Roux Roux Roux For the Home Team

There's a New Best Gumbo In Town at Cherry Block

You want smoke? You got it. Just go to Bravery Chef Hall.

02/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Drink & Learn

Take This History-Packed Pub Crawl Through Downtown

Booze, Bites, and Historic Sites promises you'll get food, drink, and a new appreciation for Houston.

02/12/2020 By Carlos Brandon

Skyrise and shine

These Five Developments Will Change Houston Forever

A new decade means a new look for the city.

01/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Waaay down

This Walking Tour Guides You Through Houston's Downtown Tunnels

Explore the city's history just 20 feet below the ground.

01/30/2020 By Heather Saucier

Power Moves

Food News: Adair Downtown Is Now Open ... For Business

Plus, well-known burger concept Buffburger closes two locations.

01/27/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Take Your Pick

Inside the Former Conservatory Will Be ... Another Food Hall

Underground Hall will bring the Crisp and Beer Market names to the downtown space.

01/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Buzzworthy

Getting One's Kicks at Rosalie

A little bit about shrimp and dessert at this downtown Italian restaurant.

01/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Fa La La La La

The To-Doux List: Nov. 28-Dec. 1

This weekend brings ... the official start of the holiday season!

11/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

First Look

Guard and Grace Is Ready For Its Close-up

Chef Troy Guard's downtown steakhouse opens Tuesday, and there's much more to come.

11/18/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

Chris Cosentino's Rosalie Italian Soul Opens Its Doors

The Top Chef Masters winner arrives in Houston with an ode to his childhood.

10/16/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Good Times

C. Baldwin Hotel Debuts with a Star-Studded Party for the Ages

The affair drew nearly 2,000 guests, from rappers and athletes to socialites and CEOs, plus surprise performances from The Suffers and Gloria Gaynor.

10/16/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Way To Go!

Discovery Green Is Named One of America's Great Public Spaces

The American Planning Association honors our downtown park.

10/01/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Best Restaurants 2019

The 6 Best New Breakfast and Dessert Spots

Wake up and wind down at these eateries.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Headed East

Food News: Tobiuo Chef, Owners Reveal Move to the Inner Loop

Plus, you think you're the fastest pho eater in town?

09/23/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Freshening Up

Changes at Downtown's Coterie Give Chef a Fresh Start

Former Presidio chef Adam Dorris takes his talents to a new spot, and it's for the long haul.

09/13/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Like Home, But Cleaner

Somewhere Between a Hotel and an Apartment, There's Lyric

The short-term rental feels sort of like house-sitting for your coolest friend.

08/30/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Best of Both Worlds

On the Market: An Industrial Loft with a Historic Railroad Past

A giant, renovated unit in Bayou Lofts, the former headquarters of Southern Pacific Railroad.

08/20/2019 By Abby Ledoux

First Bite

A Look at Mama Ninfa's Inside the Newly Opened Understory

Tacos, tortas, and breakfast goodies are available at this underground emporium.

08/13/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Welcome to Downtown

Three New Downtown Hotels Worthy of a Staycation

Luxury rooms, cocktails, and local retailers—yeah, we're obsessed.

08/09/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

La frontera

La Madre Valiente Brings Her Cause to notsuoH

Part punk rock musical, part radio play, Amalia Ortiz's Canción Cannibal Cabaret is a call to action.

07/29/2019 By Brittanie Shey