Fine Dining

Enjoy Unique Acadian Cuisine at Prey

The new Uptown Park restaurant offers a multi-cultural menu with Cajun influences.

10/28/2021 By Shelby Stewart Edited by Stephanie Bartels

Shop Local

Our Favorite Shops in Uptown Park

Why go downtown when you can head uptown?

03/01/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

First Look

Coffee Concept Takes a Leap with Uptown Park Locale, Expansion Plans

Giant Leap Coffee opens its second location as it readies a move in the East End.

09/23/2020 By Adrianne Reece

Dance, or Just Get Takeout, the Night Away

Food News: The Rustic Has Opened Its Uptown Location

The eating, drinking, and live-music spot is going forward.

07/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: March 2020

Go to Chinatown. Also try some wild Korean and Italian fusion.

03/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Buzzworthy

Expect The Expected at Uptown Park's Merus Grill

Beef, seafood, and a couple starters and salads all prove worthy at this Uptown Park spot.

02/27/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Sizzling

Food News: Downtown Steakhouse Guard and Grace to Open Soon

Plus, there's a third Mendocino Farms now open in Houston.

11/11/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

First Time at Mendocino Farms? Try the Fall Specials

A Napa Valley salad and a banh mi (seriously) are reasons to check it out.

10/11/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

After A Long Night ...

Food News: Get Your Hands on This Texans Star's Breakfast Sandwich

Plus, Mendocino Farms makes its Uptown Park debut.

10/07/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

H-Town to Uptown

Coming Soon: A Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught Restaurant In Uptown Park

The James Beard-winning chef is planning to open a spot out west.

09/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Going Up the Country

Food News: The Rustic Is Opening a Second Houston Location

Plus, a re-opening of a once-popular concept near Hermann Park.

07/29/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Try to Keep Up

Retail News: Beloved Brands at a New Hotel, Poppin' Pop-Ups, and Major Mall Moves

Stores are opening, moving, or otherwise making waves all across the city.

05/29/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Welcome Back

Uptown Sushi Reopens After Renovations

The Uptown Park restaurant has a clean, modern look and slightly updated menu.

02/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat Your Way Through Uptown with These 9 Restaurants

Explore both classic cuisines and new takes in Houston's hottest dining destination this side of the Galleria.

04/17/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Heading Uptown

20 Must-Hit Shops in the Galleria and Uptown

Hundreds of luxury stores, boutiques and other shopping destinations call this corridor home.

02/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Veggies & Vino

Meatless Monday: The Tasting Room

New additions to the winter menu at TTR spotlight sweet and savory vegetarian dishes.

02/15/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Spiritual Awakening

Happy Hour of the Week: Etoile Cuisine et Bar

Join the absinthe-minded for Green Hour at this Uptown Park hideaway.

12/10/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Sweet Charity

Sip & Stroll Through Uptown Park at the 12th Annual Houston Cellar Classic

Houston's top chefs battle it out with wine-inspired dishes at this annual Uptown Park soiree.

11/05/2015 By Megha Tejpal

On the half shell

Star Ingredient of the Season: Oysters

Oysters Añejo put a bold, Tex-Mex spin on a summer seafood staple.

08/05/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Staying In

Take a Staycation: the Royal Sonesta Hotel

The Galleria is one of the state's premiere shopping and dining destinations—and it deserves more than a day trip.

07/13/2015 By Megha Tejpal