Best things to do in Houston, according to Burger Bodega's Abbas Dhanani

Plus: A Turkey Leg Hut replacement. California wildfire updates.

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How to have the best day in Houston, according to Burger Bodega's Abbas Dhanani

Abbas Dhanani enjoys celebrating food in Houston by collaborating with other chefs through his restaurant Burger Bodega. He also relishes shining light on his Pakistani culture through Houston Eatz, his Instagram page where he documents the food he is eating around the city. 

Dhanani's best day ever is a Friday in Houston, in which he gets to visit his favorite restaurants, shop and watch a basketball game. 

 

 

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Photo by: Bao Ong, Staff Reporter Midtown brunch hot spot opening in former Turkey Leg Hut space In 2025 A'dor will bring fresh drinks, brunch and vibes to Turkey Leg Hut's former Third Ward-area space.

 

Photo by: GoFundMe, Courtesy Houston rapper Fat Tony's home burns down in California wildfire One of Houston's most well-known rappers is grieving the loss of his home this week to the wildfires that continued to devastate the Los Angeles area.

 

Photo by: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Claiming conspiracy, Republican Steven Hotze seeks to block start of civil trial Republican Steven Hotze asked a federal judge to stop the start of a civil trial accusing him of instigating the assault of an air conditioner repairman.

 

Photo by: Jason Armond, TNS How is weather driving the California fires? Is Texas similar? We answer frequently asked questions about the weather surrounding the Southern California wildfires, like what Texas has in common and how it differs.

 

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How UH came up with plan to be "all-in" on $20.5 million revenue sharing plan

UH commits a minimum of $18 million to keep pace with top programs and will give men's basketball a larger percentage than many schools are planning.

 

 

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What else is going on

Photo by: Ethan Swope, Associated Press How big are the California wildfires? See them compared to Houston. Thousands have been evacuated from the Los Angeles area as wildfires continue to spread across a large part of Southern California.

 

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer Some flights from Dallas to Houston canceled due to winter storm The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is expecting at least 2 to 4 inches of sleet and freezing rain through Thursday afternoon, said Chronicle newsroom meteorologist Justin Ballard.

 

Photo by: Courtesy / Houston Fire Department Houston Fire Department captain dies Wednesday after medical emergency The Houston Fire Department is mourning the death of active duty Capt. Aaron Rios, who died Wednesday after a medical emergency over the holidays.

 

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer How injured Texans try to stay engaged even though they can't help on the field When players go on injured reserve, their season is over. Physically. But some Houston Texans, like Jalen Pitre, stick around to help.

 

Photo by: Adkins Entertainment McConaughey, Zellweger, Quaid, Harrelson, Thornton team for commercial The actors just released 'True to Texas,' a commercial asking for members of the Texas state legislature to increase incentives to lure movie and TV productions to the Lone Star State.

 

Photo by: Eric Christian Smith, Associated Press Rockets at Grizzlies: How to watch, betting odds, injury updates The Houston Rockets (24-12) travel to play against the Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) on Thursday at FedExForum, an intriguing game between the No.2 and No.3 teams in the NBA Western Conference standings.

 

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EVENT: Meet the new Harris County DA Sean Teare

Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom with Sean Teare, Harris County's District Attorney, as he enters his first month in office. 

 

Chris Shelton, Audience producer chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com

 

 

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