Houston’s Best Desserts
You’ve seen our list of Best Restaurants—now it’s time to indulge your sweet tooth. In this slideshow, we’re proud to present six of Houston’s finest after-dinner delights. —Katharine Shilcutt
View ArticleExceptional Eateries: A Timeline
1901The City of Houston Bans tamale vendors from Market Square; street vendors are banned from downtown to this day1918Ye Olde College InnPopularizes “fusion” cuisine like Shrimp Polynesian1923James...
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The Restaurant That Started It All
Image: Amber Burling Maxim’s Red Snapper Excelsior (see recipe below)In 1949, Camille Bermann took over a Greek restaurant called the Peacock Grill and changed the name to Maxim’s. The menu was in...
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What’s Next for Houston Food?
Image: Katharine Shilcutt From left to right: Andrea Weir, Anthony Calleo, Adam Dorris, Joshua Martinez, Benjy Mason, Sarah TroxellGet DirtyAndrea Weir, line cook at Triniti and host of Heads or Tails...
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The Town’s Best Tables (and How to Snag Them)
Image: Shannon O'Hara Brennan’s cozy dining roomThe next time you’re dining out at a nice restaurant and the hostess seats you next to the restrooms, don’t be insulted. That table just may be the best...
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When Did All This Happen?
Image: Shannon O'Hara Ika mata, a raw seafood dish from the Cook Islands, at CoveHouston is America’s most exciting restaurant city. Yes, we realize that every hometown publication from Cleveland to...
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