Awards and Accolades

A Houston Chef and 2 Restaurants Are Finalists in the 2023 James Beard Awards

This year's nominees are chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter of Street to Kitchen, Tatemó, and Nancy's Hustle.

03/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

H-town Neighborhoods

A Guide to the Best of Houston’s Greater Heights Neighborhood

From dry zone to cultural hot spot, this eclectic and charming area offers a multitude of interesting and entertaining activities, all in close proximity.

03/23/2023 By Reyes Ramirez and Geneva Diaz Edited by Daniel Renfrow

Slay!

The Best Drag Brunches in Houston

Sashay your way through the weekend with drag queens, mimosas, jambalaya balls, Filipino biscuits and gravy, and more at these Houston spots.

03/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow and Rosemary Akpan

BISTRONOMY

Local Foods Owner to Open New French Bistro in Rice Village

Benjy Levit’s Eau Tour features a wood-burning oven, a relaxing retro-inspired atmosphere, and chef-driven, sharable feasts.

03/17/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

A Guide to the Best of Houston’s Museum District

Home to 18 museums, myriad green spaces, outdoor theaters, restaurants, bars, and the Houston Zoo, the Museum District is one of Houston’s top tourist destinations.

03/16/2023 By Meredith Nudo Edited by Daniel Renfrow

HAI TIMES

Uchi Team to Open Omakase Concept Next to its Montrose Outpost

Hai Hospitality's new concept Oheya by Uchi is an intimate 15-Course experience with seating for 12 guests at a time and features a new guest chef each month.

03/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

GOING GREEN

26 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Houston in 2023

Enjoy St. Patrick's Day in Houston with beer-fueled parties at local breweries, parades, and bar and restaurant specials.

03/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

A Guide to the Best of Houston’s Rice Village

Home to some of the best restaurants, cafes, specialty stores, bars, and lots and lots of vino, Rice Village’s 16 blocks are a quintessential city experience.

03/09/2023 By Meredith Nudo Edited by Daniel Renfrow

SLAY!

Must-See Drag Shows in Houston

From drag brunches at Boheme to burlesque at ReBar, these shows feature queens who are ready to serve in the areas of charisma, nerve, and talent.

03/08/2023 By Daniel Renfrow and Geneva Diaz

ROUND TOP

Round Top Antiques Show: The Expert's Guide to Texas's Vintage Playground

Everything you need to know about what to bring and where to stay and eat before heading out to the annual Round Top Antiques Show.

03/07/2023 By Daniel Renfrow With Geneva Diaz

TEA TIME

Our 6 Favorite Tea Services in Houston

From afternoon tea at Kiran’s to high tea at Hotel Granduca, here are our favorite spots for sipping tea—and spilling it—in Houston.

03/03/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

FRIDAY Q&A

Lynn Wyatt Spills (Only a Few of) Her Secrets

The beloved socialite, dedicated philanthropist, and champagne and popcorn connoisseur turns 88 this year.

03/03/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

A Guide to the Best of Houston’s Asiatown

Houston's Asiatown neighborhood features grocery stores, restaurants, tea houses, shops, bars, and temples, over six square physical miles and countless cultural influences.

03/02/2023 By Phoebe Gibson Edited by Daniel Renfrow

Bar Fight

Humans vs. Machines: The Battle for Cocktail Mastery Is On!

Axelrad bar hosts a month-long competition to see if AI created cocktails can beat human bartenders in a head to head battle.

03/01/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

A Guide to the Best of Downtown Houston

Home to world-class performing arts organizations, historic bars, and plenty of green space, Downtown Houston is one of the city’s best playgrounds.

02/23/2023 By Meredith Nudo Edited by Daniel Renfrow

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

MFAH’s New Immersive Installation Makes All of Your Worries Vanish

Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist’s installations “Pixel Forest” and “Worry Will Vanish” take over Cullinan Hall this March.

02/21/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

A Guide to the Best of Houston’s Third Ward Neighborhood

Home to world-class universities, art galleries, family-run bakeries, and Black-owned bookstores, Houston’s Third Ward is one of the city’s cultural bedrocks.

02/16/2023 By Phoebe Gibson Edited by Daniel Renfrow

BAR SCENE

The Margaritas at La Diabla Retro Bar Are Sinfully Good

This new downtown tequila bar is an ode to Mexico City pop culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

02/15/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Mangia!

Our 20 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Houston

From pasta at Coltivare to steak at Marmo and pizza at North Italia, these are our favorite Italian restaurants in Houston.

02/15/2023 By Timothy Malcolm and Daniel Renfrow

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

A Guide to the Best of Houston’s Northside Neighborhood

With historic farmers markets, buzzy breweries, and Mexican bakeries, there’s always something new to discover in Houston’s Northside neighborhood.

02/03/2023 By Reyes Ramirez and Daniel Renfrow