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December 17, 2021 Houston Blog

Texas Bowl Visitor’s Must-Do Houston Itinerary

Celebrate the return of Bowl Season to NRG Stadium! The Kansas State Wildcats and the LSU Tigers are set to play against each other in the 2021 TaxAct Texas Bowl on Houston’s biggest stage on Tuesday, January 4th at 8:00 PM CT. There’s no better way to start your year off right than with the electric atmosphere of Bowl Season with your fellow fans. Don’t wait! Snag your seats today to start your 2022 off with that unforgettable postseason energy! Read on for your Texas Bowl must-do itinerary.

October 25, 2021 Houston Blog

Very Superstitious: Your Guide to Astros Post-Season Rituals

For some, it’s a lucky pair of underwear or socks. For others, it’s neglecting to shave after the latest win. Superstitions are real and they hit the Houston area hard in the Astros post season. Foolish? Maybe. Necessary? Definitely…

October 25, 2021 Houston Blog

H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to watch and what homerun specials are running aro…

October 18, 2021 Houston Blog

Your Guide To Astroworld Festival

After a one-year break due to the pandemic, Travis Scott’s annual Astroworld Festival is returning to NRG Park this November 5 and 6. This year, for the first time, the event will take place over two days. The line-up, curated by Scott, ha…

September 27, 2021 Houston Blog

The Joys of Traveling Solo

Traveling doesn’t always have to happen with company. Whether you’re in Houston for work or you’re simply looking to get away for some alone time, there is no shortage of lodging, dining and entertainment options here for the…

September 21, 2021 Houston Blog

Top Chef Selects Houston to Host Season 19

With a focus on celebrating culture and diversity, the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning culinary competition Top Chef selects Houston (ranked the nation’s most diverse city) for its series’ 19th season. The series, produced by Ma…

September 15, 2021 Houston Blog

Small Business Spotlight: West University/Rice Village

Tucked away between Rice University and the Galleria are West University and Rice Village. These areas are beautiful pockets of Houston filled with stunning architecture, tree-lined streets and lovely small businesses. For the best of eating, dri…

September 15, 2021 Houston Blog

Hispanic Heritage Month Artists Q&A

Hispanic Heritage Month was created as a celebration to recognize the positive impact that Hispanic Americans have left on our country. This rings true when it comes to Houstonians, where they are entrenched in one of the closest cities to our so…

September 1, 2021 Houston Blog

9 Jewish Restaurants in Houston that Will Convince You to Keep Kosher

Need a nosh? Houston has a variety of local restaurants serving authentic, kosher-certified fare. For those not familiar with Jewish cuisine, “kosher” is a Yiddish word that means “suitable,” “pure,” and …

August 31, 2021 Houston Blog

Hurricane Ida Fundraisers

Houstonians know the the troubles of hurricane suffering all too well, so if you’re looking for ways to help Hurricane Ida victims, look no further.

Houston Food Bank is poised and ready to help relief efforts in Louisiana as/when needed. Houston Food Bank urgently needs volunteers to help them build more disaster boxes! Individuals or groups can register online and find shifts that work for them: www.houstonfoodbank.org/volunteer. There are morning, afternoon and evenings shifts with openings