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The New York Times's 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024
Moon Rabbit, Lazy Betty, Acamaya, and 22 moreat The New York Times
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The New York Times's 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025
Gift Horse, Kabawa, Diane’s Place, and 11 moreat The New York Times
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Openings and Closings: Burger Bodega Katy & More
We have the wrap-up of August's openings and closings.at Houston Press
Lorretta Ruggiero
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Weekend Food Bets: 50-Cent Oysters and 100+ Wines
We bring you a list of the hottest culinary happenings in Houston this weekend.at Houston Press
Brooke Viggiano
Thursday, September 3
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The New York Times's Restaurant List
Quince, Emeril's, Gift Horse, and 97 moreat The New York Times
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The New York Times's 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
Diane’s Place, Koffeteria, Comadre Panaderia, and 19 moreat The New York Times
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Upcoming: From Boudin Balls to Bourbon Cocktails
We take a look at the upcoming food and drink events in Houston.at Houston Press
Brooke Viggiano
Wednesday, September 2
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Houston Concert Watch 9/2: Zakk Wylde, Josh Groban & More
If you were making a movie and needed to cast the role of a heavy metal musician, guitarist Zakk Wylde would be your man.at Houston Press
Tom Richards
Tuesday, September 1
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Houston, There’s a New Barbecue Joint in Town
Terry Black’s is finally here; Willow’s Smokehouse makes an anticipated debut; and the Audrey went big in Uptown. Here’s what popped up this August.Eat & Drink at Houstonia Magazine
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AC/DC Brings its Rock to Houston
With more than a decade having passed since AC/DC’s last Houston show in 2016, a Reliant Stadium crowd welcomed the band’ ‘s Power Up Tour with intense energy Monday night. In turn, AC/DC reminded the fans why they are one of the greatest…at Houston Press
Cody Barclay
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Houston’s Labor Day Weekend Means Oysters, Margs and More
Make the most of the long weekend with Houston food and drink specials, from 50-cent oysters and frozen cocktails to brunch, fajitas and a Galveston wine festival.at Houston Press
Brooke Viggiano
Monday, August 31
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Last Call for Fajitas and Margaritas. The Original Location of Little Pappasitos Is Closing.
Plus, a moment of silence for all the Houston restaurants and bars that have closed this month.Eat & Drink at Houstonia Magazine
Eat & Drink
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Things to Do in Houston This Month
September's lineup of free festivals, farmers markets, food festivals, and so much more.Eat & Drink at Houstonia Magazine
Eat & Drink
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This Week: This Week: From Steak Frites to Cinnamon Roll Pizza
We take a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings.at Houston Press
Brooke Viggiano
Houston’s Best 100
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- 1 TatemóHouston · Mexican Eat score, 94
- 2 BCN Taste & TraditionHouston · Spanish Eat score, 93
- 2 Belly of the BeastSpring · Mexican Eat score, 93
- 2 MarchHouston · Mediterranean Eat score, 93
- 2 MusaaferHouston · Indian Eat score, 93
- 6 CorkScrew BBQSpring · Barbecue Eat score, 92
- 6 JunHouston Eat score, 92
- 6 Le JardinierHouston · French Eat score, 92
- 6 Nancy's HustleHouston Eat score, 92
- 10 KoffeteriaHouston · Cambodian Bakery Eat score, 91
The full 100 → 466 ranked
- 1 BandistaHouston · Latin-Inspired Cocktail Bar Drink score, 90
- 2 Lee'sHouston · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 89
- 3 JulepHouston · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 88
- 4 Anvil Bar & RefugeHouston · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 87
- 5 Poison GirlHouston · Dive Bar Drink score, 86
- 6 EZ's Liquor LoungeHouston · Dive Bar Drink score, 85
- 6 Light YearsHouston · Natural Wine Bar Drink score, 85
- 6 Refuge Coffeehouse + BarHouston · Coffee Drink score, 85
- 9 Johnny's Gold BrickHouston · Cocktail Bar Up from 13 Drink score, 81
- 9 Little’s Oyster BarHouston · Seafood Drink score, 81
The full 100 → 75 ranked
- 1 The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown HoustonHouston Stay score, 89
- 2 Four Seasons HoustonHouston Stay score, 86
- 3 Hotel GranducaHouston Stay score, 82
- 4 The Houstonian Hotel, Club & SpaHouston Stay score, 81
- 5 Hotel Saint AugustineHouston Stay score, 79
- 6 Hotel ZaZa Museum DistrictHouston Stay score, 78
- 7 Hotel ZaZa Memorial CityHouston Stay score, 76
- 8 The Laura Hotel, Autograph CollectionHouston Stay score, 74
- 9 C. BaldwinHouston Stay score, 73
- 9 Hotel DaphneHouston Stay score, 73
The full 100 → 16 ranked
- 1 The Spa at The Post Oak HotelHouston Do score, 91
- 2 Houstonian Trellis SpaHouston Do score, 86
The full 100 → 2 ranked
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