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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

Whiskey Wonderland

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations to Open Houston Location

Southern California whiskey bar and restaurant will open this fall.

08/11/2016 By Ross Livingston

Space City

These Two House-Flippers Are Just Passing Through

When a place is perfect, that’s when you know it’s time to move on.

06/20/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sorry, Wallet

This Don't-Miss Summer Sale Is a Houston Tradition

The popularity of à bientôt is a testament to River Oaks women's enduring love of mixing high-end fashion with stylish bargains.

06/09/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Joys of the Flesh

Steak 48 Opens in River Oaks on June 14

The Arizona steakhouse plans to leave a meaty impression with its first Texas location.

06/08/2016 By Alice Levitt

Scandal

Party Time: Sex, Lies and 1950s River Oaks

New novel The After Party explores what went on behind the thick, silk curtains.

04/28/2016 By Nick Esquer

Sparkling Start

Eat Breakfast or Lunch Under a Chandelier at the Kitchen at the Dunlavy

Spectacular decor and SoCal-inspired cuisine shine at the new restaurant by Clark Cooper Concepts.

03/11/2016 By Mai Pham

History & Horticulture

Spring is in the Air in Houston

River Oaks Garden Club ushers in the spring season with its annual Azalea Trail.

03/08/2016 By Sarah Douglass

Home Design

A River Oaks Renovation That Took Two Decades

Five generations and a 20-year renovation make this 1935-era house a home.

03/01/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Real Estate

A Guide to Houston’s Newest Apartment Buildings

These are the amenity-packed apartments and condos to watch for.

02/05/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Real Estate

What’s the Right Apartment Building for Your Personality?

These days, apartments are no longer one-size-fits-all arrangements, with amenities for dog people, nature lovers, foodies and more.

02/05/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Real Estate

How Much Condo Can You Buy for Your Budget?

You don’t need to be a millionaire to own a condominium. But it certainly helps.

02/05/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

District Dining

SumoMaya Mexican Asian Kitchen Coming to River Oaks

Pad thai al pastor is just the beginning at a new fusion restaurant concept.

01/14/2016 By Alice Levitt

Reading Galore

The Indie Bookselling Darlings of the City

Inside Houston's thriving independent bookstore scene.

01/05/2016 By Nick Esquer