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Minute Maid Park Becoming Daikin Park in January 2025

By Megan Strange on Dec. 05, 2024

The home of the Houston Astros is about to experience a breath of fresh air — both literally and figuratively. The name change was announced Nov. 18 and becomes effective on January 1, 2025, marking a new chapter for the beloved downtown Houston stadium. This renaming is part of a 15-season naming-rights agreement with Daikin, the world's largest air conditioning manufacturer, and symbolizes both a strategic partnership and a nod to the Astros’ forward-looking vision A Storied History of Names…

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A Taste of Houston's Asian Dining

By Megan Strange on Oct. 11, 2024

Spicy. Sweet. Tangy. Delicious. Houston’s Asian dining is legit awesome! From Japanese noodle bowls to authentic Thai cuisine and everything in between, Houston has it all. Join us on a culinary adventure through some of the city’s most beloved Asian restaurants. Jun by Kim 420 E 20th St Suite A, Houston, TX 77008 Top Chef (Season 19) star and Houston native Evelyn Garcia, along with Henry Lu, opened Jun by Kin in early 2023, offering a fresh take on New Asian American cuisine. This stylish…

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Where to Eat and Stay Around Daikin Park

By Megan Strange on Jun. 20, 2024

Take me out to the ballgame, but show me where to eat and stay to make the experience a grand slam. That's our game plan! Take a swing at these baller dining establishments, hotels and ways to get around Downtown. Xochi 1777 Walker St. Houston Chef Hugo Ortega knocks it out of the park with Xochi (photo above), offering fans a dining experience that celebrates the culinary and indigenous richness of Oaxaca, Mexico and its varied geographic regions. Biggio's 1777 Walker Street This multi-level…

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Saint Patrick’s Day in Houston

By Megan Strange on Mar. 07, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, a day when those who are Irish celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and those who aren’t technically Irish express their appreciation for all things Irish. Green is worn, green beer is had (for those 21+, of course) and sometimes you get pinched (though maybe not this year). If you're looking for a place to celebrate, you're in luck! Houston has something Irish themed to suit every taste. Houston St. Patrick's Parade and Celebration March 16, 2024 Join an…

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10 Reservations to Make During Houston Restaurant Weeks

By Megan Strange on Jul. 16, 2023

Need another reason to dine at your favorite restaurant or try a new one in town? You’re in luck because August marks the start of Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW), a five-week-long event where participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus and a portion of the proceeds benefit The Houston Food Bank. From August 1 through September 4 (Labor Day), participating restaurants will donate $3 from the $25 lunch and brunch menus, $5 from the $39 dinner menus and $7 from the $55 dinner menus. With more…

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H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

By Megan Strange on Oct. 25, 2021

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to watch and what homerun specials are running around in H-Town. Where to Watch Courtesy of @hungrylikethewolfhouston on Instagram Hungry Like the Wolf - The ONLY 80s diner in Houston will be showing the games 920 Studemont St #900 Houston, Texas 77007 Star Cinema Grill – a locally-owned full-service…

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Hurricane Ida Fundraisers

By Megan Strange on Aug. 31, 2021

Houstonians know the troubles of hurricane suffering all too well, so if you're looking for ways to help Hurricane Ida victims, look no further. Houston Food Bank is poised and ready to help relief efforts in Louisiana as/when needed. Houston Food Bank urgently needs volunteers to help them build more disaster boxes! Individuals or groups can register online and find shifts that work for them: www.houstonfoodbank.org/volunteer. There are morning, afternoon and evenings shifts with openings this…

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