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Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it
Read full article: Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with itIntermittent fasting, where people eat what they want, but only during certain daily windows of time, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.
What you should and shouldn’t eat, drink during Houston’s arctic freeze
Read full article: What you should and shouldn’t eat, drink during Houston’s arctic freezeYou may find yourself snacking more than usual and indulging in delicious comfort foods that are high in sugar and starches. According to health experts, even this innocent behavior can be concerning.
POST Market must-eat list: 6 sinfully scrumptious items to try at the downtown Houston food hall
Read full article: POST Market must-eat list: 6 sinfully scrumptious items to try at the downtown Houston food hallThere are hundreds of things to eat and drink at POST Market in downtown Houston. Here are six worth trying.
Common Bond among new restaurant concepts coming to Houston’s Hobby Airport
Read full article: Common Bond among new restaurant concepts coming to Houston’s Hobby AirportCommon Bond and Pinks Pizza are among the local restaurant concepts coming to William P. Hobby Airport under a new concessions contract Houston City Council approved Wednesday.
Which stores are open, closed on Thanksgiving? Check our list!
Read full article: Which stores are open, closed on Thanksgiving? Check our list!It’s not every day that you prepare a feast as big as a Thanksgiving dinner, so it’s easy to forget something. Half-and-half. Butter. That pesky can of cranberry sauce.
🔒 Blue Bell Ice Cream bracket: Vote for your favorite flavors here
Read full article: 🔒 Blue Bell Ice Cream bracket: Vote for your favorite flavors hereFor this writer, there’s little better on a warm Texas day than a cool, sweet scoop of Blue Bell ice cream. On that, many Texas ice cream addicts can agree. Much more divisive, though, is this -- Which Blue Bell Ice cream flavor is best?
🔒 Chicken fried steak, fried green tomatoes, French fries? What’s your seriously-can’t-live-without, absolute all-time favorite fried dish?
Read full article: 🔒 Chicken fried steak, fried green tomatoes, French fries? What’s your seriously-can’t-live-without, absolute all-time favorite fried dish?Trigger cravings in an instant with two simple words: fried food.
PHOTOS: What people are eating at the 2022 Houston Rodeo
Read full article: PHOTOS: What people are eating at the 2022 Houston RodeoThere are over 60 food vendors at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this year -- that includes these wild new offerings and the Gold Buckle Foodie Award winners. Put simply, you’ve got plenty of food to choose from. Scroll below to view some of the decadent Houston Rodeo treats you should can track down at NRG Park this year. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.
From ‘Best Fried Food’ to ‘Best Food-on-a-Stick,’ here are RodeHouston’s award-winning eats
Read full article: From ‘Best Fried Food’ to ‘Best Food-on-a-Stick,’ here are RodeHouston’s award-winning eatsRodeoHouston judges ate their way through dozens of entries vying for glory at the annual Gold Buckle Foodie Awards.
🔒 The ultimate late-night dining survival guide: 46 Houston restaurants that stay open really, really late or simply don’t close at all
Read full article: 🔒 The ultimate late-night dining survival guide: 46 Houston restaurants that stay open really, really late or simply don’t close at allAfter a late night, what you probably want before you head home is an after-midnight snack. Yes, come witching hour, pickings are slim, but you need not settle for a floppy dollar slice of gas station pizza, a regrettable combo from a fast food drive-thru or worse yet, a frozen TV dinner. Whether you have a hankering for pho, burgers, tacos or doughnuts, you have options.
Houston Nightclub owner transforms shuttered establishment into Black-owned grocery store
Read full article: Houston Nightclub owner transforms shuttered establishment into Black-owned grocery storeDistrict Market Green Grocer’s intimate ambiance is not its only distinguishing feature. It could attract the attention of a resident who recognizes the grocery store as a former nightclub.
🔒 Slurp-worthy selections: The best ramen destinations in Houston, according to local noodle fanatics
Read full article: 🔒 Slurp-worthy selections: The best ramen destinations in Houston, according to local noodle fanaticsCool winter days call for steamy, intensely comforting bowls of first-rate ramen. Luckily, Houston is home to some seriously slurp-worthy ramen shops where you can find classic ramen as well inspired adaptations like stir-fry, curry and barbecue ramen. The biggest problem, if we can even it call it that, is the sheer number of ramen noodle denizens in our great city. Which ramen restaurants serve the best of the best? We asked locals where they go to get incredible ramen in the Houston-area, and they delivered.
Cancel diet culture with intuitive eating
Read full article: Cancel diet culture with intuitive eatingNo meat, no carbs, no dairy, no gluten. Did you know that it may be damaging to your health if you deprive your body of foods? A new way of honoring your body and fueling it without guilt is rising in popularity. It’s called intuitive eating. But what is this new anti-diet and does it work?
