BBQ Joint Reviews
February 22, 2019
Drive Through Uncle Henry’s Tamales for Beef Links and Cracklins
Hal Guillory serves Southeast Texas specialties at this Beaumont institution.
Food
Searching for the best food the state has to offer, plus authentic Texas recipes and restaurant reviews for Houston, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso, and everywhere in between.
Food & Drink
February 20, 2019
Houston Gets Some Love from the Oscars of the Food Industry
The James Beard Awards chooses the Texas culinary hotspot for the revealing of its short list of nominees in March.
Food & Drink
February 19, 2019
The Best New Restaurants in Texas for 2019
Where to eat now: The state’s best chefs take eclectic to a whole new level.
Food & Drink
February 13, 2019
The Texan Food Diaries: Chef “Hori” Horiuchi, of Houston’s Kata Robata
The renowned chef reveals his go-to homemade breakfast, his favorite Vietnamese spots, and the city’s rising stars (plus, details on great meals in NYC!).
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 12, 2019
Celebrate the Rebirth of Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que With a Plate of Ribs
The family-run Dallas institution is finally back in business after 2017's devastating fire.
Food & Drink
February 11, 2019
We Have Questions About This Taco Cabana Ad from 1992
Was Chili’s ever considered a Mexican restaurant? Was there a beef with Pappasito’s? How do you say “Cabana”?
Music
February 4, 2019
Going Vegan Brings You One Step Closer to Beyoncé (and Possibly Free Tickets to Her Shows)
Queen Bey and her husband are offering one heck of a grand prize to fans who commit to plant-based meals.
Food & Drink
February 1, 2019
Who in the Heck Is Bringing Spinach Dip to Super Bowl Parties?
The food map trend strikes again—and it's coming after our Super Bowl snacks.
Style & Design
January 4, 2019
The Best Stylish New Restaurants in Texas
Whimsical touches, colorful murals, and ambience-setting furniture help create a feast for the eyes at these spots that opened in 2018.
Dining Guide
December 29, 2018
The Best Things We Ate in 2018
Halibut with mole blanco. A giant soup dumpling. A mug of oysters. Queso. Our Dining Guide contributors share their favorite bites of 2018 from across the state.
Food & Drink
December 26, 2018
Great Sparkling Wines and Where to Get Them in Texas
Want to start the new year with some brilliant bubbles? Here are some of our current affordable favorites—and one big splurge.
Food & Drink
December 19, 2018
The Twelve Bars of Christmas in Texas
Across the state, you’ll find holiday spirit in droves at themed pop-up winter wonderlands featuring miracles on ice.
The Culture
December 14, 2018
Is the Breastaurant Era Over?
Bikini’s, the once-thriving Austin-based chain, announced the closure of its final store this week.
Art
December 11, 2018
This Etsy Store Is Just Paintings of Texas Fast Food Chains in Romantic Landscapes
It’s Whataburger as we always imagined it.
Food & Drink
November 29, 2018
Texas Nabs Three Places on Esquire’s Best New Restaurants List
Who made the cut? Petra and the Beast in Dallas, Nancy’s Hustle in Houston, and Carnitas Lonja in San Antonio.
The National Podcast of Texas
November 26, 2018
Bon Appétit’s Andrew Knowlton: “Who Orders a Club Sandwich Without Turkey and Mustard? Who Does That?”
On our latest podcast, a conversation with Knowlton about hosting Netflix’s ’The Final Table,’ why he left NYC for Austin, restaurant trends, and the state of food criticism.
Food & Drink
November 21, 2018
What’s With These Maps of Every State’s Favorite Thanksgiving Food?
Who the heck in Texas is eating all this key lime pie?
Libations
November 20, 2018
Eight Texas Wines to Serve at Thanksgiving
Which wine complements both gravy and Brussels sprouts? What can you serve alongside pumpkin pie? We've got you covered.
Style & Design
November 19, 2018
Holiday Gift Guide: For Foodies and Fabulous Hosts
Don't show up empty-handed this season. Here are some ideas for what to bring to your next party.
Pat’s Pick
November 19, 2018
Ford Fry Doubles Down in Houston With La Lucha and Superica
With his two new restaurants, both in the same building, the acclaimed Atlanta chef continues what he started with State of Grace.
Travel & Outdoors
November 13, 2018
Go Inside Austin’s New Carpenter Hotel and Restaurant
Even though Austin’s newest boutique hotel, the Carpenter, had only been open for a week (official date was November 2), the lobby was already filled with locals who looked like regulars—one group sat hovered around the community table having a work meeting over kolaches, while others reclined
Best Thing in Texas
October 30, 2018
The Best Thing in Texas: An Austin Couple Transform Their House Into a Whataburger for Halloween
We guess our Whataween invite got lost in the mail.
