Outside the Loop

Lotus Seafood: Ultimate Spot for Seafood in Houston

Lotus Seafood may be new to us, but they are most definitely not new to the Houston food scene. With the ever changing restaurant scene i...

Mama Le Vietnamese Cuisine: New Spot for Delicious Pho

Last week, Matt and I played the "if you can only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be" game. My answer wa...

Just Grk: Our New Favorite Gyro in H-Town

There are a ton of gyro places all over Houston, but how many of those are actually staying true to their Greek origins? We haven’t ventu...

State Fare: Where to Go When You Want Good Ol' Southern Comfort Food

State Fare opened up almost a couple years ago, serving up scratch-made, homestyle Southern comfort dishes at Memorial City. Here you'll ...

Ostioneria La Reyna: Truly Authentic Mexican Seafood

It's not every day you run into a hole in the wall Mexican seafood restaurant, but surprise, today is that day! Osteoneria La Reyna is yo...

Las Brasas: Houston's First Charcoal Chicken Joint

Not too long ago, Las Brasas Charcoal Chicken opened up just outside the Energy Corridor, becoming the first place in Houston you'll find...

Cocohodo: Charming Coffeeshop in Katy!

Carrying on with our "Katy" series, we present to you, Cocohodo! If you follow our Instagram stories, you may have caught that we were as...

Kingdom Bakery: Kolaches, Cakes, and Other Sweets in Katy!

Last weekend, we took a foodie trip to Katy, trying out some of the new spots that have just opened up in the suburbs of Houston. Our fir...

Nirmanz Food Boutique: Authentic Indian Street Food in Sugarland

Dive feet first into the cuisine of spice at Nirmanz Food Boutique. As someone who is rather new to Indian cuisine (I've probably only ha...

Pinch Seafood Restaurant & Bar: Seafood with a Southern Flair

Seafood is my ultimate comfort food - any time of the day, in any shape, form, or fashion. So when I heard Pinch Seafood Restaurant & Bar...

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