Links we love today

Conan and Letterman's late night hangout, Dita von Teese bares all,cupcake-filled sausages and more

Here are the links we loved today:

Happy birthday Tina Fey! Here are 10 GIFs honoring the lovely Lemon.

CollegeHumor’s annual all-nighter is coming up! Get excited.

The Paris Review interviews author Georges Simenon.

The Rumpus talks to burlesque master / ex-Mrs. Manson Dita von Teese.

I’m not sure how to react to these cupcake-filled sausages.

How many of these weirdest children’s book authors of all time have you read?

Let’s all write Facebook updates for fictional characters over at The New Yorker.

The Rumpus presents another installment of “Super Sad True Habits of Writers.”

Let’s learn about German father’s day!

Austin Sketch Fest interviews CultureMap editor / Encyclopedia Show curator Michael Grauppman.

Indie band Handsome Furs have announced their breakup (which does not bode well for the married duo).

Last night’s epic Late Night convergence: Conan visits Letterman, talks Leno:

Here's a trailer for the upcoming Sex and the City pre-series, The Carrie Diaries, whether you want it or not:

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This Week's Hot Headlines

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.