Restaurant News

Two Watering Holes For The Weekend

From a completely relaxed vibe to a glamorous see-and-be-seen scene, these two spots offer opposite experiences for Houstonians this weekend,…

A Letter to Underbelly

I still remember the day I met chef Chris [Shepherd]. After reaching out to him via Facebook (which I thought…

Food for Thought

For centuries, food has been a conduit to human interconnection through which nourishment is merely a bonus. Social gatherings, celebrations…

Table Talk: March 2, 2018

Postino opening in the Heights...Soon Have you noticed the Heights Mercantile shopping center? The mixed-use space opened up last fall…

National Kolache Day Is Finally Happening

Most Americans who live outside of Texas, Nebraska or Minnesota don't yet know what a kolache is, not to mention how…

Mostly Fun and Games at New Bar and Coffee Shop Coral Sword

If you've driven through the East End in recent months you'll have noticed several mom-and-pop restaurants and bars either revitalizing…

Well-Known Houston Produce Industry Professional Judy Tedrick-Henrichsen Has Died

Judy Henrichsen, who has been known as a key player in the supplier's end of the hospitality industry for nearly…

To Give and Receive: Who Is On Their “Nice” Gift List?

Sometimes trying to find a tangible gift for a person who has it all (or who is a minimalist) is…

Grit Grocery Readies for Roll Out

When studying the sociological phenomena of consumerism in the western world, the theories of buyer's remorse and the paradox of…

Prepare for (the) Truth: Pitmaster Leonard Botello IV Heads to Houston

A short drive from Houston, on the side of Highway 290 in Brenham, sits an authentic, edgy barbecue joint that…

Luxe for Less During Yauatcha’s Yum Cha Tea Service

Consumer enthusiasm for tea service continues to grow. At Yauatcha, the Michelin-starred Galleria-area Chinese restaurant best known for its dim…

First Taste at Nancy’s Hustle

I've been waiting for what seems like forever for Nancy's Hustle – located on Polk at Nagle – to open.…

Need a Goode Job? Second Location of Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina Opening Soon

  NOW HIRING • APPLY TODAY 9005 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024 INTERVIEWS DAILY Monday – Friday, 9 am –…

Wild For Game (and Ease) This Holiday Season

Farmed turkey for Thanksgiving? Tired mashed potatoes on the side? Honey-glazed ham for Christmas? Believe it or not, you don't…

Tick Tock for Turkeys

If you're not already in the early stages of planning your Thanksgiving feast, you're behind. Thanksgiving is in exactly two…

Depressed Desserts Reveal Truth in Edible Art

"Everyone gets depressed." (Don't worry, this article is actually about Houston's pastry chefs. Stay with me.) This is something I…

Stop What You’re Doing and Make World Series Watch Party Plans

You guys, the Houston Astros are playing the LA Dodgers in the World Series, starting today. I know, it still…

What’s Going to Happen to the Oysters?

This article originally appeared in the December-January 2016/17 issue of My Table magazine, #136 following the Houston-area floods of 2015 and 2016.…