New retro and interactive speakeasy/bar powers up in Midtown

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/26 6:04A Eric Sandler

Three veterans of Houston's bar scene are bringing Midtown a new place to party. Adonis Graham, Bronson Gutierez, and Mike Leitner have teamed up to launch FAO, which they describe as an interactive...

How Houston restaurants braved Uri, plus an innovative East End eatery

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/25 7:56A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson joins CultureMap food editor to discuss the news of the week. Their conversation begins with a review of how...

Heights restaurant and brunch hot spot shutters after 10-year run

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/25 4:43A Eric Sandler

A pioneering Heights restaurant has served its last meal. Down House closed after service on Sunday, February 21, the restaurant announced on social media. In the post, proprietor Chris Cusack thanked...

10 things to know in Houston food: The latest news + a legendary loss

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/24 9:20A Eric Sandler

Editor's note: Houston's restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let's stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Openings, closings,...

Chris Shepherd and Shake Shack team up to help restaurant workers

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/24 5:55A Eric Sandler

Houston's Southern Smoke Foundation has kicked off a new round of fundraising in response to the devastation of Winter Storm Uri. These efforts include intriguing new chef dinners, a collaboration...

8 Houston eateries land on Texas Monthly's best new restaurants list

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/23 4:15P Eric Sandler

Texas Monthly food editor Pat Sharpe's annual ranking of the state's best new restaurants looks a little different this year. Instead of a ranked list of 10 establishments, Sharpe focuses on her...

Houston's hottest restaurateur reveals 2 new Heights concepts

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/23 12:46P Eric Sandler

One of Houston's most prolific restaurant groups has set its sights on The Heights. Berg Hospitality, the company behind restaurants such as B&B Butchers and The Annie Cafe & Bar, has partnered with...

Houston's Bread Man rises again with massive new facility and fresh fa

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/22 4:14P Eric Sandler

Houston's Bread Man Baking Company keeps rising to new heights. Owner Tasos Katasounis announced that he's leased a new, 40,000-square foot facility in east Houston that will replace the 4,800-square...

3 hot new food halls heat up The Heights, Galleria, and Midtown

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/22 1:07P Eric Sandler

The hospitality group behind Bravery Chef Hall has an ambitious agenda for 2021. The Company of Nomads will open three new projects in the coming months, partner Shepard Ross tells CultureMap. Two...

Houston, you've earned these cool specials on National Margarita Day

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/19 3:25P Eric Sandler

Generally, we ignore made-up national food holidays around these parts. First of all, the timing seems completely arbitrary -- why is National Oyster Day in August when summer is the worst time of...

Hungry Houstonians can grab a free meal at these restaurants and spots

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/19 12:40P Eric Sandler

With Houstonians still recovering from the effects of this week's devastating winter storm, local organizations are stepping up with free or heavily discounted meals. Lucille's 1913, a nonprofit...

Dozens of Houston restaurants return to service after the winter storm

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/18 3:50P Eric Sandler

With power mostly restored and water pressure returning, Houston restaurants are returning to service. Given the number of establishments represented below, we've grouped this list by neighborhood....

These Houston restaurants are open amid the winter storm

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/17 10:42A Eric Sandler

Once again, a limited number of Houston restaurants are open for business today (Wednesday, February 17). Keep in mind that this situation is fluid. Places may close suddenly if they lose power or...

These Houston restaurants are now open despite the winter storm

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/16 11:40A Eric Sandler

As Houston heads into another day of disruption from the winter storm, a small-but-growing number of local restaurants plan to be open for service. They're prepared to offer hot food to neighbors,...

These Houston restaurants have closed due to the winter storm

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 2/15 11:45A Eric Sandler

The Bayou City finds itself in the grip of a tenacious winter storm that's plugged the city into freezing temps and snow-covered roads. With authorities advising people to hunker down, restaurants and...