Best Neighborhoods 2020

Houston’s Hottest-of-the-Hot Neighborhoods of 2016

We picked 10 areas that are already nailing this whole quality-of-life thing.

03/31/2016 By Houstonia Staff

Om-Ha-Ha

Behold! The Power of Positive Giggling

In laughter yoga, you can improve physical and mental health by laughing for no reason, and playing like a child. Plus, you don’t even a mat.

03/31/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Hello City

We’re Big on Japan—Like, Really Big

This year’s Japan Fest is expected to draw over 30,000 people—which, as it happens, is 10 times the size of our actual Japanese population.

03/31/2016 By Nick Esquer

Editor’s Note

Who Else Threw a Basketball Over Their Neighbor’s Fence?

There’s a word for the community that shaped you: neighbors.

03/31/2016 By Catherine Matusow

Urban Living

Houston Invents the Ultimate Apartment Perk: A Closet Concierge

Properties like Skyhouse have partnered with organizer Jason Reeves to help residents store, straighten and streamline their lives.

03/30/2016 By Leah Rose

HOU-DTW

The Road Home: Birmingham

It's not just another Southern Hipster Town with a Cochon Butcher.

03/29/2016 By Hala Daher

Shop For A Cause

Hooray, Guilt-Free Spring Shopping Is Here

The Shop With Heart card means discounts at local stores, spas and restaurants and supports a great cause.

03/28/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fitness Friday

Yoga on the Cheap: Houston's Best Free Fitness Classes

Finding free yoga and fitness classes is no sweat at bars, museums, stores and parks around town.

03/25/2016 By Ayshe Tayfun

No Limits

Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Houston Just Keeps Getting Bigger

Houston and Harris County led the nation in population growth last year.

03/24/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: Nashville

Nashville may be known for its nightlife and music, but there's more to this Tennessee city than the Grand Ole Opry.

03/23/2016 By Amber Groce

The Fearless Femme

I Tried It: Silver Hair

With my pewter pixie, I'm living out my gothic teenage dreams.

03/23/2016 By Hala Daher

HOU-DTW

The Road Home: First Stop, New Orleans

On finding ones roots in a surprisingly foreign yet familiar city.

03/22/2016 By Hala Daher

Style Guide

5 Spring Break Accessories You Need Immediately

Only one of them is a fanny pack.

03/21/2016 By Leah Rose

Curds All Day

The Cheese Bar is Bringing Grilled (Artisan) Cheese to Cypress

Local cheese in all its forms will be the focus when the new store opens April 8.

03/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

Fitness Friday

Busted: The Top Five Myths About Houston’s Running Scene

Separate running fact from fiction before you hit the trails.

03/18/2016 By Andrea Park

The Fearless Femme

I Tried It: 40 Days of Yoga

How my new daily yoga practice helped me in dealing with life's challenges.

03/16/2016 By Hala Daher

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: March 18–20

Beethoven at the Symphony, GuGu Drum Group at Miller, Brad Paisley rides into RodeoHouston, Project Dance at Discovery Green, and the 36th Annual Ukrainian Easter Bazaar.

03/16/2016 By Nick Esquer

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: Las Vegas

Take advantage of Southwest's cheap round-trip tickets and get to know the Vegas beyond the buffets and blackjack.

03/15/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Fearless Femme

I Tried It: Black Lipstick

Fashion is having a very goth moment, but pulling off this trend isn't as easy as it looks.

03/09/2016 Photography by Hala Daher

The Friendly Skies

Emirates Offers Early-Bird Fares to Italy and Beyond—If You Book Today

From Milan to Mumbai, get a jump on those summer vacation plans with international flight deals that expire at midnight.

03/03/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houstonia Magazine

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Houston’s Hottest-of-the-Hot Neighborhoods of 2016

Behold! The Power of Positive Giggling

We’re Big on Japan—Like, Really Big

Who Else Threw a Basketball Over Their Neighbor’s Fence?

Houston Invents the Ultimate Apartment Perk: A Closet Concierge

The Road Home: Birmingham

Hooray, Guilt-Free Spring Shopping Is Here

Yoga on the Cheap: Houston's Best Free Fitness Classes

Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Houston Just Keeps Getting Bigger

Direct Flight of the Week: Nashville

I Tried It: Silver Hair

The Road Home: First Stop, New Orleans

5 Spring Break Accessories You Need Immediately

The Cheese Bar is Bringing Grilled (Artisan) Cheese to Cypress

Busted: The Top Five Myths About Houston’s Running Scene

I Tried It: 40 Days of Yoga

Top Things to Do This Weekend: March 18–20

Direct Flight of the Week: Las Vegas

I Tried It: Black Lipstick

Emirates Offers Early-Bird Fares to Italy and Beyond—If You Book Today