The Ultimate Astros Fan Guide

As the team's new season kicks off, excitement is at an all-time high, and we're bringing the city's rabid fans everything they need to know. Everything you need to know about our favorite baseball team's 2018 season. Plus: the best tacos and beer in Houston, and spring fashion that's great for the gym and will make you a total knockout on the town, too.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Ice House

In San Jacinto, the Battle Rages On and On

Each spring since the 1980s, these enthusiasts recreate the 18-minute battle that secured Texas independence.

03/28/2018 Photography by Morgan Kinney

Ice House

How a Houstonian and Her Kid Beat Almost Everyone to Hamilton

Carmen Abrego and her son weren't about to miss their shot.

03/28/2018 By Dianna Wray

Theater

A Basketball Musical? Why Not, Says Catastrophic Theatre

Rockets GM Daryl Morey loves theater; Catastrophic Theatre artistic director Jason Nodler loves basketball. Is it just us, or was a collaboration inevitable?

03/28/2018 By Chris Gray

Best of Houstonia

Taco Town

The Houstonian's Guide to the Best Tacos (and Beer!) in the Bayou City

Take a mouthwatering tour through H-Town.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres and Katharine Shilcutt

Eat & Drink

Taco Town

3 Houston Taco Truck Owners You Need to Know

Learn more about the gurus behind your favorite mobile tacos.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

Taco Town

You Can Discover Houston's Deliciousness By Bike

Work off all that Tex-Mex every month with Crucial Matter's Tour de Taco.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

Taco Town

The Beauty and Art of Houston's Taco Trucks

The tacos aren't the only masterpieces.

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

Taco Town

The Dozen Essential Taco Terms You Need to Know So You Don't Look Like a Gringo

Consider this your taqueria dictionary.

03/28/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

Taco Town

The 12 Best Local Beers to Go With Your Tacos

What pairs perfectly with a taco from your neighborhood taco truck? A Houston-brewed beer, of course.

03/28/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

Essay

Why I Became a Taco Journalist

"I’ve spent almost every day since chasing the perfect taco."

03/28/2018 By Marco Torres

Ice House

5 Events You Won't Want to Miss At the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair

Get ready for five days of indulgence.

03/28/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Editor's Picks

9 Coffee Shops With Great Food

Oh, and the coffee's good, too.

03/28/2018 By Brooke Viggiano

Editor's Picks

Praise Cheesus: The 10 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Houston

Try these creative takes on the comfort food classic.

03/28/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor's Picks

4 Egg Custard Tarts You Need in Your Life (and in Your Belly)

These fluffy, flaky treats are a perfect addition to any brunch.

03/28/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Restaurant Review

Meat Matters at Mastro's Steakhouse and Doris Metropolitan

Two new steakhouses attempt to separate themselves from the herd.

03/28/2018 By Scott Vogel

Editor’s Note

Editor's Note

A Word of Warning About This Month's Issue

Tacos + beer + Astros + Houstonians = trouble.

03/28/2018 By Catherine Matusow

News & City Life

The Season Ahead

This Is the Astros Gear You Need This Season

Orange (and blue) is the new black.

03/28/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Ice House

How Does Space Affect the Human Body? Baylor College of Medicine Is Trying to Find Out

The world's first (and only) Center for Space Medicine is dedicated to the cause.

03/28/2018 By Nicki Koetting

Ice House

Perfect Party April 2018: Golden-Rule Edition

If David Lee Roth is playing at the HGO gala, then he's a Perfect Party guest of honor.

03/28/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Ice House

How Are the Waugh Bats Doing?

Our Waugh bat colony is still alive up there. So, why haven’t they been coming out?

03/28/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Rush to Judgment

What Y'all Thought of Harvey, the Movie

Is Harvey ready for the Hollywood treatment? We asked our readers for their opinions.

03/28/2018 By Morgan Kinney

The Season Ahead

The Ultimate Astros Fan Guide

Everything Houston's rabid fans need to know, from can’t-miss games and theme nights to new ballpark food and game gear.

03/28/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Bayougraphy

Susan Chadwick Is Trying to Save Buffalo Bayou

The activist fought to protect the last natural stretch of Buffalo Bayou, and won. Sort of.

03/28/2018 By Dianna Wray

Style & Shopping

Fashion

Don't Sweat Spring Fashion

This season’s luxe, athletic-inspired looks make you a total knockout.

03/28/2018 Edited by Abby Ledoux Photography by Cody Bess Styled by Leslie Rivas