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

Two of Houston’s most prominent steakhouses are among the country’s best restaurants for drinking. Wine Spectator has once again recognized the offerings at both locations of Pappas Bros. Steakhouse and Mastro’s Steakhouse with its Grand Award. Given to just…

Last year at Southern Smoke’s Decanted fundraiser, we auctioned off a night at our house where I would make snacks and all the master sommeliers in Houston would bring a bottle that meant something special to them….

The Pappas Restaurants family-run empire includes everything from coffee shops to upscale steakhouses, from Arizona to Georgia and Texas to Illinois. But its home — and perhaps its most loyal customers — are in Houston,…