I lived in the Houston area between 2002 and 2005 and don't recall the food scene being the most interesting and/or innovative in the state, let alone in the na

I lived in the Houston area between 2002 and 2005 and don't recall the food scene being the most interesting and/or innovative in the state, let alone in the nation especially considering the strong competition in DFW or Austin. Have things really changed that much? Is it now worth making a trip out to H-town for some delicious food?