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

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