stand up for tacos Growing Houston street-style taqueria rolls into Montrose this week Oct 29, 2025 | 12:00 pm Eric Sandler
real estate news Memorial City developer acquires all of CityCentre's retail properties Oct 14, 2025 | 12:21 pm Eric Sandler
The Starling shall rise Houston developer reveals first details of transformative Montrose project Mar 6, 2025 | 9:15 am Brianna McClane
The coolest of cats Friends share memories of Houston musician Scott Gertner, who died this week May 2, 2025 | 5:30 pm Craig D. Lindsey
Meet the Tastemakers Meet the 11 rising star chefs mixing up Houston's dynamic restaurant scene Feb 18, 2025 | 9:29 am Eric Sandler
feel the heat Famous South African chicken chain flies into new Montrose development Sep 6, 2024 | 12:37 pm Eric Sandler
Spicing up Montrose New Houston restaurant's design immerses diners in West African culture Sep 27, 2024 | 12:14 pm Emily Cotton
on the blok Acclaimed West African restaurant set to open first brick and mortar location in Montrose Jan 8, 2024 | 12:59 pm Eric Sandler
Most anticipated openings of 2024 The ultimate list of more than 70 Houston bars and restaurants opening in 2024 Jan 4, 2024 | 1:29 pm Eric Sandler
back in the catbird seat Bobby Heugel swoops in to rescue suddenly shuttered Montrose dive bar Aug 2, 2023 | 2:00 pm Eric Sandler
NYT on HOU New York Times showcases Bayou City's best in glowing '36 hours in Houston' travel guide Jan 19, 2023 | 9:59 am Eric Sandler
Spa dreams Multi-million-dollar Houston nail spa opens opulent new pampering palace in Post Oak Centre Jul 7, 2023 | 6:00 am Holly Beretto
that voodoo they do Edgy Portland doughnut chain casts a spell in Katy with creative and scandalous treats Jul 20, 2022 | 2:50 pm Eric Sandler
that voodoo that they do Edgy Portland doughnut chain sweetens up northwest Houston with new location Apr 26, 2022 | 1:40 pm Eric Sandler
the big 5-0 Houston's biggest art festival returns to Memorial Park for its 50th bash Mar 21, 2022 | 3:55 pm Steven Devadanam
Neighborhood Restaurants of the Year Houston's 9 best neighborhood restaurants reflect our city's diverse dining Mar 23, 2022 | 11:20 am Eric Sandler
allergen-friendly austin restaurant Allergy-friendly Austin restaurant freshens up Montrose development with healthy fare Feb 2, 2022 | 1:50 pm Eric Sandler
off to la la land Houston's 'most Insta-worthy' new cafe brews up signature lattes, avocado toast, and kindness in Montrose's hottest hub Aug 17, 2022 | 1:05 pm Eric Sandler
where to eat right now Where to eat in Houston right now: 8 best new patio restaurants to fall for this month with al fresco fare Sep 28, 2022 | 2:04 pm Eric Sandler
where to eat right now Where to eat in Houston right now: 8 exciting new restaurants for November Nov 19, 2021 | 1:25 pm Eric Sandler
great scott H-E-B's charming frontman Scott McClelland keeps the faith in revealing new public Houston event Sep 30, 2022 | 6:30 pm Steven Devadanam
What's Eric Eating Episode 181 Houston's decadent 'fusion' Italian bakery, plus fine fare at a Japanese pub Feb 12, 2021 | 11:50 am CultureMap Staff
Avondale relocating Montrose restaurant and wine shop will relocate after 10 years on Westheimer Jul 21, 2021 | 10:36 am Eric Sandler
What's Eric Eating Episode 201 Star chef-owner reveals what's next for Houston's hottest restaurant, plus a gratifying new bistro Jul 22, 2021 | 10:25 am CultureMap Staff
Ciao, Montrose! New Italian restaurant from owners of River Oaks hot spots heads to buzzy Montrose development Jun 1, 2021 | 1:50 pm Eric Sandler
