Local Retreats

Luxury Hotels Are Popping Up in Trendy Houston Neighborhoods

Move over, downtown and the Galleria. Accommodations are coming to cooler areas of the city.

03/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Click!

This Makerspace for Photography Is the Only One of Its Kind in Houston

Flats, a woman-owned photo lab in Montrose, is home to the sole community darkroom in the city.

01/22/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Greetings from Houston

Write Your Holiday Cards on a Houston-Made Creation This Season

Spread the love, one locally designed card at a time.

11/28/2023 By Geneva Diaz

A Solid Impression

Making Art from Concrete Is a Family Tradition for This Houstonian

Before cementing herself as an expert in all things concrete art, local artist Myrna Hagelsieb spent her childhood learning from her father in Mexico.

11/27/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Houstonia Approved

This New Restaurant Is Defying Houston’s Bad Pizza Reputation

Nonno’s in Montrose is another slam dunk from the owners of Nobie’s and the Toasted Coconut.

09/28/2023 By Emma Balter

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

Smashburgers

The Trill Burgers Opening in Montrose Was Quite the Scene

Smashburger fans drop everything to join the long line on the Houston brick-and-mortar’s first day of service.

06/08/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Friday Q&A

Reeda Martin-Rudy’s Tattoo Journey

A lifetime of travel and discovery has helped the Houston native hone her craft.

03/31/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Restaurant Review

Doris Metropolitan Isn’t Just Another Houston Steakhouse

The high-end Israeli-inspired hideaway is a little slice of heaven.

03/08/2023 By Shelby Stewart

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

COMING SOON

Kata Robata Team to Open New Sushi-Forward Restaurant in Montrose

Katami will introduce Houstonians to chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi’s take on the future of Japanese cuisine in America.

01/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Land of the Trill

Popular Smash Burger Sensation Trill Burgers Goes Brick-and-Mortar

The long awaited storefront has finally arrived.

12/14/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Pink House

Home Is Where the Art Is: The Coolest Pink House in Montrose

How a local architect helped a Houston couple create an art lover’s dream home.

11/24/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Inked Up!

I Tried It: A Made-to-Fade Tattoo at Ephemeral

Texas’s first made-to-fade tattoo shop opened its doors September 12 in the Bayou City.

10/03/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Oh, The Choices

Our 20 Favorite Restaurants in Montrose

When it comes to Houston's most foodie-friendly neighborhood, take your pick.

09/23/2022 By Houstonia Staff

JUST DANCE

A Reimagined South Beach Reopens After a Four-Year Break

Houston’s premier LBGTQ+ dance club returns this week with a new look, new sound and lighting technology, and its famous cooling ice jets.

07/14/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

SHOP LOCAL

Support Houston Makers at Mala Market in Montrose

This female-owned nonprofit has everything from home décor and eco-friendly cleaning supplies to clothes and upcycled accessories.

06/08/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Texas Textiles

Designer Isabel Wilson Paints the Town with a New Summer Collection

In collaboration with Lucas Taurins, the colorful batch makes a bold statement.

04/13/2022 By Danielle Wright

WE ALL SCREAM

Van Leeuwen's Latest Montrose Location Will Include A New Flavor

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream collaborates with Masterchef winner, Chef Christine Hà on a new flavor.

02/22/2022 By Ile-Ife Okantah

Neighborhoods

These Are The Best Neighborhoods To Live In Houston

Each neighborhood holds its own unique trademark.

12/28/2021 By Danielle Wright and Sofia Gonzalez