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 huge arena spans an area of six city blocks, making it one of the largest playing surfaces in the nation.
Vanessa Newbill was previously the pastry chef at the Houston Country Club and Brennan’s.
One of the best steakhouses in town, Vic & Anthony's, is located on the second floor.
Humble doesn't have the same smoking ban as Houston, so if you yearn for a nicotine hit with your dinner, call in advance and Chez Nous will be happy to let you puff away in the secluded bar area.
The bar is popular with the executive set for after-work drinks and is buzzing most weeknights because of the 5-6-7 deal... 5 martinis, wines and full-size entrees are $6 each until 7 p.m. every day.
Koreans love their bora cha, or roasted barley tea. There must be something to it because Queen Elizabeth II drinks it, too, or so they say. It promotes flawless skin.
Food writers credit San Francisco-based Yan for helping to launch Chinese cooking into the mainstream. Fung and Yan travel through China to research techniques and unique ingredients.
The gaucho lifestyle is depicted through large murals on the walls and with a grandiose table used as a salad buffet.
Goode Co. Barbecue’s pecan pie is from Jim Goode’s mother. Her secret? The clever gal spiked it with vinegar and slowly baked it in a convection oven.
Members will tell you that it’s not as stuffy and pretentious as the River Oaks Country Club and they prefer the more relaxed atmosphere of their grand-yet-low-key club.
The company has also developed quite a following as of late, and counts influental menswear bloggers and Hollywood celebrities, including Daniel Radcliffe, as part of their impressive client list.
Great news for frequent travelers: Aloft is from Starwood, which also owns the Westin, Sheraton, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, Meredian and W chains, so pile up those points.
The space is divided into three main rooms, each with its own ambience: the main room with its ottomans and dance floor, some hidden away spaces for quieter lounging and upstairs VIP.
For the full-body experience, try the hour-long Passion of the East, a combination of Spa Nordstrom's most requested treatments.
The costume jewelry is some of the best in the city. Faux diamonds and gemstones dazzle. The watch collection is immense.
Spilled something on your dress shirt in the lunch meeting and need something dashing for a dinner date? A. Taghi has a smaller shop located in the Four Seasons lobby downtown.
The Houston Ferragamo store contains the entire collection of women's and men's shoes, clothing and accessories. Before the expansion, shoppers could only buy limited pieces.
The Westin Oaks faces Westheimer; its sister hotel, the Westin Galleria, faces West Alabama.
Confused about which hotel is which? The Westin Galleria faces West Alabama; the Westin Oaks faces Westheimer.
New owners recently brought back Carlos Souza, to head up public relations in the United States and recapture some of that Valentino magic.
The Barbecue Inn opened in 1946. It’s still operated by the same family. Other than the prices, little has changed by the look of the original menu on the wall.
It was called Inn on the Park when Madonna stayed there for several days before kicking off her "Blonde Ambition" tour in 1990 at The Summit (now Lakewood Church). How times change!
The walls are lined with Houston Dynamo players, past presidents and other celebrity faces who shop at Lucho.
It's often impossible to find a parking spot, so valet at one of the trendy restaurants like RA Sushi, P.F. Chang’s or Smith and Wollensky.
