Shop Local

Our Favorite Shops in Memorial

Because Town and Country is everything you want it to be and more.

03/01/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

What's Old is ... You Get It

At a New Location and with a New Menu, Masraff's Demands a Visit

The upscale American- and European-inspired restaurant has new digs and great meatballs.

12/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Final Answer

Food News: David Chang Wins the Big One for Southern Smoke

The celebrity chef is giving back in a big way.

11/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Bistro 555 Shows a French Chef's Personal Side

The refreshed, former Bistro Provence is perfect for a hearty, friendly meal.

11/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

In With the New

Celebrated Southern Restaurant Treebeards Arrives in Memorial Area

The classic lunch spot is now a lunch and dinner hangout.

10/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Pay Your Respects

Last Chance To Visit Houston's Say Their Names Memorial Before It’s Gone

The traveling exhibit, which is in Emancipation Park through Oct. 13, honors Black victims of racial injustice.

10/12/2020 By Adrianne Reece

First Bite

At White Elm, Turkey Has Never Tasted So Good

A superior sandwich, plus some truly thoughtful fare, make this Memorial newcomer one to watch.

08/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Fresh Baked

Food News: Restaurant Featuring Houston's Bread Man Set to Open

Plus, a popular New York-inspired delicatessen is moving ... which means another local mainstay is closing.

08/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Feel-Good Shopping

This Charming Mother-Daughter Shop Is a Local Treasure

PepperLou Gifts in Memorial is a small shop with a big heart.

12/20/2019 By Jillian Goltzman

Space City

In with the Bold: A Makeover Brings New Life to an Old House

A Memorial-area family finally got their dream house, but it was stuck firmly in 1967. So they gutted the place, remodeled it, and—with the help of a great designer—added whimsical wallpaper, lush textures, and pops of color galore.

10/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Neighborhood Watch

Which Houston-Area Locales Are Among the 50 Safest Cities in Texas?

Eight nearby areas made this year's list, compiled by SafeWise.

10/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Dream Homes

Dream Big: 10 Swoon-Worthy Homes In Our Top Neighborhoods of 2019

It’s said that peeking inside people’s houses is the last acceptable form of voyeurism. As such, we hope the 10 amazing homes we’ve picked to feature alongside our 10 favorite Houston neighborhoods of 2019 provide a thrill.

03/25/2019 Edited by Abby Ledoux