Shelby's Social Diary

Young professionals party in sophisticated style at CultureMap Mixer on the Map at The Grove

By Shelby Hodge

03.14.13 | 6:00 am

An early arrival at CultureMap's Mixer on the Map at The Grove, Richard Tran was the first, among many, to sign up for membership in one of the four non-profits promoting their causes on this p ...

Beautiful Beer

Saint Arnold hires a big-name restaurant chef: Beloved brewery getting into the food business

By Whitney Radley

02.21.13 | 3:01 pm

Want some substance with those suds? Saint Arnold Brewing Company has hired on Ryan Savoie — most recently of The Grove, and formerly executive chef at Pizzeria Alto — to helm its ...

Foodie News

Where to get your brunch on for Houston Restaurant Weeks: Five opulent, don't-miss deals

By Sarah Rufca

08.01.12 | 1:51 pm

Opulence: Brunch has it. The meal also known as "breakfast's slutty sister" just has that certain something (gravy?) that makes it better than the two meals it replaces on lazy weeken ...

Food for Thought

Food with a view: The most scenic restaurants in Houston

By Marene Gustin

06.30.12 | 5:15 pm

I love the outdoors. OK, for everyone who knows me, if you can please stop laughing for a moment, I’ll explain. I love the beauty of nature, the city skyline, the bustling streets. ...

Sundown at the Grove Presented by Land Rover Houston Central

The Grove

07.11.12 - 09.26.12

For summer 2012, The Grove, Discovery Green and Mix 96.5 have partnered to create a new happy hour series. Enjoy cocktails, live music, lite bites and guest artists from the worlds of fashion, arts

Discovering Summer Fun

Five free events you don't want to miss at Discovery Green: From the dog Olympics to Rainbow

By Joel Luks

05.28.12 | 10:48 am

It wasn't long ago that what is now the center of downtown outdoor life was industrial land and concrete parking lots. Around $180 million in acquisition and improvement costs later, Disco ...

Last Chef Standing

We're down to the Elite Eight! Houston restaurant challenge pits foodie powers against each other

By Whitney Radley

03.23.12 | 2:55 pm

The first round of CultureMap's Last Chef Standing Restaurant Challenge ended with tight scores and narrow margins — this was inevitable, with superb chefs and delicious foodie ...

Last Chef Standing

The Houston restaurant bracket comes down to the wire: Matchups that need your swing votes

By Sarah Rufca

03.22.12 | 11:24 am

It wouldn't be a bracket competition without some buzzer beaters. The eight first round matchups in CultureMap's first-ever Last Chef Standing online bracket competition are showing som ...

Shelby's Social Diary

Movie magic: Ethan Hawke buzz spreads through Cinema Arts Festival launch party in The Grove

By Shelby Hodge

10.18.11 | 5:49 pm

The Grove was grooving Monday night when the Houston Cinema Arts Society worked to stir up interest in the Nov. 9-13 Cinema Arts Festival Houston with an indoor-outdoor twilight cocktail recep ...

Shelby's Social Diary

CultureMap's "Painting in the Park" adventure brings out young professionals' colorfully wild side

By Shelby Hodge

10.12.11 | 3:22 pm

Who knew that so many would-be Manets, Monets and Grandma Moseses lurked beneath the somber suits of the city's young professionals? Well, they turned out in sell-out numbers at Discovery Green ...