Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast in Spring wins James Beard Award for best Texas chef
The Houston-area restaurateur prevailed against award-winning and Michelin-recognized chefs from across the Lone Star State. Another local honoree was Toni Tipton-Martin, a Houston-based author and nutrition journalist who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Thirteen Houston-area chefs, restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists
The awards that recognize exceptional eateries around the country include three new categories this year — Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service.
Keith Lee announces move to Texas nearly year after rave Houston food reviews
Lee's move comes almost a year after he stopped in Houston to try a handful of the city's eateries. He made the announcement in a Sunday TikTok video that was viewed more than 2.9 million times.
Houston Restaurant Weeks extended through Sept. 30 to benefit businesses affected by Beryl, derecho
With the extension, restaurants will only need to donate $1 per meal sold to benefit the food bank.
U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit alleges Houston area restaurants spent employee tips on condiments, to-go packaging
Between 2021 and 2023, the restaurants only paid a portion of the collected tips to employees and kept the remaining tips to pay for business expenses, "such as condiments and to-go packaging," according to court documents.
Michelin Guide restaurant reviews coming to Houston, other Texas cities
Having a restaurant receive one, two or three Michelin stars would instantly elevate its status in the city, which is known for its Tex-Mex, barbecue, Cajun cuisine and Vietnamese food, among other food genres.
Emmanuel Chavez of Houston restaurant Tatemó named as finalist for 2024 James Beard Award
Chavez, 34, is in the running for Best Chef in Texas. Last year Tatemó was a finalist for Best New Restaurant, a nationwide category.
Houston’s upcoming Black Restaurant Week showcases range of regional cuisine
About 70 restaurants, bars, bakeries and catering businesses from the Houston area are set to participate in Black Restaurant Week from March 31-April 14. The promotional event includes lots of food and drink specials.
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