Food
Indulge in culinary delights and discover gastronomic wonders at AskWhitney Food section. From various cities and countrywide restaurants, savory recipes, and mouthwatering food photography, let your taste buds journey through a world of flavor.
Let’s Eat
Embark on your next adventure easily through food and culinary features on askWhitney.
I’m here to help you explore food in the Houston Area and popular restaurants worldwide.
Picking a place to eat can be overwhelming along with choosing what type of food you have a taste for. I have a category list for you to explore, by trying different cultural cuisine.
Need to Know
Disclaimer: I’d like to point out that the list of restaurants and bars is subject to change. I will update the information based on their business status, i.e., open or closed, and apply add-ons accordingly. Please keep in mind that there are many other restaurants in Houston that are not included in this list. However, the mentioned ones are my top picks or have piqued my interest.
New Spots
- Muse
- Verde Garden Htx (Mexican)
- Karne (Upscale Korean BBQ)
- Montrose Cheese and Wine
- Eau Tour (sister restaurant to Lee’s Den and Local Food)
- Jun
- Houston Hit List- Best New Houston Restaurants
- Benny Chows
- Pastore
- Andiron
- Albi
- Elro
- Ojo de Agua
- Little’s Oyster Bar (newest version on Pappas)
- PS-21
New Spots
1. New Spots + Happy Hours
Disclaimer: I’d like to point out that the list of restaurants and bars is subject to change. I will update the information based on their business status, i.e., open or closed, and apply add-ons accordingly. Please keep in mind that there are many other restaurants in Houston that are not included in this list. However, the mentioned ones are my top picks or have piqued my interest. Here’s the need to know for the new spots and favorite happy hours around the city of Houston, click the links to explore. These lists will be updated and added on to as new popular restaurants open and new happy hour specials arise.New Spots
Here is a list of new Houston MUST try restaurants/bars – Click the links- Muse
- Verde Garden Htx (Mexican)
- Karne (Upscale Korean BBQ)
- Montrose Cheese and Wine
- Eau Tour (sister restaurant to Lee’s Den and Local Food)
- Jun
- Benny Chows
- Pastore
- Andiron
- Albi
- Elro
- Ojo de Agua
- Little’s Oyster Bar (newest version on Pappas)
- PS-21
- Nando’s Peri Peri
- Patio by LaPasha (Mediterranean)
- The Chelsea
- Good Times Kitchen + Bar
- Off the Records Houston (vinyl record bar)
- Best Regard Houston
- ABURI SUSHI
- Toca Madera
- March Restaurant
Happy Hours
Here are some of my Favorite Happy Hour Spots- Click links to view happy hour specials- Bunaglow
- Monkey’s Tail
- Eight Row Flint
- Da Gama
- Blue Sushi Sake Grill
- AKA Sushi + Grill
- Willie G’s
- The Ready Room
- Hugo’s
- Xochi
- Nobu Houston (5-6pm)
- Axelrad Beer Garden
- Savoir (Tues-Fri. 1-5pm & Sat. & Sun. 3:30-5pm)
- Better Luck Tomorrow
- Ambrosia (Sun-Fri 5-7pm, Mon. 5-9pm)
- Oporto Fooding House & Wine
- Blanco Tacos + Tequila
- North Italia Bar and Restaurant
- Guard and Grace
2. Social Resources
Food Apps
Here are a few resourceful apps and websites I recommend downloading to discover more restaurants and bars:- Yelp (You can view the best food reviews that consumers have insight on restaurants they have tried recently or previously. Also, a good source for viewing pictures of the food items before ordering)
- Resy (Easy booking for the best restaurants in 80 cities worldwide.)
- Open Table (Easy access booking for reservations at multiple restaurants, ratings, and you can earn points as you book and dine.)
- Eater (Hottest, popular, essential restaurants around the world, also features top stories and articles.)
- Too Good To Go (resourceful way to end food waste: Too Good to Go (app) is a company that partners with local restaurants in Houston. They allow you to purchase a surprise leftover food box for a fraction of the retail price. Sometimes even low as $5 bucks to get rid of leftover kitchen food. With the various restaurants offering a “surprise box,” you do not know what food you will receive. It’s worth trying, and it saves food waste).
- OOO– Means “Out of Office” (personalized recommendations for travel ideas, food, and inspiration from various top influencers. It’s a one stop shop where you can book hotels, make restaurant reservations, add friends/collaborate and share personal recommendation places to your profile.)
Websites
Here are a few websites I recommend visiting and subscribing to stay updated on the latest new restaurants opening in the Houston Area and other Resourceful Websites for the discovery of more restaurants around the world.- Timeout – Food & Drink (Nationwide food and drink network news feed. They offer definitive restaurant guide lists, cooking tips + recipes and so much more.)
