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July 17, 2026

James Beard Foundation Seeks New Host City for Awards—Could Houston Be in the Running?

The James Beard Foundation has opened the bidding for its next awards host city, and Houston has the culinary credentials and event experience to make a compelling case

June 15, 2026

Houston Wins Big at 2026 James Beard Awards With Honors for Maximo, Jun, and Southern Smoke Foundation

Adrian Torres of Maximo, Jun chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, and the Southern Smoke Foundation brought home top honors as Houston’s immigrant-fueled food scene took center stage

June 9, 2026

Houston’s Best Barbecue Desserts: Banana Pudding, Pie, and Other Sweet Smokehouse Stars

The meat may get all the glory, but these sweet endings are reason enough to visit Houston’s top barbecue joints

June 8, 2026

How Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex Became Houston’s Neighborhood Restaurant Brand

With seven locations across Greater Houston, Escalante’s blends community connections, scratch-made Tex-Mex, and neighborhood-specific menus to fuel growth more than 30 years after it opened

April 21, 2026

Houston’s Oldest Restaurants: 11 Legendary Spots That Shaped the City

From century-old seafood houses to classic Tex-Mex institutions, these historic restaurants tell the story of Houston through food

March 31, 2026

Houston Scores Big with 2026 James Beard Award Finalists, Landing Nods Across Top Chef and Restaurant Categories

Houston contenders earn national recognition across six major categories at the 2026 James Beard Awards

March 23, 2026

Houston’s Steakhouse Scene Is Reinventing Itself—From New Family-Friendly Spots to Luxe Chophouses

A new wave of restaurants is reshaping what a steakhouse looks like in Houston

March 2, 2026

2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest Winners: Full Results from Houston’s Rodeo Cook-Off

All Jacked Up Claims RodeoHouston’s Top BBQ Crown

February 23, 2026

Rodeo Uncorked! 2026 Best Bites Winners: The Top Dishes from Houston’s Premier Rodeo Food Event

From tomahawk steaks to bread pudding, here are the restaurants that took home top honors at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s 2026 Best Bites competition

December 18, 2025

Side Stepping: Houston’s Best Barbecue Side Dishes

Main-event meats get all the attention, but side dishes are just as essential to the barbecue dining experience