Houston Restaurant Weeks is underway during the month of August and runs through Sept. 7. The event raises funds for the Houston Food Bank. In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers talk about what dishes local restaurants are offering this year and what they're looking forward to sampling.In the audio above, we hear from Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and chef and pitmaster Michelle Wallace, and Katharine Shilcutt of Rice University (and an original contributor on The Full Menu in her previous life as a food writer).Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:BludornBCN Taste & TraditionMAD HoustonBarbacana RestaurantThe Green Room RestaurantKitchen RumorsCaribbean Jerk PalaceEunice RestaurantThe Blind GoatBrennan's of HoustonRainbow LodgeCraft PitaStreet to KitchenEculentThe Chef's TableMarvino's Italian SteakhouseWatch

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston foodies dish on their favorite cool patios and refreshing options for the summer heat.In the audio above, we hear from chef and pitmaster Michelle Wallace and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Happy Go LuckyWinnie'sEZ's Liquor LoungeBerwick's Bird of ParadiseMontrose Cheese & WinePOST HoustonClark's Oyster BarBlood Bros. BBQGatlin's BBQFeges BBQThe Pit RoomStomping GroundsFat Cat CreameryBollo Woodfired PizzaHouston DairymaidsThe French FarmCentral City Co-opBoo's Burgers

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite restaurants around Houston to take a date or to have a date night with someone you love.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:BludornPoison Girl BarLola's DepotDrake's HollywoodDoc's Jazz ClubLe JardinierCafe LeonelliNancy's HustleStreet to KitchenLee'sMilton’s Coastline Artisan PizzeriaHypsi at Hotel DaphneNavy Blue PerseidAugustine LoungeWest Alabama Ice HouseTacos Tierra CalienteCentral MarketWeights + Measures93' TilThe Marigold ClubLate AugustTatemóPOST Houston

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite new restaurants that have opened in the past year.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:CamaraderieAgnes and ShermanBoo's BurgersYiayia's Greek KitchenSilk RoadFielding'sLatuliTuran Uygher KitchenGood God, Nadine'sKaisen SushiBerwick's Bird of ParadiseJonathan's the Rub(L-R) Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich discuss the local restaurant scene on The Full Menu.

Maybe you’re like Kevin McCallister’s family in Home Alone, and this holiday season you’ll be jetting off to Europe. If so, enjoy the sights and the food (and make sure all your kids actually get on the plane and, of course, be on the lookout for Joe Pesci).However, if you are not headed to Europe anytime soon but still want to sample the wonderful cuisine the continent has to offer (over the holidays or year-round), our food writers share some of their favorite places to get European dishes closer to home in this month's edition of The Full Menu.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and Sofia Gonzalez, food and travel editor for Houstonia.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Brasserie 19Toulouse Cafe and BarChardonBCN Taste & TraditionLe JardinierBasoAnnabelle BrasserieCamaraderieSquableMi LunaMADCosta Brava BistroBlue TubaKenny and Ziggy'sBarcelona Wine BarFish & Chips HoustonThe Red Lion HoustonCafe BrusselsCafe AdelIstanbul Grill

Dining out has been getting more expensive these days. So, we turn to our gaggle of foodies and seek their suggestions for the best low-cost eating options around town on this month's edition of The Full Menu.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Burger BodegaNarwhal Jousting ClubCantina BarbaMonkey's Tailburger-chanSomeburgerChamp BurgerDot Coffee ShopTacos Doña LenaFrank's PizzaHome Slice PizzaStar PizzaCoastline PizzeriaPizaro's PizzaOlive BranchAL Quick StopAladdinOishiiHuynhAlmaThien Ân SandwichesFeges BBQGatlin's BBQShawarma KingThe Brisket HouseCasaEmaCentral MarketTreebeards

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite places to get sandwiches these days in Houston and debunk the notion that we're not a great sandwich city.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich, and guest contributor, restaurateur Raffi Nasr.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Craft PitaPhoenicia Specialty FoodsStuffed Belly and Agnes and ShermanWinnie'sBas's Cheesesteak WindowPhilly Jawn Cheesesteaks (pop-up by Dawn Burrell)Bayou ButchersBurger BodegaB'Tween Sandwich Co.Stuffed BellyAlpha Bakery & DeliRoostarLes Ba'getMoon RabbitTortas PerronasEl ReyJosephine's Gulf Coast TraditionYuma HTXTruth BBQBlood Bros. BBQRoegels Barbecue Co.LuLoo's Day & NightLocal FoodsCentral MarketHomeslice PizzaCasaEmaPuebla's Mexican KitchenRELATED: Exploring H-Town one bite at a time to create the ultimate Houston sandwich

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston food writers discuss their favorite area restaurants that they should have told you about sooner — the ones that maybe defy any category but deserve a little attention.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Gino's Italian JointRomano's PizzaLittle Kitchen HTXYiayia's Pappas Greek KitchenThien An SandwichesThiên ThanhLittle ReyPappas BurgerTío TrompoBoo's BurgersJ-Bar-M BBQPloughman's DeliKoffeteriaRoostarBeck's PrimeJosephine's Gulf Coast TraditionKenny & Ziggy'sSao Lao Thai CaféButter Funk Kitchen

Houston Restaurant Weeks is underway during the month of August and runs through Sept. 1. The event raises funds for the Houston Food Bank. In this month’s installment of The Full Menu, food writers talk about what dishes local restaurants are offering this year and what they’re looking forward to sampling.In the audio above, we hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Killen's SteakhouseThe Blind GoatBCN Taste & TraditionMadBludornNavy BluePerseidBarbacanaField and TidesTraveler's CartXaliskoGood God, Nadine'sRoostWinnie'sColtivareBrett's BBQ ShopChardon

From hot pot, to dim sum, and from cafeteria style dining, to places with live music, Houston food writers discuss their favorite unique restaurant experiences around town in this month's installment of The Full Menu.We hear from Eric Sandler of CultureMap Houston, Felice Sloan of the Swanky Maven lifestyle blog, and freelance food writer and editor David Leftwich.Establishments Mentioned in this Edition:Taste of TexasCleburne's CafeteriaBoriKorea HouseKorea GardenSeoul GardenGen Korean BBQ HouseHongdae 33 Korean BBQHaidilaoShabu ZoneKiran'sThe Marigold ClubEmma JaneSaigon PagolacChama Gaucha Brazilian SteakhouseThe Dinner DetectiveIshtiaFung's KitchenOcean PalaceToca MaderaBrennan's of HoustonMcGonigel's Mucky DuckCredence