Southern Living 20 Best New Restaurants In The South
The 20 Best New Restaurants In The South, According To Our Editors
Our region's dining scene just keeps getting better and better.
Published on May 26, 2025
ChòpnBlok
Houston, Texas
The menu at ChòpnBlọk (pronounced “choppin’ block”) in Houston’s vibrant Montrose neighborhood doubles as a soulful syllabus for West African cuisine. Nigerian-American chef Opeyemi “Ope” Amosu, who moved from London to Texas when he was three, champions his roots with dishes that sing, like a Scotch Egg reimagined with Southern-inspired deviled filling and a spin on traditional jollof as “jambalaya” with BBQ-style smoked sausage. —Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik, Digital Editor
chopnblok.co, 507 Westheimer Road, Houston TX 77006
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