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1 week ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Disney Cruise Line is going full steam ahead in Galveston. Starting in 2027, the entertainment titan will be anchoring in the historic port city all year long—marking a big upgrade from the seasonal sailings the coastal town’s seen for over a decade. Galveston has long been a jumping-off point for Caribbean getaways, but this move makes it an official homeport for Disney Cruise Line. That means Texans (and savvy travelers across the South) can plan Disney-style ocean escapes any time of the year.
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1 week ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Houston’s bar scene continues to flourish. Following the opening of a cocktail-driven patio restaurant earlier this week, Botonica is poised to grace the scene in River Oaks, offering an elevated cocktail experience that honors the Latin American diaspora. Botonica opens this Friday, May 30, at the ground floor of SkyHouse River Oaks. Its founder is Alexis Mijares, award-winning bartender and Split Base Creative, Beverage Consulting & Production Firm owner.
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1 week ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
The future is present. Waymo, a subsidiary of Google-parent company, Alphabet, Inc., plans to bring autonomous driving vehicles to Houston as soon as this year as a part of its “2025 Road Trip”. Waymo is a tech company launched originally as the Google self-driving car project. The company became a separate entity in 2016, dubbed “Waymo”, under Alphabet.
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1 week ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Good God, Nadine’s is a new bar-forward restaurant and patio that aims to provide patrons with a verdant venue and patio, tasty Southern cuisine, and kitschy cocktails. The restaurant is a project from Houston natives, Billy Trainor and Kyle Weibe, who own Verdegreens Farms. Located in Northwest Houston, Verdegreens Farms is an urban hydroponic farm that provides sustainable, localized produce to the community and surrounding farmers markets.
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1 week ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
When they’re not hosting taco festivals, Texas Monthly is an esteemed, award-winning publication that covers all things Texas. On top of hard-hitting journalism and compelling commentary, the magazine is also an authoritative voice on regional cuisine. Among its most anticipated articles include the “50 Best Tacos in Texas”, “Texas’s Best New Restaurants”, and the “50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas”. Well ladies and gents, the latter is finally here.
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1 week ago | 
secretdallas.com | Colby Smith
Barbecue lovers, listen up. After four years, Texas Monthly has released its highly anticipated roundup: “The 50 Best BBQ Joints” in Texas. Through extensive research, a team of staffers, and freelancers, the magazine has put forth its definitive guide of the best barbecue in the state. Lucky for us, the magazine’s best barbecue in Texas roundup includes numerous restaurants in Dallas and Fort Worth areas. What is the Significance of Texas Monthly “50 Best BBQ Joints” article?
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2 weeks ago | 
secretdallas.com | Colby Smith
Dallas isn’t just for show. While the city might not have as many Michelin-starred restaurants as other Texas cities, Dallas’ upscale culinary scene proves to be more than fancy digs. UK-based publication, Love Food, recently compiled a list of the most expensive restaurants in each state that are worth experience. At the top of Texas, are two Dallas restaurants: Tatsu Dallas and Monarch. Even before the Michelin Star, Tatsu Dallas had been a coveted dining experience in the city.
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Houston is a great city for cinephiles. Whether watching an arthouse production at River Oaks Theatre, a quote-a-long on a rooftop, or the latest blockbuster inside a luxury cinema: there’s a theater for every flavor of movie-goer. For those fans of films with large-scale visuals and immersive sound like Dune, Interstellar, or Oppenheimer: here’s some good news: a new IMAX theater is coming to Houston.
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Dream Con is an annual convention in Houston that celebrates Black excellence in anime, gaming, and pop culture. Founded by the YouTube channel RDCWorld, the event draws fans from across the country for panels, cosplay, tournaments, and meetups. This May, the convention will return with another incredible lineup of talent including Houston’s own: Megan Thee Stallion. Dream Con is a concept from RDCworld.
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Ready or not, summer is on the way. While the rising temperatures might be a little daunting – especially for all you newcomers – rest assured, that the city has plenty in store to keep you cool this summer in Houston. Included is Discovery Green, wherein organizers of Downtown’s premier urban green space are launching a brand new LED-lit kayak experience as well as motorized bumper boats on Kinder Lake. Discovery Green is an urban green space located in the heart of Houston.
