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The Full Menu: Houston’s best new restaurants of 2023 (so far)
Posted on · Plenty of exciting new restaurants have opened in the first half of 2023 so far. Houston food writers discuss some of their favorites.
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The week in politics (June 7, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics, and food writers discuss their favorite new restaurants in Houston of 2023 so far.
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How Houston’s food scene has changed (April 25, 2023)
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary this week, we talk about how the food and restaurant scene has changed here in the past decade with our panel of food writers from The Full Menu.
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The Full Menu: Dining on a budget in Houston
Posted on · Food writers discuss their favorite places to eat in Houston that aren't too pricey.
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Historic week in politics (April 5, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The arrest and arraignment of Former Pres. Donald Trump makes for an historic week in American politics. We discuss that news and plenty of other matters closer to home in an extended edition of our weekly political roundup. And food writers discuss some of their favorite spots in Houston to dine on a budget.
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Disputes over restaurants at Houston’s airports shine a light on the city’s contract process
Posted on · We learn about two recent and separate disputes at Bush and Hobby airports.
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Houston extends outdoor dining along Main Street, with plans for more
Posted on · Houston City Council voted Wednesday to make permanent a program established during the pandemic to help restaurants.
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Restaurants and post-COVID expansions (March 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Houston-area restaurants want to keep expanded outdoor seating established early during the COVID-19 pandemic. Houston City Council is considering it. We learn more and discuss the state of area restaurants.
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The Full Menu: Houston’s best places for chicken
Posted on · Houston food writers discuss their favorite places for chicken -- fried chicken, hot chicken, you name it.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (March 1, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joins us to discuss issues facing the county and to take listener questions.
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The Full Menu: Houston’s best bar food
Posted on · Houston food writers discuss their favorite bars to eat at and catch a game.
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Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, 20 years later (Feb. 1, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We reflect on the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew 20 years ago and discuss how the disaster changed NASA. And local food writers name their favorite places for bar food around town.
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Texas legislature’s effect on kids (Jan. 17, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We discuss how the new legislative session might affect Texas children. And we visit a section of the East End to learn how some developers want to create a neighborhood where residents can function without cars.
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The Full Menu: Best new Houston restaruants
Posted on · Houston food writers discuss their favorite restaurants that opened in 2022 and look ahead to what's opening in 2023.
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Houston traffic congestion (Jan. 11, 2023)
Posted on · Houston continues to rank among the cities with the highest traffic congestion. We discuss the reasons why. And local food writers talk about their favorite new restaurants of 2022 and look ahead to what's coming in 2023.