The carrots from March made the listing for September.
It’s a part of the job: consuming our means by Houston, one plate at a time. From smoky barbecue joints to underrated strip mall gems, the Houstonia workforce is on the hunt for what’s scrumptious and value your time. Every month, we spherical up the bites that caught with us—the superbly crisped, the unexpectedly balanced, the unforgettable. These are the dishes we will’t cease occupied with.
Go for the spicy vegan ramen at Mensho for a lighter dish with loads of umami.
Matcha Duck and Spicy Vegan Ramen at Mensho
Bellaire
We’re Houstonia. We stay in Houston. In fact we speak about meals 24/7 within the editorial chat. Our wonderful artwork director, Todd, requested about our favourite ramen spots. I’m a Tiger Den devotee—and nonetheless am—however when our editor in chief, Brittany, began citing Mensho (by the way, in the identical purchasing middle pretty much as good ol’ Tiger Den), I made a decision to attempt one thing totally different. And now I’ve a co-favorite ramen place. The matcha duck ramen is so decadent: wealthy and creamy (in all probability as a result of it is made with precise cream) and an ideal cheat day deal with. The lighter, spicy vegan ramen balances the signature umami taste of ramen with a satisfying quantity of piquancy. Save the mushroom for final. It soaks up all the good things. —Meredith Nudo, arts and tradition editor
Heights, Spring Department, Montrose
Duckstache Hospitality has gone wild with its numerous sushi bars and hand roll eating places over the previous few years. Although I’m a frequent buyer at Duckstache’s idea, Himari, I discovered myself at Handies Douzo throughout a catch-up lunch with a buddy. Hand rolls have been an more and more in style alternative for sushi aficionados throughout the town, however at Handies Douzo, the kanpachi crudo gained me over. Slices of amberjack tuna are seasoned with Thai chilies and sanbaizu, a Japanese dressing product of vinegar, soy sauce, and mirin. It’s all the things you need as summer season ends—candy, bitter, umami, and completely refreshing. —Erica Cheng, information and metropolis life editor
Tacos Doña Lena’s birria plate reigns supreme.
Birria Platter for Two at Tacos Doña Lena
spring department, heights
There’s one thing particular about dipping a meat-filled taco right into a consommé that screams fall. Possibly it’s as a result of historically, birria is a stew, good for chilly days. However in Houston, when it’s nonetheless 99 levels out, we accept tacos. At Tacos Doña Lena, the birria platter reigns supreme and simply is likely to be the very best deal on the menu. For simply $35, birria followers can break up two tacos, two quesabirrias, and their alternative of two birria-stuffed gorditas or two tortas. Pair that smorgasbord with sides of rice, beans, consomme, and TDL’s six signature salsas, and also you’re golden.—EC
The Berkshire pork frito pie provides an elevated tackle a childhood favourite.
Midtown
After a tough week, there’s nothing higher than getting collectively along with your greatest buddy for a meal accompanied by some wine, and some weeks in the past, I did simply that. Brennan’s of Houston held a wine dinner on September 12 with Sonoma vineyard Rodney Robust. The night kicked off with creamy Buffalo shrimp and grits, paired with glasses of Davis Bynum sauvignon blanc, adopted by a Berkshire pork frito pie, a sublime tackle a extra informal childhood favourite, served with a reserve pinot noir. The finale: a young beef particles po-boy complemented with a glass of pinot noir. —Sofia Gonzalez, meals and journey editor
Remodel the burrata and tigelle right into a sandwich for a candy and savory chunk at Lee’s.
Burrata + Tigelle at Lee’s
Rice village
Whereas the drinks are the star of the present at this cocktail bar (you possibly can’t go flawed with the blood orange margarita or the Cynar mojito), the meals can be a standout. Highlights embrace the refreshing tuna crudo, crispy fried calamari with spicy tomato and Calabrese aioli, and the chopped Caesar salad. However the burrata and tigelle dish is a should when visiting, the tigelle punctuated with recent rosemary the right vessel for the burrata. Make it right into a sandwich, however not earlier than swirling the blueberries into the combo to make for a candy and savory chunk. —SG
Carrots at March
Montrose
A tasting menu is at all times thrilling, however particularly in relation to consuming at Michelin-starred restaurant March. The upscale Montrose restaurant from Goodnight Hospitality is thought for its exploration of the Mediterranean area by meals, cocktails, and wine, providing a tasting menu that modifications twice a 12 months. Diners who go to there now are in for an evening of beautiful flavors from the shoreline of the Levant. Each dish right here is outstanding, however the carrot course is especially noteworthy, because it incorporates the basis in myriad methods. Glazed carrots are plated with chamomile yogurt, spiced honey, carrot oil and powder, and a smoked carrot puree that provides it a traditional Texas barbecue style. —SG
The Dilly Bread from Nobie’s is fluffy and flavorful.
montrose
Though I’ve lived in Montrose for years, I’m ashamed to say that I solely not too long ago tried out Nobie’s. Thank goodness I did. I began with the Dilly Bread, a must-try for dill lovers all over the place. This pull-apart milk bread is loaded with garlic and “all the things” butter, with the choice of including smoked trout roe for an extra $7 (completely price it). Every chunk is fluffy and stuffed with wealthy, briny taste. One other must-try dish for any first timer: the Nonno’s Pasta, a comforting bowl of tagliatelle bolognese that pairs nicely with the bibb salad for a pasta-salad scenario. Save room for dessert. The olive oil cake deserves all of the raves. —SG
We’re nonetheless dreaming concerning the steak and dumplings from Native Public Eatery.
The Woodlands
A drive out to The Woodlands may appear daunting, however the inflow of eating places opening within the master-planned neighborhood makes it price it. Certainly one of its latest additions, Native Public Eatery, opened in August, providing American classics, similar to sandwiches, burgers, and pizza, usually with a novel twist. I began with the loaded crispy potatoes, layered with Parmesan horseradish aioli, bacon, jalapeños, and shaved Grana Padano. Subsequent, I had the spice-laden tandoori hen pizza and the fried hen ramen. The steak and dumplings served because the protein-packed most important occasion. Shrimp and pork dumplings, accompanied by an 8-ounce primed sirloin, are plated atop a garlic chili sauce and gochujang mayo. It’s steakhouse consolation colliding with daring Asian spice. —SG
