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Houston's West African cuisine shines in celebrity chef's PBS series Houston's West African cuisine shines in celebrity chef's PBS series By Eric Sandler

1.27.20  |  3:57 pm

Houston restaurants are no strangers to reality TV. Everyone from Anthony Bourdain to Guy Fieri and Andrew Zimmern have explored ...

Burgers and brides

Whataburger says 'I do' to free Valentine's Day wedding in Houston Whataburger says 'I do' to free Valentine's Day wedding in Houston By John Egan

1.27.20  |  3:00 pm

If you’re in love with Whataburger, like so many Texans are, and planning to get hitched, then prepare to ...

in defense of fiers

Ken Hoffman leaps to the defense of the Houston Astros whistleblower Ken Hoffman leaps to the defense of the Houston Astros whistleblower By Ken Hoffman

1.27.20  |  2:00 pm

Former Astros pitcher, Mike Fiers, might not have been the right person — but he did the right thing. Voices on ...

The First Rainbow Coalition

Texas filmmaker spotlights gritty struggle for equality in new film Texas filmmaker spotlights gritty struggle for equality in new film By Craig D. Lindsey

1.27.20  |  12:52 pm

This week, Channel 8, Houston's PBS station, will air The First Rainbow Coalition, an hour-length documentary on the young ...

This week in dining

These are the 9 best food and drink events in Houston this week These are the 9 best food and drink events in Houston this week By Holly Beretto

1.27.20  |  11:23 am

Monday night's Truffle Masters competition may have sold out, but this week offers lots of other entertaining options for ...

remembering john altobelli

Houston family remembers UH baseball alum killed in California crash Houston family remembers UH baseball alum killed in California crash By ABC13 Staff

1.27.20  |  9:35 am

A University of Houston alum was with basketball legend Kobe Bryant and seven others when their helicopter crashed near Los ...

2 buffburgers shutter

Buff Houston burger joint announces surprise shutter of 2 locations Buff Houston burger joint announces surprise shutter of 2 locations By Eric Sandler

1.27.20  |  8:24 am

Houstonians have a seemingly limitless appetite for burgers, but even the hottest trends have their limits. One local burger restaurant ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Bed Bath & Beyond's closings top Houston's 5 most popular stories Bed Bath & Beyond's closings top Houston's 5 most popular stories By Eric Sandler

1.25.20  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.  1. Home goods ...

royal rumble 2020

Get ready to rumble at a massive Minute Maid Park WWE throwdown Get ready to rumble at a massive Minute Maid Park WWE throwdown By Ken Hoffman

1.24.20  |  3:50 pm

Last we saw Ricochet, the high-flying WWE superstar was writhing on the mat in breathless agony, the victim of a ...

Movie Review

Guy Ritchie gets back down to dirty business in The Gentlemen Guy Ritchie gets back down to dirty business in The Gentlemen By Alex Bentley

1.24.20  |  2:30 pm

Writer/director Guy Ritchie has produced quite the varied filmography over the past 10 years, including two Sherlock Holmes movies ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 128

Local coffee stars' piping hot story, plus EaDo's new patio lounge Local coffee stars' piping hot story, plus EaDo's new patio lounge By CultureMap Staff

1.24.20  |  12:12 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," sisters Ecky and Niken Prabanto join CultureMap food editor Eric ...

Pet of the Week

Meet Tails, the darling Dutch shepherd, CultureMap's pet of the week Meet Tails, the darling Dutch shepherd, CultureMap's pet of the week By Ken Hoffman

1.24.20  |  11:30 am

Name: Tails. Usually I list famous people with the same name as that week's Pet of the week, but ...

Russo's in The Heights

Expanding Houston restaurant brings New York-style pies to The Heights Expanding Houston restaurant brings New York-style pies to The Heights By Eric Sandler

1.24.20  |  10:00 am

The Heights' pizza scene is heating up. Russo's New York Pizzeria will bring its oversized pies to White Oak ...

Texas on Top

New Zillow study crowns Texas homes the most valuable in the country New Zillow study crowns Texas homes the most valuable in the country By Lindsey Wilson

1.24.20  |  9:15 am

If it seems like home values in Texas are soaring, that's because, well, they really are. Real estate site ...

Royal treatment

Luxurious San Antonio castle lets guests live like royalty for $750 Luxurious San Antonio castle lets guests live like royalty for $750 By John Egan

1.24.20  |  1:35 am

On your next getaway to Alamo City, you very well might check out a lodging option like San Antonio’s ...

check these rides

7 can't-miss and electrifying rides at the Houston Auto Show 7 can't-miss and electrifying rides at the Houston Auto Show By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, AutomotiveMap

1.23.20  |  5:16 pm

Whether you’re in the market for a new SUV or just going to browse the buffet, there are hundreds ...

10 things to know

10 things to know in Houston food: Openings, closings, and more 10 things to know in Houston food: Openings, closings, and more By Eric Sandler

1.23.20  |  1:01 pm

Editor’s note: Houston’s restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let ...

the obamas are coming to houston

Famed Barack and Michelle Obama portraits head to Houston at MFAH Famed Barack and Michelle Obama portraits head to Houston at MFAH By Tarra Gaines

1.23.20  |  11:23 am

Get ready, Houston: The Obamas are on the move and will be making H-Town a temporary home in 2022 at ...

a kinder gift

Houston philanthropists gift local organization with $1 million check Houston philanthropists gift local organization with $1 million check By Holly Beretto

1.23.20  |  10:30 am

Beloved Houston philanthropists, Rich and Nancy Kinder, recently wrote a huge check to the United Way of Greater Houston — and ...