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

From Israel to Houston

Doris Metropolitan Team To Open Modern Israeli Restaurant

Look for a summer 2020 opening in Rice Village.

12/10/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Q&A

Tecovas Is Here to Disrupt the Cowboy Boot Market

Because cowboy boots aren’t just for rodeo season.

12/06/2019 By Gabi De la Rosa

Buzzworthy

The Glow of Sixty Vines Calls You to Wine the Day Away

Have the blues? There is booze. There is always booze.

12/04/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Rice Village: Your One-Stop Holiday Gift Shop

Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

11/27/2019

Buzzworthy

A Good Start For Food Hall Politan Row

Best bite at this Rice Village hang? Tacos top the leaderboard.

11/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Lit AF

People Are Going Insane for Travis Scott's Store in Rice Village

Last year's Astroworld Fest pop-up is now a permanent store called Space Village.

11/12/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Take Your Pick

Politan Row Brings Diversity, Energy to Rice Village

The newest food hall in town offers a lot of variety. Where are you starting?

11/08/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Ducks In A Row

Soon-to-Open Food Hall Adds Thai, Mediterranean, Vegan Concepts

Breakout chefs are bringing their talents to Rice Village's Politan Row.

10/11/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

First Time at Mendocino Farms? Try the Fall Specials

A Napa Valley salad and a banh mi (seriously) are reasons to check it out.

10/11/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: October 2019

From Korean fried chicken to the hot new Tex-Mex spot, we got you covered.

10/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Hola

Mi Golondrina Debuts Its Houston Hacienda

The beloved Dallas-based, hand-embroidered, Mexican womenswear comes to Houston for a six-month pop-up in Rice Village.

09/30/2019 By Abby Ledoux