South Korean bakery rises in Spring Branch with first Houston location

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/7 7:36A Eric Sandler

A popular South Korean bakery is coming to Spring Branch. Paris Baguette will open its first Houston location at 1400 Blaylock Rd., a representative tells CultureMap. Founded in 1988 by Korean...

The chef behind Houston's Korean restaurant boom, plus new hotel fare

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/6 10:33A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Jason Cho joins CultureMap food editor to discuss his businesses. The Korean American chef and restaurateur currently operates Dak & Bop in...

Opulent new Persian restaurant cooks up posh fare in Post Oak Place

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/6 6:43A Eric Sandler

An elegant new Persian restaurant is coming to Houston in 2022. Rumi's Kitchen will open in Post Oak Place, the Galleria-area building that's home to the recently opened Zadok Jewelers. Chef/Owner Ali...

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Celebrates Nurses with National Nurses Week Deal

Texas City BubbleLife iReporter 5/5 10:43A Jessica Tcholakov

To celebrate National Nurses Week, Potbelly Sandwich Shop is offering a free cookie or a free regular fountain drink to nurses with the order of any entrée from Thursday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 12. Potbelly has been thanking nurses on this...

New Bellaire bowling and entertainment palace rolls out open date

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/5 9:20A Eric Sandler

Houston's newest entertainment destination will open next month. The Palace Social, a re-imagined take on the Palace Bowling Lanes, will open in June. First announced last year, the 27,000-square-foot...

Fan-favorite Houston taqueria shakes up Greenway Plaza with go-go vibe

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/5 5:35A Eric Sandler

Some of Houston's favorite tacos are coming to Greenway Plaza. Tacos A Go Go will open its sixth Houston-area location in the former Jenni's Noodle House space at 3773 Richmond Ave., the restaurant...

16 buzzy bars and restaurants to toast Cinco de Mayo in Houston

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/4 8:15A Eric Sandler

This year's Cinco de Mayo could be one to remember. While most Houstonians probably don't have many opinions about Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla, we do love a good deal on margaritas. Bars...

Houston crowned best BBQ city in America in surprising new survey

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/4 6:18A Eric Sandler

Houston is the best city in the country for barbecue. Congratulations, Houstonians, we've conquered the state's top cuisine. This surprising conclusion comes courtesy of a report by the website BBQ...

Prominent young Houston chef reveals new restaurant in mixed-use spot

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/3 10:45A Eric Sandler

David Cordua is returning to the kitchen. The chef and restauranteur will open The Lymbar at The Ion, Rice University's innovation-focused mixed-use development in Midtown. Slated to open this fall,...

Cool NYC ice cream shop opens first Houston location this weekend

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/3 3:33A Eric Sandler

Houstonians won't find "regular" ice cream at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. When the Brooklyn-based producer opens its first Houston location in Rice Village this Saturday, May 8, they'll find every pint is...

Epic San Diego wing restaurant flies into Houston with new locations

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 4/30 10:10A Eric Sandler

A popular San Diego wing joint's expansion plans include Houston and Dallas. Epic Wings signed a 39 store franchise agreement that will fuel the restaurant's growth in Los Angeles County, Las Vegas,...

17 Houston restaurants serving up last-minute Mother's Day dining

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 4/30 8:47A Eric Sandler

Houstonians are really excited about celebrating Mother's Day at Houston restaurants. Searching for reservations at popular options reveals that many places are either fully booked or so close to it...

A Wash Ave favorite's dazzling Derby Day return, plus top Thai in town

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 4/29 8:15A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Alba Huerta joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Julep. The acclaimed, Southern-inspired bar will reopen with a Kentucky Derby party on...

Texas legislature approves bill making alcohol to-go permanent

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 4/29 7:04A Eric Sandler

Texas restaurants will be able to sell beer, wine, and cocktails to-go forever. With a vote of 30-1, the Texas Senate approved HB 1024, which codifies Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's emergency waiver that...

Rockin' LA-based ramen restaurant heats up Heights development

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 4/28 10:57A Eric Sandler

A LA-based ramen shop will begin ladling its vegan broths next week. Rakkan Ramen will open on May 3 in the M-K-T Heights mixed-use development (600 N Shepherd Dr.). To celebrate its Texas debut, the...