Nothing says summer like a cold glass (errr, bottle) of rosé. Whether you’re ordering still, sparkling, or frozen, here’s my favorite Houston spots to sip my way through summer. The Rustic. Whoa, plot twist. Let’s start with $5 froses. Every. Single. Day. ALL SUMMER! Pro tip — you’re welcome. Fig and Olive. Go big or go … Continue reading
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Love Note to Hou: Celebrating 3 Years of Blogging
Dear Houston, You’re the most incredible city that we’ve come to love. You’ve given us friends, jobs, homes, and a community that makes us fall in love with you over and over again. Over the past three years, we’ve grown as bloggers, building our brand and voice, making connections, meeting talented people, and helping people … Continue reading
Welcome to the Brunch Scene: Bar Boheme
We’ve always loved the whimsical patio of Bar Boheme that whisks you away from the busy Houston city life and transports you into a quaint garden with fairy lights, live bands, artisans selling wares, classic movies and overgrown bushes. The red glow of the overhead lights sets the mood for first (or fiftieth) date. Nestled … Continue reading
Whodunnit Dinner at Max’s
On Monday, I walked into Max’s Wine Dive on Washington, and I realized this ain’t no ordinary wine dinner that I was used to. The entire restaurant was booming with all the staff in costume and Mardi Gras beads everywhere. This wasn’t Max’s Wine Dive — this was New Orleans. (Ahem, the Take Me Back … Continue reading
Maximize Your Spring Dining
If you’re just going to Max’s Wine Dive for brunch or Mac & Cheese, you’t making a mistake. Well, like, those are great calls, but hi, dinner is a meal you need to try with Max’s. And, since it’s officially spring, Max’s Wine Dive on Fairview is rolling out it’s spring menu. Here are my favorites: … Continue reading
How to Get into the Hottest Brunch in Town: Max’s Wine Dive
Sunday brunch is quite the ritual. It occurs religiously every week at the same time. And once the weekend rolls around, I can feel my bones, stomach, hangover routinely craving the thearapuetic qualities of fresh mimosas, spicy eggs, and shaded patios. It’s safe to say that I’ve brunched a lot in Houston. I’ve been to some good ones. I’ve been … Continue reading
Houston Restaurant Weeks: The Best Week(s) of the Year
Y’ALL. IT’S HERE. RESTARAUNT WEEK IS HERE. GET SO EXCITED. Your inner-foodie is about to rejoice like crazy. It’s the most magical time of year. Don’t know what I’m talking about? WELL. Houston Restaurant Week is phenomenal. I repeat: phenomenal. First, because it’s not a week. It’s actually more than month (Aug 1- Sept 7). Second because restaurants which you have … Continue reading
Top 5 Mac & Cheese in Houston
I’m a health nut. I swim, I run, I teach yoga. I’ve been a strict vegetarian for over nine years. 80% of the food I purchase is fruits and veggies (the other 20% is pasta and wine-no judgment). I have a pretty dang good diet. I’ve dabbled with veganism. Even tried doing the whole “fully … Continue reading