California Seeming

Houston and L.A.: More Alike Every Day?

Between all the Newstonians and the new development, some think our city’s character is changing.

03/01/2016 By Steven Devadanam

Hello Hakka

Meatless Monday: Aling's Hakka Chinese Cuisine

Enjoy the love child of Indian and Chinese cuisines.

02/29/2016 By Megha Tejpal

11 Date Night Ideas Across Town

Avoid the crowds in the city and try a romantic spot off the beaten path.

02/09/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Go Green

Meatless Monday: Ruggles Green Bistro

A newly transformed bistro in Sugar Land takes vegetarian dining to new heights.

12/14/2015 By Megha Tejpal

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

Sweet Charity

Leaving the Loop for Houston Restaurant Weeks

There's a charity-minded menu near you if you know where to go.

08/25/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Cheap Dates

Happy Hour of the Week: Jupiter Pizza & Waffle Co.

Cheap craft beers, waffle flights and mini pizzas—what more could you ask for?

06/25/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Slurp It Up

Extreme Eats: Fat Bao Ramen Challenge

At Fat Bao, a cash prize is up for grabs if you can finish a bowl of ramen five times the normal size.

05/29/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Slideshow

George Clooney and Omega Bring Space Chic to Sugar Land

Astronauts, movie stars and mega watches, oh my!

05/13/2015

Master of His Dome-ain

Meet the Man Who Brought Stunts and Spectacle to the Astrodome

In the early days of the Dome, Judge Roy Hofheinz needed events to fill seats when the Astros weren’t playing. Enter Allen Becker.

04/01/2015 Photography by Michael Hardy

Feature

Where to Live Now: 2015’s Top 25 Neighborhoods

Whether you’re moving to Houston, relocating or even buying your first home—you need our annual guide to where to live now.

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

Breaking the Chains

Combating Sugar Land's Franchise Addiction

Ditch the giant national Italian chain for a small local Italian chain, with far better food.

03/25/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Vietnamese Vittles

The Pho Kings of Sugar Land

For those who find Bellaire too long of a commute, here are the two best pho houses in the southwest corner of town.

03/19/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Breaking the Chains

Sugar Land's Fine Dining at Aura Brasserie

While southwest Houston is known for being riddled with commercial restaurant chains, there are exceptions to that rule.

02/20/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Coming Soon

The Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair Goes Around the World

Over 2,600 bottles of wine and 10,000 guests are expected at this year's food-fest.

02/09/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Restaurant Review

Preview Modern Seafood Leaves Us Craving More

Chef Jason Liao’s food is undeniably delicious and inventive—now if only there were more of it.

02/08/2015 By Scott Vogel

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Jan 17-23

Two Houstonia favorites call it quits and one old favorite gets a facelift.

01/23/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Post-Mortem

Recap: Sugar Land Wine & Food Festival

There's plenty of room for improvement.

04/30/2014 By Phaedra Cook

Sugar Land's Big Fest Is Back

Event Preview: 11th Annual Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair

Opportunities abound for wine, food, and beer tastings.

04/22/2014 By Phaedra Cook

First Look

Junior Slump at Jupiter Pizza & Waffle

New restaurant and craft beer bar in Sugar Land needs some time to warm up.

08/16/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt