Houston’s bar and cocktail culture in simply intoxicating. From award-winning, nationally-recognized bars, to surreptitious speakeasies, and kooky science-lab like cocktail bars, Houston has it all. Newest on the Houston cocktail scene is Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge. Located on the east side of Montrose, Jethro’s features an expansive, 2,200-square-foot bar with lounge seating, a walk-up bar, and an airy patio. Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge is fourth project from native Texans Russell Malixi and Wade McElroy who opened up a number of successful bars and restaurants in Los Angeles. For Jethro’s, the Te ..read more

If you’ve been to an Astros or Rockets game recently, you might have come across a Maven Coffee + Cocktails cart. From Rex Hospitality Group, co-founded by the Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr., in partnership with Juan Carlos Martinez de Aldecoa and Jimmy Doan, the company is expanding with a stunning new brick-and-mortar in Houston opening this Wednesday. Maven Coffee + Cocktails opens on the first floor of the Thompson Houston hotel this Wednesday, May 1st. Here, Houstonians can enjoy high-quality coffee, hand-crafted cocktails, curated wine list, as well as an array of sandwiches, pastries, and ..read more

In the US, public sentiment to drinking tap water varies on a state-to-state basis. This makes sense, as tap water is regulated through a range of federal, state, and municipal agencies.  Anyone who has even seen the not crystal-clear bayous in Houston, or have been to one of the beaches in Galveston, has probably been a little suspect of Houston water. But is there a correlation with the city’s tap water? And how safe is it really to drink? Learn more about the quality of Houston’s tap water below. Where does Houston’s Water come from? Houston’s drinking water comes primarily from surfac ..read more

Pretzel powerhouse, Wetzel’s Pretzels, is celebrating its 30th anniversary today, April 26th, which the company is calling National Wetzel Day. In honor of three decades of salty service, Wetzel’s Pretzels is offering free pretzels to customers – for one day only! If there’s any one company that’s synonymous with pretzels it’s Wetzel’s Pretzels. For 30 years now, the company has provided the public with all sorts of twisted delights – from certified classics to innovative sweet confectionaries. In honor of its anniversary, the pretzel maker is hosting a WETZ PARTY wherein pretzel fans can scor ..read more

This year is gearing up to be a good one for Houston’s culinary scene. Following the opening of Postscript, Chicken N Pickle, Porky’s, and The Canary, the city’s food scene continues to grow and expand in the best ways possible. Coming this spring, Haywire is a Texas-true concept born in Plano that has plans to open a 20,000-square-foot dining experience and party barn in Memorial. The restaurant is a concept of FB Society. The culinary group is behind a number of prosperous dining concepts across the state including Velvet Taco, Sixty Vines, Son of a Butcher, The Ranch at Las Colinas, Mexican ..read more

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we can’t get enough Mexican restaurants in Houston. From historical gems, to understated taco trucks, to authentic Mexican kitchens – Houston has it all. The newly opened El Pueblito de Frida #2 on Richmond Ave, however, may be the most unique Mexican dining experience in Houston, yet. The restaurant is the project of the same group behind the Frida Cocina Capreste in Magnolia. Last year, the ranch restaurant, which only opened on Sundays, went viral through TikTok and other social media platforms. Shortly thereafter, the restaurant shut down, citin ..read more

Drink in the sunshine! One surefire way to capitalize on the weekend, weekday, weeknight – really just any time – is to have a couple drinks amongst friends in the open air of a patio. Get out and about this season at some of our favorite watering holes in town. [Featured image: @wicklowheights] Quick note: we’re limiting the definition of patio bars to bars whose patios are sizably larger than their indoor seating (not large-batch breweries such as Saint Arnold’s and 8th Wonder – we’ll save that list for another time). Is that arbitrary enough? Oh well, let’s go. 1. Axelrad data-instgrm ..read more

From Uchiko to Homeslice, Austin continues to ship its best eateries over to Houston and we’re here for it. With P. Terry’s on the way – and hopefully Thundercloud in the cards – we can in the meantime enjoy another Austin favorite. Via 313, a Detroit-style pizzeria, is opening a brick-and-mortar location in Houston this March.  What is Detroit-Style Pizza? Detroit-style pizza is a hearty, square-cut pizza featuring a thick, albeit light browned and chewy crust. It is not deep-dish, but rather closer to the spongy Sicilian focaccia, sfincione.  Another characteristic of Detroit-style ..read more

The recent closure of Railway Heights Market seemed to bode unwell for Houston’s food hall scene. But a few short months later, it seems the opposite is true. The team behind Bravery Chef Hall and The Conservatory, are ready to open Conservatory Galleria, a new three-story food hall in Houston housed in the former Roxy Nightclub. What to eat/drink? The new Houston food hall will feature 11 food vendors: Bird Haus Blk Mkt Birria Clutch City Grill Cvche Kitchen La Taquiza Street Tacos Luv’em Leches The Pita-Ria Rollin’ Phatties Seoulside Wings Thrive Juices Wokker Additionally, the space will ..read more

Houston’s vibrant, diverse, and outstanding culinary scene is no secret. If there’s one thing that the entire city can agree on, it’s how awesome our food is. From high-class French bistros, to finger-licking barbecue joints: here’s the best food in Houston. Without any ado, here’s our answer to the question: what are the best restaurants in Houston? 1. Mala Sichuan Mala Sichuan Bistro This serves as the perfect spot for those in search of flavorful and delectable Chinese cuisine in Houston. Renowned for its captivating taste profiles and warmhospitality, the extensive menu enlightens patrons ..read more