Steaking a Claim

Popular Phoenix Steakhouse Coming to River Oaks

A name change, a beignet tree and more meaty details from upcoming Steak 48.

12/31/2015 By Alice Levitt

Mo' Butter, Mo' Better

Fried Day: House Fries at State of Grace

Oyster bar? We prefer more down-to-earth pleasures at River Oaks' newest hot spot.

12/18/2015 By Alice Levitt

First Look

State of Grace is Houston's Newest It Spot

With Southern style and a Houston heartbeat, this trendy restaurant is a welcome addition to River Oaks.

12/03/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Movies

Maxin' and Relaxin' at iPic

The new River Oaks District movie house gushes luxury and amenities.

11/02/2015 By Jenn Nguyen

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Oct. 17-23

Settle in; there's a lot of interesting new ground to cover this week.

10/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sweet Charity

Sky-High Dining for Charity at SkyHouse This Sunday

The semi-annual Lucky Dog fundraiser hits new heights at this one-off dinner with a delicious view.

10/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Oct. 10-16

Is this burger chain worth the wait?

10/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

God Bless Américas

Happy Hour of the Week: Américas

Score lobster corn dogs on the new happy hour menu at this River Oaks mainstay.

10/01/2015 By Megha Tejpal

History

100 Years That Changed a City

A photographic inquiry into the nature of us

07/09/2015

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: June 20-26

Of burger joints and saturation points

06/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Made in Houston

Heart of Glass: Mariquita Masterson's Art Jewelry

A colorful new collection from the woman who makes Houston's most avant-garde status symbol.

06/04/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Spinach

Check out the super-est of super foods in a dish of pure decadence at Backstreet Cafe.

05/04/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Bodacious blooms

Death to Flowers: The Best Modern Bouquets

Floral crowns, succulents and brooches are unexpected ways to rock a bouquet.

04/03/2015 By Layne Lynch

Feature

Where to Live Now: 2015’s Top 25 Neighborhoods

Our annual guide to the best of the best places to live in the Bayou City

03/30/2015 By Michael Hardy, Jeff Balke, and Sarah Rufca Nielsen

In and Out

Construction Woes Cause 60 Degrees Mastercrafted to Close

The River Oaks steakhouse helmed by Houston's only certified Master Chef has shut its doors.

03/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

notes on camp

Bringing The Rocky Horror Picture Show To Life

Once a month, performance troupe The Royal Mystic Order of Chaos takes over the River Oaks Theatre.

02/16/2015 By Bryan Washington

Coffee Talk

Mobile Mug Makes Its Debut at the Houston Marathon

The new espresso-mobile from Clark Cooper Concepts will serve coffee and cinnamon rolls this weekend.

01/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ice House Interview

Turns Out, You Can Grow Tulips In Houston

An interview with Garden Club of Houston’s Dodie Jackson

11/03/2014 By Catherine Matusow

Openings

Houstonian Brooke Feather Opens Her Eponymous Boutique in River Oaks

Low-key meets high style at Brooke Feather, where the owner has gathered new-to-Houston labels with a West Coast vibe.

10/16/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sweet Treats

Nutella Milkshakes Now at Backstreet Cafe

It should go without saying, but save room for this dessert.

09/24/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt