Smoked Sirloin, Tomato Pie, and a “Ham Plate”: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Dining Guide
August 15, 2022
Smoked Sirloin, Tomato Pie, and a “Ham Plate”: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Recipes
August 12, 2022
Eggplant Churros
This two-day recipe from the Nicolett in Lubbock might be a bit of a project, but the result of crispy, melt-in-your-mouth morsels is worth it.
Tacos
August 10, 2022
Perseverance Pays Off for One of Austin’s Greatest Taco Trucks
After going through the new-business-owner blues, Luis Mendoza is seeing long lines at Un Mundo de Sabor, which serves tacos, enchiladas, and tres leches.
Tex-Mexplainer
August 4, 2022
Trompo Tacos Are So Much More Than Tacos al Pastor
Although the Mexico City style is dominant, tacos made with trompo meat vary regionally, offering many ways to enjoy the spit-roasted specialty.
Recipes
August 2, 2022
Kerabu Cucumber Salad
The water-dense fruit (yes, cucumber is a fruit) serves as the great base for a cooling salad that kicks it up a notch with a spicy dressing.
Health
July 28, 2022
Texas Bar and Restaurant Owners Are Finding New Ways to Help Employees Seeking Abortions
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, employers and workers in the majority-female food-service industry stepped up their fund-raising and travel assistance.
Food & Drink
July 25, 2022
Cookbook Author and Culinary Anthropologist Diana Kennedy Dies at 99 in Mexico
Throughout her fifty-year career, the English-born cook influenced—and even advised—chefs of some of Texas’s best Mexican restaurants.
Libations
July 19, 2022
Invest in Hefeweizens During This Hotter-Than-Hell Summer
The easy-drinking German beer pairs perfectly with high temps. Luckily, there are several Texas breweries making excellent versions.
Dining Guide
July 18, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our August 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Tacos
July 14, 2022
On Salsa, Dragons, and Fatherhood: A Taco Editor Bonds With His Son
A beloved children’s book led the pair to collect salsas and hot sauces and host live tastings on Instagram.
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.
Pat’s Pick
July 12, 2022
Hamsa Is About as Close as You’ll Get to Eating in Tel Aviv
Named for the ancient symbol used to ward off danger, the Houston restaurant fuses traditional and modern Israeli cuisine to miraculous effect.
Tacos
July 8, 2022
Birria Is the Greatest Threat to Taco Culture—and Its Savior
The Instagram-famous tacos are major moneymakers for the restaurants that sell them. But being popular doesn’t always mean being good.
Libations
July 7, 2022
Recipe: The Antonia Cocktail
Taking inspiration from his grandmother, this Laredo bartender concocts a refreshing watermelon-and-mezcal drink with a little bite.