James Harden on reopening of 'Thirteen'
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Basketball icon James Harden was in Houston to talk about the reopening of his Midtown restaurant, Thirteen.

Here's where Aldi plans to open new US stores, convert existing chains

Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S., including new openings and store conversions of existing grocery chains. Here’s what plans have been released.

Aldi expansion: Grocer to open 800 new stores in US by 2028

Aldi says the nationwide expansion plan will offer products at “the lowest possible prices.” Here's a look at where Aldi will open.

Portillo's in Houston: Richmond, Willowbrook Mall location of new restaurants

Portillo’s – known for menu items like Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches – is opening two restaurant locations in the Houston area.

Allison's Cooking Diary - Cotton Q Club
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Allison's Cooking Diary is a show where Allison Gargaro shares some of her favorite recipes. Allison loves to eat healthy, but also loves a good sweet treat. Each chapter of the diary will feature a mixture of recipes that your entire family will enjoy!

Allison's Cooking Diary - Greek Meatballs
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On this week's episode of Allison's Cooking Diary, we are making Greek meatballs! This is such a great dish to add into your weeknight meal routine. You can get creative with the ingredients, I added spinach and feta, but sundried tomatoes and olives would also be a great addition.

Louisiana declares disaster as crawfish shortage hits hard

Amid a crawfish shortage in Louisiana, the nation’s top producer of the crustaceans that are a staple in Gulf Coast seafood boils, Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration for the impacted industry Wednesday.

Soft drink company hiring two 'soda consultants' to travel across America for $40K

If you're tech-savvy and love to travel, you might be a great contender for a dream role with a beverage brand that's hiring a "senior soda consultant" to embark on an American adventure.

Krispy Kreme to offer free doughnuts on Super Tuesday

Krispy Kreme is enticing Americans to participate in Super Tuesday with their "Doughmocracy" initiative, offering two free glazed doughnuts to customers nationwide.

Trader Joe's dumplings recalled over permanent marker contamination

Nearly 62,000 lbs. of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's locations across the country are involved in the recall.

Wendy's plans to begin surge-pricing at restaurants

Wendy's plans to revolutionize fast food with 'surge pricing,' testing dynamic menu costs that fluctuate based on demand by 2025, sparking both curiosity and concerns among potential customers.

Food in Houston: Recently opened restaurants

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place. 

Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand

Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.