Whether you call it Uptown or the Galleria Area (like us OG Houstonians), boy have we got a staycation idea for you! It includes: shopping (duh), seafood, rosé all day, and more! Here’s our Houston Galleria Area Staycation Guide! Stay: Hotel Derek Maybe a year or so back, Hotel Derek underwent some renovations. Now, the … Continue reading
Are you looking for a good place to celebrate a birthday in Houston? We get a lot of questions about where to have a bomb birthday dinner, brunch, date-night, etc. And it’s about time we wrote them down instead of answering one-off DMs! When it comes to celebrating a birthday in Houston, I consider a … Continue reading
Ever since I had my first bite at Bosscat, I’ve been craving its brunch menu. But, as you might have noticed, we haven’t brunched in a while. I know. I’m so sorry. Let it be known that I am the most upset about this. Oh how I’ve missed mimosas and runny eggs. But the brunch … Continue reading
Do you know what your love language is? It’s this quick test that you and bae can take to determine how you receive and show affection. I think it’s pretty accurate and makes a lot of sense for people who want to learn more about how they interact with their significant other, friends and family. … Continue reading
Walking around the River Oaks District feels like you’re not in Houston anymore—especially during the holiday season. There’s no hustle and bustle like a mall, but designer brands surround you. There are well tended to trees decked in yellow lights and you have no sense of rush or hurry. But Le Colonial takes you further … Continue reading
When you build a crazy upscale shopping center where even the movie theatre is a luxurious experience, you definitely need a gourmet gelato shop to satisfy the clientele (ice cream was sooo 2011). Amorino fits the bill in River Oaks District and overwhelming wins the title of prettiest frozen dessert in town. Natalie and I … Continue reading
Looking for an excuse to visit the River Oaks District in Houston? Look no father than Taverna for brunch. It’s an Italian restaurant with a classic brunch menu. It’s positioned on the Westheimer side of the complex, which is super easy to access. If you go on a Sunday morning, there is plenty of parking and you … Continue reading
Breath work is a core aspect of meditation (and yoga!). By taking a moment to pay attention to simple inhales and exhales, you’re training yourself to be less reactive and more aware. It’s really quite powerful. It’s something we often take for granted and is so simple, yet so powerful it can change our moods. … Continue reading
What do you get when you cross a movie theater with a spa with a five-star restaurant with a club and put it in a fancy shopping center? Literally nothing else but iPic. Off Westheimer and 610 (no, not the hellish, traffic-y side with the Galleria… the other side) is the new River Oaks District. Dear Non-Houstonians and … Continue reading