Houston Heights tea shop spills the tea into some tasty cocktails“Our customers were really loving the cocktails, so we just can’t stop.”According to Boyd, the trick to making the perfect tea cocktail is to infuse the tea leaves in the...
Houston designer Alan Gonzalez is using his talent for fashion to help seniors in needHOUSTON – When Houston designer Alan González stopped by our studio in January to show us his latest collection, he had no idea face masks would be one of the most sought...
TRAVEL THRU TAKEOUT: It’s all Greek to Houston favorite Niko Niko’sWhen Houstonians think of Greek food, they think of Niko Niko’s. Since then, the restaurant has expanded to three locations in the Houston area and developed a reputation...
TRAVEL THRU TAKEOUT: Filipinos will not let you leave hungry at Gerry’s Grill in HoustonWe met with Gerry’s Grill Co-Owners and siblings Suzette Villapando and Roger Garriel as well as Branch Manager Dennis Mayoral to get the 411 on Filipino cuisine. Straigh...
TRAVEL THRU TAKEOUT: Govinda’s transports guests from Houston to India through all five sensesHOUSTON – If you want to feel truly transported while eating great Indian food, we know just the place! By we, I mean myself, Olivia Kolanek, Houston Life Associate Produ...
TRAVEL THRU TAKEOUT: Cool Runnings Jamaican Bar & Grill serves island vibes in southwest HoustonChef Terron Henry at Cool Runnings Jamaican Bar & Grill is serving up fresh island flavors that’ll almost make you feel like you’re in the Caribbean. First and foremost, ...
TRAVEL THRU TAKEOUT: Café Piquet, a Houston Cuban staple that started with a love storyCo-founder Nelly Piquet shares how she started the restaurant with her late husband, Guido Piquet, and now continues to serve the community with her daughter Cristina Ben...
From Icee Machines to drones, Houston toy shop owner shares top holiday picksLearning Express Town & Country Owner Shannon Fritz shares some of this season’s top sellers, along with some special toy testers who are giving their honest reviews, the...
Here is how at-risk youth and families in need can get holiday meals via new government programGreg Abbott announced a new program Tuesday that will help provide holiday meals for families and at-risk youth in communities across Texas. According to the release, the...
Houston’s Under the Volcano shares cocktail recipes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthHOUSTON – It’s Friday and Happy Hour, and we’re celebrating with a nod to Hispanic Heritage Month. The business stakes its claim as the first craft cocktail bar in Housto...
Finn Hall feeds frontlines healthcare workers while supporting small businesses“Finn Hall Feeds the Frontlines” is an innovative campaign that feeds local healthcare heroes while supporting local food entrepreneurs inside Finn Hall, a premiere food ...
Here’s where Houstonians say you can get the best boba teaHOUSTON – There are a ton of boba tea shops in Houston and we asked our KPRC 2 Facebook fans where they get the best. Boba tea, also called bubble tea, is a drink that wa...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Get to know Smoothie Strong, whose mission is to ensure Houston-area customers get proper nourishment and satisfaction
Alice’s Tall Texan Drive Inn closes after 40 years in the HeightsLike many other businesses, Alice’s Tall Texan Drive Inn was forced to close amid the coronavirus pandemic. Owner Alice Ward said, after 40 years in business, there was j...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Get to know the best friend duo running Hidden Beauty Retreat Medspa & Laser Center in SpringHOUSTON If youre looking to support a local business, you should get to know Hidden Beauty Retreat Medspa & Laser Center and its owners Lois Seymour and Janet Siddiqi --...
First responders, active-duty members and veterans can score a 67 cent meal at this Houston restaurantFor more than 10 years, Peli Peli has been a Houston-based South African fusion restaurant, serving authentic cuisine, just one step below fine dining. With four location...
HL Wine Club: 3 bottles that support great causes in HoustonHOUSTON Wine Club Wednesday returns with bottles that give back to Houston causes. Nice Winery is a small, family-owned winery right here in Houston that loves to make w...
