Winter 2022: Winter Road Trips

Winter has arrived at Houstonia! As we enter a season filled with holiday cheer, the city's best bakeries, public art installations, and seasonal getaways are just a few things that come to mind. Additionally, we've got the key to making the perfect roasted chicken, a list of our favorite neighborhoods, and an in-depth conversation with Houston's three major league coaches.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Countdown

The 15 Biggest Moments in Music of 2022—Texas Edition

We count down the year's top 15 moments in Texas music.

12/30/2022 By Sama’an Ashrawi

Screwed Up

Lance Scott Walker Has Spent 16 Years Studying DJ Screw

Lance Scott Walker writes about the life and influence of DJ Screw.

12/27/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Public Art

One City, One Collection: Houston's Latest Public Art

Theresa Escobedo and the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs are working to reflect Houston's diversity through public art.

12/22/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Read More

3 Notable New Books for the New Year

Time to update your TBR list.

12/21/2022 By Amarie Gipson

On The Town

Gworl Power: Houston's Bustling Drag Ballroom Scene

On the runway in 2022.

12/19/2022 By Xio

On The Town

Houston Winter Arts Guide: Where to Go and What to See

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this winter.

12/14/2022 By Chris Gray

Local Artist Profile

A Houston-Based Contemporary Artist You Should Know: Bradley Kerl

Visual artist Bradley Kerl shares the people and places that inspire him to create.

11/25/2022 By Amarie Gipson

TINY TREASURES

4 Big Tiny Things to See Around Town

Mini murals and little galleries are waiting just around the street corner.

11/16/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Eat & Drink

Flavorful Read

Masala Blends a World of Delicious Flavors

Pondicheri Chef Anita Jaisinghani shares her life with food in recent cookbook.

01/10/2023 By Claire Anderson

Hot Tips

How to Roast the Perfect Chicken

Ostia’s Travis McShane reveals his hot tips.

12/29/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Nikkei-style

Restaurant Review: Pacha Nikkei Serves up Otherworldly Flavors

Peruvian-Japanese Chef, Masaru Fukuda, introduces Houstonians to the food of his homeland.

12/28/2022 By Mai Pham

Eat This Now

Wild in Montrose: Inside Houston's First CBD Restaurant

Hopes are high for for Houston’s first full-service CBD- and THC-infused restaurant.

12/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow Photography by Jenn Duncan

Deja Brew

Our 13 Favorite Coffee Cocktails in Houston

Coffee cocktails are cool again, and we’re totally here for It.

12/01/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Home & Real Estate

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

Our Favorite Houston Neighborhoods (Right Now)

Home to quirky art venues, delicious culinary adventures, and an abundance of world-class entertainment options, check out our list of hot Houston hoods.

01/19/2023 By Meredith Nudo, Phoebe Gibson, and Reyes Ramirez Edited by Daniel Renfrow

Pink House

Home Is Where the Art Is: The Coolest Pink House in Montrose

How a local architect helped a Houston couple create an art lover’s dream home.

11/24/2022 By Melissa Dalton

News & City Life

THREE KINGS

Houston's Major Sports Teams are Led by Black Men

H-Town's pro teams are leading the league in diversity and inclusion.

02/14/2023 By Jessica Lodge

History

Meyerland and the Rise of Houston’s Largest Jewish Community

Often fraught with racial, political, and environmental challenges, the path to the Meyerland we know today hasn’t always been a smooth one.

01/13/2023 By Anna Rajagopal

Winter Storm Uri

Remembering Houston's Deep Freeze of 2021

Hard lessons learned.

12/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart Illustrations by Michael Byers

Get Involved

3 Charities and Programs Helping Kids in Houston

There's no time like the present to get involved.

12/14/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Bayougraphy

An Interview With the Voice of Houston: Melanie Lawson

How the fine art of being nosy defined a life and career.

11/23/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Style & Shopping

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 CBD Gifts For the All-Natural on Your Holiday Shopping List

Relax, de-stress, and unwind with these CBD necessities.

12/09/2022 By Rosemary Akpan and Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Beauty Guru

You can never have too many scrunchies.

12/08/2022 By Rosemary Akpan and Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Home Decor Gifts for the Aspiring Interior Designer

Max out your house with funky flower vases, cute pillows, and mood-setting lights.

12/05/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Purrr-fect Gifts For the Pet Parent

Don't forget about your furry companions this holiday; we've got you covered.

12/03/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts For the Hermit, Er, Homebody, in Your Life

When it comes to being a homebody, bath bombs, slippers, and a cute puzzle are all you need.

12/02/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts for the Road Tripper on Your Holiday Shopping List

For when they’re on the road or back at home.

11/28/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts for the Plant-Obsessed Friend in Your Life

It takes a village (and plenty of gifts) to raise a plant.

11/19/2022 By Alexia Partouche and Rosemary Akpan

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts For the Daydreamer on Your Holiday Shopping List

Whether they’re a go-getter or a hopeless idealist, your daydreaming friends will love these gifts.

11/18/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Travel & Outdoors

Winter Road Trip

Where Mountains Float: Why Big Bend Is the Ideal Winter Trip

Big Bend beckons Texas travelers for the winter.

12/27/2022 By Geneva Diaz

ROAD TRIPS

Your Guide to a Family-Fun Weekend Getaway in Glen Rose

Explore dinosaur parks, play golf, and feed giraffes!

12/20/2022 By Ana Garcia

WINTER ROAD TRIPS

An Expert’s Guide to a Cozy Weekend in Georgetown

Hiking, wine tasting, and Inner Space Caverns are just a few things to do in this charming town.

11/18/2022 By Geneva Diaz