The Blog

Eleven recurring open mic nights in Houston for music, comedy and poetry, from McGonigel's Monday acoustic set to Inprint's 50-year-old poetry series.

Nine Houston yoga studios by style and budget: donation-based hot classes, Texas's first hot yoga (1995), aerial silk, Iyengar, and free outdoor yoga.

The best pool halls in Houston: Slick Willie's, Big Tyme Billiards and 7 more spots with table rates, league nights and late-night hours.

Nine Houston driving ranges: Topgolf tech bays, grass tees from $6 a bucket, late-night picks, and which range suits beginners or serious golfers.

Houston’s best movie theaters: Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, luxury dine-in, a Katy brewery theater, and Rice Cinema where most screenings are free.

Ten Houston florists for everyday bouquets, Rice Village boutiques, EaDo event florals, and last-minute stems, with Valentine's Day ordering tips.

Best liquor stores in Houston: from Spec's Midtown warehouse to curated wine shops in Upper Kirby and the Heights, plus Texas spirits worth seeking out.

The best mac and cheese in Houston, from Lucille's baked truffle mac to Blood Bros. smoked gouda and Killen's fried version in Pearland.

The best mariscos in Houston: Mexican aguachile counters, Peruvian cevicherias with leche de tigre, and the dish to order at each of 11 verified spots.

The best enchiladas in Houston, from Molina’s 1941 chili-gravy combination plate to Hugo’s three-day mole negro, with 10 verified open spots.

The best cafeterias in Houston, from Cleburne's 1941 tray line to Luby's revival, Treebeards' red beans, and soul food steam tables across the city.

Best catfish in Houston: soul food plates with collard greens, Cajun fillets with hush puppies, and Original Timmy Chan on Scott Street.