"This Cajun-Creole restaurant in the First Ward is the unofficial capital for Houston couples, elegant aunties having a ladies’ night, and birthday crews ordering cupcake Ferris wheels. Even though Kiss describes itself as “vibe dining,” it’s on the tamer side of clubstaurant culture. No one will be dancing on the tables. But a DJ will spin amapiano remixes of ’90s R&B while people enjoy the grits topped with jerk lamb chops at brunch." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas