Drink Up

Houston's bar power is recognized: Local spots named South's Best Bars by prominent magazine

By Whitney Radley

01.19.13 | 8:58 am

Just when our egos are in check and our appetites quelled, Houston's food and drink scene gets more recognition — this time, with two of our favorite watering holes earning spots in ...

Hometown Glory

Houston's new funky restaurant row gets a shout out from a major magazine

By Sarah Rufca

11.27.12 | 10:02 am

Southern Living, also known as your mom's favorite magazine that doesn't feature Oprah on the cover every month, has a feature on Houston's Lower Westheimer strip in the December issue. ...

So Many Choices

Peek into the homes of strangers without getting arrested: It's a home tour-packed weekend

By Whitney Radley

05.04.12 | 7:27 am

Are you inspired by the homes of strangers? Do you like to balance your curiosity with a certain amount of social politeness? This weekend, get a sneak peek into others' homes on three sepa ...

CultureMap Video

A home fit for a magazine: An exclusive tour of Houston's first Southern Living home

By Whitney Radley

05.03.12 | 2:02 pm

Tucked in among a row of nice, neat houses, on a street just south of central Bellaire, Houston's first Southern Living Showcase Home stands.  The $1.4 million, 4,777-square-foot home ...

Southern Living Showcase Home Houston 2012

05.04.12 - 05.20.12

Southern hospitality comes home to Houston when Stone Acorn Builders debuts the city's first Southern Living Showcase Home for three weekends. Located at 5307 Aspen in Bellaire, the 4,777-squar

Hometown Glory

National magazine dubs Houston one of the 10 tastiest cities — no other Texas town makes the cut

By Sarah Rufca

12.20.11 | 5:30 pm

We've already heard that Southern Living magazine digs Sugar Hooker Rebecca Masson's cookies and Chris Shepherd's Underbelly, but it looks like the magazine is pretty taken with Ho ...

Foodie News

The Sugar Hooker hooks Southern Living: Rebecca Masson gets mag love

By Sarah Rufca

12.15.11 | 11:54 am

It looks like Chris Shepherd isn't the only Houston chef getting some love from Southern Living in 2012. Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar posted a preview of the January issue, which featur ...

Foodie News

Let the buzz begin: Bon Appétit names Underbelly among America's most anticipated restaurants

By Sarah Rufca

12.14.11 | 11:11 am

Considering the national attention his work at Catalan inspired, it's no surprise that Chris Shepherd's forthcoming restaurant has more than just Houstonians chomping at the bit for a taste ...