New Rice Village Restaurant Offers a Taste of Tel Aviv in Houston

Eater Houston 5/17 9:39A Brittany Britto Garley

Hamsa cooks up a breathtaking dining experience with Middle Eastern cuisine and charcoal-grilled meats. | Kirsten Gilliam The owners behind Doris Metropolitan are serving Israeli cuisine at its latest...

'World's biggest pizza slice' restaurant headed to Houston area

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/17 6:11A Eric Sandler

A Louisiana restaurant that claims to serve the "World's Biggest Pizza Slice" has set its sights on Houston. Fat Boy's Pizza will open its first Houston-area location in Richmond at The Grand at...

Find Lake Views and Themed Cocktails at Cypress’s New Italian Restaurant

Eater Houston 5/17 4:08A Brittany Britto Garley

Passerella will serve up an array of Italian dishes with waterfront views. | Jenn Duncan Passerella will serve up themed cocktails and Italian cuisine on the Cypress waterfront Gr8 Plate Hospitality —...

Houston Bar With Espresso Martinis on Tap Will Open in the Heights This Fall

Eater Houston 5/17 3:26A Brittany Britto Garley

New bar Heights Social will feature martinis on tap and weekend brunch with tableside champagne service. | Long Kim Watch your fingers. Heights Social will also offer weekend brunch with tableside...

Dynamic Houston restaurant group sets open date for new Italian spot

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/16 12:00P Eric Sandler

The wait for Cypress' new Italian restaurant ends tomorrow. Gr8 Plate Hospitality will officially unveil Passerella, its new Italian restaurant, on Tuesday, May 17. Owners Doris and Paul Miller have...

Luxe Speakeasy Opens in Downtown Houston Hotel

Houston Food Finder 5/16 11:21A Ellie Sharp

Although the C. Baldwin hotel opened downtown a few years ago, the debut of its new speakeasy is likely to grant the destination location plenty of fresh eyes — and guests. Parlour Hideaway is a chic,...

Longtime Inner Loop drinking spot and patio haunt announces last call

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/16 6:54A Eric Sandler

Pour one out for a Houston drinking destination. The Velvet Melvin will close after service on Saturday, May 21, the bar announced on Facebook. Known for its better than expected pizza and spacious...

10 Essential Restaurants in Sugar Land

Eater Houston 5/16 3:29A Rebecca Deurlein

Just southwest of Houston, the city of Sugar Land offers a diverse and delectable array of cuisine. | Brandani’s Whether craving quality Italian, a burger and fries, or mouthwatering Indian cuisine,...

‘Top Chef: Houston’ Episode 11 Hosts a Family Reunion and Seafood Feast in Galveston

Eater Houston 5/13 9:36A Brittany Britto Garley

Top Chef: Houston’s latest episode challenges chefs to prepare family-style dishes for a reunion of sorts. | David Moir/Bravo The remaining six Top Chef contestants take to Galveston, where they craft...

Nacho & Tequila Festival Makes its Debut in the Houston Heights

Houston Food Finder 5/13 7:33A Phaedra Cook

Food & Vine Time Productions , the company behind many annual festivals, including the upcoming Woodlands Wine & Food Week and the Katy Sip N Stroll , is bringing its Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting...

New party palace in The Heights promises bubbly brunch and boozy fun

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/13 5:30A Steven Devadanam

A veteran Heights bar owner has plans to shake up 20th Street with what he describes as the "ultimate social gathering and party place." Zach Harris, who owns the popular Drift Bar in The Heights, has...

Houston's 10 best bartenders craft the coolest cocktails + experiences

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/12 9:25A Eric Sandler

Presenting the 10 finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Bartender of the Year. These talented individuals stand out by making great drinks, of course, but they also excel in their commitments...

All-Day Bistro Cafe Louie Is Serving Flaky Pastries in Houston’s East End

Eater Houston 5/12 9:13A Brittany Britto Garley

Cafe Louie serves up an assortment of salads, pastas, sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. | Becca Wright Brother-sister chef duo Angelo and Lucianna “Louie” Emiliani are dishing out delectable French,...

Company Behind Union Kitchen Readies New Italian Restaurant in Cypress

Houston Food Finder 5/12 8:16A Phaedra Cook

Gr8 Plate Hospitality , the company behind The Union Kitchen , which has six locations in Houston and outlying towns, and three locations of Jax Grill, is debuting its first Italian restaurant. Called...

Austin Japanese Restaurant Import Brings More Smoke and Fire to Houston in May

Eater Houston 5/12 5:26A Brittany Britto Garley

Shaun King, who previously worked as executive chef of Momofuku Las Vegas, will serve as the chef de cuisine of Uchiko in Houston. | Say My Name PR Uchiko will offer creatively smoked and charred...