Pappasito's finally opens in downtown hotel — and it's pushing the envelope with new city tricks

As diverse and interesting as Houston’s dining scene is, the city still offers plenty of restaurants that serve up a classic slab of beef, grilled over wood or seared to perfection in a cast iron…

Pappas Bar-B-Q, bellwether of the burgeoning Pappas family of restaurants, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month with daily half-price specials and all-you-can eat pork ribs for $9.95 on weekends.Last Sunday I ate 17 ribs….

Profiled alphabetically, these restaurants hold Wine Spectator’s top honor. Our Restaurant Award program, founded in 1981, recognizes outstanding wine programs. The top honor is the Grand Award, granted to those that show extraordinary commitment to…