Brianna Griff

2 days ago | houston.eater.com | Brianna Griff |Brittany Britto Garley

Back to List These Old Fashioned cocktails show the creativity of Houston’s bar scene. Manny Rodriguez These Old Fashioned cocktails show the creativity of Houston’s bar scene. | Manny Rodriguez The aptly named cocktail, one of the oldest in America, dates back to the early 1800s and is still revered by bartenders for its versatility and ease of customization. But Houston bars and restaurants like to switch things up.

1 week ago | houston.culturemap.com | Brianna Griff

Everyone knows how quickly Houston’s ‘burbs are growing — and that includes the dining scene. From Katy to Stafford, Pearland to Webster, new restaurants are popping up all over. Whether you’re craving grilled meats carved tableside or a stack of pillowy pancakes, these fresh spots have something for every appetite. Fogo de ChãoKaty just scored its first Fogo de Chão, making it the fifth Houston-area location for the popular Brazilian steakhouse.

1 week ago | houston.culturemap.com | Brianna Griff

Another restaurant is joining Houston’s dining scene in the Energy Corridor — this time as an ode to a local football legend and entrepreneur. Kirkwood, a clubhouse-inspired restaurant from Mac Haik Restaurant Group, is opening this fall inside Energy Tower II at 11720 Katy Freeway. The name pays tribute to both a major thoroughfare in the Energy Corridor and Mac Haik’s legacy in West Houston, where his early real estate investments helped transform farmland into a thriving business hub.

1 week ago | houston.culturemap.com | Brianna Griff

It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend in Houston, and this city knows how to celebrate Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla. From sizzling street tacos and refreshing margaritas to live mariachi music and cultural festivities, there’s no shortage of ways to join the fiesta. We’ve compiled a few of the festivities happening around the city. So, pour yourself a shot of tequila, grab a taco, and enjoy a reason to celebrate with friends.

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Brianna Griff

Texas Sandfest is a three-day sand-sculpting competition in Port Aransas. Image: Courtesy of Visit Port AransasA giant cat peers out from the pages of a massive book etched with the name “Grimms,” while a mouse sits in front holding its own tiny volume, as if ready to read a bedtime story. But this whimsical scene isn’t sculpted from clay, metal, or marble—it’s made entirely of sand.