Sarah and the City

East of EaDo

By Sarah Rufca

Oct 30th, 2009 at 9:20 AM

EaDo—calling it Chinatown or Third Ward is so five minutes ago—threw itself a coming-out party last weekend at artist haven Francisco Studios.

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Here Comes the Neighborhood

Hello, EaDo!

By Sarah Rufca

Oct 15th, 2009 at 12:12 PM

What comes first, the urban renewal or the catchy name? Once upon a time in Manhattan, TriBeCa was just the triangle below Canal Street and NoLita was just part of ...

The shows must go on

A make-over for the Meridian

By Sarah Rufca

Jan 28th, 2010 at 11:36 AM

The scene in the Warehouse District (sometimes known these days as EaDo) is changing, so it comes as no surprise that the venues are adjusting to keep up. With new ...

Real Estate Round-up

Dynamo Destiny: Where should the new stadium go?

By Ralph Bivins

Jan 31st, 2010 at 9:39 AM

Where should our next stadium —  a field for the Dynamo professional soccer team  — be located? Here are the choices: A) The Dynamo stadium becomes a growth catalyst for EaDo, the ...

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Gourmet by Warehouse Live

A second new downtown grocery store: EaDo makes shopping indie with Epicurean Express

By Steven Thomson

Jul 19th, 2010 at 2:36 PM

Yuppies are rejoicing over next month's planned opening of Epicurean Express, a gourmet concept store located across the street from Warehouse Live. The 3,500-square-foot space is attached to ...

An EaDo production of Rent?

Afternoon ashes: "Just a standard fire" smokes out downtown

By Steven Thomson

May 11th, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Downtown was caught up in a frenzy on Tuesday afternoon with the sudden appearance of a black cloud of smoke above east downtown. Rumors circulated over the microblogosphere as some ...

The man behind EaD0

Graffiti arts: In Houston, it's more than a punk with a spray can

By Joseph Campana

Apr 26th, 2010 at 8:29 AM

If you think graffiti is vandalism but not art, Aerosol Warfare Gallery and CKC StArt Street and Urban Arts just might change your mind. If you're an artist trying ...

Cocktail Hour

Passing the bar (knowledge): New spots to wine, dine, sip & shoot

By Caroline Gallay

Mar 11th, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Now that we've heard the news that drinking might actually be good for you, we're going to have to try out a few of the myriad new(ish ...

Hometown Glory

Bring on the college kids: Businessweek declares Houston the best place to work for grads

By Sarah Rufca

Jul 19th, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Wherever you go, whether it's Washington Ave. or EaDo, a young professionals group event or an art opening, there seems to have been an explosion of the under-30 set ...

Mobile Munchies Mess

Unshackle the food trucks: Houston's grub mobiles need more freedom

By Caroline Gallay

Feb 24th, 2010 at 3:55 PM

There's not much I want more after a night out than a late-night snack. Unfortunately, in Houston, that means waiting an eternal half-hour for the pizza guy or convincing ...

Going green in EaDo

Eco furniture: Making plywood beautiful

By Steven Thomson

Apr 24th, 2010 at 7:41 AM

A green revolution is quietly taking shape at EaDo's Canal Street Gallery, embodied by this weekend's opening of Plywood, an exhibition-cum-homage to the strong manufactured sheets of wood ...

For the out-of-towners

A visitor's guide to Houston watering holes

By Caroline Gallay

Dec 29th, 2009 at 5:18 AM

Two things are certain about those of you visiting Houston for the holidays. One: you will need a break from your family and a beer; we all will. Two: it ...

trendysomething in somo

Adopt a raccoon, throw a slumber party, read for survival: 25 Things You Must Do in SoMo Before You Die

By Steven Thomson

Aug 31st, 2010 at 5:34 AM

Over the course of August, I've been presenting my list of "25 Thing You Must Do in SoMo Before You Die" in the tradition of such literary classics as ...

soak it up

Summer solstice savvy: A fool-safe plan for the longest day of 2010

By Steven Thomson

Jun 21st, 2010 at 1:14 PM

Summer holidays like Memorial and Independence days come with their assumed set of celebrations, but what's one to do on this most auspicious day, the summer solstice? It's ...

Swank subsidized housing

Public housing that approaches boutique hotel style: New Hope's Brays Crossing fights stigmas with art

By Steven Thomson

Jun 9th, 2010 at 8:01 AM

Those whizzing by the intersection of Griggs Road on the Gulf Freeway can't help but notice blocks of crisp cobalt blue and punchy tangerine buttressing monumental metal murals, topped ...

We ♥ Hou

Family-run Huynh is a labor of love

By Carol Rust

Feb 25th, 2010 at 4:31 PM

Trying to find Anny Dang in her restaurant at lunchtime is like trying to hit a moving target. She is taking orders. She is darting into the kitchen. She is ...

Trendysomething in somo

First Taste: That under-the-radar new Planned Parenthood

By Steven Thomson

May 27th, 2010 at 2:53 PM

The new Planned Parenthood complex is located along I-45, straddling the seam of EaDo and the Third Ward. Arriving at the building, I was pleased to bypass the awkward social ...

Leave the wallet at home

The free days of summer: Where to have fun from Houston to Galveston when you don't want to pay

By Rachel Hanley

May 27th, 2010 at 11:34 PM

Memorial Day weekend is here and summer is kicking into high gear as people evaluate how they’re going to fill their vacation time — in town and out. Whether planning ...