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August 13, 2026

First Look: Inside Terry Black’s Barbecue’s First Houston Location, Opening August 18

The legendary Central Texas barbecue destination brings its famed brisket, massive beef ribs and signature line experience to a sprawling new restaurant in the Heights

August 12, 2026

National Fajita Day in Houston: 12 Restaurants Offering Sizzling Specials

Here’s where to celebrate the Texas-born favorite on August 18

August 5, 2026

National Delicatessen Month Returns: Inside the Staggering Numbers Behind Kenny & Ziggy’s

From thousands of pounds of pastrami and millions of pounds of smoked salmon, Houston’s iconic Jewish deli reveals the remarkable figures behind its massive deli operation

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