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.
Restaurants
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.
The Texanist
June 21, 2022
The Texanist: How Much Should You Tip at a Barbecue Joint?
An Austin man wonders if the people who stand behind a counter and take our orders deserve the same remuneration as the waiters and waitresses of the world.
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.
Pat’s Pick
March 15, 2022
Coleman’s Black Cur Steak Is a Doggone Success
The enterprising duo behind Black Cur honors their late dog with truly sublime dishes.
Food & Drink
March 7, 2022
New and Noteworthy Spots to Dine in Austin During SXSW 2022
After two years, the festival makes its glorious return to the Capital City, and the dining scene is a little different but no less enticing.
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
February 14, 2022
The Best New Texas Restaurants in 2022
Restaurants are still struggling, yet new places keep stepping up to the plate. Here are our favorite dishes from the most impressive rookie establishments.
Food & Drink
February 14, 2022
The Best Places to Dine Outdoors in 2022
Patio dining has become a necessity during the pandemic. Here are some of the best places to get your alfresco on.
Food & Drink
February 14, 2022
Where to Eat Now: Coming Soon
Despite everything, new restaurants are still opening. Here are a few we’re looking forward to this year.
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
November 5, 2021
15 Thanksgiving Takeout Options to Be Grateful For
Mouthwatering to-go menus from restaurants around the state offer a hearty excuse to keep your oven off this Turkey Day.
Food & Drink
October 13, 2021
Five Texas Eateries Are on the 2021 ‘New York Times’ Favorite Restaurants List
Selections from Brownsville, San Antonio, Bellaire, and more showcase the wide variety of vibrant foods in the Lone Star State.
Food & Drink
October 6, 2021
Don’t Just Cook Dinner. Be the Architect of Your Meals.
The postmodern food movement and the principles of the late Texan architect Charles Moore teach us to get curious about what we eat.
Food & Drink
September 20, 2021
Restaurant Workers Are Sick and Tired of Asking Politely
With delta infections surging and local governments unable to enforce mask regulations, restaurant personnel have become reluctant de facto enforcers.
Food & Drink
August 31, 2021
How a Houston Restaurateur Built an Empire on All-Day Breakfast
Locals and tourists alike wait in lines that circle the block to eat at the Breakfast Klub. But Marcus Davis is serving much more than wings and waffles.
Books
August 25, 2021
A Joyful New Read Celebrates Galveston’s Bygone Black-Owned Restaurants
Part historical text, part recipe book, ‘Lost Restaurants’ memorializes the self-made entrepreneurs who uplifted the island during its years of segregation.
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.
Business
March 24, 2021
A Tale of Two Houston Restaurants—One That Requires Masks and Its Neighbor That Doesn’t
Roma and D'Amico's, Italian eateries in the Rice Village, have taken opposite approaches after Greg Abbott lifted pandemic-era restrictions on businesses. Both establishments' owners say they're looking out for staff.
Pat’s Pick
November 6, 2020
Party of None: What I Miss About Restaurants
After her four decades of dining across Texas came to a halt in the pandemic, Pat Sharpe realizes that what makes a meal special goes way beyond the food.
Tacos
August 14, 2020
Tex-Mexplainer: Nixtamalization Is the 3,500-Year-Old Secret to Great Tortillas
More and more Texas chefs are reconnecting with their roots by making artisan tortillas from scratch.
Food & Drink
June 24, 2020
How Texas Restaurants Are Innovating to Survive the Pandemic
Chefs and owners have had to adapt quickly and nimbly, with takeout, meal kits, booze to go, and reconfigured dining spaces. Will it be enough to survive?
Food & Drink
April 3, 2020
Tips and Suggestions for To-Go Orders (Yes, Get the Large Queso)
Our Dining Guide contributors share highlights from recent food pickups and deliveries.
Business
March 26, 2020
“Everything Got Ripped Out From Under Us”—How Texas’s Restaurant and Bar Workers Are Coping
A bartender, chef, and owner tell us their stories.
Food & Drink
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!
Food & Drink
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!
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 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!
Food & Drink
February 15, 2018
Texas Chefs Claim 20 Spots on James Beard Semifinalist List
Houston and Austin got the most nods, but the biggest surprise is that the revered Tootsie Tomanetz of Snow’s BBQ is up for Best Chef: Southwest!
Pat’s Pick
January 23, 2018
The Seafood Triumphs at Dallas’s New Bullion
Chef Bruno Davaillon strikes gold with his take on classic French cuisine in a lush, glamorous setting.
