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Justin Verlander's national TV shout out for favorite Houston burger leads week's top stories

Houston Astros Team Up 4 Kids and K9s 2019 Justin Verlander and Kate Upton

Justin Verlander and Kate Upton are Nancy's Hustle regulars.

Photo by Daniel Ortiz

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

1. Justin Verlander shouts out his favorite Houston burger on national TV. Apparently, it's about the brioche English muffin bun.

2. Garth Brooks electrifies sellout NRG crowd with 2 hours of hits, double encore, and surprise Trisha Yearwood appearance. The 31-song set served as complete fan service with a perfect balance of hits, deep cuts, and covers.

3. Garth Brooks reveals his abs, favorite BBQ, hilarious fitness tips, and more ahead of his NRG Stadium show. The country music legend bantered with the media before his sold-out performance.

4. Viral hug after harrowing accident in Pearland Little League victory is what America needs right now. The unexpected display of sportsmanship drew national attention.

5. Contemporary 'treehouse' masterpiece in Piney Point blooms on market for $2.8 million. Clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, exquisite hardwoods, and open floor plans are only the beginning of this stylish home.

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New Memorial City development leads Houston's top 5 stories this week

Courtesy of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

Greenside will feature a one-acre greenspace.

Editor's note:It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. The top Houston news includes a family-friendly Memorial City development, a Montrose pizzeria closure, and a stylish new lounge for Upper Kirby. Get the details below, and find fun stuff do in town this weekend here.

1. New development with 1-acre green space coming to Memorial City area. The rapidly growing area will soon be home to Greenside, boasting a mix of restaurant, retail, and other family-friendly businesses, designed by the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture.

2. Creative Montrose pizzeria will shutter after only a year-and-a-half. ElRo Pizza & Crudo will close at the end of the year, due to a steady decline in business.

3. Stylish new lounge shakes up Houston with art-inspired drinks and caviar. Cheers to this new nightlife spot, which is now open in Upper Kirby.

Sante cocktail lounge Sante's Garden Room is decorated with two olive trees. Photo by Chris Furia

4. These are the 6 most affordable ZIP codes for Houston renters. One of these ZIPs is also among the 10 most affordable in the U.S.

5. 15 Houston restaurants crafting nostalgic and decadent ice cream sundaes. The classic ice cream sundae is having a moment, and these restaurants are serving up decadent versions.

This Week's Hot Headlines

Justin Verlander's national TV shout out for favorite Houston burger leads week's top stories

Stylish new lounge shakes up Houston with art-inspired drinks and caviar

These are the 6 most affordable ZIP codes for Houston renters

Veteran chef opens affordable new Thai restaurant in West Houston

This Week's Hot Headlines

New Memorial City development leads Houston's top 5 stories this week