100 Best Shops

7 Places to Find the Finer Things

Are people still buying monogrammed stationery and crystal decanters? Absolutely.

04/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Now This Is Living

Look Inside The Wilshire, River Oaks’ Newest Luxury High Rise

The 17-story, 96-unit condominium just opened and is nearly sold out.

01/02/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

A River Oaks Institution is Moving in February

Major construction at the River Oaks Shopping Center will send Events two miles down the road on February 1.

01/01/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Bubbles & Butter

First Bite: a'Bouzy

A ladies who lunch pedigree and lots of Champagne have created a buzz for this River Oaks restaurant.

08/09/2017 By Alice Levitt

Rich People's Houses

'Aristocrat's Treehouse' on Lazy Lane Up for Grabs

For a cool $19.5 million.

07/27/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Neighborhood Guide

Everything You Need to Know About River Oaks and Upper Kirby

Your guide to the best these upscale neighborhoods have to offer.

07/20/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Real Estate

George R. Brown's River Oaks Mansion Is for Sale

For just under $10 million, you could have a home that's hosted former presidents.

07/18/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Neighborhood Guide

12 Must-Hit Shops in River Oaks

This tony neighborhood is surrounded by stylish boutiques and major retailers with price tags to match.

07/10/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Retail

Lisa Powers Is River Oaks District's New Shopping Pro

A personal shopping service means never missing out on one-of-a-kind shoe finds.

06/01/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Deals

It's Not Too Late to Shop River Oaks' Classiest Closets

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary is opening its Chic Boutique to the public through Saturday.

04/20/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Retail

Saint Cloud Buys Brooke Feather, Expands Into River Oaks

The name is changing but the West Coast vibe is not going anywhere.

03/31/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Like a Boss

First Bite: Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

Looking to indulge? This new Newport Beach import is the place.

02/27/2017 By Alice Levitt

Restaurant Review

Second Time's Also the Charm at Arthur Ave and Pepper Twins

How do the upscale Italian joint and the restaurant bringing Szechuan food to River Oaks compare to their successful predecessors?

02/13/2017 By Alice Levitt

Prescription: Parm

Our Latest Obsession: Chicken Parmigiana at Romano's Pizza

A New Yorker finds a taste of home in River Oaks.

01/10/2017 By Alice Levitt

Home & Design

Curtis & Windham Celebrate 25 Years of Timeless Residential Style

The firm that has defined traditional architecture in Houston has released its first book, a gorgeous retrospective.

12/06/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sweet Treats

4 of Houston's Best Holiday Cookies

One writer's quest for the most satisfying cookie in the Bayou City.

11/17/2016 By Beth Levine

Preservation

Saving Houston's History, One Home at a Time

Of the 15 historic Houston homes in this River Oaks oasis originally spared the wrecking ball, 11 will soon be relocated to make room for a high-rise development.

10/27/2016 By Marene Gustin

Restaurant Review

At Toulouse and Taverna, Stars Are Blind

Breaking down the buzz on two new Euro eateries in the River Oaks District

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Put a Ring on It

How to Hook a Whale

A tongue-firmly-in-cheek guide to landing a billionaire in the Bayou City.

10/24/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Double Trouble

The Adair Kitchen Team Debuts Two New Concepts

Bebidas Juice, Coffee & Bites will open as little as two weeks before Eloise Nichols Grill & Liquors.

08/11/2016 By Alice Levitt