Now occupying the space off Ella Blvd is Kevin Naderi’s newest restaurant, Lillo & Ella. Noting that there was a stunning lack of Asian food choices in The Heights, Naderi decided to open his second restaurant, which offers delicious Asian street food dishes, a stark contrast to his Contemporary American menu at his first Houston […]
Archive | January, 2015
Pecan Park: Quickly Growing Near Houston’s East End
Houston’s East End is quickly becoming a hot spot for young professionals and the creative crowd searching for an old Montrose feel. According to Houstonia Magazine, for around $500,000 in the East End you can get a charming little bungalow, maybe with 2 bedrooms, and if you’re lucky, a study to accompany them. Sure the […]
iFly Indoor Skydiving: Feed Your Inner Daredevil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvsYFOH-5AQ Have you ever wanted to experience skydiving, but find it a bit too insane to jump out of a perfectly good airplane while soaring over Houston skies? Well, you happen to be in luck, because iFly Indoor Skydiving just opened to the public right here in Houston! iFly lets you experience all of the […]
Houston Heights’ Harvard Elementary School Hits Top Marks
Deriving its name from the lots it occupied at the corner of Harvard St. and 8th, Harvard Elementary School opened its doors in 1898. It was simply a one-room building with 50 desks and 30 students spanning 5 grades, which was headed by only 1 teacher. Since those tiny beginnings, School Digger informs us that […]
Rice Military: Bridging the Gap Across Houston
Rice Military is in a small yet, interesting part of town. It is a quiet area, bridging the gap between bustling night time hot spots on Washington Avenue and the Galleria, Montrose, The Heights and Greenway/Upper Kirby neighborhoods. It’s small, being bordered by Westcott on the west side, Shepherd on the east, Buffalo Bayou to the […]
Houston Hotspots for Those Who Brunch
Arguably, brunch is just about the greatest meal ever invented. You aren’t required to get up early, it gives you the perfect excuse to indulge in a “real” drink before 12 pm and who can pass up the delicious combination of breakfast and lunch? Overall, brunch is a great opportunity for many enjoyable moments and […]
Prepare for the Outdoors at the 2015 Houston Boat Show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHDKZi1SceQ The 60th annual Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show is back and this year should be particularly special! Beginning in 1956, the largest indoor show on the Gulf Coast has been a Texas tradition to give Houstonians an opportunity to explore outdoor activities. Whether you prefer land or water, embracing and enhancing the outdoors […]
Embrace Bohemian Life in Cherryhurst
Before the eccentric neighborhood of Montrose, there was Cherryhurst. And according to Houstonia Magazine, the prices in the Montrose area have increased over 40% in the last decade, making it harder to enjoy life in the area and live within your housing budget. However, Cherryhurst is not only within walking distance of everything the Montrose […]