Insider’s Guide

Best of International Houston: Nigeria

Gorgeous geles, savory suya and, of course, finger-licking fufu

09/01/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Insider’s Guide

Best of International Houston: Philippines

All-you-can-eat buffets, Houston’s biggest dance phenoms and, of course, karaoke

09/01/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Global Style

Shop Like Amal Clooney at Houston's Local Bazaar, Souk Chic

Think global and shop local with independent accessories and fashion lines culled from around the world—including one of Amal's favorite bags.

07/23/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

Joy Ride: 4 Bike-Friendly Itineraries to Get You Rolling

These routes will get you started, plus food, drink and entertainment ideas along the way.

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen and Kyle Nielsen

Damn, Tina

Tina Knowles: Sexy at 60 on the Cover of Ebony

A lesson from Queen T on how to win the break-up for good.

06/19/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Design

Street Art Heads Indoors with New Houston Tile Collection

47 local murals are featured in the first-ever collection by La Nova.

06/11/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Home & Design

A Houston Designer Makes a Major Mag List

Marie Flanigan Interiors has earned a spotlight in Traditional Home with her thoughtful, updated take on the traditional look.

05/21/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Open Road

City Texan, Meet Country Texan

When the urge to play cowboy strikes, it’s time to visit the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera.

03/30/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Feature

Where to Live Now: 2015’s Top 25 Neighborhoods

Our annual guide to the best of the best places to live in the Bayou City

03/30/2015 By Michael Hardy, Jeff Balke, and Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Drag Race

For Latino Drag Queens, There’s No Place Like Hacienda

Houston’s Latino drag scene is booming—and plays to a surprisingly diverse crowd.

03/30/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Shop 'Til You Drop

101 Great Little Shops

Get to know Houston’s amazing local retail scene, one store at a time.

03/16/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Feature

101 Great Little Shops: Gifts

Enticing extras that are perfect to give or receive

03/16/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fashion & Shopping

101 Great Little Shops

Get to know Houston’s amazing local retail scene, one store at a time.

03/16/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Slideshow

Deep in the Heart

03/12/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fajitas on Ice

What’s the Mayor of Reykjavik Doing in Houston?

Stand-up comedian and former mayor Jón Gnarr might just be the next president of Iceland—but for the time being, he’s calling Houston home.

03/09/2015 Photography by Justin Calhoun By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

news

Free Press Summer Fest Announces Lineup

Headliners include Skrillex, R. Kelly, Weezer, The Decemberists, and Belle and Sebastian

02/25/2015 With Michael Hardy, Sarah Rufca Nielsen, Lucy Spicer, Maggie Berardo, Jared Monmouth, and Yasmine Saqer

Interior Design

A Daughter's Decorating Tribute Makes HGTV Magazine

Houstonian Natalie Lea's colorful house keeps her late mother's spirit alive.

02/13/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

H-Town Diary

After Years, Learning to Let Go of Dallas’ Sky-High Beauty Standards

I am from Dallas. It wasn’t until I moved to Houston that I learned what that means.

02/08/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Retail Therapy

High Style on Hillcroft: Sameera Faridi Design Studio Opens

Fashion Houston's first South Asian designer is breaking down fashion barriers in her new couture studio.

02/04/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Retail Therapy

Knot Standard Brings Custom Suits For All

Affordable bespoke tailoring comes to Houston via a new e-commerce showroom.

01/13/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen