The Blog

Eight Houston restaurants reliably open on Thanksgiving Day, from Taste of Texas to dim sum in Asiatown, with a booking timeline and takeout option.

Spicy food in Houston, ranked by heat: where to find the city's hottest Sichuan, Viet-Cajun, Pakistani, Thai, and Nashville hot chicken dishes.

The best Houston restaurants for dining alone — from the walk-in bar seats at Theodore Rex to Uchi’s 12-seat oheya counter and Eunice’s Gulf raw bar.

Nine Houston-born restaurant chains — from a 1923 hot dog stand to the East End spot that put fajitas on the map — with the original locations still open.

Houston's best wood-fired restaurants beyond BBQ: 8 kitchens cooking over open hearths, Oaxacan wood-ovens, and a Creole wood-burning stove in Midtown.

Ten Houston restaurants and bars with indoor fireplaces or outdoor fire pits, with reservation tips for securing a fireside seat on cold nights.

Eight Houston vintage furniture and architectural salvage shops confirmed open, from Saltaire’s reclaimed doors to the city’s free public reuse warehouse.

12 verified cheap date ideas in Houston under $25 — free museums, Miller Outdoor Theatre, bayou walks, icehouse nights, and pedal boats. Cost for each.

The best candy stores in Houston: handmade lollipops, Mexican dulcerias, Swiss chocolate and nostalgic soda shops, with the must-buy at each.

The best Colombian restaurants in Houston, from bandeja paisa on the Southwest Freeway to fresh pandebono at 7am on Hwy 6, with the dish to order at each.

Houston soccer bars for every supporter: Premier League at 6:30 a.m. at Ron's Pub, Liga MX at Tom's Watch Bar, and Dynamo match days at Pitch 25 in EaDo.

Houston’s best Asian supermarkets, Hispanic markets, and Middle Eastern grocers — from H Mart and 99 Ranch in Asiatown to Phoenicia on Westheimer.