Keeping the Classics

How Two Local Houstonians Are Saving the City’s Dive Bars

Bobby Heugel and Peter Jahnke have rescued Catbirds and Blue Lagoon Club from almost-certain extinction.

06/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Heatin' Up

Test Your Spice Tolerance at These Houston Thai Restaurants

Authentic specialties, familiar favorites, fusion dishes...the city is flush with great Thai food.

10/25/2024 By Timothy Malcolm and Daniel Renfrow

Houstonia Approved

We Need This New Sandwich Spot in Every Neighborhood in Houston

Christine Ha’s Stuffed Belly is a winner, we just wish it was closer.

07/31/2023 By Emma Balter

First Look

Feges BBQ's Spring Branch Spot Is Opening This Weekend

This isn't just a smokehouse or a lunch spot. This is a restaurant.

06/17/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Get to Know Houston's Newest Tasting Menu Restaurant, Destination Bar

Some of the city's most revered industry professionals hope to dazzle with exciting Spring Branch concepts.

01/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

All Politics is Local

Annise Parker's Free Range Youth Instilled a Passion for Nature

The former city mayor’s love of Houston greenspace is rooted in Spring Branch.

10/13/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Meat, Rice, and Everything Nice

Our 10 Favorite Korean Spots in Houston

From barbecue to noodles to extra-crispy fried chicken, here are our recommendations across the city.

08/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

With Smokey Cheeks, the Name Is on the Money

Spring Branch East has a new roadside BBQ stop for meat, meat, and more meat.

07/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

School Safety

Cy-Fair Teachers Must Return to Work, State Supreme Court Says

The latest in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's back-to-school saga.

07/20/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

2021 , Will You Think About Me?

Feges BBQ Firing Up Second Location In Spring Branch

The popular Greenway Plaza spot is growing up and getting big.

02/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Gotta Catch 'Em All

Check Out Spring Branch's Cool New Public Art

"Art on Long Point" brings eye-catching sculptures to the area.

02/13/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: October 2019

From Korean fried chicken to the hot new Tex-Mex spot, we got you covered.

10/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Face The Strange

Two New Watering Holes Add to Changing Spring Branch

Cobble & Spoke and Might As Well Lounge and Boozenasium are enticing us to the 'burbs.

08/03/2018 By Lauro Rojas

More Beer

Brewery Spotlight: 4J Brewing Is a Family Affair

The Edwards family is bringing more beer to Spring Branch.

05/01/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Top Neighborhoods 2018

The 10 Hottest Neighborhoods in Houston in 2018

Seven excellent places to buy, three great locations to rent

02/28/2018 By Roxanna Asgarian, Morgan Kinney, Laura Furr Mericas, and Dianna Wray

Brew News

4J Brewing Company Is Coming to Spring Branch Soon

The Edwards family will open its neighborhood brewery later this summer.

06/28/2017 By Lauro Rojas

The Dirty Branch

A New Gastropub Is Devoted to Drawing Diners Outside the Loop

The Branch brings in fans with craft beer and chiles en nogada.

05/31/2017 By Lauro Rojas

Joys of the Flesh

Our Latest Obsession: Spicy Pork Ribs at Daddy & Daughter

Jjamppong and jajangmyeon are all well and good, but order this instead.

03/23/2017 By Alice Levitt

Fitness Friday

Yoga Athletex Brings a New Focus on Fitness to Spring Branch

A holistic approach is designed to keep athletes healthy and moving through yoga and athletics.

12/16/2016 By Andrea Park

Head-To-Head

Food Fight: Where Can You Find Houston's Best Charcoal Korean Barbecue?

Who wins in a battle of BBQ Garden vs. Flower Piggy? Everyone.

10/21/2016 By Alice Levitt