What the heck is bûche de Noël? And, more importantly, where to get the yuletide treat in Houston
Read full article: What the heck is bûche de Noël? And, more importantly, where to get the yuletide treat in HoustonIn the late 19th century, a new holiday cake emerged in France (It’s unclear exactly which brilliant Parisian pastry chef deserves credit for the creation). The confection paid tribute to – and resembled – the Yule log, burned by ancient Europeans to honor the winter solstice. Now, bûche de Noël, which literally translates as “Christmas log,” is a beloved yuletide treat in many countries, including the good ol’ U.S. of A.
🔒 Sweet treat smackdown: Hundreds of Insiders cast votes for their favorite holiday desserts. This is the last yuletide treat standing.
Read full article: 🔒 Sweet treat smackdown: Hundreds of Insiders cast votes for their favorite holiday desserts. This is the last yuletide treat standing.We put together the ultimate yuletide treat smackdown and asked you, our Insiders, to vote on your festive faves. Hundreds weighed in and over the course of five rounds thousands of votes were cast. What began with 32 delicious candidates slowly dwindled down to two finalists -- Hot chocolate and Christmas sugar cookies. And, finally, a winner -- Christmas Sugar Cookies.
For a smoking-good feast, order a Thanksgiving turkey from one of these Houston barbecue joints
Read full article: For a smoking-good feast, order a Thanksgiving turkey from one of these Houston barbecue jointsHalloween has come and gone. Up next, Thanksgiving. This year, skip the thawing, brining, stuffing and basting and opt for a stress-free Turkey Day feast with a little extra oomph. These Houston barbecue joints are offering smoking-good turkey, briskets, ham and side items worthy of your Thanksgiving table.
Sinfully sweet deal: Voodoo Doughnut offering half-off all its treats on Halloween morning
Read full article: Sinfully sweet deal: Voodoo Doughnut offering half-off all its treats on Halloween morningIn celebration of Halloween, Voodoo Doughnut is offering half off all donuts at its Heights and Montrose shops.
Voices of Houston: Owner of beloved Marini’s Empanada House details how he got his start
Read full article: Voices of Houston: Owner of beloved Marini’s Empanada House details how he got his startMarcello Marini came to Houston from Argentina in the late 1960′s with $16.35 and a dream to work in news.
🔒 Get your Frito pie fix at one of these longstanding Houston-area eateries
Read full article: 🔒 Get your Frito pie fix at one of these longstanding Houston-area eateriesFrito pie goes by many names -- Walking taco, Texas straw hat, Frito boat, jailhouse taco, tostiloco, or as Anthony Bourdain once described it... “warm crap in a bag.” More officially, under Frito-Lay North America, Inc.’s trademarked Fritos Chili Pie® -- which is defined as “packaged meal combinations consisting primarily of chili or snack food dips containing meat or cheese for corn-based snack foods, namely, corn chips”.
LIST: Where you can score tasty taco deals on National Taco Day
Read full article: LIST: Where you can score tasty taco deals on National Taco DayAs if Texans needed yet another reason to eat tacos, Monday, October 4 is National Taco Day. We’ve assembled a list of Tex-Mex restaurants offering delicious deals to celebrate.
🔒 Eating after hours: These iconic Houston restaurants dish out delicious late-night eats
Read full article: 🔒 Eating after hours: These iconic Houston restaurants dish out delicious late-night eatsWhether they’re seeking a late-night snack, an after-hours dinner or a spur-of-the-moment midnight feast, night owls are guaranteed to find good eats at these beloved Houston restaurants.
At these iconic Houston diners, breakfast is served with a heaping side of nostalgia
Read full article: At these iconic Houston diners, breakfast is served with a heaping side of nostalgiaSearching for someplace simple where you can score a stack of syrup-soaked buttermilk pancakes and a piping-hot cup of black coffee -- No frills, no fusions and no swarms of Insta-obsessed influencers? Slip into a booth or slide behind the counter at one of Houston’s longstanding diners.
Adora-bao! These steamed buns from the Hong Kong City Mall are almost too cute to eat
Read full article: Adora-bao! These steamed buns from the Hong Kong City Mall are almost too cute to eatLocated in the bustling Hong Kong City Mall, Bakery Ngoc Lan serves steamed buns as adorable as they are delectable.
Hidden Valley Ranch Crocs exist now. Here’s how to score a pair.
Read full article: Hidden Valley Ranch Crocs exist now. Here’s how to score a pair.The subset of humans out there who love both ranch and clogs will be pleased with this news food-meets-fashion collaboration -- Rapper Saweetie partnered with Crocs and Hidden Valley Ranch to create a creamy new clog.
Lobster corn dogs and fried shrimp grits: 25 wild new concoctions debuting at the State Fair of Texas this year
Read full article: Lobster corn dogs and fried shrimp grits: 25 wild new concoctions debuting at the State Fair of Texas this yearThe calorie-dense newbies run the gamut, from frozen ranch water to country fried shrimp grits. Essentially, if it could be deep-fried and dusted in powdered sugar, there’s a pretty good chance you can find it at the State Fair this year.
