Culture of HOU
The food, traditions, arts, neighborhoods and celebrations through which Houston knows itself.
Houston culture lives at the table, onstage, inside neighborhood landmarks and in traditions carried across generations. We explore the stories that give the city its unmistakable character.
How Did We Become So Obsessed With Chicken Wings?
By Lisbet | Houston City Beat From an overlooked cut of chicken to the centerpiece of game day, wings became an American obsession by delivering bold flavor, endless variety and a meal made for…
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The Queen of Houston Tex-Mex
Long before fajitas became a restaurant favorite around the world, one Houston widow turned a small East End restaurant into a culinary legend.…
Read the storyHidden in Plain Sight: Why the Military Museum of Texas is Houston’s Ultimate Must-Visit
You won't find Houston’s most powerful history lesson under the grand lights of the Museum District. Tucked away in an industrial pocket of…
Read the storyCLICKBAIT at the Houston Museum of Natural Science: A Walk Through the Digital World We Created
We spent an afternoon exploring CLICKBAIT: A Digital Obsession, one of the newest interactive exhibits at the museum. Designed as a walkable digital…
Read the storyHoward Sherman: Big Brush, Big Laughs
Howard Sherman doesn’t do subtle. Since graduating from the University of North Texas in 2006, the Texas artist has made a name with…
Read the storyFrom Nicaragua to Downtown Houston: Julio Cisneros’ Path to Executive Chef
Houston’s downtown dining scene is brighter thanks to Executive Chef Julio Cisneros, the culinary force behind The Downtown Club at The Met.
Read the storyPizzitola’s HERITAGE BBQ
For nearly 90 years, Pizzitola’s HERITAGE BBQ has been serving up Houston history one bite at a time. From its legendary open brick pits to…
Read the storyRochella Cooper: The Trailblazer Who Illuminated Our City with Rendez-Vous Houston
In a recent episode of Let’s Talk on Houston City Beat, host Mike Acosta sat down with Rochella Cooper to revisit a bold…
Read the storyThe Smallest Little Honky Tonk
Stepping into the Smallest Little Honky Tonk in Texas, a 1950s shack on Tomball’s Main Street, I’m enveloped by a time warp. Walls…
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