River Oaks is one of Houston’s most famous and most reputable neighborhoods. In fact, River Oaks is the wealthiest and most expensive community in the state, boasting home values that range from 1 to 20 million dollars. But the price tag isn’t the only cause for wonder: the neighborhood was established by William and Michael Hogg, sons […]
What makes your dinner to close out your day more flavorful and relaxing? Beer and hot sauce are standard fare for order-in dinner, but Bravado Spice and Karbach Brewing Company have elevated this elegantly simple combination into a gourmet delight. Available in one package dining experience at LowBrow, a bar bedecked in Houston culture, this is […]
The Memorial Mustangs are the premium breed standard for many residents of Spring Branch and Memorial. Serving some of the richest neighborhoods in West Houston, it was voted the #10 most posh public school in the country in 2011. Memorial High School also boasts some impressive alumni. For one, Michael Dell, the CEO of Dell computers, walked the […]
Walking into Aka Sushi for the first time made it clear this place is sophisticated. This is certainly not a mom-and-pop sushi place: this is the place you take someone to have a serious talk about where your relationship is headed. Sushi can often be a difficult meal to know what you’re doing. The language, for starters, […]
Houston has 88 ‘Super Neighborhoods’ to its name, covering areas of high business, somewhat low residency. Super Neighborhood 87 is officially the Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza neighborhood area. This area has lots of commercial pursuits stationed here: for example Kellogg moved its headquarters from New York City to Greenway Plaza, former home of the energy corridor. However, […]
In the Montrose area, there is a new kind of space center to add your list of things to do in our city. Houston has been synonymous with space since it emerged from fantasy into the realm of human possibility almost forty years ago, and Space Montrose brings all the fascination of the final frontier […]
Have you heard of River Oaks Elementary yet? This prestigious school that parents all across Houston clamor to get their children into, holds a distinguished reputation not just in the Houston Independent School District but in the state and country. Ranked second in HISD and fourth in the state, River Oaks Elementary’s International Baccalaureate Primary Years […]
Frank’s Grill is the epitome of everything delicious about a real down home breakfast and lunch. Even without a website, it’s Yelp reviews let everyone know that it’s one of the best. With multiple locations throughout the Houston area to choose from, I had recently had an opportunity to visit the Westchase location for breakfast […]
Houston has a neighborhood for every family, including those who embrace urban living. The Galleria is one of Houston’s primary landmarks, a Mecca for international shoppers (and landmarks with several diplomatic missions in the area), an aggregate of culture, fashion and food. Beautiful Uptown Houston boasts beautiful suburbs all around the area and luxury apartments for […]
When you say “Whatever” in the context of Houston Whatever Fest, don’t think of the world-weary ‘whatever’ you sigh through in your vocabulary. Remember back when you were full of angst for the human condition? Following up an epic door slam with “Whatever, Mom and Dad!” just felt right! It is with this same fervor, […]
