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Lucille's

5512 La Branch Street, , TX 77004

(713) 568-2505

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a table and benches on Verde Garden’s outdoor patio.

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Houston Patios Perfect for Dining and Drinking Alfresco

By Megha McSwain and Brittany Britto Garley May 30

Kenny & Ziggy’s fried chicken meal, with three pieces, a hunk of mashed potatoes, and two corn on the cobs sprinkled with parsley.

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The Ultimate Guide to Takeout Dining in Houston
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18 Houston Restaurants Serving Up the Finest Fried Chicken

By Brittany Britto Garley and Megha McSwain May 9

A bowl of gumbo topped with white rice and garnish at Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers.

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Where to Get Your Gumbo Fix in Houston

By Minh Truong and Megha McSwain January 30

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A bowl of crab jollof rice topped with greens.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Dining in Houston
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The 38 Essential Houston Restaurants

A guide to the city’s best eats, from elegant French dishes to big beef ribs, and everything in between

By Megha McSwain and Brittany Britto Garley January 10

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A fried poblano pepper decorated with microgreens and a side of radish.

Here Are the Eater Awards Winners for Houston in 2022

By Brittany Britto Garley December 1, 2022

Wild Oats’ Thanksgiving spread of turkey, pumpkin pie, casseroles, rolls, pies, gravy, and more.

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30 Excellent Options for Thanksgiving Day Dining in Houston

By Megha McSwain and Brittany Britto Garley November 16, 2022

Lucille’s spread of pies, including pumpkin topped with dollops of whipped cream, cranberry buttermilk topped with blueberries, lemon icebox pie topped with merengue, and caramel apple pecan.

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Where to Score the Best Pies in Houston for the Holiday Season

By Brittany Britto Garley and Megha McSwain November 15, 2022

Chef Chris Williams and Kayla Stewart dine at Hugo’s, with various plates in front of them.

A New Cookbook Chronicling Texas’s Black Cuisine Is in the Works

By Brittany Britto Garley November 9, 2022

“Top Chef: Houston” judges entering the elimination round arena.

‘Top Chef: Houston’ Episode 4 Brings Biscuits and Double Elimination Trouble

By Brenna Houck and Brittany Britto Garley March 24, 2022

Chef Hugo Ortega in the kitchen.

Here Are Houston’s 2022 James Beard Awards Finalists

By Brittany Britto Garley March 16, 2022

two hands holding the sides of a plate, with a stack of pancakes. The pancakes are covered in powdered sugar, chocolate, and a marshmallow with a small pretzel on top.

How Houston Restaurants Are Supporting Ukraine

By Brittany Britto Garley March 14, 2022

“Top Chef: Houston” look on at a showcase of cheese.

‘Top Chef: Houston’ Episode 2’s Queso and Carb Showdown Puts Chefs to the Test

By Brittany Britto Garley March 10, 2022

15 ‘Top Chef’ contestants stand awaiting directions from the hosts.

‘Top Chef: Houston:’ Premiere Features Spotted Dick, Plating Fails, and a Depressing Summer Roll

By Brittany Britto Garley March 3, 2022

Lucille’s chef Chris Williams fileting a fish.

James Beard Foundation Names 10 Houston Area Chefs Among Semifinalists

By Brittany Britto Garley February 23, 2022

Lucille’s chef Chris Williams spreads flour to prepare biscuits.

Emmy-Winning Food Series ‘The Migrant Kitchen’ Showcases Black Houston Chefs in Its Latest Episode

By Brittany Britto Garley February 16, 2022

a hand holding a white bowl of polenta grits topped with meaty gravy and a fried egg. behind the bowl are the leaves of a palm tree

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11 Excellent Casual Dining Destinations in Houston

By Megha McSwain September 20, 2021

a bowl full of super rich-looking dark brown gumbo with a crab claw sticking out of it, next to a salt shaker, on a white marble plate

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Where to Find the Best Comfort Food Dishes in Houston

By Megha McSwain January 27, 2021

a white plate with bits of fried eggplant topped with cilantro

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13 Top-Notch Restaurants in Houston’s Museum District

By Brittanie Shey December 17, 2020

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Houston Restaurant Weeks is HERE; See Some Highlights

By Holly Beretto August 1, 2014

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Week In Reviews

By Eric Sandler July 16, 2013

Check Out the Dining Rooms of Lucille's and Cuchara

By Eric Sandler August 30, 2012

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