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.

Sweet Times

The Definitive Guide to the Best Bakeries in Houston

For a taste of home or discovering new flavors, there's nothing better than sampling the city's pastries.

07/16/2024 By Phoebe Gibson, Sofia Gonzalez, and Emma Balter

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

Have a Kiki

These Houston LGBTQ+ Bars Are Serving in All the Right Areas

Whether you want to dance the night away at South Beach or have a kiki with all your besties at Ripcord, Houston’s gay bars have plenty to offer.

06/14/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

Buckle Up

Houston Restaurants Use Lessons from Derecho to Prep for Next Storm

After the derecho took Houston quite literally by storm, the food industry is doing what it can to prepare for the coming hurricane season.

06/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Luxe Living

The Houston High-Rise Apartments That May Be Worth $2,000 (Maybe)

From offering amazing downtown views to smart home technology, the city’s newest luxury properties are competing for high-earning residents.

06/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Milestones

Cheers to 30 Years of Houston’s Saint Arnold Brewing

Brock Wagner, owner of the oldest craft brewery in Texas, reflects on three decades of success.

06/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sprawl

The Suburban Utopia Promise of Bridgeland

With master-planned communities, developers have created entire cities out of nothing on the outskirts of Houston.

06/03/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Heart of the City

How to Hang Out in Downtown Houston like You’re Not a Tourist

Follow this true local’s guide to downtown, from IYKYK spots to touristy stuff that’s actually worth your time.

05/30/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Sofia Gonzalez

Smoked

The Houston Barbecue Hall of Fame

We went out in search of tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and creative sides that speak to Houstonians’ palate.

05/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

No Sweat, Baby

An Insider’s Guide (Literally) to Indoor Summer Fun in Houston

As the season pushes three-digit temps, you’ll find us having a blast in air-conditioning.

05/28/2024 By Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Daniel Renfrow

Travel Hiccup?

IAH Exit, Shmexit: Southwest Airlines Goes Big on Hobby Airport

Despite many recent setbacks, the carrier hopes to turn things around with a big expansion at Houston’s smaller airport.

05/24/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez