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A new River Oaks Italian restaurant brings a chef with Michelin Guide bonafides to a familiar space. A Houston hospitality veteran finally has his own dream spot. This is your first look...
Mangia, mangia! There’s a new Italian neighborhood restaurant in Houston, just inside the loop. Poised on the tree-lined street Mid Lane, Dante’s River
Queen Sofia's Awards of Excellence turned Houston into a Spanish epicenter. Go inside a royal night like no other. Global heavy hitters — including a one-name music superstar — and the Bayou City's best both turned out for this night fit for a queen...
The annual celebration of Spain's cultural heritage reached all the way to Houston when Queen Sofia of Spain, on behalf of the New York-based Queen Sofia
A beloved smokehouse is reopening under a new in tribute to the late Houston restaurant pioneer Lee Ellis. It's all about honoring a true one of a kind character and difference maker with the kind of serious barbecue he always loved...
In a move that has sparked more than a little excitement among locals and regular Round Top visitors alike, Truth Barbecue has purchased the Roundtop Smokehouse and reopened the beloved Henkel Square restaurant under the name Merritt Meat Company.
Houston's $1 million night of Cirque du Soleil intrigue took over 713 Music Hall and boosted The Children's Fund. Young couples played casino games, bid on dream getaways and did good. PaperCity's Shelby Hodge takes us behind the scenes...
What: The Children's Fund annual gala Where: 713 Music Hall PC Moment: This Children's Fund night was filled Cirque du Soleil style entertainments at
River Oaks District's hot new Italian restaurant brought a beautiful crowd out. This place is a chic palace. A glam outdoor terrace and more perks await...
In the end, I was delighted that I couldn't make this particular restaurant's opening night fête. I was already booked when the invitation to party at
Kelvin Sampson and the University of Houston are working to complete a new contract that will keep one of college basketball's truly elite coaches locked in and set up for the plan for lead assistant Kellen Sampson to take over in the future. The new deals could be announced within a matter of days despite Sampson interviewing with the Milwaukee Bucks for their head coaching job. Major raises and a succession plan have been in the works for months...
The University of Houston and Kelvin Sampson are continuing to work towards completing a revised contract that would pay Sampson in excess of $4.4 million
Houston's iconic River Oaks Theater is coming back to life with new dining and cocktails — and the same Art Deco treasures that make it such a beloved movie house. See when the Bayou City's most interesting movie theater will finally reopen...
Finally, after years of waiting, worry and hope, devotees of Houston's only art house cinema are rejoicing as work will soon begin on transformation of
Tilman Fertitta is out of luck (for once) with the Spurs stealing NBA Draft Lottery night and Victor Wembanyama. San Antonio is suddenly the center of the basketball universe with more championships back in play. And the Rockets are left with more uncertainty. As the pingpong balls bounced, Texas' NBA franchises saw their fates drastically shift with no billionaire insurance. And somehow, Gregg Popovich holds all the cards again...
Tilman Fertitta spent $2.2 billon to buy the Houston Rockets and more than doubled his money. But it turns out even a business-shrewd billionaire can't
A popular Houston chef is opening a new Northern Mexican food restaurant with patio power and a special window. Ford Fry is going back to the River Oaks area for his latest ambitious spot...
Houston-born and bred chef Ford Fry — owner of La Lucha and Superica in The Heights, and State of Grace in River Oaks — is in the process of building his
The volunteer of the century got revealed in Houston. That and a $1 million matching gift gave United Way's 100th anniversary a real oomph. Plenty of entertainment spiced up a night of giving...
What: United Way of Greater Houston Centennial Celebration Where: Wortham Theater Center PC Moment: Before getting to the most exciting moments of the
Houston's own Nobel Peace Prize nominee Peter Hotez (the bow tie doctor of COVID) and a true music superstar shined at a $1.7 million night for the Holocaust Museum. It's all about standing up for science and the power of having a voice...
With Noble Peace Prize nominees Dr. Peter Hotez and his research partner Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi in the spotlight as honorees and the remarkable Vanessa
Castle hopping across London is a unique European vacation experience. From Bristol to Buckingham Palace, this is the best way to create your own fairytale...
As a childhood lover of fairy tales and an undergrad who studied Shakespeare, I have always wanted to spend the night in a castle. As the coronation of
A rare Star Wars exhibit with galaxy firsts wowed at Valobra Master Jewelers. Yes, the force is strong in Houston. This is the story of how Franco Valobra brought something completely special and unexpected to his beloved Bayou City...
