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Tastemakers of Texas

Relish this list of the best restaurants and bars in Texas for 2019

Arden Ward
Apr 30, 2019 | 1:35 pm

Each spring, CultureMap tours Texas with our annual Tastemaker Awards, celebrating the top restaurant and bar talent in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. These events have become some of the most popular food affairs of the season, with almost 3,000 folks across Texas joining us in 2019.

This year, the party started in Houston on March 27, stopped in Austin on April 10, and wrapped with a Dallas finale on April 25. At each party, we noshed on savory and sweet bites from top restaurants and chefs, sipped specialty drinks, and mingled with local culinary talent. And, most importantly, we celebrated all of the nominees and toasted the winners during our coveted awards ceremony.

So, how did we determine the best of the best? CultureMap editors collaborated with expert panels, including previous Tastemaker winners, to select the nominees in each city. The panels then selected winners in every category, except Best New Restaurant, which was determined by our readers in a heated bracket-style tournament.

The result is this list of the best of Texas dining for 2019. Savor it, and join us in raising a glass to all of the winners.

Austin

  • ​Restaurant of the Year: Olamaie
  • Chef of the Year: Michael Fojtasek, Olamaie
  • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Amanda Turner, Juniper
  • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
  • Best New Restaurant: Discada
  • Pastry Chef of the Year: Laura Sawicki, Launderette
  • Bar of the Year: The Roosevelt Room
  • Bartender of the Year: Caer Ferguson, The Roosevelt Room
  • Brewery of the Year: Vista Brewing
  • Wine Program of the Year: June's All Day
  • Favorite Taco: Vaquero Taco

Dallas

  • Restaurant of the Year: Bullion
  • Chef of the Year: Misti Norris, Petra & the Beast
  • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Eric Freidline, Sevy's
  • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Mot Hai Ba
  • Best New Restaurant: Taco Y Vino
  • Pastry Chef of the Year: Andrea Meyer, Bisous Bisous
  • Bar of the Year: Shoals
  • Bartender of the Year: Chris Unruh, Tiny Victories
  • Wine Program of the Year: Al Biernat's
  • Best Pizza: Zoli's

Fort Worth

  • Restaurant of the Year: Clay Pigeon
  • Chef of the Year: Juan Rodriguez, Magdalena's
  • Best New Restaurant: Four Sisters
  • Bar of the Year: Twilite Lounge

Houston

  • Restaurant of the Year: Nancy's Hustle
  • Chef of the Year: Manabu Horiuchi, Kata Robata
  • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Ian Levy, Better Luck Tomorrow
  • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Giacomo’s cibo e vino
  • Best New Restaurant: Blood Bros. BBQ
  • Pastry Chef of the Year: Ruben Ortega, H-Town Restaurant Group
  • Bar of the Year: Anvil Bar & Refuge
  • Bartender of the Year: Sarah Troxell, Nobie’s
  • Brewery of the Year: Saint Arnold Brewing Company
  • Wine Program of the Year: Coltivare
  • Favorite Burger: Bernie’s Burger Bus

San Antonio

  • Restaurant of the Year: The Cookhouse
  • Chef of the Year: Diego Galicia & Rico Torres, Mixtli
  • Best New Restaurant: The Jerk Shack
  • Bar of the Year: The Modernist
  • Favorite Taco: Carnitas Lonja, Carnitas

Nancy's Hustle, Houston Restaurant of the Year.

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Three squares

The Henry reveals opening date for new sprawling Plano restaurant

Christina Hughes Babb
Oct 8, 2026 | 9:00 am
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A sprawling Uptown Dallas restaurant known for its posh atmosphere, scenic rooftop views, and all-day dining has announced a date for its anticipated Plano debut. The Henry will open its second Dallas-area location on Wednesday, October 21 at 7700 Windrose Ave., in Plano's bustling Legacy West mixed-use center.

The new restaurant will rival The Henry's famously large Uptown sister in size, occupying almost 13,000 square feet. More than 2,000 square feet will be dedicated to a patio that wraps around the building's exterior.

“Legacy West is the kind of dynamic, walkable community where The Henry fits naturally, and we’re looking forward to bringing our all-day approach to a new neighborhood,” regional director of restaurant operations Emma Elmes says in a release. “Whether it’s morning coffee, a business lunch, dinner with friends, or a leisurely weekend brunch, we want The Henry to be a place Plano can make its own.”

The Henry Plano The Henry is ready for breakfast, lunch, and more in Plano. Courtesy rendering

As they are escorted to a table, guests will pass a full-service coffee cafe, open kitchen, and indoor-outdoor bar, with decor that blends industrial and classic elements. Dark wood finishes on furniture and fixtures and a forest green color palette, according to the announcement, are meant to put diners at ease.

Breakfast at The Henry begins at 8 am daily, and the coffee bar will be open most of the day, serving early bird specialty lattes; loose leaf chai; and other coffees, teas, and caffeinated potables. Come afternoon, baristas will be making espresso martinis, pumpkin spice cold brews, and peddling sugary pick-me-ups and pastries to pre-gamers and people prepping for a big night.

Weekend brunch-goers will enjoy a spicy and eclectic selection, such as the California burrito, huevos rancheros enchiladas, or the quinoa burrito with eggs and black beans, for starters.

The Plano opening coincides with the launch of a companywide seasonal menu featuring an array of both familiar and surprising new fare: from avocado toast and the original egg sandwich to Shrimp Crab Louis, cheesy truffle popovers, bolognese, filet mignon, and Wagyu cheeseburgers with Henry sauce and french fries.

Dishes will pair with craft cocktails made especially for Plano, including The Greatest Neighborhood Margarita; Hank’s Espresso Martini; Lychee Martini; the Western Goods with Angel’s Envy bourbon; and the Amalfi Spritz with Tito’s, strawberry soaked amaro, elderflower liqueur, and sparkling wine. That's in addition to The Henry's rotating selection of local craft beers, a global wine list, and house-made zero-proof beverages.

Saving room for after-dinner sweets is advisable, with offerings including lemon olive oil cake, chocolate fudge pie, banana sticky date pudding with chai caramel, and candied pecan and banana dulce de leche gelato.

After its October 21 debut, The Henry in Plano will be open for service Monday-Thursday 8 am-10 pm, Friday-Saturday 8 am-11 pm, and Sunday 8 am-10 pm.

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