gotta get ganni Gen Z and millennial favorite fashion brand opening first Texas locale in Montrose's hottest hub Apr 13, 2022 | 3:35 pm Steven Devadanam
Oh Brooklyn, Brooklyn Brooklyn-based ice cream shop opens first Houston location this weekend with 2 tastes Texans love May 3, 2021 | 8:33 am Eric Sandler
Tudor splendor Historic Montrose landmark estate courts market at $3.25 million Dec 18, 2020 | 3:17 pm Holly Beretto
houstonians helping now Here's how to help Houston relief groups rushing to aid Hurricane Ida victims Aug 30, 2021 | 8:45 am Steven Devadanam
Voodoo in Montrose Edgy Portland doughnut chain cooks up new Montrose location Jun 15, 2020 | 3:30 pm Eric Sandler
This Week's Hot Headlines Houston proposed 'super-freeway' speeds to top of week's 5 most popular stories Feb 15, 2020 | 12:00 pm Eric Sandler
Do they have good fences? Houston's 11 best neighborhood restaurants dish out divine daily dining Mar 4, 2020 | 3:40 pm Eric Sandler
Black Lab Will Shutter Mainstay British pub and jazz cafe will shutter after 33 years in Montrose Nov 8, 2019 | 8:38 am Eric Sandler
Better bagels in bellaire Beloved bagel shop and deli expands with a massive second location in Bellaire Nov 6, 2019 | 10:31 am Eric Sandler
a place for travelers Eclectic and globally inspired new restaurant brightens up former Aqui space in Montrose Aug 7, 2019 | 9:21 am Eric Sandler
Dolce Vita on the block Popular Montrose pizzeria's days could be numbered with impending sale Jun 17, 2019 | 9:25 am Eric Sandler
cool bites 10 Houston restaurants to chill out with icy eats and sweet treats this summer May 23, 2019 | 2:15 pm Megha Tejpal
where to eat right now Where to eat in Houston right now: 9 best new restaurants to kick off 2020 Jan 30, 2020 | 10:15 am Eric Sandler
General Tso's in River Oaks 'Futuristic' Chinese restaurant's new location takes over former River Oaks hot spot Feb 28, 2019 | 8:55 am Eric Sandler
where to eat right now Where to eat in Houston right now: 7 best new restaurants for November Nov 21, 2019 | 9:35 am Eric Sandler
where to eat right now Where to eat in Houston right now: 9 best restaurants serving up something new Oct 30, 2019 | 10:05 am Eric Sandler
Match point Ken Hoffman aces the question of an average Joe winning a point against Serena Williams Jul 16, 2019 | 3:45 pm Ken Hoffman
where to shop Where to shop in Houston right now: 5 stores to hit in January Jan 23, 2019 | 1:45 pm Julia Davila
First taste of Aqui Award-winning Austin chef's new Montrose eatery arrives quietly, but delivers bold flavors Aug 15, 2017 | 1:20 pm Eric Sandler
What's Eric Eating Episode 10 Restaurant designer and BBQ news are hot topics on What's Eric Eating podcast Jul 7, 2017 | 10:12 am CultureMap Staff
Big Changes at Underbelly The baller boards are back! Chris Shepherd's steakhouse to take over Underbelly Dec 18, 2017 | 7:59 am Eric Sandler
Where to Eat Now Where to eat in Houston right now: 10 vibrant new restaurants for August Aug 20, 2018 | 1:30 pm Eric Sandler
First Impressions of UB Preserv Chris Shepherd's new restaurant gets off to a strong start on opening night May 9, 2018 | 9:05 am Eric Sandler
Scenes From The World Series Parade 1 million reasons to love the Astros: Orange crush stirs up wild, wonderful celebration at epic World Series parade Nov 4, 2017 | 5:50 am Clifford Pugh
Sneak Peek at FM Kitchen & Bar Sneak peek: Top chef highlights comfort food classics, live music at new restaurant May 10, 2017 | 10:48 am Eric Sandler
Restaurant Openings Guide 21 exciting bars and restaurants coming to Houston this summer Jun 5, 2017 | 11:04 am Eric Sandler
