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."

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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.

Instacart ending price test program after backlash

Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.

Houston restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025

Many restaurants in the Houston-area will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day if you decide to skip cooking for the holiday.

DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT

DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

FTC accuses Instacart of hidden fees; company to pay $60M in refunds

Instacart will pay $60 million in consumer refunds after the FTC accused the company of misleading shoppers and driving up grocery costs for Americans.

H-E-B yogurt recalled over undeclared almond

A recall has been issued for certain flavors of dairy-free yogurt sold at H-E-B after it was found to contain almond that was not declared on the packaging.

Instacart ordered to refund $60 million to customers for 'deceptive practices'

Many Instacart customers will receive a refund from a $60 million settlement after the Federal Trade Commission alleges Instacart deceived customers into signing up for memberships without informed consent.