The Year of the Food Hall!

The buzziest vendors, what to order, and all of the new halls set to open in 2020. Also in this issue: The most romantic dinner spots for Valentine's Day and how we can fix Houston's problems, according to the experts.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Howdy, comrade

New Opera Tells Story Of Russian Politician Boris Yeltsin's 1989 Trip to Randalls

The future president wasn't impressed by the Statue of Liberty or NASA, but the Houston-based grocery store chain left him in awe.

01/30/2020 By Chris Gray

On the Town

What to Do and See This Month, from Goya to Celine Dion

Plus Whiskey Myers and Ann Curry.

01/30/2020 Edited by Chris Gray

Eat & Drink

Features

Your Guide To Houston Food Halls

Bayou City's massive new culinary emporiums

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Food Hall Guide

New Food Halls to Look Forward to in 2020

In addition to two new Conservatory locations, expect markets to open in Midtown, Downtown, and more.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Food Hall Guide

Railway Heights On the Washington Corridor to Open This Summer

The new food hall will feature a dog park, weekend farmers markets, and a 10,000-square-foot beer garden.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Food Hall Guide

Politan Row in Rice Village is a Swanky Mid-Century Market

The upscale locale offers chefs an opportunity to grow.

01/30/2020 Photography by Timothy Malcolm

Food Hall Guide

6 Reasons to Visit the Sprawling, Wonder-Filled Finn Hall

The food hall offers it all: great food, a great time, and great people watching.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Food Hall Guide

Understory, in the Downtown Tunnels, Offers Both Food and Fun

One editor spends an entire day at the food hall.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Food Hall Guide

Bravery Chef Hall is Where All the Hot-Shots Show Off

The downtown food hall showcases up-and-coming chefs and concepts.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Table for one, please

Where to Dine Solo in Houston

You don't need to stay home alone this Valentine's Day.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Enjoy a Pint and a Slice at Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.

The brewery is serving up Neapolitan-inspired pizza, and it's selling out.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Head to The Gypsy Poet for Neapolitan-inspired pizza

The joint on Austin Street lives by its own rules.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Break the bank

The Fanciest Valentine's Dinner You Will Ever Eat

Give your special someone the taste of the finer things in life.

01/30/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Features

Your Guide to Houston Food Halls

The Bayou City's massive new culinary emporiums.

01/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Editor’s Note

For The Birds

The Effects of a Backyard Bird Feeder

Everyone loves the new setup: the birds, a squirrel, and even our cat.

01/30/2020 By Catherine Matusow

Health & Wellness

The Drawl

What to Give Up For Lent This Year

It's only 40 days.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

News & City Life

Features

How to Fix Houston

20 solutions from 20 great minds.

01/30/2020

Fix Houston

How to Balance the City Budget

We should be more fiscally responsible.

01/30/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Fix Houston

How to Fix Public Transportation

Does anyone like the traffic?

01/30/2020 By Dianna Wray

Fix Houston

How to Make Houston Greener

It doesn't take a lot of money to start making your home more efficient.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to End the Cycle of Homelessness

For one expert, the answer lies in education and mental health treatment.

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Fix Houston

How to Improve Education in Houston

What can we do to give our kids a head start?

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to Save the Birds

We can help by just turning out our lights at night.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Fix Houston

How to Mitigate Flooding

10 tips to help prevent future disaster.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to Improve Sex Education in Houston Schools

Let me tell you about the birds and the bees.

01/30/2020 By Dianna Wray

Fix Houston

How to Add More Affordable Housing

We all want a place to call home.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to Fix Our Bayou System

Does widening the bayous really work?

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Fix Houston

How to Insure the Uninsured

Is it time to expand Medicaid?

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to Get Houston Voting

The League of Women Voters of Houston has a three-pronged approach.

01/30/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Fix Houston

8 Experts Weigh in on How to Fix Houston

From crime reduction to preserving Houston's past, these locals have the answers.

01/30/2020

Features

How to Fix Houston

20 solutions from 20 great minds.

01/30/2020 By Houstonia Staff

Party of one

Will Carpooling Make Traffic Better?

There are only so many podcasts a person can take.

01/30/2020 By Morgan Kinney

Skyrise and shine

These Five Developments Will Change Houston Forever

A new decade means a new look for the city.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Waaay down

This Walking Tour Guides You Through Houston's Downtown Tunnels

Explore the city's history just 20 feet below the ground.

01/30/2020 By Heather Saucier

What the XFL?

Everything You Need To Know About Houston's New Pro Football Team

So exactly how is the XFL different from the NFL?

01/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Shake Your Tail Feathers

Saving the Whooping Crane from Extinction, One Dance at a Time

The man, and the very picky whooping crane, who brought a still-endangered species back from the brink of extinction.

01/30/2020 By Dianna Wray

Style & Shopping

Clutch City

6 Gifts Guaranteed to Bless Your Heart This Valentine's Day

Make yours skip a beat this holiday.

01/30/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Bayougraphy

This Local Designer Is Stepping Up Houston's Fashion Game

The Vietnamese-born, Montrose-based Nicholas Phat Nguyen spins gold out of trial and tribulation.

01/30/2020 By Erik Morse

Travel & Outdoors

Island Siren Call

You'll Never Want to Leave This Breathtaking Caribbean Island

The remote and luxurious island of Anguilla is a breath of fresh, salty sea air.

01/30/2020 By Abby Ledoux