If you’re like me and haven’t been rock climbing since a middle school birthday party, let me be the first one to tell you that you’re missing out! I went for the first time in decades (literally), channeled my inner adventurer, and had a blast and half. I went to the newly opened Momentum Indoor … 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
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
Problem: Your friend plans a surprise visit to you in H-town. Solution: This list. I always have trouble boiling Houston down to like a few days. THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO! So much room for activities! But sometimes you just need to make a decision, so I did that for you. Breakfast at the Honeymoon. … Continue reading
Last weekend, #BrunchKlub headed out to Urban Eats for some delightful brunch treats. Located on Washington Ave, Urban Eats is a real treat on the Houston brunch scene. It just opened up last year (check out Natalie’s review on it for dinner), so if you head over now you can still be considered a trend … Continue reading
OK, I know it’s been 1,000 years since the last favorite things post and I know it’s almost a week into October, but relax. We’re adults who do what we want. Hmmm… that excuse should be one of the favorites. Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling. Great question, Mindy. I ask myself that every time … Continue reading
1919 Washington Avenue Ever since I saw its website, I thought Julep was the cutest little speakeasy that’s ever been. I specifically planned an evening that would allow me to casually suggest this bar so I could check it out. Boy, did it fail to disappoint. It even looks minty like a julep? How did … Continue reading
3414 Washington Avenue Who has two thumbs and accidentally stumbled upon a brand new restaurant/market/bar? THIS GIRL. So, I’m a fan of new places. I wanted to go somewhere I’d never been before for dinner—and I wanted it to be in The Heights. So, as any millennial would, I Yelped it. The first (and only) … Continue reading