Heatin' Up

Test Your Spice Tolerance at These Houston Thai Restaurants

Authentic specialties, familiar favorites, fusion dishes...the city is flush with great Thai food.

10/25/2024 By Timothy Malcolm and Daniel Renfrow

Want It All

Is an Affordable Home within the 610 Loop Still a Thing in Houston?

With the help of a local real estate agent, we go on a wild-goose chase to find a $350,000 home in the city.

06/10/2024 By Emma Balter

Local Playgrounds

Your Complete Guide to Houston Neighborhoods

From bustling downtown to hip Montrose, we have all the recommendations for where to eat, drink, and play.

06/05/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

El Barrio

A Real Local’s Guide to Houston’s East End Neighborhood

The sprawling east side of town is a hub for Mexican culture, award-winning restaurants, and eclectic shops of all kinds.

05/02/2024 By Reyes Ramirez and Daniel Renfrow

Back on Track

An Expert Guide to Dealing with Those Pesky East End Trains

Reclaim your time (and life) by following these key tips and strategies.

02/19/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

New Beginnings

The Owners of Now-Closed Café Louie Are Ready for What’s Next

After many name and concept changes, the Emilianis are hoping for a big comeback.

11/17/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Mojo

Meet Absolem Yetzirah, the Voodoo King of Houston

Before opening Absolem’s House of Voodoo, this local “conjure doctor” was an herbalist searching for a new direction.

10/27/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Small Biz

Our Favorite Independent Shops in Houston to Support Local Makers

There’s a new wave of community-minded small boutiques in town where you can feel good about spending your dollars.

09/20/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Sustainable Artistry

This Massive Structure Will Bring More Than Just New Art to Houston

A solar-powered marvel coming to the East End in 2024, Arco del Tiempo will generate clean energy while creating an awe-inspiring experience for Houstonians.

08/08/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Trading Spaces

Why Thai Landmark Street to Kitchen Is Moving

After an onslaught of reservations following chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter’s big win at the James Beard Awards, the tiny East End restaurant is trading up to a bigger space.

07/24/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

Our Favorite Houston Neighborhoods (Right Now)

Home to quirky art venues, delicious culinary adventures, and an abundance of world-class entertainment options, check out our list of hot Houston hoods.

01/19/2023 By Meredith Nudo, Phoebe Gibson, and Reyes Ramirez Edited by Daniel Renfrow

CLUTCH CITY CLUBS

How Paradise Palace Is Changing Houston’s Nightlife Scene

Three reasons we love East Downtown's new dance hub.

09/23/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Darío De León

EAST OF EADO

Popular Heights Bar Opens New Location in Second Ward

For its new location, Eight Row Flint has taken over Night Shift’s former digs along Harrisburg.

08/24/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

TACO-TASTIC

Houston Chef Publishes New Book on Tacos

Victoria Elizondo’s debut book, which contains more than 60 taco recipes, will turn your Taco Tuesday into a weeklong affair.

08/02/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FROZEN TREATS

H-Town’s Favorite Popsicle Company Opens New Shop in Second Ward

POPSTON has gained widespread popularity through its Houston-inspired flavors and grassroot efforts

07/25/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Arts in the Bayou City

ICYMI: New Plan Puts East End's Rich Arts & Culture Scene Front and Center

Plus, we've two poet laureates and a Pepsi-featured artist.

06/02/2021 By Emma Schkloven

More to Come

Hot Pizza Pop-Up Chef Planning Major Moves in 2021

Angie's is closing up shop ... for now?

05/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

International Coffee

Here's Where to Order a Flat White in Houston

The Down Under drink started making the rounds in Australia and New Zealand back in the 1980s before one famous coffee company brought it to the attention of many Americans in 2015.

03/02/2021 By Paul Galvani

Creativity in the Bayou City

Admire the Houston-themed Papel Picado at This East End Light-Rail Station

Part of the city's Art in Transit program, the Cesar Chavez/67th Street Station is an homage to the neighborhood’s Hispanic roots.

02/10/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Howdy, neighbor

Meet the Architect Who’s Designing (and Living in) Houston’s First Cohousing Community

It’s all about shared greenspaces and knowing your neighbors for Kathleen English.

02/05/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas