Dust off your hats and raise a toast with your mint juleps—tomorrow is Kentucky Derby Day, but the party starts with Oaks Day at Sam Houston Race Park. This is Houston’s largest and most thrilling Derby celebration, with a weekend of fun activities planned.

Maven Coffee + Cocktails, located at Sawyer Yards, has quickly become a beloved spot for locals. What began as a simple coffee stand for Houston Astros fans has grown into a vibrant dining destination, thanks in part to the vision of Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his partner, Juan Carlos de Aldecoa.

There's a new food festival in town and it only happens at night. Find out what makes this festival unique.

Looking for last-minute date ideas? The Lancaster Hotel has the perfect way to celebrate a romantic Valentine's Day.

Elevate your dessert game with a delightful twist on the classic French macaron! Create a macaron cake perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine's Day.

Discover expert tips for healthy eating and a simple, delicious recipe inspired by the fresh produce from Hope Farms.

The Mandola family invites you into their kitchen to show how they have kept the tradition of making Italian fig cookies from scratch for almost 50 years.

Taste your favorite holiday classics in a martini glass with these three drinks: The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Mrs. Claus.

Add Pok Pok Po Fried Chicken Parlour to your list of spots for fried "Naughtily Delicious" fried chicken. Pok Pok Po serves fried chicken with a twist. The menu is by Food Network Chopped Champion Chef Jassi Bindra. Brindra is also the executive chef at the fine dining establishment Amrina in the Woodlands. While Pok Pok Po has a very different vibe, Amrina's wildly popular chicken and waffles inspired the fast-food restaurant. The gluten-free batter mixes corn and rice starch seasoned with spices, including a deep red Kashmiri chili powder. Chef Jassi says this gives Pok Pok Po's chicken its delicious flavor and deep red color without being too spicy.

The bake Shop at All Things Acres in Brenham bakes some pretty special pies. One pie in particular is the Mo Pie U Bourbon Chocolate Pecan pie, which is a big piece of the pie for a very important cause; helping kids who have lost a parent with scholarships to college.

Thanksgiving Prep: Turkey Tips and Tricks with a professional! You may switch out your sides each year, but there is no getting around Turkey on Thanksgiving. Follow these tips to help you whip up a feast! With the holiday just around the corner, Chef Colin Shine took Houston Life inside the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Houston showroom kitchen to walk us through some turkey tips that will help you prepare an impressive and (maybe less stressful?) Thanksgiving feast.

Houston's Westchase District has transformed over the years, evolving into a thriving neighborhood connected by trails leading to parks. Home to 100 restaurants Westchase District is quickly becoming known not just as a prime office location but as an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy leisure activities. In recent years, significant investments in public infrastructure have been made to enhance the livability of Westchase District. The introduction of new parks and trails has not only beautified the area but has also made it more appealing for residents and employees alike. Throughout the year, Westchase District celebrates the community with hundreds of free, fun, family events. See what there is to explore!

It's the largest halal food festival in North America, and this Saturday, you can taste some of the best halal bites in Sugar Land.

This dining experience will make Houstonians get into the Diwali spirit. Available for a limited time, find out how you can immerse yourself in Indian cuisine that will take you on a journey through India's rich culinary heritage.

She's a popular baker, author, and social media sensation. Joy the baker is known for her delicious desserts, but now she's bringing her creativity to a whole new audience -- kids. Find out how hopes to inspire a new generation of young bakers with her first-ever children's book.

Tessa Barrera takes you inside the new ChopNBlok on Montrose as they celebrate Nigerian Independence Day.

KPRC 2 Insiders started the weekend with a party in one of the private event spaces at the Blue Lagoon Bar and Grill in Texas City, toasting beer, wine, and mimosas while overlooking the crystal blue waters of lagoon-fest Texas.

Duck N Bao teaches the art of dumpling making.

From Mexican to Pakistani sweets, along with sparkling mocktails and aromatic coffee, meet the dynamic siblings behind The Popsy Bar and discover how their rich cultural heritage ignited the spark for their vibrant mobile catering business.

Last week a brand-new restaurant opened at M-K-T Heights called Buttermilk Baby. Over the weekend, people lined up out the door for a chance to be among the first to get a taste of what is on the menu. Houston life reporter Melanie Camp took us inside Buttermilk Baby to show us what the hype is all about.

The weather is heating up in Houston, how about trying some new cocktails? Entertainment expert and cocktail guru Paul Zahn joined us in the studio with some options for our non-alcoholic friends, our classic cocktail drinkers, and those who prefer to pop the tab and drink from a can.

The Houston restaurant Jūn is cooking up some exciting things in 2024.

Tips and tricks from the pros at Brennan’s of Houston on how to make their famous pecan pie!

Anaiah Hodges is one of a dozen kid bakers vying for the grand prize.

