Pair a cozy cup of Badolina’s signature coffee with a buttery bounty of modern Middle Eastern and Israeli baked goods, famous bread loaves, sweet and savory pastries, custom cakes, and more. Photo by Kristen Gilliam.
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Pair a cozy cup of Badolina’s signature coffee with a buttery bounty of modern Middle Eastern and Israeli baked goods, famous bread loaves, sweet and savory pastries, custom cakes, and more. Photo by Kristen Gilliam.
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Lively music meets fresh fare at our Farmers Market, open on the first and third Sundays of each month. Photo by Shannon O’Hara.
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Lively music meets fresh fare at our Farmers Market, open on the first and third Sundays of each month. Photo by Shannon O’Hara.
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Deck your halls with West Elm’s tasteful holiday accents and cozy essentials. Photo by Shannon O’Hara.
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Deck your halls with West Elm’s tasteful holiday accents and cozy essentials. Photo by Shannon O’Hara.
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In Houston, western wear is always in style. Visit Tecovas to find gifts for everyone on your list—with a Bourbon in hand. Photo by Shannon O’Hara.
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In Houston, western wear is always in style. Visit Tecovas to find gifts for everyone on your list—with a Bourbon in hand. Photo by Shannon O’Hara.
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Holiday sprucing, made simple by CB2—where cozy meets cool. Photo by Shannon O’Hara.
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Holiday sprucing, made simple by CB2—where cozy meets cool. Photo by Shannon O’Hara.
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A winter wardrobe wonderland for the kids in your life, Nanos’ sweet Village space offers a shopping experience reflective of the brand’s focus on beauty, joy, and sustainability.
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A winter wardrobe wonderland for the kids in your life, Nanos’ sweet Village space offers a shopping experience reflective of the brand’s focus on beauty, joy, and sustainability.
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From organic bedding to cozy knits to understated decor and furniture, Parachute is a one-stop-shop for gifts to warm a home, heart, and toes.
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From organic bedding to cozy knits to understated decor and furniture, Parachute is a one-stop-shop for gifts to warm a home, heart, and toes.
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A weekend brunch, laid-back lunch, or celebratory dinner—tap into the spirit of adventure with sustainable wines and seasonally-inspired plates at Sixty Vines.
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A weekend brunch, laid-back lunch, or celebratory dinner—tap into the spirit of adventure with sustainable wines and seasonally-inspired plates at Sixty Vines.
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Van Leeuwen’s seasonal scoops are a delightfully unexpected accompaniment to your holiday dessert table.
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Van Leeuwen’s seasonal scoops are a delightfully unexpected accompaniment to your holiday dessert table.
This holiday season, Rice Village welcomes moments of repose and revelry. While there’s plenty of holiday hubbub—live caroling in Morningside Plaza, the buzz of the Sunday Farmers Market, the clinking of glasses over a family dinner—it’s also easy to find a quiet bench on a sun-dappled sidewalk or a cozy alcove for enjoying your morning coffee.
It’s this mix of moments—much like the variety of shops, eateries, and architecture—that make the Village as welcoming as it is iconic. A walkable, historic haven tucked in the true heart of the city—between the oak-lined avenues of the city’s finest residences, the Medical Center, and the leafy reaches of Rice University—the Village has remained a beloved Houston treasure for generations.
Today, we’re actively working to continue this legacy. It’s our aim to foster an atmosphere of relaxed discovery—whether in uncovering new brands or revisiting timeless favorites—with colorful storefronts and canopied restaurants that welcome both practical and leisurely pursuits. Ongoing renovations evoke the kind of vibrancy and versatility inherent to a village experience.
This holiday season, we invite you to lean into the community we’re creating together. Between our festive programming and events, the celebration of cultures and cuisines, and the glow of the twinkle lights strung throughout our oak-lined boulevards, there are so many ways to experience holiday magic in Rice Village.
