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Houston's Juneteenth Food Traditions

Posted on June 15, 2023   |   Updated on September 30, 2025

City Cast Houston Staff

Red velvet cake is a Juneteenth food tradition. (Karl Tapales/Getty Images)

Red velvet cake is a Juneteenth food tradition. (Karl Tapales/Getty Images)

😋 Soul Food Coming To Katy

Ella’s Soul Food will open in Katy next month, featuring recipes in honor of the owner’s grandmother, Ella. The menu includes ham hock, smothered chicken, fried chicken, collard greens, black eyed peas, and other soul food favorites. [Houston Chronicle 🔒]

✊🏾 Juneteenth Food Traditions

How can you honor Juneteenth this year? These Houston chefs discuss how they’re paying homage to the holiday through African-American food traditions. For example, Chef Mason Leverett, owner of Bite Kitchen is making an oxtail shepherd’s pie and I’m wondering how I can get a bite? [Eater Houston]

⚾ Where To Eat At Minute Maid

If you’re wondering what to snack on the next time you’re watching the Astros, then definitely check out this guide. Some new options this baseball season include a cart selling delicious micheladas, an Italian vendor with a variety of subs, and Peaux Boys making tasty catfish and shrimp po boys. [Eater Houston]

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