
The best hot dogs in Houston: James Coney Island's 1923 chili dog, Moon Tower's wild game tubesteaks, EZ's award-winning brisket frank, and 7 more.
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The best hot dogs in Houston: James Coney Island's 1923 chili dog, Moon Tower's wild game tubesteaks, EZ's award-winning brisket frank, and 7 more.

The best 5-star hotels in Houston, from the Forbes Five-Star Post Oak to the Texas-shaped lazy river at Marriott Marquis, with Forbes ratings and dining.

Houston has one permanent drive-in and more than a dozen outdoor screening series. Here are 12 confirmed venues, from free park nights to rooftop cinemas.

Houston steak nights from $18 to wagyu: 10 recurring weekly deals sorted Monday through Friday, with price, cut, and whether you need to book.

The best margaritas in Houston: from frozen classics at Ninfa's to mezcal at Xochi, with happy-hour notes and patio vibe for 10 verified spots.

Best omakase in Houston: 9 counters from $90 to $300 per person, ranked by price and lead time. Verified seat counts, booking platforms, and addresses.

Evelyn's Park in Bellaire: free playground, splash pad, Betsy's restaurant, Alice in Wonderland sculpture, weekly concerts, parking guide.

Houston's best British and Irish pubs: The Phoenix for Premier League, Kenneally's since 1983, Rudyard's, the Red Lion, Pimlico and Shay McElroy's.

10 Houston restaurants open December 25: Cleburne Cafeteria's 80-year tradition, Bellaire Blvd dim sum, downtown steakhouses. Confirm hours each year.

Where to eat near Reliant Stadium (NRG), Houston: Gus’s Fried Chicken, Pappasito’s, Pappadeaux, three Goode Co. spots on Kirby, plus in-stadium picks.

What to eat at Reliant Stadium (formerly NRG): concessions by section, pre-game picks on Kirby Drive, bag rules, cashless tips, and METRO access.

The best hotel restaurants in Houston, from Hugo Ortega’s Oaxacan kitchen at the Marriott Marquis to afternoon tea at The St. Regis. 11 picks by occasion.