Last Call

Picos Is Closing in August—and It's Not the Only Houston Restaurant Saying Goodbye

FRNDS has gone dark. Tejas Burger Joint is undergoing a transformation, and Dean's is done.

04/28/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Closing Time

Houston Restaurant Closings to Know This January

Graffiti Raw, Verde Garden, Loft18, and other Houston restaurants said goodbye as 2026 got underway.

01/28/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Michelin Moment

Which Houston Restaurants Deserve a Michelin Star in 2025?

As the Michelin Guide prepares to announce its new stars, Houstonia is asking readers which local restaurants deserve recognition this year.

09/03/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

CLOSING TIME

Houston’s Beloved Tex-Asian Sando Shop Shutters, Plus More Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now

Vuji Cafe and Eloise Nichols say, “See you later.” Three breweries close their doors, and Ginger & Fork announces its fall closure.

07/21/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and 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

AT THE MOVIES

RCC Debuts World’s First Dual Screen Rooftop Theater

Rooftop Cinema Club introduces new viewing experience plus a handful of renovations.

02/20/2023 By Shelby Stewart

THE OSCARS OF FOOD

Houston Gets Lots of Love on the 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists List

Nominees include chefs Greg Gatlin, Benchawan Jabthong Painter, and Victoria Elizondo.

01/25/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

RODEO SEASON

RodeoHouston Announces Full Performance Lineup for 2023

Bun B returns with a “Southern Takeover,” plus performances from Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Walker Hayes, and Jason Aldean.

01/09/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Alert

Houston's Boil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted, But Things Aren't Back to Normal Yet

The City of Houston announced the boil water notice has ended Tuesday morning.

11/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Back and Better

The Houston Roughnecks Are Back—But Will the XFL Stay?

Houston’s XFL team is looking to finish what they started.

10/31/2022 By Jessica Lodge and Shelby Stewart

STAR POWER

Chef Aaron Bludorn Taps Fellow Café Boulud Alum to Helm Navy Blue

The Bludorn team announced today that star-powered chef Jerrod Zifchak will be the executive chef of upcoming seafood restaurant Navy Blue.

09/26/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

HEMP, HOPS & HAZE

Houston’s Newest Cannabis Company Is All about Hemp & Hops

8th Wonder Brewery and Bayou City Hemp Company have joined forces to launch 8th Wonder Cannabis, a brand centered around both hemp and hops.

09/21/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

TEASER

Beyoncé Announces a New Music Drop. We Knew It Was Coming.

Three concrete reasons, and some spidey sense, for why we were sure B7 was finally on the way

06/16/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Shelby Stewart

New Approach

Here's What's New at Georgia James Tavern

The Underbelly Hospitality restaurant is switching things up.

05/24/2022 By Shelby Stewart

PERFORMING ARTS

The Houston Grand Opera Announces New Studio Artists

Five new talents join six returning artists in the competitive training program.

05/17/2022 By Amarie Gipson

SAILING SEAS

Princess Cruises Returns to Galveston after Six-Year Hiatus

Houstonians can once again set sail to sunny destinations on Princess Cruises.

04/21/2022 By Jessica Lodge

MUSICAL ARTS

The Indo-American Association Announces its 2022 Performance Lineup

Grammy Award winning composer, Ricky Kej, will commence the program on March 12.

02/23/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Top Cheftestants

Bravo's Top Chef Houston Names Season 19 Contestants

The latest run of the series will be based on the flavors and tastes of the Bayou City.

01/25/2022 By Shelby Stewart

New changes

Here's What Houston Was Up To Last Week, January 24

New changes at Guard and Grace, and H-E-B's Scott McClelland announces his retirement.

01/24/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Knock Out

Here's What Houston Was Up To Last Week, January 18

Celebrity sightings, new restaurants and more road closures.

01/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

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