Where to Eat Now Where to Eat Now: With World Series over, catch fall's 12 best new restaurants Nov 16, 2017 | 10:44 am Eric Sandler
End of Royal Oak Era Montrose Sunday funday spot set to close with mega partying, plans to reopen with new concept Aug 16, 2016 | 10:00 am Eric Sandler
Top Small Venue Legendary Houston dance club named one of America's top small music venues Mar 7, 2016 | 10:13 am Clifford Pugh
Meet FM Burger Triniti chef brings Shake Shack-style burger joint to Washington Ave Jul 28, 2016 | 10:00 am Eric Sandler
Everybody Loved Mickey Everybody Loved Mickey: Unexpected death of Tootsies owner stuns Houston's fashion world Jun 17, 2016 | 7:09 pm Shelby Hodge Clifford Pugh
This Week's Hot Headlines Hot dance club, busiest chef, dining divas top this week's most popular stories Mar 13, 2016 | 1:39 pm Clifford Pugh
First taste of One Fifth First taste: Chris Shepherd puts his stamp on steakhouse (temporarily) at One Fifth Jan 31, 2017 | 2:43 pm Eric Sandler
Foodie News Biscuit-centric restaurant finds a home in former Montrose nightclub Aug 16, 2015 | 11:00 am Eric Sandler
Where to Eat Right Now Where to Eat Right Now: 10 hot new restaurants for November and surprising lunch options Nov 5, 2015 | 9:34 am Eric Sandler
Another Montrose Closing Jinxed location? Radical restaurant joins sudden Montrose-area closings as owner plans surf vacation May 23, 2015 | 3:06 pm Eric Sandler
New Montrose Steakhouse Familiar faces bring under-the-radar Italian steakhouse to Houston's top dining neighborhood Oct 19, 2015 | 11:55 am Eric Sandler
Where to Eat Now Where to Eat Now: 12 sizzling new restaurants to try in November Nov 10, 2016 | 11:00 am Eric Sandler
This Week's Hot Headlines Star chef's return, swanky Italian steakhouse and top BBQ spots lead the week's top stories Oct 24, 2015 | 12:00 pm Elizabeth Rhodes
This Week's Hot Headlines New biscuit-centric eatery, celeb sightings and a mysterious closing lead the week's top stories Aug 22, 2015 | 11:00 am Elizabeth Rhodes
Coolest Concert Venues Coolest concert venues: Where to catch great live performances — big and small — in Houston Jun 21, 2015 | 2:16 pm Elizabeth Rhodes
Houston Charm Houston named one of the friendliest cities in America, but we already knew that May 18, 2015 | 10:58 am Arden Ward
Pride Parade's Wrong Move Don't lose the magic: Keep Houston's Pride Parade where it belongs — in Montrose Oct 1, 2014 | 4:33 pm Clifford Pugh
Sunday Streets Explode Closing Westheimer to cars is a major hit: Houston's first big step to becoming a walking city? Mar 31, 2015 | 9:19 am Elizabeth Rhodes
Foodie News First look: Coastal Mexican cantina with two-story patio set to replace landmark Montrose gay bar May 20, 2015 | 3:00 pm Eric Sandler
BBQ Comes to Montrose Montrose makeover continues: Acclaimed BBQ pitmaster plans new restaurant in former porn shop May 11, 2015 | 10:20 am Eric Sandler
Iconic Houston Nightclub Iconic Houston nightclub gets the movie treatment: Only-in-Montrose story to finally be told Mar 2, 2015 | 2:55 pm Elizabeth Rhodes
Montrose Restaurants Keep Closing Another long-time Montrose restaurant bites the dust: Shuttering follows failed revamp attempt Jan 7, 2015 | 1:04 pm Eric Sandler
New Montrose Burgers Montrose mogul to open a new Houston burger spot that vows to stick to the classics: No trendy meat! Nov 7, 2014 | 7:32 am Eric Sandler
El Tiempo's New Location El Tiempo finds a surprising new Montrose location as La Casa del Caballo plans move Dec 22, 2014 | 6:00 am Eric Sandler
The Review Is In Houston Grand Opera triumphs with powerful Tosca in stunning season opener Oct 24, 2015 | 4:21 pm Theodore Bale
