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
I love happy hours. Like, who doesn’t? Drinking, deals, and getting home early! I’ve been itching to do another happy hour roundup, but I was overwhelmed by how many favorites I have all across Houston. So, I’m going to do a roundup of roundups — up first is the Heights! Did I miss your fave? Tell … Continue reading
Your favorite Houston blog is turning 4! What started as a fun passion project in November of 2014 has evolved into a brand that enables all Houstonians—new and og —to fall in love over and over again with the best city on earth! From searching for the perfect brunch to TV appearances and ambassador trips … Continue reading
A lover of art and fine things, I was most excited to tour the Glamour and Romance of Oscar de la Renta exhibit at the MFAH. Close to 70 ensembles are on display, accompanied by dashing accessories and furniture pieces from the MFAH collection. With the purchase of a ticket to the exhibit (oof, $25), you get … Continue reading
The temperature dropped 20 degrees and we felt it. We popped right up like gophers and hauled out our boots, sweaters and scarves. We headed to Starbucks: cinnamon, nutmeg, PUMPKIN EVERYTHING. It’s fall (for now) in Houston, and that means one thing to me: Perfect, sweat-free patio weather for alcohol consumption. (OK, it means more … Continue reading
This past week, I was pretty excited to check the fabulous and new ALICE blue off my foodie bucket list. Located in the Heights on 19th Street, this new restaurant is in the former Shade space and opened earlier this summer. From the outside, the designers changed up a few colors here and there, but it looks … 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
It’s reeeeeally important to not mess up Mother’s Day. It should, for most of you, be the most important day for your mom. At the very least, your mom carried your infant butt around for nine months and, to top that all of, raised you for another 18 YEARS! She deserves some major kudos on … Continue reading
“One should always be drunk. That’s all that matters. With what? Wine. Poetry. Or Virtue. As you choose. But get drunk.” – Wise words to live by Charles Baudelaire. Part & Parcel opened up in the Whitehall Hotel earlier this summer. It’s a spacious patio bar with high tables, bright yellow bar seating, lounge chairs … Continue reading
I’ve never regret a good workout class. And the Soul Cycle that opened up in River Oaks is no exception. While Soul Cycle might be the original cycling class that makes you tap it back while doing pushups with candles lit and music bumping all while meditating on the greater meaning of life, it’s still … Continue reading