8/29/19 Update: El Segundo Swim Club is back! For one weekend only? TBD. This glam outdoor pool lounge is EaDo opened last summer with a bang and then mysteriously fell off the radar due to permitting issues. But with an announcement on the El Segundo Swim Club Instagram the pool is open again for Labor … Continue reading
Category Archives: Go Out
10 Houston Spots to Sip Your Way Through Summer
Despite working full time and year round, I feel like I’m on vacation all summer long. If you’re the same way, let’s enjoy evenings on different patios — or indoors, if you’re sick of the heat — and sip tons of frozen drinks with few to no cares in the world. Annnnd, here are my … Continue reading
5 Reasons to Try Nice Winery
Guess what, Houston! We have our own little winery in town that’s actually not so little at all. Nice Winery — off Beltway 8 in Northwest Houston — is like visiting wine country without leaving Houston’s city limits. Go to buy a bottle, try a tasting or one of their many events. Need more convincing? … Continue reading
Best Spots to Watch a Houston Sports Game
Whether you’re rooting for the Astros or trying to catch a college football game (or, you know, both), you might need a spot with good food, plenty of TVs, and a supportive crowd. No matter the sport, these are our favorite spots around town for a cold one and a ball game. PS. In the … Continue reading
Nightly Spirits: The Spookiest Pub Crawl of All
I’m down to do pretty much anything if you can also do it while drinking — especially if it mixes in Houston history, true crime and GHOSTS. JK, I’m terrified of ghosts, but my interest in the drinking, history and true crime won out and I tried Nightly Spirits, a tour group that guides you … Continue reading
A Complete Guide to Houston’s Breweries
Listen, we’re not called Brewston for nothing. Tons of craft breweries call Houston home, and we’re more than happy to have them. Actually, it’s getting a bit ridiculous to keep up with all of them, so we made this guide. You’re welcome. Hey, buy us a beer to say thanks! Ps. If we missed one, … Continue reading
10+ Places to Get Your France Fix in Houston
Houston by nature of its incredible diversity has plenty of French inspired spots for culture and cuisine.Whether you studied abroad in Paris and speak the language fluently, or you’re like me and just happen to know every word to Les Miserables and recently befriended half the employees who work at French owned Air Liquide, Houston … Continue reading
9 Date Ideas for Every Type of Couple
Even though there are hundreds of amazing restaurants in Houston, couples are just so freaking tired of staring at their S.O. across the table while splitting mozzarella sticks discussing who will get the pasta and who will get the seafood so that they can split halfway through. Let’s mix things up a bit, shall we? … Continue reading
A Houston Staycation: Downtown at Hotel Alessandra
Between the freak snow storm and the overall gloomy January weather in Houston, I’ve been stir crazy and itching to get out of the house and do something fun. The rose of my week was definitely getting out an exploring Downtown Houston. Even though I work in the city and regularly go out on the town, it’s amazing to see … Continue reading
Lawless Spirits & Kitchen: Hidden Gem of Downtown Houston
I love many neighborhoods in Houston, but I think my favorite go-to place for a good time is Downtown Houston. When people ask for recommendations on where to take out of towners, I always refer them to the hustle and bustle of the heart of our city. I love going to the Conservatory for quick dinners (I have … Continue reading