Traveler's Table chef beats Bobby Flay
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Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has issued a challenge to everyone to try and beat him on his Food Network show. The chef at Traveler's Table in Houston did!

Bun B's new Trill Tenders competed in 2023 Tenderfest, wins top honors

Trill Tenders is Bun B's new take on chicken tenders and while it isn't available to everyone yet, it's already made a splash at the 2023 Tenderfest winning top honors!

Smoothie King adds 2 new bowls
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Smoothie King is adding two new bowls - the A�ai Cocoa Haze and Coco Pitaya-Yah.

Bayou City Buzz: Buena Vista Cuban Cafe
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We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting local businesses in the Houston area. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez goes inside a new restaurant showcasing flavorful dishes from Havana.

Would you eat lab-grown meat?
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It could be coming to a restaurant near you: meat - not from a farm, but from a lab. The FDA has signed off on it's safety, but would you eat so-called cultivated meat? FOX's Caroline Shively has more on how advocates say it's better for the environment.

McDonald's ditches self-serve soda fountains for a new dining era

McDonald's is overhauling its dining experience by phasing out self-serve soft drink fountains. The company has announced plans to eliminate these machines from all its dining rooms by 2032.

Karen's Diner coming to Houston with rude service, Ask for the manger

In the mood for rude service and good fun? Head to Karen's Diner when it makes its stop in Houston where they serve great food with service so bad, it'll have you wanting to ask for the manager.

HRW - Rainbow Lounge
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All month long we've been talking about how you can dine out and do good thanks to Houston Restaurant Weeks. FOX 26 Ruben Dominguez visited the Rainbow Lounge to get a taste of the goods!

Trill Burgers' Chef Mike Pham wins $10,000 on 'Chopped'

Chef Mike Pham, Trill Burgers' co-owner and contestant on "Chopped," emerged triumphant during the "Burger: Impossible" episode, winning $10,000.

Trying Tabitha Brown's Houston favorites
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Actress, entrepreneur, and vegan influencer Tabitha Brown took a recent trip to Houston and posted the restaurants she tried during her visit. The Birria Queen, Meek's Vegan Pizza, and Mo? Better Brews are all benefitting from Brown's stamp of approval seen by her millions of followers. Fox 26's Chelsea Edwards tries out the recommendations of "everyone's favorite internet auntie".

Entertainment restaurant 'Albi' in Houston
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We've seen more entertainment restaurants pop up in the Houston area than ever before! The latest one is in Montrose and is dishing out bold flavors. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more.

Become 'pizza influencer' for 6-figures
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You could earn more than six figures just by being a "pizza influencer." Slice, a pizza delivery app, primarily for independent pizza businesses is looking for a "pizza influencer." The company wants to increase its social media on TikTok and Instagram. If chosen, you'll get a $25 weekly pizza stipend and could earn up to $110,000 dollars per year.

National Avocado Day: Chipotle offering free guacamole, free concert tickets

Chipotle isn't just offering free guacamole for National Avocado Day, they're also giving you the chance to win free tickets to whatever concert or music festival you want to go to!

Free Subway for life if you change your name
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Do you love Subway sandwiches? I mean, REALLY, love Subway. Enough to make a lifetime commitment? Subway is holding a contest where a fan can receive free subs for life if they legally change their name to Subway.

McDonald’s franchise had minors working deep fryers, Labor Department finds

A McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states, the U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday.

NFL player, Houston-native Michael Brockers opening two new lounges in Houston's Third Ward

Michael Brockers, a Houston native and current free agent in the NFL, is preparing to unveil Quad Houston, a premium restaurant and sports lounge, and The DEN, a membership-based cigar lounge, in the Third Ward.

Latin Restaurant Weeks at La Fisheria
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As outdoor temps continue to rise, take a break from the heat and put some "calor" on your plate instead! Houston Latin Restaurant Weeks kicks off Friday and runs through July 21st. The two-week-long event helps promote Latin-owned restaurants and connects them with resources to help their businesses grow. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards stops at La Fisheria in downtown Houston to take a bite from their LRW menu!