Four Things In Houston Not to Miss This Month
- Moms and Mahjong: Mother’s Day is just around the corner and there’s no better way to celebrate the maternal figures in your life than treating them to a great meal (and maybe a strong drink or two, if that’s their style). It’s not too late to make a Resy on the patio for Little Hen’s Mother’s Day brunch on May 10, where $65 gets you a tower of pastries and a main dish from the prix fixe menu. Le Jardinier also honors moms with Mother’s Day brunch featuring a $140 four-course, spring-inspired prix fixe menu curated by executive chef Felipe Botero and pastry chef Tiffani Gkaris. Meanwhile, William Price Distilling is hosting a two-hour Mother’s Day Cocktail Class: For $75 per person, you’ll receive learn how to craft an espresso martini, a honey-ginger French 75, and a strawberry-lemon refresher. The next day, May 11, head over to Tinys No. 5 for Mahjong Monday, where a breakfast spread of quiches, mini parfaits, a cheeseboard, coffee, and mimosas, as well as rousing games await. Book these experiences and more on Resy’s Events page.
- New Additions: Comma Hospitality — the team behind Neo, Kira, and Oru — continues its expansion in Houston with Toga, an izakaya-style concept focused on yakitori, curries, rice bowls, noodles, and other Japanese pub snacks. Pro tip: Try the Toga burger, made with wagyu grind, Comté, tomato marmalade, and red onion, served between a pillowy potato bun. Also new on Resy is Soma Sushi, which has been operating on Washington Avenue for nearly 20 years serving traditional Japanese dishes with a modern twist. A short drive to West University Place brings you to Osteria di Mercato, a cozy 30-seat restaurant offering contemporary Italian cuisine with a wine-forward beverage program. Cap the night off with a Resy at Clarkwood, an intimate cocktail bar that delivers seasonal drinks and romantic vibes. Explore these and more on New On Resy.
- Celebrating AAPI Month: Houston’s dining scene is famously diverse, and when it comes to Asian fare, the range is especially far-reaching. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting some of the Asian American-led restaurants that have put a stamp on our city. At Kira and Katami, seafood sourced fresh from Japan takes center stage, while Hidden Omakase and MF Sushi offer exquisite omakase experiences, and Norigami keeps it casual with overstuffed hand rolls. Traveler’s Table and sister restaurant Traveler’s Cart weave together a global menu that includes dishes inspired by cultures across the Asian continent. Where Osha Thai Kitchen and Silk N Spice deliver bold, comforting Thai classics, Moon Rabbit channels modern Vietnamese flavors with finesse. In the mood for dim sum? Silk Road hits all the right notes with handcrafted dumplings, noodle rolls, and buns. Consider these a mere starting point.
- Crust We Trust: Houston’s pizza game is getting stronger by the day, and these spots are proof. At Tiny Champions, expect wood-fired pies with perfectly blistered crusts and seasonal toppings. Pizzana brings its signature Neo-Neapolitan style — light, chewy, and expertly charred — to the mix. Newer addition Murray’s Pizza and Wine pairs crowd-pleasing slices with a thoughtful wine list, while Duckys Jr leans into neighborhood-joint vibes and tavern-style pies. In Katy, Fuzzy’s Pizza is a go-to for Chicago-style deep dish pies that hit every time. And chef Bryan Caswell offers his own leveled-up takes at Latuli, with a truffle pepperoni and a seafood pizza featuring jumbo lump crab, crispy guanciale, pecan pesto, and herby watercress. Whether you’re after a classic slice or a pie worth driving across town, Houston’s got you covered.
New to the Hit List (May 2026)
BeauSoleil, Coltivare, House of Bowls, Nori Nori.
