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The fragrant aroma of sizzling meats will draw curious crowds and traveling tourists to Discovery Green on Saturday, October 4, when the 2025 annual Southern Smoke Festival returns to downtown Houston.

Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet

| September 29, 2025

Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.

The best breakfast restaurants in Houston, according to Yelp

| September 16, 2025

Houston may be known for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the sprawling city has also developed a stellar reputation for breakfast spots. Mexican fusion cafe CasaEma landed on Bon Appetit’s 14 Best New Breakfast Restaurants, serving some of the best pan dulce in the city. The Breakfast Klub—which has quickly become a main attraction in Houston for out-of-towners— has been consistently ranked as one of the best breakfast restaurants in the US by Good Morning America, USA Today, Esquire, and Forbes Magazine.

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Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston

| August 27, 2025

Gluten-free diners don’t need to take chances when it comes to Houston’s food scene. Here’s our guide for gluten-free dining in H-Town.

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Discover the 30 Michelin-recognized restaurants in Houston

| July 29, 2025

Houston’s culinary scene has some impressive standouts. Here are the restaurants in Houston that have been honored by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide.

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Craving a cone? 8 local Houston ice cream shops to head to

| July 17, 2025

From ice cream to custards to crazy, seasonal flavors, stay cool in the sizzling summer heat at these Houston ice cream shops.

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Bow-wow! 12 dog-friendly restaurants, bars in Houston

| June 26, 2025

Our guide to Houston dog-friendly restaurants and bars will ensure both you and your pup have plenty of welcoming spots—and tasty food to go along with them.

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| June 19, 2025

You’ve probably spotted these Houston businesses around the city. Learn their history and how they’ve evolved into the legendary companies they are today.

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| June 17, 2025

If you’re looking for an insane view while you eat Texas’ best food, you need to check out these eight restaurants in Houston.

The ultimate who’s who of Houston BBQ

| June 16, 2025

There’s certainly no shortage of Houston BBQ spots to enjoy all around the city and suburbs. Follow our guide to find the best of the best.

New BBQ coming to Houston, but old shops still smokin’

| June 6, 2025

According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Terry Black’s BBQ is set to open next summer at 1311 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston. Construction is set to start Aug. 1 and wrap up by June 1 at a cost of $6.5 million for the nearly 8,500-square-foot space.

Say ‘Mmm’ to matcha: 6 places to get your green tea caffeine fix in the Houston area

| June 3, 2025

Food influencer Keith Lee recently made headlines when he set out to find the best matcha in Dallas. While Houston can’t claim the Lee stamp of approval, we can still round up some of our favorite spots to grab a matcha and hear from the experts on what makes a good one.

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