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.

Hot Tamales

The Best Vegan Mexican Spots in Houston

You can call ahead to pick-up, or grab pre-packaged tamales for Christmas at these local markets and restaurants.

12/17/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez and Camilo Hannibal Smith

Family Fun

Houston’s Best Kid-Centric Art Destinations

From a Lego festival to interactive museums, the city is the perfect playground for a kid.

12/10/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Health is Wealth

Houston Area Set for Latest Celebrity Fitness Club

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness's newest location will be in Richmond.

12/08/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Helping Hands

Houston Fest Keeps It 'Reel' With Films, Art and Inclusion

The annual ReelAbilities event embraces storytelling centered on people with disabilities.

12/07/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bringing Authenticity Back

The Heights Welcomes Fifth Location of Beloved Mala Sichuan Bistro

Mala Sichuan Bistro is introducing the spicy Sichuan cuisine to a new Houston community.

12/03/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

'Tis the Season

How Houston's Car Culture Gives Back During the Holidays

A toy distribution event that's 30 years old expanded to serve Galena Park and the Cloverleaf neighborhoods.

12/02/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Gulf Coast Soul

What We're Looking Forward to at Redbull SoundClash Tonight

It's the first time Houston hosts the music competition event, featuring The Suffers

12/02/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Holiday Surprise

Topo Chico Unveils Holiday Plans For Fan-Favorite Seltzers

The company plans to continue the gift giving well into the new year, too.

11/30/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Northside Worldwide

Tattoo Artist's Unique Style Fuels Her Blossoming Rap Career

Meet Ghetto Princess, the Houston bilingual rapper from the Northside.

11/26/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Feature

This Houstonian Is Realizing Her Wrestling Dreams

Student of WWE star, Booker T, returns to the ring for November 27 event.

11/24/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sneaking Back to Work

8 Unisex Sneakers To Make Office Life A Breeze

We’ve gathered a list of shoes to help make your return to the office more enjoyable

11/23/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Danielle Wright

Home Sweet Home

Missouri City Welcomes Luxurious Homes in New Lakeside Neighborhood

The model home village showcases houses priced at $1 million.

11/18/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Let's Get Boozy

Montrose's Ever Growing Neighborhood Gains New Rooftop Bar

Idle Hands Houston is the latest addition to Montrose Collective.

11/17/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Blooming into town

Houston Welcomes New Boutique Hotel in Heart of the City

Blossom Hotel Houston opens its doors in the Medical Center.

11/15/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

A New Experience

Anime-Inspired Nightclub Finds Its Way to Houston

Zenaku is the first of its kind here in Space City.

11/10/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Chowing Down

Washington Corridor is Gaining a Famous Atlanta-Based Franchise

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen highlights hip pan-Asian meals for Houstonians.

11/05/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Greatest of all time

Night Moves Hospitality Announces New Mexican-American Restaurant

Chivos is replacing Calle Onze in the Heights.

11/03/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Don't call it a comeback

Food News: Chef Chris Shepherd Is Making His Return to the Kitchen

Chef Shepherd is back to serve a limited number of guests with new dinner series.

10/29/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Visual art

Station Museum Takes An Artistic Stand on Palestinian Solidarity

In the Sun featured several Houston artists exploring the interconnected nature of liberation.

10/27/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Amarie Gipson

A Night for Celebration

The Houston Grand Opera Returned to the Stage for Its 67th Season

HGO celebrated it's opening night for Bizet's Carmen.

10/27/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart