meet the tastemakers

Houston's 11 best chefs of 2026 are leading the city's rise to prominence

Prep to Protest

Texans have one month to lower their property taxes by protesting

that's baller

Houston hypes FIFA World Cup with new Guinness World Record

Fun with Time

Interactive adventure Time Mission clocks into Houston development

Stepping up

Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Delicious Destinations

Houston dubbed top-10 best foodie city in America by Food & Wine

Meet the Tastemakers

The 11 best restaurants of 2026 showcase Houston's world-class status

The week in eating

10 things to know in Houston food: Openings, closings, and Astros discounts

Solutions in a Snap

What's for dinner? Snap Kitchen responds to Houstonians' most persistent question.

CITY LIFE

This Week's Hot Headlines

Historic Houston hotel unveils major makeover and more top stories

reimagining toyota center

$180 million renovation plan unveiled for Houston's Toyota Center

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston pickleball hot spot surprisingly shutters and more top stories

Good Things Come in Threes

How one Houston mom faced a high-risk pregnancy with triplets and came home with three healthy babies

ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend event planner

These are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Spring Into Fun

Spring is hopping at City Place with a full season of fun

TRAVEL

Get your kicks

Texas is just the start of the ultimate Route 66 road trip

Best New Stays

Art-filled Houston stay named one of Esquire's best new hotels for 2026

it's park season

Texas' 2 national parks boast best scenery in the U.S., per report

Gear up for Gulf Coast fair fun at the 2026 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo

REAL ESTATE

HAUTE PROPERTIES

Mrs. Baird's family's Hill Country ranch hits market for $10.9 million

meet the merkaba

Houston design star plans wellness-focused condo project near Memorial Park

Rental Report

This Houston 'burb saw 6th biggest drop in rent prices in U.S. in 2026

ARTS

untitled art 2026

Prestigious contemporary art fair returns to Houston for 2026

HOME + DESIGN

putting on the ritz

Award-winning designer dishes on Houston's new Ritz-Carlton high-rise

Marburger Farm updated

Round Top's 43-acre antique show unveils renovations for spring 2026

Soul Searching

New York design veteran goes hunting for vintage finds at Round Top

FASHION + BEAUTY

SPRING FLING

Houston Ballet's Spring Nutcracker Market returns with 150 vendors

WHERE TO SHOP IN APRIL

Where to shop in Houston right now: 13 spots to get ready for spring

EFFORTLESS EDIT

Shop Carolyn Bessette's minimal '90s style at these 8 Houston spots