According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texans nearly lead the country in quitting their jobs, only following Californians in total number of job quits. The Texans left about 439,000 jobs in September, against 443,000 jobs in California and more than double that of New York, third …
Read More »CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD postpones opening of Robinson Fine Arts Center; Cypress Christian School to move to Bridgeland in 2025 and more news
Plano ISD’s Robinson Fine Arts Center grand opening has been postponed (William C. Wadsack / Community Impact Newspaper) Take a look at the five trending stories across Community impact journalcoverage areas in Texas through December 13. Note: The following stories were posted December 9-12. Dallas-Fort Worth Plano ISD postpones opening …
Read More »New West Side BBQ Restaurant On Da Tracks opens
CHARLESTON, Virginia (AP) – Octavia Cordon thought she had seen all of her husband Cam’s dreams of independence. He had plenty of ideas. One was to buy an RV, dump it, and convert it into a food truck. It did not work. Then came the henhouse. âI saw this thing …
Read More »Texas Hill Country Vacation Getaways in Fredericksburg
Take your Christmas spectacle and shopping on the road this year to explore and experience the perfect German Christmas destination, Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country, west of Austin. Looking for a special vacation getaway? Fredericksburg, Texas offers over a month of holiday cheer with its 26 feet tall German …
Read More »Houston’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2021 restaurant guide
Serving everything from sumptuous multi-course meals to Christmas Day steak, noodles and pasta, these Houston restaurants are open for dinner on Christmas Eve and / or Christmas Day. Christmas Eve The Café & Bar Annie, 1800 Post Oak Make reservations for Christmas Eve brunch or dinner, with regular brunch and …
Read More »Houston’s Pappas Restaurants Demand San Antonio Favorite Papa’s Burgers to Change Names | Flavor | San Antonio
click on the picture Facebook / Papa’s Burgers Papa’s Burgers of San Antonio received a cease and desist letter from Pappas Burger of Houston. Just when we thought we had overtaken last year’s signature beef between rival San Antonio burgers, local favorite Papa’s Burgers was drawn into a new name-based …
Read More »Galveston’s Dickens on Strand resumes after pandemic hiatus
Galveston town center was teeming with a mix of fiddlers, fake snow and suffragettes as hundreds walked around on Sunday, the last day of the Dickens on the Strand festival. The three-day event transforms part of the city’s downtown into a Victorian landscape, with the sound of bagpipes and the …
Read More »Famous Dallas Designer Comes Down to Houston Farm for Hottest Brunch
What: Recipe For Success Foundation âFashion in the Fieldsâ brunch with Lele sadoughi Or: Recipe for success‘Farms of Hope PC moment: Who wouldn’t be thrilled to spend a midday party with the famous Dallas-native fashion designer? So a cheerful crowd of women showed up in chic farm girl dresses and …
Read More »On 25th Anniversary of Opening, Owner of Texas Borders Reflects Area Growth
When Kellie Messer opened Texas Borders Bar & Grill in Katy 25 years ago, the bustling neighborhood around Fry Road and Interstate 10 was an open field. There was no Katy Mills Mall, no LaCenterra, and no Grand Parkway. In the quarter-century of opening Texas Borders, Katy has seen astronomical …
Read More »Frenzy of limited-edition articles in this Fort Worth Restaurant News
This Fort Worth restaurant news roundup has a countdown. Most of the items featured here – whether they’re special menus or winter-themed drinks – are only available for a limited time. Run if you have to before you run out. Here’s what’s happening in the restaurant news in Fort Worth: …
Read More »In a Mineral Wells in full rebirth, there is something in the water
MINERAL WELLS – You remember âThe Shiningâ, don’t you? Houston’s Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and their baby boy Danny – all three alone for the winter in a remote old hotel in the Rockies while “All Work and No Play” Nicholson drives himself crazy trying to write a novel? They …
Read More »Alice Waters helps museum meet the tastes of art lovers
LOS ANGELES – As the Hammer Museum comes out of closure from last year’s pandemic, it has assembled a list of big names who it hopes will draw crowds to its campus down the street from the l ‘University of California at Los Angeles: Cézanne, Manet, Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec. And the …
Read More »The 10 best menudo bowls in Mexican restaurants in San Antonio
To understand the menudo is to appreciate its smell. Mexican stew made with cow’s stomach, hominy, chili peppers and beef broth smells like a day’s work in a denim shirt. It smells like a stockyard alley. And in the words of an old friend from San Antonio, it smells like …
Read More »Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Guide: Open or Closed
For some of us, this is the first year since the start of the pandemic that we can host a house full of loved ones or go to Grandma’s house for her famous cornbread dressing. In our excitement we are forced to forget something, whether it is the jellied cranberry …
Read More »The best things to do during Thanksgiving week: November 22-28, 2021
Uptown Holiday Lighting | Photo courtesy of Uptown Make the most of your week with our top 12 picks and activities during Thanksgiving Week in Houston from Monday, November 22 through Sunday, November 28, 2021. Scroll below to see some great things happening in Houston from Monday, November 22 through …
Read More »HISD responds to student walkout, Whitmire runs for town hall, police investigate restaurant robbery
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Here’s what you missed on Eyewitness News at 9 here on CW39 Houston. HISD reassigns staff to Madison HS after students walk out Skyeye 13 was outside Madison High School in southwest Houston on Thursday morning as hundreds of students withdrew amid allegations of harassment from some …
Read More »Opening of a Daiquiri store in Conroe; Korean Hot Dog Opening at Cy-Fair and Other Houston Area Business News
Candy Shack Daiquiris will open in spring 2022 in Conroe. (Courtesy of Candy Shack Daiquiris) Read the top business news from last week in the Houston area. Conroe-Montgomery Candy Shack Daiquiris will open in Conroe Candy Shack Daiquiris will open in spring 2022 in Conroe, according to founder James McGhee. …
Read More »19-Pound Chocolate Turkeys at this Rice Village Base Take Holiday Feelings to New Levels
Willy Wonka and her chocolate factory have nothing on The Chocolate Bar in Houston’s Rice Village. Talented chocolatiers, surely contenders for a Food Newtwork contest, are as busy as Santa’s elves these days making mega chocolate turkeys for Thanksgiving. Chocolate turkeys? Scrumdiddlyumptious, yes! The Chocolate Bar has been making these …
Read More »Succulent, chef-prepared oxtail dishes await at the Houston event at Project Row Houses
The 2019 Oxtail Mashup People’s Choice winner, Chef Dominick Lee, serves plates of crispy oxtails, watercress, horseradish and toddlers. Courtesy photo. The most popular garden party in town is based on the back of a cow – the tail, or as it’s commonly known in the kitchen, the oxtail. Despite …
Read More »Best Things to Do for Kids in Houston This Week: November 8-14
Discovery Green Ice Rink Returns With Frostival Opening This Week | Courtesy of Discovery Green Enjoy a fantastic week filled with the best kid-friendly activities in and around Houston from Monday, November 8 through Sunday, November 14, 2021. This week, see a kids ‘classic come to life with puppets, kick …
Read More »Nebraska restaurateurs struggle to find workers
GERING, Neb. (AP) – Jennifer Ahlers, manager of Gering Bakery, spoke to a job candidate on a recent Monday. It was his first such interview in months. Ahlers said it was the company’s longest maintenance-free run in the 16 years she’s been there. âWe used to have people coming and …
Read More »Things to do: Upcoming food events in Houston this fall 2021
Mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun food events: Guests are invited to a Tequila & Wine dinner at Alicia’s Mexican Grille restaurants, as well as Galiana’s Tex Mex and Agave Bar, featuring an autumn-inspired three-course meal accompanied by tequilas and premium Maestro Dobel wine …
Read More »Fantastic cartoon-inspired nightclub dancing downtown this month
A transporting new nightclub opens downtown next week. Zenaku will replace The Commoner and Boulevardier (410 Main Street) effective Friday, November 12. Zenaku joins the ’80s-themed Cherry nightclub as the second downtown concept of the Hospital Viking group of local entrepreneur Carson Hager. Hager tells CultureMap that after successfully building …
Read More »We’re hiring an Eater editor in Houston
Eater is seeking an experienced Journalist and Editor to oversee Eater Houston, one of its flagship publications. The person in this role will have a keen sense of the culture of Houston and the surrounding area, the communities that weave its unique fabric, and how social issues intersect with the …
Read More »Houston chef Ford Fry thrives with Tex-Mex restaurant, Superica, in Atlanta
ATLANTA (KTRK) – A Houston chef has become so popular in Atlanta that his Tex-Mex cuisine is thriving after a rough patch during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. ABC13 met Chief Ford Fry while covering the Astros in Atlanta for Games 3 and 4. Superica is located in The …
Read More »Lake Celestine Development Project to Bring Multi-Million Dollar Homes to Lake Conroe
Council members approved the creation of Municipal Utility District No. 213, which includes the proposed multi-million dollar community, at a meeting on October 28. (Screenshot via City of Conroe) “> A multi-million dollar community spanning 1 mile of Lake Conroe is proposed along FM 1097 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of …
Read More »Bulgarian catering workers protest new COVID-19 pass rule
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) – Thousands of restaurateurs, chefs, waiters and bartenders took to the streets in cities across Bulgaria on Thursday to protest the government’s decision to impose a mandatory COVID-19 health pass on all people seeking to enter indoor entertainment venues. Restaurant and hotel associations organized the demonstration, calling …
Read More »Houston welcomes black bloggers to Fainmous barbecue
