Houston, We Have a Bojangles

Eater Houston 1/31 4:58A Brittany Britto Garley

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based fried chicken chain is finally here. | Bojangles The fried chicken chain and its next-level buttermilk biscuits are in the Houston area, with new locations in...

Houston Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now, January 2025

Eater Houston 1/28 5:09A Brittany Britto Garley

Stay in the know. | Julie Soefer The New Year kicks off with a French modern bistro with big Houston vibes, a Filipino tasting menu restaurant, and a cocktail lounge with bites from an award-winning...

How FB Society Is Developing Some of Texas’s Most Successful Restaurants

Eater Houston 1/22 5:14A Courtney E. Smith

Illustration by Lille Allen / Photos by FB Society This restaurant incubator is rockin’ the suburbs — and doing things its own way...

13 Houston Area Restaurants and Chefs Named James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2025

Eater Houston 1/22 4:26A Courtney E. Smith

2025 might be a big year in Beards for Houston. | Eater Houston area chefs tie with San Antonio for the most nods for the James Beard Award’s Best Chef: Texas category On Wednesday, January 22, the...

Houston Restaurants Open During Winter Storm Enzo

Eater Houston 1/21 4:21A Brittany Britto Garley

An arctic blast has shut down most of the city. | Shutterstock Houston is covered in snow, but some restaurants are still open. Here’s a running list Winter storm Enzo has left the Houston area...

After Four Decades, a Houston Mainstay Is Now Closed — Plus 7 Other Restaurant Closings to Know...

Eater Houston 1/17 7:05A Brittany Britto Garley

Backstreet Cafe closed earlier this year and will be torn down. Its new location will open nearby. | Backstreet Cafe NoPo Cafe closes to welcome a bagel shop, the iconic Backstreet Cafe says goodbye...

Houston’s Drag Kings Are Suiting Up for Their Moment in the Spotlight

Eater Houston 1/8 2:00A Lane Gillespie

Lille Allen Houston’s drag kings are fighting for their percentage of the stage in a wider industry that continues to minimize their performance artistry Compared to drag queens wrapped in custom...

Where to Eat the Crispiest, Sauciest Chicken Wings in Houston

Eater Houston 1/7 3:59A Courtney E. Smith

Sienna Wings Enjoy your chicken wings stuffed, smoked, fried, smothered, or tossed in flavorful sauces Chicken wings may seem like humble bar food, but there’s actually a technical reason why they...

Houston Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now, December 2024

Eater Houston 12/30 2:00A Brittany Britto Garley

Some of the last restaurant closings of the year. | Julie Soefer December marks the last of pizza and crudo restaurant Elro, EQ Heights coffee shop, Downtown’s Italian restaurant and live-music hub...

Whataburger Is Sponsoring One Couple’s Burger-Themed Dream Wedding in Las Vegas

Eater Houston 12/27 2:00A Brittany Britto Garley

Winners will receive a wedding planned by Whataburger. | Whataburger If you met the love of your life in a Whataburger drive-thru, this one’s for you Valentine’s Day isn’t far off, and Whataburger is...

The Year Houston Restaurants Played With Fire

Eater Houston 12/26 2:00A Brittany Britto Garley

In 2024, Houston restaurants toyed with live-fire cooking, and many chefs say it’s here to stay Texas has always loved to play with fire. The Lone Star State has built a reputation for grilling and...

Houston Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now, December 2024

Eater Houston 12/24 4:00A Brittany Britto Garley

The restaurant openings in Houston can’t stop, won’t stop. | Becca Wright Houston’s dining scene goes out with a bang with new restaurants bringing eclectic tasting menus, Indian-style fried chicken,...

The Saddest Houston Restaurant Closings of 2024

Eater Houston 12/23 7:02A Brittany Britto Garley

Restaurant closings are a part of the business, but it doesn’t get any easier. | Brittany Britto Garley RIP Damian’s and Nippon Subject to the ever-changing landscape and economy, the restaurant...

The Biggest Houston Restaurant and Food News Stories of 2024

Eater Houston 12/23 5:31A Brittany Britto Garley

This year, all eyes were on the Michelin Guide. | Annie Mulligan In Houston, the Michelin Guide, restaurant openings and closings, Turkey Leg Hut drama, and weather disasters dominated our news feeds...

One of Texas’s Largest Japanese Whisky Bars Opens in Houston

Eater Houston 12/16 6:43A Brittany Britto Garley

Bar Doko offers cocktails with Japanese whiskey in fanciful presentations. | Michael Anthony Autry Park’s Bar Doko is small and intimate, but its whiskey offerings are mighty One of Texas’s largest...