Food & Drink
January 23, 2018
Where to Slurp on Raw Oysters This Valentine’s Day
Indulge with abandon at these three popular seafood restaurants places in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
Business
August 25, 2017
Where Are The Best Tippers In Texas?
According to Square, San Antonio has more of ’em than Houston, Dallas, or Austin.
The Daily Post
August 25, 2016
When Is the Right Time for a Paul Qui Redemption Story?
The celebrity chef is the subject of a 4,000-word profile by the Austin American-Statesman. He says all the right things, but is it quite the right time?
Business
November 11, 2015
Joe’s Crab Shack Drops Tipping In Favor Of Just Paying Servers A Fair Wage
The Houston-based company is the first national restaurant chain to end the practice of tipping—will more follow suit?
Business
September 1, 2015
How It Feels To Attempt A Cheeseburger Cleanse
Austin’s McGuire Moorman Hospitality Group asked customers to try six different burgers in a week. We couldn't resist.
Eat My Words
February 13, 2015
First Look: Launderette is Days Away from Opening and Hosting a Benefit on February 17
One of the most anticipated openings in what promises to be a jam-packed restaurant season in Austin is less than a week away. Here’s how things are shaping up in the converted washateria now known as Launderette.
The Daily Post
December 8, 2014
Austin-Based Restaurant PR Firm “Strange Fruit PR” to Change Name After Twitter Finds Out They Exist
The firm, which represents hip eateries in Austin and San Antonio, was at the center of a Twitter flap surrounding the racially-charged reference in its name on Saturday night—and disappeared from the Internet on Sunday.
Business
October 31, 2014
Youngblood’s Fried Chicken Is Returning To Texas
The legendary chicken joint that operated over thirty locations throughout Texas in the 60's is making a comeback.
Business
January 28, 2014
The Revival of Bennigan’s and Steak & Ale
The much-publicized—but thus far underwhelming—return of Bennigan's has nonetheless heralded the return of the casual dining chain's sister restaurant.
The Daily Post
October 18, 2013
Bum Steer: Fire-Prevention Inspectors Start Fire in Tyler Restaurant
Routine maintenance work at On the Border was intended to make sure the kitchen's fire prevention system worked. Two alarms and eight department units later...
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
More Details on Paul Qui’s Austin Restaurant
The Top Chef winner tells Eater about his "flagship" restaurant, as well as plans for two new East Side Kings, including one near the University of Texas.
Business
January 21, 2013
Houston Couple Leaves $5,000 Tip
A waiter at D'Amico's Italian Market Café received a 18,518 percent from two regulars to cover the cost of a new car.
Bum Steers
January 21, 2013
When Tipping Isn’t Optional
Who is the Bum Steer here? The Houstonian who refused to pay a mandatory tip or the restaurant that allegedly locked her in the establishment and called the police when she wouldn't pay up?
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
State Fare
Walnuts, Gorgonzola, and chutney make for an upscale fish dish at the Grape in Dallas.
Food & Drink
February 15, 2012
The Ten Best New Restaurants in Texas
TEXAS MONTHLY released its "Where to Eat Now" feature, a list of the best new restaurants in the state.
Food & Drink
November 28, 2011
Austin Restaurant Owner’s Rooftop Stunt Brings Headlines
Pappy’s Bar and Grill owner is playing electric guitar and living on his restaurant’s roof in an attempt to attract business.
Eat My Words
March 31, 2011
Recovered from SXSW Hangover? Bring on Hill Country Wine and Food
(Ground beef guru Josh Ozersky, from a 2008 Nightline appearance) Wednesday at approximately 4 p.m., culinary event planner Mike Thelin was driving around Austin in search of hardwood briquettes, trying to fill a last-minute request from one of the many chefs participating in the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food
Business
May 31, 2008
The Kitchen Is Closed
Forty years ago, Pete Dominguez and his Mexican restaurants were the toast of Dallas. Now he’s alone, broke, and nearly forgotten.
Art
August 31, 2004
“The Buzz About Marfa Is Just Crazy”
A century after the cowboys and ranchers moved in on the local Apaches, Comanches, and Tejanos, the West Texas town is adjusting to a new breed of excitable invaders: Hollywood fashion arbiters, New York art- world youngsters, Houston superlawyers, and the like. Cappuccino, anyone?
Food & Drink
April 1, 1998
Better Than Wurst
Portobello mushrooms and paella alongside the schnitzel and sauerkraut: In the Hill Country town of Fredericksburg, there’s clearly something cooking.