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.

Soup Time

Houston's Best Phở Restaurants

A steaming bowl of noodle soup is great to cure the cold weather blues or a gnarly hangover.

01/28/2025 By Mai Pham and Sofia Gonzalez

Year of the Snake

Lunar New Year Brings a Slice of the Homeland to Houston

Lion dances, red envelopes, great food, and superstitions. It’s what the Asian celebration is all about.

01/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Check Out Houston's James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2025

A total of 13 restaurants in the Houston area made the list in regional and national categories.

01/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Adventure Time

Take a Day Trip to Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

A drive just about an hour out of the city will reveal 37,000 acres of peacefulness.

01/17/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bayougraphy

Bludorn’s Cherif Mbodji Is Driven by Human Connection

The Houston restaurateur shares his journey and hospitality philosophy.

01/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Travel Woes

Will George Bush Airport’s Construction Chaos Ever End?

Traveling on a plane is already dreadful, but we have some good news for you.

01/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Drinks, Please

Pondicheri’s Renovated Bar Opens Up More Fun Possibilities

The Indian restaurant’s new, inviting space has even prompted the addition of a happy hour.

01/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Memory Lane

A Look Back at Houstonia’s Top Food Stories of 2024

Before we head into 2025, let’s take a quick second to remember some of your favorite—and most delicious—features of the year.

12/26/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Nightcap

Move Over Espresso Martini, It’s Time for the Carajillo to Shine

This coffee-based cocktail predates the espresso martini, but it’s just now gaining momentum here in the US.

12/20/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Melting Pot

At Houston Restaurants, Holiday Menus Celebrate Our Diverse Cultures

For many, food is the one thing that brings everyone together and reminds them of where they're from—especially this time of year.

12/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Keeping it in the Fam

Noon Mirch Is Ready to Step into the Future

The Indian restaurant in Webster is being kept in the family, but the owner’s son and his wife are striving to cater to the next generation.

12/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Face the Music

How Meow Wolf Blends Sound Design and Visual Art for Peak Immersion

Radio Tave and its companion dive bar Cowboix Hevvven engage multiple senses to take visitors on a mysterious interdimensional adventure.

12/16/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Meredith Nudo

Yeehaw

The Ultimate Texas Travel Bucket List

You can see a Willie Nelson concert at an old dive or stargaze into the darkest skies right here in the Lone Star State.

12/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Shell Yeah

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Galveston

From museums with history lessons to restaurants actual locals love, there’s plenty to do that doesn't involve the beach.

12/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez With Emma Balter

Nature Calls

Make the East Texas Pineywoods Your Next Great Escape

This underrated part of the state offers camping and glamping, historic sites, and beautiful forest hikes where you’ll become one with nature.

12/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

How Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter Brings Her Culture to Houston

What started from homesickness has since grown into the best Thai restaurant in the city, earning Street to Kitchen James Beard and Michelin recognition.

11/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Turkey Time

Restaurants That Will Be Open for Dine-in This Thanksgiving

Let these Houston-area spots take away the hassle of the holiday with their Thanksgiving menus.

11/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sip and sing

Hopera Performance Group Uses Beer to Prove Opera Is for Everyone

This squad is merging hops with opera at local breweries, introducing a new audience to the art.

11/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Stars & Bibs

Behind the Scenes of the Texas Michelin Guide Ceremony

Here’s what the star-studded, invite-only event was really like.

11/12/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

Here's the Scoop

What We Learned During Our Visit to Blue Bell in Brenham

The brand beloved by so many Texans started in 1907 by making butter, and now introduces fun new ice cream flavors every year.

11/01/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez