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.

Camera Eats First

These Houston Dishes and Cocktails Do It for the ’Gram

Social media has transformed the way restaurants craft their menus. Here’s the prettiest food in town that actually tastes good, too.

08/21/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

All the Quirks

Weird Things to Love about Main Street Classic Notsuoh

If you’re enjoying a night out in downtown Houston, take a stroll into the classic bar for some quirky fun.

08/09/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Star-studded

Houston Chefs React to Michelin Guide’s Texas Expansion

The guide is finally coming to the state, but how does the restaurant industry really feel?

08/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

LATTE DA!

The Best Coffee Shops in Houston to Satisfy Caffeine Cravings

From basic espressos to cultural coffees, here's where to go.

08/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brooke Viggiano

Melting Pot

Vuji Café Wows the Heights with Tex-Asian Sandwiches

The latest fusion to hit Houston puts Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavors in between two slices of Texas toast.

07/31/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Support Local

Where to Eat during This Year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks

The beloved event is back for its 21st year supporting the Houston Food Bank.

07/29/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Baking with Joy

New Texan Joy the Baker Shares the Ingredients to Her Success Story

What started out as a hobby turned into a popular blog and online presence, and Joy Wilson is ready to take it one step further.

07/26/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Shop ’Til You Drop

Where to Spend a Fun Day of Shopping in Houston

From historic streets to new shopping centers, here's where to go for retail therapy.

07/24/2024 By Claire Anderson and Sofia Gonzalez

Helping Hands

Houston Catering Concepts Fueled CenterPoint Linemen Post-Beryl

The local restaurant group behind the Bagel Shop and New York Deli was hired by CenterPoint to feed 30,000 linemen as the city was waiting to get power back.

07/24/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sin City

The Las Vegas Tourist Attractions Actually Worth Your Time and Money

Vegas is much more than drinking and gambling—you just have to know where to look.

07/19/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Vamos Amigos

Where to Eat during Latin Restaurant Weeks

As the industry recovers from Hurricane Beryl, support local restaurants during the three-week event.

07/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Left in the Dark

Beryl Power Outages Are Devastating for Houston’s Small Restaurants

“There’s no words to describe how badly this is impacting us.”

07/12/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Aftermath

CenterPoint(less) Watch: What to Know After Hurricane Beryl

Houstonians pick up the pieces as the storm moves out of the region.

07/12/2024 By Emma Balter With Uvie Bikomo and Sofia Gonzalez

Open Doors

These Houston Restaurants Are Open After Hurricane Beryl

Here's where to grab some food (and maybe a beer) after the storm.

07/12/2024 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez With Uvie Bikomo

Sunday Funday

The Best Brunch Destinations Houston Has to Offer

Weekend mornings are better with pancakes and friends.

07/03/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

Keep it Weird

The Houstonian’s Guide to Dining in Austin Like, Well, a Houstonian

Sure, our food scene is better, but it doesn’t mean we don’t love to visit.

06/27/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sober Curious

Gen Z Moves from Boozy to Buzzy, Fueling Houston’s CBD Drink Craze

The wellness movement is on the rise among the younger generation, prompting a new wave of hemp-derived CBD and THC drinks to hit the market.

06/26/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Chill Out

Houston's Best Ice Cream Shops to Beat the Heat

The popsicle purveyors, ice creameries, and frozen treat shops to cure your summer angst.

06/25/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

Singing Queens

Where to Find the Best Drag Shows in Houston

Montrose is famously known as the “gayborhood,” but with so many options, it’s hard to narrow down where to go for a drag show. Here are the best of the best.

06/18/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

Slay!

A Guide to Houston’s Best Drag Brunches

Texas legislation might’ve tried to put a stop to drag, but these bars and restaurants are fighting back with Pride.

06/18/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez