Restaurant News

Sprouts Farmers Market

First Trader Joe’s came to Houston, as did Aldi. Now another “neighborhood” grocery store with an old-fashioned feel – this…

10 Nosy Questions for Jimmy Russell

Wild Turkey master distiller Jimmy Russell talks bourbon and his years at the distillery … And bourbon makes an appearance…

First Look: Eleven XI

Eleven XI fills the void for diners looking for a patio and cloth-napkin restaurant on the peg that connects Montrose…

Clumsy Butcher, Broken Down

While it’s possible you’ve never tasted an Anvil cocktail you didn’t like, there’s no denying that those tasty intoxicants don’t…

First Look: Pistolero’s

Premium lower Westheimer location, high hopes for an original and successful restaurant and a pairing of tequila and tacos. It…

Today’s Table Talk

David Grossman, who was the chef at Branch Water Tavern, and his fiancee, Julia Sharaby, are opening a brick-and-mortar version…

5 Nosy Questions for Andrew Zimmern

A few weeks ago, I drove to Austin to interview Andrew Zimmern. That might sound like a long drive for…

Houston’s Locavore Champion Turns 50

In the past six months, Houston chef/restaurateur Monica Pope has closed a restaurant (T’afia), opened a restaurant (Sparrow Bar +…

May Dances In With the Green Man

A very old friend of Mother Nature has come out to play in the season once known as “The Month…

Recap: Austin Food & Wine Fest 2013

Top toques like Paul Qui (Uchi), Susan Feniger and Andrew Zimmern (Food Network), along with wine luminaries including Houston-born Ray…