Houston Hosts Black Bloggers hosted their inaugural event over the weekend. Highlights included a lunch at Mico’s Hot Chicken on October 22 and a media preview at Fainmous Barbecue on October 23. In addition to local black bloggers like KeAndre ‘Jordan of My Southern Brand, there was a select group …
Read More »Houston Rockets owner: ‘Our great capitalism will end’ if Democrats pass the latent gains tax
Houston rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta warned Monday that current inflation and the supply chain crisis are wreaking havoc on the US economy. Fertitta, who also owns the Landry’s restaurant group and other properties, told “Fox News Primetime” that the supply chain crisis coupled with inflation and a labor shortage is …
Read More »Raising Cane’s seeks 350+ crew members for three new restaurants in Houston
Raising Cane’s is looking to hire 350 new workers to fill its three new local restaurants that are slated to open before the end of the year, including one in the Humble District. All new restaurants will feature the brand’s standard design, with dual drive-thru and patio areas. Once opened, …
Read More »Texas Supreme Court case challenging the progress of the bullet train project; 5 Ongoing Katy Business Projects & More Houston Area News
A conceptual render shows what a high speed rail station in Dallas could look like. The final design of the station has yet to be released. (Courtesy of Texas Central) Read the most popular news from the Houston area from the past week. houston metro Turning the Tide, Texas Supreme …
Read More »Astros fans have returned to bars and restaurants in East Downtown, but supply chain issues persist
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Things seem to be back to normal, but some business owners feel that returning fans don’t amount to business as usual. Matt Marcus, co-owner of 8th Wonder Brewery and Eatsie Boys Food Truck in East Downtown, is excited to have fans back in the neighborhood for …
Read More »Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers arrive at Tomball; Shipley Do-Nuts Opens New Stafford Location & More Houston Area Information
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers plans to begin construction on its Tomball location in November. (Courtesy of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers) Read the latest business and community news in the Greater Houston area. Tomball-Magnolia Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to Open Tomball Restaurant The quick and casual restaurant specializes …
Read More »CI NATION ROUNDUP: Read the latest news on restaurants, businesses and other upcoming or now open business projects
Want to know more about new businesses coming to the Katy area? Below are details on the last five business projects filed with Katy. (Courtesy of Canva) Take a look at the top five trending stories in all Community impact journalcoverage areas from to October 19. Note: The following articles …
Read More »Restaurants closed in parts of Slovakia due to COVID-19 outbreak
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) – Slovakia on Monday reimposed coronavirus restrictions in the hardest-hit areas of the country amid the latest wave of infections. Five counties, all located in northern Slovakia, are affected by the measures, which include the closure of restaurants where people are only allowed to buy meals at …
Read More »Here’s how you can enjoy food from Boston to Houston without traveling to the ALCS
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – If you want a taste of Boston, but don’t want to travel north for the American League Championship Series, there’s a restaurant where you can find one of New England’s iconic sandwiches. For nearly a decade, ‘Maine-ly Sandwiches’ has brought New England fare to the Houston …
Read More »The dynamic duo behind Becks Prime, plus a Midtown po’boy ‘problem’
In this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating”, Win Campbell and Molly Voorhees join CultureMap editor-in-chief Eric Sandler to discuss Becks Prime. Campbell, CEO of the company, founded the company in 1985 with his business partner Mike Knapp. Voorhees, president of the company and daughter of Campbell, joined the company …
Read More »8 Popular Restaurant Chains You Probably Didn’t Know Started In Texas
Whataburger and Torchy’s Tacos are loud and proud to be grown in Texas. But there are so many other popular restaurant chains out there that aren’t so excited about making their Lone Star State debut. that of Schlotzsky that of Schlotzsky opened as a small sandwich shop in Austin in …
Read More »Burger Friday: Smash burgers with potential at the Boo pop-up at The Tipping Point
The smash burger at the pop-up Boo’s Burgers in downtown The Tipping Point Photo: Alison Cook / Staff There’s something about a pop-up that appeals to everyone’s secret squirrel. You need to stay tuned to the vine, knowing exactly where to look on social media for the next date and …
Read More »10 fun things to do in the woods: top activities and attractions
Image courtesy of the Township of Woodlands Just north of Houston, The Woodlands is a planned community surrounded by greenery. Although it was originally designed to be a city for commuters, it has grown into an incredible (and award-winning) city in its own right, with plenty of activities to keep …
