Dry January

Where to Find the Best Mocktails in Houston This Dry January

These Houston spots offer thoughtfully crafted mocktails for Dry January and year-round sober sipping.

01/08/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Mardi Gras

The Best Places to Find King Cake in Houston

Houston bakeries are serving up classic New Orleans–style king cakes and creative twists for Mardi Gras.

01/07/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

The Must List

The Introverted Pleasures of Blue Willow’s Silent Reading Parties

Following their COVID-era boom, silent reading parties have finally made their way to Houston, giving bibliophiles time to read, be social, and receive recommendations over wine.

01/07/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Comfort Calls

What Houston Chefs Eat When They Need Comfort

These dishes offer familiarity and warmth, shaped by family kitchens, cultural traditions, and lived experience.

01/06/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Riding Sunset

Riding the Sunset Limited, a Texas Train Ride to Remember

A ride on America’s oldest named passenger train reveals the beauty and the bumps of traveling through Texas, the slower way.

01/06/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Green Miles

Why Houston’s Bayou Greenways Are Ideal Marathon Training Grounds

With 156 miles of connected trails, Houston’s bayou system shapes how local runners train for the Chevron Houston Marathon.

01/05/2026 By Saba Khonsari

Breaking Tradition

Meet the Women Redefining Houston’s Mariachi Scene

All-female mariachi groups are breaking barriers, inspiring young girls, and reshaping Mexican musical traditions.

01/05/2026 By Jason Collins

Bayougraphy

The Story Behind Thomas Bille’s Belly of the Beast in Spring

One of the best chefs in Texas didn’t think cooking was in his future.

01/02/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Restaurant Sprawl

Houston Chefs Are Redefining Dining in the Suburbs

Fine dining and chef-driven restaurants are spreading from Kemah to The Woodlands, giving suburban diners more than just chains.

01/02/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

2025 Wrapped

Houstonia’s Most-Read Stories of 2025

Michelin drama, Asiatown debates, Rodeo stars, and viral tacos defined the Houstonia stories readers clicked on most this year.

12/31/2025 By Erica Cheng

Hard Goodbyes

The Saddest Houston Restaurant Closures of 2025

The year brought the end of some of Houston’s most beloved dining spots, from neighborhood pubs to award-winning kitchens.

12/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Hidden Luxury

Why Butler’s Pantries Are Back in Houston Homes

Designers explain how butler’s pantries add storage, style, and sanity to Houston kitchens built for entertaining.

12/30/2025 By Diane Cowen

City Humor

Houston Is Funnier Than You Think

A look at how writers, comics, artists, and filmmakers shaped Houston’s sharp, self-aware sense of humor.

12/30/2025 By James Glassman

Embracing the new

The 10 Best Restaurants That Opened in Houston in 2025

From neon-lit sushi bars to a modern Greek revival, these are the spots that defined dining in Houston this year.

12/30/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

On the Dance Floor

Where to Get Your Step On: Houston’s Best Dance Halls and Honky Tonks

Grab your boots—these are Houston’s go-to dance halls and honky tonks for a night of Texas fun.

12/30/2025 By Brooke A. Lewis

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council in December 2025

Continued inaction on apartment inspection reform, potential misuse of funds, and Councilmember Plummer says farewell.

12/29/2025 By Emily Hynds

Where We’re Eating Now

Houston’s Best Restaurants: Our Top 50

Everyone has a list. Here's ours.

12/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Hands-On Holidays

Homemade Candy Canes Are a Holiday Tradition at This Houston Shop

Papabubble’s hands-on candy classes invite Houstonians to turn classic candy canes into a modern holiday ritual.

12/23/2025 Photography by Nicki Evans

Save the Date

Don’t Call Yourself a Houstonian Until You’ve Attended These Events

Looking for the ultimate Houston social calendar? We’ve gathered all the can’t-miss events that happen in the city every year, from the Art Car Parade to the rodeo.

12/22/2025 By Daniel Renfrow

Cheers to 2026

Fun New Year’s Eve Events Happening Across Houston

Ring in 2026 with rooftop parties, performances, drone shows, festive dinners, and family-friendly activities happening across the city on December 31.

12/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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