Daniel Renfrow is Houstonia’s Arts & Culture editor. He joined the magazine in June 2022. Daniel was previously the senior writer of CityBook, the editorial manager of Houston Grand Opera, and the editor in chief of Free Press Houston. During his days as a freelance journalist, he worked at more Houston coffee shops and restaurants than he can count.

Raised in Louisiana, Singapore, and Houston, Daniel got here as fast as he could. In his free time, he enjoys walking his two rescue pups, exploring the city by bicycle, and tending to his flower garden. He is also a collector of international folk art.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Houston Experiences to Gift the Go-Getter in Your Life

From immersive art experiences to indoor skydiving and pottery classes, there’s something for every kind of go-getter on this list.

11/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Mangia!

Tableside Cacio e Pepe Just Made Numero28 Our New Go-to Italian Spot

The new Highland Village Italian restaurant represents a crossroads of Italian cuisine.

11/18/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

LIGHTEN UP!

8 Seasonal Sights to Experience at City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic

With a festive ice skating village, a chocolate-filled land of sweets, and much more, Downtown Houston is the place to be this holiday season.

11/15/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

ZINES!

A Quick Guide to Zine Fest Houston

Houston’s festival for DIY publishing throws down this Saturday at The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art.

11/11/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

LET’S GOW!

Tim Ho Wan Brings Michelin-Level Dim Sum to Katy

The Hong Kong-hailing restaurant will send you straight to dim sum heaven through its famous baked BBQ pork buns.

11/10/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Sponsored Content

Tokyo Night Festival Goes Big in Its Second Year

The large festival is bringing the best of Japanese food, music, art, anime, and martial arts to Houston.

11/01/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Best Restaurants 2022

Houston's 50 Best Restaurants

Whittling down our list to just 50 spots was nearly impossible—but we did it.

10/09/2022 By Daniel Renfrow, Geneva Diaz, Shelby Stewart, and Alexia Partouche With Mai Pham and Phoebe Gibson

Trends

Zero Proof: 6 of the Best Mocktails Houston Has to Offer

Mocktails are having a moment, and we’re here to toast it.

10/07/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

On The Town

Clutch City Clubs: 11 of Houston's Greatest Nightclubs

Houston’s crop of nightlife hotspots pumps up the energy for all types of clubgoers.

10/03/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Shelby Stewart and Daniel Renfrow

UNION DRIP

A Montrose Starbucks Just Became the First in Houston to Unionize

The partners at the Starbucks at Shepherd and Harold voted 11-3 on Thursday to become the first unionized shop in Houston.

09/27/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

STAR POWER

Chef Aaron Bludorn Taps Fellow Café Boulud Alum to Helm Navy Blue

The Bludorn team announced today that star-powered chef Jerrod Zifchak will be the executive chef of upcoming seafood restaurant Navy Blue.

09/26/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Where the Bees are

Hive Mind: Inside Houston's Buzziest Honey Collective

This local honey collective will introduce you to the wonderful world of backyard beekeeping.

09/23/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

HEMP, HOPS & HAZE

Houston’s Newest Cannabis Company Is All about Hemp & Hops

8th Wonder Brewery and Bayou City Hemp Company have joined forces to launch 8th Wonder Cannabis, a brand centered around both hemp and hops.

09/21/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Trends

4 of Houston's Most Delectable New Pop-Ups

We’ve caught feelings for these pop-up restaurants.

09/20/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

CANNA-BALISM

The Dishes at This New Montrose Restaurant Can Come Infused with Cannabis

Wild Montrose offers diners the option of infusing their food and drinks (legally) with THC and CBD.

09/19/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Best New Restaurants 2022

Houston's Top 20 New Restaurants

We believe these impressive new restaurants are destined to become Houston classics.

09/19/2022 By Mai Pham, Phoebe Gibson, and Daniel Renfrow Photography by Shannon O'Hara and Kat Ambrose

PINKIES UP!

You’ll Roe the Day If You Miss This Epic Houston Caviar Party

La Nuit du Caviar promises to be a truly epic—and pricey—celebration of one of the world’s most luxurious foods.

09/15/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

GREEN, WHITE & RED

Forget Fall—We’re Going All-In on Chiles en Nogada Season

Here’s where you can find one of Mexico’s most patriotic seasonal dishes in Houston.

09/14/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

¡SALUD!

This New Downtown Tequila Bar Will Deliver Your Food by Dumbwaiter

Real Agave features high-end tequilas and other spirits complimented by Mexican-inspired cuisine.

09/13/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FIRST POUR

Save the Coors Light—The Ion's New Beer Hall Is Hyperlocal

Second Draught’s substantial draft list includes local craft beers from Saint Arnold, True Anomaly, and Eureka Heights.

09/12/2022 By Daniel Renfrow