Bao Ong is a Restaurant Columnist at various publications including NewsBreak and the Houston Chronicle. He specializes in the food and beverage industry, focusing on topics such as food safety, production, waste, and innovations in FoodTech. Bao's work has been featured in prominent outlets like Bon Appetit, Yahoo News, and Time Out Group plc.
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Bao Ong's focus on local event coverage, press releases, and promotional deals in the food and beverage sector indicates a preference for articles that highlight specific events or promotions within the Houston dining scene. Pitches to Bao should emphasize unique culinary experiences, exclusive restaurant openings, special menus for holidays or events, and interviews with prominent figures in the Houston culinary world.
Given his emphasis on local coverage of Houston's food scene, reaching out with information about new restaurants, trends in dining preferences among locals or insights from chefs would likely catch his attention. Additionally, sharing details about house & home-related topics related to dining spaces could also be of interest to him based on his past articles.
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Unexpected favorites, including charro beans and a standout vampiro, make this Spring taqueria worth a closer look.
From Asiatown bakeries to local mini chains serving banh mi, these are Houston's best Vietnamese sandwiches.
By: Bao Ong
Critic Bao Ong tries out the new caramelized prime rib sandwich, which is included in Perry’s latest Flashback Friday promotion.
Michelin’s latest Texas guide shows Houston’s restaurant talent goes well beyond the guide’s coveted stars.
Michelin's latest Texas guide shows Houston's restaurant talent goes well beyond the guide's coveted stars.
By: Bao Ong
The Michelin Guide's 2026 Texas awards include six Houston restaurants with one star and others receiving a Bib Gourmand or recommendation.
By: Jhair Romero, Bao Ong
Guide to Sugar Land, one of nation’s best places to live, with master-planned communities, family attractions and global dining scene
By: Bao Ong, Marissa Luck
The Woodlands is growing, making room for fresh businesses, including inner-Loop favorites. There’s no shortage of places to eat, relax, play and find adventure among the trees or on the water.
By: Bao Ong, Diane Cowen
Guide to Galveston's history, culture, dining, sun and fun. Weekend getaways can be chic and stylish or barefoot casual
By: Bao Ong, Sonia Garza, Sebastian Herrera
The best restaurants in Katy reflect the community itself: a blend of longtime institutions, family-run gems and innovative newcomers shaped by the area's diversity.
