A while back, I told you what sort of meal kits to try from local restaurants during this weird, weird COVID-19 shutdown. Well, I’m back. And we’re talking BOOZE. Here are five must-try cocktail kits — one for every alcohol! PS: Remember, per state law, you do need to order a food item along with … Continue reading
Wanting to start a balcony garden in Houston? No time like the present to see if you have a green thumb. With all this extra time at home, I’m sure many people are itching to get fresh air and make the most of their outdoor space. Whether you have acres of land or an apartment … Continue reading
Normally, I wouldn’t recommend taking raw fish to go, but desperate times (ahem, COVID-19) call for tasty to-go measures. Here are 5 options for sushi to-go in Houston! Note: I know we are supposed to be hunkering down and of course I recommend doing just that, but consider ordering curbside pick-up or delivery directly from … Continue reading
Happy National Beer Day! If that doesn’t call for a cheersing of local beer, I don’t know what does. Oh yeah, surviving another day of COVID-19-caused isolation. Have no fear, Houston beer is here! These spots have drive-thru or to-go beer available for you to celebrate today! Eureka Heights This Heights brewery has set up … Continue reading
I know a lot of people are taking this time at home to hone their cooking skills, while others are doing their best to #SupportLocal by ordering take out… but did you know you could do a little of both at the same time? Tons of restaurants are doing meal kits — yeah, like those types … Continue reading
Wondering where you can get curbside alcohol in Houston with the COVID-19 shut down? Have no fear, your virtual happy hours are about to get lit. Houston bars and restaurants are revamping their business models to transform their establishments into drive-thrus or curbside only establishments. Rally the troops, create an Outlook calendar invite and host … Continue reading
Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t support Houston businesses during COVID-19. By now you’ve probably received a thousand emails, updates, tweets, and letters from businesses that are struggling from forced and voluntary closures. With dine-in down as much as 75%, local restaurants, shops, and businesses need our support more than ever. … Continue reading
Y’all! Rodeo season is upon us, and it’s time to get ready for this momentous event in Houston. If you haven’t heard, the Houston Rodeo & Livestock Show is the world’s largest rodeo! They say everything is bigger in Texas and they’re not kidding. For nearly a month, the city of Houston more or less … Continue reading
Guys, we’ve almost made it. Dry January is over in just a matter of days. If you’re like me, you might be struggling — having dreams of dry wine and fancy drinks in pretty glasses. If you’re in need of a nonalcoholic pick-me-up, I have five ideas for you to sip on as we countdown the … Continue reading
It really doesn’t feel like Houston has a ton of protected historic landmarks, so when I discover I live down the street from one, I get a little excited. Heights Waterworks at 19th and Nicholson St. in the Heights has been recently developed and is now one of my favorite places for food and fun. … Continue reading