In a climate-controlled garage, not so far away, sat one of the world's most impressive Star Wars memorabilia collections, second only to that of the
The inside story of the Mark Berman retirement surprised even a Houston media legend. Jim Nantz and Nolan Ryan offered super praise, the wife who has stood behind him all these years gets moment and one wish from Berman that involves his phone drove everything home. After 43 years in Houston sports, Berman will be leaving more than a legacy...
This is one of the only times that Mark Berman has ever underestimated just how big a story is. Berman, who might as well have The Best Reporter in
High-profile Houston men talked about their personal health challenges in a powerful CanCare event. Being honest helped set records in River Oaks. It's all about making a statement about the power of opening up and sharing...
It is a rare thing for men to publicly discuss their health issues so hats off to Frank Tsuru, Momentum Midstream CEO, and John Nau III, chairman and CEO
Houston's new allergy-friendly restaurant brings an Austin cult following. It's all about spreading healthy eating power. This Montrose Collective spot is something different and completely new...
You grab the proverbial blanket, I’ll bring the basket and Picnik, the new Houston restaurant situated in the posh retail development dubbed The Montrose
The Latin Woman's Initiative wild $500,000 Houston party drew Astros wives, a TV news star and UH's own mariachi band. Energy, energy and more energy added up to a record-setting day in no time. PaperCity's Shelby Hodge takes us inside the vibrant scene...
Could the exuberance that defines the Latin Women's Initiative annual luncheon and fashion show have been greater than ever when a sellout throng of 1,000
Houston's Chinatown now boasts a new all-you-can eat Korean barbecue restaurant with serious cocktail power. It's not just about grilling your own meats at the table (though you do that here too). Instead, this new spot brings plenty of extra sizzle...
Grace and Leo Xia — the husband and wife pair who brought Houston the popular Chinese restaurant Duck N’ Bao (with locations on Memorial Drive and in
Houston's own royal moment made King Charles' coronation hit home. A true British garden party certainly turned heads. Big Ben, an Iconic British Phone Booth and a royal couple all made an appearance...
What: The British Consulate-General of Houston Celebration of King Charles' coronation Where: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center PC Moment: A series of
Kentucky Derby day turned into a hot Houston fundraiser in all sorts of ways. That meant a raffle racing wall, a silent auction to swoon over, a polo match and more. Of course, those Derby fashions still prevailed on a $335,000 afternoon...
"If they would just move the Kentucky Derby to a cooler month,"proposed one guest wiping the beads of perspiration from her brow at the Hats, Hearts &
This stunning Memorial townhome is architecturally significant and full of bold, provocative art. As Houston houses go, it doesn't get much more radical than this. Get a rare look inside...
Two years ago, Cody Fitzsimmons got a tip from a friend about a special townhouse coming on the market in Houston’s Memorial neighborhood. Designed by
Montrose's new boutique hotel broke ground and brought news of another ambitious hotel that's headed to The Heights. Bunkhouse's Hotel Saint Augustine is taking shape. Expect a non-traditional hotel right across from The Menil with an arty vibe to match. PaperCity's Shelby Hodge has all the insider details...
Thunder boomed through the Forney construction field office while rain poured on the construction site Wednesday morning putting a serious damper on
Houston's Besties Brunch is bringing friends together to do major good in the city. Boosting a shelter for cancer families in the sweetest way possible means plenty. It also set the stage for all kinds of friends to brunch for a cause...
When the team of A Shelter for Cancer Families (ASCF) began head huddling on the theme for its most recent event, they made the prescient move of
The University of Houston is trying to make its Big 12 football opener a night game with major concert power. This TCU matchup is going to be a city-wide event. And being the first stop in the Big 12's new high-profile concert series is no small coup for the Cougars....
The University of Houston has been pushing to make its Big 12 football opener against TCU a night game, allowing an entire weekend — including what could
Houston's new Men of Distinction are taking centerstage. The 2023 class includes do-good billionaires, a local TV legend and medical titans. Just as impressive this year are the men who introduced these difference makers. They include J.J. Watt, Tilman Fertitta and more...
With 65 Gittings portraits of former honorees, powerful men, lining the walls of the River Oaks Country Club ballroom, it was a proud day for the Men of
Asian and Pacific Islander Restaurant Weeks give Houston diners an international pass. Find out how you can get these major discounts and eat in style...
Get a special digital passport and you can dine in some of Houston’s best Asian-style restaurants at a discount now through June 15th. The OCA Greater
Houston's breathtaking Bayou Bend Gardens showed off their beauty in three days of partying. More than $911,000 raised for one of the Bayou City's true treasures made for some sweet music...
