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Five different tequila cocktails in assorted glasses arranged on a dark wooden bar top with citrus and agave garnish.

Five Underrated Tequila Cocktails That Deserve a Spot Beyond the Margarita

Beyond the Margarita and Paloma: five underrated tequila cocktails, from the Rosita Negroni riff to the Toreador and the tequila aperitif Metexa.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A spread of dishes from Houston's new restaurants, including barbecue, an elegant plated dish, and a sandwich.

Houston Eats

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.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 9, 2026

Sunlit vineyard with old bush vines in Attica, Greece, overlooking the sea.

Drinks

Discover the PGI Wines of Attica

Explore PGI Attiki, Greece's largest wine appellation, where Savatiano thrives in four distinct climates just minutes from Athens.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A Denny's restaurant with a dark sign and empty parking lot, a closure notice on the door.

Fast Food

Denny’s Closes Five More Restaurants as Franchisee Plans Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Denny's closes 5 more locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin as franchisee M15 Inc. plans Chapter 7 bankruptcy, adding to 150 shutdowns since 2024.

By mitch·2 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A wooden board piled with sliced brisket, ribs, and sausages, served with barbecue sauce and pickles.

Houston Eats

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.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A colorful digital illustration of a sub sandwich surrounded by floating smartphone and social media icons.

Fast Food

Jersey Mike’s shifts marketing budget to digital as sales climb in its debut earnings call

Jersey Mike's shifts marketing to digital media, boosting loyalty sign-ups 22% and digital sales to 43% of mix, as CEO targets growth.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 9, 2026

A row of colorful martini cocktails on a polished bar counter in a dimly lit upscale bar.

Drinks

The ‘Tinis Grow Up: Espresso Martini’s Comeback Lifts the Appletini, Lychee and Pornstar Martinis

The Espresso Martini's comeback has revived its sugary siblings—Appletini, Pornstar Martini, and more—now retooled with modern technique and better ingredients.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 9, 2026