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.

New Digs

Brennan’s Wants Its Reimagined Bar to Be Houston’s Hangout

The new space allows the fine-dining restaurant to host diners in a more casual way.

04/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

A Tavola

The Best Italian Restaurants Houston Has to Offer

Order a classic cacio e pepe or a creative pizza at one of these local spots.

04/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Staycation

The Renovated Hotel Granduca Has Both Locals and Tourists in Mind

The Uptown hotel went through a multimillion-dollar renovation, and has even debuted a new on-site restaurant, Remi.

04/18/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Celebration

With Half a Century Under Its Belt, Hungry’s Remains a Houston Staple

The next generation of the family-owned business is working to have the restaurants around another 50 years and beyond.

04/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Baseball Bites

The Must-Try Food at Daikin Park This Baseball Season

We taste-tested some new items, from a General Tso’s sandwich to an alligator boudin quesadilla.

04/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

H-Town Till We Drown

150+ Reasons to Love Houston

Why we’re still totally in love with (and committed to) the Bayou City.

04/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Happy Birthday

What We (and You) Want in the Astrodome

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the landmark’s opening, we compiled our ultimate wishlist for potential redevelopment.

04/09/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston Is the Best City in the Country to Eat on a Budget

Here are our favorite bites under $10.

04/09/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Announcing Houston's James Beard Award Finalists for 2025

Houston finally does well in the nominee round, with four local restaurants and chefs advancing in this year's awards.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Reasons to Love Houston

Why Chefs in Houston Are So Supportive of One Another

The city's restaurant workers could be highly competitive, but instead, there's a sense of camaraderie that's unique to Houston.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Day Trip

Moody Gardens’ Brand of Overstimulating Fun Still Hits

Take the family down to Galveston to experience the three pyramids filled with marine life, a rainforest, and so much (too much?) more.

03/28/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Togetherness

New Heights Restaurant Camaraderie Will Make You Feel Right at Home

Shawn Gawle, formerly of Goodnight Hospitality, serves refined but nostalgic American cuisine that’s meant to be shared.

03/26/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sando Paradise

The Top Spots in Houston for a Great Sandwich

Whether you want a banh mi, po'boy, or a classic deli sub, these restaurants have you covered.

03/25/2025 By Claire Anderson, Sofia Gonzalez, and Brooke Viggiano

Farm Fresh

The Best Farmers Markets to Shop for Food in Houston

Skip out on a grocery store run and head to one of these gems instead.

03/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bayougraphy

Meet the 26-Year-Old Executive Chef Behind Maximo’s New Menu

Adrian Torres is mixing his Mexican culture with modern cooking to bring the best dishes to Local Food Group’s newly revamped restaurant.

03/19/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

How Yale Street Grill Has Thrived by Staying Exactly the Same

The restaurant might now be known for its delicious burgers and breakfast plates, but when it opened in 1923, it was known as Yale Street Pharmacy.

03/18/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Smell the Bluebonnets

Where to Go for the Best Wildflower Experience in Texas

Hike in blooming fields in Hill Country or ride horses on trails at Palo Duro Canyon.

03/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Spring Fling

The Ultimate Guide to Common Texas Wildflowers

Look out for these gorgeous, colorful flowers on your walks this spring.

03/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez Illustrations by Andy Dearwater

Checking In

How It’s Going at Houston’s New Michelin-Starred Restaurants

The six restaurants have seen an increase in business with people coming from all over the state. But what’s next?

03/12/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Yeehaw

Our Favorite (and Not So Favorite) Food at the Houston Rodeo

Some of the best bites include a spicy-pickle fruit roll-up (trust us on that one) and a fried red velvet twinkie.

03/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez