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Brewing Community

In Houston, Coffee Creates Community

With morning raves and chef residencies, Houston cafés are moving beyond lattes to build community through events, dining, and creativity.

09/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Another Round

Where to Go for a Great Margarita in Houston

Take the edge off with an ice-cold margarita from one of these local restaurants and bars.

04/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

New Digs

Brennan’s Wants Its Reimagined Bar to Be Houston’s Hangout

The new space allows the fine-dining restaurant to host diners in a more casual way.

04/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Nightcap

Move Over Espresso Martini, It’s Time for the Carajillo to Shine

This coffee-based cocktail predates the espresso martini, but it’s just now gaining momentum here in the US.

12/20/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Drink Culture

Asian Ingredients Star in Some of Houston’s Best Cocktails

Local restaurants are giving their bar menus Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean flair.

11/16/2023 By Lauren McDowell

Salty Kitty

Behind This New Speakeasy’s Cat Door Lies a Hidden Oasis

Mèo, a new hidden bar in the Heights, sports strong dive bar vibes while serving top-notch craft cocktails and dim sum.

06/02/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Tequila!

How to Do the Margarita Mile on a Dallas Weekend Trip

So many drinks, so little time.

05/09/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Cheers to That!

7 Restaurants and Bars Serving Cool Mocktails for Dry January

Mocktails, spritzers, and refreshing elixirs!

12/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Rosemary Akpan

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

11 Boozy Gifts for the Budding Mixologist in Your Life

Gift, drink, and be merry.

12/21/2022 By Claire Anderson and Alexia Partouche

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

20 Festive Drinks to Warm You Up This Season

Hot toddies, mulled wines, and espresso martinis will keep you warm all winter long.

12/12/2022 By Shelby Stewart, Rosemary Akpan, and Anna Rajagopal

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Deja Brew

Our 13 Favorite Coffee Cocktails in Houston

Coffee cocktails are cool again, and we’re totally here for It.

12/01/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Cheers!

7 H-Town Spots Serving Up Drinks With a CBD Twist

Coffee and cocktails all across the city are getting the CBD treatment.

10/12/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Trends

Zero Proof: 6 of the Best Mocktails Houston Has to Offer

Mocktails are having a moment, and we’re here to toast it.

10/07/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

HEMP, HOPS & HAZE

Houston’s Newest Cannabis Company Is All about Hemp & Hops

8th Wonder Brewery and Bayou City Hemp Company have joined forces to launch 8th Wonder Cannabis, a brand centered around both hemp and hops.

09/21/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Pour

Cool Off with These Refreshing Summer Cocktails

These Houston bars are serving up the freshest cocktails of the season.

06/09/2022 By Shelby Stewart Photography by Jenn Duncan

Spritz Into 2022

Best Champagnes To Sip On New Year's Eve

Toast to 2022 with these bubbly drinks.

12/31/2021 By Danielle Wright

Keep It Jolly

How To Throw A Successful Holiday Gathering With Tips From Houston's Emerson Sloan

Kim Etheridge chats with Houstonia on tips for festive entertainment.

12/14/2021 By Danielle Wright

Bottoms up!

Julep Cocktail Bar Rolls out Vibrant New Summer Menu with a Meaningful Touch

Julep’s first original menu since reopening focuses on the global impact of migrant ingredients.

07/21/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Somm Talk

Let's Push Non-Alcoholic Drinks to the Next Level

Where to score zero-proof beer, spirits, and wine, and why they're great for the drink industry.

02/02/2021 By Justin Vann

Ooh, Spicy

These Holiday Cocktails Are Sure to Cheer You Right Up

Here are a couple of recipe ideas. Now get shaking (and boiling and whipping).

12/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

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