Read More »Catfish festival draws thousands to Conroe
October 9, 2021Update: October 9, 2021 12:26 p.m. 1of8 Sarah May, left, screams as she rides the Wacky Worm with her daughter, Eva, during the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival on Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Conroe. Jason Fochtman / Personal PhotographerShow moreShow less 2of8 Visitors take in dance performances at …
Read More »The Green Discovery of the Memorial? How a Houston developer plans to transform The Lawn
MetroNational, the Houston developer and owner of Memorial City, aims to create community space in its plans to expand from The Lawn to Memorial City. Close to Interstate 10 and Bunker Hill, The Lawn will serve as a venue for festivals, markets, movies and concerts throughout the year and a …
Read More »Former Houston Astros player George Springer lists Fort Bend Home
Many Astros fans are still reeling from the departure of former Houston MVP George Springer, but one lucky fan may still be able to keep a piece of the former slugger. Recently, Springer, who is now a Toronto Blue Jay, put his Houston home on the market. Located at 9422 …
Read More »Wine & Beer Bar in an Unexpected Location is a Houston Heights Gem
The cheeseburger and fries at Post Beer & Wine Garden. Photo courtesy of The Post Beer & Wine Garden. Opening a restaurant or bar during the height of the pre-vaccine pandemic was a risky business, but Tashi and Rebecca Garcia were determined. With training in the industry (Garcia paid his …
Read More »Prospect Park Sports Bar: Owner of car involved in crash that killed valets speaks out
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – As the families of the three young men killed in a horrific crash last week plan their funerals, the owner of the car involved in the crash is speaking out for the first time. Last Friday night, Johntel Lewis went to Café Mawal to meet friends …
Read More »How Master Sommelier June Rodil Brings Various Wines to Houston
In March 2019, Austin’s food scene was turned upside down when June Rodil, master sommelier and the originator of some of the city’s most compelling wine lists, announced she was leaving town. Its destination? Houston. That year, Rodil made the jump on I-10 to form Good night of hospitality alongside …
Read More »A teenager charged in the Houston accident that killed 3 valet drivers; victim’s mother questions HPD prosecution
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder in a fatal crash that killed three valet drivers in west Houston following a police chase that a victim’s mother said shouldn’t have happened in the first place. Ahmedal Modawi, who remains hospitalized, faces three counts of murder in the Friday night …
Read More »Statewide November Vote Proposals Explained; East Montgomery County Sees Explosive Growth and More Houston Area News
Texas Department of Transportation employees work on the H segment of the Grand Parkway in Montgomery County, which is slated for completion in the spring of 2022. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation) Read the most popular news from the Houston area from the past week. Statewide 8 statewide proposals on …
Read More »How Hawaii Restaurants Handle Vaccination Mandates
As a newly opened restaurant that is still streamlining its cuisine, the recently introduced COVID-19 vaccination policies for diners and food workers on four islands in Hawaii receive decidedly mixed reviews. The mayors who created the new rules say they could change or eliminate them later this fall, if public …
Read More »Seeking to grow, Charlie’s Plumbing taps into the beer market
Many companies are trying to tap into new ideas to grow their business. Charlie’s Plumbing’s latest venture involves literal taps, the kind that produces beer. The Houston-based company, which previously focused on installing and maintaining commercial and industrial plumbing, recently launched Draft Horse, a new division that installs and services …
Read More »These iconic Houston restaurants serve up delicious late-night food
Whether they’re looking for a late-night snack, after-hours dinner, or an unannounced midnight feast, night owls are sure to find great food at these fine restaurants. loved ones from Houston. Ranked chronologically by opening date, here’s a look at iconic Houston restaurants that have served late-night dining for decades. Obviously, …
Read More »Florida investor buys Heights apartment portfolio
A billionaire Florida buyer bought a pair of recently built mid-size apartments in the heights. Cardone Capital, an Aventura, Florida-based investment firm headed by Grant Cardone, purchased 15th Street Flats, at 1414 N. Shepherd Drive, and Heights Waterworks, at 515 W. 20th St. The seller was the developer. Alliance Residential. …
Read More »Pumpkin pie at Bill Miller’s, a glamorous Southtown Hollywood restaurant and more in the food news for September
With back to school and fall back on track, it’s easy for things like the city’s food and beverage industry news cycle to fall apart. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of highlights to help you catch up with all the sweet and savory details. Many celebrated the announcement of the …
Read More »Here are the top 12 things to do in Houston this weekend.
