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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.
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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.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
houstoniamag.com | Geneva Diaz
Texans and South Americans agree: there’s never too much meat on the grill. Image: Betty TurboIn Texas, barbecue is practically a way of life—much like asado is in South America. That cherished tradition is deeply embedded in the continent, whose vast grasslands provide an abundance of high-quality beef, cultivating a love affair with grilling that rivals Texans’ own passion for ’cue.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
houstoniamag.com | Geneva Diaz
It’s the time of the season for loving, a 1960s British rock band once crooned. We’re not sure if the Zombies were talking about the entire first two weeks of February, when the whole world around us is decked out in hearts, flowers, and all things pink. All we can say is, Valentine’s Day is a time when love runs high. (That’s on February 14, in case you... ahem...
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
houstoniamag.com | Geneva Diaz
Chef Evelyn Garcia always makes Houston proud, from her appearance on Top Chef to her Heights restaurant Jūn. Image: Courtesy JūnIn Houston’s multicultural landscape, chef Evelyn Garcia’s culinary journey defines what this city is all about: a celebration of roots. Her wildly successful year-old restaurant, Jūn, manages to be at once uniquely Houstonian and uniquely personal.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
houstoniamag.com | Geneva Diaz
Add a lip mask to your facial at Face Haus in Rice Village. Image: Courtesy Face HausIf taking better care of your teeth was your New Year’s resolution, you’ve likely already booked your biannual cleaning with your dentist and stocked up on whitening strips. But a radiant smile goes beyond just well-maintained chompers—it extends to healthy, cared-for lips, too. Locally made lip balms and even special treatments are a great place to start to avoid a crackly winter smile.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
houstoniamag.com | Holly Beretto |Daniel Renfrow |Geneva Diaz
It’s officially holiday season, hot cocoa season, Mariah Carey season—whichever one you celebrate. November and December could almost be described as “non-months.” They’re a time when things start to calm down, wrap up, and, let’s be honest, when people kind of check out until the new year. But that’s not the case for everyone. The holidays are the busiest season for thousands of Houstonians, people who spring into action to entertain or feed you as your family gets into the festive spirit.
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Dec 14, 2023 | 
houstoniamag.com | Daniel Renfrow |Geneva Diaz
Several restaurants and bars in Houston, including Annabelle Brasserie, have transformed into mini winter wonderlands for the holiday season. Image: KIRSTEN GILLIAM/COURTESY ANNABELLE BRASSERIESometimes it can be hard to get into the holiday spirit in Houston. It’s not unusual for us to spend most of December in short-sleeve shirts and shorts. And instead of building snowmen in our yards this time of year, we’re more likely to be fogging them for mosquitos.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
houstoniamag.com | Daniel Renfrow |Geneva Diaz |Holly Beretto |Emma Balter
A new wave of hyperlocal makers is sweeping the city—meet them, and learn where to shop for their stuff. Plus: Ghost bikes shine a light on Houston cycling deaths; the past, present, and future of Third Ward; the city’s burlesque renaissance; and moreWhile there are many types of flock owners, the one thing they all have in common is a love for all things chicken.
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Dec 8, 2023 | 
houstoniamag.com | Geneva Diaz
Hotel Lucine is a newly transformed beachside boutique hotel in Galveston. Image: Samantha Wiley Photography/Courtesy Hotel LucineHoustonians love having a beach in their backyard, making frequent weekend trips to Galveston year-round. And while there’s no shortage of upscale and budget-friendly hotel options, there are few choices in-between. Enter the long-awaited Hotel Lucine, a newly revitalized boutique hotel that adds a fresh perspective to the mix.
