Dish Society founders gather for new American restaurant in CityCentre
The minds behind Dish Society are bringing a new restaurant to CityCentre. Daily Gather will open this fall in the former International Smoke space (800 Sorella Court, Ste. 940). Led by Dish Society...
View ArticleFall for South Padre Island this autumn with an awesome vacation
Here's an insider secret: The best time to visit South Padre Island is the fall. The weather is phenomenal, the crowds have drifted away, and the sunrises and sunsets are still stunning. Check out all...
View ArticleFun shipping-container resort is Fredericksburg’s cutest new escape
One of Fredericksburg's newest overnight accommodations takes the shipping- container building trend to the next level. Odonata Escape, opened by Austin residents and husband-and-wife duo Davis and...
View ArticleFavorite Heights bagel shop loved for house-cured lox will soon close
A popular destination for bagels and coffee will soon close its doors. Golden Bagels & Coffee announced on Instagram that its last day of service will be September 26. "We are proud to have served...
View ArticleDelicious dedication is top ingredient at this Sugar Land restaurant
Restaurants are a dime a dozen in the Houston area, so it's best to get a recommendation before venturing out to a new spot. So consider this your insider tip: Try Nirmanz Food Boutique. Located in...
View ArticleBroad stereotypes undercut message of Everybody's Talking About Jamie
While movie adaptations of stage musicals have remained popular through the years, it feels like 2021 has become the year of the musical. It started with In the Heights, which will soon be joined by...
View Article11 best September events no savvy Houston socialite should miss
Houston, it's time to dust off the tuxes and gowns. After a 2020 that saw myriad virtual offerings, in-person society and nonprofit events are back -- and not a moment too soon for organizations...
View ArticleHere are the top 12 things to do in Houston this weekend
This weekend offers up a wide range of fun, starting with a dazzling Diamond Gala with your Houston Astros (and the always fun Lyle Lovett), outdoor movies, a dad joke tournament (we're not kidding),...
View ArticleHouston food influencer flips out with new smash burger pop-up
One of Houston's most prominent food influencers will soon make the leap to becoming a food creator. Abbas Dhanani, better known as houstoneatz, has launched his own smash burger pop-up he's calling...
View ArticleTexas tops list of most popular states for international homebuyers
The Texas housing market is hot -- and not just for local buyers. The 2021 edition of the Texas International Homebuyers Report, recently released by Texas Realtors, shows that the Lone Star State was...
View ArticleBun B makes rodeo history with game-changing trill H-Town Takeover
While the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is (hopefully) a few months away, Bun B has already got a big event planned for it. The rapper/philanthropist/CultureMap Tastemaker Awards host/smash...
View Article3 luxurious Italian bedding sets to instantly upgrade your bedroom
The Italians know a thing or two about la dolce vita, and are masters of relaxation and indulgence. This all translates to Villa Cotton, a decadent linen company that features hand-painted designs and...
View Article9 best Houston plays + performances to catch in-person this September
Live, in-person and onstage theater is back. Yes, alongside some outdoor shows, we're finally going back inside some of our favorite venues for all the drama, comedy and music live performances can...
View ArticleThe mixmasters behind Houston's hottest cocktail bar, plus new BBQ
On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Justin Ware and Patrick Abalos join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss their East End cocktail bar Night Shift. The recently opened spot has...
View ArticleGlobal luxury brand Gucci unveils new lifestyle line in The Galleria
Fans of the storied and lavish fashion house Gucci: rejoice. The iconic brand has just unveiled a new lifestyle line for those who can't get enough GG in their life. The new collection will be...
View ArticleTexas civil rights groups file suit against restrictive new voting law
A coalition of community and civil rights groups in Texas has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott and company, in response to the passage of SB1, the new legislation that imposes a number of...
View ArticleWhere to shop in Houston: 10 must-hit spots and markets for September
Houston's retail industry is making major moves this month. Numerous established brands are diving into their first brick and mortar, a special occasion kidswear line is celebrating its tenth...
View Article4 Texas brands win big in H-E-B's quest for the best new products
Congratulations are in order for four Lone Star brands that just won big honors from San Antonio-based H-E-B. Dallas' Savor Patisserie snagged the $25,000 grand prize in H-E-B's Quest for Texas Best...
View ArticleHurricane Ida evacuees are now ready to adopt at Houston SPCA
Before Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, the Houston SPCA immediately responded to the request for help and preemptively evacuated as many shelter animals as possible. The Houston...
View ArticleUniversity of Houston prescribes homeless relief with new free clinic
Houston is no stranger to the plague of homelessness and now, a major university has a prescription for some relief. The University of Houston College of Nursing will open its new Nursing Health...
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