Visit Two Headed Dog at 3100 Fannin Street, Houston for creepy themed Halloween cocktails

Houston Life's Tessa Barrera discovered the Captain Ceviche food truck three years ago so she sent Mel Camp out to Galveston with a lunch order! Watch to get an idea just how delicious the food is.

Houston Life Correspondent Melanie Camp spent a day out in Texas City with Lagoonfest (unofficial) VP of Fun, Uri Man, exploring some of the fun ways you can do Lagoonfest right.

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Houston Life's Mel Camp played the game for the first time ever at Houston's newest pickleball destination.

Moody Gardens is where it is at for all your summer fun. Checkout some of the great events they have coming up.

Learn from a Houston pitmaster from Netflix’s ‘BBQ Showdown’

All over Houston there are so many good places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Melanie Camp was assigned to do some tequila and Tex-Mex research.

Celebrity Chef Nikki Tran to open Kau Ba Saigon Kitchen with 'Viejun' cuisine.

'The Met Flex Diet' may be a solution to help you lose weight efficiently.

Fun for the entire family!

Culinary superstar Christine Ha joins Houston Life

The annual Wild West Brew Fest returns this weekend!

Actor Echo Kellum from the NBC show ‘Grand Crew’ is in H-Town! He stopped by Houston Life first, and will be at an event this evening at Pur Noire Urban Wineries.

Spending a day at the races with friends is a whole lot of fun as Houston Life's Melanie Camp found out. Sam Houston Race Park has regular events that are fun for all the family. Check their calendar at SHRP.com

Calling all cookie lovers! To satisfy your next sweet tooth craving, head over to Milk Mustache! It’ll do the trick! Courtney Zavala went over to the sweet spot to meet the owner and tell you all about it.

Courtney Redmon, Captain of Superica Houston, is in the HL kitchen today! She’s mixing up some holiday cocktails to knock the socks off your guests!

Do you love wine? Then you're going to want to be a part of Houston Life's Wine Club Poured by H-E-B! Find out how to sign up here!

HOUSTON – If you’ve been anticipating a new flavor from Texas’ favorite sparkling water, you’re in luck. Topo Chico unveiled a new flavor on social media Tuesday, “Twist of Tangerine”, which brings a “new, delicious and bubbly” flavor on store shelves. “Twist of Tangerine” joins Topo Chico’s line of healthy-minded flavors, including ‘Twist of Lime’ and ‘Twist of Grapefruit’, which were released in 2017, Beverage Industry reported. On Topo Chico’s Twitter, the company released a Spotify playlist named after the new flavor, with songs all about tangerines. Houstonians can find Topo Chico’s Twist of Tangerine at Sprouts this week, and at Whole Foods Market later this Spring.

HOUSTON – This Wine Club Wednesday, we are featuring a Texas winery that values family and is passionate about celebrating together over a meal. - Tom Wills, Wine Club Member“The raspberries go beautifully with this wine.” - Sandy Wills, Wine Club MemberSOPHIA MARIE ROSESOPHIA MARIE ROSÉ (SOPHIA MARIE ROSÉ)Why It’s Special: Sophia Marie Rosé was crafted from Dolcetto grapes that were pressed early, giving this wine a beautiful rose color. Tasting Notes: Sophia Marie Rosé is a dry rosé with flavors of freshly picked cranberries, rose petals, and ripe raspberries. Tasting Notes: One of Messina Hof’s family favorites and also a fan favorite that pleases wine drinkers of all levelsPrice: $25“I love a G-S-M blend, this is a beautiful one and the tannins are really delicious.” - Tom Wills, Wine Club MemberBE A PART OF HOUSTON LIFE’S WINE CLUB! If you would like to be a part of Houston Life’s next Wine Club LIVE segment, email us at houstonlife@kprc.com.

HOUSTON – Husband-and-wife team Tiffaney and Avo Owadale finally opened their new restaurant on Richmond Avenue on Oct. 13, bringing Nigerian foods to Houston. According to their website, the chefs at Jollof Rice King strive to perfect the dish with West African flair. Jollof Rice King’s menu has a variety of small rice plates served with plantains and moi moi, a Nigerian bean pudding cake. Co-owner Tiffaney Owadale told Eater Houston she is excited to bring something new to Houston’s dining scene. Jollof Rice King is open for takeout only at 3833 Richmond Avenue.

HOUSTON – It’s that time of the week again folks, where our fabulous hosts Derrick and Courtney drink wine over Zoom with people who really know a lot about wine. This week we’ve got managing partner of Prego and sommelier David Cook showing us 3 sparkling wines. This cremant, the name given to sparkling wines made in the champagne method outside of champagne, delivers plenty of bright juicy fruit with a racy and refined fully-dry finish. As is typical in the Emilia Romagna region, semi sweet and lightly fizzy wines are the traditional style. You can buy these 3 sparkling wines in a bundle for $105 at Prego.