Food + Beverage

If You Eat One Thing

Executive Chef Stephen Chiang brings inspiration to the standout Double-Bone Duroc Pork Chop at Houston’s new Kirkwood restaurant. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Quit Nguyen Kirkwood, the debut concept from Mac Haik Restaurant Group, recently opened in the Energy Corridor. The modern clubhouse setting showcases elevated American cuisine and honors Houston businessman Mac Haik. At the helm in the kitchen is Executive Chef Stephen Chiang, whose culinary background includes Per Se...

Life + Culture

Things We Love

Our favorite fall finds are here, from a Kendra Scott tribute and rich body butter to nostalgic lip products that make seasonal beauty and gifting more fun. Article by Mariana De la Rosa Just in time for meaningful holiday gifting, Kendra Scott launched the Heaven’s 27 Strand Necklace in honor of the 27 girls who lost their lives in the Kerr County floods in July 2025. The necklace features 27 hearts, each in one of the girls’ favorite colors, making it a personal tribute to who they were...

Food + Beverage

Making Veggies Fun Again

How Dr. Praeger’s makes plant-based eating easy, flavorful, and fun. Article by Mariana De la Rosa | Photography by Courtesy of Dr. Praeger’s Finding vegetarian meals that are both nutritious and satisfying isn't always easy. Dr.Praeger’s plant-based foods make it a little simpler, offering convenient options that are also full of flavor. We sat down with Kateryna Villanueva, brand manager at Dr. Praeger’s, who shares information about the brand’s easy-to-make and nutritious products.   ...

Arts + Culture

Tapping into Gratitude

Houston painter Mohammad Ali Bhatti reflects on the quiet gratitude found in creating art. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Courtesy of Mohammad Ali Bhatt Making art naturally leads to gratitude. Every step of the process, from really seeing the world to translating an idea onto canvas and watching it slowly become real, relies on a certain kind of patience and presence. For Houston-based artist Mohammad Ali Bhatti, that process is where he finds gratitude. Your work...

Life + Culture

Building What’s Next

PX Project helps Houston young adults explore careers, gain real-world workplace skills, and build confidence through paid, hands-on training in food and hospitality. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Courtesy of PX Project For young adults who graduate from high school without a clear plan for what comes next, the path forward can be challenging. College may not be the right choice, and trade school requires choosing a career. Houston’s PX Project was created to fill that gap...

Entertainment

Five Reasons to Shop Houston’s Nutcracker Market

With more than 280 merchants, festive finds, and holiday cheer, this annual Houston tradition is worth celebrating. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Melissa Taylor Houston’s favorite holiday shopping tradition returns November 12-15 at Reliant Center. Shoppers can expect more than 280 merchants, festive finds, and plenty of reasons to make the market a holiday destination. 1. Find a Gift for Everyone Consider Nutcracker Market the ultimate holiday shopping shortcut...

Food + Beverage

Where to Eat & Drink Now

​Sharing Houston’s top spots to eat, drink, and enjoy. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Houston’s restaurant scene is always on the move, with new restaurants and dishes making their debut all over town. There’s no better time to break out of the usual routine, try something different, and add new favorites to your dining lineup. ​(Facing Page) Houston’s newest Montrose destination, 1111, brings cocktails created by mixologists from Handshake Speakeasy, the world’s top bar in 2024, alongside...

Food + Beverage

The Personal Side of Art

Today’s collectors look beyond investment to connection, discovery, and meaning. Article by Allyson Straczek | Photography by Courtesy of Affordable Art Fair For Cori Teague, Director of Affordable Art Fair Texas, art is a lifelong journey of discovery, connection, and possibility. “Halfway through pursuing two degrees at Baylor University, I took a leap of faith and dove into art. Art became more than the work I made. I was choosing the world that I wanted to spend my life in.” Teague’s...

Food + Beverage

Holy Cow! Houston's Best Burgers

Houston’s best burgers offer big flavors, creative toppings, and plenty of delicious reasons to dig in. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a juicy, gloriously messy burger? In Houston, the answer is a Texas-sized no. The Bayou City takes its burgers seriously, whether they are piled high with toppings or smashed thin for crispy, caramelized edges we all love. From old-school restaurants to newer spots putting their own spin on the classic, Houston’s...

Life + Culture

A New Chapter at Maximo

Adrian Torres has plenty to celebrate, but the Maximo chef is already looking ahead to new menus, new concepts, and family. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Carla Gomez/Pop Ratio PR Chef Adrian Torres has had the kind of year most chefs spend their entire career striving for, winning the James Beard Foundation Emerging Chef award this spring. Since then, the Maximo chef found out he’s going to be a father, closed on a house, and started planning the next chapter for his West...