Even the menus (and the hands) are tiny at Toy Gun Pew Pew Saloon. Photo by Ryan Baker. Christopher Huang, owner of Ninja Ramen and Narwhal Jousting Club, has opened a new, unique bar. Toy Gun Pew Pew Saloon is located at 4219 Washington, directly behind Ninja Ramen and facing Thompson Street, and Huang is hailing it as the world’s smallest shot bar. The exterior of Toy Gun Pew Pew Saloon. Photo by Ryan Baker. Huang is [in]famous for his sense of humor, and this new shot bar is a perfect example as to why. Coming in at a whopping…

HOUSTON – Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it’s returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place. SEE WHAT’S BEEN FEATURED FOR HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Houston using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans! Southern Jerks – Rating: 0.0/5…

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings: Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. 500 DallasGuests can enjoy a five-course wine dinner paired with a rare library of RIoja selections from the renowned producer Bodegas Manzanos. Featured vintages include the 1961, 1964 and 1981 alongside the current 2014 Gran Reserva. Reserve seats ($295 per person) via OpenTable. Cheers for Charity at Red Oak Ballroom Saturday, 4 p.m. (3 p.m. VIP) 816 Town and CountryCharitable wine-tasting event Cheers for Charity supports Second Chances and its efforts to serve orphaned children. Guests can sip for a cause as they enjoy…

Hungry’s, 5750 Woodway, opens August 19. It’s the third location for the longtime family-owned restaurant which first opened in Rice Village nearly 50 years ago. Its second location in Memorial opened 43 years ago, so this expansion into the Tanglewood area has been a long time coming since it was first announced in 2022, as we reported here in the Houston Press. Owned by the Nowamooz and Sharifi families, its newest location is being led by the next generation as it offers its modern mix of American and Mediterranean cuisine. click to enlarge Hungry’s Woodway has a coveted spot. Photo…

Best Burgers in Houston When it comes to finding the best burgers in Houston, the city offers a mouthwatering array of options that cater to every craving. For a gourmet experience, Sukos Burger stands out with its inventive and flavor-packed creations, perfect for those looking to indulge in a high-quality burger. If you’re in the mood for a classic yet exceptional burger, Cliff’s Hamburger Grill delivers old-school charm and timeless flavors that have made it a local favorite for decades. Meanwhile, Flip n’ Patties brings a unique twist to the table with its Filipino-American fusion burgers, offering a fresh and…

The statistics on food insecurity among college students are less than appetizing. Studies suggest hunger on campuses negatively impacts graduation rates and adversely affects approximately one-third of all students at colleges and universities. The University of Houston has accepted the challenge to literally feed student success. UH’s Cougar Cupboard, supported by the Houston Food Bank , has served as a model campus food pantry, inspiring other institutions of higher education throughout the Houston area and across the country. The Cupboard is located in University Lofts and provides students with non-perishable groceries, fresh produce and general necessities such as cleaning supplies…

LOUISE, Texas – A businessman known in the Houston community for creating a popular, fan-favorite restaurant has officially stepped into his next project.Lynn Price, one of the founders of the Turkey Leg Hut, announced the opening of his newest restaurant location which will be about 75 miles southwest of Houston.SEE ALSO: Houston personalities: Meet the couple behind Houston’s famous Turkey Leg HutPrice’s brand-new, Oyster Hut brick-and-mortar, will be opening its doors in Louise, Texas soon and some social media users say they can’t wait!The eatery will be located at 701 FM 1160 in Louise, which according to Price is only…

Keeping up with Austin’s food scene is basically a full-time job, but one large festival is catching attendees up with all the developments of 2024. The Austin Food & Wine Festival has released tickets for its 2024 event, from November 1-3, and teased a lineup of dozens of big-name chefs from more than 50 Texas restaurants.This festival by Food & Wine Magazineand C3 Presents puts the city’s top chefs and beverage producers right in front of foodies, with tiny workstations set up in long rows at Auditorium Shores, where they’ll hand out samples all day — usually until they run…

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Community volunteers sift and sort through produce at the Houston Food Bank facility (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell, 2022 Getty Images)HOUSTON – National Nonprofit Day is Saturday, August 17, but it doesn’t mean that should be the only day we remember to help out our neighbors in need.No matter what cause you’re passionate about, each is important and worth raising awareness for. That’s why KPRC 2 has compiled a list of just some of the dozens of Houston-area nonprofits people can turn to to donate, volunteer, or just spread the word.See the list below:Arts and…

Meet Beatriz Martines, the woman behind Xalisko Cocina Mexicana. HOUSTON — She went from working as a lunch lady to leading her very own restaurant. Meet Beatriz Martines, the woman behind Xalisko Cocina Mexicana.  The 21st Annual Houston Restaurant Weeks is happening now – September 2nd. Xalisko Cocina Mexicana is one of 400 participating restaurants, offering amazing multi-course meals at unbeatable prices. They’ll make donations from every meal to the Houston Food Bank and every dollar donated turns into meals for those in need. For more information on Xalisko, click here. For more information on Houston Restaurant Weeks, click here.…