You can feel the pull between classical leanings and modern aspirations.
By Nicholas L. Hall,
July 18, 2013
Want a behind the scenes look at Cinq? Make sure to check out our slideshow.
My wife's appetizer of fresh chorizo-stuffed dates finally clicked... More >>
Cavatore: An unassuming neighborhood joint that manages a few surprises.
By Nicholas L. Hall,
July 11, 2013
Go behind the scenes of Cavatore by checking out our slideshow.
I'll admit it; the tortellini con panna took me by surprise. I'd ordered it as a... More >>
Former Ruggles chef Bruce Molzan's Corner Table Restaurant is the latest River Oaks hot spot.
By Mai Pham,
July 04, 2013
It's Saturday evening at 15 past seven, and Corner Table by Chef Bruce Molzan is packed. In the private dining room to the right of the entrance,... More >>
Brooklyn Athletic Club celebrates with its Americana menu mixing gourmet and comfort food delivered in generous portions.
By Kaitlin Steinberg,
June 20, 2013
To behind the scenes at Brooklyn Athletic Club to see them prepare a dish and get a look at the space in our slideshow: Club Fed: Behind the... More >>
Sushi Chef Chris Kinjo offers exotic fish, delicious sashimi and some of the best nigiri sushi in town.
By Mai Pham,
June 13, 2013
'I'd forgotten how good the sushi rice is here," marveled my dining companion on a recent Saturday evening as he popped a perfect bite of madai... More >>
Treat Dad to Something Sweet and Something with Meat.
By Molly Dunn,
June 13, 2013
On the Menu
Unlike Mother's Day, Father's Day is not filled with champagne and mimosa brunches or frou-frou breakfasts in bed. But that doesn't... More >>
Customized beefcakes from the complex to the purist's dream.
By Nicholas L. Hall,
June 06, 2013
Compared to the harsh fluorescent lighting and low, acoustical-tiled ceilings of downtown Houston's underground restaurants, The Burger Guys'... More >>
Surviving its critics' predictions, this restaurant continues to thrive in Houston, folllowing a most atypical path to attract the city's diners.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
May 30, 2013
Five days a week, five and a half short hours each day, chef Justin Yu and his team at Oxheart spring to life like a clock that's striking noon.... More >>
Bocca Deli sits on the cusp of change while embracing the now of this north of downtown neighborhood.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
May 23, 2013
Take a tour through Bocca Deli in this week's cafe slideshow.
Situated in the endcap of a new stucco-clad strip mall that also houses a liquor... More >>
Bellissimo is the Heights-area trattoria with a tinge of taqueria.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
May 16, 2013
Take a virtual tour of Bellissimo in this week's slideshow.
You know that tired old bumblebee metaphor people trot out when they're trying to... More >>
From burgers to brunch to beer: Witchcraft Tavern & Provision Co. is anything but simple.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
May 09, 2013
Take a trip through Witchcraft's rock 'n' roll-inspired dining room and check out its wall-mounted sculpture made of vintage speakers.
If you're... More >>
The proof is in the pies at Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana, where dough is tossed in the air and comes to earth in heavenly fashion.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
May 02, 2013
See the intricate steps involved in creating a Napoletana-style pie at Pizaro's in this week's slideshow.
If you don't believe that there's any... More >>
The lobster roll is the main attraction at Maine-ly Sandwiches.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
April 25, 2013
Take a tour of the coastal-themed dining room and lobster-filled kitchen at Maine-ly Sandwiches in this week's slideshow.
What started out as a... More >>
Eatsie Boys still runs catering out of its food truck, but with a restaurant homebase now it can do so much more.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
March 28, 2013
See the colorful characters that run Eatsie Boys in our slideshow.
If someone distilled all that is modern Houston into a restaurant, it would... More >>
Terrence Gallivan and Seth Siegel-Gardner are taking risks, most of which are paying off.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
March 14, 2013
Take a tour through the warm dining room and bustling kitchen at Provisions in our slideshow.
As I sit in the sunshine on the simple shaded rear... More >>
Nazif’s Turkish Grill & Deli swings into action with olive oil, tomatoes, yogurt, sheep’s milk cheese, tea and more from its delicious Mediterranean crossroads cuisine.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
March 07, 2013
See inside Nazif's kitchen and cozy up to its massive wood-burning oven in our slideshow.
The sound of tiny silver spoons against the... More >>
The best of continental cuisine all in one beautiful, good mix.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
February 28, 2013
See how Chef Schuster sears that fine foie gras at Charivari in this week's slideshow.
I was 14 years old when I fell head over heels in love... More >>
Nosh Bistro, in all its sultry splendor, delivers modern American fare with clever South Asian twists.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
February 21, 2013
See more of Nosh Bistro's elegantly quirky interior and its colorful kitchen in our slideshow.
"It looks like Prince exploded in that place,"... More >>
Editor's clarification: Kathy Green says she was not forced to close Mytiburger, but chose to do so.
Take a trip behind the 46-year-old grills... More >>
LA Bar offers comfortable food and surroundings, especially for men who like sports, hunting, fishing and golf.
By Katharine Shilcutt,
February 07, 2013
See how those chargrilled oysters and po-boys are made at LA Bar in this week's slideshow.
It took me a few visits to put my finger on exactly... More >>
Local Spotlight
It's taken me a little while to visit Cuchara — although I had heard good things since it opened, it never sprang to mind to try. I looked online… More >>
Edible Events
'You don't even need a knife," the woman seated next to me, the wife of a prominent local judge, advised. I'd just picked up my knife and fork, ready… More >>
Restaurant News
Houston is home to many Brazilian churrascarias. Fogo de Chão and Chama Gaucha come to mind as the more well-known of the bunch, with places like Nelore, Tradiçao, Churrascaria… More >>
New Roots: A Delicious Tug-of-War at Restaurant Cinq 
Family Fare and Hidden Gems at Cavatore 
Corner Table Restaurant Is the Place to Be in River Oaks 
Nobi Public House: A Very, Very, Very Fine House 
God Bless Americana: Brooklyn Athletic Club's Sinful Blend of Comfort Food and Class 
An MF Perfect Nigiri: Trust the Chef at MF Sushi 
Where to Eat on Father's Day 
The Burger Guys and the Zen of the Burger 
Oxheart: Challenging the Idea of What Dinner Can Be 
The Signature Sandwiches of Bocca Deli Are Fancier Than Usual 
Getting Your Ital-Mex Fusion Fix at Bellissimo 
Getting Crafty at Witchcraft Tavern 
Pizza Ballet at Pizaro's 
Maine-ly Delicious at Maine-ly Sandwiches 
Fat Bao: Bao Wow 
Bismillah Cafe: Let's Chaat 
Gloriously Gallic at L'Olivier 
Eatsie Boys Go Brick-and-Mortar 
Surprise Package at LA Crawfish 
Taking Risks, Making Provisions 
Nazif's Is Istanbul (Not Constantinople) 
Dumplings to Die for at Charivari 
Nosh Bistro, You Sexy Thing 
Mytiburger Is on the Way 
Deer Lease Chic at LA Bar 
Finally Visiting Cuchara
Tony Vallone's Regional Italian Cuisine Dinner Series
Tucanos Brazilian Grill Opens
