If the chew fits. Trendsetting restaurants worth stepping out to.

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Mack Allen’s Uptown
Expect a scene at Uptown’s newest upscale dining establishment. Centered around a wow-worthy bar, enticing spaces include the lobby lounge, blush pink Champagne Room for private meals and a leafy patio for enjoying premium cuts of steak, seafood, sushi, caviar service, a raw bar and more.
H&H Bagels River Oaks Area
Authentic New York style bagels arrive to Houston in the first Texas location of the famed Manhattan chain. Reliable fare from the kettle-boiled menu includes classic breakfast sandwiches, salmon stacks, the bestselling B.E.C. (bacon, egg and cheese) and unmatched cream cheeses.
Terry Black’s Barbecue Heights
Expect a line during peak hours at the Lockhart-born sensation where family recipes offer always-perfect brisket cuts, pork ribs, chopped beef, jalapeno sausage and other standards with all the fixins.
Love Croissants Heights
With a handy drive-through, beloved Love Croissants has soft-opened a new sit-down location to sample flaky, buttery treats, seasonal croissants and delish coffees served in pretty pink cups.