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The Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 Restaurants celebration is a week away, and there are plenty of reasons to join us.⁠
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Culinary Stars will bring together more than 30 wine estates, tastings from some of Houston’s top restaurants and this year's Top 100 reveal — all under one roof at the Corinthian downtown.⁠
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🎟️ Tickets are still available. Get yours and be part of one of Houston’s biggest dining events of the year. Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets.⁠
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📍 The Corinthian (202 Fannin St.)⁠
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📅 Thursday, Nov. 12⁠
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⏰ General admission: 6-8:30 p.m.; VIP: 5 p.m.⁠
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📝: @baohaus / restaurant critic⁠
📹: Alexandria A. Badillo / content strategist and @tessa.pechal / social video producer by @houstonchronfood

Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants celebration is almost here. 🌟⁠
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Join the Houston Chronicle on Nov. 12 for Culinary Stars, where we’ll unveil this year’s Top 100 Restaurants list and celebrate the people and places shaping Houston’s dining scene.⁠
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Enjoy tastings from standout local restaurants and an evening celebrating the city’s culinary talent at The Corinthian downtown.⁠
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Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets.⁠
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🎟️ Use code HCTREAT for 15% off tickets through Oct. 31. ⁠
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📍 The Corinthian (202 Fannin St.)⁠
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📅 Thursday, Nov. 12⁠
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⏰ General admission: 6-8:30 p.m.; VIP: 5 p.m.⁠
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📝/📹: Alexandria A. Badillo / content strategist and @tessa.pechal / social video producer⁠ by @houstonchronfood

Think you know which Houston restaurant will claim the coveted No. 1 spot on this year’s Top 100 Restaurants list? ⁠
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Our annual ranking will be revealed next Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Houston Chronicle’s Culinary Stars celebration at the Corinthian downtown. Until then, we want to hear your guess.⁠
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Tell us which restaurant you think will take the top spot at the link in our bio.⁠
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📝: @baohaus / restaurant critic⁠
📸: @bcoomer713 / photographer⁠
💻️: Alexandria A. Badillo / content strategist by @houstonchronfood

October brought plenty of new restaurant openings around Houston, but it also saw several local spots close their doors. ⁠
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Among them were Barbacana, the downtown restaurant that earned a place on the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 list, and Moderno Tacos + Tex Mex, which had been serving customers for 12 years.⁠
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Visit the link in our bio to see the full list of closures we tracked last month.⁠
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📝: @suniagarza / food reporter⁠
📸: @egconley (photos 1, 4) and @bcoomer713 (photo 2) / photographer⁠s⁠
💻️: Alexandria A. Badillo / content strategist by @houstonchronfood

A new Italian restaurant is bringing Neapolitan-style pizza and pasta to Houston’s Uptown. ⁠
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Aroma, led by chef Salvatore Martone, opens Nov. 14 at 1800 Post Oak, with a menu featuring 10 pizzas, handmade pasta and Italian favorites. Martone brings an impressive fine-dining background to this more casual concept.⁠ @aroma.hou
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Get a first look at the new restaurant and what’s on the menu at the link in our bio.⁠
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📝: @baohaus / restaurant critic⁠
📸: @jfochtman / photographer by @houstonchronfood

ChopnBlok is expanding west. ⁠
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The acclaimed West African restaurant plans to open its largest location yet in Memorial City in summer 2027, featuring 3,700 square feet of dining space and a 1,100-square-foot patio. ⁠@chopnblok_
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See what's planned for the expansion at the link in our bio.⁠
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📝: @suniagarza / food reporter⁠
📸: Annie Mulligan / contributor⁠ by @houstonchronfood

Blood Bros. BBQ co-owner and pitmaster Quy Hoang is recovering after suffering a life-threatening stroke in August. ⁠
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As he faces a long road ahead, his team is keeping the Bellaire restaurant going. Read the latest on his recovery and what’s next for Blood Bros. at the link in our bio.⁠ @bloodbrosbbq
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📝: Ashley Soebroto / breaking news reporter⁠
📸: @bcoomer713 / photographer by @houstonchronfood

Looking for somewhere new to eat? ⁠
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Several Houston-area restaurants opened in October, giving diners more spots to check out. ⁠
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Find your next place to try at the link in our bio.⁠
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📝: @suniagarza / food reporter⁠
📸: @raquelnatalicchio (photo 1 and 6) / photographer⁠
💻️: Alexandria A. Badillo / content strategist by @houstonchronfood

Houston knows its fried chicken. Whether you like it extra crispy, perfectly seasoned or piled high with all the fixings, these local spots are worth a visit.⁠
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See our picks for the best fried chicken in Houston. 🍗⁠
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📝: Houston Chronicle food team⁠
📸: @baohaus / restaurant critic by @houstonchronfood

From neighborhood favorites to tucked-away lounges, discover the Houston bars worth adding to your next night out.⁠
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See the full list at the link in our bio.⁠
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📝: @suniagarza / food reporter⁠
📸: Endless Bummer by @houstonchronfood

Roasted fresh pumpkin adds sweetness and texture to this traditional bread pudding, a make-ahead dessert for your Thanksgiving menu.⁠
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Get the full recipe at the link in our bio.⁠
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📝: Anita Jaisinghani / contributor, cooking columnist by @houstonchronfood

Texans have strong opinions about barbecue, and Philadelphians are just as passionate about cheesesteaks. ⁠
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From classic Philly-style sandwiches to Texas twists made with chopped brisket and queso, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this iconic sandwich in Houston and beyond.⁠
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Find out where to get a great cheesesteak at the link in our bio.⁠
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📝/📸: J.C. Reid / contributor, barbecue columnist by @houstonchronfood