Erica Cheng

Houston

Food Reporter at Chron

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This Taiwanese steakhouse might love the Houston Texans too much

4 days ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 10: The Houston Texans logo sits on the field prior to a game between the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Alex Slitz/Getty ImagesThe Houston Texans have fans all over the world, including Mexico, Europe and South America. And maybe they don't know it yet, but that includes whoever owns this restaurant in Taiwan.
At long last, there will be an Asian Town on other side of Houston

5 days ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

85 C Bakery has already signed on to the project, marking its third Houston location. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst NewspapersPearland has long been a destination for popular restaurants. Soon enough, the southeast Houston suburb will also have its very own Asian Town between Oak Road and Broadway Street. Peter Wood, the owner and developer of Pearland Asian Town, told Chron the development will be similar to the one in Katy.
Customer flaked $700 taco order, but Deer Park came to the rescue

1 week ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

Assortment Of Delicious Authentic Tacos, Birria, Carne Asada, Adobada, Cabeza And Chicharone, Arranged With Lime Slices, Onion, And Roasted Chili Peppergrandriver/Getty ImagesBusiness at Deer Park taqueria El Rancho Grande Tex-Mex Grill was on the up, and not entirely because of Cinco de Mayo. The community rallied after the restaurant took to social media, posting about how a customer skipped out on paying for a taco order over $700.
Food Network star visits unique Tex-Mex restaurant in north Texas

1 week ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 9: Restaurateur Guy Fieri on a Mardi Gras float arriving at Guy Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate Party at Mardi Gras World on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)Skip Bolen/Getty ImagesOnce again, celebrity chef Guy Fieri has rolled into Flavortown. The frosted-tip chef filmed another Diners, Drive-ins and Dives episode in Texas, and of course, he ate Tex-Mex.
One of Texas' few Michelin Star restaurants is planning 'kaiseki' spinoff

2 weeks ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

Tatsu chef and owner Tatsuya Seikigushi (third right) stands among Texas chefs and restaurateurs celebrating the inaugural 2024 Michelin Guide event. Photo by Erica ChengOne of Dallas' best Japanese restaurants is celebrating a new achievement following its 2024 Michelin Star. Tatsu is debuting an "affordably priced" spinoff concept, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Houston hot dog joint to close up shop in Heights after 15 years

2 weeks ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

Co-owners Amalia Pferd and Daniel Caballero closed their second location of Good Dog Houston at 1312 W. Alabama in November. Good Dog Houston / Good Dog HoustonA well-loved Heights restaurant is closing its doors for good. Good Dog Houston, the food truck-turned-brick and mortar, announced its final day of service, disappointing fans across the city. Good Dog's owners revealed the closure in a late-night Thursday social media post.
California-based hot chicken chain opens first Texas location

2 weeks ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

The mouthwatering hot chicken will soon make its Texas debut at the brand new Webster location. Angry Chickz/HandoutSlowly but surely, Nashville hot chicken has taken over nearly every corner of Houston. Now, Webster is getting a taste. West Coast hot chicken chain Angry Chickz is making its debut in the Houston-area suburb. Located at 18207 Egret Bay Blvd., Angry Chickz will open its very first Texas outpost Friday, April 25.
'More than a burger chef': Houston restaurant branches out with new pop-up

3 weeks ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

Willet and Diane Feng are the masterminds behind Burger-chan and their pop-up spinoff, Borrowed GoodsPhoto by Diane Wu Feng, Burger-chanWhen Houston restaurateurs Willet and Diane Feng opened their highly acclaimed Burger-chan restaurant, they quickly found success flipping patties. Now, they want to be known for more than burgers. Enter, Borrowed Goods, a Singaporean-inspired pop-up series. Scheduled for dinner service on Sunday, Apr. 27, the Fengs are set to start their second pop-up spin off.
Texas groceries may start selling cocktails thanks to this Senate bill

3 weeks ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

The new Senate bill seeks to make spirit-based cocktails available inside grocery and convenience stores. Lisa Wiltse/Getty ImagesA newly confirmed Senate bill is seeking to shake up alcohol sales in the grocery aisle. KXAN-TV in Austin reported that Senate Bill 2225 moved ahead in a committee vote, moving "ready-to-drink" cocktail sales closer to reality. In March 2025, Texas lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 2225 and House Bill 4077 into legislation.
Recent burglaries to cost Houston restaurant owners around $4,000

3 weeks ago | chron.com | Erica Cheng

Two restaurants in Houston's Heights neighborhood were broken into recently, with thieves taking alcohol and leaving smashed windows. Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty ImagesOver the last year, restaurants all across Houston have repeatedly been struck by a series of smash-and-grab robberies. This time, thieves smashed windows and stole from a pair of sister restaurants in the Heights. Early Monday morning, the Heights' Yummy Pho & Bo Ne and Yummy Seafood & Oyster Bar were robbed in back-to-back break-ins.