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Houston Blog: Houston Finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards

The list of finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards has just been announced. With four finalists in different categories, Houston is shining once again on the regional and national levels. The awards, which are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, are considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors that recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food industries. The winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June 16, 2025, at

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Houston Blog: Hotel Granduca Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Ushering in a New Era of European Elegance in Houston

Hotel Granduca has just announced the completion of its highly anticipated multimillion-dollar renovation, unveiling a transformed guest experience that blends the timeless beauty of a European estate with warm Texas hospitality. Nestled in Houston’s prestigious Uptown Park, the refreshed all-suite hotel introduces a sophisticated new design, elevated dining, and thoughtfully reimagined accommodations, setting a new standard for luxury in

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Houston Blog: Houston Semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards

With 13 nominations, including restaurants, chefs, and beverage professionals, Houston is shining again on the list of semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards. The awards are considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors that recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food industries. The semifinalists were announced on January 22, and the nominees will be presented on April 2. The winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June

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Houston Blog: Houston Is Now Closer to Connecticut Than Ever Before

Avelo Airlines has just made it possible

Even if the distance in miles between Connecticut and Houston remains the same, two weekly nonstop flights by Avelo Airlines launched on June 14 between H-Town’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) make it much more convenient for leisure and business travelers from Connecticut and surrounding areas to visit and explore Houston, the “New Capital of Southern Cool.”

Referring to the City of Houston’s

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Houston Blog: Sawyer Yards, Houston’s Hub for Art and Culture

Not enough people know that Houston is home to one of the largest art communities in the US. Welcome to Sawyer Yards, where Houston’s creative heart beats! It is one of the few places in the country where a visitor can enjoy a performance with a local theater group, take a shot at an indoor climbing wall, grab a bite, or start an art collectionā€”all in a casual atmosphere. For locals and tourists visiting the area, Sawyer Yards is a cultural destination offering a curated sampling of uniquely

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