Brooke Viggiano

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Houston

Bar Boheme

Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Houston’s queer community has been poppin’ off for decades, sparked by the ever-iconic Mary's opening its doors in the city’s unofficial gayborhood of Montrose back in the late 1960s.

The Best Drag Shows in Houston

Though Houston’s divine culinary scene isn’t exactly known for Italian cuisine, there’s plenty of restaurants fighting that reputation, one savory red sauce classic at a time.

The Best Italian Restaurants in Houston Right Now

Visit New Orleans

Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Honestly, Texas wouldn’t be Texas without boasting some outrageously warm temps during the winter.

14 Perfect Winter Road Trips for When You Need to Escape Houston

For a city that's been getting some well-deserved praise in the barbecue department, one might think hunting down quality vegan and vegetarian eats here in Houston could pose a problem.

The 16 Best Houston Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

RODEOHOUSTON

Events

After a tumultuous 2020, we were all looking forward to a tamer 2021.

What We’re Looking Forward to in Houston in 2022

RISE Rooftop

2022 has got to be better than 2021… right?

The Absolute Best Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Houston

Volunteer Houston

Lifestyle

With the holidays officially knocking on our doors, we’ve been busy decking the halls with festive decor.

Here's How to Volunteer in Houston This Holiday Season

Last year’s holiday season was a bust for many, but that’s all the more reason to celebrate in epic style this year.

14 Houston Restaurants That Have Christmas Dinner Covered

KUU Restaurant

As much as we Houstonians love our glorious Tex-Mex combos and luscious BBQ sandwiches, there's nothing quite like sitting down to a lavish spread of overstuffed hand rolls, ocean-fresh sashimi, and exquisite nigiri crowned with glistening tobiko.

The 12 Best Sushi Spots in Houston

Sur La Table

Ah, cuffing season, that magical time of year when lovebirds can unapologetically transform their daily lives into an overly sweet and wholesome Hallmark Christmas film.

Houston’s 35 Coolest and Most Romantic Winter Date Ideas

Discovery Green

Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

Entertainment - Latest Entertainment & Pop Culture News - Thrillist

When it comes to winter activities, the Bayou City always understands the assignment.

32 Actually Cool Things to Do in Houston This Winter

Thanksgiving

<p>From the best things to cook &amp; what to watch and do, to how you can spend time volunteering, Thrillist will help you have the best Thanksgiving.</p>


Thrillist Thanksgiving Guides: Everything to Buy, Cook, Watch & Do This Year

Eunice Restaurant

Remember last Thanksgiving, when many of our holy grail restaurants shuttered their doors, forcing us to recreate those turkey glazes and carbo-loaded dressings ourselves, FaceTime family and friends, and show off our humble dinners from the comfort of our homes?

Brooke’s Recent Articles

The Best Drag Shows in Houston

From jaw-dropping brunch performances to late-night lip-sync bashes.

The Best Italian Restaurants in Houston Right Now

These are the best trattorias, red sauce joints, and wood-fired pizzerias in Houston.

14 Perfect Winter Road Trips for When You Need to Escape Houston

Boogie down in the Big Easy, soak up San Padre Island’s beachy vibes, or travel back in time with a trip to historic Galveston.

The 16 Best Houston Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

From hyper-seasonal juice bars to plant-based soul food on a mission.

What We’re Looking Forward to in Houston in 2022

From hotly anticipated new restaurants to the Houston Rodeo’s thunderous return, we could really use a win this year.

The Absolute Best Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Houston

Start the year off with a bang.

Here's How to Volunteer in Houston This Holiday Season

From mentoring kids to delivering holiday cards to nursing homes, here’s how to spread good tidings this month.

14 Houston Restaurants That Have Christmas Dinner Covered

Give yourself the gift of a clean kitchen this year.

The 12 Best Sushi Spots in Houston

From strip mall izakayas to upscale omakase joints.

Houston’s 35 Coolest and Most Romantic Winter Date Ideas

From helicopter rides to cooking classes, it’s time to get cozy in H-Town.

32 Actually Cool Things to Do in Houston This Winter

Lean into the winter vibes at Moody Gardens, ice skating rinks, public art crawls, and more.

12 Houston Restaurants That Have Thanksgiving Dinner Covered

Give your smoke alarm a break and leave meal prep to the pros this year.