Editor’s choice: 12 go-to Houston restaurants from our local expert
Living in Houston means being spoiled for choice when it comes to making the next dinner reservation—the city’s multicultural communities make for an equally diverse restaurant scene. Whatever my mood, there are places that excel at all kinds of flavors, from seriously spicy Thai delicacies to top-tier Southern classics.
After years of living in New York City pursuing my master’s degree in Food Studies, I moved home to my native Houston in 2017 and now contribute to publications including Chron and Houstonia. I love discovering the ways that Houston chefs and restaurants deliver dining experiences totally unique to the city, whether they’re months out from a grand opening or continuing their incredible decades-long runs.
I can always count on the following 12 restaurants when it comes to reliable weeknight dinners, a splurgy, special meal, or anything in between.
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