Food & Drink
March 20, 2023
No Matter Which Shipley Do-Nuts You Go To, You’re Always Home
The chain has been around for more than 85 years. Despite its ubiquity—with more than 300 locations—each location holds its own memories.
Everyday Eats
Food & Drink
March 20, 2023
Taco Palenque, South Texas’s Drive-through Sensation, Keeps Growing
With Laredo as its flagship, this Tex-Mex chain has been supplying folks with piratas and more for 35 years. As it grows beyond the Rio Grande Valley, can it keep what's made it so beloved?
Food & Drink
January 20, 2023
The Only Asian Grocer in Waco Serves Its Growing Community With Hard-to-Find Ingredients and Filipino Food
Even though East Market and Goods only opened in 2020, it’s already become a pillar in town, hosting cultural events and educating customers.
Food & Drink
October 18, 2022
The Sole Restaurants in Small Towns Do Much More Than Serve Food
They keep their communities running, whether it’s providing a gathering space or keeping prices low in the face of inflation.
Food & Drink
September 15, 2022
Go Ahead, Enjoy Truffles and Wine, Says the Doctor Owner of Hill Country Chocolate
Dan McCoy—the former president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas—encourages indulging at his Fredericksburg wine and chocolate shop. But only because he’s got the good stuff.
Libations
July 13, 2022
The Strange, Symbiotic, Political Relationship of Two Amarillo Coffee Shops
On opposite sides of the street and the aisle, these coexisting cafes represent a lot more than just a good cup of joe to their customers.
Food & Drink
April 20, 2022
Tacos Rule in Laredo, But Kaitodthai Hopes Its Pad Thai Will Win Locals Over
The new restaurant is indicative of the changes happening in the city, where former residents are returning and bringing new ideas from their travels.
Food & Drink
March 16, 2022
A Bakery in La Grange Seeks an Apprentice to Continue Its 75-Year Legacy
For 50 years Larry Faldyn has crafted kolaches, "pigs," and cookies at Lukas Bakery. He's ready to retire, but hasn't yet found the ideal replacement.
Food & Drink
March 1, 2022
Houston’s Hobbit Cafe Has Welcomed Diners to the Shire for 50 Years
The Lord of the Rings–inspired restaurant has transcended its theme to become a local staple for burgers, vegetarian food, and mead.
Food & Drink
January 13, 2022
How a Houston Restaurant Became the Source for Afghan Refugees’ First Meals in America
A law requires sponsors to serve refugees “culturally appropriate” meals. For Afghans landing in Houston, those come from Omer Yousafzai’s restaurant.
Food & Drink
December 13, 2021
Find Dollar Pupusas and Perfect Cheeseburgers at This Valero Gas Station
You’re in for a satisfying breakfast or lunch in East Dallas if you know where to look: a mom-and-pop shop set inside another mom-and-pop shop at a Valero.
Food & Drink
November 10, 2021
An Indian Feast Is Waiting for You, Hidden Inside a Dallas-Area Texaco
Kerala Kitchen's namesake combo plate, with curry spooned over rice and scattered with hot pickles, is the perfect way to spend ten bucks in North Texas.
Food & Drink
October 12, 2021
The Pig’s Last Stand: America’s First Drive-in Celebrates One Hundred Years
San Antonio’s Pig Stand is facing an uncertain future. But one day in October, the restaurant’s makeshift family of regulars took time to honor the past.
Food & Drink
October 7, 2021
A Dining Destination Hidden in a North Texas Gas Station
The neighborly Green Spot serves double shots of espresso, steak and eggs, and bison jerky—and legend has it that Erykah Badu is a fan of its vegetarian offerings.
Food & Drink
September 6, 2021
At Popfancy, Houston’s Anime and K-pop Fans Get Their Just Desserts
Pop-culture and popsicle fans come from around the state, often dressed in character, to taste themed treats.
Food & Drink
August 18, 2021
Dudley’s Cajun Cafe Will Never Be the Same—And That’s Okay
To survive the pandemic, the beloved Longview restaurant had to evolve. As a waiter there, I did too.
Food & Drink
August 6, 2021
HTeaO Is Taking Over Texas, 51 Ounces at a Time
The Amarillo-based chain sells iced tea, and (almost) only iced tea. But it's in HTeaO's simplicity that we find its brilliance.
Food & Drink
July 26, 2021
How Food Halls Are Changing the Way Texans Dine
From small towns to big cities, these community-focused culinary concepts are serving up food for thought for chefs, developers, and customers alike.
Food & Drink
April 9, 2021
A Hedonist’s Guide to Dining in and Around Big Bend
For a food obsessive like me, Big Bend’s culinary scene rivals the nature.
Food & Drink
December 9, 2020
Italian Culinary Wonderland Eataly Has Come to Texas, and These Are Its Must-Try Snacks
The Italian food superstore opens its seventh North American location at Dallas’s NorthPark Center.
Food & Drink
December 2, 2020
The Laredo Cafecito Renaissance
Three new indie coffee businesses have opened in Laredo this year, all building on the city’s vibrant Mexican American coffee traditions.