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

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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

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

Spotted

There Are Bald Eagles in Houston?

As crazy as it may sound, the majestic bird of prey is fairly common in these parts.

01/14/2017 By Jeff Balke

Beefing Up

The New Union Kitchen on Ella Means Better Burgers for the GOOF

The latest link in the Gr8 Plate Hospitality chain opened last week.

10/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Best Neighborhoods 2020

Houston’s Hottest-of-the-Hot Neighborhoods of 2016

We picked 10 areas that are already nailing this whole quality-of-life thing.

03/31/2016 By Houstonia Staff

Partys & Rec

Get Out: It's Bayou Greenway Day

This Saturday, take part in the second annual celebration of our city's hard-working parks and rec organizations.

03/25/2016 By Leah Rose

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Po-Boys and Picnics at T.C. Jester Park

One of the city's prettiest parks offers everything you could want in one, convenient location.

03/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Mellow Yellow

Tex-Mex Tuesday: Juanita's Restaurant & Cantina

Cochinita pibil and queso puffs are together at last in Oak Forest.

03/08/2016 By Alice Levitt