Now on Resy: Koi, Sal Y Pimienta Kitchen, Trez Bistro, and More Local Favorites

You’ll definitely want to add this strikingly contemporary Japanese destination to your must-visit list for its sushi and sashimi made with fish straight from Japan, its array of rolls both classic and inventive, its range of kitchen dishes from kabocha soup to grilled yellowtail collar, and its luminous cocktails (the Tito’s-based Lycheetini is a house favorite).

There can’t be many better guides to the rich food and wine landscape of South America than Uruguayan-born restaurateur Gianfranco Percovich (of the late Tango & Malbec), and this “Salt & Pepper” restaurant proves the point with Peruvian-style ceviche, Argentine-style pastas, and a grilled grass-fed Uruguayan filet mignon that puts Wagyu to shame.

American fare with a Southern accent, 25 shrewdly chosen wines by the glass, DJs and live classical music (a side of cello with your ribeye?), a gallery’s worth of works by local artists, and a commitment to giving back to the community — what’s not to like about this jewel in Houston Heights?

It’s well worth the drive to Willis for a meal at this splendidly restored landmark 1885-vintage inn, where chef Chase Reid works things like house-made chorizo, smoked local quail, and Texas Wagyu beef into his generous multi-course Southern-accented menus.

The team that brought you Goodnight Charlie’s and Rosie Cannonball, including master sommelier June Rodil, has created a perfect template for a neighborhood wine shop: not just an impeccably curated set of standout wines, but beautifully chosen artisan cheeses, too, with a focus on small American producers. A one-stop spot for Houstonians to plan the perfect picnic — and more. And now the team at Montrose is offering personalized virtual shopping appointments on Resy.

Bring your friends to this spacious modern American restaurant and bar in a converted 1950s-era warehouse, so you can order plenty of the enticing menu offerings, which range from shareable appetizers to Neapolitan-style pizzas, and uncommon pastas like the signature H-Town chorizo carbonara.

For assorted empanadas, generous salads, grilled meats as served in Uruguay and Argentina, and a sampling of the Italian and South American specialties for which both countries are known, look no further than this family-run longtime Briarmeadow/Tanglewilde favorite — and don’t forget a bottle of Uruguayan Tannat.

This festive offshoot of the wildly popular Asiatown original brings new flavors to the Houston Farmers Market, thanks to James Beard finalist chef Trong Nguyen’s unique menu that melds the cuisines of Vietnam and Bayou Country. (Crawfish with Cajun garlic butter and Vietnamese spices? Yes, please.)

Edibles rise to a whole new level in the comfortable tropical-inspired surroundings at this innovative concept from Adyson and Andrew Alvis (of Grinder’s Coffee Bar and the original Wild in the Heights), where anything on the internationally flavored menu of shareables can be infused with CBD or THC upon request.

Wine-lovers, step right this way. At this stylish Old Town Spring destination, more than 20 wines are poured by the glass and almost 50 by the bottle, and the tapas offerings, many based on produce grown in the Plane & Level gardens, are just what you’ll want to eat as you sip.

If you can’t find something you want on the menu at this Galleria area favorite, you’re not hungry. The accent is definitely Middle Eastern, but local restaurant veteran Mike Tibi also offers salads, pastas, tacos, a burger, a vegetable platter, and so much more that the only problem is making a choice.

Make a note of this stylish Portuguese restaurant and wine bar from Shiva and Rick Di Virgilio (of De Gama), where you’ll find lots to love, from the warm and airy dining room to the array of savory Portuguese dishes (including a BBQ take on the famous piri piri chicken) and selection of underrated Portuguese wines.