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 18, 2026

Houston’s Best Rooftop Bars for Cocktails and City Views

From hotel high-rises to open-air terraces, these Houston rooftop bars pair craft cocktails with some of the city’s best skyline views
By Lorretta Ruggiero

September 16, 2026

5 New Houston Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now

From a glamorous steakhouse and Gulf seafood destination to New York-style bagels and a serene new café, these are Houston’s latest places to eat and drink
By Lorretta Ruggiero

September 16, 2026

The Best Restaurants in Montrose: Where to Eat in Houston’s Dining Hotspot

From Michelin-starred tasting menus and destination sushi to barbecue, Tex-Mex, and neighborhood favorites, here are 25+ Montrose restaurants well worth a visit
By Lorretta Ruggiero

September 15, 2026

The Best All-Day Breakfast Restaurants in Houston

Houston Breakfast Spots for Early Birds, Late Risers, and Everyone in Between
By Lorretta Ruggiero

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

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