Party Hearty

The Best Events at Houston's White Linen Night This Year

The Heights’ biggest block party is back. Here’s your guide to the music, drinks, shops, and can't-miss deals at this year’s White Linen Night.

07/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Guardians of History

Meet the Houstonians Preserving the Past to Serve the Future

Multiple local groups are protecting historic landmarks despite the city’s penchant to tear down the old and build the new.

08/26/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Melting Pot

Vuji Café Wows the Heights with Tex-Asian Sandwiches

The latest fusion to hit Houston puts Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavors in between two slices of Texas toast.

07/31/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

High Living

A Total Insider’s Guide to the Houston Heights

One of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city is full of star power and hidden gems.

04/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

Local Retreats

Luxury Hotels Are Popping Up in Trendy Houston Neighborhoods

Move over, downtown and the Galleria. Accommodations are coming to cooler areas of the city.

03/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Small Biz

Our Favorite Independent Shops in Houston to Support Local Makers

There’s a new wave of community-minded small boutiques in town where you can feel good about spending your dollars.

09/20/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Suit Up

New Shop Brings Suits for All Genders and Sizes to Houston

SuitShop at MKT Heights makes shopping for formal wear affordable and inclusive.

07/26/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Bottoms Up!

A New Upscale Female-Owned Bar and Social Club Is Coming to the Heights This Summer

Best Regards combines globally inspired tapas with an elevated cocktail experience.

03/21/2023 By Shelby Stewart

OH-MY-AKASE

Indulge in an Adventurous Dining Experience at 5Kinokawa

Chef Billy Kin creates an intimate culinary delight that features fresh ingredients flown in from Japan’s Toyosu Market.

01/18/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week

Agricole Hospitality to open a new Heights dive bar; upscale pop-ups at Bludorn and Golfstrømmen; and Phat Eatery is expanding into The Woodlands.

06/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

SHOPPING WITH PURPOSE

This Eco-Conscious Market Is Changing the Way People Shop

The Asch Building has everything, from home goods and clothing to fresh coffee and community classes.

06/01/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Take A Chill Pill

Indulge in These Self-Care Products from Go Easy in M-K-T

Founder Molly Mathias chats with Houstonia about celebrating all forms of self-care and her favorite products to shop.

05/05/2022 By Danielle Wright

Just In Time For The Holidays

Kendra Scott Debuts 8th Houston Location in The Heights

CEO Tom Nolan chats with Houstonia about the accessory line’s latest venture and new partnership with the Houston Astros Foundation.

11/12/2021 By Danielle Wright

International Coffee

It's Time to Try This Thai Coffee

There’re coffee beans in this drink, but you might also find cardamom seeds, corn, or even soybeans in the mix.

03/03/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

CREATIVITY IN THE BAYOU CITY

We're Not Joking, There Are Flying Chicken Statues at the Heights H-E-B

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get some Spicy Whataburger Ketchup, of course.

02/12/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Eight New Sculptures in Wide Open Space: Yet Another Reason to Visit the Houston Heights

There’s a lot to attract area residents and visitors to the Heights Boulevard esplanade: old-growth native trees, architectural gardens and pavilions, one of the most popular walking/jogging trails in the city and now, eight fantastic new sculptures.

05/04/2020 By Katy Bomar