Eric Sandler
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Houston, TX, United States
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Piping-hot Houston pizzeria fires up second locale in buzzy Garden Oaks destination
One of Houston’s favorite pizzerias has quietly opened a second location. Bollo Woodfired Pizza is now open in Garden Oaks at the Stomping Grounds, Revive Development’s food-focused property at 1223 W 34th St. → Read More
Heights favorite bakery's in-house cafe announces surprise closing after 12-year run
A popular Heights cafe will soon serve its last meals. Kraftsmen Baking & Café will cease restaurant operations this Sunday, March 12, owner Scott Tycer announced. → Read More
Houston's 9 best neighborhood restaurants deliver diverse dishes for everyday cravings
The Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year category in the 2023 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards recognizes restaurants that are almost always there for their customers — meaning that they serve both lunch and dinner and are open at least six days a week. → Read More
Houston Rodeo's Foodie Awards buckle down on a smash sensation and pass on Carnival faves
Deciding what to eat at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo can be a bit overwhelming. Sure, it’s easy to stick with classics like turkey legs and corn dogs, but what about all the other choices? → Read More
Houston's history-making new 2-screen rooftop cinema leads week's top stories
Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. → Read More
Pappas restaurant group grills City of Houston over its future at Hobby Airport
A fight has broken out between one of Houston’s most prominent restaurant groups and the City of Houston over the future of its restaurants at Hobby Airport. Pappas Restaurants has launched a social media campaign — dubbed #SaveOurPappas — calling on supporters to urge Houston City Council to reject a proposed concessions contract with Areas, a subsidiary of the Spain-based Areas SAU. → Read More
Ben Berg's new retro-style diner slices into the Heights with sweet Carvel treats
Ben Berg isn’t slowing down any time soon. The founder of Berg Hospitality, the local restaurant group behind concepts such as The Annie Cafe, B&B Butchers, and Trattoria Sofia, is adding an old school soda fountain to his roster. → Read More
Where to drink in Houston right now: 17 top-shelf spots to toast National Margarita Day
Not to get too meta, but food holidays are silly. No one should need a PR-driven fake food holiday as the excuse to eat a cheeseburger or oysters or anything else. → Read More
Gin-obsessed Heights seafood restaurant and happy hour spot announces closing date
One of Houston’s best seafood restaurants will close next month. 1751 Sea & Bar will serve its last shellfish tower on March 4, owner Sambrooks Management Company announced. → Read More
Legendary rock superpower Guns N' Roses heads to Houston on new world stadium tour
Don’t cry, Guns N’ Roses fans. Your patience has been rewarded. → Read More
Tequila and whiskey-fueled Heights bar sets opening date for new East End location
The wait for a second location of one of Houston’s most popular bars will come to an end next week. Eight Row Flint will open its new location in the East End on Monday, February 20. → Read More
Australian-inspired, NYC-based coffee shop brews up third Houston locale in Rice Village
Australian-inspired, New York City-based coffee shop and cafe Bluestone Lane has opened its third Houston-area location in Rice Village. Located just around the corner from Navy Blue at 2412 University Blvd., the new cafe joins outposts in the Heights and the Galleria area. → Read More
Piping-hot Houston kolache bakery opens fourth location in bustling 'burb
One of Houston’s favorite kolache bakeries is coming to Pearland. Kolache Shoppe will open its fourth Houston-area location this summer in Pearland’s Broadway Plaza shopping center at 11940 Broadway St. → Read More
Houston Restaurant Weeks’ casual offshoot kicks off with diverse new dining options
Houston Restaurant Weeks’ more casual sibling kicks off this week. Eat Drink HTX runs from February 15-28. → Read More
Cherished River Oaks French bakery marks 50th anniversary milestone with modern new look
A River Oaks staple for French breads, pastries, and other sweets has a fresh new look. French Gourmet Bakery is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a comprehensive set of renovations to its location at 2250 Westheimer Rd. → Read More
Celebrate Houston's culinary all-stars at the 2023 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards
Get ready to celebrate the stars of Houston's restaurants and bars. The annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards returns this spring — and tickets are on sale now. → Read More
Idyllic Houston neighborhood ranks as 2nd richest in Texas, plus week's hottest headlines
Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. → Read More
Tex-Mex staple makes big Houston return Houston in familiar River Oaks District space
One of Dallas’s most popular Tex-Mex restaurants is returning to the Houston area. Mi Cocina has claimed the former Seasons 52 location near River Oaks District (4410 Westheimer Rd.) for a new restaurant that will open this fall. → Read More
2 Austin restaurants make Texas Monthly's list of best new spots in the state
Texas Monthly editor Patricia Sharpe has published her list of Texas' Best New Restaurants in 2023. Numbered one to 10, it’s open to establishments that opened between December 1, 2021 and December 1, 2022, and it must be a restaurant's first Texas location. → Read More
Longtime Houston fast casual restaurant darts into The Woodlands with fresh new location
An enduring, Houston-based fast casual restaurant has arrived in The Woodlands. Café Express opened its new location at 3091 College Park Dr. → Read More