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
Last night, I took one for the team and headed to the Downtown Aquarium to find love people watch at ABC’s The Bachelor / The Bachelorette casting call. It was a trip. Casting took place from 5pm to 9pm. I rolled in around 6:30pm, checked in at the front desk and got a number. I … Continue reading
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
Houston has a fantastic and growing art scene that’s full of amazing talent. Here are some of my favorite art spots to visit. If you’re an art lover or looking to be a bit of a tourist in your hometown, put these art spots places on your Houston to-do list this summer! MFAH Pixel Forrest. Okay … Continue reading
Grab your American flag shorts and your face paint because it’s time celebrate America’s birthday yet again. From BBQing to pool partying, there are tons of ways to celebrate. But Houston’s biggest bash is Freedom Over Texas in downtown Houston. Beer, music, activities — the party is fun for the whole fam. Here’s what you … 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
In case you’ve missed it, I’ve got a major crush on the city of Houston–my fabulous hometown. I can hardly go for a run without stopping mid-stride to be a tourist and snap a pic of that fantabulous skyline. I’ve been collecting shots and angles for a while now, but here (in no particular order) are my … 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
We love a good spa day, and now, downtown Houston has an amazing spa (and pool!) for the ultimate treat yo’self day: the Marriott Marquis’ Pure Spa. Bonus: It’s Not Hou readers and followers get a 20% discount on all services valid until 4/30, AND a glass of champagne on arrival. Use the code ITSME#1 when calling … Continue reading
he Texas lazy river is on the 6th floor of the newly opened Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston. Houston is now officially home to the coolest pool in town, Texas, the world! I mean, have you seen it?! If that’s not love at first sight I don’t know what is. We had the chance to check out … Continue reading