This week, Houston will host AfroTech, the conference that draws tech companies and Black professionals from around the country.  It is going to be a TIME, full of networking and convening with our community after a crazy few weeks.  And no shade to our fellow Texas city, but I imagine that this version of AfroTech [...] The post Black Restaurants to Visit During AfroTech appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

It's so rare that I write blog posts.  Honestly it's also probably been years since I've dedicated a blog post to one restaurant, but this one is worth.  On June 18th, the fourth location of Toca Madera opened in Houston and I could not be more excited.  Originally started in Los Angeles, Toca Madera is [...] The post Toca Madera Houston appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

Welcome to Spring in Houston! Patio season, allergy season and also new restaurant season.  Not going to lie, as a food blogger and someone who loves dining out, I am overwhelmed with all of the new concepts coming to Houston.  Many are from restauranteurs and chefs that we already know and trust which makes them [...] The post New Houston Restaurants to Try this Spring appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

Growing up in Houston, I have been attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo since I was a little girl.  From Go Texan Day to the rodeo art contest, the rodeo is such a quintessential part of a Houston upbringing.  As an adult, I still love it and have learned more about all that the [...] The post 9 Tips for Rodeo Houston appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

As we wrap up 2023, I am reminded of my great dining experiences I had throughout the year.  Many of them right here in Houston where I live, while others happened during my travels.  Some restaurants provided excellent cuisine or unique dishes, while others provided fun atmosphere.  Here is a recap of my Fave Dining [...] The post Fave Dining Experiences of 2023 appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

Hi. It's me.  A Houstonian foodie here to give you the real about the inaugural Honeyland that went down in Sugar Land, Texas this weekend.  From the beginning, this event caught the attention of foodies like myself.  Promoters initially billed Honeyland as a food and wine festival with music acts, all of which would highlight [...] The post 10 Honeyland Fest Takeaways appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

This post includes affiliate links. This does not cost you anything, but will allow me to receive a percentage of the sale.  Houston is now under 100 degrees, so I’m going to call that fall! This time of year, I tend to stay home more to cook and bake.  Something about it getting darker earlier [...] The post Kitchen Items for Holiday Cooking appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

So, I went to see Beyonce in Toronto in July.   And about halfway through that concert I knew that as a Houstonian, I was going to have to make sure that I was in the building for the Houston show as well.  Now, I have yet to secure my tickets, because these prices are highway [...] The post Where to Eat in Houston Before Renaissance appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

When Beyonce announced the Renaissance tour dates, my friends and I were scrambling to find a city to see the show.   Yes, I live in Houston and obviously her hometown would be an excellent place to see her.  However, we wanted to get a vacation out of it!  So we looked at the schedule and [...] The post Renaissance in Toronto appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more

Calling all Houston Foodies, restaurant weeks is upon us!  Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) starts on August 1st and goes through Labor Day Weekend  For those newer to the city, during the month of August, Houston restaurants feature unique menus for brunch, lunch and dinner ranging from $25-55.  These meals are generally two to three courses [...] The post Houston Restaurant Weeks Recommendations appeared first on Black Girls Who Brunch ..read more