"The Deal: Two-course lunch for $25 per person, three-course dinner for $55 per person Why We Like It: Late August is a newcomer to Houston’s food scene, but the Southern dishes here hold their own against seasoned restaurants participating. With the lunch deal costing the same as a typical entree, we suggest coming during the day, especially if that means trying the smashburger. For dinner, order a cup of loaded, spicy gumbo, a rack of ribs, and their creme brulee rice pudding, which is the dessert combo we didn’t know we needed." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas