Houstonia

Houstonia is a publication focused on Houston and the surrounding Greater Houston area in Texas, USA. It is produced by SagaCity Media. The magazine debuted in April 2013 with its first issue, titled "250 Reasons to Love Houston." By January 2015, it was available at 800 different locations throughout Greater Houston, including newsstands, retail shops, and grocery stores. The magazine is led by Nicole Vogel, the President of SagaCity, and her brother Scott, the Editor-in-Chief, both of whom have strong ties to Houston as they grew up there. In 2014, the magazine received a nomination for the City and Regional Magazine Award from the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA). Additionally, Houstonia was honored with the AMA Marketer of the Year award in the media category. The magazine boasts a circulation of over 70,000 copies and its website, www.houstoniamag.com, attracts around 350,000 visitors each month.

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Julep Alum's Botonica Marries Cocktails with Latin History

3 days ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

Botonica’s menu explores Latin culture’s role in cocktail history. Image: Courtesy of Angelique Cook-CavazosIn Houston, we brag about our diversity. We’re proud to be made up of all different cultures, and we’re lucky it bleeds into our food scene. No matter where you are in the city, you’re bound to find a restaurant or bar that represents your roots. And now, with new River Oaks spot Botonica, Houstonians can explore Latin American culture like never before.
The Definitive Texas Buc-ee’s Rankings

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Emma Balter |Uvie Bikomo |Sofia Gonzalez |Meredith Nudo

Image: Houstonia Composite/Shutterstock.comClean, friendly, and in stock. That’s the Buc-ee’s motto, and while we’ve found this to be mostly true on our road trips across Texas, let’s face it: Not all Buc-ee’s are created equal. Here is our definitive ranking of 10 locations in the Hill Country, West Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, and the Panhandle. Just a normal, crappy gas station with the Buc-ee’s logo slapped on it.
Ranking Houston Summer Activities

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

What we love and hate about Houston summers. Image: Houstonia Composite/Shutterstock.comIt’s time for our next edition of Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am, where we share what we love—or hate—about a subject. With summer upon us, we’re taking a look at Houston activities we’re excited for and others we could do without (looking at you, weather-related madness). Yes Ma’amLonger days. Hello, more sun; goodbye, seasonal depression. No Ma’amHurricane season. We all have a little bit of PTSD from Hurricane Harvey.
Iconic Texas Road Trips

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Emma Balter |Uvie Bikomo |Sofia Gonzalez |Meredith Nudo

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All Your Big Bend National Park Questions, Answered

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

The view from the Window Trail is breathtakingly gorgeous. Image: roamer.rat/Shutterstock.comAnyone who lives in Texas probably has Big Bend National Park on their bucket list. For us Houstonians, it’s about a nine-hour drive, without stops or traffic, but the park’s beauty is so worth it. If you take the advice from our road trip guide, you’ll know it’s fun to take I-10 to stop in places like Sonora and Fort Stockton before using US Route 385 through Marathon to reach the park.
Get Crafty and Creative at the Monthly Hands On Houston Events

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Houstonians proudly showing off a kite crafted at a Hands On Houston event. Image: Courtesy of Houston Center for Contemporary CraftHoustonia’s The Must List tells you about something going on in Houston that you absolutely cannot miss. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft vibrates with chatter and laughter.
Find Out Which Houstonian Took Home a James Beard Award

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

The wait for the James Beard Awards is over. Image: Houstonia Composite/Shutterstock.comCalling all food lovers, chefs, and hospitality workers: The 2025 James Beard Award winners have been announced. The event, which is often referred to as the “Oscars of Food,” took place in Chicago on June 16, and this year, Houston made its comeback. Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast, took home Best Chef: Texas. His restaurant serves up fine-dining Mexican cuisine in the northern suburb of Spring.
Houston's 50 Hottest Bars

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Emma Balter |Sofia Gonzalez |Meredith Nudo |Daniel Renfrow

ABandista at the Four Seasons pulls out all the stops. Image: Courtesy Four Seasons Hotel HoustonHouston may be best known for its food scene, but the bars here are equally deserving of praise. Whether you’re in the mood for the most sophisticated of sazeracs from a craft cocktail bar or simply thirsting for a Lone Star and a shot of whiskey at a neighborhood dive, there are plenty of watering holes in Houston where you can belly up, wet your whistle, and enjoy a drink or two.
How to Drive to Big Bend Without Going Stir-Crazy

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

The road through Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park. Image: JoMando CruzAs a born-and-raised Houstonian, I found the thought of a mountainous desert landscape intimidating—I’m so used to our flat, humid home. Growing up, it was hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that we’re located in the same state as Big Bend National Park, with its high peaks, canyons, and river. But its beauty has always intrigued me. The 16-hour round-trip drive is why I put off visiting. And who can blame me?
Bingeworthy Podcasts for a Long Road Trip

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Emma Balter |Uvie Bikomo |Sofia Gonzalez |Meredith Nudo

Image: christoph hitzNot sure if you’ve heard, but Texas is quite large. This means that a fun road trip can stretch on for miles, and sometimes you need a little entertainment to make your drive through the flat expanse go by faster. Read on for our top podcast recommendations. For the best albums to listen to on a road trip, check out our music guide.