Date night just got better

Picnic All Summer Long at the Houston Arboretum

The nature center is offering Saturday evening picnic baskets through August.

fluffy cloud of deliciousness

This Tamago Sando Recipe is the Perfect Side for Your Picnic

The Japanese-style omelet is the key component of this delicate sandwich, bringing a sweet balance to the meal.

Sugar, spice, and everything nice

Rebecca Masson's sweet ginger molasses cookies are a zesty bite of soft, chewy goodness.

Pinot noir

You don't need champagne to enjoy a fried chicken lunch.

Topo Top-off

This cocktail is the perfect kick-off for a fun afternoon.

Raise a glass

Picnics in the City will craft an extravagant experience that’ll let you come together, while still social distancing.

Happy in Houston

New decade, new you.

12/27/2019 Edited by Dianna Wray

These three meals are already boxed up and ready to eat (in the shade).

06/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

White Party

We attended Houston's second edition of the international event so you don't ever have to.

10/17/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cheap Eats

No one likes a cheap date, except for these—all of which promise an elegant evening of ambience and legitimately fine dining.

The Great Outdoors

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

Get Out

Dine under the stars as Miller Outdoor Theatre screens the classic Talking Heads rock-doc Stop Making Sense.