Duckin' Around

How Two Houston Chefs Built a Sushi Empire on Rubber Ducks and Great Hand Rolls

Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham make serious sushi, collect rubber ducks, and somehow also run restaurants in Dubai.

06/11/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

Get Outta Town!

The Texan’s Guide to Vacationing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Swap Houston’s humidity for an enchanted wilderness stay in the mountains.

03/12/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

Behind the Line

The Dishwashers Who Keep Houston Restaurants Running

Often viewed as the lowest rung in restaurant kitchens, dishwashing is essential labor—and for some Houston chefs, the first step toward leadership.

01/15/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

Trippin’

Seguin, the Small Texas Town That Keeps It Real

Located just outside of San Antonio, this Texas town serves up some of the best barbecue and the biggest pecans in Texas.

12/15/2025 By Gabi De la Rosa

Time to relax

The Hidden Texas Spa Less Than Two Hours from Houston

At Ottine Mineral Springs, hot and cold pools bubble up from deep within the Hill Country, offering a luxury wellness escape without the airfare.

12/01/2025 By Gabi De la Rosa

Spa day just got better

Hit the Reset Button at the Houstonian's Newly Revamped Trellis Spa

Spend an afternoon at the largest luxury spa in Texas, and you’ll never want to leave.

04/29/2021 By Gabi De la Rosa

Words of Love

Meet J. Iron Word, Houston’s Enigmatic Modern Poet

The mysterious writer spends his days writing about love.

02/05/2021 By Gabi De la Rosa

Gal Pals

10 Galentine’s Day Gifts Made by Women for Women

"What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year.” —Leslie Knope, Parks and Recreation

01/22/2021 By Gabi De la Rosa

Safe Travels

Hot Springs Needs to Be on Your Travel Radar

Soak in the charms (and thermal baths) of this Southern city.

11/02/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Soothing and healing

Local Beauty Brand Donates Clean, Vegan, and Cruelty-free Hand Sanitizer

Kinkō normally sells all-natural deodorant, but when the pandemic hit, they knew they had to help.

05/18/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

May is Melanoma Awareness Month

How to Keep Your Skin Safe from the Summer Sun

We talked to a dermatologist about how much sunscreen you should be applying, and which brands are best.

05/13/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Face Mask Monday

Spa-worthy Facials to DIY or Buy

Everyone out here’s talking about PPE, but what about the other type of face mask?

04/27/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Our houses are gross, y’all

Where Are Germs Hiding in Your Home and How to Clean Them

We talked to a professional cleaning service about where you should be scrubbing.

04/24/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Take some time

6 Tips for Physical and Mental Wellness While Working from Home

With all the home distractions, personal wellness might just be the last thing on your mind.

04/21/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Actually enjoy 'shelter in place'

3 Tips To Create a Wellness Sanctuary Inside Your Home

You're already utilizing technology when working from home, so you might as well use it to stay healthy too.

04/03/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Nutrition Matters

Want to Boost Your Immune System? Drink a Green Smoothie.

Let's give our bodies the best fighting chance.

03/16/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Hello Gorgeous

Inside the New Permanent Location for Houston's Clean Beauty Haven

Switch2Pure is here to stay.

03/13/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Here, fishy fishy

How to Fish on South Padre Island

What to know before you reel 'em in on this South Texas island.

02/14/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Couples Retreat

Find Romance in the Texas Hill Country

Why a weekend getaway to Boerne for Valentine's Day is in order.

01/17/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Endless Wardrobe

Buying Retail Is So 2019. Here's How to Dominate Rent the Runway.

CW39 Morning Dose's Maria Sotolongo shares her expert tips and tricks.

12/24/2019 By Gabi De la Rosa