Globe-trotting Houston chef reviews Noma's $1,500 Los Angeles pop-up
[Editor’s note: When David Skinner, chef and owner of Kemah’s celebrated eculent and Ishtia restaurants, offered to share his experience eating at one of the world’s best restaurants, we said, of...
View ArticleHouston infused honey company wins $25,000 prize in H-E-B contest
Five Texas-made products took top honors in Quest for Texas Best, the annual competition hosted by Texas supermarket chain H-E-B, sharing $110,000 in cash prizes, as well as a chance to be sold at...
View ArticleMichelin adds 14 Houston restaurants but no new Stars for 2026
The Texas restaurant scene is once again in the international spotlight. Breaking from its invite-only ceremony of the previous two years, the Michelin Guide revealed its statewide selections via a...
View Article6 Houston restaurants obsessed with the beef in their burgers
As Americans grow increasingly concerned about where their food comes from, beef sourcing has become part of a larger conversation about quality, safety, and supporting American ranchers.The White...
View ArticleHouston hospitality veteran picked to lead beloved Junior League tea room
A Houston hospitality veteran has found a new home at one of the city’s most iconic dining rooms. Jonathan Horowitz is the new general manager of the Tea Room at the Junior League of Houston. Over the...
View ArticleSkip the line at hot Heights barbecue joint via VIP 'experience'
Houstonians have embraced Terry Black’s Barbecue. Since the Michelin-recommended, Austin-based barbecue joint opened its Houston location in August, fans have been lining up for its signature Central...
View ArticleHouston hospitality nonprofit's celebrity chef festival raises $2 million
The annual Southern Smoke Festival reached another milestone in 2026. Held at Discovery Green on Sunday, August 4, the event raised $2 million in support of the Southern Smoke Foundation’s mission to...
View ArticleThese 7 Houston restaurants could earn Michelin Guide honors this week
The eyes of the culinary world will be on Texas this Thursday, October 8, as the Michelin Guide announces its third annual selections for the state’s restaurants. Unlike in 2024 and 2025, when...
View ArticleAaron Bludorn dishes on his new neighborhood tavern in The Woodlands
On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” chef and restaurateur Aaron Bludorn joins CultureMap editor Eric Sandler to discuss the new location of Bar Bludorn in The Woodlands. Announced last...
View ArticleSneak peek at members-only wine club and restaurant opening soon in Upper Kirby
A wine-driven, members-only club is currently under construction next to Upper Kirby’s Levy Park. Called 55 Seventy, the game-changing facility is on track to open at the end of November.Prior to...
View ArticleBeard Award-winning Houston chef's new restaurant now open in Montrose
Houston may be home to an ever-increasing number of James Beard Award-winning chefs, but a new restaurant from a JBA winner is still a special moment in the city’s culinary landscape. Which means the...
View ArticleBeard-recognized Houston chef's rooftop restaurant now open in Midtown
A two-time James Beard Award finalist has opened his latest project. The Branch, a new concept from chef Chris Williams, officially opens this Thursday, October 1.Part of Williams’ Lucille’s...
View Article11 things to know in Houston food: Openings, closings, and birthday bashes
This week's roundup is a study in contrasts, with some restaurants quietly closing their doors while others celebrate decades of business. Seasonal flavors are hitting Houston menus, from cocktails to...
View ArticleStylish tavern known for 'World's Coldest Martini' adds 2 Houston locations
A restaurant known for its oysters, cheeseburger, and serving “The World’s Coldest Martini” will soon add two more Houston-area locations. Hudson House, an East Coast tavern-inspired restaurant from...
View ArticleDynamic duo rescues iconic Texas candy brand Lammes from closure
Lammes Candies looked like it had reached the end of its 141-year run when the Austin confectionery announced in April that it would close, citing “changing market conditions and the long-term...
View ArticleHouston falters on surprising new list of America's best foodie cities
Houstonians have a lot of pride for their city's diverse food scene and its wealth of culinary all-stars, but a new report has declared Houston's food scene apparently doesn't stack up among the top...
View ArticleFredericksburg winery uncorks new ranch-inspired tasting room
A new tasting room is giving Houstonians another reason to take a trip to the Hill Country. Formando Vineyards, a family owned winery shaped by six generations of Texas ranching, will open at 11835 N....
View ArticleHouston steakhouse's treasured 79-cent pork chop deal returns this Friday
One of Houston’s most celebrated dining promotions is back. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will revive its 79-cent pork shop promotion this Friday, October 2.Available at all six Houston-area...
View ArticleLove Croissants opens first stand-alone bakery with Heights drive-through
A growing Houston croissant bakery will finally have a permanent home. Love Croissants will open its first stand-alone location in the Heights this Thursday, October 1. Located just off Durham Dr. at...
View Article1 Houston-area Starbucks to shutter among 250 nationwide
Starbucks is closing a Houston-area locations this week as part of a broader plan to shutter 250 underperforming stores across North America, the company says.In a September 24 press release, chief...
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