Yay Canada

Celebrate Canada Day with star chefs and whisky at this Montrose spot Celebrate Canada Day with star chefs and whisky at this Montrose spot By Eric Sandler

6.18.19  |  1:50 pm

Although Riel serves a genre-bending mix of Asian, European, and Gulf Coast-influenced dishes, chef-owner Ryan Lachaine revels in his status ...

State Fair News

New stuff at 2019 State Fair of Texas includes puppets and selfies New stuff at 2019 State Fair of Texas includes puppets and selfies By Teresa Gubbins

6.18.19  |  12:22 pm

The 2019 State Fair of Texas kicks off on September 27 with several new attractions, including puppets, new rides, and ...

Live Music Now

These are the 6 best concerts in Houston this week These are the 6 best concerts in Houston this week By Johnston Farrow

6.18.19  |  10:45 am

The dog days of summer aren't over — they've just begun. But as the days heat up, so do ...

order up

Self-driving pizza delivery vehicles will soon hit Houston's roads Self-driving pizza delivery vehicles will soon hit Houston's roads By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

6.18.19  |  9:30 am

Unmanned vehicles are taking over Houston, any way you slice it. Nuro, the robotics company specializing in commercialized self-driving cars ...

Weekend getaways

Beyond Schlitterbahn: Places to eat, visit, and stay in New Braunfels Beyond Schlitterbahn: Places to eat, visit, and stay in New Braunfels By Brandon Watson

6.18.19  |  6:00 am

As the temperature rises in Houston, chances are that many travelers are planning to splash around at Schlitterbahn or tube ...

Cheers!

Houston craft brewers may now sell beer to-go after Texas drafts bill Houston craft brewers may now sell beer to-go after Texas drafts bill By Brandon Watson

6.17.19  |  5:20 pm

After years of being burdened by what many dubbed an unfair regulation, the Texas craft beer industry scored a major ...

be prepared to stop

Prepare for more traffic at clogged Southwest Freeway/610 interchange Prepare for more traffic at clogged Southwest Freeway/610 interchange By Steven Devadanam

6.17.19  |  4:12 pm

Inner-Loopers and commuters traveling through the interchange of I-69 and I-610 now face another summer headache. An inside lane has ...

Is Candytopia worth it?

5 reasons why every Houstonian should feast on this candy wonderland 5 reasons why every Houstonian should feast on this candy wonderland By Eric Sandler

6.17.19  |  3:15 pm

Houston’s summertime sweet treat has opened its doors. Candytopia, the interactive art installation, has arrived in the former home ...

Opt for Optimism

Houstonians raise a glass to kindness and optimism at annual wine walk Houstonians raise a glass to kindness and optimism at annual wine walk

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6.17.19  |  2:00 pm

There are two things guaranteed to put people in a good mood: wine and free stuff. CultureMap and Frost Bank ...

what-a-change

Ken Hoffman digs into the juiciest questions after Whataburger's sale Ken Hoffman digs into the juiciest questions after Whataburger's sale By Ken Hoffman

6.17.19  |  1:01 pm

The headline induced heart palpations in drive-thru burger fans across Texas and neighboring states … “Texas-based Whataburger sells to new owner ...

Cool Coding

Want to get in on Houston's booming tech scene? Here's how. Want to get in on Houston's booming tech scene? Here's how.

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6.17.19  |  12:00 pm

Texas is where tech happens, and nowhere knows it better than Houston. Home to both emerging startups and established industry ...

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

6.17.19  |  10:45 am

For adventurous diners and drinkers, this week's round up offers a host of options to sample new libations and ...

Dolce Vita on the block

Popular Montrose pizzeria's days could be numbered with impending sale Popular Montrose pizzeria's days could be numbered with impending sale By Eric Sandler

6.17.19  |  9:25 am

Fans of Dolce Vita may want to contemplate visiting the Montrose pizzeria sooner than later. The restaurant may not be ...

bbva in the green

Houston power brokers and global bankers toast MFAH's rooftop garden Houston power brokers and global bankers toast MFAH's rooftop garden By Steven Devadanam

6.17.19  |  6:00 am

What: BBVA Roof Garden cocktail reception Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The scoop: The ornate rooftop green space at ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston chef's global win and new Montrose restaurant lead top stories Houston chef's global win and new Montrose restaurant lead top stories By Eric Sandler

6.15.19  |  12:00 pm

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

Movie Review

Despite killer cast, The Dead Don't Die is as lifeless as its zombies Despite killer cast, The Dead Don't Die is as lifeless as its zombies By Alex Bentley

6.14.19  |  4:10 pm

The films of Jim Jarmusch are most definitely an acquired taste. The stories he tells can be slow to unfold ...

On the Market

Sophistication blooms in elegantly appointed Houston home Sophistication blooms in elegantly appointed Houston home

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6.14.19  |  3:15 pm

7902 North Villa Ct. Houston, TX 77055 Neighborhood: Hilshire Village Style: Traditional Square footage: 4,201 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 ...

in-flight save

Fast-acting flight attendant rescues Ken Hoffman from airline agony Fast-acting flight attendant rescues Ken Hoffman from airline agony By Ken Hoffman

6.14.19  |  2:11 pm

We all have our share of airline horror stories. Here’s one that started as a nightmare but ended happily ...

Whata-change

Texas-based Whataburger sells to new owner amid expansion plans Texas-based Whataburger sells to new owner amid expansion plans By Brandon Watson

6.14.19  |  1:23 pm

After 69 years as a family business, Whataburger has a new owner. In a June 14 release, the beloved San ...