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Chef Ryan Grimes spoons jerk chicken onto tortillas at Third Place.

Photo by: Annie Mulligan, Contributor

Review: Houston’s best new chefs are coming to life at Third Place

A collaborative, community-driven cafe in the Heights offers chefs space to experiment, connect and grow their vision.

Local eats

Masaba nigiri, or Japanese mackerel, with black olive puree at Soto.

Photo by: Annie Mulligan, Contributor

The best sushi in Houston

Here are the best sushi restaurants and counters the Chronicle food team recommends now.

The smoke and honey drink at the Bell and Crane.

Photo by: Sergio Trevino

Sixth Ward bar the Bell and Crane takes over Hendo's space

Sixth Ward bar Hendo's is now the Bell and Crane, revamped with new cocktails and nostalgic snacks like Dunkaroos.

Openings & Closings

Kim Son's 2001 Jefferson location near the downtown Chinatown offers spacious dining and a ballroom photographed Monday afternoon, Jan. 19, 2004, in Houston.

Photo by: Kevin Fujii, Houston Chronicle

Kim Son sets closing date for EaDo flagship after 43-year run

Kim Son’s departure ends a decades-long run that helped shape Houston’s Vietnamese dining scene.

Trump Burger's Houston location had a closed sign on the door during business hours Wednesday.

Photo by: Bao Ong, Houston Chronicle

Houston's Trump Burger appears closed after legal fights and immigration issues

The controversial mini-chain has been mired in months of battles over ownership, trademarks and a lease termination.

Radom Capital and Triten Real Estate Partners are planning a nearly 4.5-acre adaptive reuse of the historic Swift meatpacking and cottonseed oil refinery in the Houston Heights. The design by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture embraces the historic character of the buildings while reimagining spaces for modern restaurants, retailers and offices. Landscape architects Edgeland's design enhances green spaces and pedestrian connections from the project to the adjacent hike-and-bike trail.

Photo by: Michael Hsu Office Of Architecture

Merit Coffee, Escalante's set to open in historic Heights warehouse development

The Swift BLDG, a revamp of the old Swift and Co. refinery, will house restaurants, office space and wellness spots.

This Is It Soul Food staff Camryn Wilson fills an order during lunch hour Friday, May 19, 2023, at Third Ward in Houston. The famous soul food restaurant is opening a second location in Humble.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer

This Is It Soul Food closes in Third Ward

This Is It Soul Food, which once served Destiny’s Child singers Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, as well as former first lady Jill Biden. closes after 66 years.

Events at the Chronicle

Benchawan Jabthong 'Chef G' Painter works on assembling pork satay with coconut mashed potatoes from Street to Kitchen during The Houston Chronicle’s annual Culinary Stars event, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Houston.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

Tickets going fast for Houston Chronicle Top 100 restaurants event

The lineup includes Truth BBQ, BCN, Mimo, Maximo, Camaraderie, Xochi, Street to Kitchen and more.

Aprons on

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding from Anita Jaisinghani

Photo by: Carolina Ayala, Contributor

Make chocolate tapioca pudding for Diwali

This recipe is a simple, creamy twist on a classic pudding, created by Houston chef Anita Jaisinghani, to share with friends and neighbors this Diwali.