Learning more about Houston history has been on my to-do list for a while. We live in a fascinating modern town that is crisscrossed with reminders of our past that often go unnoticed. I realized just how much I’ve been missing when I went on the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) walking tour through Buffalo Bayou … Continue reading
This Sunday, I woke up early and joined 30 something odd runners at the downtown Houston Public Library for an art tour around the city. Over the course of two hours, we ran five miles and paused at over 20 pieces of art to hear their history and see how they weathered the Harvey floods. … 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
What: Tacos that aren’t necessarily tex-mex-y Where: Fusion Taco, Market Square, Downtown Houston When: Go for lunch during the week. They have a great lunch combo of two tacos + side + drink. Fo cheeeeap. Pro tip: This is Downtown, so watch where you park. Parking cops suck and sniff out expired meters for sport. Order: All … Continue reading
Located in the Historic District of Downtown Houston, Hearsay Gastro Lounge is a must for foodies and history nerds. Built in 1860, the Foley building has been everything from a bakery to a grocery store to ammunition storage for the Civil War. The building has been flooded and rebuilt and burned down multiple times and … Continue reading
306 Main Street It’s pretty tragic to lose something you love. Now, I’m not sure if Goro and Gun and I really loved each other, we hadn’t used the “L” word per say, but anytime I was in or near Market Square I made an effort to get there. I remember specifically talking the place … Continue reading