Keep your eyes open. When celebs come to Houston, they nearly always stop by the Menil. We've spotted Gwyneth Paltrow, Francis Ford Coppola and Andre Leon Talley.
The New Orleans import found a new home in Houston after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Louisiana store.
In 2003, the gallery was awarded “Best Solo Exhibition in a Commercial Gallery Nationally” by the prestigious International Art Critics Association.
Owners Weingarten Realty earned the ire of preservationists when they tore down part of the historic shopping center to construct a gigantic Barnes & Noble.
The Democrats chose Atlanta over Houston for the 1988 Democratic Convention because officials didn't think the George R. Brown would be ready in time.
In the summer, look for executive chef Hugo Ortega's special seasonal squash blossom menu. Also on the menu: sauteed grasshoppers, anyone?
Founded in 1893, Trinity Church is a neo-Gothic structure in Midtown that houses a restored 1918 Pilcher pipe organ as well as world-class stained glass, artwork and liturgical furnishings.
This behemoth boasts wireless internet, one of the largest LCD screens in Texas, and a natural grass playing field equipped with a giant retractable roof.
The rooms are lovely, but it's the extras that seal the deal: free Town Car service, evening turndown service, complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour concierge
Get your favorite Le Mistral ingredients at Foody's Gourmet & Bakery, the next-door grocer opened by the Denis brothers.
This lovely wooded sanctuary nestled in Memorial offers tennis courts, a fully outfitted gym, a swimming pool, and privacy.
Becerra started out as a line cook at Post Oak Grill, and now he owns it. In 2002, he bought the restaurant from Manfred Jachmich, who operates So Vino on Montrose.
Forget paying a visitor fee or sneaking in on a hot day—Sorella opens up its swank pool to any bar or restaurant patron.
The 18th floor holds an infinity pool with panoramic views, a spa and a gym that includes "meditative yoga space," which sounds pretty cool.
The main sanctuary at Woodway sustained serious damage after Hurricane Ike, but reopened in September 2009 bigger and better than before.
Customized invitations for weddings, birthdays and other events are expertly handled here, plus there's always scrapbooks for every season lining the shelves.
If you get a chance, ask the owners, a lovely couple from Beirut, about their backstory.
The walls of their tiny shop around the corner from Reliant Stadium are covered with photos of famous Texans.
Harris County commissioners can't figure out what to do with the building. Among the proposals: A hotel or movie studio. No one knows what will happen to it.
In its previous life, this hotel was an InterContinental. Shoppers note: It's almost directly across the street from Saks Fifth Avenue in the Galleria.
GTAC combines more benefits with a lower member roster to be sure a tennis court or cardio machine is always free.
Landry’s Restaurant, Inc., the ever-expanding seafood empire helmed by Tilman J. Fertitta, recently acquired the Oceanaire. We'll keep you posted on any changes.
Power brokers and cigar aficiados alike can be found in the clubby cigar bar.
Well-dressed men who need a custom-made suit only have to wait a week at Festari. The staff can turn it around in seven to 10 days.
Watch this: Zadok's carries more than 20 brands of high-end watches, including Piaget, Jaeger LeCoultre, Cartier, Tag Heuer and Breitling.
Karen Penner does double-duty as boutique owner and baker. Her brownies are legendary and especially popular on Saturdays when she always has a fresh batch ready.
The boutique has worked with a long line of pageant winners including Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008. The store is a resource for women seeking training and wardrobe building.
The debonaire Hotel Granduca developer Giorgio Borlenghi and his wife Cathy entertain frequently on the property and you can occasionally catch them sharing a wine with friends in the bar.
Ticket prices are far less than the cost to see any one of the city’s professional sports teams and usually benefit a charity.