Meet the Houston college student spreading joy with his candied pecans businessPecans from "Pecans of Hope" (Pecans of Hope)Being a native Texan, pecans permeate my life in many ways, especially during the holidays. whether theyre candied, praline, ...
Looking for a stylish mask? Here are 11 Houston shops where you can find that perfect designIf you are still looking for that perfect design, we compiled a list of 11 local shops you can support. The boutique offers Chloe Daos locally made collections, as well a...
These are the 5 places you cant miss at this years Houston Black Restaurant WeekHOUSTON Give your kitchen a rest for a couple of days , because this years Houston Black Restaurant Week is in full swing with many businesses in town offering the best ...
This Houston-based store has big savings on summer and winter sport gearThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertis...
SUPPORT LOCAL: How this ovarian cancer-survivor turned her T-shirt quilt-making hobby into a bussinessHOUSTON If youre looking to support a local business, you should get to know T-Shirt Memory Quilts and its founder Monica Weibust. She realized then that there could be ...
Its National Ice Cream Month! Heres where you grab a scoop or two in HoustonHOUSTON July is National Ice Cream Month and if youre craving something sweet (especially cold with this Texas heat) why not treat yourself with a scoop of ice cream. Ha...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Get to know the father-son duo serving up tasty barbecue in Tomball since 2014HOUSTON If youre looking to support a local business, you should get to know the Cardozo father-and-son duo, owners of barbeque joint Old Tomball BBQ. It was 2013 when, ...
7 Independence Day dessert confections you can get in Houston that feel like freedomAlthough the year wasnt what we had expected, it doesnt mean we cant celebrate our countrys Independence Day. Whether youre watching a virtual fireworks display or making...
SUPPORT LOCAL: How this Houston man has not let a pandemic stop him from providing high-quality car-detailing productsHOUSTON If youre looking to support a local business, you should get to know Manoos, an online-based line of car-detailing products manufactured by Houstonian Billy Argu...
Indulge your sweet tooth at these 5 decadent dessert shops around HoustonWe found five sweet shops around Houston serving up some of the most decadent desserts in town. HUMBLE: Humble PiesAn assortment of freshly baked pies from Humble Pies in...
Hot diggity dog! Here are 7 local hot dog spots you can find in the Houston areaHOUSTON This July we are celebrating the month with some delicious hot dogs! Whether its Fourth of July, National Hot Dog Day (July 22) or simply Fry-Yay, youre bound to...
SUPPORT LOCAL: How you can support these institutions in Sugar Land whose mission is to help the communityHow you can support: Help eradicate adult illiteracy in Fort Bend by donating supplies, making an online donation, or volunteering as a tutor or office assistant when the...
After originally opening right before coronavirus, new BYOB Italian restaurant near Memorial Park re-opens
SUPPORT LOCAL: How you can help these 5 long-running Galveston organizations that are trying to improve their community
SUPPORT LOCAL: 9 of the best-rated Mexican restaurants in CypressAddress: 9740 Barker Cypress Road, Suite 105Phone: (281) 345-7632Las Maanitas Mexican Restaurant - Rating 4.2Las Maanitas Mexican Restaurant is a family-owned and operate...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Get to know these 7 minority-owned businesses in Katy that offer great food, quality haircuts and creative design solutionsToday were featuring minority-owned businesses in the Katy area:Lone Star Bike is a brand new bicycle repair shop that specializes in repairing, upgrading and servicing r...
Dont get it twisted, these Houston grilled cheese sandwiches will make you meltHOUSTON Remember growing up when mom used to cook your favorite grilled cheese sandwiches? Located at the Galleria Food Truck Park, Twisted Grilled Cheese is not your tr...
Meet the local mom-daughter duo who built a gift shop with a touching missionHOUSTON If you're looking for gifts and want to support a local business, there's a unique gift shop in town with a heartwarming story behind it. But even more unique th...
