The angel behind downtown's charity bar, plus good eats in Garden Oaks

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/21 11:47A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Mary Ellen Angel joins CultureMap to discuss Angel Share HTX. Earlier this year, Angel, the long time general manager of the Original OKRA Charity...

Taiwanese Boba Chain Alleges U.S. Franchise Operator Is Misleading Customers

Eater Houston 10/21 10:00A Brittanie Shey

Xing Fu Tang’s Brown Sugar Boba Milk | Xing Fu Tang/Facebook The company alleges that locations in Houston and California have opened without its approval A Taiwanese boba chain is alleging that its...

Hot Heights bar reloads with award-winning bartender + acclaimed chef

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/21 8:57A Eric Sandler

One of Houston's best bars has loaded up with some major culinary talent. Better Luck Tomorrow announced that it has hired Sarah Crowl as head bartender and Michael O'Connor as executive chef. Opened...

20 Standout Sushi Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 10/21 6:45A Megha McSwain

Kinoko nigiri from Hidden Omakase | Hidden Omakase/Facebook Where to score the finest sushi, sashimi & more in the city With a surge of new sushi restaurants and hand roll hot spots popping up around...

Where to eat in Houston: 10 exciting new restaurants for fall dining

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/20 10:37A Eric Sandler

Late summer and early fall have been an undeniably exciting time to dine in Houston thanks to a range of newly opened establishments. As much as people love their classic favorites, these new bars and...

Better Luck Tomorrow Adds Major New Talent

Houston Food Finder 10/20 9:46A David Leftwich

Better Luck Tomorrow (BLT) is poised become even better . Today, Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel announced that Sarah Crowl  (formerly of Coltivare and Rosie Cannonball) and chef Michael O Connor (Vic &...

9 Excellent Spots to Sip on Non-Alcoholic Beverages in Houston

Eater Houston 10/20 5:10A Megha McSwain

Miss Carousel’s Mango-nada, made with habanero agave, orange, mango, lime, and Jarritos Mandarin. | Ralph Smith for Miss Carousel Give one of these well-crafted, zero-proof drinks a try Houston’s...

Houston’s 17 Essential Breakfast Spots

Eater Houston 10/19 8:31A Rhiannon Saegert

Chilaquiles at Blacksmith | Blacksmith/Facebook Where to eat the most important meal of the day Brunch may get a lot of shine, but breakfast is still the most important meal of the day. Whether you’re...

Houston BBQ experts share insider dish on Texas Monthly's new list

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/19 6:40A CultureMap Staff

On a special bonus episode of "What's Eric Eating," Feges BBQ co-owner Patrick Feges and Houston Barbecue Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Texas...

Luxe Taiwanese Bubble Tea Specialist Xing Fu Tang Has Arrived in Houston

Eater Houston 10/19 4:30A Mai Pham

Xing Fu Tang’s Dalgona Coffee Bubble Milk | Xing Fu Tang/Facebook Get ready for handmade boba pearls and bubble tea topped with whole sheets of gold foil Xing Fu Tang, a Taiwanese boba shop that has...

Food hall favorite barbecue joint coming soon to Cypress

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/19 4:06A Eric Sandler

A familiar team is bringing smoked Texana to Cypress. Burro & Bull, the barbecue concept that earned acclaim at the Conservatory food hall, is taking over a former Corky's BBQ on Hwy 290 (25618...

5 things to know in Houston food: Openings + farewell to old friends

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/18 10:47A Eric Sandler

Editor's note: Houston's restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let's stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Openings and...

7 Houston-area joints sizzle on Texas Monthly's new best BBQ list

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/18 3:19A Eric Sandler

Texas Monthly has shaken up the barbecue world. The magazine's newly released list of the state's top 50 barbecue joints makes major changes to the conventional wisdom surrounding where to find the...

Truth BBQ Lands the No. 3 Spot On ‘Texas Monthly’s’ Best Barbecue Joints in the State

Eater Houston 10/18 3:15A Brittanie Shey

Truth BBQ jumps to number three on Texas Monthly’s list of best barbecue joints in the state. | Truth BBQ/Facebook Several other Houston-area restaurants also made the list Truth BBQ, the Heights...

10 best restaurants and bars for Astros fans to scream for the team

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/15 9:30A Eric Sandler

All over Houston people are donning their finest Astros t-shirts and jerseys as the team prepares to take on the Boston Red Sox for the right to represent the American League in the World Series....