A Father’s Rice, Rinsed Again and Again
A father teaches his son to cook rice, and the son never quite gets it right, in this quiet, specific memory.
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Category: Houston Eats
Chefs Share Common Cooking Mistakes — and the Fixes Are Way Simpler Than You’d Think
Chefs share common cooking mistakes from burnt garlic to dull knives, plus fixes for perfect roasted potatoes and crispy veggies.
Toronto’s New Power Restaurants Are Where Festival Deal-Makers Break Bread
Five Toronto restaurants debut menus tailored for TIFF deal-makers, from Middle Eastern classics to Japanese whisky cocktails.
Server Says Her Worst Night Came When a Table of 14 Guests Was Deaf
Texas Roadhouse server shares worst night ever: A table of 14 guests was entirely deaf, leaving her stranded.
A Texas-Inspired Icebox Take on German Chocolate Cake, Ready Without Baking
A no-bake German chocolate cake remake, built for summer heat, with toasted nuts and store-bought caramel sauce.
Ramen del Barrio’s New Spot Draws Two-Hour Lines, Serves 690 Bowls a Day
Ramen del Barrio's new Austin spot draws two-hour waits. Chef Christopher Krinsky expands with carnitas tonkotsu, pozole ramen, and a full bar. Worth the queue.
Texas Dairy Farmer Trades Milk Tankers for Artful Cheeses, One Wheel at a Time
A Texas dairy farmer turned cheesemaker crafts award-winning cheeses like Redneck cheddar and Ashes of My Ex, beloved by chefs across the state.
Nine Houston Patios Worth Booking a Table Outside For
Discover the best patios in Houston, from oak-shaded garden spots to rooftop skyline views, with top food and drink picks for patio season.
Where to Eat in Houston’s Heights Right Now, From Longtime Favorites to Three New Arrivals
Discover the Heights' newest dining additions, from plant-based Ginger Mule to James Beard favorites, plus what's rotating out of the guide.
New Restaurant Openings in Houston: La Rosa, Eastbound Barbecue, and Toga Join the City’s Best-Eating Map
Houston's dining scene evolves in July 2026: three new restaurants join the map, from an Italian sandwich shop to a barbecue joint.
Eater Updates Its Houston Barbecue Map, with Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q Among the New Additions
Eater's updated Houston BBQ map adds Eastbound, Khoi, and Rosemeyer, while CorkScrew holds a Michelin star. From brisket to chocolate, here's where to eat.
Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026 Wraps 38-Day Run, Aiding Food Bank
Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026 has wrapped, closing out a 38-day run that put nearly 400 restaurants across Greater Houston to work for a good cause. The campaign, now in its 23rd year, ran from Saturday, August 1 through Monday, September 7, Labor Day. Restaurants offered set menus for the morning, the afternoon, and dinner. Every […]