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Houston

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Though Houston’s divine culinary scene isn’t exactly known for Italian cuisine, there’s plenty of restaurants fighting that reputation, one savory red sauce classic at a time.

The Best Italian Restaurants in Houston Right Now

Austin

Italian cuisine has always ranked high among Texans because, let’s face it, what Lone Star Stater can resist a table teeming with red meat, cheese, and glistening carbs?

The 12 Best Italian Restaurants in Austin Right Now

Dallas

Dallas’ dining landscape is a veritable choose-your-own-adventure map of diverse cuisines, allowing the intrepid eater to discover foods from across the globe.

The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

Chicago

The West Loop is home to some of the city’s best restaurants—and sushi establishments are no exception.

The 7 Best Sushi Spots in Chicago’s West Loop

For a city that's been getting some well-deserved praise in the barbecue department, one might think hunting down quality vegan and vegetarian eats here in Houston could pose a problem.

The 16 Best Houston Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

Finding good Japanese cuisine in Austin can pose a bit of a challenge, but locals who scour the plains long and hard enough will discover their tried and tested faves eventually.

The 9 Best Sushi Spots in Austin

Miami

Sure, Miami might be known for our bevvy of Latin cuisines and world-famous Cuban sandwiches.

The 17 Best Sushi Spots in Miami

Maybe you're flirting with a vegetable-based diet this year, or maybe you’ve been in the plant-based game for decades—either way, these days there's no need to settle for bland quinoa, side salads, and breadsticks.

The 14 Best Chicago Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

Whether you’re incorporating Meatless Monday into your weekly routine, embarking on Plant-based January, or already living a veggie-fied life, Dallas-Fort Worth continues to supply diners with plenty of tasty, well-crafted vegetarian and vegan meals.

The 13 Best Dallas Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

Plant-based eating is a little like Facebook: Once your parents started getting into it, something had to change.

The 18 Best Miami Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: Austin’s dining scene is more than steak and barbecue.

The 20 Best Austin Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

There are few foods more aesthetically pleasing than a perfectly arranged bowl of ramen.

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The Best Italian Restaurants in Houston Right Now

These are the best trattorias, red sauce joints, and wood-fired pizzerias in Houston.

The 12 Best Italian Restaurants in Austin Right Now

These are the best trattorias, red sauce joints, and pizza ovens in Austin.

The 11 Best Italian Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

These are the best trattorias, red sauce joints, and Italian delis in Dallas.

The 7 Best Sushi Spots in Chicago’s West Loop

From Michelin-starred omakases to casual hand-roll counters lining Restaurant Row.

The 16 Best Houston Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

From hyper-seasonal juice bars to plant-based soul food on a mission.

The 9 Best Sushi Spots in Austin

Pick up your chopsticks, tuck in your napkin, and gear up for Austin’s top sushi spots.

The 17 Best Sushi Spots in Miami

Pick up your chopsticks, tuck in your napkin, and gear up for Miami’s top sushi spots.

The 14 Best Chicago Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

From no-nonsense diners and taco shops to innovative plant-based fine dining.

The 13 Best Dallas Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

From neighborhood juice joints to the best veggie tacos in town.

The 18 Best Miami Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

From casual (veggie) burger joints to upscale Japanese tasting menus.

The 20 Best Austin Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

From plant-fueled food trucks to meat-free diner classics.

The 16 Absolute Best Bowls of Ramen in Chicago

From strip mall joints to polished izakayas, here’s where to indulge in the ultimate cold-weather meal.