Higher Ed

On the Cusp of Its 70th Anniversary, the University of St. Thomas Welcomes a New President

...and its largest incoming freshman class in the university's history.

06/09/2017 By Julia Gsell

Making Herstory

Bohème Bar Director Is a Finalist at Tales of the Cocktail Competition

Try the recipe she'll be pouring in New Orleans.

06/09/2017 By Alice Levitt

Hair of the Dog

Montrose's Cane Rosso is Revitalized With a New Menu

Texas fusion is welcome at the Dallas-based Neapolitan pizzeria.

06/07/2017 By Beth Levine

Restaurant Review

Big Resumes and Shareable Plates Unite Killen's STQ and Nobie's

The smoky, flavorful fare at Killen's STQ and Nobie's does not disappoint.

04/17/2017 By Alice Levitt

Meet the Neighbors

Our 10 Favorite Places to Live in Houston for 2017

These neighborhood stewards told us why they’ve chosen to put down roots where they did.

03/21/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian Photography by Jack Thompson, Max Burkhalter, and Michael Paulsen

Park Life

A Big, Beautiful, Totally Redesigned Levy Park Is Now Open

A new playground and performance pavilion join the dog park and community gardens that have made Levy Park a neighborhood favorite.

02/23/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Birthday Beers

Hay Merchant Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary Thursday

The Montrose beer bar celebrates its birthday with special prices on taps and rare beers from the cellar.

02/22/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

The Montrose Must-Eat List

From neighborhood fixtures to hot new spots, Houston's dining district is more vital than ever.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Restaurant Review

Second Time's Also the Charm at Arthur Ave and Pepper Twins

How do the upscale Italian joint and the restaurant bringing Szechuan food to River Oaks compare to their successful predecessors?

02/13/2017 By Alice Levitt

Super Bowl LI

Houston Bcycle Offering Free One-Hour Rides for Week of Super Bowl LI

Visitors can enjoy 10 days of free rides, thanks to BBVA Compass.

01/26/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Tourtière Time

Riel's Menu Isn't Manitoban and Ukrainian, But It Still Sounds Mighty Fine

Asian influences are prominent on the newly solidified menu.

01/10/2017 By Alice Levitt

The 10 Hottest Pho Shops

Get your slurp on at these authentic Vietnamese soup spots.

12/30/2016 By Mai Pham

Essay

Botti, the Philosopher King of Montrose

The epicenter of Greek culture in Houston is found at a Shell station in Montrose.

12/07/2016 By Loreta Kovacic

The 10 Best Spots to Chow Down on Chinese Dumplings

And we’re not just talking about places in Chinatown’s Dumpling Corridor…

11/21/2016 By Alice Levitt

Sweet Treats

4 of Houston's Best Holiday Cookies

One writer's quest for the most satisfying cookie in the Bayou City.

11/17/2016 By Beth Levine

Chirashi & Champon

Zen Japanese Izakaya Brings a Taste of Japan to Montrose

The city's newest izakaya is the real deal.

11/11/2016 By Alice Levitt

Art News

The Rothko Chapel Is Getting a Facelift

A New York City firm is heading up renovations to the de Menils' landmark sanctuary.

11/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Halloween

Sugar Rush: Vampire's Delight at SweetCup Gelato

How do grown-up sweet lovers celebrate Halloween? With a garlic-flavored dessert.

10/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

Ice House

Where Have All the Dive Bars Gone?

Charting the demise of the Inner Loop dive bar, an increasingly endangered species

10/24/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Hidden Houston

No Zoning? No Problem!

Our four favorite examples of what happens when you take a no-holds-barred approach to development

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt