Fall 2022: Best New Restaurants

Best New Restaurants! From Mexican fare to African cuisine, Space City's best restaurants are a must-try this season. As an added bonus, we've got the best wine-tasting spots in the city and a deep dive into some of our trusted food dynasties. Plus: Top Doctors, State of the Arts, and an inside look at one of the Texan's newest players.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Local Artist Profile

A Houston-Based Contemporary Artist You Should Know: Ryan Hawk

Houston artist Ryan Hawk shares five things he loves and what inspires him to create.

11/02/2022 By Amarie Gipson

On The Town

Back to Eldorado: A Historic Houston Ballroom Will Be Reborn

Project Row Houses leads the charge in restoring this significant site in Houston’s Third Ward.

10/31/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Elements of Style

Art or Architecture? This Houston Design Firm Is Blurring the Lines

Meet rootlab, the business that’s taking Houston’s design scene by storm.

10/06/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Fall Arts Guide 2022

5 Women Changing Houston's Art Scene From the Top

Meet five women creating a collaborative and interconnected visual art community in Houston.

09/19/2022 By Amarie Gipson Illustrations by Robin Kachantones

Sound Off

Forget That Study—Houston Is a Live Music Mecca

Wait, who said Houstonians don't support live music?

09/19/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Fall Arts Guide 2022

5 Houston Bands You Need to Know About in 2022

Meet five bands that make us proud to be from Houston.

09/19/2022 By Sama’an Ashrawi

Sound Off

Erica Lall Has Taken the Dance World by Storm

The native Houstonian talks about her journey as a professional ballet dancer and transforming the stage.

09/19/2022 By Layne Van Vranken

Sound Off

These Galleries May Be the Menil Collection's Most Significant Asset

Houston-based conceptual artist Ryan Hawk reflects on the significance of the Menil Collection’s surrealist galleries.

09/19/2022 By Ryan Hawk

Fall Arts Guide 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Arts and Entertainment Scene This Fall

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this fall.

09/19/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Chris Gray

Fall Arts Guide 2022

State of The Arts

Our overview of what’s new and important in Houston’s bustling art scene.

09/16/2022 Edited by Amarie Gipson

Fall Arts Guide 2022

Get Tickets Now: Houston's Upcoming Performances Look Spectacular

The upcoming 2022–23 Houston performing arts season shares stories as diverse as the city.

09/15/2022 By Holly Beretto

Boo!

6 Ghost Tours That Showcase Houston's Spooky Side

Pub crawls, museum tours, and walks in the park make up some of Houston’s top ghostly attractions.

09/15/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Día de los Muertos

MECA Will Honor the Uvalde Victims This Día de los Inocentes

MECA’s 2022 Día de los Muertos Festival includes a special dedication to the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting.

09/15/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Eat & Drink

Do It Yourself

7 Tips For Making the Perfect Charcuterie Board

Yes, there is such a thing as too much cheese.

10/14/2022 By Shelby Stewart

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

On The Town

Clutch City Clubs: 11 of Houston's Greatest Nightclubs

Houston’s crop of nightlife hotspots pumps up the energy for all types of clubgoers.

10/03/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Shelby Stewart and Daniel Renfrow

On The Table

Out of the Box: Dim Sum Box Is Redefining Iconic Chinese Dishes

Dim Sum Box is reimagining classics for a new generation of Houston foodies.

09/28/2022 By Phoebe Gibson

Best New Restaurants 2022

The Star-Studded History of Brennan’s of Houston—in Chefs

How Brennan’s has shaped Houston’s culinary scene, one rising star chef at a time.

09/22/2022 By Mai Pham

Top Chef

Topping Top Chef: What's Next For Houston's Evelyn García

Houston’s own finalist Evelyn García didn’t walk away with last season’s title, but she’s got plans for more.

09/22/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Trends

Filipino Cuisine Is Finally Having Its Moment

Here are three excellent places where you can enjoy it.

09/20/2022 By Mai Pham

Trends

4 of Houston's Most Delectable New Pop-Ups

We’ve caught feelings for these pop-up restaurants.

09/20/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Best New Restaurants 2022

Houston's Top 20 New Restaurants

We believe these impressive new restaurants are destined to become Houston classics.

09/19/2022 By Mai Pham, Phoebe Gibson, and Daniel Renfrow Photography by Shannon O'Hara and Kat Ambrose

Home & Real Estate

Space City

Still Standing: An Inside Look Into Galveston’s Historic Homes

These houses date back to the 1800s and offer a glimpse into the island’s affluent past.

10/12/2022 By Brianna Benitez

Space City

7 Modern Autumn Décor Items That Don't Scream "I Love Fall"

Fall into autumn with these modern home essentials.

09/22/2022

News & City Life

On The Town

Reflections on Astroworld, 1 Year After the Catastrophe

One year later, the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy still doesn't make sense.

11/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Where the Bees are

Hive Mind: Inside Houston's Buzziest Honey Collective

This local honey collective will introduce you to the wonderful world of backyard beekeeping.

09/23/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Extra Credit

Spotlight: 3 Nonprofits Enriching the Lives of Local Students

Local nonprofits provide enriching cocurricular programs to Houston’s youth through art, nutrition, and literature.

09/20/2022 By Brianna Benitez, Jessica Lodge, and Alexia Partouche

Bayougraphy

Houstonian Ogbo Okoronkwo Wants to Bring Home a Win For the Texans

Texans defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo has aspirations of bringing a title to Clutch City for the first time.

09/15/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Ice House

Months After the Uvalde Shooting, How Are Texas Schools Protecting Kids?

Houston-area schools reassess school safety after the Robb Elementary School tragedy.

09/14/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Style & Shopping

Elements of Style

Tailored Finds: Omar Lisandro Wants You to Reconnect With Your Look

Omar Lisandro’s new vintage boutique, Too Suit Yourself, is curated with all sizes in mind and embraces the boundlessness of fashion.

09/22/2022 By Jamila Stewart

Clutch City

8 Fall Items That Will Freshen Up Even the Dreariest Closet

Rock the academic year with these back-to-school styles.

09/14/2022 By Danielle Wright