The Trill smash taco features Trill Burgers’ crispy beef smash burger patty with American cheese smashed onto a white corn tortilla, topped with citrus slaw, jalapenos, chipotle aioli, Trill taco seasoning, and Bregman’s Wild Sol salsa | Dylan McEwan Plus, AAPI Restaurant Weeks kick off in Houston, chef Monica Pope teaches at a local university — and more intel Bun B’s Trill Burgers is collaborating with Houston Astros player Alex Bregman on Trill Burgers’ newest menu item — the Trill smash taco (TST). Available to the public on Cinco de Mayo this Sunday, the Trill smash taco features Trill Bu ..read more

Blue Tuba bridges Eastern European cuisine and Southern hospitality through its pan-fried schnitzel  | Dylan McEwan A rocker-turned-chef brings Euro-Tex tacos and Slovak macaroni and cheese to the Heights neighborhood The Heights welcomed “Euro-Tex” restaurant Blue Tuba to the neighborhood this week. The restaurant opened its doors on Wednesday, May 1 in the upstairs space formerly occupied by Harold’s in the Heights, and features an eclectic menu of European dishes infused with Texas flavors. “We’re so excited to be here and bring Euro-Tex cuisine to the Heights community, and get r ..read more

The espresso martini and carajillo are among the shop’s most popular beverages. | Becca Wright Find espresso martinis, truffle grilled cheese sandwiches, and plenty of pastries at the ritzy hotel Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and partners Juan Carlos Martinez de Aldecoa and Jimmy Doan are expanding their mobile cart coffee business in Hyatt’s Thompson Houston. The newest outpost of Maven Coffee and Cocktails opened on Wednesday morning, following the success of the Rex Hospitality Group’s mobile carts at Minute Maid Stadium and the Toyota Center. “We knew we were ready to expand, and Thom ..read more

Find Central Texas-style barbecue and plenty of sides at the Pit Room. | Duc Hoang Find Czech-style beef, macaroni and cheese, and an in-house ice cream sandwich station at the new location A second location of the acclaimed Pit Room opened in Memorial City this week. Known for its Central Texas-style barbecue, fans of plates like Czech-style beef, charro beans, and elote will find a similar menu at the larger space, which boasts an expansive indoor and outdoor seating area, a retail meat market, and specialty menu items. “Joining the Memorial City community is an exciting next step as we expa ..read more

Lyndell “Lynn” Price was charged with misdemeanor assault in connection to a February bar fight | Turkey Leg Hut/Facebook The 42-year-old was charged with misdemeanor assault in connection with a February bar fight Turkey Leg Hut co-founder Lyndell “Lynn” Price has been accused of assaulting an unidentified man during a bar fight earlier this year, according to court documents obtained by the Houston Chronicle. The misdemeanor charge adds to a slew of legal issues facing Turkey Leg Hut’s former co-owner. According to the publication, the fight occurred just a few days before Nakia Holmes, his ..read more

Molihua opened in Houston on Tuesday. | Brian Kennedy The highly anticipated Blossom Hotel restaurant opened on Tuesday Michelin-starred chefs Ho Chee Boon and Hideki Hiwatashi opened the anticipated Molihua on Tuesday, April 23. Located on the second floor of the Blossom Houston in the Medical Center, “Molihua,” which means “jasmine” in Mandarin, brings contemporary Japanese cuisine, dim sum, and sweets to the community. “Molihua is more than what is on the plate, but a way for all of us to connect and further our understanding of one another,” chef Boon said in a press statement. “It brings ..read more

Julep will host its annual Kentucky Derby party in May. | Marco Torres Plus, the Saint Arnold Brewing Company turns 30 — and more intel The James Beard Award-winning bar owner Alba Huerta will host Julep’s annual Kentucky Derby party at the Washington Avenue location on Saturday, May 4 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Huerta is teaming up with Top Chef contestant Michelle Wallace of B’tween Sandwich Co., who will serve Mint Julep-friendly bites throughout the day, and DJ G-Funk and DJ Goodfat are among several artists that will provide party’s soundtrack. Expect Houstonians dressed in their derby best fo ..read more

Many Jewish families enjoy matzo ball soup during Passover, and year-round. | Becca Wright Bakeries, caterers, and restaurants are gearing up to celebrate the Jewish holiday Passover (known in Hebrew as “pesach”) begins Monday, April 22, and ends Tuesday, April 30. The holiday commemorates the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt and their freedom from enslavement. During the eight-day period, those who observe the holiday don’t consume various foods, including certain meat and seafood, fermented foods, and chametz — leavened grains and food prohibited during the holiday. Families gather tog ..read more

Find barbacoa, fish, and sweet potato tempura tacos at Maximo in West University. | Julie Soefer The buzzy new restaurant from the Local Foods Group boasts short rib pastrami tortas, lentil hummus imbued with chile crisp, and plenty of frozen margaritas to go around Since opening in early April, nixtamalization specialist Maximo has become one of Houston’s most popular new restaurants. The collaborative effort between Benjy Levit and Dylan Murray of Local Foods, Eau Tour, and Lee’s Den’s, and chef Tony Luhrman, pays homage to Mexican and Texan heritage cooking, and the Gulf Coast region. The 1 ..read more

There will be plenty of dishes from all over the world at Sugar Land’s first Bazaar Food and Wine festival. | Courtesy of Sugar Land Town Square Plus, Post Oak Plaza welcomes a new Local Foods location — and more intel In partnership with the James Beard Foundation, the Bazaar Food and Wine Festival will make its debut at Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday, May 18. The festival celebrates Houston’s cultural and culinary diversity through food, drink, dance, music, fashion, and design. Victoria Elizondo of Cochinita & Co, Mayank Istwal of Musaafer, Yotam Dolev of Hamsa, Benchawan Painter of ..read more