Eric Sandler

The almost two-year wait for an Atlanta-based pan-Asian restaurant to make its Houston debut has come to an end. Tin Drum Asian Kitchen is now open daily for lunch and dinner.

Podcaster, comedian, and media personality Joe Rogan dined at Tris in The Woodlands ahead of last night’s Post Malone concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion. He shared his thoughts on the meal with his 17.6 million Instagram followers:

From sports bars to tiki bars, Houstonians have plenty of choices for themed drinking establishments. One new bar has found a different source of inspiration.

An Ohio-based ice cream brand known for its freshly made flavors has expanded its presence in the Houston area. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has opened its third Houston-area scoop shop in Katy.

Montrose’s newest pizzeria has quietly opened its doors. Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern began its soft opening this week.

A Dallas-based food festival will return to Houston for its second year. Chefs for Farmers will be held Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 at Autry Park, the new mixed-use development near the intersection of Allen Parkway and Shepherd Drive.

Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.

A veteran restaurateur is stepping things up for his next project. Granger’s represents a new, more elevated direction for Ryan Granger.

Houston’s fast casual Moroccan restaurant has opened its newest location. Zoa Moroccan Kitchen is now open in Upper Kirby.

An innovative sandwich concept has opened its first Inner Loop location. Bread Zeppelin recently opened near Greenway Plaza.