Neighborhoods

These Are The Best Neighborhoods To Live In Houston

West University, The Heights and Sugar Land amongst the top places to settle down in the city.

12/28/2021 By Danielle Wright and Sofia Gonzalez

New Developments

Chef Aaron Bludorn Announces New Concept In Rice Village

Chef Aaron Bludorn Announces New Concept in Fourth Ward. The new concept will make its debut in the former Politan Row space Summer 2022.

11/02/2021 By Craig Hayes

First look

The New CB2 Is Bright and Dreamy

The home furnishing store officially opened its Houston storefront last week.

06/24/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Pass Go

Houstonopoly Bringing Classic Board Game to Life in Fun-Filled Pop-Up

The Instagram-worthy experience filled with nods to Space City runs June 4 through July.

06/03/2021 By Emma Schkloven

First Look

Doris Metropolitan Team Unveils Tastebud-Tempting Bakery

Cookies, pastries, custom cakes, and naturally some delicious-looking breads are on tap at Bādolina.

06/02/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Time to redecorate

Houston Is Finally Getting a CB2

The eclectically modern home goods and furniture store will open in Rice Village next month.

05/19/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Food News

NYC's Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Is Ready to Debut

Plus, get to know the new Heights ramen concept a little more.

05/03/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Upper Crust

Israeli Steakhouse Owners Unveil Badolina Bakery in Rice Village

Know how the bread program at Doris Metropolitan is really good? Well ...

03/04/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

A New Era

Expanded, Future-Looking Local Foods Market Ready to Open

Benjy's is long gone now, and in its place is an expanded store and restaurant.

02/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

All Scream

New York Ice Cream Shop Van Leeuwen to Invade Houston

Get your scoops in Rice Village, the first location for the shop in Texas.

12/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Whiz Wit?

Food News: Deshaun Watson's Cheesesteak Jawn Opens This Week

Plus, a popular Filipino fast-food chain is opening a third Houston-area location.

12/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

2019-20

Rice Village Food Hall Politan Row Shutters

After a strong opening, the hall couldn't rebound from Covid-19 impacts.

11/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Big Changes

Restaurateur to Close Benjy's, Expand Rice Village Local Foods

The popular neighborhood restaurant had just marked 25 years.

10/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

To The U

Our 9 Favorite Restaurants in Rice Village and West University

From food hall bites to swanky date nights, there's a little something for everyone here.

10/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Some retail therapy

Retail Roundup: What Opened This Summer and What’s Coming This Fall

Lots of shoes and lots of spas.

08/25/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Showing Support

Food News: Rice Village Launches Program to Feed Healthcare Workers

Plus, Bun B's hot chicken sandwich is back.

04/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Kickstart My Heart

The To-Doux List: Feb 14-16

This weekend brings events for lucky lovers, spurned exes, and rodeo clowns alike.

02/13/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Can Buy Me Love

Retail Roundup: New Tenants Bloom in Rice Village for Spring

Plus, Valentine's pop-ups, Cypress's first blow-dry bar, and crowdfunding for a unique Houston brand.

02/06/2020 By Abby Ledoux

So Fab

Retail Roundup: Kate Hudson Makes Her Houston Store Debut

Plus, Miron Crosby luxe cowboy boots stride into Rice Village and more Galleria tenants to come in 2020.

01/28/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Holiday Hoobie Whatty

The To-Doux List: Dec. 13-15

This weekend brings ugly sweaters, free haircuts, and holiday bootcamps.

12/12/2019 By Abby Ledoux