Houston, our favorite time of the year is back! What better way to support local restaurants than by participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW)! This is a weeks-long event with participating restaurants offering prix fixe and to-go menus in which a portion of the proceeds benefit The Houston Food Bank. From August 1 through September 4 (Labor Day), participating restaurants will donate $2 from the $25 lunch and brunch menus, $5 from the $39 dinner menus and $7 from the $55 dinner menus…

Black Restaurant Weeks: Historic Houston Restaurants

By Guest Contributor: JADA SMITH on Apr. 12, 2023

When Jessie Hearn told Percy “Frenchy” Creuzot Jr. in 1969 that his fledgling po’ boy business might fare better as a fried chicken restaurant, Creuzot Jr. put up a fight. Fried chicken wasn’t his dream; he wanted to bring Creole cuisine to the masses. But, after seeing the steady stream of cars that pulled into the Church’s Chicken lot a few blocks down the street, Creuzot Jr. used an old recipe and put a New Orleans version of fried chicken on the menu. Similarly, when he noticed that other…

West African Eats in Houston

By Megan Strange on Apr. 10, 2023

West African's colorful and nutrition-packed cuisine can be found all around Houston. Dishes chock full of proteins, vegetables and grains are packed with flavor, usually from particular sources with high food integrity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ChòpnBlọk (@chopnblok_) Chop N Blok ChòpnBlọk's fast-casual restaurant showcases a truly West African culinary experience. Their dishes are packed with fresh proteins, vegetables…

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…

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…

Follow Your Fork to Black Restaurant Week

By Paula Nino Kehr on Apr. 03, 2023

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…

Cocktails on a table from Tropicales bar in Houston

Refreshing Day Drinking in Houston

By Paula Nino Kehr on Mar. 15, 2023

There’s no shame in going out for a drink during the day. Whether you’ve had a rough day, are on vacation or simply want a margarita to wash down your lunch, Houston has you covered. Eight Row Flint | Bayou Heights Bier Garten | Saint Arnold Brewing Co | Truck Yard Houston | Cuchara | Holman Draft Hall Hungry's - Rice Village | Monarch Restaurant and Terrace at Hotel ZaZa Read on to find out where you can get the best cocktails in Houston or a good craft beer before the clock strikes five. We…

Pink seating booths inside the Indianola restaurant

Eat Drink HTX

By Megan Strange on Feb. 21, 2023

Houston Restaurant Weeks, the popular time to taste test some of Houston’s best restaurants, has a new sister concept: Eat Drink HTX. This charity dining event showcases casual dining concepts and offers specially priced, prix fixe brunches, lunches and dinners. Diners don’t need to worry about the donation aspect, as participating restaurants make donations based on how many meals they sell during the event. This year’s event benefits Houston Food Bank and Children at Risk. The event runs…

Best Places to Grab Coffee in Houston

Oct. 03, 2022

Try these local coffee shops for a delicious cup of jo Whether you like hot, cold or the controversial pumpkin spice, most of us will agree that coffee is a staple for jump-starting the morning. There are no shortage of ways to get your hands on a delicious cup in Houston. So, ditch Starbucks and support local businesses at one of these fine coffee shops. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Agora Cafe (@agorahoustonofficial) Agora…

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