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.
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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.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
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.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Oysters on the Half Shell With Asian Mignonette
Chef Denise Shavandy kicks off her “East Meets West” feast on an exotic note with this appetizer.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Collection: Feast Around the World
We asked five of the state's top chefs to create festive meals to serve this season. What we got was a cornucopia of global flavors. Follow these recipes and your Texas table will never be the same again.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Tandoori Turkey in Spiced Yogurt
The turkey that's become a Houston holiday tradition at Kiran's is the focal point of chef Kiran Verma’s “Tandoori and Beyond” feast.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Recipe: Basmati Rice Pulao With Apricots and Toasted Cashews
Fruits and nuts add seasonal crunch to the grain side dish in chef Kiran Verma’s “Tandoori and Beyond” feast.
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Basmati Rice Pulao With Apricots and Toasted Cashews
Fruits and nuts add seasonal crunch to the grain side dish in chef Kiran Verma’s “Tandoori and Beyond” feast.
Food & Drink
October 16, 2018
Thousands of Miles From Home, a Native South Texan Sets Out to Recreate a Beloved Family Recipe
Cooking fideo requires Q&Q vermicelli, spices, and a strong memory of childhood summertime afternoons in South Texas.
The Culture
October 15, 2018
The $5 Million Sam’s BBQ Dilemma
The man behind a black-owned barbecue spot in East Austin is faced with a choice between a community that wants him to stay and five million reasons to sell.
Dining Guide
October 4, 2018
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our October 2018 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Libations
September 24, 2018
Salut! The Top 50 Texas Wines for Fall
Out of the 180 new vintages we tasted from across the state, these are the bottles we highly recommend this season.
Food & Drink
September 21, 2018
Southold’s Regan Meador Takes Texas Wine in a New Direction
He’s one of a new crop of winemakers in the Hill Country who are developing fresher, lighter styles.
Pat’s Pick
September 21, 2018
Chris Shepherd’s UB Preserv Is One of Houston’s Best New Restaurants
The celebrated chef revives the spirit of his now-closed Underbelly while creating something new and beguiling.
Libations
September 21, 2018
Oktoberbest! Five Texas Beers to Enjoy this Fall
Yes, there will be pumpkin.
Dining Guide
August 27, 2018
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our September 2018 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Food & Drink
August 24, 2018
Eleven of the Kraziest Klobasniky (Not Kolaches!) in Texas
At creative bakeries across the state, no savory ingredient is going unstuffed in kolache dough these days, from leeks to barbacoa.
Food & Drink
August 24, 2018
If It’s Not Sweet, It’s Not a Kolache—It’s a Klobasnek
It took moving out of state for this East Texan to discover that my favorite savory snack wasn’t what I thought it was.
Libations
August 24, 2018
Six Texas Bourbons to Drink Right Now
Enjoy them straight, on the rocks, or in an inventive cocktail, such as the Tejas Ponche from Treaty Oak in Dripping Springs.
Pat’s Pick
August 24, 2018
Macellaio in Dallas Puts a Texas Accent on Mediterranean Classics
Italian sausages and charcuterie are the meat of the matter at the new restaurant from the owners of Lucia.
Politics & Policy
August 9, 2018
What Could Ted Cruz’s Campaign Have Meant When It Called Beto O’Rourke a ‘Triple Meat Whataburger Liberal’?
Thank you, Ted Cruz campaign, for introducing the Whataburger-themed insult to Texas politics.
Libations
August 3, 2018
Worship at the Altar of Craft Beer at Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston
Parishioners of all ages can come for divine service, cold drinks, and an ambitious menu.
The Culture
August 2, 2018
We Guessed What These Big Tex Choice Awards State Fair Food Semifinalists Actually Are
”Cotton candy tacos,” we can’t wait to meet you.
Food & Drink
August 1, 2018
More Honors! Four Texas Restaurants Make the ‘Bon Appétit’ Top 50
It might be oversaturation, but what these recent lists say about how we are eating now is pretty fascinating.
Dining Guide
July 30, 2018
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our August 2018 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Sports
July 29, 2018
The El Paso Chihuahuas Are Now Selling a Concha Burger at Their Stadium
The culinary innovation first attracted attention in the Rio Grande Valley in 2016.
Pat’s Pick
July 27, 2018
Go Around the World at Poitín in Houston
Cultural influences come together in delicious harmony at this exciting global restaurant.
Food & Drink
July 25, 2018
Texas Scores Big on Eater’s List of Best New Restaurants
Austin's Suerte, Houston's Theodore Rex, and Carnitas Lonja in San Antonio receive national acclaim.
Food & Drink
July 24, 2018
Chef Chris Shepherd Talks About Houston, Harvey, and His Obsession with Hummus
In 2016, the James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd unveiled a novel restaurant concept in Houston’s busy, culturally diverse Montrose neighborhood. Called One Fifth and located in a former church, it was designed to change cuisines every year for five years, after which it would cease
The Culture
July 20, 2018
Tortilla Chips Are Spontaneously Combusting in Austin
Hot chips, no salsa required.
The Culture
July 12, 2018
Recipes to Help You Celebrate National Pecan Pie Day
From bourbon-pecan to chocolate-pecan, dig in to these eight recipes.
Dining Guide
July 6, 2018
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our July 2018 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Style & Design
June 26, 2018
Of Course Texans Celebrate Their Weddings at Whataburger
For these couples, it's not a proper reception without a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit.
Food & Drink
June 25, 2018
Goodbye to Conans, a Longhorn Classic
Longtime Austin pizza place Conans is closing its UT location after more than forty years.
Food & Drink
June 21, 2018
Check out the New Cookbook Bar & Café at Austin’s Central Library
Every dish at the restaurant, which opens today, is based on a cookbook recipe thoughtfully chosen by chef Drew Curren.
Pat’s Pick
June 15, 2018
In Dallas, Perfect Union and Fachini Perform the Italian Two-Step
A couple of well-known local chefs open dual concepts at the same location.
Food & Drink
June 13, 2018
Mourning Anthony Bourdain, Who Taught Us to Find Common Ground in Food
Bourdain looked for the good in people—and he recognized how food can help us understand what we all share.
BBQ
June 13, 2018
How Franklin Barbecue Came Back After the Fire
After a tragedy in the pit room in 2017, it didn't take long for Franklin Barbecue to rebound—or for the lines to start forming again.
Food
June 12, 2018
It’s the Summer of the Slow Cooker (Including Cocktails!)
Vianney Rodriguez's 'The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker' offers easy recipes for comfort food—plus slow-cooker cocktails.
Food & Drink
June 8, 2018
Goodbye to Anthony Bourdain, a Chef Who Understood Houston
Through the food he sought out, Bourdain recognized the particulars that made a city unique, rather than what the city aspired to be.
Food & Drink
June 4, 2018
‘Top Chef’ winner Kristen Kish opens Arlo Grey in Austin
Ahead of today’s opening at the Line Austin hotel, the chef chats about her background, the restaurant’s name, and biscuits versus bagels.
Dining Guide
June 1, 2018
Dining Guide: Highlights From our June 2018 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here's a peek at what's new!
Food & Drink
May 21, 2018
How to Use the Grill Every Night of the Week
A new cookbook by Paula Disbrowe, who shared Memorial Day tips with us, makes a good case for cooking out as much as you can.
Food & Drink
May 21, 2018
We Tasted Chipotle Queso So You Don’t Have To
As the chain continues to work on its recipe after last fall’s backlash, we thought we’d offer some constructive criticism.
Pat’s Pick
May 21, 2018
Austin’s Suerte Has Masa Appeal
The traditional corn dough forms the basis of a culinary adventure at this new Mexican restaurant.
Food & Drink
May 21, 2018
Aaron Franklin’s Guide to This Year’s Hot Luck
For year two of Austin's food and music festival, which starts Thursday, the pitmaster walks us through the fun.
Food & Drink
May 18, 2018
Austin Dinner Series Lineup Includes Hugh Acheson and Lidia Bastianich
Some of the restaurant industry’s biggest names will pair with local chefs starting this summer to benefit a Texas nonprofit.
The National Podcast of Texas
May 18, 2018
Three High-Profile Chefs Talk About the Pitfalls of Celebrity Cooking and What to Ask Your Waiter
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks to John Tesar, Rebecca Masson, and Rico Torres: three chefs who’ll represent their cities at next week’s Hot Luck Festival in Austin.