Sofia Gonzalez is Houstonia’s food and travel editor, focused on the magazine's Eat & Drink and Travel & Outdoors sections. She joined the magazine in March 2024.

She was previously an economic development, education, and diversity, equity and inclusion reporter at the Houston Business Journal, and the city hall reporter for Community Impact. In 2021, Sofia worked as an intern for Houstonia—creating the perfect full-circle moment to her role today.

Sofia is a native Houstonian, massive foodie, and occasional gym junkie. You’ll often catch her roaming around town looking for new spots to try, at one of the local Black Swan Yoga studios, or her local gym. In her free time, she also enjoys reading and cuddling with all her pups.

Oh My Gourd

Where to Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin in Houston This Fall

From Insta-ready pumpkin houses to hayrides and haunted trails, these Houston patches are gourd-geous picks for your autumn adventures.

8:00am By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Our best eats

The 8 Houston Dishes We Couldn’t Put Down in September 2025

The plates that lingered on our palates this month—a birria feast built for two, a carrot course that redefines the root, and Nobie’s cult-favorite Dilly Bread.

09/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Big Flavor, Bigger Mission

What’s Cooking at This Year’s Southern Smoke Festival

More than 85 chefs and beverage pros are serving up bites, wine, and cocktails at one of Houston’s biggest food festival fundraisers.

09/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Festival vibes

How to Do Austin City Limits like a Pro

From what to pack to where to eat, here’s how to survive—and thrive—at Austin’s biggest music festival.

09/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Foodie fest

Chefs for Farmers Food & Wine Festival Returns to Houston. Here’s What to Expect.

The two-day Autry Park event will have bites from more than 60 chefs.

09/26/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Brewing Community

In Houston, Coffee Creates Community

With morning raves and chef residencies, Houston cafés are moving beyond lattes to build community through events, dining, and creativity.

09/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Best in Brew

The Best Coffee Shops in Houston for Brews, Bites, and Community

Whether you’re after a perfect latte, a full meal, or a place to plug in with friends, these Houston coffee shops deliver it all.

09/24/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brooke Viggiano

Brand new bites

September’s New Houston Restaurants: A French Wine Bar, Seafood Boil, and More

From Chateau Bellecru’s Parisian-inspired wine lounge in the Heights to Canadian import Blue Claw’s Cajun butter seafood boil.

09/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

Dessert Gallery Marks 30 Years as a Houston Sweet Spot

From carrot cake to Cosmic Birthday Cake, Sara Brook’s Kirby bakery has been serving up Houston’s favorite desserts for three decades.

09/19/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

A City Made for This

In Houston, ‘Fusion’ Isn’t a Fad—It’s the Future

These chefs aren't forcing cuisines together—they're cooking what reflects who they are, where they're from, and how they live in Houston today.

09/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Closing time

Another One Gone: Three Neighboring River Oaks Restaurants Have Shuttered Recently

Bosscat Kitchen joins two other closures, signaling a shake-up in the River Oaks dining scene.

09/11/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

The Re-Mex

Beyond Tex-Mex: Houston Is a Culinary Mecca for Mexican Mash-Ups

Move over Tex-Mex. This new wave of Mexican mash-ups is helping to redefine the Houston culinary scene.

09/10/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley, Erica Cheng, and Sofia Gonzalez

Staff First

Inside Houston’s Restaurants That Put Employees First

Health care, wages, and respect: How Houston restaurateurs are keeping staff supported through uncertain times.

09/09/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Mmm, delicioso

The Definitive Guide to Houston's Best Mexican Restaurants

Grab a concha at Casaema. Dig into a sizzling plate of fajitas at Ninfa's, and experience the best tasting menu in the city at Tatemó.

09/08/2025 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez

Twinkle, twinkle

The Best Spots for Stargazing That Houstonians Can Easily Drive To

Escape the city's light pollution to catch a glimpse of the night sky.

09/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Alexia Partouche

Anticipation

The Most Exciting New Houston Restaurants Coming Fall 2025

The former Tower Theatre is getting its revival with an old-school supper club, the owners of Kira and Neo debut a new restaurant, and more from Bun B’s Trill Burgers.

09/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Houston Hit list

Houston’s Hottest New Restaurants to Visit This Year

Savory scallion waffles, pastries made with fresh ingredients at Jane and the Lion Bakehouse, and more—here’s where to dine in Houston right now.

09/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Tasty times

Editors’ Picks: The Absolute Best Things Houstonia Ate This Month

The meals that stuck with us—from heartwarming menudo to cocoa syrup–soaked cake.

08/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Beat the heat

Where to Chase the Best Waterfalls in Texas

Take a weekend trip to one of the waterfalls the Lone Star State has to offer.

08/27/2025 By Geneva Diaz and Sofia Gonzalez

New bites

Houston’s Kirby Ice House Opens Its Longest Bar Yet, Plus More August Restaurant Openings

This month brings a buzzy new sushi bar, sprawling beer gardens, and neighborhood hangouts worth the trip. Plus, a look into Bar Bludorn's expansion to The Woodlands.

08/27/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez