Daniel Renfrow

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Senior Editor at Houstonia

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Articles

Curious About Those Trail Rides? Here’s What to Know.

1 month ago | houstoniamag.com | Daniel Renfrow

Trail riders, like this one from Prairie View, are the unofficial heralders of rodeo season. Image: Courtesy Prairie ViewThis story was originally published in February 2024. It’s not out of the ordinary to occasionally see people riding horses around Houston, slowly making their way through a neighborhood or climbing a trail in a park. Once a year, however, you can find riders like this everywhere around town.
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2 months ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez |Daniel Renfrow |Uvie Bikomo |Geneva Diaz

Slam DunkHouston sports might disappoint from time to time, but that doesn’t stop us from supporting them at our favorite bars. 02/04/2025BySofia Gonzalez and Daniel RenfrowBayougraphyThe Houston-based scientist talks about his accomplishments, political culture wars, and his battle on misinformation. 01/06/2025ByUvie BikomoFun in FayeFrom hiking and bike trails to burgers and tacos, there’s plenty to do during your next trip to this college town.
How to Get Your King Cake on in Houston

Jan 7, 2025 | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez |Daniel Renfrow

Dessert Gallery goes all out for Mardi Gras. Image: Becca Wright/Courtesy Dessert GalleryMardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the Catholic season of Lent begins. While the holiday is known for its epic parades, drinking, feasting, and unrestrained revelry, one of our favorite ways to celebrate it is through the eating of Mardi Gras’s signature dessert: king cake.
The 50 Best Restaurants in Houston in 2022

Oct 4, 2024 | houstoniamag.com | Daniel Renfrow |Geneva Diaz |Shelby Stewart |Alexia Partouche

Pictured: Indigenous Mexican flavors and techniques are front-and-center at Xochi. Image: Paula MurpheyAlthough Houston’s food scene has gotten quite a lot of national attention lately, Houston foodies have always known that the Bayou City is the place to be if you like to eat. Our city is home to a practically endless array of restaurants that can meet whatever craving you’re currently trying to satiate. Hungry for Indian food? We have plenty of all-star options.
Restaurant Review: Numero28 's Southern Italian Food Takes the Cake

Oct 4, 2024 | houstoniamag.com | Daniel Renfrow

New Highland Village Italian restaurant Numero28 prides itself on its authentic Southern Italian cuisine. Image: Becca WrightIf you’ve been watching the latest season of The White Lotus, you know that the island of Sicily is as much a character in the show as its expansive cast of well-heeled antagonists.
Adaptive Pickleball Nights Bring Together Texans of All Ability Levels

Sep 27, 2024 | texasmonthly.com | Daniel Renfrow

Taylor Nichols is no small gherkin on the pickleball court. During a recent weekday match at Chicken N Pickle, a new sports and entertainment complex in the blink-and-you’d-miss-it town of Webster, halfway between Houston and Galveston, the 33-year-old Fort Worth native zipped around the court, dinking and lobbing and backhanding the ball in a furious nine-hit rally with his opponent. Pickleball is Nichols’s bread and butter, and he dominates most matches he plays.
Houston’s Tastiest Seafood Restaurants

Sep 26, 2024 | houston.diningout.com | Daniel Renfrow

The city’s proximity to the Gulf means Houston chefs have convenient access to some pretty stellar seafood. While the spring months can bring the spoils of a bountiful crawfish season, the rest of the year provides ample time to experiment with plump Gulf shrimp, meaty oysters, and mild redfish.
Houston’s Best Patio Bars

Sep 23, 2024 | houston.diningout.com | Daniel Renfrow

Houstonians have a complicated relationship with the city’s weather. While it’s pretty hot for a good chunk of the year in the summer, the remaining months can be unpredictable. From warm spring afternoons and delayed autumn days to erratic winter temps that keep everyone guessing, it is no wonder that locals lean heavily into patio season when the weather hits just right. While there are countless bars in Houston with patios, not all of them are created equal.
Houston’s Top Thai & Laotian Restaurants in Houston

Sep 23, 2024 | houston.diningout.com | Daniel Renfrow

There has never been a better time to indulge in Thai and Laotian food in Houston. While the city has long played host to a myriad of family-run restaurants, Houston has recently seen an influx of chef-led eateries that have provided much-needed variety to the local food-scape. Laotian food often falls under the umbrella of Thai cuisine, but it hails from Laos, the Southeast Asian country that borders Thailand.
What’s the 'Mona Lisa' of Houston?

Aug 29, 2024 | houstoniamag.com | Daniel Renfrow |André Derain

We can’t wait for the Rothko Chapel to come back. Image: courtesy rothko chapel/elizabeth felicellaEditor’s note: This story was written before the Rothko Chapel closed due to Hurricane Beryl damage. The team is working on restoration efforts and will reopen the sanctuary at a future date. We believe the Rothko Chapel’s importance transcends its current status and hope you will enjoy reading about it as we eagerly await its return.