Plantain Wishes

Cuban Comfort in Rice Village

Lunchtime provides a break from formality at El Meson Restaurant.

04/04/2016 By Alice Levitt

Good-Bayou

A Farewell Tour of Houston: Dive Bars and Skyspaces

No final week in Houston is complete without visits to Poison Girl, Istanbul Grill and the James Turrell installation at Rice.

03/18/2016 By Hala Daher

Retail

Pomp & Circumstance Pops Over to Rice Village

The beloved boutique for fun and affordable fashion is bigger and better than ever.

02/18/2016 By Beth Levine

Best Bars 2016

Where to Drink Right Now in Rice Village and Bellaire

Including the best bar for crossing off a Houston bucket list item.

02/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Gone Too Soon

Houston Loses Two Favorite Spots for Beer and Candy

Baker St. Pub in Rice Village and the Heights Candy Bar are closing their doors for good.

01/05/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

All That and a Bag of Chips

Just #TBT? As If!

Benjy’s in the Village celebrates its 20th anniversary with a two-week dive into ‘90s nostalgia.

12/08/2015 By Andrea Siso

Retail

Myth & Symbol Stays Surprising

Like their artsy aesthetic, the ladies of Myth & Symbol have a talent for making the final product even more impressive than the sum of its parts.

11/04/2015 By Beth Levine

Mimosas and Munchies

Celebrate Out of the Box: Brand New Brunches

New brunch menus are rolling out across town—and that's cause for celebration in our book.

09/11/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Why not waffles

Celebrate Out of the Box: Waffle Wednesday

Get over Hump Day with a decadent treat from Cloud 10 Creamery complete with house-made waffles.

08/26/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Retail

Kit and Ace, the Lululemon of Streetwear, Heads to Houston

The family that got America to go everywhere and do everything in yoga pants is giving the humble t-shirt a luxury makeover with Kit and Ace.

08/24/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fresh Catch

A First Look at Helen Greek Food & Wine

Evan Turner sets out to turn the city on its ear with regional Greek fare and the second-largest Greek wine list in the US.

07/13/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: May 30-June 5

Dim sum leaves the Loop, but a venerable Montrose taco truck stays put.

06/05/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Mid-Morning Meals

Our 5 Favorite Foods on Benjy's New Weekday Brunch Menu

Why should brunch be the sole dominion of the weekend?

05/12/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: April 25-May 1

Of deaths and rebirths and Italian flatbread sandwiches

05/01/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Turkish Delight

Try a Turkish Pizza at Istanbul Grill

The Turkish versions of pizza and pasta are so good you may never go back to the Italian stuff.

03/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Feb 14-20

A French farewell and a third location for a local favorite

02/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Retail Therapy

Cariloha Brings Caribbean Comfort to Rice Village

The luxurious sheets, towels, and clothing at Cariloha have one surprising thing in common.

02/02/2015 By Natalie Harms

Closings

Two Stores Shuttering in Rice Village

An Austin-based boutique says goodbye and another big loss for Kate Spade fans.

01/30/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Celebrating with Full Stomachs

40 Years of Hungry's

Checking in on one of Houston's oldest cafes for their ruby anniversary.

01/19/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Style and the City

Where to Wear: The Moto Jacket

At The Nutcracker, shopping in Rice Village and on a date in Discovery Green.

12/10/2014 By Niki Fanara