Novel Drinks

Summer Books and Summer Cocktails

A roundup of classic American authors, their favorite drinks and where to get them in Houston.

06/22/2015 By Nick Esquer

Summer Solstice

Here Comes the Sun

Welcome the longest day of the year.

06/19/2015 By Trey Strange

Eat Fresh

Star Ingredient of the Season: Summer Squash

Summer squash is at its peak, and Sparrow is serving it up in a creative way.

06/15/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Hit the Road

Four Texas Coastal Getaways

That aren't (our beloved) Galveston

05/29/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Summer Style

The Case for Caftans

Five reasons you should make 2015 the Summer of the Caftan.

04/28/2015 By Brittanie Shey

H-Town How To

European Style to Steal

You don’t need a plane ticket to take a sartorial adventure.

08/08/2014 By Sarah Gabbart

Summer Fitness

For Kids Playing Outdoors, a Heat Advisory

Remember: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

06/02/2014 By Catherine Matusow

Editor’s Note

On Heat Intolerance

Why doesn’t a Houston summer get the respect of, say, a Chicago winter?

06/02/2014 By Scott Vogel

Summer In Session

Sheer Shandymonium

With a low ABV, light body, and sweet flavor, the shandy is poised to make a comeback this summer.

05/23/2014 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

Swim Style

Swimsuit Shopping Made Easy

This is the bathing suit every Texan should own.

05/16/2014 By Katie McNew

Summer Fitness

Beat the Heat: Four Summer-Friendly Exercise Alternatives

Workouts delightful, even when the weather outside is frightful

05/01/2014 By Kerry H., John Lomax, Katharine Shilcutt, Chris Abshire, and Catherine Matusow

Summer Camps

Best Summer Camps: Overnight Camps

Whatever your child’s interests—be it horseback riding, canoeing, rock climbing, or camping under the stars—we’ve got them covered.

03/03/2014 By Peter Holley and John Lomax

Picks

Hot or Not

Some like it hot. Others, air-conditioned. Either way, we've got you covered with our summer activity recommendations.

06/06/2013 By Katherine Morris and Erika Vazquez

Slideshow

Hot or Not

Some like it hot. Others, air-conditioned. Either way, we've got you covered with our summer activity recommendations.

06/06/2013

H-town How To

Pre-Summer Survival Guide

Stock up now to keep from melting down later.

04/01/2013 By Tricia Gilbride