The weather this weekend can be a bit difficult. If it stays a little dry, look for fun experiences including a beer art exhibit, a cool kids’ concert, a tribute to Friends, an outdoor market, jazz in the park and Sunday polo. Stay dry and enjoy it – here are …
Read More »Best Of Houston® 2021: Best Vietnamese
Best Vietnamese: Pho Tan Loc A hidden gem in a Sugar Land mall, Pho Tan Loc is neither trendy nor popular. But this is one of those mom and pop places that is a joy to discover, and it has some of the most affordable and authentic Vietnamese food you …
Read More »Common Bond’s new brewery elevates downtown dining with a full dinner
Houston’s newest Common link debuts downtown this week. Located in the Bank of America Tower (800 Capitol St.), this is the growing company’s first brewery. After being delayed when the pandemic disrupted the regular crowds of office workers and attendees at downtown events, the restaurant will be open for lunch …
Read More »Best Of Houston® 2021: Best Coffee
Best Coffee: Tenfold Coffee Company There are coffee shops in Houston, then there is Tenfold Coffee Company. After a decade of working as a coffee professional in Seattle and Melbourne, Jacob Ibarra, originally from Houston, returned to Bayou City and opened this cafe, lab, and roast with the goal of …
Read More »Family of sisters hit by car near Houston restaurant, plea witnesses come forward
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Two Houston sisters narrowly escaped after being struck from behind by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning. âMy leg was broken in three different places,â said O’Shanae Bell, who spoke from her hospital room. “My shin, my thigh bone and my ankle.” Clearly in pain, O’Shanae …
Read More »New Katy Boardwalk District Development Team Promises Upscale Dining, Retail and Entertainment Concepts
The much anticipated Katy Boardwalk District is one more step towards the arrival of new entertainment, restaurants and retail in Katy. The Katy Boardwalk District development team announced on September 23 that it has added two new partners whose goal will be to attract chef-led restaurants and unique entertainment concepts …
Read More »Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson signs deal with Houston Pinkerton’s Barbeque
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – It’s a parallel between pit master and pigskin for Grant Pinkerton. “I don’t believe there is a job closer than running a restaurant to being the head coach of a football team,” said Pinkerton. Thanks to a monumental change in NCAA rules, Pinkerton can now help …
Read More »House of Pies director accused of stealing customer’s credit card information
Julien Gill, Houston Chronicle September 25, 2021Updated: Sep 25, 2021 11:54 AM Tarek Tahan, identified by police as a director of House of Pies, was charged this week with stealing a customer’s credit card information, according to West University Place police. West University Square Police Department A House of Pies …
Read More »Houston chain brews a Texas-Cajun flavor with debut of first San Antonio location
This week, the Houston-based channel BB’s Tex-Orleans opened the doors to its first location in San Antonio. BB’s patrons can look forward to a variety of delicious New Orleans-inspired fare, including bestselling “Bedtime in the Bayou,” a fried shrimp po’boy, as well as grilled meats and oatmeal. What made them …
Read More »Lulu’s River Oaks Sneak Peek – Highly Anticipated New Italian Restaurant Quietly Opens For A Tryout
BIn January, Armando Palacios declared PaperCity that Lulu’s River Oaks was going to be “the cat’s meow”. And while the doors to River Oaks restaurant opened on Friday for a tryout before full opening on Tuesday, there is no doubt that Palacios is indeed a man of his word. Straight …
Read More »Try a hot chicken ice cream sandwich at this Houston restaurant
Say, nice hot chicken sandwich you have there. It would be a shame if someone … covered him with ice. This is exactly what happens at Mico’s Hot Chicken restaurant in Houston, Culture Houston Map reports. Through CultureMap, the Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant recently started offering vanilla ice cream as …
Read More »Comcast providing grants to small businesses owned by people of color in Harris Counties, Fort Bend
Small business owners of color in Harris and Fort Bend counties could get a total of $ 1 million in support from Comcast during a difficult pandemic. From Friday October 1 through Thursday October 14, Black, Native, Hispanic, or Asian American homeowners, among others, can apply to receive a $ …
Read More »Damn Fine Coffee and Fried Pies: Owner Ends Unique Living Experience at Seabrook Boutique
Damn Fine Coffee and Fried Pies presents a wall filled with memories from Jon Mel Jarnagin’s touring days and his time hosting the TV show “The Food Guys”. (Andy Yanez / Community Impact Journal) Jon Mel Jarnagin has lived a busy life. As a touring singer for 30 years, he …
Read More »Michelin-starred chef Mashama Bailey chooses Montrose restaurant for a guided tour
The chef and managing partner of one of the South’s most acclaimed restaurants will be in Houston for a special one-night-only event. Chief Mashama bailey and John O. Morisano, partners of the award-winning Savannah restaurant Grey, will be in Houston at the Montrose restaurant Traveler’s table October 14 like part …
Read More »Hangar Kitchen: great food in a hidden gem
I don’t often find myself on the south side of our city, so many of its dining establishments are unknown to me. With my daughter who attends the University of Houston, I started exploring restaurants within a 15 minute drive of campus. One of those restaurants was La Cantina de …
Read More »Bravo’s Top Chef for next season in Houston
If the world weren’t already familiar with the gastronomic and gastronomic glories of Houston, it would be: Bravo’s “Top Chef” arrives in Bayou City. NBC / Universal, Bravo’s parent company, and Houston First confirmed on Tuesday that television’s biggest chef contest will take place in Houston for season 19, which …
Read More »Check Out These Kid’s Eat Free Options in Sugar Land and Missouri City
The restaurants featured in this article in Sugar Land and Missouri City have deals on children’s meals. (Photo courtesy of Canva) Looking for a good deal the next time you go out to eat with your family? This listing includes restaurants in Sugar Land and Missouri City with children’s meal …
Read More »DoorDash Makes Home Alcohol Even Easier With New Delivery To Texas
Getting alcohol delivered to your door has never been easier, and a nationwide delivery app wants it to stay that way. DoorDash announced that it has expanded its alcohol deliveries to the entire state of Texas as well as 20 other states and the District of Columbia. To access the …
Read More »Top 10 sandwich shops and places
Best sandwiches in Houston – Photo by Monteverdo Barnsley on Unsplash The most popular sandwiches in Houston Whether you crave a Mexican torta, a classic po’boy, a chicken club, or a grilled cheese, a sandwich is always a great choice for a quick and filling meal with lots of flavor. …
Read More »Fall is the time for the Houston Astros to wake up
The leaves change color and begin to fall. The temperature, after months of surreal summer saturation, finally drops and becomes bearable again. Morning sunlight is different. Early evening sunsets often shine, golden and red. And you know what’s coming next. Astros. Astros. Astros. This special time of year is almost …
Read More »What the big screen gave us that streaming will never do
Fifteen years ago, I attended the world premiere of the film “United 93” on September 11th at the Tribeca Film Festival. Among those present were family members of the victims, seated on the balcony of the huge Ziegfeld Theater (which closed in 2016). At the climax of the film, the …
Read More »Thousands of students eat in style in new UI dining hall
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – If the University of Illinois wants to create one of the largest dining halls in the country, you better have a school spirit. Maybe Block I pasta? Indeed, one of the creative flairs that enabled the $ 73.5 million expansion of the Illinois Street Residence Halls …
Read More »Park (ing) Day sends city staff to the streets to urge reconsideration of car spaces
Usually, people slip through the traffic in downtown Houston. Laura Rocha was sneaking past the traffic in downtown Houston on Friday, as part of a midday reflection on how the city can open up more space for people if it cuts down on space for parked cars. âThis is my …
Read More »New York restaurant hostess attacked over vaccine status claim
Sep 17, 2021Updated: Sep 17, 2021 8:54 AM Texas women after asking for proof that they had been vaccinated against COVID-19, police said. (archive photo)”/> A hostess at a popular New York restaurant was assaulted by three Texas women after asking for proof that they had been vaccinated against COVID-19, …
Read More »University of Houston study finds disparity in product quality and safety in low-income versus high-income communities
HOUSTON – Researchers at the University of Houston said that Houstonians living in low-income, urban neighborhoods have a higher risk of getting gastrointestinal illnesses, likely related to the lettuce they buy at grocery stores in their neighborhood. community. The findings, published Thursday in the Food Protection Journal, focus on the …
Read More »music and restaurants, help with a local business and “Burning Ham”
Burning ham It’s not too late to get your tickets for the Burning Ham 2021 event at Penngrove Park, from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission gives each guest 10 tasting tickets and one drink ticket, with additional unique tasting tickets available for purchase. In addition to the ribs, …
Read More »Houston Chef Wins Major National Food Magazine Award – Lucille’s Chris Williams Takes Head of Table
Houston chef Chris Williams and his team from Lucille and his remarkable Lucille’s 1913 nonprofit received one of the enjoy your food the inaugural honors of the magazine’s âTêtes de tableâ. With the restaurant world in turmoil due to COVID-19, the magazine has moved from the annual “Best New Restaurants” …
Read More »Sioux Falls restaurants clean up their act during pandemic
SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) – It was obvious to Dominic Miller that restaurants in Sioux Falls were using their time well during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. The Public Health Inspector, now Sioux Falls Public Health Director, was one of six inspectors assessing more than 700 Sioux Falls restaurants …
Read More »East Downtown restaurant raises money against Texas abortion law
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – In recent years we’ve seen companies take a stand on more and more social issues. But for the most part, business owners have remained silent about Texas’ new abortion law. âI just think people are saying, ‘Well that’s how Texas does it’, and I think that’s …
Read More »QB Tyler Shough ready for expected debut
As Texas Tech offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie addressed a semicircle of reporters on an August afternoon after practice, the training grounds were empty except for five players – Tyler Shough throwing passes to four receivers, including a few. There was nothing new about this scene. Dalton Rigdon had witnessed this …
Read More »Fort Bend County Restaurant Owner Sends Help to Louisiana
NEEDVILLE, Texas – A small business owner in Needville is mobilizing to help his beloved hometown in southeast Louisiana after the area suffered significant damage after Hurricane Ida. Bayou Boys Po-Boys owner Joel Barrios said he has a special place in his heart for the tight-knit little region of LaFourche …
Read More »Guy Fieri visits 4 Houston restaurants in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Four more Houston restaurants will soon be in the Diners, drive-in and dives projector. The Food Network has revealed episodes and air dates that feature places that host Guy Fieri visited on a trip to Houston in April. They are: Fresco Cafe Italiano as part of “Cookin ‘From Scratch” on …
Read More »Pop-up restaurants could stay as COVID sees resurgence
NEW YORK (AP) – Pop-up restaurants, many of which started as interim measures by struggling chefs and owners, may have stamina as consumers continue to embrace take-out and delivery and the delta variant threatens to make dining less of an option. Pop-up restaurants can take a variety of forms, from …
Read More »This Texas hotel’s exquisite restaurant has been named one of the nation’s best hotel restaurants
The exquisite restaurant at a Texas hotel has been named one of the nation’s best hotel restaurants. The publisher recently unveiled his selection for the best hotel restaurants in the country. The flagship restaurant of the Emma hotel Supper was the only Texas facility on the prestigious list. Commissioned by …
Read More »Brothers bring car to safety after dad was shot to death on Houston freeway
HOUSTON (Gray News) – Police are looking for a suspect after a Texas father was fatally shot while driving with his two young sons. The boys were forced to get the car off the highway to safety. A 29-year-old father was driving around 10:40 p.m. Friday on Interstate 10 in …
Read More »Houston’s Farmers Market Lady – New MKT Sunset Market is just entrepreneur Casey Barbles’ latest creation
When Casey Barbles launched Heights Mercantile Farmers Market in 2019 after overcoming several debilitating and life-threatening health issues, she modestly assumed it would be a once a month, maybe forever, farmers market. Two years later, the woman with a master’s degree in clinical and functional nutrition found herself at the …
Read More »Things to do: Upcoming food events in Houston this week
Click to enlarge Orleans Seafood Kitchen shows its appreciation to teachers before class resumes. Photo by Becca Wright Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary events: The whole week Hatch Chile Fest at the Central Market The 26th Annual Hatch Chile now runs through Tuesday, August 24 at Central …
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