The 20 Essential Sushi Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 5/7 10:32A Minh Truong

Katami’s menu includes many outstanding sushi rolls. | Courtesy of Katami Where to score the finest sushi, sashimi, sake, and more in the city With a surge of new omakase restaurants and hand roll hot...

Astros Star Alex Bregman and Bun B Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Trill Taco Collaboration

Eater Houston 5/3 9:34A Kayla Stewart

The Trill smash taco features Trill Burgers’ crispy beef smash burger patty with American cheese smashed onto a white corn tortilla, topped with citrus slaw, jalapenos, chipotle aioli, Trill taco...

“Euro-Tex” Restaurant Cooks Up Schnitzel and Texas Paella in the Heights

Eater Houston 5/2 5:49A Kayla Stewart

Blue Tuba bridges Eastern European cuisine and Southern hospitality through its pan-fried schnitzel | Dylan McEwan A rocker-turned-chef brings Euro-Tex tacos and Slovak macaroni and cheese to the...

Houston Astros Pitcher Brings Maven Coffee and Cocktails to Thompson Hotel

Eater Houston 5/1 6:11A Kayla Stewart

The espresso martini and carajillo are among the shop’s most popular beverages. | Becca Wright Find espresso martinis, truffle grilled cheese sandwiches, and plenty of pastries at the ritzy hotel...

Houston Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now

Eater Houston 4/30 7:27A Courtney E. Smith

A longtime Italian restaurant announced its last day of service — and more closures Like any year, Houston’s dining scene experiences a cycle of new restaurant openings and closings, and as Houston...

The Pit Room Brings Central Texas-Style Barbecue to Memorial City

Eater Houston 4/30 6:40A Kayla Stewart

Find Central Texas-style barbecue and plenty of sides at the Pit Room. | Duc Hoang Find Czech-style beef, macaroni and cheese, and an in-house ice cream sandwich station at the new location A second...

Houston Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now

Eater Houston 4/26 5:52A Courtney E. Smith

Maximo is known for its focus on nixtamalization , and exciting demonstrations of Texan, Japanese, and Mexican cooking traditions. | Julie Soefer Dim sum finds a home in the Medical Center, and...

ONLY IN TEXAS: DQ Restaurants Launch Josh Abbott Meal

Dickinson BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 9:22A Mary Jane Coker

Josh Abbott and DQ® restaurants in Texas do it again with another exciting collaboration. The two Texas icons have come together with the Josh Abbott Meal featuring the country singer’s favorite childhood meal which kicks off April 29 and runs...

Turkey Leg Hut Co-Founder Lyndell Price Charged in Connection With Bar Fight

Eater Houston 4/23 8:49A Kayla Stewart

Lyndell “Lynn” Price was charged with misdemeanor assault in connection to a February bar fight | Turkey Leg Hut/Facebook The 42-year-old was charged with misdemeanor assault in connection with a...

Molihua Opens With Dim Sum and Japanese Fare

Eater Houston 4/23 6:43A Kayla Stewart

Molihua opened in Houston on Tuesday. | Brian Kennedy The highly anticipated Blossom Hotel restaurant opened on Tuesday Michelin-starred chefs Ho Chee Boon and Hideki Hiwatashi opened the anticipated...

Alba Huerta and ‘Top Chef’ Pitmaster Michelle Wallace Team Up At Julep’s Annual Kentucky Derby...

Eater Houston 4/22 9:07A Kayla Stewart

Julep will host its annual Kentucky Derby party in May. | Marco Torres Plus, the Saint Arnold Brewing Company turns 30 — and more intel The James Beard Award-winning bar owner Alba Huerta will host...

22 Standout Mexican Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 4/19 8:45A Brittany Britto Garley

Urbe/Facebook With dishes like grilled cactus, barbacoa tacos, and large, loopy churros, these restaurants draw from true Mexican traditions It’s no secret that Houstonians love their Mexican...

Houston’s Best Spots for Great Passover Food

Eater Houston 4/19 7:17A Kayla Stewart

Many Jewish families enjoy matzo ball soup during Passover, and year-round. | Becca Wright Bakeries, caterers, and restaurants are gearing up to celebrate the Jewish holiday Passover (known in Hebrew...

20 Terrific Tacos in Houston

Eater Houston 4/18 6:09A Brittany Britto Garley

Find chicken and sweet potato tempura tacos at Maximo in West University. | Julie Soefer Searching for nixtamal tortillas, birria tacos, and homemade agua fresca? We’ve got you covered. Houston’s...

Nixtamalization Takes Center Stage At West University’s Maximo

Eater Houston 4/17 8:57A Kayla Stewart

Find barbacoa, fish, and sweet potato tempura tacos at Maximo in West University. | Julie Soefer The buzzy new restaurant from the Local Foods Group boasts short rib pastrami tortas, lentil hummus...