Timeless burgers: 10 of Houston’s oldest burger joints you have to try
Read full article: Timeless burgers: 10 of Houston’s oldest burger joints you have to tryListed chronologically by opening date, here’s a look at the longstanding Houston eateries that have been dishing out burgers and fries for decades. Note that several of the burger joints listed below have been in business longer than half a century.
Pumpkin spice glazed turkey? Honey Baked Ham Company releases new fall flavor
Read full article: Pumpkin spice glazed turkey? Honey Baked Ham Company releases new fall flavorIn celebration of Autumn’s impending arrival, the Honey Baked Ham Company debuted a new fall product -- Pumpkin Spice Glazed Turkey Breast.
The results are in: These 4 Texas brands won H-E-B’s statewide search for the best new products
Read full article: The results are in: These 4 Texas brands won H-E-B’s statewide search for the best new productsA panel of judges reviewed 1,200 products -- everything from books to beignets -- vying for glory in H-E-B’s annual search for the Lone Star State’s best new merchandise.
Hot chicken sandwich a la mode? This dessert-dinner hybrid is one popular eatery’s antidote to Houston’s heat
Read full article: Hot chicken sandwich a la mode? This dessert-dinner hybrid is one popular eatery’s antidote to Houston’s heatBeloved Height’s restaurant, Mico’s Hot Chicken, dropped a drippy new dish that blurs the line between dinner and dessert -- an ice cream chicken sandwich.
Texans dish on their favorite H‑E‑B brand products
Read full article: Texans dish on their favorite H‑E‑B brand productsTexans’ cultish love for H‑E‑B is an unparalleled romance for the ages. Time after time, whether it be its response to a statewide disaster or merely the release of a quirky new Texas-inspired product, the Lone Star State’s beloved grocery chain has upheld it’s snappy slogan, ”No Store Does More.” For many, the grocery chain can do no wrong -- especially when it comes to its many in-house products.
Introducing Adventurefuls, the Girl Scout’s new chocolatey, caramel cookie flavor
Read full article: Introducing Adventurefuls, the Girl Scout’s new chocolatey, caramel cookie flavorNursing some serious Girl Scout cookie withdrawal symptoms? Unfortunately, the Girl Scout’s 2022 Cookie Season is still months away. But, during this dark, Girl Scout cookie dry spell, we’ve got a spark of good news for you -- Come 2022, the Girl Scouts will introduce a new cookie.
This Texas hotel’s exquisite eatery was named one of the nation’s best hotel restaurants
Read full article: This Texas hotel’s exquisite eatery was named one of the nation’s best hotel restaurantsA Texas hotel’s exquisite eatery was named one of the country’s best hotel restaurants.This information comes courtesy of Fodor’s Travel, a longstanding travel publisher well-known for its informative guidebooks and lists. The publisher recently released its selection for the best hotel restaurants in the country.
Angling for a fresh new look? Whataburger, Academy release line of orange-and-white fishing apparel
Read full article: Angling for a fresh new look? Whataburger, Academy release line of orange-and-white fishing apparelTexans’ cultish obsession with Whataburger is an unparalleled romance for the ages. The chain is a true Texas icon. Its orange-and-white-stripe A-frames are just about everywhere in Texas, as are its fans. We double-patty dare you to find a Texan who’s not gaga for Whataburger’s honey butter chicken biscuits, spicy ketchup and Texas-sized burgers.
PHOTOS: 10 decadent deep-fried State Fair foods guaranteed to put you in a food coma
Read full article: PHOTOS: 10 decadent deep-fried State Fair foods guaranteed to put you in a food comaIn preparation for the State Fair of Texas, judges ate their way through 43 entries from 26 concessionaires vying for glory at the 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards.
Fresh out of the oven: Texas-based Pizza Hut cooks up sizzling new streetwear collection
Read full article: Fresh out of the oven: Texas-based Pizza Hut cooks up sizzling new streetwear collectionCraving a slice of ‘za brah? Slip on your pizza slides and suit up -- track suit up, that is. Earlier this month, the Texas-based, pizza purveyor Pizza Hut launched a sizzling new streetwear collection.
Texans, brace yourselves: There’s a nationwide Topo Chico shortage
Read full article: Texans, brace yourselves: There’s a nationwide Topo Chico shortageTexans, a distressing drink shortage is plaguing our great state, well, the nation actually. Topo Chico, a beverage many here in the Lone Star State hold near and dear to our hearts is being swept off shelves faster than the company can restock it. Stated bluntly, we’re experiencing a nationwide Topo Chico shortage , and, we might add, in the middle of a scorching summer.
Smells like Texas spirit: Beloved Texas grocer selling butter tortilla-scented candles
Read full article: Smells like Texas spirit: Beloved Texas grocer selling butter tortilla-scented candlesTexans’ cultish love for H-E-B is an unparalleled romance for the ages. Time after time, whether it be its response to a statewide disaster or merely the release of a quirky new Texas-inspired product, the Lone Star State’s beloved grocery chain has upheld it’s snappy slogan,”No Store Does More.” Now, H-E-B’s upped its game once again, unveiling a wacky product we never knew we needed but now can’t conceive of living without: A butter tortilla-scented candle.
Blue Bell debuts coconut cream pie flavor in celebration of National Ice Cream Month
Read full article: Blue Bell debuts coconut cream pie flavor in celebration of National Ice Cream MonthBeloved Brenham-based ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell released a new flavor, Coconut Cream Pie, in celebration of National Ice Cream Month.
Sweeten your Father’s Day weekend with 72 cent cookies at Three Brothers Bakery
Read full article: Sweeten your Father’s Day weekend with 72 cent cookies at Three Brothers BakeryThree Brothers Bakery is celebrating its 72nd anniversary this Friday, June 18th by offering all of their cookies for 72¢ each at their original location, 4036 S. Braeswood Blvd.
5 River Walk restaurants to eat at on your next visit to San Antonio
Read full article: 5 River Walk restaurants to eat at on your next visit to San AntonioSan Antonio’s River Walk is at its most spectacular in December when more than 2,250 strings of twinkling lights cloak towering trees and set bridges aglow.
5 of Houston’s oldest bakeries, dessert destinations
Read full article: 5 of Houston’s oldest bakeries, dessert destinationsIn Houston’s food scene, high value is often placed on innovation, novelty and aesthetics -on the most Insta-worthy menu items, the most unique dining experience or the latest foodie fad. It is no wonder, then, that so many of the city’s oldest bakeries and dessert shops have disappeared.
Dine out and do good: Houston Restaurant Weeks begins today
Read full article: Dine out and do good: Houston Restaurant Weeks begins todayFoodies, we’ve got stellar news for you -- One of Houston’s most anticipated food events of the year, Houston Restaurant Weeks, has begun. The event runs through Labor Day, September 6.
Tex-Mex chain Taco Cabana launches 9 new margarita flavors
Read full article: Tex-Mex chain Taco Cabana launches 9 new margarita flavorsTex-Mex chain Taco Cabana launched its annual MargaritaPalooza, offering nine new margarita flavors and three tried-and-true classics. All margaritas are available for just $2 all day, every day, at participating Texas locations.
Get your COVID-19 vaccine? Krispy Kreme will give you a free glazed doughnut every day this year
Read full article: Get your COVID-19 vaccine? Krispy Kreme will give you a free glazed doughnut every day this yearAs if receiving a COVID-19 vaccine weren’t rewarding enough in and of itself, Krispy Kreme is sweetening the deal, offering free doughnuts to anyone who has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and has the vaccination card to prove it.
Get your coolers ready: Topo Chico Hard Seltzer coming to Texas later this month
Read full article: Get your coolers ready: Topo Chico Hard Seltzer coming to Texas later this monthPopular beverage Topo Chico will soon be available in Texas with a boozy upgrade. Molson Coors Beverage Company will begin distributing Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in Texas on March 29. The new beverage combines purified spiked sparkling water and natural flavors with minerals. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will be available in four flavors including: Tangy Lemon Lime, Exotic Pineapple, Strawberry Guava and Tropical Mango. “Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is a modern take on refreshment that brings entirely new character to the red-hot seltzer category.”
Ramen shop opening in new Heights development
Read full article: Ramen shop opening in new Heights developmentA new ramen shop will open in Houston’s M-K-T in early April. Rakkan Ramen will offer authentic Japanese cuisine. “Houston has a great food scene and is incredibly diverse,” said Rakkan Ramen franchise owner Chris Lav, on what attracted the brand to Houston. Rakkan Ramen currently operates six locations across the United States, including three locations in Tokyo, Japan. The restaurant is scheduled to open early in April and in Building 5 of M-K-T, located at 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston TX 77007.
4 Houston dessert destinations your kids will love
Read full article: 4 Houston dessert destinations your kids will loveThese places get it right - from milkshakes to ice cream sandwiches to churros, there's something sinfully sweet at each spot that will make your kiddo's jaw drop and fulfill their...
New Chick-Fil-A location opening Monday in Houston’s Sharpstown area
Read full article: New Chick-Fil-A location opening Monday in Houston’s Sharpstown areaHOUSTON – Chick-fil-A will open a new location in Houston’s Sharpstown area next week. Located off of the US-59 freeway feeder near Houston Baptist University’s campus at 7539 SW Freeway, the new location will open at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 8. The restaurant will operate 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Initially, the new location, which will employ some 120 people, will open for drive-thru service only. For more information about the new Chick-fil-A location, click here.
The Halal Guys opens new downtown Houston outpost
Read full article: The Halal Guys opens new downtown Houston outpostHalal Guys will hold a grand opening for its new downtown Houston location on Tuesday, March 2. The new location at 609 Main Street will occupy 3,400 square feet and offer seating for up to 38 diners. Founded in 1990, The Halal Guys began as a hot dog cart in New York City and has since grown into fast-casual Halal food restaurant franchise with locations worldwide, including six Houston locations at 609 Main Street, 3821 Farnham Street, 6609 Main Street, 3008 Ella Boulevard, 11700 Westheimer Road and 10111 Louetta Road. “We love Houston and are thrilled to be opening our sixth location here,” said Masroor Fatany, local franchise owner for The Halal Guys, in a recent release. We’re looking forward to being able to provide our delicious halal food and unparalleled customer service to even more fans in Houston.
Local Foods unveils expanded, grocer-restaurant concept in Rice Village
Read full article: Local Foods unveils expanded, grocer-restaurant concept in Rice VillageLocal Foods Market opened in Rice Village earlier this month. The new grocer-restaurant concept offers counter service and grab-and-go meals along with a grocery marketplace. “We are thrilled to continue the pop-up success with the conversion of benjy’s into a larger Local Foods Market,” said Benjy Levit, Local Foods Owner in a release. The grocery section of the concept offers “artisanal foodie staples” including specialty spices and sauces, local eggs and milk, Texas beef in retail packs and Houston Dairymaids cheeses. Local Foods Market operates daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Would you eat brisket for breakfast? Now you can, thanks to a new item from Einstein Bros. Bagels
Read full article: Would you eat brisket for breakfast? Now you can, thanks to a new item from Einstein Bros. BagelsHOUSTON – If you’re craving for some slow-cooked brisket for breakfast, Einstein Bros. Bagels has your back with a new egg sandwich hitting participating locations nationwide starting Thursday. Try our NEW Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich on a fresh-baked Jalapeño Bacon Gourmet Bagel. #Brisket4Breakfast pic.twitter.com/wzVj2QzqEa — Einstein Bros. (@EinsteinBros) February 25, 2021Also making its debut is the Jalapeno Bacon Gourmet Bagel, which can be paired with the new egg sandwich. The new Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich is now available at all Houston-area Einstein Bros. Bagels for a limited time only for $6.79. Will you eat brisket for breakfast from Einstein Bros. Bagels?
‘We are still in complete shock’: Katy restaurant Midway BBQ sustains extensive damage in weekend blaze
Read full article: ‘We are still in complete shock’: Katy restaurant Midway BBQ sustains extensive damage in weekend blaze‘We are still in complete shock’: Katy restaurant Midway BBQ destroyed in weekend blazeKATY, Texas – Flames ripped through Katy restaurant Midway BBQ over the weekend. The fire was reported at approximately 2:52 a.m. Saturday at Midway BBQ, located at 6025 Hwy Blvd in Katy. “Midway BBQ had an epic fire inside our building this morning,” wrote Jason Carlisle of MeyerFoods LLC on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Meyer Family would like to thank the Katy Fire... Posted by Midway BBQ on Saturday, February 20, 2021The restaurant remains standing though images show it’s interior suffered severe damage in the blaze. We will be back.”Owner Herman Meyer opened the Katy restaurant in the 1990s.
Kroger reduces store hours ahead of major winter storm
Read full article: Kroger reduces store hours ahead of major winter stormKroger announced plans to reduce operating hours at store locations across Texas as a major winter storm rolls toward the state. All 109 Kroger store locations in the Greater Houston Area and SW Louisiana will operate with amended hours:Sunday, February 14: All stores closing at 8pmMonday, February 15: All stores opening at 9amSan Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B also reduced its hours in anticipation of severe winter weather. AdThe storm is bringing freezing rain and cold temperatures to many parts of Texas over the next several days. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings or watches for most Texas counties. The Houston area was forecast to have its coldest temperatures in 30 years.
H-E-B named one of the top 10 best places to work in 2021
Read full article: H-E-B named one of the top 10 best places to work in 2021Beloved Texas grocer H-E-B was recently named Grocer of the Year by industry publication Grocery Dive and in another recent report it was ranked the nation’s second-best grocer. The San Antonio-based supermarket chain is No.10 on online job-search company Glassdoor’s 2021 list of the 100 Best Places to Work. AdGlassdoor’s 100 best places to work list features employers across a range of industries, including technology, health care, biotech and pharmaceuticals, retail, travel and tourism, consulting and finance. Several other Texas companies claimed spots on Glassdoor’s 100 Best Places to Work list, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (No. “A mission-driven culture, transparent leadership, and career opportunities are always hallmarks of Best Places to Work winners.
Cluck it like it’s hot: New, hot chicken truck Clutch City Cluckers rolls into H-Town
Read full article: Cluck it like it’s hot: New, hot chicken truck Clutch City Cluckers rolls into H-TownClutch City Cluckers, a new hot chicken food truck, will open in Houston in February. The food truck, located at 5550 Val Verde St., will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The menu will feature Halal hot chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, loaded fries and more. While attending school as a full time student, Kilani began working at Abu Omar Halal, Houston’s first Halal Food Truck. Ad“Kilani is now using his experience and knowledge of the food industry to bring Nashville’s Hot Chicken to Houston with Clutch City Cluckers,” a recent release stated.
