This Week's Hot Headlines

Opinions on Houston restaurant list leads this week's top stories Opinions on Houston restaurant list leads this week's top stories By Eric Sandler

9.23.17  |  12:00 pm

It's time to recap the most popular stories on CultureMap from this past week: 1. Breaking down Alison Cook ...

Freshly Squeezed

Austin's favorite juice bar opens second Houston location Austin's favorite juice bar opens second Houston location By Eric Sandler

9.22.17  |  3:25 pm

At some point in the recent past, juices and smoothies crossed from an up-and-coming trend to rivaling coffee shops as ...

After The Storm

Inside the Wortham Theater Center: Harvey leaves a soggy mess Inside the Wortham Theater Center: Harvey leaves a soggy mess By ABC13 Staff

9.22.17  |  2:53 pm

The Wortham Theater Center received extensive damage from Hurricane Harvey flood waters and will not be holding stage performances any ...

They Know Us So Well

TGI Fridays introduces alcohol delivery and Houston will be first TGI Fridays introduces alcohol delivery and Houston will be first By Teresa Gubbins

9.22.17  |  1:44 pm

Known 'round the world for its loaded potato skins, TGI Fridays is about to become even more famous as the ...

I Do in Style

What to wear to a fall wedding: 7 fail-safe tips for the right look What to wear to a fall wedding: 7 fail-safe tips for the right look By Raquel Greer

9.22.17  |  1:20 pm

Wedding season works a bit differently in Texas than other parts of the country. Our summers are excruciatingly hot, so ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 20

Hot Heights bar, restaurant closings are popular podcast topics Hot Heights bar, restaurant closings are popular podcast topics By CultureMap Staff

9.22.17  |  12:47 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," bartenders Terry Williams and Alex Negranza join CultureMap food editor ...

New York Fashion Week

Elizabeth Kennedy had a surreal experience even before dressing Oprah Elizabeth Kennedy had a surreal experience even before dressing Oprah By Clifford Pugh

9.22.17  |  10:14 am

It's got to be a surreal experience dressing Oprah Winfrey for an awards show, but Elizabeth Kennedy was already ...

Cocktail-worthy Mixers

Texas spirits company expands line of fresh, fruity cocktail mixers Texas spirits company expands line of fresh, fruity cocktail mixers By Claudia Alarcon

9.22.17  |  9:00 am

We are not fans of pre-made cocktail mixers in general, but a newly expanded line of all-natural, Texas-made blends is ...

Movie Review

Stronger is a weak excuse for an inspirational movie Stronger is a weak excuse for an inspirational movie By Alex Bentley

9.21.17  |  4:20 pm

Less than five years removed from the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, Hollywood has decided that now is the time ...

In the Works

Ronald McDonald House gets a major $22.5 million upgrade and expansion Ronald McDonald House gets a major $22.5 million upgrade and expansion By Marcy de Luna

9.21.17  |  3:41 pm

Ronald McDonald House Houston is getting a mega upgrade. The $22.5 million revamp of the organization's Holcombe House ...

New Museum flies high

$38 million Lone Star Flight Museum soars after Harvey delays opening $38 million Lone Star Flight Museum soars after Harvey delays opening By ABC13 Staff

9.21.17  |  1:11 pm

A vintage military aircraft museum in Galveston that was swamped by Hurricane Ike in 2008 and survived Harvey after recently ...

Pethouse Pet of the Week

Wanda the dog riffs on Casey Curry, America's Got Talent, football Wanda the dog riffs on Casey Curry, America's Got Talent, football By Ken Hoffman

9.21.17  |  11:34 am

This week's Pethouse Pet of the Week has a lot to say about Casey Curry, America's Got Talent ...

Music Matters

This week in music: Live concerts leave lots of choices for fans This week in music: Live concerts leave lots of choices for fans By Johnston Farrow

9.21.17  |  10:06 am

Cold beer and live music, what genius came up with that idea? The explosion of craft beer in Houston has ...

Exploring Texas

5 incredible caves to explore in the Texas Hill Country 5 incredible caves to explore in the Texas Hill Country By Cindy Brzostowski

9.21.17  |  9:00 am

Austin and its surrounding areas are known for beautiful Hill Country landscapes and plenty of outdoor recreation options — but don ...

Weekend events planner

Here are the top 9 things to do in Houston this weekend Here are the top 9 things to do in Houston this weekend By Marcy de Luna

9.20.17  |  5:00 pm

Don't have weekend plans yet? From spectacular concerts and haunted houses to a can’t-miss food event, we've ...

After The Storm

Magazine sees brighter day for resilient Houston after Harvey disaster Magazine sees brighter day for resilient Houston after Harvey disaster By Clifford Pugh

9.20.17  |  4:22 pm

After four dark days in Houston, the remnants of Hurricane Harvey finally left town and a bit of sun peeked ...

Day for Night 2017

Day for Night stakes its claim as best music fest in Texas with lineup Day for Night stakes its claim as best music fest in Texas with lineup By Johnston Farrow

9.20.17  |  2:12 pm

We live in age when music festivals are retreading and repeating themselves, driving fan apathy up and attendance numbers down ...

American Beauty

Houston hair stylist cut above the rest on new Lifetime reality show Houston hair stylist cut above the rest on new Lifetime reality show By Heather Staible

9.20.17  |  1:15 pm

Hair stylist Corey Ford sounds a bit groggy when we first start chatting over the phone. The Baytown native and ...

Prelude to Good Coffee

First taste: Duo brings acclaimed coffee to downtown office tower spot First taste: Duo brings acclaimed coffee to downtown office tower spot By Eric Sandler

9.20.17  |  10:36 am

For coffee drinking office workers in downtown Houston, cravings for lattes and cold brew will mostly be satisfied by one ...