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.

Celeb Sighting

What Was Kelly Rowland Doing at a Houston Soul Food Restaurant?

The H-Town celebrity might have the opportunity to dine at the finest places in the world, but there’s no place like her hometown favorite.

09/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Secret Beauty

The Hidden Natural Beauty of Houston

The city is so much more than a concrete jungle of highways—you just have to know where to look.

09/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Felicidades

Picos Celebrates 40 Years with New Agave Festival

Arnaldo Richards reflects on four decades of the Mexican restaurant, and looks to the future with his H-Town Agave Festival.

09/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

All the Rolls

Houston Sushi Spots That Should Be on Your Bucket List

Head on over to one of these restaurants for a date night filled with great Japanese bites.

09/09/2024 By Phoebe Gibson and Sofia Gonzalez

Green Space

Buffalo Bayou’s Transformation Will Soon Connect to the East End

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership has been working to revitalize Houston’s natural resource since 1986, but there is so much more to come.

09/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Passing the Torch

Chef Patricia Delgado Is Ready to Carry on the Ninfa’s Legacy

The executive chef of the Uptown location knew she had big shoes to fill when taking on the job—and now, she’s rolling out her own specials.

09/04/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Secret Spot

Shining a Light on Armand Bayou Nature Center on 50th Anniversary

The 2,500-acre nature preserve showcases what Houston would’ve looked like if humans never settled here. Why do so few people know it exists?

08/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Tried and True

Neighborhood Restaurants in Houston We Visit Again and Again

They may not always get the spotlight, but these community gathering places are special.

08/28/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Day Drinkin'

Houston's Absolute Best Happy Hours

Have your pick of your favorite poison at these after-work hot spots.

08/26/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

All in the deets

How the Design of Houston Restaurants Comes Together

It takes a lot of work from interior designers and architects to give guests a great dining experience.

08/23/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

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