All eyes on houston

Houston Just Had Its Biggest Night Yet at the James Beard Awards

Adrian Torres, "a brown kid from the North Side," and Top Chef alums Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu took home awards and even more Houston bragging rights.

06/15/2026 By Houstonia Staff

Village Eats

Our Favorite Restaurants in Houston’s Rice Village

One of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods has everything from standout Greek, Israeli, and Turkish fare to contemporary French cuisine.

01/09/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Emma Balter

West University

Property Dreams: A Modern Home in West University

We found a home in West University with a modern twist on classic architecture.

07/15/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Neighborhoods

These Are The Best Neighborhoods To Live In Houston

Each neighborhood holds its own unique trademark.

12/28/2021 By Danielle Wright and Sofia Gonzalez

Fresh Fare

Tex-Mex and All-American Restaurants Set for West U Openings

Plus, a new partnership with Adair concepts

12/06/2021 By Craig Hayes

Shop Local

Our Favorite Shops in West University

Our curated West U shopping guide.

03/01/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Mall Madness

Weslayan Plaza Could've Been the World's First Mall

A pioneering retail paradise was (almost) born right here in Houston.

04/01/2020 By Erik Morse

Neighborhood Watch

Which Houston-Area Locales Are Among the 50 Safest Cities in Texas?

Eight nearby areas made this year's list, compiled by SafeWise.

10/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Best Restaurants 2019

The 6 Best New Breakfast and Dessert Spots

Wake up and wind down at these eateries.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Hot Stuff

Our Latest Obsession: Eggplant Parmesan Pie at Pizza Motus

This West University Roman-style pizza shop ain't no square.

05/20/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Ice House

Meet Lou Savarese, Houston's Heavyweight Champ

He's been to the Olympics; fought Holyfield, Tyson, and Foreman; and now he runs the city's newest fight club in West U.

01/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Pizza Friday!

Roman, If You Want To, at Pizza Motus

The new West University spot ferments its dough to achieve an airy quality.

08/17/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Pinterest Fantasies

On the Market: A Whimsical West U Abode

Full of kaleidoscopic color and texture, this is the home of interior designer and Tribute Goods owner Karen Pulaski.

06/25/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Blowing Up and Blowing Out

With West U Expansion, the “Suite Life” Is Growing in Houston

At My Salon Suite, a slew of beauty professionals work under one roof.

03/16/2018 By Abby Ledoux

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

The Best Places to Grab a Picnic in Houston

These three meals are already boxed up and ready to eat (in the shade).

06/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Tin House Panic

Infamous Out-of-the-Box West U Home Could Now Be Yours

The metal-sided house caused a ruckus when it was built in 2011.

05/31/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

9 Straight-A Spots in West University

From Peruvian pick-up and fajitas to-go to late-night hot dogs and weekend morning Greek brunches, West U is a magna cum laude dining destination.

08/21/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Reubenesque

A Look Inside the New Kenny & Ziggy's

The second location of the New York-style deli opens Monday. Here's what you'll see.

05/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Best Neighborhoods 2020

Houston’s Hottest-of-the-Hot Neighborhoods of 2016

We picked 10 areas that are already nailing this whole quality-of-life thing.

03/31/2016 By Houstonia Staff