Wild child

Budding new Heights CBD bar gets wild with buzzy cocktails and infused coffee

Wild is blooming in The Heights.

Photo courtesy of Wild Concepts

Cousins Adyson and Andrew Alvis, the duo behind West U's Grinders Coffee Bar & The CBD Apothecary are upping their game. The pair just launched Wild in The Heights, a one-stop-shop featuring coffee, cocktails, and CBD. It's located at 2121 N. Shepherd Dr.

“Wild brings a one-of-a-kind experience, whether you’re looking to grab a coffee or cocktails with friends or looking for a product to help with muscle pain or relaxation," said co-founder Adyson Alvis in a press release announcing the new spot. "We wanted to create a space where everyone has a unique and enjoyable experience unlike anywhere in Houston.”

Indeed, Wild is a first of its kind in the Lone Star State. While there are thousands of spots across Texas that offer coffee, cocktail and CBD, we haven't found any that do it all in one place.

Here, guests will find cocktails like the Flower Power, which blends Fords gin with Hangar 1 Mandarin vodka, hibiscus, pineapple, ginger, and lime; coffee concoctions such as the Lucky Charms, made with Wild's signature blend coffee, Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey, Drambuie, honey, and marshmallows; and the Pink Loco, an elixir of raspberry, coconut, citrus, mint and 20 milligrams of Full Spectrum CBD.

Frozen drinks are also available. The pair also partnered with Heights-based coffee company Tenfold to offer selections from around the world. Wild's coffee bar selections include traditional and specialty items, such as a honey lavender latte and matcha latte.

Those who want a kick to their coffee can check out selections like the Skywalker OG, with in-house vanilla syrup infused with 20 milligrams of Full Spectrum CBD

The cousins wanted their spot to be a place for others to kick back and relax. The décor and vibe were inspired by their travels in Southeast Asia, Mexico, and Indonesia. The interior features light wood with pops of color from pink neon signs and walls covered in tropical greenery.

Look for rattan light fixtures and an array of seating that includes lounge space, bistro tables, and barstools. London-based branding agency Harrison created Wild's concept and product line.

Already buzzing in the neighborhood, Wild carries a range of hemp products, including their own branded gummies, flowers, and pre-rolls, along with a large selection from top brands, several based in the Lone Star State, such as Texarkana, Hometown Hero, Bayou City Hemp Co., and others.

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Wild; 2121 N. Shepherd Dr.; hours are Sunday through Thursday from 8 am-midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 8 am-2 am.

Wild is blooming in The Heights.

Photo courtesy of Wild Concepts

Wild is blooming in The Heights.

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steakhouse switcheroo

River Oaks restaurant fields a new menu devoted to prime and wagyu steaks

Courtesy of Fielding's Steak

The new menu includes steak and sides such as onion rings.

A River Oaks restaurant is switching things up. After a year of operations, Fielding’s River Oaks has rebranded as Fielding’s Steak with an all-new menu that will launch on Tuesday, January 27.

While the restaurant has always served steaks from Texas ranch 44 Farms, Fielding’s Steak leans more heavily into beef with more cuts and more kinds of beefs, including both American and Japanese wagyu. Similarly, diners can pair their steaks with steakhouse sides such as lobster mac and cheese, creamed spinach, and onion rings.

The new menu starts with four prime steaks — filet, ribeye, NY strip, and bavette — along with a dry-aged cuts including a 35-ounce cowboy ribeye, a porterhouse, a 12-ounce bone-in ribeye, and a 22-ounce bone-in ribeye. Those seeking the most luxurious experience may opt for a wagyu tasting that features four ounces each of Japanese, Australian, and American striploin.

Appetizers and salads include a number of familiar dishes, such as lobster bisque, wedge salad, fried calamari, shrimp cocktail, and an imperial crabcake. Non-steak entrees include maple-brined salmon, lobster risotto, lamb chops, and a grilled Kurobata pork chop with apple mostarda.

Fielding’s River Oaks opened in December 2024. Part of Fielding’s Culinary Group, The Woodlands-based hospitality company behind Fielding’s Local Kitchen & Bar and Fielding’s Wood Grill, the restaurant served a European-inspired menu that included pizzas, pastas, steaks, and seafood.

“Fielding’s Steak represents the natural evolution of who we are and where we’re going,” said CEO Cary Attar said in a statement. “We wanted to create a true steakhouse experience — one that’s chef-driven, ingredient-focused, and worthy of the River Oaks dining scene — while still feeling warm, welcoming, and unmistakably Fielding’s. This new menu allows us to showcase exceptional proteins, refined flavors, and a level of execution that reflects our passion for hospitality and culinary excellence.”

Fielding’s Steak will be open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch from 11:30 am-3 pm and dinner beginning at 5 pm. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

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