When was the last time you went to Sylvia’s? No, not your distant relative’s house, but Houston’s favorite place for Tex-Mex dining. It would be enough that Sylvia Casares is the titular subject of Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, and enough to simply and appropriately applause her superior skills as a chef, to call her the Queen of […]
What is a Wabash? I get this question a lot when I suggest it as something to do. Typically, if someone has had a rough week, I’ll really insist. It’s a surprise I save for friends when they need something sweet and heartwarming to do that doesn’t venture into the territory of saccharine inspirational movies. […]
Not strictly speaking, the city of Sealy is part of the Houston-Woodlands-Sugarland metropolitan area, located about 50 miles West of Downtown Houston. However, don’t be deterred, the Greater Houston Area that spirals out from the center, is slightly larger than New Jersey: there’s plenty of Houston between downtown and Sealy. Sealy, at around 10 square miles, was bought from […]
Houston has plenty of coffee shops and smoothie places, especially with fast-beverages being standard fare for the busy lifestyle of the typical Houstonian. The Teahouse, however, changed the face of the beverage market when it came to Houston in 2000. Tapioca, for those of you who are not familiar, are little starch balls that add a […]
The real estate in Montrose tends to wear a lot of hats. Often it’s a bar AND grill, hair AND nails, tire repair AND sushi… wait, no. PJ’s Sports Bar isn’t exactly a tire repair and sushi, but the combination of theater, karaoke and fantasy football certainly make it a mixed experience. It’s a rare nugget […]
In the past decade, some Houston neighborhoods are making an impressive comeback becoming more appealing to its residents. One in specific is the hidden neighborhood of Westbury. This second largest subdivision in the city has gained the attention of Houstonians looking for a quaint and comfortable place to live. Developed in the 1950s, Westbury is […]
Ruggles Green distances itself from the primary, by not being blue, yellow or red, but by committing to a healthy, delicious eating experience. With four locations all over the city, Houston’s broad spectrum of neighborhoods can all see why. The dining experience itself resembles a certain express café, though the food comes to you after […]
If you haven’t fully emerged yourself in the Houston experience, we know where you should start! On the list of things to do in our city for both residents and tourists alike is Houston’s largest and most popular retail destination, the Galleria. Located in the Uptown area, this spectacular mall spans 2.4 million square feet. It contains […]
The Francis Falcons of Adline ISD boasts an impressive history. Starting in 1955 when the land for the elementary school was bought from Thomas B. Francis and subsequently named for him, it has been a public school that parents can believe in. Since then, Francis Elementary has expanded to accommodate 850 students and 80 staff members, and is […]
In Thai Nit Noi means “a little bit,” but, when you go to one of Houston’s 5 Nit Noi restaurants or 3 cafes, having a little bit is next to impossible. With every bite you want a little bit more! Nit Noi delivers absolutely delectable Thai food to the Houston scene. It was listed among […]
