Food & Drink

Houston doesn’t play when it comes to burgers. From old-school neighborhood legends to trendy smashburger spots, H-Town has become one of the best burger cities in America. And yes — Trill Burgers had to make the list. Here are 10 burger spots you need to check out for National Hamburger Day. Whether you want a […]

10 Nostalgic ‘90s Snacks That Don’t Exist Anymore If you were a kid in the ‘90s, chances are your snack stash was elite. Whether it was packed in your lunchbox, traded on the school bus, or devoured while watching Saturday morning cartoons, snacks weren’t just food—they were part of growing up. The ‘90s were a […]

Houston is one of the best food cities in America, and if you’ve lived here long enough, you already know there’s no shortage of places to eat. RELATED: 30 Smallest Towns in Texas From legendary barbecue spots and Tex-Mex staples to low-key gems tucked into strip malls, the city’s food scene is as diverse as […]

Alright, you want the real, ranked brisket tour of Houston and you want Luling Bar-B-Q on Richmond included. I’ll give it to you straight—no fluff, no tourist traps. Numbers don’t lie. Alright, that’s your Houston brisket hit list. If you try them all, congratulations and you just had a graduate-level course in brisket and you […]

Alright brother, pull up a lawn chair and crack something cold, we’re stepping into a smoky showdown between Texas and Kansas City barbecue . Two heavyweights. Two attitudes. One meat-sweat decision. TEXAS BBQ: BEEF, FIRE, ATTITUDEIn Texas, barbecue isn’t cute. It’s not fancy. It’s primal.Brisket is king. Period. Salt. Black pepper. Post oak smoke. That’s […]

If you’re a red-blooded, fire-loving, Saturday-afternoon kind of man, brisket isn’t just dinner, it’s a declaration. The perfect beef brisket? That’s backyard legend status. First rule: buy the right cut. Go with a full packer brisket, 12–15 pounds, USDA Choice or Prime. You want that thick flat and fatty point together. Don’t fear the fat, […]

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest didn’t start as the monster meat circus it is today. Like most great Texas traditions, it began smaller, rougher and fueled by bragging rights, smoke and beer. The cookoff fired up in 1974, back when the Houston Rodeo wanted something that felt more Texas than […]

Christmas Day in Houston doesn’t mean the city shuts down. While some kitchens take the day off, plenty of restaurants keep the lights on, the ovens hot and the welcome warm for anyone looking to skip cooking or keep a tradition alive. RELATED: Stores Open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Whether you’re craving a […] The post 35 Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Houston appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.

Buckle up, because we’re about to take your Thanksgiving bird from “meh” to MONSTER LEGEND STATUS. Deep-frying a turkey isn’t just cooking, it’s a full-blown spectacle, the kind of backyard event that makes neighbors peek over the fence and say, “Oh yeah… he’s doing it right.” THE BIRD: YOUR MAIN EVENTStart with an average 12–14 […]

For many, Thanksgiving Day is holiday prime for gathering with family and friends, while eating turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more – and maybe watching a little football too. For those who may not celebrate the holiday, or are looking for alternative plans away from home’s dinner table, here’s a list of restaurants open on […]

It’s National American Beer Day, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Texas — a state that practically runs on ice-cold brews and backyard good times. From small-town taprooms to massive breweries with statewide followings, Texas beer has carved out its own bold, flavorful identity. RELATED: 30 Songs Every Texan Knows by Heart Whether you’re […]

Let’s get one thing straight, amigo: we do love our Dr Pepper. That sweet, 23-flavor nectar of the gods has been fueling Texans since before we could legally drive and Whataburger? Please. That orange-and-white beacon of hope is the only fast food joint where a man can get a double meat, double cheese at 2:00 […] The post Dr Pepper? Whataburger? Nice Try. appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5.