Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
Four years ago, El Burro & The Bull slid into Houston’s Conservatory food hall and quickly became the downtown destination for barbecue. Headed by restauranteurs John and Veronica Avila, the small but mighty food stand was just what hungry do…
Read MoreThe 4th of July is a day many of us look forward to all summer long — in a normal summer. It’s the day to hone in on your American pride, pull out all your red, white and blue, and head to the backyard for the triple “B”: barbecue, bu…
Read MoreWhen was the last time you enjoyed a picnic – I mean, a proper picnic? You know, the kind in a picturesque setting with a carefully lain blanket, bottle (or two) of wine, and specially packed meal? Yeah, me neither. Today, picnics almost seem like some…
Read MoreBetween the crippling shutdown effects of COVID-19 and the worldwide protests in the wake of Houston-native George Floyd‘s murder at the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, an (overdue) call to seek out and support local, black-owned businesse…
Read MoreAlright Houston, it’s time to hit the pavement. Sure it’s getting hotter and hotter with each passing day, but the city’s glorious running trails are beckoning – so lace up those kicks and get moving. You can still practice social dis…
Read MoreYou can still practice social distancing by running outside, and Dallasites have plenty of awesome trails to take advantage of. Sometimes nothing beats the outdoors. How can you say no to winding paths, towering trees and picturesque views? But what i…
Read MoreIt’s strange to look back on the past year and see how much has changed. Just last summer, I wrote a piece (really an ode) dedicated to one of the state’s most coveted traditions – Texas summer camps. Deep in the heart of Texas, where the w…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that this Houston Memorial Day weekend will look quite a bit different than Memorial Day weekends of the past – but that doesn’t mean you should skip right over the holiday and refrain from celebrating. If anything, this …
Read MoreHouston may be the fourth largest city in America, but it’s not your typical concrete jungle. If its beloved Bayou City nickname is any indication, H-Town is all about gorgeous green spaces and hidden hideouts that are enough to shrink the giant …
Read MoreEvery day is a new day in these coronavirus and social distancing times. Press conferences, updates, closures (and more closures) – it’s hard to keep up. And as America continues to shut down, with any sizable event cancelled and all restaurant dining …
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