"Winnie’s calls this Houston’s best gumbo for a reason, and we agree it’s pretty top-tier. The silky gumbo here tastes almost caramelized, as though it was spiked with molasses. Served with smoked chicken, andouille sausage, and a pile of white rice, the nutty, nearly black gumbo drips off the spoon like velvet. No matter the weather, a bowl feels comforting, especially after a tray of Gulf Coast oysters or alongside a half-dozen wings. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi