Easy Travel

Perfect Day Trips, 2.5 Hours or Less from Houston

Escape city life with a quick trip to one of these places.

08/20/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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

713 Day

The Best 713 Day Events in Houston, According to Houstonia Editors

Grab a beer from Axelrad, enjoy a day at the zoo, or turn up at the Houston Food Bank to celebrate this very Houston holiday.

07/09/2025 By Erica Cheng, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Enjoy Bricks and Beer at the Toy Museum’s Lego Night Events

Many local breweries and watering holes have all played host to this popular playtime for people of all ages.

05/29/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Sip and sing

Hopera Performance Group Uses Beer to Prove Opera Is for Everyone

This squad is merging hops with opera at local breweries, introducing a new audience to the art.

11/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Hop Spots

The Local Breweries That Define Houston’s Beer Scene

The city’s craft beer repertoire has grown significantly over the years, now boasting more than 50 breweries and counting.

10/23/2024 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez

Drink Up

Tejas Beer Opens in Former Buffalo Bayou Brewing Space

The new brewery and taproom in Sawyer Yards hopes to be a go-to spot for ice-cold beer and sports games.

09/24/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Adults only

The Houston Zoo Is Partnering with Texas Breweries to save Wildlife

Sip on a beer while learning about how you can save a furry friend in need.

08/19/2021 By Shivani Parmar

Food News

5 Foodie Things to Know During the Cold Snap

From restaurants giving back to how you can help, here are a couple of items.

02/18/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Brrr, Baby

Friday Update: These Restaurants are Open as Winter Storm Fallout Continues

Some eateries and businesses are opening back up on Wednesday.

02/14/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

I'll Have ... The Gourmet Pasta

Bars, Breweries Find Creative Ways to Boost Food Sales

Have you been given a bag of chips with your beer lately?

10/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Barred From Serving

Abrupt Tweak Ends Dine-In Service for Major Texas Brewery

Saint Arnold, one of Houston's biggest beer locations, is affected by the change.

07/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Day drink?

Which Breweries Are Opening Their Taprooms?

Starting Friday, you'll be able to drink pints outside at some breweries in the area.

05/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Age of COVID-19

In New Takeout, To-Go Reality, Food and Drink Spots Face Major Challenges

Everything from how to stay afloat down to how to best present the grub.

03/20/2020 By Craig Hlavaty

COVID-19

UPDATES: How You Can Eat From Restaurants, Help Local Establishments

We've added a second list of restaurants opening their dining rooms to the big list of takeout and delivery options.

03/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Ahhhhh ... Eureeeeekaaaaaa!

Beer Talk: Welcome Duff Beer to Houston

Plus, let's try 2019 Pumpkinator—in cask—and a few amber ales.

11/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Wow, a Whole Four Years!

Beer News: Celebrate Brash's Birthday This Weekend

Plus, Ingenious has brewed up some suds in honor of an upcoming film release.

10/04/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Hitting the Books

A Primer on a Few of the New Laws Now in Effect

A roundup of the more unorthodox laws governing our lives as of this month.

08/26/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Bayou City Beer Club

Beer Review: Into The Darkness With Brash's Big Brews

When it's this hot, why not go with big, bold flavors?

08/14/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Hopped Up

Beer News: New IPAs and Belgian Brews Available Throughout Houston

Plus, Karbach is bringing some hard rock and metal to the brewery this November.

08/02/2019 By Timothy Malcolm