The Democrats chose Atlanta over Houston for the 1988 Democratic Convention because officials didn't think the George R. Brown would be ready in time.
In the summer, look for executive chef Hugo Ortega's special seasonal squash blossom menu. Also on the menu: sauteed grasshoppers, anyone?
Founded in 1893, Trinity Church is a neo-Gothic structure in Midtown that houses a restored 1918 Pilcher pipe organ as well as world-class stained glass, artwork and liturgical furnishings.
This behemoth boasts wireless internet, one of the largest LCD screens in Texas, and a natural grass playing field equipped with a giant retractable roof.
The huge arena spans an area of six city blocks, making it one of the largest playing surfaces in the nation.
A celebrity chef in his own rights, Scotland-born Matthew Gray earned a Michelin star at his last stint, the venerable Inverlochy Castle Hotel in Scotland.
This Woodlands venue attracts the biggest names in music, as well as the occasional Houston Symphony, concert, Houston Ballet performance, themed festival or religious service.
The shopping options are hokey tourist traps, but the frequent festivals and special events make it a fun outdoor option.
Want to know if those jeans really do make you butt look big? Just ask Bazbaz and her staff. They study denim labels and cuts religiously so you have a fit that is simply divine.
Inside, Asian clothes, movies, gadgets and groceries proliferate, and there are restaurants galore too, including the huge Ocean Palace, the largest dim sum place in Houston.
The owners seem to think Eddie V's will be a winner in Houston—there's already a second Houston location in the works at West Ave.
McCormick & Schmick's is offering happy hour deals with appetizers, snacks and sushi priced from $1.95 when you buy a drink from 4-7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to close Monday through Friday.
Hobby has an array of restaurants in the central concourse including Pappasito's Catina, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, and Hunan Return of the Phoenix.
We also dig the more rustic ambiance of this location, with its ethos of a patrician spot on the Pampas.
Once you’ve swiped your plastic in front of the graffiti mural, walk across the street to Brasil for coffee and a continuation of your hip urban experience.
Pappas has a wine cellar with access to an inventory of more than 25,000 bottles, including some rare vintages, and offers cigars in 60 brands and sizes.
Get there early and memorize where you parked your car, because a sold-out Reliant Arena is not something to be messed with.
The space is divided into an arena with 5,800 permanent seats and 10,000 square feet of usable floor space, a pavilion with 1,700 fixed seats, and 325,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Take a break in the restaurant and order some Swedish delicacies—we love the meatballs—while you mull over mid-century modern vs. post-naughty chic.
Though the IMAX screen shows only one movie in any two-week period, they are all in 3D so you feel as if you can reach out and touch the movie magic.
During the day, the restaurant is still populated with well-dressed ladies who lunch. But in the evening, it takes on a sexier vibe for an upscale crowd that loves great martinis and steaks.
Serious shoppers valet park at the Neiman Marcus entrance off of Post Oak Boulevard.
Call on Sovie, our favorite sales chick in all of Houston. This spacious boutique boasts incredible hard-to-find designer labels like Balmain and DSquared2.
Fabrics used for Zegna suits include, wool, cashmere and mohair found in Australia, Mongolia and South Africa.
Trellis is luxe all the way, using exclusively Carita, Decléor, and Phytomer, three of the world's best and most exclusive skin, face and hair care lines.
Across the lobby from Cavour, Bar Malatesta is one of Houston's hidden gems. There's no better place to order an Old-Fashioned and whisper sweet nothings.
For Curly Sues, Bella Rinova is a great salon option, specializing in dry cuts that work best on curly hair.
The stationery departments at Bering's draw shoppers who normally would balk at going to a hardware store.
