Houston's culinary community supports hospitalized pitmaster John Brotherton through a GoFundMe campaign that has surpassed its $75,000 goal, demonstrating the high regard for Brotherton's contributions to barbecue.

Fort Bend County, Texas now has its first breast milk depot at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital to help meet the increasing need for donor milk, especially for premature babies and those with special dietary needs.

TGI Fridays is closing 36 "underperforming" restaurants in the U.S., including four in Texas, as part of a company strategy to strengthen its franchise model.

Houston faces delays in crawfish season, affecting local restaurant supply and prices, with weather influencing the availability and size of the seafood.

Pitmaster Willow Villarreal joins Killen's Barbecue in Houston, bringing his culinary experience while pursuing his own restaurant dreams with partner Jasmine Barela.

Parlor Doughnuts in Nassau Bay attracts patrons with 27 layered donut flavors and a menu with specialty brews, emphasizing a fresh, made-to-order experience.

Killen's TMX, a Tex-Mex restaurant in Pearland, closed on Christmas Eve. Owner Ronnie Killen seeks a new location for the establishment, which is part of his larger culinary brand.

Goya Foods donates 250,000 pounds of food to help address food insecurity in Texas during the holiday season, contributing to various charities and food banks.

Agricole Hospitality opens HiWay Cantina Tex-Mex Bar & Grill in Houston's EaDo, serving classic Tex-Mex with a casual, nostalgic ambiance in the former Indianola space.

Tejas Chocolate & BBQ from Tomball, TX, has partnered with Wonder to deliver their cuisine in NYC, using licensed recipes and cooking methods. They aim to expand access to top chefs' meals nationwide.

Houston is experiencing a pizza renaissance with a mix of new and traditional pizza styles gaining popularity, indicating a diverse and growing pizza scene.

Houston's French dining scene expands with new offerings like Cocody Restaurant and Bar, adding to an already diverse range of French cuisine options.

Hong Kong Food Street is set to reopen in Houston in 2024, exciting local food enthusiasts, while Benny Chows combines Texan and Cantonese cuisines, despite initial controversy over its branding.