The Houston Hit list

Houston’s Hottest New Restaurants to Visit This Year

Savory scallion waffles, pastries made with fresh ingredients at Jane and the Lion Bakehouse, and more—here’s where to dine in Houston right now.

09/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

#HOTY

Introducing Our Houstonian(s) of the Year

Houstonia's inaugural award is a twofer.

11/18/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

Spirited Away

Houston's 50 Hottest Bars of 2023

From the clubby to the dives, these watering holes deliver on all fronts.

04/11/2023 By Daniel Renfrow, Geneva Diaz, and Meredith Nudo

Grocery Games

Scott McClelland Tells You Where and What to Eat in Houston

From hummus to the Heights, the president of H-E-B Houston shares his top picks.

11/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cover

An Insider’s Guide to Hidden Houston

All the tips, tricks and tactics you’ll need to join the city’s in-the-know crowd

10/24/2016 By Houstonia Staff

Play It Cool

100 Ways to Beat the Houston Heat

Summer may be our winter, but at least no one has to shovel the sunshine, so chill out—we’ll show you how.

06/20/2016 Edited by Katharine Shilcutt With Ellie Sharp, Marianella Orlando, Layne Lynch, Sarah Rufca Nielsen, Jeff Balke, and Alice Levitt

Insider’s Guide

Guide to the Museum District

From the best exhibitions to great restaurants, to picnics, public art, and personalities—everything that makes this storied urban enclave so great.

05/30/2014 By Houstonia Staff

Best of Houstonia

Top 10 Houston Spaghetti List

The best places to get your pasta fix

10/31/2013 By Robb Walsh Photography by Tam Vo

Real Estate

25 Hottest Neighborhoods

The best places to live right now.

06/01/2013 By Peter Holley and John Lomax Photography by Todd Spoth