A distinguished journalist for more than 15 years, Scott was the founding editor of Houstonia, as well as the award-winning magazine Portland Monthly, Oregon’s highest-selling magazine for more than a decade. He has also been a writer and editor on staff at two of the country’s finest newspapers, the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Editor’s Note

The Interpretation of ‘Dreams’

If everyone has dreams, and most people have homes, it would seem to follow that most people have dream homes. Right?

12/31/2013 By Scott Vogel

Musical

Review: 50 Shades! The Musical

Our fearless critic endures Climax cocktails, rabid fans, and terrible jokes to report on the E.L. James parody.

12/23/2013 By Scott Vogel

Cocktails

Ima Nogg: Restoring Eggnog’s Reputation

Revisiting the holidays’ most misunderstood libation (plus, our eggnog recipe!)

12/01/2013 By Scott Vogel

Editor’s Note

Why We Celebrate the Galleria

More than just a mall, the Galleria is a symbol of who we are, where we came from, and where we’re going.

12/01/2013 By Scott Vogel

Editor’s Note

Under the Influence

“What is this ‘influential’ business, and how can I become one?”

10/31/2013 By Scott Vogel

Theater

Review: Venus in Fur

David Ives’s celebrated, Tony award-winning comedy brings sadomasochism to the Alley.

10/21/2013 By Scott Vogel

Theater

Review: Veronica's Room

Stages Theatre mounts a rarely-revived thriller.

10/15/2013 By Scott Vogel

Musical Theater

Review: Lizzie

TUTS Underground stakes its claim with edgy new musical.

10/14/2013 By Scott Vogel

Editor’s Note

Dances with Fuddruckers

Ever noticed how many big moments of our lives have occurred at restaurants?

09/30/2013 By Scott Vogel

Review

We're Not Going to Take It

Despite a talented cast, new Alley production can't overcome its dated script and tired jokes.

09/30/2013 By Scott Vogel

The Sound and the Fiery

Editor’s Note

What J.J. taught us

09/03/2013 By Scott Vogel

The Drawl

Hood Rats

Prepare to meet your mascot.

08/01/2013 By Jeff Balke and Scott Vogel

Editor’s Note

Houston vs. Dallas: a Statement of Purpose

Why do we pick on Dallas? Because it is there.

08/01/2013 By Scott Vogel

The Drawl

Airtist Wanted

Public art proposals for Bush Intercontinental Airport.

07/01/2013 By Scott Vogel Illustrations by Chi Birmingham

Editor’s Note

Back to the Beach

This ain't your grandmother's Galveston.

07/01/2013 By Scott Vogel

Founder's Note

Welcome to Houstonia

03/14/2013 By Nicole Vogel and Scott Vogel