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Make your way through the lush and luxurious River Oaks area, which contains some of the most coveted (and expensive) real estate in the city. But it’s not only the mansions that draw onlookers; there are plenty of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries that give the inner-loop spot its character. At the River Oaks Shopping Center, restaurants and retail live alongside the historic River Oaks Theatre—the oldest working theater in the city.
At the heart of it all near the vibrant epicenter of the nation's energy capital, we are perfectly located between River Oaks, the city's most exclusive residential neighborhood, and the Galleria, an Read more »
It’s been more than 15 years since Betty Newton and Cristiana Anderson launched their accessories biz, à bientôt. The duo is known for their array of jewelry, bags and scarves, many of which are Read more »
After nearly two decades in the original Galleria location, famed chef-owner Michael Cordua has added a new outpost for his award-winning Américas restaurant, in the River Oaks Shopping Center. Read more »
More than just treasure hunters make their way to Houston's Antique Pavilion. For more than 20 years, the center has remained a popular destination for designers, architects, decorators and stylists. Read more »
Archway Gallery, one of Houston’s and the nation’s oldest artist owned and operated galleries. Since 1976, Archway Gallery has been exhibiting the work of the area’s finest Read more »
Armando Palacios’ Upper Kirby namesake is as famous for its upscale Mexican fare as it is for its see-and-be-seen clientele. The iconic restaurant has been a style staple among well-heeled Read more »
After opening River Oaks’ Casa de Novia bridal boutique in 2005, fashion-savvy entrepreneur Luvi Wheelock expanded her fashion stake with Atrium—a ready-to-wear outpost just next door. The Read more »
The Avalon Diner, attached to the Avalon Pharmacy, is known for excellent small-tread waffles at breakfast and some of the best lunch-counter cheeseburgers out there. The beef patties glisten with oil Read more »
Tucked away on Shepherd Drive is the converted residence that is home to Backstreet Café. Ever-changing New American choices prepared by Chef Hugo Ortega include salads like goat cheese with Read more »
Enjoy diner food with a canine twist. Not as diverse as the original Fairview location, the newer, roomier River Oaks area Barnaby's bustles with a cross-section of cool families toting tots, Gen Read more »
With almost 200 fragrances to choose from and custom-blend, your mind (and nose) will pull you in different directions as you try to figure out what you want! After much debate on your fragrances, Read more »