Here’s where to dine out and get takeout in Houston this Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Here’s where to dine out and get takeout in Houston this Valentine’s DayHere are some Valentine’s Day weekend dine out and takeout date night dinner ideas for your consideration. Artisans will serve a Valentine’s Day dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 9 for pick-up on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 9 for pick-up on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. AdThe Houston log cabin restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Day Dinner in-house as well.
Grab your gal pals: Here’s where to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in Houston
Read full article: Grab your gal pals: Here’s where to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in HoustonGrab your gal pals and get ready to channel your inner Leslie Knope -- Feb. 13, a.k.a. Galentine’s Day, is fast upon us. Galentine’s Day reps unusual origins: The celebration of sisterhood was spawned by “Parks and Recreation,” the much-beloved NBC sitcom that chronicled the wild and impassioned antics of over-achiever Leslie Knope. Leslie describes Galentine’s Day as the best day of the year, adding “It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst,” she said, “plus frittatas.”AdFrom picnicking in the park to buddy films with your besties, here are a few ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Houston we’re sure Leslie Knope would approve of. Visit our Valentine’s Day page.
Rejoice, sugar fiends! This year, you can order Girl Scout Cookies online and on Grubhub
Read full article: Rejoice, sugar fiends! This year, you can order Girl Scout Cookies online and on GrubhubIn select markets, with additional markets added throughout cookie season, consumers can order Girl Scout Cookies for pickup or delivery on Grubhub.com or the Grubhub app. Nursing some serious Girl Scout cookie withdrawal symptoms? In celebration of the collaboration, Grubhub will offer free delivery on Girl Scout Cookie orders $15 or more through Feb. 14. On the site, customers can enter their zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder and order cookies for direct shipment. Beginning February 1, enter your zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder at www.girlscoutcookies.org to purchase from a local Girl Scout troop online for shipment to your door or to donate cookies to first responders and local causes.
At this Houston restaurant, you can dine and drink underwater -- no scuba gear required
Read full article: At this Houston restaurant, you can dine and drink underwater -- no scuba gear requiredAt Houston’s Downtown Aquarium restaurant, you can dine and drink underwater -- no scuba gear requiredBuilt from the shell of an abandoned downtown fire station, the Downtown Aquarium’s restaurant complex consists of the 400-seat Aquarium Restaurant and The Dive bar and lounge on the second level, banquet facilities on the third floor and a 15,000-square-foot aquarium on the ground level. Houston's Downtown Aquarium Restaurant (Landry's)In the Houston Aquarium restaurant itself, enjoy an intimate dining experience unlike any other. The restaurant offers a varied selection including seafood specialties, steak, chicken, salad, pasta dishes and desserts. Located on the third floor of the Downtown Aquarium, the Nautilus Ballroom offers ample space for a socially-distanced meeting or small get-together. The aquarium restaurant in Houston is one of several such underwater adventure restaurants -- others are located in Kemah, TX, Nashville, TN and Denver, CO.Houston's Downtown Aquarium Restaurant (Landry's)Houston’s Downtown Aquarium is located at 410 Bagby St.
2 new restaurants led by Michelin-starred chefs opening at MFAH’s Kinder Building this spring
Read full article: 2 new restaurants led by Michelin-starred chefs opening at MFAH’s Kinder Building this springCafé Leonelli and Le Jardinier will open in the MFAH’s new Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. Both will be helmed by Michelin-starred chefs -- Jonathan Benno will lead Café Leonelli, and Alain Verzeroli will lead Le Jardinier. Bastion’s second concept opening in the MFAH -- Le Jardinier, the French word for “gardener”-- is led by Michelin Star Chef Alain Verzeroli. The Kinder Building opened in late November 2020. Designed by Steven Holl Architects, the Kinder Building boasts more than 100,000 square feet of exhibition space circling a three-level atrium.
Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets
Read full article: Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot PocketsMOUNT STERLING, Ky. (AP) – Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling more than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The problem was discovered when the company received four consumer complaints of extraneous material in pepperoni Hot Pockets, the department said. The company has received one report of a “minor oral injury” associated with consumption of the product, the USDA said. The recall is for 54-ounce packages containing 12 “Nestlé Hot Pockets Brand Sandwiches: Premium Pepperoni made with pork, chicken and beef pizza garlic buttery crust.” Affected boxes have a “Best before Feb 2022” date and lot codes of 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614 and 0321544614, the department said. “Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it,” the USDA said.
Crispy Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon opens new Midtown outpost
Read full article: Crispy Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon opens new Midtown outpostBonchon -- a South Korean-based fried chicken chain with over 356 locations worldwide -- recently opened its fourth Houston-area location in Midtown.
Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry’s enters the pet food business
Read full article: Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry’s enters the pet food businessThis photo provided by Ben & Jerry’s shows Ben & Jerry’s dog treats. (Ben & Jerry’s via AP)Ben & Jerry’s isn’t just for people anymore. Doggie Desserts, sold in 4-ounce cups, go on sale in U.S. groceries and pet stores later this month. The treats are made with a base of sunflower butter, the same same ingredient Ben & Jerry’s uses in its non-dairy human desserts. Ben & Jerry’s is the latest food company to pivot to pets, joining Smucker’s and General Mills.
