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NEW COFFEEHOUSE + BAR IN MONTROSE: REFUGE

Refuge Houston recently opened the dreamiest coffeehouse and bar right below their hidden cocktail bar! Caffeinate during the day with...

WHERE TO GET AUTHENTIC ITALIAN GELATO: THE GELATIST

Houston, we found the perfect way to beat the heat! The Gelatist is bringing gelato made fresh, daily in-shop, to Katy, TX! This family...

ELEVATED DINING DESTINATION FOR YOUR NEXT DATE NIGHT: JONATHAN'S THE RUB

Featuring an iconic menu, a dedicated bar area, and a full cocktail menu, Jonathan's the Rub is the perfect destination for all occasions...

NEW MANGO-CENTRIC DESSERT SHOP IN CHINATOWN: HUI LAU SHAN

Calling all mango lovers! Founded in Hong Kong in the 60s, Hui Lau Shan evolved from an herbal tea shop into an international sweets shop...

NEW TRUE MILK ICE CREAM SPOT: HONEYMEE

We’ve got some sweet news, Houston! Honeymee has arrived, bringing their ever-so-popular milk ice cream from Los Angeles right here to...

HOW TO GET HALF OFF BURGERS & SHAKES + NEW BURGER OF THE MONTH: HOPDODDY

No gatekeeping here — at Hopdoddy, you can get half off the entire regular menu when you sit at the bar top during Happy Hour...

MUST-TRY AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MEMORIAL: IMPERO ITALIANO

Originally from Naples and Sicily, the Rossi family behind Impero Italiano brings a taste of Italy right here in Houston. From classic...

ASIAN SMOKEHOUSE & BAR LAUNCHES DROOL-WORTHY MONTHLY SPECIAL: LORO

Psst, listen up! Loro Eats just dropped their Hot Honey Fried Chicken monthly special, and it is 🔥🔥🔥! For a limited-time, every...

NEW BRUNCH ALERT: GOODE CO KITCHEN AND CANTINA

Goode Co Kitchen & Cantina is getting in on the brunch game, y’all! Kicking off at the Memorial, Heights, and The Woodlands locations,...

NEW DESTINATION FOR FRENCH CUISINE: PS-21

Introducing the charming PS-21, your new neighborhood restaurant for delicious French food and raclette! We’ve been on the hunt for...

NEW CHINESE RESTAURANT IN THE HEIGHTS: SPICES 39

Introducing Spices 39, now open right off Shepherd and 19th! This quaint new establishment blends Sichuan, Cantonese, and Western...

MUST-TRY OMAKASE & SUSHI IN BELLAIRE: AYA SUSHI

Aya Sushi recently launched their new summer omakase, and this is your sign to make a reservation because the lineup is flawless! As you...

HIDDEN GEM FOR KARAOKE & KOREAN CUISINE: SOJU POCHA

From sizzling hot stews to mouthwatering BBQ and irresistible Korean street food, Soju Pocha has got your Korean food cravings covered....

WHERE TO GET REFRESHING SUMMER TREATS: THE PALETA BAR

Beat the scorching Texas summer heat with a trip to The Paleta Bar! Located in Memorial City, this shop serves up fresh gourmet Mexican...

WHERE TO GET SZECHUAN CHINESE FOOD IN HOUSTON: COOKING GIRL

If you’re looking to add a little spice to your life, Cooking Girl really brings the heat with their authentic Szechuan cuisine! They...

NEW CUBAN-THEMED SPEAKEASY: EMILIA'S HAVANA

Transport to the streets of Havana at this luxurious new lounge, Emilia's Havana, which can only be found through a hidden door inside...

NEW AUSTRALIAN CAFE WITH 99 CENT ESPRESSO MARTINIS: CITIZENS OF MONTROSE

Say g’day to Australian cafe, Citizens Of Montrose! This caffeine haven was born out of a passion for bringing the laid-back Aussie cafe...

NEW BEIGNET FOOD TRUCK IN HOUSTON: BEIGNET & THINGS

Introducing Beignet & Things! We are so thrilled to have New Orleans-style beignets here in Houston. The menu is simple — choose between...

NEW LATIN COFFEE SHOP IN DOWNTOWN: CAMPESINO COFFEE

Have you heard? Montrose’s beloved, Campesino Coffee House, has expanded to Downtown! The new location brings its cozy and warm...

NEW GERMAN COFFEE SHOP IN BELLAIRE: COFFEE FELLOWS

Born in Germany, Coffee Fellows has taken Europe by storm, and now it’s making its mark here in the Houston area. With a passion for...