Lorretta Ruggiero

Lorretta Ruggiero is a freelance writer who loves cooking, gardening, traveling, and reading everything in sight. Her happiest moments are spent hosting family get-togethers or parties with friends. She is married to Classic Rock Bob and they have two amazing adult children, plus a houseful of fur and animals. She is an unashamed tree hugger who enjoys long walks in the woods. She cannot decide if her last meal would be a medium-rare filet mignon or tomato bruschetta, but she would definitely have a glass of red wine with either.

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September 8, 2026

Table for One: The Best Houston Restaurants for Solo Dining

From cozy bar seats and communal tables to tasting menus made for lingering, these Houston restaurants make dining alone feel like a treat
By Lorretta Ruggiero

September 3, 2026

The Best Irish Pubs in Houston for Guinness, Live Music, and a Proper Pint

You won’t need the luck of the Irish to have a good meal at these trusted haunts
By Lorretta Ruggiero

September 1, 2026

Houston’s Tiniest Restaurant Bars Have Some of the City’s Most Coveted Seats

A dozen seats or fewer make these intimate Houston restaurant bars some of the hardest—and most rewarding—places to snag a stool
By Lorretta Ruggiero

August 27, 2026

The Essential Guide to Houston’s Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants

From fully plant-based favorites to restaurants with standout meatless menus, these Houston spots prove you don’t need meat to have a memorable meal
By Lorretta Ruggiero

August 21, 2026

Best Doughnuts in Houston: Sticky, Sweet, and Perfectly Glazed

At these beloved shops, doughnuts are the most important meal of the day
By Lorretta Ruggiero

August 19, 2026

Leave It to the Chef: Houston’s Best Omakase Experiences

From intimate chef’s counters to inventive tasting menus, these Houston restaurants turn omakase into an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind dining experience.
By Lorretta Ruggiero

August 11, 2026

Houston’s Best Steak Nights, From Monday Through Friday

From neighborhood bars to trusted institutions, these weekly specials make it easy to satisfy a steak craving without the steakhouse price tag
By Lorretta Ruggiero

August 11, 2026

Best Shaved Ice in Houston: Where to Find Sno-Cones, Raspas, Kakigori and More

Skip the ice cream truck and cool off with everything from nostalgic sno-cones to fruit-packed raspas, fluffy snowballs, and Japanese shaved ice across Houston
By Lorretta Ruggiero

August 10, 2026

The Best Monday Happy Hours in Houston to Kick Off the Week

Start the week on a high note with discounted drinks, food specials, and all-day deals worth clocking out early for
By Lorretta Ruggiero

July 31, 2026

Pasta, Parmesan & Plenty of Wine: Houston’s 23 Best Italian Restaurants

From dimly lit trattorias to sceney dining rooms with tableside truffle service, these restaurants know how to impress
By Lorretta Ruggiero
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