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10 Reservations to Make During Houston Restaurant Weeks

By Megan Strange on Jul. 16, 2023

Need another reason to dine at your favorite restaurant or try a new one in town? You’re in luck because August marks the start of Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW), a five-week-long event where participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus and a portion of the proceeds benefit The Houston Food Bank. From August 1 through September 4 (Labor Day), participating restaurants will donate $3 from the $25 lunch and brunch menus, $5 from the $39 dinner menus and $7 from the $55 dinner menus. With more…

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Where to Eat and Stay Around Minute Maid Park

By Megan Strange on Jul. 04, 2023

Take me out to the ballgame, but show me where to eat and stay to make the experience a grand slam. That's our game plan! Take a swing at these baller dining establishments, hotels and ways to get around Downtown. Osso & Kristalla 1515 Texas Ave Osso & Kristalla, a stylish trattoria and lounge, unites contemporary rustic-chic and delectable modern Italian cuisine. If you're looking for a bit more upscale dinner before a game, this is the spot. Indianola 1201 Saint Emmanuel St. Another more…

Things To Do at the Kemah Boardwalk

By Megan Strange on Jun. 11, 2023

Experience endless fun for everyone at the Kemah Boardwalk, open daily! Conveniently located a mere 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk offers a delightful array of attractions. Indulge in delectable waterfront dining options, explore charming retail stores, immerse yourself in exciting amusements, and be enchanted by the captivating festivals and seaside shows that take place every single day. Come Along for the Rides Thrill-seekers, rejoice! The boardwalk has a variety of…

Spring Break - Children's Museum of Houston

Best Houston Summer Camps

By Megan Strange on Jun. 01, 2023

School's out for summer! And that means your kiddos may be looking for a thing or two to do once they've caught up on sleep. Luckily, H-town hosts a variety of summer camps for kids with a variety of different interests to keep them stimulated, learning and moving all summer long. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Birons Youth Sports Center (@bironsyouthsports) Biron's Youth Center Biron's Youth Center hosts a variety of camps to…

Spring Break: Family Friendly Things To Do In Houston

By Megan Strange on Mar. 03, 2023

With Spring Break just around the corner, Houston is blooming. The city’s museums, parks and hotels have planned an array of fun – and safe – family-friendly activities guaranteed to combat boredom. Take note and plan your itinerary, so you’re ready to head out and explore everything Houston has to offer this Spring Break. Spring Break at the Health Museum March 13-17, 2023 The Health Museum’s Spring Break program takes much of the thinking out of planning an activity by including everything…

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Houston

By Megan Strange on Jan. 11, 2023

Celebrate the great work Martin Luther King, Jr. did for the Civil Rights Movement with all the events happening in Houston on January 16, 2023. This incredible man has history in Houston, as it was here in 1960 during the Texas Southern University's students' protest of desegregated lunch counters that motivated his desire for civil rights. Join bustling Houstonians as we celebrate this important man in history. 45th Annual MLK Parade and Festival Downtown MONDAY, JANUARY 16 | 10 a.m. 900…

Saint Patrick’s Day in Houston

By Megan Strange on Mar. 12, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, a day when those who are Irish celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and those who aren’t technically Irish express their appreciation for all things Irish. Green is worn, beer is had (for those 21+, of course) and sometimes you get pinched (but maybe not this year). Surely with so many celebrations in Houston, we’ve got the Luck of the Irish in our city. The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl - Houston | 4 p.m. | March 19, 2022 Start your St. Patrick’s…

H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

By Megan Strange on Oct. 25, 2021

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to watch and what homerun specials are running around in H-Town. Where to Watch Courtesy of @hungrylikethewolfhouston on Instagram Hungry Like the Wolf - The ONLY 80s diner in Houston will be showing the games 920 Studemont St #900 Houston, Texas 77007 Star Cinema Grill – a locally-owned full-service…

Hurricane Ida Fundraisers

By Megan Strange on Aug. 31, 2021

Houstonians know the troubles of hurricane suffering all too well, so if you're looking for ways to help Hurricane Ida victims, look no further. Houston Food Bank is poised and ready to help relief efforts in Louisiana as/when needed. Houston Food Bank urgently needs volunteers to help them build more disaster boxes! Individuals or groups can register online and find shifts that work for them: www.houstonfoodbank.org/volunteer. There are morning, afternoon and evenings shifts with openings this…

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