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Houston’s fried chicken game just got a fancy little upgrade. Buttermilk Baby, the Heights-area hotspot known for flipping comfort food classics into crave-worthy creations, is kicking off the new year with a limited-edition offering that’s got just the right amount of extra.

Houston’s winter dining season is officially in full bloom — truffle season bloom, that is. From freshly shaved white truffle over silky spaghettini to black truffle crowning buttery, bite-sized croque monsieurs, Houston chefs are embracing one of the world’s most coveted culinary luxuries.

Ring in 2026 at Turner’s Cut with Houston’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve dinner — a $2,026-per-couple, seven-course tasting menu paired with rare spirits and a Louis XIII midnight toast.

Turning up the heat this holiday season, Houston’s beloved Candente has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Bellaire location — marking a fiery expansion for one of the city’s only Tex-Mex restaurants recognized by the prestigious Michelin Guide.