H-E-B names 3 innovative Houston food companies among 'Texas Best'
After months of pouring over video submissions, H-E-B is entering the final leg of its annual grocery games. The San Antonio-based supermarket chain has narrowed down the finalists for its annual...
View ArticleMexican restaurant with private tequila lockers sets Cypress opening
An upscale Mexican restaurant is coming soon to the Towne Lake development in Cypress. Galiana’s Casa Del Tequila will begin its soft opening this Monday, September 21 ahead of a grand opening on...
View ArticleFirst look at all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse's new Katy outpost
Good news for Katy-area carnivores — the wait for the suburb's newest all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse has come to an end. Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse has opened its second Houston-area...
View ArticleGrowing Houston hospitality group rolls into Briargrove with new sushi spot
Duckstache Hospitality has taken another step in its quest to bring sushi to every neighborhood in Houston. The group announced plans to open a second location of Himari, its neighborhood sushi...
View ArticleFood & Wine's Best New Chef list includes Gulf Coast-obsessed Houstonian
A Houston chef is basking in the national spotlight. Food & Wine magazine has named Josephine’s Gulf Coast Tradition executive chef Lucas McKinney to its 2026 class of Best New Chefs. Announced...
View ArticleChef-backed nonprofit will train the next generation of Houston hospitality
A culinary training program founded by one of America’s most prominent celebrity chefs is coming to Houston. Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP) will launch in Houston with a sold out dinner this...
View Article2 treasured Houston Mexican restaurants reopen after brief closures
Two staple Houston-area Mexican restaurants are making comebacks after brief closures. Picos has already returned to service, while El Tiempo Cantina’s Webster location isn’t far behind. After closing...
View ArticleBeard Award-winning Latin chef dishes on big Houston move and menu overhaul
On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” chef Douglas Rodriguez and Bari Hospitality Group co-owner Pedro Teyuca join CultureMap editor Eric Sandler to discuss Exilio Latin Flair, the company’s...
View Article12 things to know in Houston food: Openings, closings, and meal deals
In this edition of CultureMap’s look at the latest Houston restaurant news, a successful hand roll restaurant continues to grow, a Chinese American restaurant quietly signs off, and a popular Houston...
View ArticleSuccessful Houston patio bar Kirby Ice House now open in Clear Lake
The newest location of Kirby Ice House is now open in Clear Lake.First announced in July, the expansive new bar is conveniently located near the Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston at 530...
View Article$1 million renovation aims to earn Pearland steakhouse a Michelin star
Ronnie Killen is putting $1 million of his money where his mouth is. Already the recipient of two Michelin Bib Gourmand designations for Killen’s Barbecue and the recently-closed Killen’s, the chef...
View Article2 Michelin-starred Texas barbecue joints fire up monthlong London pop-up
Two of Texas' best barbecue joints are are firing up their smokers in London. Austin-based InterStellar and La Barbecue are in residence for one month a London hotel called The Ned.Service started on...
View ArticleChris Shepherd-founded Houston burger joint goes belly up after 4 years
A Houston burger joint founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd will soon serve its final meal. Underbelly Burger will close its Spring Branch location this Sunday, September 13, the...
View ArticleHouston's steak and wine-fueled new fine dining restaurant sets opening date
Houston’s newest fine dining restaurant is ready to make its debut. Mack Allen’s will open this Monday, September 14. Located on the first floor of the 28-story, 5POP office tower (4400 Post Oak...
View ArticleHouston's Ismaili Center adds an all-day cafe with tacos, chai, and more
Montrose’s newest all-day cafe has quietly opened in one of the neighborhood’s most noteworthy destinations. Tapestry is now open at the Ismaili Center (2323 Allen Pkwy). Led by well-regarded Houston...
View ArticleSeinfeld-approved New York bagel shop sets opening for first Houston spot
An iconic New York City bagel shop has set the opening date for its first Houston location. H&H Bagels will open this Thursday, September 10, at 2850 Westheimer, the bakery announced on social...
View ArticleAmerica's hottest food trend is going bananas in Houston
After centuries of being taken for granted, the everyday banana is having its moment. This tropical fruit, long prized for its rugged built-in packaging, has emerged on the foodie front as the viral...
View ArticleInnovative Houston steak restaurant flames out after only 2 years
A Washington, D.C.-based restaurant that only serves one entree is closings its Houston outpost. Medium Rare will close after service this Sunday, September 6. View this post on Instagram A post...
View ArticleHouston chef takes flight with new Gulf Coast seafood spot in the Heights
Everything old is new again for Graham Laborde. The chef, a co-owner of Midtown sandwich favorite Winnie’s, will open a new, Gulf Coast-inspired seafood restaurant in the Heights called Little Bird....
View ArticleExclusive: Outspoken Houston sushi chef sounds off on ghost kitchen pivot
Chef Sunny Bertsch is moving on from his embattled ghost kitchen concept. On Sunday, August 30, he closed Kaisen Sushi and will soon replace it with two more affordable concepts. Like Kaisen, the...
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