Possibly one of the best ways to enjoy fruit is in a smoothie sangria. Obviously, we love a nice cocktail here at It’s Not Hou and are pretty much always down to try out fresh, new recipes. What I’m currently crushing on right now is super uber fruit-filled sangria. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and can even …
If you’re a good Houstonian, you’ve been pigging out on Houston Restaurant Weeks deals all month. It might be time to try something new or at least start planning for future, post Labor Day meals. Here are a couple of new or new-to-me menus that I’m pumped about. 1. Bosscat Kitchen’s Lunch Menu If …
I fly a lot, and in the past year have accumulated enough flight miles to circumvent the globe many times over. But never have I ever been on a plane experience as cool as what the Lone Star Flight Museum is offering to visitors. This week I had a once-in-a-lifetime experience to not only get a …
We try not to take ourselves too seriously, but if there is one thing we are extremely professional about is BRUNCH. From poems and lists to French lessons and drinking games, we’ve had dozens of brunches and still get excited about chilaquiles and bottomless mimosas. Which is why… we are pumped to be a partner … Continue reading
Discovery Green and Avenida de las Americas are experiencing an explosion of color right now thanks to a fun collaboration with The Color Condition. A series of massive, playful art installations have been constructed around the park and invite passersby’s to admire (and take copious amounts of pictures) with the festive, rainbow colored streamers. The … Continue reading
Ah, Split, Croatia. Although it’s a pain and a half to get there (from Texas anyways), this ancient Roman city is steeped in history and a centrally located spot for launching into other Croatian adventures. I found my way there earlier this summer as the starting point for Yacht Week, and a stepping stone to Dubrovnik and the Plitvice Lakes. Morning: Old … Continue reading
Like Beyonce, we’re all waking up flawless, so why should we settle for anything less for our most important meal of the day? Houston is a town with amazzzzinnnggg brunch (we all knew that), but, is it just me, or are more and more restaurants feeling like eating good 7 days a week with fancy … Continue reading
It’s been almost a full year since I did my European tour that ended in Rome — and I still miss fresh Italian pasta on every street corner. While nothing beats eats from Rome while IN Rome, a new culinary delivery box will get you pretty close — no passport required. Houston natives and brothers, … Continue reading
A Houston beer at a Houston Astros game/game watch is pretty much the epitome of a good time — especially lately! And Circa Real Estate definitely knows that, which is why, and their latest blogger event, they combined the two at one of their gorgeous Heights listings for the ultimate evening of food, fun and … Continue reading
If you follow any number of local bloggers or social media outlets, then you know there’s been a lot of buzz recently about the first location of Hiatus Spa + Retreat opening up in Houston. This hook for this Dallas-based company is the membership package for people who regularly patronize spas. For $69 per month, you get a choice … Continue reading
