The Beyoncé-loved Taste Bar + Kitchen has officially expanded with a second location in Sugar Land — now open as of Wednesday, December 10 at 1550 Lake Pointe Pkwy, Suite 500 (the former Veritas Steak & Seafood spot).

And yes… it’s giving lakefront patio brunch vibes. Think: waterside seats, a private dining room for celebrations + corporate…

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Beyoncé-loved Houston brunch spot sweetens Sugar Land with new location

One of Houston’s most successful brunch spots is coming to Sugar Land. Taste Bar + Kitchen will open its second location on Wednesday, December 10, in the former Veritas Steak & Seafood location at 1550 Lake Pointe Pkwy, Suite 500.

Instead of opening another mega-sized store, the Texas favorite is going mini with airport vending machine pop-ups that are popping up for holiday travelers — complete with free swag at major Texas airports.

Houston spots to catch it:

• George Bush Intercontinental (IAH): Sunday, December 14

• Houston Hobby (HOU): Tuesday, December 16

So if you’re…

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H-E-B delights Texas travelers with airport vending machine pop-ups

New H-E-B stores seem to be getting bigger and bigger, but its newest locations is taking the opposite track. The beloved San Antonio grocery store is surprising holiday travelers with tiny vending machine pop-ups, offering free swag at Texas' major … Continue reading

🎄✨ Since one roundup of 14 bars clearly wasn’t enough, here are 9 more spots going all-in with over-the-top Christmas decor, themed moments, and festive sips all season long.

Atlas Ultra Lounge (Galleria area)
No need to be a Grinch… because Whoville has officially taken over. 💚🎁
Go big with the Grinchmas Glow Tree ($45) — a mini Christmas…

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9 more Houston bars with over-the-top Christmas decor and festive sips

Since one roundup of 14 bars isn’t enough for Houston’s holiday bar scene, here are even more festive spots transforming their spaces with lights, themes, and seasonal sips.

In this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” CultureMap editor Eric Sandler pulled together a dream panel and ran a fantasy football–style draft… but make it delicious. Instead of players, they drafted their favorite Vietnamese dishes and the Houston restaurants that do them best. 🍜🔥

The draft crew included:

• Stevie Vu (Chowdown in Chinatown…

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Food experts draft the best dishes at Vietnamese restaurants in Houston

On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” CultureMap editor Eric Sandler recruited five of his friends and colleagues to select their favorite dishes at Vietnamese restaurants in Houston via a fantasy football-style draft.

With the holidays flying by and end-of-year to-do lists piling up, New Year’s Eve planning can easily get pushed aside — until suddenly, it’s here. If you’d rather have your plans locked in now (and thank yourself later), The Moran CITYCENTRE has you covered.

Their signature New Year’s Eve Celebration is back, featuring:
✨ Live music
🍽️ Food &…

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Ring In 2026 at The Moran CITYCENTRE in Houston

The holidays are right around the corner, which means another thing: it’s time to start making your New Year’s Eve plans. The holidays are in full swing,

⛸️ Holiday Ice Skating in Greater Houston — 6 Spots to Get Your Winter Fix (Yes, even in Texas)

Houston may still be serving heat and humidity, but the city always finds a way to give winter vibes when it counts. Here are a few ice rinks around Greater Houston where you can skate, sip something cozy, and make it a whole moment. (Not a complete…

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6 places to go ice skating in the Greater Houston area this holiday season

Despite the heat and humidity in Texas, Houstonians can go ice skating in the Greater Houston area this holiday season. This is not a comprehensive list.