9 best Houston restaurants and bars to savor the city's top wines

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/18 10:05A Eric Sandler

Wine lovers will find a lot to love at the nine finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Wine Program of the Year. Our nominees range from some of the city's finest restaurants to intimate wine...

Chefs & Business Owners Host Charity Picnic & Concert Day

Houston Food Finder 5/18 7:34A Phaedra Cook

It s a controversial time to take a clear position on women s rights, but that s not stopping some of Houston s top chefs and their advocates from working for what they believe in. I’ll Have What...

Chris Shepherd + 2 top chefs aid Houston-area farm in tasty fundraiser

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/18 5:43A Eric Sandler

Three top Houston chefs are teaming up to help a local farm recover from a devastating fire. James Beard Award winner Chris Shepherd will be joined by Local Foods chef-partner Dylan Murray and Brandi...

New Rice Village Restaurant Offers a Taste of Tel Aviv in Houston

Eater Houston 5/17 9:39A Brittany Britto Garley

Hamsa cooks up a breathtaking dining experience with Middle Eastern cuisine and charcoal-grilled meats. | Kirsten Gilliam The owners behind Doris Metropolitan are serving Israeli cuisine at its latest...

'World's biggest pizza slice' restaurant headed to Houston area

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/17 6:11A Eric Sandler

A Louisiana restaurant that claims to serve the "World's Biggest Pizza Slice" has set its sights on Houston. Fat Boy's Pizza will open its first Houston-area location in Richmond at The Grand at...

Find Lake Views and Themed Cocktails at Cypress’s New Italian Restaurant

Eater Houston 5/17 4:08A Brittany Britto Garley

Passerella will serve up an array of Italian dishes with waterfront views. | Jenn Duncan Passerella will serve up themed cocktails and Italian cuisine on the Cypress waterfront Gr8 Plate Hospitality —...

Houston Bar With Espresso Martinis on Tap Will Open in the Heights This Fall

Eater Houston 5/17 3:26A Brittany Britto Garley

New bar Heights Social will feature martinis on tap and weekend brunch with tableside champagne service. | Long Kim Watch your fingers. Heights Social will also offer weekend brunch with tableside...

Dynamic Houston restaurant group sets open date for new Italian spot

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/16 12:00P Eric Sandler

The wait for Cypress' new Italian restaurant ends tomorrow. Gr8 Plate Hospitality will officially unveil Passerella, its new Italian restaurant, on Tuesday, May 17. Owners Doris and Paul Miller have...

Luxe Speakeasy Opens in Downtown Houston Hotel

Houston Food Finder 5/16 11:21A Ellie Sharp

Although the C. Baldwin hotel opened downtown a few years ago, the debut of its new speakeasy is likely to grant the destination location plenty of fresh eyes — and guests. Parlour Hideaway is a chic,...

Longtime Inner Loop drinking spot and patio haunt announces last call

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/16 6:54A Eric Sandler

Pour one out for a Houston drinking destination. The Velvet Melvin will close after service on Saturday, May 21, the bar announced on Facebook. Known for its better than expected pizza and spacious...

10 Essential Restaurants in Sugar Land

Eater Houston 5/16 3:29A Rebecca Deurlein

Just southwest of Houston, the city of Sugar Land offers a diverse and delectable array of cuisine. | Brandani’s Whether craving quality Italian, a burger and fries, or mouthwatering Indian cuisine,...

‘Top Chef: Houston’ Episode 11 Hosts a Family Reunion and Seafood Feast in Galveston

Eater Houston 5/13 9:36A Brittany Britto Garley

Top Chef: Houston’s latest episode challenges chefs to prepare family-style dishes for a reunion of sorts. | David Moir/Bravo The remaining six Top Chef contestants take to Galveston, where they craft...

Nacho & Tequila Festival Makes its Debut in the Houston Heights

Houston Food Finder 5/13 7:33A Phaedra Cook

Food & Vine Time Productions , the company behind many annual festivals, including the upcoming Woodlands Wine & Food Week and the Katy Sip N Stroll , is bringing its Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting...

New party palace in The Heights promises bubbly brunch and boozy fun

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/13 5:30A Steven Devadanam

A veteran Heights bar owner has plans to shake up 20th Street with what he describes as the "ultimate social gathering and party place." Zach Harris, who owns the popular Drift Bar in The Heights, has...

Houston's 10 best bartenders craft the coolest cocktails + experiences

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/12 9:25A Eric Sandler

Presenting the 10 finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Bartender of the Year. These talented individuals stand out by making great drinks, of course, but they also excel in their commitments...