Any bar worth an ounce (or 1.5 ounces, standard shot size) of consideration as its area’s best should boast some intriguing patrons, compelling characters who add the sort of flavor you can’t summon ...

It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, including a surprise restaurant closure and a new Hill Country osteria with Houston ties. Plus, a roundup of New Year’s Eve parties and some ...

You want a quality cocktail that exceeds dive bar standards, but you want a relaxed vibe without a dress code, wait list, or flock of excitable Instagrammers, and you don’t want to wrangle through a ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- This year's Super Bowl has the potential to be a Super Snoozefest. That's especially true in Houston, where the thrill of hosting last year's game has been replaced by yawns at this ...

Bars, bakeries, taco spots and a tearoom all opened in the Houston area last month. The team behind Michelin-starred restaurant Le Jardinier launched a lunar-themed bar. Pizza and burger joints ...

Three Mexico City natives are coming together to open a bar in Houston built on the culture, inventiveness and design of ...

In the past year the city’s Japanese food scene has settled into a rhythm, even despite uncertainty around tariffs. What was once a wave of flashy openings has evolved into a well-rounded mix of ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 16: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on January 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. User expressly ...

We’re going with Lindale Park being considered “Greater Heights,” and therefore allowing us to recognize Monkey’s Tail as one of the Heights area’s and Houston’s finest bars. It’s probably a long time ...