I need a cold one, stat. Hot, hot Houston has been busy opening hot, hot bars, and I’m proud to frequent any and all of them. Sundown at The Grove Before we get to all the new (or new-to-us) bars, our favorite Summer hang is Sundown at the Grove in Discovery Green. Every Wednesday until … Continue reading
I have three priorities when it comes to evaluating and picking a happy hour. 1. There’s gotta be food on the menu. Yes, I love drinks and the drink-only happy hour works at some already cheap bars and restaurants, but wherever I go, it’s gotta have something for me to nibble on. 2. It has … Continue reading
I’m coming up on my one year anniversary calling the Washington Corridor my home and my neighborhood got me the sweetest anniversary present: FM Kitchen & Bar. The new eatery by former Triniti (RIP) chef, Ryan Hildebrand, may seem like a normal patio restaurant and bar, but it’s actually all the things you love about … Continue reading
I had never seen a Cirque du Soleil show before, and now I can’t imagine how I lived life without the magic of it. Dramatic sounding, I’m sure, but JUST WOW. I have never seen such an impressive group of individuals, and, well, circus freaks. I mean that in the most loving way possible. Actually, … Continue reading
Having spring break FOMO? Wasting away under the florescent lights of adulthood? Want a break from the monotony of your 9-5? Sounds like you need a staycation. It’s like college spring break, but better because you are employed and actually have money now. Here’s how to spend get some serious R&R and have the ultimate staycation … Continue reading
Spring has sprung in Houston, which means hot temps and cold drinks… right? Right. I got two new bars and three new-to-me bars — which is exciting! Eloise Nichols Grill and Liquors, 2400 Mid Lane Hi, I have a crush on Eloise Nichols. This new bar and restaurant is so insanely instagramable. From the brick … Continue reading
There’s no such thing as too much rodeo. Each time I get to go, I’ve had a completely different experience. (Well, most have included wine and all have included the concert!) You can spend hours shopping or riding rides at the carnival. You could eat Tex-Mex, pizza, BBQ, fair fare — you name it! You … Continue reading
There’s more to St. Patrick’s Day than just drinking green beer. OK, so like, that IS a v fun way to celebrate the day, but the holiday originated as a feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, so the least you can do is also eat green things. St. Patty’s Day is Tuesday, March … Continue reading
Whether you’re planning to camp out at NRG Park this month or just make one big day of it, we’ve got 10 places to pregame (or post game!) the rodeo this year. And most are off the super convenient METRORail line — which is just $1.25 to ride. Click here for more info on the rail! PSA: … Continue reading
One of the days that I was in Paris, we didn’t super have a plan one afternoon. We did Versailles in the morning, and trained back to the city. We didn’t even make a pit stop at our hotel I don’t think before heading to Luxembourg Gardens where we inevitably collapsed on some water-facing reclining … Continue reading