Our 2019 Dream Homes

It’s said that peeking inside people’s houses is the last acceptable form of voyeurism. As such, we hope the 10 amazing homes we’ve picked to feature alongside our 10 favorite Houston neighborhoods of 2019 provide a thrill. Peek inside 10 gorgeous homes. Plus: Spring fashion is officially in bloom, a father-and-son trip to England, Houston's barbecue scene is heating up, and much more.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Hunger Mitao!

How Houston's Indian American Community Is Feeding the Hungry

A group known as the Indian American Council has now provided a million meals—and counting—to the Houston Food Bank.

03/25/2019 By Nicki Koetting

Ice House

A Look Inside Houston's Best Bingo Night

This is not your granny's bingo.

03/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Eat & Drink

Our 12 Go-To Spots for Chinese Food

Some of our favorite places for Cantonese, Sichuan, and more.

10/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Drawl

How to Get Inside the New H-E-B in the Heights

What will it take: A helicopter? Ziplining? A monster truck?!?

03/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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What to Eat and Drink at Astros Games This Season

Forget peanuts and Cracker Jack—these are the new food and drink items to nab at the ol’ ball game.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Pour

Houston Now Has Its Own Cider Company

Goodbye, Town in City Brewing Co. Hello, Houston Cider Co.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Blood Bros and Truth BBQ Bring the Heat to Houston's Smoked Meat Game

The Bayou City barbecue scene is positively scorching right now.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Editor’s Note

Editor's Note

A Moment of Dream Home Envy

"I loved it. I wanted it. Alas, I didn’t have $17.5 million."

03/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Home & Real Estate

Top Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods by the Numbers 2019

Compare commute times, public school enrollment, home prices, and more.

03/25/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Dream Homes

Dream Big: 10 Swoon-Worthy Homes In Our Top Neighborhoods of 2019

03/25/2019 Edited by Abby Ledoux

Dream Homes

This Comfortable Boulevard Oaks Home Has an Inner Diva

And it's within walking distance of numerous museums and Hermann Park.

03/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Dream Homes

An Elegant Home on a Hill—Yes, Even In Houston—In Crestwood

You can kayak down Buffalo Bayou from this home's backyard.

03/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Dream Homes

This French Country-Chic Memorial Abode Is Both Stylish and Cozy

The patio home scales back on effort, but not luxury.

03/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Dream Homes

A Modern Oasis That Brings the Outside Inside in the GOOF

Scaled for the kids and the neighborhood, this AIA-honored home stands out and fits in all at once.

03/25/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Dream Homes

This Woodlands Home Is Fit for a King

A palatial oasis tucked away from prying eyes

03/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Dream Homes

A Historic River Oaks Palace, Right on Buffalo Bayou

We hope whoever buys this house is someone who appreciates that it is steeped in Houston history.

03/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Dream Homes

In the Heights, a Transformed House, Equal Parts Charming and Funky

One of the few mission-style homes in the historic neighborhood, this renovated Heights abode stands out for more than one reason.

03/25/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Dream Homes

In Rivercrest, Home Is Where the Peacocks Are

This contemporary “smart house” has, well, everything.

03/25/2019 By Dianna Wray

Dream Homes

A Sweet Retreat in Sugar Land

This English Tudor home marches to the beat of its own drum.

03/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

News & City Life

Dome Fixin'

Wait, What's Going On With the Astrodome Now?

The plan to turn the Eighth Wonder of the World into a multi-use event space and parking structure has hit a bit of a snag.

03/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Perfect Party

April's Perfect Party: Here-Kitty-Kitty Edition

A tiger discovered by a stoner is definitely on our invite list this month.

03/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

News

For Houston's Women Refugee Community, There's Power in Numbers

Together, they’re building new lives, one swim class at a time.

03/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Ice House

The Stone Cold Truth: Houston's Curling Game Is Growing

Where to play the Olympic sensation in the city you might least expect it.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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How Do You Honor the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing? With a Giant, Glowing Moon, of Course.

Relive the magic of Apollo 11 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

03/25/2019 By Chris Gray

Bayougraphy

Clint Capela Wants to Help Kids in Foster Care, Because He's Been There, Too

“Kids in foster care remind me of where I came from and what I’ve been through, without parents,” the Houston Rockets starting center says, “and I want to have more involvement in their lives.”

03/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Style & Shopping

Dine Till You Drop

Which Galleria Department Store Eatery Is Right For You?

Skip the food court.

03/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Spring Fashion

Storybook Looks Are In This Spring

Thanks to whimsical frills, dreamy pastels, and lush florals, this season's ultra-feminine looks are all about romance. Add some edge with bold accessories and piles of jewels, and fashion is officially in bloom.

03/25/2019 Edited by Abby Ledoux Photography by Cody Bess Styled by Leslie Rivas Kelly

Travel & Outdoors

Open Road

About a Boy (and Also, a Trip to Great Britain)

A father reminisces on years of traveling with his son.

03/25/2019 By Scott Vogel