Eat, Drink & Houston

Eat, Drink, Hou

What Houston Is Craving This Weekend

In Houston, weekends don’t ask for overplanning—they invite curiosity. Whether it’s a dish you didn’t expect to love, a bar where the crowd carries the energy, or an exhibit that pulls you out of the cold and into something iconic, the city always gives you options worth choosing. This weekend, Houston leans into comfort, connection, and just enough indulgence to feel intentional.

Comfort, Elevated

Sometimes the most memorable dishes aren’t the loudest ones.

At Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera, the conveyor belt of pristine fish is impressive—but the quiet standout is chawanmushi. This steamed egg custard arrives warm and impossibly smooth, layered with briny ikura and sweet snow crab. It’s subtle, luxurious, and deeply comforting, the kind of dish that slows the meal down in the best way. Amid plates of tuna belly and salmon, this humble bowl becomes the thing you keep thinking about long after dinner ends.

It’s a reminder that Houston’s food scene isn’t just about spectacle—it’s about depth.

Romance, Without the Calendar Pressure

Valentine’s Day may be approaching, but Houston doesn’t wait for permission to be romantic.

Across the city, dining rooms are already setting the mood. Annabelle Brasserie offers Parisian charm with floral ceilings and a glowing dining room that feels celebratory before the first sip of wine. Brennan’s of Houston leans into classic elegance, where a French Quarter–style courtyard and tableside Bananas Foster turn dinner into theater.

For couples willing to venture a little farther, Eculent Restaurant & Liquid Lab transforms date night into an experience—playful, inventive, and just strange enough to feel unforgettable. Romance here isn’t rushed. It lingers.

Where Houston Watches Together

Sports seasons come and go, but the ritual stays the same.

Houston gathers at its bars—not just to watch, but to feel part of something bigger. Places like Kirby Ice House, Nick’s Place, and Pitch 25 thrive on collective energy. Whether it’s soccer, winter competitions, or the early buzz of baseball season, these watering holes turn games into shared moments, fueled by cold drinks, familiar faces, and the kind of background noise that makes the city feel alive.

You don’t need a favorite team—just a seat.

Art That Warms the Weekend

When the temperature drops, Houston looks inward—and upward.

At the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Frida: The Making of an Icon offers an immersive escape. The exhibition brings together works by Frida Kahlo alongside pieces by artists inspired by her legacy, tracing how her image, pain, and power became timeless. Seeing Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird in person grounds the experience—intimate, intense, and deeply human.

With Louvre Couture included in the same ticket, the museum becomes more than a stop. It becomes the plan.

The Weekend, Curated

Houston doesn’t demand that you do everything—it just asks that you choose well.

This weekend is about warmth in all its forms: a silky custard on a cold night, a candlelit table without an occasion, a bar full of strangers cheering in unison, or a gallery where time slows down. Eat thoughtfully. Drink socially. Wander intentionally.