Each spring Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens celebrates its beautiful grounds with three days of glorious fundraising celebrations. It begins on Friday
Houston's Best Dressed of 2023 Class brought the fashionistas out in full force. This dazzling Neiman Marcus party made everyone want to stick around. A host of Best Dressed Hall of Famers also came back, proving that timeless style never goes out of fashion. PaperCity's Shelby Hodge takes us inside the city's most fashionable night, one which benefits the March of Dimes...
By all accounts the PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed at Neiman Marcus was a rollicking success with a true party atmosphere that prevailed,
The Best New TV Shows to stream right now will make a hot weekend cooler. These Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Peacock and HBO Max picks bring a lot of drama. And some laughs. These are the shows you need to stream right now...
The 2023 television year is in full swing and we’ve found some great new TV shows to watch. This May, an AI-centric sci-fi series and Pete Davidson's
Barbara Bush's enduring Houston legacy is getting boosted by a $1.8 million Celebration of Reading. Best selling authors stood up for the transformational power of reading and for a First Lady who always rose above politics to do real good...
What: The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation's "A Celebration of Reading: Faith, Family & Friends" Where: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Astros and astronauts teamed up for an exciting new store in The Woodlands. And Alex Bregman, Hunter Brown and Scott Kelly marveled over the bling. Breitling is orbiting with the stars. Which fits. Its watches have been to space and back...
The new Breitling boutique watch shop in The Woodlands opened on Market Street with astronaut brand ambassador Scott Kelly and Astros all-star third
The PaperCity Houston Best Dressed honorees got revealed in a buzzing Neiman Marcus cocktail party. See the ladies stepping into the spotlight. It's a new era of philanthropy and fashion In Houston. And the City's Best Dressed are...
The champagne flowed, air kisses abounded and anticipation grew as a stylish throng gathered on the third floor of Neiman Marcus on Wednesday night. It
A soaking rainstorm can't stop this $1 million Houston outdoor night. Hermann Park gets an extra anonymous boost too. A $52 million overall project that will help transform one of the city's signature parks is building plenty of anticipation...
Everyone knew it was coming — that wind driven rainstorm hurtling toward Houston. But supporters of the Hermann Park Conservancy's "Evening in the Park"
A retired NFL player is sharing his heart-wrenching story of foster care horrors and hope in Houston. His driving mission is to give vulnerable kids a place where they feel like they belong...
What: Arms Wide Adoption Services Fulfilling Families Luncheon Where: The Briar Club PC Moment: Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Gaelin Elmore
The votes are in! Here are the 2023 Houston PaperCity Design Awards Winning Projects. A renowned panel of judges selected winning projects from interior designers and architects in 21 categories...
The annual Houston PaperCity Design Awards kicked off Texas Design Week Houston in the Post Oak Hotel’s grand ballroom, Sunday evening, April 30. The
Houston's Rock and Roll Picnic is taking over the historic Last Concert Cafe. And a food afternoon like no other beckons. It's all about helping out the city's restaurant industry workers and providing them access to real health care and other basic services...
I’ll Have What She’s Having is so much more than a clever take on the famous line uttered in the movie When Harry Met Sally. In Houston, it’s actually a
Call it Championship Teamwork. And heart and knowhow. By helping each other, the Astros are overcoming injuries to cobble together a winning start to build on. Guys dismissed as fill-ins are doing more with the stars sharing and showing the way...
Nothing is a breeze for the defending champion Houston Astros these days. It's more like facing an eternal headwind. Big free agent prize Jose Abreu's
Sherlock Holmes steals the fun (and the jewels) at an Alley Ball full of surprises. This is elementary evening. Houston's downtown theatre breaks out the fantastic and much more in celebration of its mysterious new play...
There was a pickpocket on the loose at the Alley Ball. In full view of a black-tie crowd of more than 400, a man calling himself Sherlock Holmes pilfered
Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam are sticking up for Tiger Woods and railing against golf's growing slow play problem. The legends of golf are in The Woodlands for the unique Inspeity Invitational. And they're not afraid to say what's on their mind. PaperCity's Chris Baldwin has more...
Annika Sorenstam pauses before answering the question. Following Jack Nicklaus is never easy, but this is more about the greatest women's golfer of all
Glamorous waterfront homes in The Woodlands take lakeside living to a new level. From mansions with crazy perks to towering townhomes you can reach by boat, these dwellings provide a different type of Texas life...
It’s a scientifically proven fact that being beside water can have a calming effect on your mood. So it should be no surprise that lakeside homes are
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