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Pick of the Day

A selection of smoked meats from Feges BBQ.

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The best barbecue in Houston

Greater Houston is enjoying an era of smoked meat supremacy, making it, perhaps, the new capital of Texas barbecue. These are our expert's favorite barbecue joints in the city.

Local eats

Review: Late August's Afro-Mexican menu stands out in a historic Midtown space

Chef-owner Chris Williams makes the Ion, once the home of a Sears, a restaurant destination.

Texas strawberry season is in full swing through May.

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Where to handpick strawberries near Houston

At these farms, you can take the whole family to pick buckets of strawberries.

Openings & Closings

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Exclusive: New restaurant brings East, West and Gulf Coast seafood to Houston

Atlantic Ocean restaurant blends Southern flavors with seafood that pays homage to the owner's childhood in Atlantic City.

The breakthrough energy coffee is shown at Trung Nguyen Legend in Houston Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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Vietnam's biggest coffee brand is opening a massive Houston cafe

Trung Nguyen Legend brews both expensive coffee blends and trendy drinks like a salt foam-topped espresso.

Aprons on

Poached eggs in tomato by Anita Jaisinghani

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Poached eggs in tomato sauce with a Mexico City twist

Anita Jaisinghani shares a simple recipe for poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce inspired by a memorable Mexico City breakfast, with tips to customize it.