Chicken Fried Sadness

Hickory Hollow in the Heights is Closing

But don't worry, because its original location will still serve Texas grub.

08/21/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

No siree todd

Cressandra Thibodeaux Wants You to Think Outside Her Box

The Houston-based artist inserts her audience into the reproductive rights debate.

08/10/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Incredible, Edible

Here's Some Egg Porn From the New Heights Breakfast Spot

The King's Biergarten duo says its egg-centric eatery should open later this summer.

08/01/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Summer Bucket List

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, July 13–15

Insta-worthy pool days, brand-new Houston music, piano virtuosos, and more.

07/12/2018 By Morgan Kinney

9 Heights Restaurants We Love (Right Now)

By the time you finish reading this, even more eateries will have opened up in the historic neighborhood.

05/29/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

Historic Homes

The Queen Anne Bungalow in the Heights That Oozes Southern Charm

It's hard to tell where new begins and old ends in this 1920s-era home.

05/29/2018 By Abby Ledoux and Laura Furr Mericas

Turn down for this

The White Oak Music Hall Noise Dispute is Finally Over

A long-running dispute between the Near Northside venue and local residents has finally reached a settlement.

04/25/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Editor's Note

Put Away That Same Old Shabby Dress and Treat Yourself

In which our guide to the 100 best shops in Houston serves as a reminder to this editor.

04/24/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Very Local

Local Foods In the Heights Promises a Mix of Old and New

For their fifth spot, Local Foods heads to the Heights.

02/22/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Unicorn

There's a Vegan Scoop Shop in the Heights and You're Missing It

Over the Moon has what you're craving, whether you love animal products or not.

11/24/2017 By Alice Levitt

Let the Booze Flow

The Heights Is Dry No Longer

Heights restaurateurs and bar owners are cheering as the measure to disband the Heights' historic dry area passes by a wide margin.

11/08/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

How the Sausage Gets Made

Happy Fatz Has Closed

The Heights hot dog restaurant is moving to Canyon Lake.

11/02/2017 By Alice Levitt

Serving Fish

Pokéworks Offers Unusual Make-Your-Own Experience

The Heights' first poke spot exceeds expectations.

10/25/2017 By Alice Levitt

Rising Star

Our Latest Obsession: Angela's Oven

These sandwiches are a fine argument against zoning.

10/24/2017 By Alice Levitt

Down for Brown

Get a Chocolatey Education With Single-Origin Scoops at Dolce Neve

Each week this month, try a different distinct chocolate flavor.

10/06/2017 By Anita Gomez

Bowled Over

Republic Diner Is Back October 3 With a New Ramen Menu

The Heights Korean eatery is serving up free noodles to celebrate.

10/02/2017 By Alice Levitt

Pour

Houston Now Has Its Own Native Tea Company

Wild South Tea uses leaves from the native Texan yaupon tree—considered a pest to ranchers—to create a tea called cassina.

10/02/2017 By Cara Maines

TGITW

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Sept. 29–Oct. 1

See Mac DeMarco the smart way, bike the Heights, touch and feel some art, and more.

09/28/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Hot Topic

At Throughgood, the Coffee Carries the Culture

Throughgood, a new coffee shop in the Heights, donates 10 percent of its proceeds to Houston’s homeless.

09/27/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Cold Front

Sweet Cup Gelato & Cloud 10 Creamery Debut in the Greater Heights

Despite post-Harvey challenges, Ella and Heights Boulevard are getting sweeter than ever.

09/26/2017 By Alice Levitt