Sometimes it takes an outsider to know how good the grass is in Houston. Or, at least, the grass-fed beef. Chef Chris Shepherd, the mastermind behind Underbelly, hails from Oklahoma but “got to Texas as soon as he could.” Particularly, Houston seems to have captured Shepherd’s imagination. Underbelly is designed to tell the ‘Story of […]
The Best Damn Food Truck Festival Ever is a mouthful… of delicious food and craft beer! Operating next month on November 15th from 2-8 pm, there’s plenty of time in the day to try a little something from every food truck! Food truck culture has really boomed in the last several years—no longer does ‘food […]
With two locations in the Houston area, Tacos a Go-Go, is a great place to dine after-dark. Actually, it’s a great place to dine any time—but especially after dark! Open for more than 3 years, in the Heights and Midtown, the interior of both locations is colorful, happy and unconventional with Latin accents and artistic […]
In my unending exploration of Houston sushi, Osaka Japanese Restaurant gets two thumbs up for expense, quality and overall deliciousness. There are plenty of perks that make dining at Osaka a total joy—and I’m busting them on their secrets! First, there’s parking. Yes, this is one Montrose restaurant where parking isn’t going to be a […]
In the trend of gourmet American cuisine, there are awesome restaurants and then there’s MAX’s Wine Dive. This is one restaurant and wine bar that kicks it up a notch and a half with food, great wine, knowledgeable staff, cool decor and a sublime jukebox. Michael Pellegrino studied under 2 James Bear Award-winning chefs, graduated […]
Café Mezza and Grille, as its name suggests, draws on Mediterranean themes to bring to Houston some creative American fusion cuisine that hits the spot! Located in the Galleria area near Tanglewood, the term ‘Mezza’ means ‘appetizer’ in Arabic, and Syria-turned-Houston-native, Mike Tibi, owner and executive chef on his first solo venture, seeks to bring that flair to […]
If you enjoy classic cocktails and a gourmet take on bar food, your visit to Anvil will be quite the treat! Conveniently located on Westheimer, between Mandell and Yupon, it’s a struggle to get in on a weekend night but the spirits, the great bartenders, the aesthetic and the bar bites all contribute to Anvil’s […]
Café Brasil, a Montrose staple on the corner of Westheimer and Dunlavy, offers a great selection of creative twists on simple, unpretentious food. It’s delicious, it’s straightforward, it’s a great spot for a cup of coffee, a couple of beers, or a glass of wine on the patio. The patio is one of the bigger […]
When you visit a new city, there are certain restaurants that you must stop in for a bite, or attempt to devour the entire menu. California’s got In-N-Out Burger, the Midwest has Steak ‘n Shake, nobody knows what happens on the East Coast anymore in regards to beef on bread: and Houston—and only Houston—has Becks […]
Dining in Houston is almost always treat, especially once you discover a tasty contradiction like benjy’s. While “light” and “healthy” are not normally modifiers for “comfort food,” benjy’s, a self-described restaurant for just that, aces this uncommon, slightly paradoxical concept with astonishing confidence. The food and ambience at benjy’s is rife with all the delightful opposites of […]
