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  • The best comforting fall food in Houston: The Full Menu

    The best comforting fall food in Houston: The Full Menu
    Oct 7 2026
    It only takes the smallest drop in temperature and a couple of days into October to get us dreaming of autumn and savoring any sign of cozy, cooler days ahead.From pho and menudo, to warm, comforting dishes featuring root vegetables, in this month's installment of The Full Menu, our gaggle of foodies digs into spots serving up fall favorites -- if only to help us pretend it’s 60 degrees outside.In the audio above, we hear from freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich, Michelle Wallace, chef and owner of B’tween Sandwich Co., and Katharine Shilcutt of Rice University.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Huynh RestaurantKim TàiEl Toro Mexican CafeTaquería Buey y VacaPuebla's Mexican KitchenDoña Maria Mexican CafeTacos La BalaLa Guadalupana MontroseAlamo TamalesMomma's TamalesCochinita & co.Ruggles GrillGatlin's BBQViola and AgnesGoode Co.Padre's Wine BarLucille'sRainbow LodgeColtivareGiacomo'sThe AudreyHouse of PiesKefita CoffeeTenfold Coffee Company
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    17 min
  • Houston’s best places for breakfast and brunch: The Full Menu

    Houston’s best places for breakfast and brunch: The Full Menu
    Sep 1 2026

    In this month's installment of The Full Menu, foodies dish on their favorite places for breakfast and brunch in Greater Houston.

    In the audio above, we hear from Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich, and Michelle Wallace, chef and owner of B'tween Sandwich Co.

    Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:
    Avalon Diner
    Dot Coffee Shop
    The Breakfast Klub
    CasaEma
    Gerardo's Dive-In
    B'tween Sandwich Co.
    Starr Bakery
    Koffeteria
    TelWink Grill
    Frank's Grill
    The Buffalo Grille
    Don Pepe
    Cucharita
    Traveler's Table
    Maximo
    Hugo's
    Squable
    Kolache Shoppe
    Kin Dee
    Magnol French Baking
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    18 min
  • Where to eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026: The Full Menu

    Where to eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026: The Full Menu
    Aug 4 2026
    Houston Restaurant Weeks is underway during the month of August and runs through Sept. 7. The event raises funds for the Houston Food Bank. In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers talk about what dishes local restaurants are offering this year and what they're looking forward to sampling.In the audio above, we hear from Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and chef and pitmaster Michelle Wallace, and Katharine Shilcutt of Rice University (and an original contributor on The Full Menu in her previous life as a food writer).Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:BludornBCN Taste & TraditionMAD HoustonBarbacana RestaurantThe Green Room RestaurantKitchen RumorsCaribbean Jerk PalaceEunice RestaurantThe Blind GoatBrennan's of HoustonRainbow LodgeCraft PitaStreet to KitchenEculentThe Chef's TableMarvino's Italian SteakhouseWatch
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    15 min
  • Summer Vibes Only: The Full Menu

    Summer Vibes Only: The Full Menu
    Jun 3 2026

    In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston foodies dish on their favorite cool patios and refreshing options for the summer heat.

    In the audio above, we hear from chef and pitmaster Michelle Wallace and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.

    Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:

    Happy Go LuckyWinnie'sEZ's Liquor LoungeBerwick's Bird of ParadiseMontrose Cheese & WinePOST HoustonClark's Oyster BarBlood Bros. BBQGatlin's BBQFeges BBQThe Pit RoomStomping GroundsFat Cat CreameryBollo Woodfired PizzaHouston DairymaidsThe French FarmCentral City Co-opBoo's Burgers
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    12 min
  • Great places for date night in Houston: The Full Menu

    Great places for date night in Houston: The Full Menu
    Mar 4 2026

    In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite restaurants around Houston to take a date or to have a date night with someone you love.

    In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.

    Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:

    Bludorn
    Poison Girl Bar
    Lola's Depot
    Drake's Hollywood
    Doc's Jazz Club
    Le Jardinier
    Cafe Leonelli
    Nancy's Hustle
    Street to Kitchen
    Lee's
    Milton’s Coastline Artisan Pizzeria
    Hypsi at Hotel Daphne
    Navy Blue Perseid
    Augustine Lounge
    West Alabama Ice House
    Tacos Tierra Caliente
    Central Market
    Weights + Measures
    93' Til
    The Marigold Club
    Late August
    Tatemó
    POST Houston
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    14 min
  • Houston’s best new restaurants of 2025: The Full Menu

    Houston’s best new restaurants of 2025: The Full Menu
    Jan 7 2026

    In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite new restaurants that have opened in the past year.

    In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.

    Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:

    Camaraderie
    Agnes and Sherman
    Boo's Burgers
    Yiayia's Greek Kitchen
    Silk Road
    Fielding's
    Latuli
    Turan Uygher Kitchen
    Good God, Nadine's
    Kaisen Sushi
    Berwick's Bird of Paradise
    Jonathan's the Rub

    (L-R) Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich discuss the local restaurant scene on The Full Menu.
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    14 min
  • Where to find the best European food in Houston: The Full Menu

    Where to find the best European food in Houston: The Full Menu
    Dec 2 2025
    Maybe you’re like Kevin McCallister’s family in Home Alone, and this holiday season you’ll be jetting off to Europe. If so, enjoy the sights and the food (and make sure all your kids actually get on the plane and, of course, be on the lookout for Joe Pesci).However, if you are not headed to Europe anytime soon but still want to sample the wonderful cuisine the continent has to offer (over the holidays or year-round), our food writers share some of their favorite places to get European dishes closer to home in this month's edition of The Full Menu.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and Sofia Gonzalez, food and travel editor for Houstonia.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Brasserie 19Toulouse Cafe and BarChardonBCN Taste & TraditionLe JardinierBasoAnnabelle BrasserieCamaraderieSquableMi LunaMADCosta Brava BistroBlue TubaKenny and Ziggy'sBarcelona Wine BarFish & Chips HoustonThe Red Lion HoustonCafe BrusselsCafe AdelIstanbul Grill
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    11 min
  • The best low-cost places to eat in Houston: The Full Menu

    The best low-cost places to eat in Houston: The Full Menu
    Nov 5 2025
    Dining out has been getting more expensive these days. So, we turn to our gaggle of foodies and seek their suggestions for the best low-cost eating options around town on this month's edition of The Full Menu.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Burger BodegaNarwhal Jousting ClubCantina BarbaMonkey's Tailburger-chanSomeburgerChamp BurgerDot Coffee ShopTacos Doña LenaFrank's PizzaHome Slice PizzaStar PizzaCoastline PizzeriaPizaro's PizzaOlive BranchAL Quick StopAladdinOishiiHuynhAlmaThien Ân SandwichesFeges BBQGatlin's BBQShawarma KingThe Brisket HouseCasaEmaCentral MarketTreebeards
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    14 min