Holly, Jolly Houston

Where to See the Best Christmas Lights in Houston

It's lit.

12/07/2021 By Nicki Koetting, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Geneva Diaz

Some like it hot

We Tried It: The Charlie’s Five-Alarm Fire Burger Challenge

How to stomach Little Bitty Burger Barn's insanely hot burger

07/15/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Garden Oaks/Oak Forest

In this neighborhood: BBQ, fried chicken, and vegetarian Indian buffet.

10/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Barrel of Fun

No Monkeying Around: Bar Owners Plot New Concept in GOOF

The folks behind a Northside spot will take over the former Petrol Station space.

08/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

What Is Sitting?

Restaurants Can Re-open May 1

Establishments can only maintain 25 percent occupancy during a first phase.

04/27/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Buzzworthy

There's Sushi, Sure, But Try the Wild Cards at Jellyfish

Maki with some Korean elements and ... wait, are those nachos?!

03/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Miracle on 34th Street

6 Big Projects Are Sprouting Up in Garden Oaks–Oak Forest

The two-mile stretch in the GOOF will never look the same.

03/02/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

GOOFing Around

The Banh Mi at the New Les Ba'get in the GOOF Shines

Now up past the Loop, the popular Les Ba'get still has the good stuff.

05/15/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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

Dream Homes

A Modern Oasis That Brings the Outside Inside in the GOOF

Scaled for the kids and the neighborhood, this AIA-honored home stands out and fits in all at once.

03/25/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

💅

A Luxe New Nail Salon Has Arrived in the GOOF

Brush Box wants to be the ultimate urban escape.

03/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Bayou City Beer Club

Beer Review: Walking Stick Massive Brown Porter

A newbie in the GOOF offers brews for the adventurous set.

02/06/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Ice House

The Best Places to Eat in Houston's New Grocery Stores

Grocery shopping has never tasted so good.

01/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

10 Great Eats You Gotta Try in the GOOF

These hotspots in this happening hood are worth leaving the Loop for. We promise.

12/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant News

Classic Tex-Mex Restaurant Opening Fast-Casual Spot in the GOOF

Look for LaMex soon.

12/14/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Pop The Cork

Camerata to Open Second Location in the GOOF

The popular wine bar is expanding.

07/10/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Top Neighborhoods 2018

The 10 Hottest Neighborhoods in Houston in 2018

Seven excellent places to buy, three great locations to rent

02/28/2018 By Roxanna Asgarian, Morgan Kinney, Laura Furr Mericas, and Dianna Wray

New Eats

A Former Houston Press Food Critic Plans a Garden Oaks Restaurant

Sing brings Singaporean food to Houston in 2018.

12/15/2017 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Shop Local

Where to Find the Most Legit Surf and Skate Shop in Houston: Surfhouse

“I have a lot of guys who come in and say, ‘You put my skateboard together when I as 12. Now I want you to put my son's skateboard together.’”

09/05/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Real Estate

New Gated Community Looks to Make Modern Architecture Affordable

This "Oak Forest–adjacent" development is targeting those who want a little more space but need easy access to the city.

06/15/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian