Checking In, Please

3 Reasons We Love a Hotel Alessandra Staycation

The downtown boutique hotel is a standout.

02/07/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Food Hall Mania

Everyone Wants to Visit Houston Because of... Food Halls?

New York is really excited about our impending food courts.

01/10/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Oh, the Options

Finn Hall Throws a Party for Its Grand Opening

Head to the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Building now to try all of the things.

12/04/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

weeknd

UPDATED: 5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Nov. 30–Dec. 2

Cinema, songs, and Sunday Streets.

11/29/2018 By Morgan Kinney

They Didn't Knock it Down!

We're Seriously Crushing on the Interior Design at The Star

Thoughtful historic conversion is the name of the game for downtown's former Texaco building, transformed into luxury apartments with gorgeous amenities.

11/29/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Santa, Baby!

All the Outdoor Holiday Events You Need to Know About

From Downtown to Bayou Bend, here's where Santa will be popping up.

11/28/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Courting Guests

Downtown Food Hall Planned for Dec. 3 Opening

Ten food concepts and two bars are planned for the space.

11/08/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

The Rustic Aims to Be Your New Party Destination

The bar, music venue, and restaurant opens Thursday with a concert by partner Pat Green.

10/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Architecture

Houston Architecture, from A to Z

From bungalows to strip malls, we've got it all—well, everything except zoning.

10/22/2018 By Abby Ledoux and Laura Furr Mericas

Moving On ... Down

This Popular Cocktail Bar Gets a New Start

One Armed Scissor surprised many when it closed suddenly in March. But, oh, is it ever back.

10/19/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Get Creative

Who Will Design This Downtown Park?

An upcoming park is in need of a design team.

09/28/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

There Goes History

Farewell to the '20s-Era Former Houston Press Building

The historic downtown office space is the latest to face the wrecking ball.

09/13/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Rum Wild

Kanaloa Is Your New Downtown Tiki Experience

Say 'aloha' to this bar eager to share its relaxing vibe.

09/11/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Pretty Big

Sing Us a Song, You're the Piano Man

This temporary Theater District art installation has the range.

08/22/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Making Moves

Ninfa's Fast-Casual Concept to Launch in Downtown Food Hall

The Tex-Mex giant is expanding into Capitol Tower with more locations to come.

08/21/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Just Add Broth

Behold, the Phoritto

Inside Conservatory is this dinner-only treat imported from California.

08/15/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Hello, Understory

Capitol Tower Food Hall to Have 7 Concepts, Full Restaurant

Space includes a market that promises to be a hub for community engagement.

08/06/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Moving On Up

Look Inside Aris Market Square's Luxury Downtown Apartments

Living here has its perks, like a vinyl listening room and a ninth-floor pool with million-dollar views.

07/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Another Brick

You're Not Crazy: Lego Humans Have Arrived in Houston

Nathan Sawaya's unusual body of art takes over the benches of downtown.

07/24/2018 By Anna Lassmann

Fitness Friday

Local Spin Studio RYDEs Into Downtown

The new Rusk Street space is RYDE's second location and downtown's first indoor cycling studio.

05/18/2018 By Abby Ledoux