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Infamous North Houston Cracker Barrel closes after decades

It's one of several locations of the popular brand in Southeast Texas.

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Church’s Chicken to Open in the Historic Sunnyside Community

Church’s Chicken is preparing to open another Houston location. According to a permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new fast-casual fried-chicken spot is planned to open at 8841 Cullen Blvd. The address sits in the Sunnyside neighborhood of South Houston, within the Chocolate Bayou...

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Is Prince’s Hamburgers In Houston The Oldest Burger Stand Still Flipping In Texas?

Some Houston families pass down recipes. Others pass down a burger order. In one corner of the city’s northwest side, there is a burger counter tied to grandparents’ high school days, first dates, and old car hop photos from the 1940s and 1950s. People who grew up with it still talk about the sauce, the root beer, and the poppy seed buns as if they were family members.

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Jordan Coleman uncovers Houston food hidden gems

Jordan Coleman had $25 to her name when she pulled up to Chef Jay Eats & Treats, a takeout counter in north Houston. Laid off from a legal administrative job and driving for Uber, she spent it on a meal she planned to film. The video drew nearly 1 million views. The owner emailed her thanks, and a paid offer from another business soon followed.

Houston, TX · 6d

KIAH

Houston area restaurants offer free food for Veterans Day

Houston veterans and active-duty military can find free meals and restaurant discounts on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Chron.com

Bahama Buck's closes suburban Houston location after 11 years

"Just fell to my knees at HEB."

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This Texas Puerto Rican Spot Piles Plates So High With Mofongo You’ll Need A To-Go Box

A plate of garlicky mofongo at one tiny Texas counter can be big enough to send you home with a to-go box. That’s the kind of problem I’d happily have. The kitchen fries crispy alcapurrias, grills pinchos, and scoops arroz con gandules from a counter full of fresh dishes. Flan and coconut treats wait at the end, so saving room becomes a real strategy.

Houston, TX · 6d

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Craving Pierogi and Kielbasa? These 6 Texas Polish Food Shops Are Worth the Drive

Some of the best meals in Texas hide behind plain storefronts you might drive past a hundred times. Step inside one, and suddenly you smell smoked sausage, spot freezers packed with dumplings, and wonder why nobody told you sooner. Polish food is hearty, simple, and full of family tradition, and...

The Daily South

3 Bar Etiquette Mistakes Bartenders Say You Should Avoid For Better Service

There’s an unspoken code at the bar—and if you’ve ever wondered why a bartender seems less than thrilled to serve you, you may have broken it. Manners go a long way. You don’t want to demand a drink (no matter how long a day you’ve had), and you don’t want to forget to say thank you. And don’t even think about grabbing that drink; wait for it to be served to you.

Houston, TX · 15h

Chron.com

Houston-born chicken restaurant may close location after 7 years

"It may be time to call it quits," read a message posted to social media.

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Spring Branch's Hidden Cellar Opens Saturday With Bottle Lockers Behind a Secret Painting

A new bar is opening inside a bar this Saturday in Spring Branch, and you will not find the entrance unless you know to look behind a painting. Hidden Cellar, a wine-and-whiskey concept tucked inside the cocktail lounge Aye Candy, is set to open November 7, bringing paid bottle lockers and a long bar to a neighborhood better known for strip malls than speakeasies.

Chron.com

Ciro's Italian Grill in Houston marks 40 years with original menu prices

Wine and dine for under $20.

pasadenian.com

In case you missed it. The Chamber’s Taste of the Town celebrated its 37th year with local food and community support.

Yesterday evening, we hosted our 37th Annual Taste of the Town: Passport to Flavor! This event is one of our community’s favorite traditions — a night that brings people together through food, friendship, and fun. But most importantly, Taste of the Town fuels the mission of the Pasadena Chamber: To promote economic development and community growth to ensure the prosperity of Pasadena’s businesses and citizens.

Pasadena, TX · 1d

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New Live-Fire Steakhouse With an All-Star Team Of Houston Chefs Is Headed to Rice Village — Benjamin’s Is Coming

The team assembled to launch the new steakhouse Benjamin's in Rice Village. “With a space that’s held so much life over the past few years, and so much of the team having worked together over many months, Benjamin’s has the potential to feel like a very ‘lived-in’ new restaurant,” says owner Benjy Levit. (Photo by Jessie Mann)

houstonfoodfinder.com

Parkwood American Grille Brings Upscale Dining to Friendswood

Friendswood has not had a wealth of upscale restaurant choices, but it has a new one now thanks to the debut of Parkwood American Grille at 2131 West Parkwood. Led by Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House’s executive chef Joe Cervantez, a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist, and restaurateur Raz Halili, who also owns Prestige Oysters, Parkwood specializes in steaks, seafood, creative cocktails and an elevated dining experience. I was invited to check out the offerings.

Friendswood, TX · 10h

Chron.com

Houston's El Tiempo Cantina announces grand opening for Galveston location

Time for fajitas, margaritas and more Tex-Mex staples.

Galveston, TX · 15h

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