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A Royally British Day in Houston

By Zain Bidiwala on May. 18, 2018

The day of the Royal Wedding has arrived! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially trying the knot, and since you're reading this, we'll guess that you weren't able to make the hop across the pond to celebrate with the newlyweds and their nine million closest friends. Fret not, for you can have your own royal British day in Texas' largest city. Care for a Spot of Tea, My Darling? One of Houston's finest boutique hotels offers a proper high tea fit for a queen (or, newly married princess.)…

Houston in 24 Hours: Sharon from L.A.

By Zain Bidiwala on Apr. 13, 2018

With so many ways to enjoy Houston, it can be difficult to figure out how to make the most of your time in the city. Today, we're sharing how Sharon from Los Angeles spent her time seeing some of Houston's best. Who is Sharon? She's a total foodie, loves travel, has a penchant for taking Instragam-worthy photos. Also, she was the winner of our L.A to H-Town sweepstakes (sidenote: her response to our congratulatory e-mail was "ARE YOU SERIOUS???"). FIRST THINGS FIRST We obviously have a huge BBQ…

Top Houston Halloween Shops

By Zain Bidiwala on Oct. 10, 2017

Houstonians adore Halloween. After all, we're creative, come from different backgrounds and are willing to have fun. If you're looking for a guide to getting dressed up this year, look no further. From rental shops to thrift stores, we've got you covered. Frankel’s Costume A go-to destination for all things spooky for years now, Frankel’s Costume has an impressive Halloween selection at a wide variety of prices. Styles range from renaissance garb, Egyptian, skeletons, steam punk, animals…

Must-See Houston Rockets Home Games of 2017-2018

By Zain Bidiwala on Oct. 09, 2017

With the NBA season starting tomorrow, our hometown Houston Rockets are gearing up for one of the fiercest seasons in recent memory. A wild summer full of trades and free-agent signings have shifted the basketball landscape and hopefully, in favor of Clutch City. One of the most surprising moves of the off-season is the trade that brings perennial all-star point guard, Chris Paul to the Rockets. Pairing Paul with James Harden is bound to bring even more excitement to the hardwood; though, one…

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