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Thanksgiving To Go in Houston: Where to Order Your Holiday Feast in 2026

Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table with family and friends, but there’s no law stating someone has to stay in the kitchen all day to make that happen. Houston restaurants are ready to handle the cooking this year, with to-go offerings ranging from traditional turkey-and-trimmings feasts to more unexpected ways to celebrate the holiday.

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Chron.com

Taste of Texas makes Restaurant Business’ 2026 Top 100 Independents list

You can't say that it doesn't do well for itself.

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Chron.com

Owner turning former suburban Waffle Bus into Vietnamese restaurant

They're trading one kind of food for another.

conroetoday.com

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston Introduces “Polar Paradise,” a Heated Poolside Winter Experience

MONTGOMERY, TX -- Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is extending pool season with “Polar Paradise,” a winter experience featuring football watch parties, a heated pool and spa, fire pits, movies, blankets, robes, and s’mores. It runs from Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027.

The Daily South

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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.

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KIAH

Free outdoor movies coming to Downtown Houston parks in November and December

Downtown Houston will host a series of free outdoor movie screenings at Trebly Park and Market Square Park throughout November and December.

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San Antonio Express News

Trade your trash for free admission to Texas nature centers, courtesy of H-E-B

The promotion is part of H-E-B's "Our Texas, Our Future" initiative, which focuses on environmental conservation and expanding recycling opportunities throughout the state.

Texas · 2d

culturemap.com

10 Houston chefs share 15 top soups that offer comfort and sustenance

Happy soup season to all who celebrate. The weather has finally dipped low enough in Houston that diners can enjoy a hearty bowl of soup without breaking a sweat. With so many delicious selections at Houston restaurants, we turned to Houston's chef and other restaurant industry experts to find out which brothy creations are worth seeking out.

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Houston Chronicle

What it takes to make the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 restaurants list

From anonymous visits to careful rankings, here’s how the Chronicle’s food team built its Top 100 list.

whatnow.com

Cactus Club Cafe to Debut its First Texas Spot in Houston

Cactus Club Cafe is working on its third US restaurant opening, and the brand has chosen Houston for its new home. According to a press release from the Canadian-born premium casual restaurant chain, the new Cactus Club Cafe is expected to open in Uptown at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, Unit 110.

culturemap.com

'Hidden' Houston bar quietly opens its doors and more popular stories

Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, from a hidden bar to a new steakhouse. Plus, a historic theater is saved from demolition. Find our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend right here. 1. 'Hidden' Houston bar offers private lockers...

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NAACP Brings Hollywood to Houston, But Venue and Schedule Details Clash

Aspiring filmmakers, actors and writers across Houston have a rare shot this weekend at sitting across the table from working Hollywood professionals. The NAACP Hollywood Bureau is bringing its Be in the Biz initiative to the city on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for a full day of programming built to connect local creative talent with industry insiders who rarely make the trip to Texas.

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Montrose Pizza Spot Opens Till 2 A.M. With Detroit Slices and a Full Bar

Montrose has a new place to grab a slice well past midnight. Crocker Street Pizza opened Nov. 5 at 2320 Crocker St., serving pizza and other food from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., giving the neighborhood another late-night option for when the craving hits after the bars start winding down.

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My Neighborhood News

Cy-Fair FFA Country Christmas Craft Show Returns to Cypress December 5-6 With 175+ Vendors, Santa Photos and Family Holiday Fun

A beloved Cypress Christmas tradition returns December 5-6, 2026, as the 31st annual Cy-Fair FFA Country Christmas Craft Show brings more than 175 vendors, handmade holiday gifts, Santa photos, festive activities and local shopping to the Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center.

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Click2Houston.com

Alief, One of Your Own is Coming Home — Tobe Nwigwe is Showing Up for You This Saturday

HOUSTON, Texas – If you grew up in Alief, this one is personal. Grammy-nominated artist, actor, and Alief Elsik High School graduate Tobe Nwigwe is coming back to the neighborhood that raised him — and he wants to meet you. Houston, when is it too early to put...

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Cypress Waffle Bus Space Reborn as Phi Pho Viet Kitchen This Month

A fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant called Phi Pho Viet Kitchen is preparing to open in Cypress this month, moving into the storefront on Fry Road that The Waffle Bus vacated after closing its location there permanently in September. The new concept plans to serve chicken pho, rice plates and vermicelli bowls, picking up where the chicken-and-waffle shop left off in the Lakeland Village Center space.

papercitymag.com

Inside the Historic Garden Oaks Theater Rescue and Why Movies Could Return Sooner Than You Think — A New Drive-In Is Planned Before the Building Flickers Back To Life

The Garden Oaks Theater is not going quietly into the night after all. This time, the wrecking ball will not have the final word as another piece of Houston history is bulldozed away. Minutes before the deadline Arthouse Houston closed on a $7.1 million purchase of the historic former North Shepherd movie theater, putting a $2 million down payment on a seller-financed loan.

thefullpint.com

Saint Arnold Opens the Cellar for Black Friday Big Beer Blowout

From the editor: Saint Arnold is clearing out the cellar again, and this list is deep. Pumpkinator vintages going back to 2019, Bourbon Barrel French Press from 2020 through 2023, and a 30th Anniversary Grand Cru on draft is the kind of vertical most breweries never bother to hold onto. If you’re anywhere near Houston on Black Friday, this beats the mall.