We’ll never get over how cute Bebidas in River Oaks is. The juice and smoothie spot is a sister to some Houston favorites, like Adair Kitchen and Eloise Nichols. Spoiler: It’s just as cute as those other places. Wait, cuter? Cuter. Grab a juice and prepare to Instagram. Bebidas is in River Oaks at Westheimer … Continue reading
Spring has sprung in Houston, which means hot temps and cold drinks… right? Right. I got two new bars and three new-to-me bars — which is exciting! Eloise Nichols Grill and Liquors, 2400 Mid Lane Hi, I have a crush on Eloise Nichols. This new bar and restaurant is so insanely instagramable. From the brick … Continue reading
I’m definitely a cat person… and, after visiting Bosscat Kitchen and Libations, I’d say even more so. The new River Oaks restaurant is off Westheimer, just inside 610 before you get to Highland Village. You might even miss it (like I did) and have to perform a v illegal U-Turn to get back to it … 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
Define your body and mind with some weights, bands, and a little TLC from DEFINE River Oaks. With my erratic travel schedule for work, it’s hard for me to maintain a regular work-out routine. So whenever I’m in town, I try to find the best classes that will have the largest impact. For a full … Continue reading
I think we’d all be lying to ourselves if we didn’t admit that sometimes we intentionally wear an outfit and go to a particular bridge, wall, restaurant, park or beach to get a fantastic insta-worthy pic. We’re just part of an era where taking selfies and choosing the perfect filter are worth more to us than our … Continue reading
Whether you’re looking to channel your inner namaste, smell like grapefruit, or sweat like a crazy person, Soul Cycle is the place to get your athletic fix. Here’s some tips on how to survive the spin workout that sweeping across Houston. Choose your bike wisely. This might seem like a no-brainer because you can select … Continue reading
Want to take a trip back in time and experience what Houston was like in the 1950s from the eyes of River Oaks socialites? Spoiler: it doesn’t seem much different from today. Lavish parties, Lamar high school drama, oil money out the wazoo. Anton DiSclafani details all the drama in her newest book The After … Continue reading
There are very few areas in Houston where you can spend an entire day in. I mean, park the car and walk around and be entertained for, like, 10 hours. Maybe you could do that in the Galleria area, but that would be a LOT of shopping and eating. Downtown too, but that would be … Continue reading
After shoulder surgery and 6 weeks of inactivity, I decided it was time to raise the fitness barre. I rallied and purchased a one-month class pass for $99 at the River Oaks Pure Barre Studio to get myself back into shape. I chose Pure Barre because the doc refuses to let me do cardio and I knew the classes would be … Continue reading