving the zip code. With hours of fun and amusement on deck, you’re going to need to replenish that energy throughout the day. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Loosen your belt buckle for a grand culinary experience you won’t soon forget. Courtesy of @barnabyscafe on…

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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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