Laurann Claridge

5 days ago | papercitymag.com | Laurann Claridge

After a decade of running the stylish boite, Bistro Menil, on the storied campus of the Menil Collection, its chef/owner, Greg Martin, is hanging up his apron and moving on to new projects after the restaurant officially shutters June 22. (Photo by Photos courtesy of Bistro Menil)One of the best-loved dishes on the menu is the duck confit.

3 weeks ago | papercitymag.com | Laurann Claridge

Some chefs possess an almost innate ability to deftly pull together an array of disparate ingredients, which when combined create thoughtfully built compilations that leave diners devouring every last bite. Thirty-four-year-old Christian Hernandez, chef/owner of the restaurant dubbed Barbacana in downtown Houston, is one of those talented toques.

3 weeks ago | papercitymag.com | Laurann Claridge

It’s likely the hardest barstool in Houston to snag on Friday or Saturday night. Yes, without snagging yourself a reservation on weekends, each of the 16 seats at the intimate new Bar Doko is likely to be spoken for. Tucked away in a quiet alley within Autry Park across from its sister restaurant Doko, the chic sushi and yakatori spot created by chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee of Duckstache Hospitality, this bar is all about the artistry of the talented mixologist Souvik Dasgupta.

4 weeks ago | papercitymag.com | Laurann Claridge

The Montrose Country Club. It’s cool, it’s cheeky, and on a scorching hot and humid Houston summer day, it will host quite the party scene. (Photo by Becca DeFillippo) Executive chef Diego Chiarello grew up in Sicily and was immersed in the culinary world and it's no surprise that one of the most alluring dishes is his bolognese.

1 month ago | papercitymag.com | Laurann Claridge

If you’re one of the 50 million Americans who picked up a pickleball paddle this year, you might have noticed you have a lot of company on the courts. One of the fastest growing sports in the country over the last three years, participation has risen by 311 percent according to the Sport and Fitness Industry Association’s Topline Participation Report for 2025.