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The Hit ListHouston

The March Hit List: Lucille’s, Bludorn, Blood Bros., Wild Oats, and More

The restaurant industry is abuzz this month after the James Beard Foundation announced the full list of semifinalists for its…

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The Hit ListHouston

The February Hit List: Mastrantos, Burger-Chan, Musaafer, and More

From Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day to hotly anticipated grand openings and the long-awaited return of crawfish season, Houstonians…

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The Hit ListHouston

The January Hit List: Golfstrommen, Neo, Savoir, and More

It’s the start of a brand-new year, and despite Omicron crashing the party and delivering yet another back-handed blow to…

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Best of The Hit ListHouston

Xin Chao, Bludorn, Yelo, and More: Houston Dining’s Best in 2021

Despite an ongoing pandemic and the closure of some much-beloved restaurants, it’s still been quite a thrilling time for Houston’s…

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The Hit ListHouston

The December Hit List: UB Preserv, Toro Toro, Chivos, and More

Thanksgiving may be over and done, but there’s much more feasting to be had. After all, December is the ultimate…

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The November Hit List: Xin Chao, Indianola, Da Gama, and More

November’s upon us, and you know what that means: the holiday season has officially begun! And there’s no better way…

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The Hit ListHouston

The October Hit List: Concura, Urbe, Casa Nomad, and More

Word that the 19th season of “Top Chef” will be filming in the Bayou City may be dominating local food…

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The Hit ListHouston

The September Hit List: Uchi, Lucille’s, Ixim, and More

Tired of takeout but renewed pandemic anxiety got you feeling antsy about indoor dining again? Fortunately, fantastic al fresco options…

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Dish By DishHouston

Xin Chao’s Homage to Vietnamese Home Cooking, As Seen Through Five Dishes

For Christine Ha, owner of acclaimed Houston restaurants The Blind Goat and Xin Chao, cooking has always been deeply personal.…

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The Hit ListHouston

The August Hit List: Georgia James Tavern, Kata Robata, Haidilao, and More

August has arrived, and a host of new restaurant openings and exciting menu refreshes have come with it. More and…

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