In this weekend’s episode of “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd takes a deep dive into a Southern staple, the meat-and-three lunch. The best thing about a great plate lunch is all the choices.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. While it might not immediately come to mind as an obvious foodie hotspot, Houston, Texas has quietly taken the ...

In May, I ate countless pounds of crawfish before peak mudbug season comes to an end. Then there was plenty of eating to be done for our guides recommending the best in seafood, fried chicken and ice ...

Houston is one of the best cities in America for Vietnamese food. Good luck finding anyone who disagrees. Residents and visitors embrace the cuisine as fiercely as they do barbecue or Tex-Mex — and ...

Houston’s restaurant world never stops moving — and that’s exactly why we love exploring it each week on ”Eat Like a Local” with Chris Shepherd. In this episode, two spots putting their own stamp on ...

With a year under its belt, the second outpost of Katy’s beloved Malaysian street food spot brings the legacy of late founder and 2022 James Beard semifinalist Alex Au-Yeung to The Woodlands. Led by ...

A total of six chefs, restaurants and restaurant groups from the Houston area were named finalists Tuesday for the 2026 James Beard Awards, and a local foundation created by a former winner is being ...

With holiday plans filling the calendar, cooking may not be on everyone's list. Houston restaurants are offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining, from steakhouse meals and barbecue to sushi, ...

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year, and Houston restaurants are starting celebrations early, with events and deals running through the holiday. EVENTS IN HOUSTON: Here's a list of 5 de Mayo ...