good as gold

Boutique Australian furniture brand opens first U.S. studio in Houston

Real Talk

Movie icon Sean Astin shares personal story at Houston luncheon

beam me up

Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen flies into Houston for Comicpalooza

A CultureMap exclusive

Cult favorite Houston burger joint adds new co-owner to power future growth

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

New on 19th

Creative new Heights restaurant spices up diner fare with Asian flavors

the lion roars

Successful pop-up chef opens a new all-day cafe and bakery in the Heights

CITY LIFE

landing scuttled

Nonprofit Houston news outlet will shutter after only 2 years

pedal power activated

150 miles of bayou trails connect Houston's major urban parks

Why more Texans are choosing medical cannabis for relief

ENTERTAINMENT

weekend event planner

These are the 14 best things happening in Houston this weekend

all that jazz

Beloved Houston patio bar celebrates 10 years with live jazz album

TRAVEL

H2OOH

Sparkling crystal lagoon to make a splash at luxury Hill Country resort

best new stays

Chic Houston property named one of Esquire's best new hotels for 2025

Get hooked on Port Aransas, the fishing capital of Texas

REAL ESTATE

Blending art and function

Bespoke and modern Montrose home hits the market for $2.5 million

Home At Last

Here's how many days Texans work each month to afford their mortgages

Experience paradise daily at this new-home community near Galveston

ARTS

Best April Art openings

Art cars, elephants, and 8 more can't-miss April openings in Houston

HOME + DESIGN

Go fish

Houston pop artist turns Xennial nostalgia into collectible ceramics

teamwork makes the dream work

Houston designer's talented team brings Blade Runner style to new sushi spot

a very fine house

Top Texas interior designers team up for first-ever Round Top Showhouse

FASHION + BEAUTY

ETHEREAL ELEGANCE

Luxe Latin American brand taps Houston to debut new spring/summer line

WHERE TO SHOP in April

12 new Houston boutiques, collections, and pop-ups to shop right now

oxygen and chill

Houston's cozy new wellness club blends comfort with clinical-grade care