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07/22/2024

"New Houston cuisine" is coming to a massive Cypress development.

there's the rub

07/22/2024

They're gonna make you sweat.

A Houston fitness concept that specializes in getting you to sweat is expanding to Dallas: Called OneSweat, it's a boutique fitness studio specializing in high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and it's opening in Preston Center, at 8220 Westchester Dr., in the former CrossFit Katy Trail space.

07/22/2024

The wait is almost over.

Houston’s new boutique hotel has taken an important step towards opening this fall. The Hotel Saint Augustine announced it has opened its reservation books for dates beginning November 15.

07/22/2024

Time to start planning where you’ll eat during Houston Restaurant Weeks.

Houstonians who enjoy dining at restaurants circle July 15 on their calendar. That’s when the menus for Houston Restaurant Weeks go live on the event’s website.

07/21/2024

It’s a $605 million dollar deal.

Texas's beloved Tex-Mex restaurant chain Chuy's has a new owner: According to a release, the chain has been acquired by Darden Restaurants, Inc., the Florida-based hospitality company that also owns Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, T...

07/21/2024

The new restaurant has opened near the Heights.

Over the last several years, Houstonians have developed a taste for a wide range of ramen. From the traditional tonkotsu at Tiger Den to the seafood-tinged, Asahikawa-style broth at Ninja Ramen and the vegan broth at Rakken Ramen, noodle fans are spoiled for choice.

07/21/2024

The speakeasy-style tastings pair chocolates and cocktails.

An innovative new chocolate shop will soon welcome diners — and drinkers — to its location in the East End. CASE Chocolates will open its chocolate shop and speakeasy this Friday, July 19, at The Plant (3401 Harrisburg Blvd.).

07/21/2024

Which Houston restaurants will earn a star?

For years, diners statewide have asked a simple question: “Why aren’t there any Michelin-starred restaurants in Texas?” The simple answer is that guide hasn’t been rating restaurants in Texas, but that’s about to change.

07/20/2024

Take that, Sugar Land.

Some Houston suburbs stick out from the rest thanks to their affluent residents, and now Missouri City is getting time in the spotlight, thanks to its new ranking as the No. 77 most livable small city in the country.

07/20/2024

Ken Hoffman’s friends and colleagues shared their memories of him.

CultureMap columnist Ken Hoffman died unexpectedly at his lake house on Lake Conroe on Sunday, July 14. Ken's son Andrew shared news of his passing with Gow Media founder David Gow.

07/20/2024

In his final column, Ken named and shamed the people and companies who let Houston down.

Whew! What a relief. Tuesday afternoon, just one day after Hurricane Beryl ripped through Houston, I got an email from CenterPoint.

07/20/2024

It’s the weekend. We’ve got you covered.

Kids are going to have a lot of fun this weekend. The circus is literally coming to town. You and your little ones will also have the chance to see The Lion King on stage and on the big screen. And let’s not forget they’ll be able to get their CoComelon on.

07/20/2024

The longtime representative had been undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74.

07/19/2024

Presenting the results of the Ultimate Houston Steakhouse Draft.

What's Eric Eating Episodes 390-92

07/19/2024

The new film is now playing in select theaters.

Coming-of-age films are a tried-and-true genre, as everyone can relate to the joys, heartbreaks, and difficulties that come when you’re young. What’s mostly been missing from the cinematic landscape are coming-of-age films focused on the LGBTQ community, although that has started to change in re...

07/19/2024

It's expected to open later this year.

The East River complex is growing again. The high-end, mixed-use development along Buffalo Bayou in Houston's Fifth Ward will soon become the home base to restaurants, a wine bar, and a host of other businesses. Now, it's announced that HOTWORX, a 24-hour fitness studio, will soon be joining its ran...

07/19/2024

The prices will make inner loop renters green with envy.

Houstonians looking for their next apartment or house to rent should consider living in the far north suburb of Conroe, which was just ranked the No. 31 best city in the nation for renters, and No. 5 in Texas.

07/19/2024

Time for a summer shopping spree.

Summer just got exciting again thanks to several new shopping opportunities in River Oaks District and the Galleria. Whether you are a keeping-up-with-the-trends kind of shopper or just a casual browser, the latest offerings cater to a wide variety of tastes. From luxury handbags and custom-made sui...

07/19/2024

The funds will help the restaurant recover from being closed for over a week.

Courtesy of Southern Smoke and Cash App

07/18/2024

Here's one last sneak peek before the complex opens August 7.

The Houston location of the famous Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark chain opened its doors for a sneak preview on Thursday, letting press and some visitors try out the amenities.

07/18/2024

It's the rare sequel that matches the quality of the original.

Movie Review

07/18/2024

The Spy Kids auteur refers to it as "the Bond House."

From Austin with Love

07/18/2024

It's only the restaurant's second location in America.

that's hot

07/18/2024

A true gentleman.

It's hard not to fall in love with a cat that the staff at Houston SPCA describe as "a sweet gentleman."

07/18/2024

It'll include larger-than-life light sculptures, falling snow, ice skating, and more.

A magical new holiday wonderland will make Memorial City Mall merry and bright for the 2024 holiday season: Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, a new immersive experience from the creators of the world-famous "Enchant" holiday light maze, will flip the switch in late November.

07/18/2024

You can find your next dog at this weekend's event.

This weekend's Houston World Series of Dog Shows offers a ton of content for dog lovers. For Houston’s various pet rescues, it’s also a chance to get the word out, raise money, and educate the public about specific breeds.

07/17/2024

From a coconut cocktail pop-up to Missy Elliott's epic concert, this weekend's got it all.

weekend event planner

07/17/2024

Everything will be fine as long as they don't change the creamy jalapeno salsa.

Tex-Mex News

07/17/2024

We think it would make an excellent destination after dinner at Street to Kitchen.

a sweet surprise

07/17/2024

Credit the city's 21 parks for its high ranking on the list.

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