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

You won't find chicken fingers or pizza here.

01/30/2020 Photography by Timothy Malcolm

Food Hall Guide

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

Order pecan pie at Goode Co. Taqueria, chow down on crab cakes at Low Tide, and even spot a celebrity or two at this food hall.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Food Hall Guide

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

Connecting to five tunnels, the food hall offers a sprawling space to hang out in, whether for lunch or late-night drinks.

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 two, please

The 10 Most Romantic Tables in Town

Whether it's Valentine's Day or Friday night, these spots are sure to woo your beloved.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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 bird feeder: 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

When you're a city government with a $5.1 billion annual budget, spending more than you earn is risky.

01/30/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Fix Houston

How to Fix Public Transportation

Houston already has a lot of the bones in place for potentially a transformative change.

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

One expert suggests lengthening school days and the school year.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to Save the Birds

Since 1970s, North America has lost around 3 billion birds.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Fix Houston

How to Mitigate Flooding

10 tips to help prevent future flooding.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to Improve Sex Education in Houston Schools

What should be taught changes every couple of years, so parents should be up to date.

01/30/2020 By Dianna Wray

Fix Houston

How to Add More Affordable Housing

There are about 50,000 people being housed on 18,000 federal housing vouchers in Houston.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Fix Houston

How to Fix Our Bayou System

Maybe we're just going to have to leave some places green.

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?

Commuting alone might be relatively cheap right now, but is it making your commute longer?

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

One man, one very picky whooping crane named Tex, and their dance to save her species

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 designer who 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

Anguilla is hard to get to, and even harder to leave.

01/30/2020 By Abby Ledoux