- Houston Culture Map (Houston news feed for city events, food festivals, restaurants + bars, what’s opening soon, and much more).
- Tasteatlas (world global atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients and authentic restaurants).
- Delish (easy go to for food recipes, food news, cocktails recipes, and tips & tools)
Food + Bar Lists
Disclaimer: I’d like to point out that the list of restaurants and bars is subject to change. I will update the information based on their business status, i.e., open or closed, and apply add-ons accordingly. Please keep in mind that there are many other restaurants in Houston that are not included in this list. However, the mentioned ones are my top picks or have piqued my interest. In addition, enjoy my top 5 food and bar link lists. Downloadable PDF Food and Bar List below.HOUSTON FOOD + BAR LIST
Ask Whitney Downloadable Houston Guide List *Please note all restaurants are not listed on the General Houston Downloadable Guide List, refer to website for hidden list and continuous guide booklet.Top 5 Brunch Spots
Recommended Brunch Spots
- State fare kitchen & bar
- Baba Yega
- Sunrise (popular)
- The toasted yolk cafe
- Annie’s cafe and bar
- Eloise Nichols Grill
- Dish Society
- Bosscat Kitchen & Liberations
- a’Bouzy
- Bisou (vibes)
- City Cellars HTX (vibes)
- Breakfast Klub (popular)
- Little Hen (cutest cafe’)
- Snooze
- Hungry’s
- Common Bond Bistro & Bakery
- Weights + Measures
- Phil + Derek (vibes + blk owned)
- Leeland house
- Tiny Boxwoods
- Rosalie
- Piggy’s Kitchen & Bar
- Adair Kitchen
- Toulouse (indoor + outdoor rivers-oaks)
- Grace’s (southern)
- Traveler’ Table
- D’Alba (patio seating)
- The Federal Grill
- FAMILY- STYLE BRUNCH/DINNER:
- Homestead
- Acme Oyster House
- First Watch (Breakfast)
- Mia’s Table
- Graces
- Another Broken Egg (breakfast)
- Toasted Yolk (breakfast)
- Daily Gather
- Le peep (breakfast)
- Elliot’s Table (Dinner)
- Hull & Oak (super cute- southern inspired cusisine)
Top 5 Breakfast + Coffee Spots
Happy Hours
Here are some of my Favorite Happy Hour Spots- Click the links to view happy hour specials
- Better Luck Tomorrow
- Ambrosia (Sun-Fri 5-7pm, Mon. 5-9pm)
- Oporto Fooding House & Wine
- Blanco Tacos + Tequila
- North Italia Bar and Restaurant
- Guard and Grace
- Axelrad Beer Garden
- Savoir (Tues-Fri. 1-5pm & Sat. & Sun. 3:30-5pm)
- 21 Houston Happy Hours You Shouldn’t Miss (Sourced by: Eater)
Food websites and apps
Websites and Apps that offer lifestyle experiences.
Yelp
Discover top-rated dining experiences through insightful consumer reviews on restaurants, providing a glimpse into recent and past dining adventures. Plus, explore mouthwatering food photos to help you decide before placing your order.
Open Table
Easily book reservations and access ratings with OpenTable, the convenient platform for dining reservations. Earn points with every booking and dining experience.
To Good To Go
resourceful way to end food waste: Too Good to Go (app) is a company that partners with local restaurants in Houston. They allow you to purchase a surprise leftover food box for a fraction of the retail price. Sometimes even low as $5 bucks to get rid of leftover kitchen food. With the various restaurants offering a "surprise box," you do not know what food you will receive. It’s worth trying, and it saves food waste
Resy
Easy booking for the best restaurants in 80 cities worldwide.
oOO
(out of office) personalized recommendations for travel ideas, food, and inspiration from various top influencers. It’s a one stop shop where you can book hotels, make restaurant reservations, add friends/collaborate and share personal recommendation places to your profile.
Eater
Hottest, popular, essential restaurants around the world, also features top stories and articles.
Houston Culture Map
Houston news feed for city events, food festivals, restaurants + bars, what’s opening soon, and much more
Taste Altlas
world global atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients and authentic restaurants
Time Out
easy go to for food recipes, food news, cocktails recipes, and tips & tools
Time Out
Nationwide food and drink network news feed. They offer definitive restaurant guide lists, cooking tips + recipes and so much more.
Eats Around the World
List of Top Must Try Unique Restaurants around the world. Currently, still exploring as I add on to this list… to be continued
