Upper Kirby Awards and Press

 

Join us for Houston Restaurant Weeks 2019

Every summer, Houston Restaurant Weeks brings restaurants and Houstonians together to enjoy time together while giving back to the Houston Food Bank. We are proud to be participating again! For every HRW meal that you order at BB’s, the Houston Food Bank will be able to generate 15 meals from your included $5 donation! Now, Read More.

Where to Find the Best Crawfish in Houston

Big thank you to Houston Food Finder for DA LOVE! We love serving up crawfish to our Tex-Orlean Cajuns and Cajunistas! And, we also love being a city with so many YUM options when it comes to this mudbug treat! Read the full article here.

THANK YOU, HOUSTON!

“There’s more that’s trending on Houston’s seafood scene: BB’s Tex-Orleans has seen a 38.7 percent increase in reviews…” Wow!! Thank you, Houston! We couldn’t do what we do without each and every one of our AMAZING customers. We have been working hard to be the best we can be for you and it makes our HEARTS swell Read More.

BBs x EggHaus = YUM!

We have partnered up with EggHaus right here in Houston, TX to bring you a delicious new BREAKFAST TREAT! Try our Crawfish Croissant the next time you dine at EggHaus and be sure to let us know what you think on social! Read the full article here.

BB’s is coming to Webster, TX!

It’s true! We are building our 10th location in Webster, TX and we can’t wait to join the community! Read the full article here.

Houston’s Top Places for Gumbo!

Thank you Houstonia Magazine for including us in your list for top places to get Gumbo in Houston! Our Gumbo recipe is made with love every day! Did you know? We use our Maw Maw’s recipe! Read the full article here.

Crawfish BINGO!

Ready for the best game you’ve ever played?! Check out this Crawfish Bingo card created by Houstonian Julie Julez! Thanks for including us, Culture Map! Read the full article here.  

Crawfish Season is Beginning!

“No one seasons crawfish the way they do. I’ve eaten at several locations around Houston before relocating to DC but the Heights has always been my favorite. As they never seem to run out of crawfish like all the other locations do.” It’s time to kick off crawfish season! While we are still waiting for Read More.

Ready for Crawfish?

Houston! Are you ready for Crawfish season? While we wait for the weather to warm up just a bit more, we are thrilled to be able to start serving crawfish at select locations. Thank you to KHOU for including us in their list of restaurants to check out! Check our Facebook pages for the most Read More.

BB’s Tex-Orleans Named in Best Houston Restaurant’s List

There are so many amazing restaurants here in Houston and we are honored to be named in the Top 38 Restaurants in Houston by Eater! If you haven’t tried BB’s yet, this is a great time to do so! Read the full article here.    

BB’s Named Best Restaurant in Houston!!

We are so thankful to be recognized as one of DA BEST Restaurants in HOUSTON by Conde Nast Traveler! We couldn’t have been given this incredible honor without our amazing customers–we LOVE you SO MUCH!! XOXO Read the full article here.

Where to get Crawfish in Houston

We’re so thankful to be included in this post from Neighborhoods.com as one of the top restaurants to enjoy crawfish in Houston! Did you know? “According to Houstonia Magazine, Texans’ love for crawfish began when a Louisiana chef named A. J. Judice Jr. brought them to the state. Judice introduced the crustaceans at his French Market Read More.

BB on Chefs Coast to Coast

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Brooks Bassler, aka BB, was interviewed on a podcast hosted by native Houstonian, Lauren Ignited. Her podcast, titled Chefs Coast to Coast features Chefs from the Gulf Coast to the Gold Coast with the aim of sharing their stories with the customers who love their food! We were happy to be on the show and Read More.

Goodtaste with Tanji

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We are thrilled to have been featured on Goodtaste with Tanji! Tanji came to our Montrose location and chatted with BB and Maw Maw about our Tex-Orlean story. Watch it here! You need to install or upgrade Flash Player to view this content, install or upgrade by clicking here.

Beyonce Dined at BB’s!

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We are still floating on cloud 9! Queen B, Jay-Z and Beyoncé family stopped by BB’s Upper Kirby after slaying her performance at NRG Stadium on Saturday, May 7th in Houston! We are thankful for her visit and proud of our staff for being respectful and courteous to our super star guests. Safe travels on your Read More.

Top Ten!

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Paper City named BB’s Cafe as one of the Top 10 Restaurants in Houston who “Do Mudbugs Right!” Thank you, Paper City and THANK YOU, HOUSTON! Come visit us at our selected locations and enjoy our crawfish. Read the Full Article Here

No Bull! They Love Our Crawfish!

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Nick Russo, radio personality for The Bull 100.3 FM, put together a listing of his favorite Crawfish spots in Houston. Thanks for including us, Nick! We are glad you are enjoying our bugs! Read the Full Article Here Image courtesy of Getty Images.

To Suck or Not to Suck

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The Houston Press recently dropped by BB’s in the Heights to chat with customers about their crawfish eating preferences. Watch this short video to see how they answered the question, “Do you suck the head?” Watch the Video on HoustonPress.com

Mix 96.5 Thinks Beyoncé Should Sing about Us!

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Superbowl 50 has Beyoncé on almost everyone’s minds. Houston radio station, Mix 96.5, put together a list of Houston Restaurants they think Queen Bee should sing about–and we made the list at number 2! Some of (if not THE BEST) cajun food you’ll find here in Houston. Personally I think they’ve got the best crawfish Read More.

BB’s is Opening a New Location!

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It’s true! BB’s is opening a brand new location in Pearland! Check our website, Facebook page, Twitter feed and Instagram feed for all the juicy details as they develop! Read Full Article

We’re On Houston’s Bucket List!

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We are ecstatic! Thrillist has included all 5 of BB’s locations on their Houston Restaurant Bucket List! “Remember that artery clogging we spoke of earlier? This is where you should make that happen. Start with some apps “for the table” like the loaded pollo bullets (those are cream-cheese-stuffed and jalapeño-studded chicken bites wrapped in bacon) Read More.

We are THRILLED!

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Thrillist featured BB’s Tex-Orleans Crawfish front and center! We are THRILLED! “Texas meets Louisiana at this local favorite (take its roast-beef-gravy-and-queso-smothered take on poutine, for instance). And everyone knows you haven’t truly partaken in crawfish season until you’ve got your hands and face messy with some of BB’s quality, mouth-numbingly good beauties, served on a giant Read More.

Tex-Cajun Virgin Fries are Among the Best Fries in Houston!

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Thank you, Thrillist! “Double points go to anyone that get through the Cajun take on poutine — in which a mountain of shoestring fries gets covered in chile con queso, rich gravy, and mouthwatering roast beef — by themselves. Eat them late-night, or anytime where you can take a nice long nap afterward.” Read the Read More.