Caracol
This restaurant from storied husband-and-wife team Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught focuses on coastal Mexican cuisine. In keeping, the group's longtime sommelier Sean Beck has curated a white-heavy wine list…
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This restaurant from storied husband-and-wife team Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught focuses on coastal Mexican cuisine. In keeping, the group's longtime sommelier Sean Beck has curated a white-heavy wine list…
The restaurants in husband-and-wife team Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught's empire are among the most consistently excellent experiences in town. Key to that success are the intimately tailored beverage programs…
One of Houston's old-guard steakhouses, Pappas Bros. is not only a temple of meat, but a drinking mecca too. Just about as old school and big money as you can get,…
As the boozy half of an avant-garde restaurant outfit, drinks at the Provision's bar often take unexpected turns. Seasonal produce and spices usually reserved for a chef's hand all find…
Triniti is one of Houston's culinary gems, and its newly refocused bar, Sanctuari, is a destination in its own right. With its cool, two-tone floor, pale Nordic chairs and modern…
Down House is one of those wonderful places that wears many hats, and wears them well. From mid-morning coffee to family dinner to a first date, Down House's simple but…
New to the scene, Pax Americana is quickly gaining a reputation for its compelling wine program. Unlike ubiquitous Texas steakhouses with their embarrassment of overblown cabernet sauvignon, Pax's exclusively American…
Chef Chris Shepherd is Houston's first chef to win a James Beard Award in nearly 20 years. Shepherd's food draws from Houston's rich ethnic scene, which means sommelier Matthew Pridgen…
Rudyard’s is well-worn and well-loved for its above average bar food, surprisingly good beer selection and one of the most eclectic stages in the city. Local favorites threaten to break…
A who’s who of Houston artists, musicians and general weirdos make up the bulk of the clientele atnotsuoH, but all are welcome. You might get pulled into a chess game…