Now occupying the space off Ella Blvd is Kevin Naderi’s newest restaurant, Lillo & Ella. Noting that there was a stunning lack of Asian food choices in The Heights, Naderi decided to open his second restaurant, which offers delicious Asian street food dishes, a stark contrast to his Contemporary American menu at his first Houston […]
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Oxheart Wins No.1 Spot Among Houston’s Top Restaurants
For the past 3 years, Oxheart has held the no. 1 position on the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 Restaurants in Houston list. According to the Houston Press, the tasty American restaurant landed their first place nomination in 2012 after only being open 3 months, to the dismay of many critics. So, what is it about Oxheart […]
BB’s Cafe, Spreading “Tex-Orleans” Throughout Houston
Houston-based BB’s Cafe started as a tiny storefront in one the best locations in Houston for great eats. Owner and UH graduate Brooks Bassler, set up shop on the corner of Westheimer and Montrose in 2007. With his own unique blend of Texas and Louisiana style foods that he dubbed “Tex-Orleans”, he hit the ground […]
Oishii Japanese Restaurant: A Well-Kept Sushi Secret
When most people ask about sushi restaurants in Houston, they can get a variety of responses depending on who they are asking. There are so many way to experience sushi, buffet style, upscale, off a conveyor belt, traditional, or fusion, the list is endless. I myself, have lived in many different parts of Houston and […]
Enjoy Lunch at Saint Arnold Brewing Company!
Here’s a fun fact that some Houstonians still don’t know – Saint Arnold Brewing Company is now serving food! You must be thinking, it’s food from guys who make beer, what do they know about great food? Well then, you must not know Ryan Savoie and his two man crew. They operate out of the space within the […]
Pepperoni’s: Authentic New York Style Pizza With Bang
Pizza anyone? Pepperoni’s has opened up shop in central Houston after successful franchises everywhere form Katy to Rosenberg and all over Fort Bend County, and it’s not your average pizza delivery place. The concept behind Pepperoni’s is simple, and yet difficult for places like Pizza Hut to deliver authentically: fresh food, made-to-order with awesome custom […]
The Yum of NAM: Noodles and More
The La family has started an enterprise, NAM: Noodles And More, and it may be your newest addiction! With two locations in Houston and one in Pearland, this café brings fresh, fast Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine to the delivery and dine-in market. Much the same way ordering fried take-out packed with MSGs has become […]
Stone’s Throw: High Bar Standards at an Affordable Price
Less like a bar, more like a church for the refined drinker, Stone’s Throw is one of Houston’s best new bars. Owned by Sean Bermudez who partnered with Hunter Montgomery of Royal Oak fame, Stone’s Throw is shaping up to be one of Montrose’s upscale cocktail bars, elevating the playing field with other bars like […]
Jus’ Mac: Transforming a Childhood Favorite
Jus’ Mac, a Houston original, doesn’t mess around with turns of phrase or descriptive adjectives for the food they deliver. The message is clear—you want Mac n’ Cheese? You got it. And with three locations in the Houston area, it seems Houston’s a market that jus’ loves mac. The website appears to be slightly under […]
Fill Up on Award-Winning Tacos and Tequila at Pistolero’s!
Pistolero’s popped up on that Westheimer strip just as Montrose despaired nothing good would ever live there! It’s a tequila and taco bar that is Montrose-minded, reasonably priced, and has a cool atmosphere. This is one place in Houston that caters to its roots and the ever-rising popularity of soccer amongst Houston locals. As far […]