Sharpstown was a groundbreaking enterprise when Frank Sharp began development of this master-planned neighborhood in the 1950’s. Today, almost 100,000 people call the neighborhood home as it has exploded onto the scene with its amenities, transportation, and overall diversity. When it was started in 1955, Frank Sharp had a vision that was quite idiosyncratic for […]
If you’ve noticed an uptick in the amount of comedy shows going on all over Houston, from local bars, to live music venues, you’re not alone. There has been a huge swell in not only the amount of shows happening around town, but also the caliber of talent that is coming through. Gabe Bravo and […]
The La family has started an enterprise, NAM: Noodles And More, and it may be your newest addiction! With two locations in Houston and one in Pearland, this café brings fresh, fast Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine to the delivery and dine-in market. Much the same way ordering fried take-out packed with MSGs has become […]
The Alief area has seen a major population boom within the last 15 years and as such, it has to accommodate many new students into their school district. While making sure the quantity of educational opportunities are just right, Alief ISD isn’t skimping on quality. Alief Early College High School strives to create an environment that […]
The Westchase District is one of Houston’s economically illustrious master-planned communities. An oil and petroleum business magnet, Westchase is a special district unto itself, planned and regulated by a longstanding tradition of beautification, economic opportunity, and structured planning. Unlike most master-planned communities in Houston, Westchase caters to businesses equally as much as residents—or even more […]
Less like a bar, more like a church for the refined drinker, Stone’s Throw is one of Houston’s best new bars. Owned by Sean Bermudez who partnered with Hunter Montgomery of Royal Oak fame, Stone’s Throw is shaping up to be one of Montrose’s upscale cocktail bars, elevating the playing field with other bars like […]
Early childhood care and development is crucial to creating social skills and a passion for academics that will follow children throughout their lives. At early childhood centers, young children learn how to interact with their peers through play, teamwork exercises, and group projects. One of the most well-known centers in Houston is Halpin Early Childhood […]
It’s a fact that Houston has experienced a cushioned recession at worst. At best, Houstonians didn’t even notice the crash: it never knocked for many here. So it’s little wonder that Houston’s real estate market is the serene eye of the hurricane that became the collapse of the nation’s housing market. In May of 2013, […]
Pax Americana is the newest restaurant that you’ve never heard of in Houston—and it’s a gas! Named for the period in American history after 1946 when the West enjoyed relative peace (“Pax” meaning peace), the restaurant itself seeks to bring customers an upscale, slightly 40’s-inspired restaurant experience. The whole restaurant feels like women with victory […]
