Khon’s Wine Darts Coffee, Art (and Live Music!)
Houston’s Midtown is known for late night party shenanigans from the early 20’s crowd that seems to frequent the multitude of bars inhabiting the area. However, Khon’s provides a relaxing neighborhood atmosphere that is a welcome reprieve from packed bars and loud top hits. Offering fantastic coffee, a unique wine and beer selection, as well […]
Cy-Fair Music & Arts: Creative Expression for All Ages
Are you looking to help your family express itself through music? For more than 20 years, Cy-Fair Music & Arts has been offering many ways to boost musical, theatrical and creative abilities for infants, toddlers and children. Whether someone in your household wants to take guitar, piano, drum, or singing lessons, the center covers a variety of […]
The Honeymoon Cafe: A Casual Addition to Downtown
With all of the hustle and bustle of Downtown Houston, it’s great to enjoy a more casual approach to dining as you collect yourself during lunch. However, if you are familiar with the area, there are a lack of those places, with numerous upscale restaurants and bars packing the neighborhood. Thankfully, The Honeymoon Cafe jumped […]
Get the Scoop on Poop at the Houston Zoo!
What’s the grossest thing to do in Houston… that your kids will think is totally cool? The Scoop on Poop at the Houston Zoo! This temporary exhibit is open December 22 through March 29 in the Brown Education Center. It is based on the popular book by Dr. Wayne Lynch and is free with zoo admission. […]
Lillo & Ella Brings Delicious Asian Flavors to The Heights
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 […]
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 […]