In Houston, East Downtown, better known as EaDO is a hip and growing millennial hub where you’ll find no shortage of spots to eat–from poke to Vietnamese food, to soul food, and bistro-style American restaurants. I made the long trek 10-minute drive the other day […]
I’m no stranger to meal prepping but never considered purchasing pre-made meals on the regular until hearing about Snap Kitchen’s new Meal Plan Service. After test driving it over the past week, I’ve documented the process from start to finish, including how everything tasted, what […]
One of my favorite neighborhood spots for people watching, a good drink, and fun with friends
It’s almost time for Houston Black Restaurant Week, y’all! This is the third annual installment of a local event that is taking root around the country in other cities such as Atlanta and Oakland. However, we’re talking about Houston Black Restaurant Week today, which is […]
Last week, I spent some time on the first day of spring eating lunch among fresh flowers and planting a miniature herb garden. It was as picturesque as you might imagine and there are plenty of pretty pictures in this post just in case your […]
Kulture is the newest establishment from Marcus Davis, the man behind The Breakfast Klub and Alley Kat (one of my favorite lounges) and the aim of this restaurant is to immerse visitors in the rich culture of the African diaspora through good food. Chef Dawn […]
January 10th officially marked one year as a homeowner in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood of Houston, Texas. My connection to this particular part of town started a long time ago, though. My mom was raised here–my house is actually on the same street as […]
Why you need to experience Houston’s newest active, social event, Vibe & Ride, for yourself. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve participated in Vibe & Ride events featuring Beyonce (on Bey Day, known by some as Labor Day) and Erykah Badu (Badu on the […]
Experience Girls Night out at The Mad Potter with pottery, painting, and wine. Last week, I went to The Mad Potter with a large group of girlfriends from the Houston Food Blogger Collective for a girls night out, complete with wine. Upon arrival, we grabbed […]
What you can do for Houstonians impacted by Hurricane Harvey and resources for those in Houston, Texas.
My food and drink picks from a Saturday squad brunch at Liberty Kitchen This past Saturday, I visited Liberty Kitchen for a brunch feast with some of my fellow Houston Food Blogger Collective members. When I say feast I’m not exaggerating. I was. not. ready. […]
Why you should visit Breakfast Brunch Café in Cypress, Texas, and what to order from their expansive menu when you go. If you’re familiar with the Houston area then you know that Cypress, TX is a suburban community northwest of here. Typically, the most time […]
An Instagram roundup including all the product and event details from my popular posts and stories in Spring 2017. I share a lot on social media and get to interact with lots of people that way but in case you aren’t following my Instagram yet, […]
Everything Peli: the best menu items to order when visiting Peli Peli, Peli Peli Kitchen, and Peli Deli restaurants in Houston, Texas. My first brush with South African food was in Washington D.C. and it was love at first bite. So it’s no surprise that […]
My 2017 Houston Black Restaurant Week picks of where to go and what to order. Y’all probably know something is up since I’m posting on a Monday but it’s that time of year: the 2nd annual Houston Black Restaurant Week is here and it officially […]
A recap of Cirque du Soleil Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities’ run in Houston, Texas. Last Thursday, I ventured out to my second-ever Cirque du Soleil show, Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities, with one of my sorority sisters in tow. I must admit: I’ve never been to […]
Learn about Houston’s first black-owned bar crawl, Crawl for the Culture, which took place in Third Ward–a historically-black community in Houston, Texas. A little over a week ago on a beautiful spring Saturday, I took to the streets of Third Ward, Houston, Texas with over […]
Have you ever walked into a place and just felt like everything was just perfect? From the location, to the food and drink, to the music playing, that’s how I felt the first time I visited Etta’s Kitchen for a preview. Shakti Baum, the owner […]
Being a native Houstonian is becoming rarer and rarer these days. When I tell people I was born and raised here, with short detours for college and grad school, they are often surprised. (I did a brief stint in Dallas but that’s neither here nor […]
Eating and drinking recommendations for your next brunch visit to the new Hungry’s Upstairs space. Cardigan: Ellison via Miles of Style | Blouse: Peter Nygard (old), similar | Jeans: Levi’s (old), similar | Shoes (old): similar | Necklace (old): similar | Earrings: Tory Burch (sold […]
I have to start this off by thanking Aubrey Drake Graham for the song Child’s Play, which is a gem itself. Unfortunately, he had nothing to do with this post but I will never go to The Cheesecake Factory without thinking of the opening verse. Now that that […]
A behind-the-scenes look at Pappadeaux’s 30th anniversary including the menu, specials, and a giveaway Pappadeaux is one of those places where you can go whether you’re trying to eat light or indulge but I typically like to go in when I visit. There are locations […]
Full disclosure, y’all: my heart is heavy right now. My brain has felt extremely full all week following coverage of the all-too-familiar murders in Louisiana and Minnesota as well as the less routine but still senseless ones in Dallas. Each hit close to home for […]
When we say that everything is bigger in Texas, we aren’t playing. It’s not a joke! My beloved Houston area is a prime example. It is ever-expanding to include surrounding areas. Cypress is such an area. Typically the most action I give Cypress is on […]
Now that my time in braces is up *insert dance and praise break* I don’t trek to the Heights area very often but I recently ventured out for to taste some of the offerings at Harold’s Restaurant, Bar & Terrace and it was well worth […]
Have you ever participated in a pub/bar crawl? It’s a group event involving visits to various pubs or bars, usually for a cause, over the course of a day. I have done a bar crawl once before and I don’t remember it fondly. I have […]
Life is all about balance, they say. Is this is the same ubiquitous “they” that doesn’t want you to win per DJ Khaled? He doesn’t listen to “they” and seems to be winning. I mean, I did just watch him open up for Beyoncé two […]
A couple of weeks ago, Houston hosted its inaugural Black Restaurant Week. As a black woman and a foodie, the prospect of this excited me. I love food [duh!] and supporting black-owned businesses. I am from the school of thought that while everyone’s contributions are […]
As often as I mention being a born-and-raised Texan, you might be surprised to know that I have a bit of a love-affair with the East Coast. It’s the reason I own more coats than your average Houstonian and actually see snow on a somewhat annual basis. Between having […]
In my humble opinion, Houston is one of the best places in the world to live. It is diverse. The weather is beautiful most of the time. We are no longer a one-trick pony when it comes to the local economy–and that’s no shade, I […]
Have you ever been the last of your friends to try/buy/do something? I may not have been the absolute last person in my circle to visit Blaze Pizza but it was starting to feel that way. I finally had my first experience there among a […]
This past Saturday I woke up early and drove to Rice University to peruse Urban Harvest’s 16th annual Fruit Tree Sale. I wore a half-zip sweatshirt. The day before I was wearing a t-shirt around that time and the day after I was in a […]
I had my first Fogo de Chao experience a few weeks ago and it. was. amazing. I have been to a few Brazilian steakhouses aka Churrascarias in my time but not this particular chain. I expected a heavy commercial element but was pleasantly surprised. Fogo […]
There is no shortage of experiences to be had in the great city of Houston. This is a large place, home to mom-and-pop operations as well as massive chains. With that said, it isn’t always as easy as one might think to find something unique […]
