Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 12

A stacked weekend of buzzy new restaurants, festive drinks, gingerbread competitions, and holiday markets across the city.

12/12/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Good Gifts Grown Here

Holiday Gift Guide for Shopping Local: From Texas, with Love

Shop small, shop Southern. Our editors rounded up the best Texas-made gifts for food lovers, coffee nerds, and artsy homebodies.

12/10/2025 By Erica Cheng, Meredith Nudo, and Houstonia Staff

Giving Season

Houston's Best Holiday Markets for Gift-Giving

Houston’s holiday markets serve up local makers, festive bites, Santa sightings, and unexpected finds for every name on your list.

12/03/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

'Tis the Season

Houstonia’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Shopping Local

Holiday shopping can be a hassle. But don't worry—we’ve got your back with a some of our local faves.

11/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Houstorian

The Funky Rice Village History You Didn’t Know

Houston’s shopping mecca wasn’t always home to fancy boutiques and eateries.

11/11/2024 By James Glassman

That’s the Spirit

Our Favorite Festive Towns in Texas to Visit this Holiday Season

From snowy strolls and train rides to quiet beach days and twinkling light displays, here’s a look at the best places to find holiday cheer.

12/05/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Shop Local

Our Favorite Locally Owned Toy Stores in Houston

Shop for the newest toy trend or something more nostalgic.

08/03/2023 By Anna Rajagopal

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

11 Boozy Gifts for the Budding Mixologist in Your Life

Gift, drink, and be merry.

12/21/2022 By Claire Anderson and Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 CBD Gifts For the All-Natural on Your Holiday Shopping List

Relax, de-stress, and unwind with these CBD necessities.

12/09/2022 By Rosemary Akpan and Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Beauty Guru

You can never have too many scrunchies.

12/08/2022 By Rosemary Akpan and Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Home Decor Gifts for the Aspiring Interior Designer

Max out your house with funky flower vases, cute pillows, and mood-setting lights.

12/05/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Purrr-fect Gifts For the Pet Parent

Don't forget about your furry companions this holiday; we've got you covered.

12/03/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts For the Hermit, Er, Homebody, in Your Life

When it comes to being a homebody, bath bombs, slippers, and a cute puzzle are all you need.

12/02/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts for the Road Tripper on Your Holiday Shopping List

For when they’re on the road or back at home.

11/28/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Houston Experiences to Gift the Go-Getter in Your Life

From immersive art experiences to indoor skydiving and pottery classes, there’s something for every kind of go-getter on this list.

11/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Great Gifts for the Happiest Hanukkah

Hanukkah Sameach and a Happy New Year!

11/21/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts for the Plant-Obsessed Friend in Your Life

It takes a village (and plenty of gifts) to raise a plant.

11/19/2022 By Alexia Partouche and Rosemary Akpan

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts For the Daydreamer on Your Holiday Shopping List

Whether they’re a go-getter or a hopeless idealist, your daydreaming friends will love these gifts.

11/18/2022 By Alexia Partouche

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Naturally Great Gifts For the Outdoor Explorer in Your Life

These outdoorsy gifts will make any nature-lover smile.

11/09/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Holiday Gifts

Shop The Best Last Minute Gifts Under $25

With the revamp of a top card game and silicone sandwich bags, these affordable gifts are the best on the market.

12/13/2021 By Danielle Wright