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When PopUp Bagels debuted in Houston a few weeks ago, people lined up for hours to try the viral bagels that originated on the East Coast and are now expanding across the U.S. As food writers, we're always covering what's new because readers want it. But ... See more

Houston's restaurant scene never sits still. Just when I think I've finally got a handle on the city's dining landscape, a new opening, a menu overhaul or an interesting steak-night popup reminds me how much there still is to explore. That constant sense ... See more

Affordable, cheap, deal, value — those aren't words I think of when I’m headed to a Houston steakhouse. It’s already a splurge by the time I order a spritz, shrimp cocktail and salad. At Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, which I often cite as my favorite in Housto... See more

A swirl of hype surrounds the James Beard Awards each year, especially when Houston has contenders in the mix. It was no different this week when Adrian Torres of Maximo and the Jun team of Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu made it a banner night for the city. B... See more

Jane & the Lion Bakehouse | ★★ | Bakery | 4721 N. Main | 832-314-4443 Jane & the Lion Bakehouse isn’t one of those bakeries that appears engineered for TikTok. The menu isn’t full of over-the-top matcha drinks. There’s no Dubai chocolate or viral ... See more