Eat Drink HTX preview - State Fare and Epicure Café

Katie Stone visits State Fare and the Epicure Café to get a look at some of the items likely to be featured on this year’s Eat Drink HTX fixed price menus.

American Airlines to start serving Texas BBQ on select flights

Starting in February, some American Airlines passengers will have the option of eating authentic Texas barbecue as their in-flight meal.

Salad and Go closing all Texas and Oklahoma stores as headquarters returns to Arizona

The salad chain Salad and Go confirmed it's closing all its stores in Texas and Oklahoma, while the company looks to move its headquarters from Coppell back to the franchise’s home state of Arizona.

New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

New Girl Scout cookie arrives: Here's how to get it

If your New Year's resolution is to “explore more” Girl Scout cookies, you’re in luck.

Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna

Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.

Eat Drink HTX 2026 preview - Clear Lake restaurants

Two restaurants returning this year to Eat Drink HTX are highlighted in this EDHTX preview edition of "Foodies and Friends."

Eat Drink HTX preview - Clear Lake restaurants | Foodies & Friends
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Katie Stone gets a look at two Clear Lake area restaurants participating in Eat Drink HTX 2026: Athena’s Corner in Seabrook, and Noon Mirch Kitchen and Bar in Webster.

Sprinkles Cupcakes closing all locations, founder and former owner confirms

founder and former owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday that the company is closing all its locations across the country.

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where

The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

Dry January: Where to get non-alcoholic drinks around Houston

If you're participating in Dry January for 2026, there are several Houston bars that have you set with mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks to try.

Outback Steakhouse sued after toilet shatters, injures man

A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.

Why cheaper beef prices are still a long way off

It's going to be a while before consumers see any relief when it comes to beef prices.

'Significant amount of food' dumped ahead of Houston Super Feast

The club says this jeopardizes their goal to feed over 30,000 people on Wednesday. They're now turning to Houstonians for help.