The Blog

Fancy restaurants in Houston for the big night: MICHELIN-starred tasting menus, prime steak and Creole classics, plus dress codes and booking tips.

Black-owned restaurants in Houston, from Frenchy's 1969 Third Ward chicken to Lucille's, Reggae Hut and Nigerian ChòpnBlọk, with what to order.

Where to get the best espresso martini in Houston, from a frozen one at Brennan's to a pandan carajillo at Le Jardinier, plus a coffee cocktail crawl.

The best halal restaurants in Houston, from Aga's goat chops and halal Texas brisket to 4 a.m. hot chicken, each checked against its own site.

The best grocery store in Houston for every need, from Central Market and H-E-B to Phoenicia, H Mart, pan dulce and free cheese tastings on Airline Drive.

The best sports bars in Houston, by stadium: big screens near Daikin Park and Toyota Center, soccer pubs, and icehouses near Reliant Stadium.

The best thrift stores in Houston, from Goodwill's pay-by-the-pound outlets to Montrose consignment and Heights resale, plus donation tips and a route.

Hobby Airport food guide: Killen's BBQ, LaTrelle's Tex-Mex, The Rustic and Fat Cat, sorted by gate, plus what's open for early flights.

Free museums in Houston: 10 that never charge, plus the free Tuesday and Thursday hours at MFAH, HMNS and more, with a Thursday route and parking tips.

Houston nicknames explained, from Space City and Bayou City to Clutch City and Magnolia City, with the real origin stories and where to see each one.

The best hotel bars in Houston, from a speakeasy behind a bookcase to 1926 lobbies and skyline rooftops, with dress codes and a downtown bar crawl.

Katy Asian Town restaurants worth the drive: Michelin-pedigree dim sum, Vietnamese noodles, late-night hot pot, Taiwanese desserts and a first-visit route.