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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

First Look

Bravery Chef Hall Is Finally Open, Here's What You Should Know

The downtown food hall has five miniature restaurants and three bars.

07/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

The Story Unfolds

Downtown Food Hall Understory Is Now Open

Flip 'n Patties is the first vendor to put the lights on.

06/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Destination: Downtown

The Houstonian's Essential Guide to Downtown

A revamped, revitalized, verging-on-unrecognizable district

06/25/2019 By Houstonia Staff

Destination: Downtown

We Don't Know What the New Downtown Park Will Be Called, But We're Excited About It

Expect quite a bit of lounging room, covered and open seating, a B-Cycle Station and bike-repair area, a fenced-in dog run, and a casual café with indoor and outdoor seating.

06/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Destination: Downtown

We Need to Save Sam Houston Park

Come on, H-Town. This is your history.

06/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Destination: Downtown

Where to Drink Downtown Right Now

Nine of our favorite, can't-lose bars, for whatever mood you're in.

06/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Destination: Downtown

This Handy, Dandy Map Guides You Through the Downtown Tunnels

Everything you wanted to know about the tunnels.

06/25/2019 By Chris Gray