The Stand Up Desk
October 26, 2018
Behind the Lines: Preparing the Ultimate Texas Feasts
Patricia Sharpe and Kathy Blackwell dish on how they imagined, vetted, sampled, and served up our November feature story on Texas-style holiday meals.
Arts & Entertainment
October 23, 2018
On ‘Parts Unknown,’ Anthony Bourdain Asks If West Texans Are the Platonic Ideal of Texans
Spoiler: The answer is yes.
Dining Guide
October 23, 2018
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our November 2018 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Pat’s Pick
October 19, 2018
Culinary Risks Pay Off at Rosewood in East Austin
Chef Jesse DeLeon has created a decidedly modern menu in an 1890 Victorian house.
Recipes
October 17, 2018
Feast Around the World: Ingredient Spotlight
Learn more about five of the not-so-traditional ingredients used in our chefs' globally inspired recipes.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Feast Around the World: Hunting and Gathering
Chef Steve McHugh, of San Antonio’s Cured, creates a through line from Wisconsin to Louisiana to Texas with a meal built around roast duck, grapefruit, and chile pequins.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Feast Around the World: Peruvian Party
Austin chef Maribel Rivero, of Yuyo, creates a celebratory feast inspired by the highly acclaimed cuisine of Peru.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Feast Around the World: Tandoori and Beyond
Chef Kiran Verma, of Kiran's, started a Houston Thanksgiving tradition years ago for many customers with her tandoori turkey and Indian trimmings.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Feast Around the World: Mediterranean Medley
Like he does each night at Sachet, Dallas chef Stephen Rogers celebrates the flavors of one of his favorite regions in the world with a meze-inspired meal.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Feast Around the World: East Meets West
Inspired by her mother-in-law, Fort Worth chef Denise Shavandy, of Café Modern, draws on Eastern Mediterranean influences for her sophisticated dinner.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Saffron Couscous Beet Salad
For one of her two "East Meets West" vegetable side dishes, chef Denise Shavandy uses za'atar vinaigrette to add extra flavor.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Causa With Crabmeat Filling
This seafood side dish is a colorful component of chef Maribel Rivero’s “Peruvian Party” feast.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Jasmine Rice With Ripe Plantains
Grains get the tropical treatment in this side dish from chef Maribel Rivero’s “Peruvian Party” feast.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Recipe: Savory Roast Pork
Aji peppers give a South American kick to the main course in chef Maribel Rivero’s “Peruvian Party” feast.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Savory Roast Pork
Aji peppers give a South American kick to the main course in chef Maribel Rivero’s “Peruvian Party” feast.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Carrot Pudding (Gajar Halwa) With Paneer and Pistachios
Chef Kiran Verma’s “Tandoori and Beyond” feast proves that sweet potatoes aren't the only root vegetables that make for comforting fall desserts.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Moroccan Slaw
In chef Stephen Rogers’s “Mediterranean Medley” feast, a pomegranate dressing brings this side dish together.
Food & Drink
October 16, 2018
Recipe: Muhammara With French Lentil and Piquillo Pepper Salad
In chef Stephen Rogers’s “Mediterranean Medley” feast, a favorite Middle Eastern spread serves as the base for a flavorful appetizer.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Recipe: Tahini Mousse With Rye Tuiles
Chef Stephen Rogers ends his “Mediterranean Medley” feast on a sweet and comforting note, with a hint of sesame.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Tahini Mousse With Rye Tuiles
Chef Stephen Rogers ends his “Mediterranean Medley” feast on a sweet and comforting note, with a hint of sesame.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Fall Vegetable Salad With Yogurt Dressing
Chef Stephen Rogers takes a holiday favorite, the sweet potato, and creates something completely different for his “Mediterranean Medley” feast.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Recipe: Sweet and Tangy Wild Boar Ribs
The accessible main course in chef Stephen Rogers’s “Mediterranean Medley” feast sets the tone for a fun night with friends and family.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Sweet and Tangy Wild Boar Ribs
The accessible main course in chef Stephen Rogers’s “Mediterranean Medley” feast sets the tone for a fun night with friends and family.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Recipe: Mesquite-Flour Tres Leches Cake With Cherry Compote
Chef Steve McHugh finishes off his “Hunting and Gathering” feast with this classic Mexican treat, taken up a notch with mesquite and cherries.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Mesquite-Flour Tres Leches Cake With Cherry Compote
Chef Steve McHugh finishes off his “Hunting and Gathering” feast with this classic Mexican treat, taken up a notch with mesquite and cherries.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
Rio Star grapefruit shines in this simple yet bright side dish in chef Steve McHugh’s ”Hunting and Gathering” feast.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Recipe: Chocolate Affogato
Cap off chef Denise Shavandy’s “East Meets West” feast with this decadent treat that brings together mousse, sorbet, and espresso.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Recipe: Sumac-Crusted Rack of Lamb With Sour-Cherry Sauce
Chef Denise Shavandy designs her “East Meets West” feast around a beautiful main course with a Middle Eastern influence.