Houston vs. Dallas

Houston vs. Dallas <p class="p1">H-town versus Big D: 273 Reasons why the rivalry is over, and we won. Plus, an interview with cover model J.J. Watt, where to buy a $20,000 dog house, what's up with that metal menagerie on 288, and much more. </p>

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Film

Shrink-Wrapped

Freudians and Jungians have one thing in common: a love of movies.

08/01/2013 By Michael Hardy

On the Town

Jazz for the Masses

For almost a quarter century, the Houston International Jazz Festival has been bringing the world’s greatest musicians to the Bayou City.

08/01/2013 By Justin Mitchell

Houston vs. Dallas

Cultural Command

When it comes to the arts, we leave Dallas in the dust.

08/01/2013 By Michael Hardy

Ice House

What the Hell’s on the Side of the Road?

This month: a metal menagerie on Highway 288.

08/01/2013 By Michael Hardy

Speed Dating

Dating Games

Where’s this relationship going? Straight down Southwest Freeway.

08/01/2013 By Peter Holley

Books & Literature

Space Spouse

What was it like to be married to an astronaut during the Space Race?

08/01/2013 By Catherine Matusow

Books & Literature

Blank, Texas

A new novel is set in Houston—but don't expect it to wear its roots on its sleeves.

08/01/2013 By Catherine Matusow

Best of Houstonia

Cover Story

Houston vs. Dallas

From our food scene to arts offerings, diversity and quality of life, it’s Houston that's the name on everyone’s lips these days.

08/01/2013

Cover Story

Houston vs. Dallas

From our food scene to arts offerings, diversity and quality of life, it’s Houston that's the name on everyone’s lips these days.

07/31/2013

Eat & Drink

The Petrol Station

A Trip to Beernerdia

Either speak the language or have a plan.

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

Ramen

A Ten-Stop Tampopo Tour of Houston

Find the best noodles in town on a voyage of ramen discovery.

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

On the Table

Ramenarama

Getting to the bottom of Japan’s favorite bowl of noodles.

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh Photography by Nick de la Torre

Houston vs. Dallas

D-List

Houston v. Vegas (oops, Dallas)

08/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

Editor’s Note

Houston vs. Dallas: a Statement of Purpose

Why do we pick on Dallas? Because it is there.

08/01/2013 By Scott Vogel

Home & Real Estate

The Drawl

Hood Rats

Prepare to meet your mascot.

08/01/2013 By Jeff Balke and Scott Vogel

Space City

A Bigger Bungalow

How to maximize a small space.

08/01/2013 Photography by Jill Hunter By Katharine Shilcutt

In the Doghouse

Where to Live Now (Canine Edition)

Houston architects ask: why must dog houses literally look like houses?

08/01/2013 By Kerry H.

News & City Life

Perfect Party

August’s Perfect Party

The people we’d like to get down with this month

08/15/2013 By Catherine Matusow

On the Town

Afternoon Delight

Taking English tea with the founder of Elegant Manners International

08/01/2013 By Michael Hardy

Houston vs. Dallas

A Rivalrous History

Up until 1900, Galveston was Houston’s chief rival. And then came the Great Hurricane, and suddenly an inland port seemed like not just a good idea, but a necessary one.

08/01/2013 By John Lomax