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The Full Menu from Houston Matters

The Full Menu from Houston Matters

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 Food writers dish on their favorite places to eat in Greater Houston.℗ & © 2025 Houston Public Media Art Cooking Food & Wine Politics & Government Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Houston’s best new restaurants of 2025: The Full Menu

    Houston’s best new restaurants of 2025: The Full Menu
    Jan 7 2026

    In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite new restaurants that have opened in the past year.

    In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.

    Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:

    CamaraderieAgnes and ShermanBoo's BurgersYiayia's Greek KitchenSilk RoadFielding'sLatuliTuran Uygher KitchenGood God, Nadine'sKaisen SushiBerwick's Bird of ParadiseJonathan's the Rub

    (L-R) Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich discuss the local restaurant scene on The Full Menu.
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    14 mins
  • Where to find the best European food in Houston: The Full Menu

    Where to find the best European food in Houston: The Full Menu
    Dec 2 2025
    Maybe you’re like Kevin McCallister’s family in Home Alone, and this holiday season you’ll be jetting off to Europe. If so, enjoy the sights and the food (and make sure all your kids actually get on the plane and, of course, be on the lookout for Joe Pesci).However, if you are not headed to Europe anytime soon but still want to sample the wonderful cuisine the continent has to offer (over the holidays or year-round), our food writers share some of their favorite places to get European dishes closer to home in this month's edition of The Full Menu.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and Sofia Gonzalez, food and travel editor for Houstonia.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Brasserie 19Toulouse Cafe and BarChardonBCN Taste & TraditionLe JardinierBasoAnnabelle BrasserieCamaraderieSquableMi LunaMADCosta Brava BistroBlue TubaKenny and Ziggy'sBarcelona Wine BarFish & Chips HoustonThe Red Lion HoustonCafe BrusselsCafe AdelIstanbul Grill
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    11 mins
  • The best low-cost places to eat in Houston: The Full Menu

    The best low-cost places to eat in Houston: The Full Menu
    Nov 5 2025
    Dining out has been getting more expensive these days. So, we turn to our gaggle of foodies and seek their suggestions for the best low-cost eating options around town on this month's edition of The Full Menu.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Burger BodegaNarwhal Jousting ClubCantina BarbaMonkey's Tailburger-chanSomeburgerChamp BurgerDot Coffee ShopTacos Doña LenaFrank's PizzaHome Slice PizzaStar PizzaCoastline PizzeriaPizaro's PizzaOlive BranchAL Quick StopAladdinOishiiHuynhAlmaThien Ân SandwichesFeges BBQGatlin's BBQShawarma KingThe Brisket HouseCasaEmaCentral MarketTreebeards
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    14 mins
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