First Bite

Can Blanco Tacos & Tequila Measure Up With Houston Tex-Mex?

With twists on the usual, this Arizona concept looks to fit in.

12/17/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Above The Fold

Food News: More Tamales, More New Restaurants

Plus, a notable Houston chef will be cooking up brunch to pair with daiquiris.

12/17/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Rebel

How to Visit Five Countries Where You're Not Allowed

It's okay to bend the rules a little.

12/17/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Review

TUTS Serves Up A 'Brightly Dazzling' Beauty and the Beast That Looks Like Houston

Twenty-five years after it started here, the Disney classic delights again onstage.

12/14/2018 By Holly Beretto

Sponsored Content

The Gift of GUMBO!

Please their palate this holiday season with tickets to Houstonia's 6th annual Gumbo Smackdown on February 9. A competition among some of Houston's top restaurants, it's the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

12/14/2018

Sponsored Content

Passion Is What Drives A Win in The Court Room

Included in the ‘Texas Super Lawyers list’ five years in a row, Juan L. Guerra Jr. is a criminal defense attorney that makes sure every person he works with gets a fair trial.

12/14/2018

Fitness Friday

Amanda Kloots Develops Methods That Move You

The former Rockette brought her wildly popular dance and jump rope cardio classes to Houston last week.

12/14/2018 By Najla Brown

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The Texas Torch™

Personal injury attorney Hadi of Hadi Law Firm has over 80 trials under his belt. He makes the decision every day to fight tirelessly for his clients and believes that justice not defended is justice not served.

12/14/2018

Restaurant News

Classic Tex-Mex Restaurant Opening Fast-Casual Spot in the GOOF

Look for LaMex soon.

12/14/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

Lee's Fried Chicken and Donuts Is Now Sam's Fried Chicken and Donuts

Acclaimed chefs have put their stamps on the Heights spot, adding a bunch of items.

12/14/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Boozing A Whole Year

Beer News: Wicked Boxer Turns 1 and Releases a Bunch of Brews

Plus, Saint Arnold is coming out with a Brut IPA.

12/14/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Sorry I'm Late!

Does Pinkerton's Still Have The Power? Hell Yes

Stand in line for as long as necessary—you'll need time here.

12/14/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Fa La La La La

This Year's Nutcracker Market in Numbers and Photos

The holiday shopping extravaganza saw record attendance in its 38th year.

12/14/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Ladies Who Lunch

20th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show Nets $370,000 for Child Advocates

Holiday-ready styles and one adoptive family's story of hope were the standout features of this year's Angels of Hope fundraiser.

12/13/2018 By Abby Ledoux

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Celebrate The New Year With The New Face Of Thai Food In Houston

Thailand Native Chef Brings Progressive Food Event To The Heights For New Year’s Eve.

12/13/2018

Year in Reading

How I Read 163 Books in 2018—And What I Learned

One writer reflects on a year in the literary life and why he finally brought his reading habits into the 21st century.

12/13/2018 By Ryan Pait

ice cold

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Dec. 14–16

Shopping, season's greetings, and "hallucinatory" events.

12/13/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Rainbow Connection

16 Ways to Embrace Coral in 2019

After one long, strange year, Living Coral is supposed to lift our spirits.

12/13/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Cool For Kosher

Get a Look at the New Genesis Steakhouse

Try the city's first kosher steakouse, and add a side of matzo ball soup.

12/13/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Very Important Parties

Altus Foundation Raises $1 Million at Record-Breaking, Star-Studded Gala

Tyra Banks, pro athletes, acrobatic performers, and a marriage proposal: The city's largest, glitziest gala had it all.

12/13/2018 By Abby Ledoux