Best Under-The-Radar Restaurants Best under-the-radar restaurants: 8 eateries that proved to be the year's biggest surprises Jan 1, 2015 | 1:00 pm Eric Sandler
Food & Fashion Coffee shop duo collaborate on a comfortable custom shoe for baristas — or anyone in a stand-up job Oct 12, 2015 | 1:05 pm Eric Sandler
Where To Eat Right Now Where To Eat Right Now: 10 hot, must-try restaurants for December Dec 2, 2014 | 2:09 pm Eric Sandler
New Bar for Grown-Ups Bar empire expands with new neighborhood spot for grown-ups - enjoy a balcony view, too Aug 14, 2014 | 12:45 pm Eric Sandler
Champagne Delivery Special Delivery! Champagne maker's mail truck plans bubbly Houston stops Sep 24, 2014 | 10:30 am Davon D.E. Hatchett
Ultimate Restaurant List The ultimate Houston restaurant list: Every hot food and bar opening for fall 2014 and beyond Oct 15, 2014 | 2:40 pm Eric Sandler
More Luxury Stores Luxe City: Stella McCartney and French jeweler join luxury stampede to Houston Jun 23, 2015 | 4:06 pm Clifford Pugh
Living High Two $10 million penthouses top out conversion of River Oaks tower into luxury high-rise Jun 19, 2015 | 12:05 pm Shelby Hodge
Procrastinator's Guide to HRW Procrastinator's Guide to Houston Restaurant Weeks: 5 must-try dining hotspots with time running out Aug 30, 2014 | 9:03 am Eric Sandler
Pix of the Day No cars: Pedestrians and cyclists occupy Westheimer in Sunday Streets celebration May 4, 2014 | 10:00 pm Clifford Pugh
Secrets Of The TABC Reports Secrets of the TABC reports: Golf, strip club and restaurant shockers — plus how boobs drive alcohol Jul 8, 2014 | 12:15 pm Eric Sandler
St. Patrick's Day Parties Go green! Procrastinator's Guide to St. Patrick's Day: Best places to eat, drink and dance a jig Mar 15, 2015 | 3:40 pm Marcy de Luna
Foodie News Much-anticipated Taco Milagro restaurant replacement is set to open: It's sandwich mania on Kirby Mar 12, 2014 | 1:05 pm Eric Sandler
Austin invades Houston again The Austin-ization of Houston continues: Doc's will soon be in the house Aug 22, 2013 | 10:40 am Amy Chien Mystery Constructions Revealed
Foodie News Beloved food stand makes a restaurant push: With bar closing down, the clock is ticking Feb 4, 2015 | 2:15 pm Eric Sandler
Tacos & Tequila Lower Westheimer entrepreneur takes aim at Mexican fare with new taco and tequila spot May 8, 2013 | 11:31 am Darla Guillen
CultureMap Exclusive A new late-night restaurant is rising on Lower Westheimer — and a boutique could be moving to join it Apr 26, 2013 | 1:27 pm Whitney Radley
Changing Face of Montrose Montrose makeover continues: Fashion boutique closes, fast-food redo, candle shop replaces Buyers Club Aug 22, 2013 | 4:01 pm Clifford Pugh
Distinctive Store Is History Another one bites the dust? Montrose antique shop driven out, opening up prime restaurant space Jun 20, 2013 | 1:40 pm Whitney Radley Whitney Radley
Best Gayborhood The best gayborhood in Texas? It's a Houston point of pride, of course Nov 17, 2013 | 7:32 am Eric Sandler
Grocery Store Wars No grocery store shocker: Study shows Whole Foods is pricier than H-E-B — a Whole Paycheck confirmation? Sep 25, 2014 | 4:51 pm Elizabeth Rhodes
The Final Taste The last Feast: Checking out a closing, pioneering Montrose restaurant in its final days Jun 10, 2013 | 11:57 am Clifford Pugh By Clifford Pugh
CultureMap Exclusive Prolific entrepreneur opening a new Mexican restaurant & a Texas beer bar on Lower Westheimer Feb 13, 2013 | 7:27 am Whitney Radley Whitney Radley
CultureMap Video Celebrity stylists help women in crisis feel like a million bucks with holiday makeovers Dec 21, 2013 | 11:27 am Clifford Pugh
