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

Slice

Meatless Monday: Coppa Osteria

Rice Village hot spot offers a large menu of vegetarian dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner.

11/23/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Eat Fresh

Fresh Peaches and More at the Rice University Farmers Market

This Tuesday-only market is your one-stop shop for local produce, meats, eggs, jams and more.

05/19/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Tours

West U's New Southern Living Showcase

Where to go "Home for the Holidays"

10/31/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Museum District Guide

A Privileged Childhood: Growing Up in the Museum District

Whatever you call it, don’t call it West U.

06/02/2014 By John Nova Lomax

Real Estate

Where to Live Now: The 25 Hottest Neighborhoods of 2014

Presenting our annual guide to the 25 best neighborhoods of the moment—plus, what you get for your money in different parts of town.

04/03/2014 By Peter Holley, John Lomax, and Katharine Shilcutt