This is the Houston restaurant America can’t afford to lose, according to Esquire
Read full article: This is the Houston restaurant America can’t afford to lose, according to EsquireEsquire magazine has included a Houston restaurant on its list of places it deems too essential to lose to the COVID-19 pandemic. Huynh, the family-run Vietnamese eatery in Houston’s East Downtown Management District (a.k.a EaDO) was cited in the Dec. 29 article, which includes old and new, famous and obscure eateries nationwide. Because if we lose them, we lose who we are,” wrote Esquire editor Jeff Gordinier. The family-run Vietnamese eatery in operation for over a decade has received high praise for its home-made Vietnamese food, regularly landing on “best of” lists. “Visiting Houston without eating Vietnamese food would be like going to Bologna and neglecting the pasta,” wrote Gordinier.
Cowabunga, dude! Beachy new tiki joint brings burgers, brews and good vibes to Pearland
Read full article: Cowabunga, dude! Beachy new tiki joint brings burgers, brews and good vibes to PearlandBeachy new tiki bar and burger joint surfs into PearlandGood Vibes Burgers & Brews -- Pearland’s newest purveyor of burgers, brews and beachy vibes -- is slated to open Saturday, Jan. 9 at 1329 E. Broadway St. Good Vibes will offer diners the “feeling of being on a relaxing beach vacation where they can leave their worries at the door,” according to a release. “With our tiki-forward burger concept and being so close to the water, we wanted to create that same freeing feeling of being on vacation paired with a fresh, sustainable concept,” said Eric Nelson, executive chef and owner of Good Vibes Burgers & Brews. The menu will feature made-to-order burgers with specialty options such as The Good Vibes Signature, a half-pound RC Ranch burger topped with smoked gouda, pepper bacon, Vibin’ sauce, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a cheesy garlic bun. The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner daily beginning at 11 a.m.View the full menu at goodvibesburgers.com.
Where do Texans go to get their fried chicken fix? New study breaks down most popular fried chicken chain in each state
Read full article: Where do Texans go to get their fried chicken fix? New study breaks down most popular fried chicken chain in each stateAccording to a new study, when Texans get a hankering for something deep-fried and delicious they turn to one fried chicken chain above all others-- Raising Cane’s.
31 Houston-area eateries that have stood the test of time
Read full article: 31 Houston-area eateries that have stood the test of timeIn Houston’s restaurant scene, high value is often placed on innovation, novelty and newness -on the trendiest restaurant, the most unique dining experience or the latest foodie fad. His children own and operate the only Christie’s restaurant location still operating. Texas barbecue legend John Davis and his wife Leila opened the historic Houston restaurant in 1935 as Shepherd Drive Bar-B-Q. The eatery still operated out of its original location, situated at 7006 I-45 South at Woodridge. Following the success of its original location, several additional locations followed and a local fried chicken empire was born.
Houston-based Mexican-Asian fusion food truck Coreanos to open new location in Spring
Read full article: Houston-based Mexican-Asian fusion food truck Coreanos to open new location in SpringHouston’s Mexican-Asian fusion food truck Coreanos to open new location in SpringCoreanos -- Houston’s favorite purveyors of Mexican-Asian fusion food -- will open a new food truck in Spring in January. The new food truck, located at 6880 Louetta Road in Spring, will operate daily Monday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight. The Houston based food truck offers Mexican-Asian Fusion food, which earned the truck national recognition on Food Network’s “Unique Eats & Food Paradise.” Korean barbecue burritos, tacos, rice bowls and kimcheese fries and quesadillas anchor the menu. The truck at 6880 Louetta Road will hold its grand opening on Jan. 9 from 2 p.m. to midnight. In honor of their grand opening, Coreanos will offer patrons 50% off their entire order.
New York City-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to open first Texas shop in Houston’s Rice Village
Read full article: New York City-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to open first Texas shop in Houston’s Rice VillageNew York City-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will open its first Texas shop in Houston’s Rice Village next year. The cult-favorite ice cream brand will open its doors at 2565 Amherst St, in Rice Village, sometime in spring 2021. Van Leeuwen offers over 30 dairy and vegan ice cream flavors “made with only quality ingredients using only simple recipes,” according to a release. The Rice Village location is set to open with a new flavor created to celebrate Van Leeuwen’s expansion to Texas. With its established ties, walkability, and bustling community, we knew Rice Village was perfect for our first venture into the Lone Star state,” said CEO and co-founder, Ben Van Leeuwen.
Man eats Chick-fil-A every day for 130 days -- except on Sundays
Read full article: Man eats Chick-fil-A every day for 130 days -- except on SundaysCan you imagine eating the same thing every day? Well, Matt Stoudt has been eating Chick-fil-A every day for over 130 days -- except, of course, on Sundays and on Thanksgiving Day. Back in July, the Nazareth, Pennsylvania resident set a challenge for himself -- to break the “unofficial” record for consecutive days eating at Chick-fil-A after learning of a California man who had eaten at the popular chain for 114 days straight. Stoudt said things got rough around day 100 but he didn’t chicken out. Now he’s asking other Chick-fil-A fanatics not to beat him, because he doesn’t want to do it all over again.
Don’t want to cook a big holiday meal yourself? Here are 8 Houston eateries offering meal packages for pickup
Read full article: Don’t want to cook a big holiday meal yourself? Here are 8 Houston eateries offering meal packages for pickupDon’t want to cook a big holiday meal yourself? This year, giving yourself the gift of an effortless holiday meal is easier than ever as countless area restaurants and caterers offer holiday fare. Dec.21 is the last day customers can order holiday packages. If your answer was an unequivocal yes, we have some stellar news for you: Houston’s famed restaurant family rolled out a new holiday meal package this year. The Merry Goode Meal ($200): The meal package includes smoked beef tenderloin, horseradish sauce, au gratin potatoes, creamed spinach and a dozen dinner rolls.
Three Brothers Bakery co-founder Sigmund Jucker dead at 98
Read full article: Three Brothers Bakery co-founder Sigmund Jucker dead at 98Sigmund Jucker, one of the original founders of Three Brothers Bakery, died Friday. Located on Holman Street across from Temple Beth Israel, the siblings renamed it Three Brothers Bakery, according to Jucker’s obituary. Around the year 2000, Jucker passed the business on to his eldest son, Robert Jucker, according to the bakery’s website. Sigmund was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Jucker and Bertha Siegel Jucker; his sister, Janie Rudy and his brothers, Solomon and Max Jucker. He is survived by ex-wife Edith Jucker, his sister-in-law Estelle Jucker, children Robert Jucker, Susan Goldberg and Michelle Jucker, five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
KPRC 2′s ultimate Houston Thanksgiving Day guide
Read full article: KPRC 2′s ultimate Houston Thanksgiving Day guideTurkey day is upon us! Luckily, many area grocery stores will remain open on Thanksgiving Day. Looking for a little help with that Thanksgiving turkey of yours? Take note: A number of Houston-area Thanksgiving Day festivities and events have been curtailed this year due to the coronavirus. Those events and organizations that are forging ahead with Thanksgiving Day events and programs are instituting pandemic policies, which include social distancing and face mask requirements.
Popular Houston food truck Twisted Grilled Cheese opens new brick-and-mortar shop on Washington Avenue
Read full article: Popular Houston food truck Twisted Grilled Cheese opens new brick-and-mortar shop on Washington AvenueTwisted Grilled Cheese, a popular Houston food truck devoted to the gooey grilled sandwich, recently opened its first brick-and-mortar location on Washington Avenue. Twisted Grilled Cheese at 5555 Washington Avenue operates Sunday through Thursday, 11a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 13 gourmet sandwiches anchor the offerings: Signature sandwiches include The 5 Cheese Pepperoni, The Smokehouse Brisket, The Buffalo Chicken, The Halal Philly Grilled Cheesesteak, The Halal Philly Grilled Chicken, and The Twisted Burger. The food truck will continue operating. It will circulate through several locations, including the Power Center Food Truck Park, the Galleria Food Truck Park, and the Foodie Trucks Park in Katy.
For rookie Thanksgiving cooks, expert tips to avoid disaster
Read full article: For rookie Thanksgiving cooks, expert tips to avoid disasterNEW YORK – After Christopher Hughey tweeted that he’s tackling his first Thanksgiving turkey this year, the advice started rolling in. As for the meal itself, experts say to get started well before the big day. Contrary to the advice many offered to Hughey, experts aren’t fans of the pop-up thermometers that come stuck in some birds. Molina, who works at a screen printing firm in Portland, Oregon, knows how badly first attempts can go; years ago, her aunt ended up burning the Thanksgiving bird. She’s cooked turkey breasts in her slow cooker before, but hasn’t yet figured out what she’ll do for Thanksgiving.
Flying Saucer Pie Company’s crazy Thanksgiving pie line will look different amid the pandemic. Here’s what to expect this year.
Read full article: Flying Saucer Pie Company’s crazy Thanksgiving pie line will look different amid the pandemic. Here’s what to expect this year.Flying Saucer Pie Company, the beloved bakery in Houston’s Independence Heights neighborhood has proved its staying power. The pre-Thanksgiving lines are notoriously long at Flying Saucer Pie Company. A quick primer for Houston newcomers: Flying Saucer Pie Company does not take call ahead pie or cake orders the week of Thanksgiving or Christmas. This year, Flying Saucer Pie Company asks that customers in line maintain a six-foot social distance from those who are not in their party. Flying Saucer Pie Company is located at 436 W Crosstimbers St. in Houston; (713) 694-1141, flyingsaucerpieshop.com.