Houston In the News

Learning to Barbecue Helped Make Me a Man
June 2011

"Houston [is] a town that specializes in the manliest meat, beef."

Houston, We Have Liftoff
May 2011

"Is Houston's multicultural dining scene the country's best-kept food secret?"

O Pioneers!
May 2011

"Reinvention, innovation and cultivation make Houston our City of the Year for 2011."

10 Great Places in Lyle Lovett's Houston
April 1, 2011

"I love the city I grew up in, and I chose to live here as an adult."

Your Adventure in Houston.
March 2011

"America's fourth largest city is a recession-busting powerhouse with arts and dining accolades to match."

Houston, We Have Liftoff
March 2011

"A growing number of creative types are striving to make H-Town the the cultural hub it was when...first injected with modernity."

Britt Maren: Houston, Texas
March 2011

"[Maren's] new look straddles the line between Southern girl next door and street-smart style maven.  Shopping in her hometown allows her to flirt with both these sides."

Top Budget Travel Destinations for 2011.
January 7, 2011

"The city is flexing its cultural muscle and encouraging tourists to explore to their heart's content with the Houston CityPASS."

Cultural Capital.
November 2010

"With a diverse music and culinary scene—and a great quality of life—Houston bursts with energy."

Houston.
November 2010

"Bold and brash, Texas's largest city is a lively mix of high culture and down-home hospitality, charming neighborhoods and standout shopping."

Houston is Chow Town.
August 2010

"Your stomach will never think of Houston the same way again."

Mission Control.
July 2010

"One of the last U.S. cities to slip into recession and one of the first to emerge, Houston has a firm grip on its super-sized economy."

A Multitude of Museums.
July/August 2010

As befits America's fourth largest city, Houston's museum scene represents an embarrassment of riches.

Cool Houston.
July/August 2010

"Montrose is intimate, historic and defiantly eclectic."

Off the Eaten Path.
June 2010

"Few urban food tours are as insightful and focused on hidden spots as Houston's pioneering chef-led excursions."

36 Hours in Houston.
May 9, 2010

"Yes, oil money still reigns supreme, but it now competes with culture."

A Free Day in...Houston, Texas.
May 2, 2010

"Houston can seem like a city you can't escape fast enough. That's because you don't really know it."

Houston Play-Date.
May 2010

"Big, bold and bustling, Houston offers travelers variety and adventure. It's also a great place for a family getaway."

Getaway: Houston.
March 21, 2010

"This is a city's city: standing proud, happy and bright at the center with a rugged ring around the middle. Houston literally hums."

A Culinary Selection as Big as Texas.
March 6, 2010

"Houston is undergoing a culinary renaissance, with a new generation of local chefs celebrating the best their region has to offer."

Small Town in the Big City.
March 2010

"Houston Heights now flourishes as a destination for foodies, architecture buffs and creative types."

Remixing Regional Flavors in Houston.
February 7, 2010

"Houston's...a place with aworld-class food scene and a rising generation of culinary stars."

9 Ways to Taste Houston Like an Expert.
January 28, 2010

"It's easy to conclude that Houston has one of the most satisfying food scenes in the country right now."

Space City Incentives.
January 10, 2010

"Dining, club-hopping and an urban park are three new reasons to visit Houston."

Midtown Houston.
October 2009

"Not far from the predictable business centers of Houston lies a more hip and eclectic emerging neighborhood."

An Appetite for Houston.
October2009

"Houston's Washington Avenue...has gone from dodgy to dining destination in three short years."

Go On, Mess With Texas.
October 2009

"Beyond the city's gleaming office towers lies a landscape of astoundingly fine restaurants and shops, and a robust arts- and science-driven museum scene that's among the world's most esteemed."

Houston.
September 2009

"Texas ain't Tokyo—and as one Museum of Fine Arts photography curator (and Tokyo expat) tells us, that's not bad at all."

High Energy Houston.
September 2009

"The [Museum of Fine Arts, Houston] is the centerpiece of an oak-shaded Museum District that would do any major metropolitan city proud."

Meet Houston.
September 2009

"That's just another facet of the New Houston—a seemingly random tapestry of traditional and modern, upscale and down-home, ultra-country and ultra-urban—all presented with a warm Southern smile."

Houston's Chinatown.
September 2009

"You don't need to fly for hours to experience a taste of Asia."

City Vacations for Kids.
September 2009

"Houston, we have a problem! There's just too much to do in this huge Southwestern city."

Culture Vulture.
June 2009

"The truth is, Houston is one of the great international cities, with some of the most entertaining people on the planet."

In Houston, A Party Corridor.
May 31, 2009

"Washington Avenue has been transformed into one of Houston's most popular nightspots."

The Art of Texas.
Feb. 24, 2009

"No one's quite mastered the art of self expression like freewheeling Houston."

Play Space.
February 2009

"Houston's steel and glass frame is animated by a multi-district culinary, artistic and cultural heart, with green breathing space galore."

Arts Community Thrives in Sprawling Houston.
Nov. 30, 2008

"In this city sans zoning, in a residential enclave of cozy bungalows and children's play parks, sits one of the world's finest private art collections open to the public."

Houston: Huge and Humorous.
Nov. 30, 2008

"This city of 5.4 million people has its share of quirkiness, but make no mistake—it's a major league city."

My Kind of Town.
October 2008

"Here the city's splendid tradition of patronage is on its best display, so the great old live oaks thrust their bowing branches out beside the Cy Twombly Gallery and the Rothko Chapel."

Editor's Little Black Book.
October 2008

"If you want to find greater cosmopolitan excitement with a side of chic, in fact, you'd have to visit the Big Apple."

Second in Command.
Sept. 21, 2008

"Houston—It's the new Miami. Creative types with more ideas than cash are fleeing to second cities, where it's possible to paint, play, cook, build—and still eat."

The Best Cities to Live, Work and Play.
July 2008

"It's the city of big plans and no rules,...world-class museums...and the biggest damn liquor store on the planet. How could you not love Houston?"

Houston, We Have No Problems.
June 30, 2008

"Houston is experiencing a 21st-century boom fueled by a weak dollar and global growth."

Houston Heats Up.
June 2008

"If you want to find greater cosmopolitan excitement with a side of chic, in fact, you'd have to visit the Big Apple."

Pumped Up.
June 2008

"Houston is ready for the big leagues."

City Notebook.
May/June 2008

"[Houston's] image as an energy, medical and financial hub belies a city with a thriving arts community; charming, tree-filled neighborhoods; and sophisticated shopping and dining."

Houston Play.
May 4, 2008

"Imagine that. Downtown Houston has become a place to stay and play."

Park Gives Houston's Art Culture an Oasis.
April 6, 2008

"[People] don't know that [the park] is right out of the funky, outrageous heart of Houston's soul."

No Need to Apologize: City Tries a Little Boasting.
April 2, 2008

"Once you learn to read [Houston], it's an incredibly beautiful city."

Urban Oasis.
Feb. 17, 2008

"Inside the loop, you'll find a boom in new dining, shopping and lodging on par with Manhattan."

What's Great About Houston.
Oct. 7, 2007

"There is far more to Houston than meets the eye."

America's Best Restaurant Cities.
April 17, 2007

"Houston...has far more breadth and depth, [including] one of the nation's finest and most elegantly modern Italian ristorantes."

Three Great Stays in Houston.
January 2007

"Keeping up to speed about where to stay in Houston is no easy task."

Houston: From Oil to Art.
April 2007

"Eight ways to go contemporary in this Texas powerhouse."

Houston, Refined.
December 2006

"Houston has emerged as the Gulf Coast's cultural capital, with a world-class art scene—and a slew of hotels, restaurants and shops to match."

Houston: A haven for hip cuisine.
Nov. 3, 2006

"The USA's fourth-largest city is morphing into a mouth-watering destination forfoodies."

Lassie, Come to Houston.
Oct. 9, 2006

"The pet-friendly city makes it easy for road warriors to take along their pooch."

Highbrow Houston.
August 2006

"...Houston is...a rich city with a very well endowed cultural scene."

Houston Takes Lead to Capture Multicultural Markets by Promoting Its Diversity.
August 2006

"The GHCVB is positioning Houston as a perfect destination for multicultural markets."

Houston's Hopping.
June 4, 2006

"Is Houston...fun? I vote yes. There's so much to do in Houston, andthe city'salways adding more."

Houston Heat: Your Insider's Guide to What's Happening in H-Town.
May 2006

"Houston's the place to be, as long as you know where to go."

Houston, Texas.
April 2006

"The city has lots of great parks with bike trails, beautiful old oak trees and awesome skyline views."

There's Plenty of Room in 'Space City.'
April 2006

"Houston's 'can-do' attitude and open-door policy make for a warm welcome."

Houston: A Quirkier Texas Style Takes Hold.
Spring 2006

"A handful of design-savvy boutiques and restaurants from an intrepid group of top-tier chefs are adding a new style quotient to in-town neighbourhoods."

Rocketing Through Houston.
March 2006

"If I were to suggest a dish that symbolizes Houston, it would probably involve a gulf fish served Mexican style."

The Big Surprise in Texas? It's Houston, Ma'am.
Jan. 8, 2006

"Entrancing, beautific, spirited...There's the dazzling greenery, near-perfect weather and the largest oak trees I've ever seen, all amid an array of worthy attractions."

36 Hours in Houston.
Dec. 16, 2005

"Maybe that's what makes Houston such an unusual and wonderful place—there are so many different Houstons to see."

The Hot Spot.
November 2005

"The temperature isn't all that sizzles in Houston."

Houston, We Have a Problem with What to Choose.
Nov. 27, 2005

"The Zoo, 'The Nutcracker,' Museums, NASA...Prime Pickings in 'New Orleans West.'"

Houston, Car Free.
August 2005

"Thanks to the new 7½-mile METRORail, a 16-station light rail line, people can easily navigate the streets of Houston."

Houston = Healthcare Meetings.
June 2005

"As the home of the 43-institution Texas Medical Center (the world's largest), planners can find local medical experts from the center...to speak at their meetings."

Park and Ride.
March 20, 2005

"Leave your car behind, and discover a new Houston by light rail."

Texas Two-Step.
March 14, 2005

"Leave the rental car behind and explore Houston by public transit. Seriously."

Live in Up in Houston.
February 2005

"From four-star cuisine to bargain shopping, this Texas city beckons visitors who want to have fun."

Houston.
February 2005

"Among other surprises, first-time visitors are often shocked to learn that Houston is one of the country's most important port cities."

The Rising Star of Texas.
December 2004

"Houston is the Lone Star State's most cosmopolitan city. It is Houston, both cutting-edge and artsy, that has a hip factor reminiscent of New York's."

Urbane Texas.
July 31, 2004

"Houston's sophisticated food and friendly wine pricing put the oil capital in the top rank."

All-Star City.
July 11, 2004

"Houston hits home run with bold attractions."