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.

By Lisa Cericola

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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