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Torchy’s Tacos and Shake Shack Coming to Daikin Park

Dec. 02, 2016

The Houston Astros announced yesterday that Torchy’s Tacos and Shake Shack would be available to fans at Daikin Park (formerly Minute Maid Park) in 2017. Last season, it was announced that Daikin Park’s center field wall, affectionately nicknamed “Tal’s Hill” would be removed and scaled back to make way for new seating and restaurant options. The wildly popular restaurants have been Houston fast food favorites since opening this past year. “We couldn’t think of a better partner for our first…

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Largest Climbing Gyms in the U.S. Coming to Houston

Oct. 25, 2016

The Washington Avenue Arts District will soon feature one of the largest bouldering gyms in the world. Momentum Silver Street’s 40,000 square foot indoor climbing gym will open in summer 2017 along with a 36,000 square foot facility in Katy. Located in the heart of Houston’s up-and-coming arts district, Momentum Silver Street is surrounded by artist studios, residential lofts, local dining options like Julep, B&B Butchers, and the Holler craft beer brewery. The Houston location was chosen as…

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Texans Open 2016 Season with New Stadium Food

Aug. 18, 2016

Houston Texans and NRG Park officials announced stadium renovations and new food and beverage options just in time for Super Bowl LI in Houston. Along with stadium-wide WiFi and a new artificial turf field, local chefs presented a variety of new Houston-centric dishes and beverages that will be offered throughout the season. Ronnie Killen (Killen’s Barbecue, Burgers, and Steakhouse) and Chris Shepherd (Underbelly) presented their new dishes alongside Aramark’s latest menu additions. Ronnie…

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The Last Minute Houston Mother’s Day Guide

Apr. 27, 2016

Mother’s Day is fast approaching (May 8) and it looks like you still don’t have a gift for one of the most important women in your life. Be honest, that’s the main reason you’re reading this. Lucky for you, Houston has a wide range of events around town that could be the perfect fit for a memorable date with mom. We've highlighted a few of our favorite options but you can find a complete list here. Brunches and Dinners The culinary and cultural capital of the South has quite the brunch and…

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Final Four by the Numbers

Apr. 21, 2016

The 2016 Houston Final Four festivities downtown and at NRG Park left an indelible mark on the city and its place as a leading U.S. travel destination. From record-breaking event attendance to millions of dollars spent locally, Houston's Final Four was a slam dunk. Let’s do the numbers: 149,845 The two-session Final Four attendance was the second-highest attendance in Men’s Final Four history. 74,340 The championship game attendance was also the second-highest in championship game history…

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Biggio’s Sports Bar Set to Open this Fall

Apr. 14, 2016

Astros fans rejoice. Houston baseball legend Craig Biggio announced yesterday that his sports bar Biggio’s is set to open across from Daikin Park this November. The two-level restaurant will be a part of the new Marriott Marquis hotel and convention district downtown. Biggio’s menu is fit for foodies as well as sports fans. The upscale sports bar plans on offering high quality steaks, burgers, and wings as well as local craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Diners can watch all the big games from…

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Houston Winter Ideal for Golfing

Jan. 25, 2016

One of the reasons we love Houston is year-round golf, even in January. With temperatures ranging from the low 60s to mid-70s, it's no wonder golf enthusiasts flock to Htown. While golfers in wide swaths of the country were hunkering down amid record snowfall, a quick sampling of Houston-area courses found very brisk business. “We had 192 golfers out on Sunday, which is really good for a Sunday in January,” said Chuck Silva at Memorial Park Golf Course. “And the driving range was busy all day…

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Houston to Host International Icons in “Cricket All-Star Series”

Oct. 15, 2015

Houston's own Daikin Park will feature the best cricket players in the world for a one-day "Cricket All-Star Series" match on November 11, 2015. Many Americans have never watched a match of cricket in their lives. But the sport is played by over 120 million people worldwide, making it the second most popular sport after soccer. As the most diverse city in the country, Houston's cultural distinction makes it the perfect location for the historic occasion. The All-Star series will headline…

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Houston’s Super Bowl LI Date Announced

May 28, 2015

Let the countdown begin! The NFL announced the official date for Super Bowl LI at Houston's NRG Stadium as February 5, 2017. Preparations are already under way to provide visitors and Houstonians with an exciting week of activities and public events leading up to the game. The Super Bowl is the most watched television program in the United States annually with over 100 million viewers on average. The game also attracts large audiences worldwide. This is the third Super Bowl for Houston. The…

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Super Bowl Returning to Houston in 2017

May 22, 2013

The Super Bowl is returning to Houston in 2017. NFL owners awarded Super Bowl LI to Houston on Tuesday in Boston. Houston won in a vote over South Florida after San Francisco won Super Bowl L in 2016. The biggest single game in American sports will be played at Reliant Stadium in February 2017 bringing a multitude of visitors, unprecedented global media attention and tremendous economic impact to Houston. This is the third Super Bowl for Houston. The city last hosted the big game at Reliant…

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