Opulent new nightclub channels decadence of ancient Persia in Midtown

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/30 9:34A Eric Sandler

A posh new nightclub aims to elevate Midtown's bustling nightlife scene. Set to open this Friday, July 1, Babylon is the first Houston project for Denver-based Jet Hospitality. Located in the former...

Beard Award-winning Houston chef dishes on new Galveston hotel project

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/30 6:39A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," James Beard Award-winning chef Justin Yu joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss his various projects. The chef-owner of acclaimed downtown...

First Ward’s Spring Street Bar Is Closed, But Not For Long

Eater Houston 6/30 5:40A Brittany Britto Garley

Spring Street Beer & Wine Garden abruptly closed earlier this month, but will reopen under new ownership in July. | Spring Street Beer & Wine Garden The beer and wine garden will reopen under new...

Astronaut-Themed Brewery to Blast Off in Houston's Hardy Yards This Fall

Eater Houston 6/30 4:02A Brittany Britto Garley

Karbach Brewing veterans Chris Fall and Craig “Rocky” Keener will open Bad Astronaut Brewery in Houston’s Hardy Yards this fall. | Content Haus Karbach Brewing Co. veterans are transforming a...

Anthony Bourdain-approved Houston BBQ joint opens new Pearland bistro

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/29 11:15A Eric Sandler

Pearland residents will be able to celebrate Independence Day with barbecue from one of the city's foremost smoked meat purveyors. A new bistro location of Burns Original BBQ celebrates its grand...

James Beard Award-Winning Chef’s Houston Steakhouse Moves to Regent Square

Eater Houston 6/29 6:33A Brittany Britto Garley

Anne Marie D’Arcy Chris Shepherd’s steakhouse reopens with more space and a swanky rooftop After roughly a two-week hiatus from service to prepare for its big move, James Beard Award-winning chef...

Finally! Chris Shepherd opens new location of his signature steakhouse

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/29 6:13A Eric Sandler

Chris Shepherd and the Underbelly Hospitality team are ready to unveil the new location of their signature steakhouse. The new Georgia James officially opens this Friday, July 1 in its new home in the...

Houston Is America’s Modern Fried Chicken Capital

Eater Houston 6/29 3:00A Brittany Britto Garley

It should come as no surprise that one of the most diverse cities in Texas is also the country’s top fried chicken town Appreciating the crunchy goodness that is fried chicken is universal. But in...

Houston Chefs and Local Group Will Host Potluck Fundraiser to Generate Support for Planned...

Eater Houston 6/28 9:53A Brittany Britto Garley

Brasil will donate all proceeds made from its “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” | Kirsten Gilliam Each chef will use their culinary talents to raise money in the name of reproductive rights Following the...

New Heights wine shop and bar uncorks boho charm and eclectic pours

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/28 9:17A Eric Sandler

The Heights will soon welcome a new wine shop and tasting room. Reata Cellars will open July 6 at 633 West 19th St. A Spanish word that refers to the leather rope carried by Mexican vaqueros -- and...

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Chain Slings Its Decadent Sweets to the Woodlands Area

Eater Houston 6/28 7:00A Brittany Britto Garley

Conroe’s Cinnaholic offers customizable vegan cinnamon buns and other sweet treats. | Cinnaholic Cinnaholic’s Conroe outpost will offer cinnamon buns with more than 20 types of frostings and toppings...

New brewpub taps into Bellaire with eclectic beers and diverse dishes

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/27 11:19A Eric Sandler

Bellaire's growing restaurant scene will soon include a new brewpub. CounterCommon Beerworks & Kitchen will open its location in the Bellaire Triangle next week (5413 Bellaire Blvd). Founded by head...

6 things to know in Houston food: Tastings, new menus, and more

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/27 9:43A Eric Sandler

Editor's note: Houston's restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let's stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Now open up north...

Cool Down at This New Dive Bar in Houston’s Heights This Summer

Eater Houston 6/27 6:06A Brittany Britto Garley

Matt Tanner wants to make EZ Liquor Lounge a Houston maintstay. | Mikah Danae Located next door to Coltivare, EZ’s Liquor Lounge promises cocktails and beer in frozen glassware Bar veteran Matt Tanner...

Houston Bar Owner to Host Fundraiser and Philanthropic Efforts Spotlighting Abortion Rights...

Eater Houston 6/24 10:32A Brittany Britto Garley

Mary Allen Angel will feature ACLU and Planned Parenthood as listed charities for her charity bar Angel Share HTX following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. | Claudia Casbarian...