Gifts and Gift-Giving

Seasons of Sharing: Christmas

5 Gifts for the Coffee Snob

Chuck Cook Photography​As a coffee snob myself, I am here to advocate for my people. Please, don't break our hearts. You know how much we love coffee, but since you're not a coffee snob yourself, you might think we'd appreciate one of those machines that make coffee by squirting hot water into ... More >>

Keeping It Kosher: Top 5 Hanukkah Gifts

​I am not Jewish, but I sure like the food. (Kasha varnishkas haunts my comfort food dreams alongside macaroni and cheese.) And even though I probably won't be giving or receiving any Hanukkah gifts myself this year, I couldn't resist putting a gift guide together based on the pretty cool stuf ... More >>

Winter Wonderland

​I am not Jewish, but I sure like the food. (Kasha varnishkas haunts my comfort food dreams alongside macaroni and cheese.) And even though I probably won't be giving or receiving any Hanukkah gifts myself this year, I couldn't resist putting a gift guide together based on the pretty cool stuf ... More >>

A Sweet Experience at Expressions Fine Chocolate

Truffles: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Pistachio, Almond Turtles and Almond-Pecan Florentines​My experience with Expressions Fine Chocolate began before I even stepped foot into their Westchase storefront.  I received a $30 voucher from Houston Entree and was eager to try some gourmet ... More >>

City Hall Farmers Market: Get Your Last-Minute Food Gifts

Get your loved ones some cheese for Christmas!​The very last City Hall Farmers Market of the year is taking place tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its usual location, surrounding the pool directly in front of City Hall. The market will be taking a brief holiday break for Christmas and will b ... More >>

Lights in the Heights

Get your loved ones some cheese for Christmas!​The very last City Hall Farmers Market of the year is taking place tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its usual location, surrounding the pool directly in front of City Hall. The market will be taking a brief holiday break for Christmas and will b ... More >>

The First-Ever Holiday Gift Shopping Night at Central Market

johnkellychocolates.foodoro.com John Kelly Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Truffle Fudge. "Chocolate and salt form a heavenly union in these handmade fudge bites." - Martha Stewart Living ​If you're struggling to shop for friends, family, or colleagues here's a tip: everyone loves food. On Wednesd ... More >>

Worst Hanukkah Ever: Gifts From Anti-Semitic Hate Websites

America X might be on the gift list​If you spent Black Friday fighting for Hanukkah gifts for your Jewish friends, chances are you completely forgot about the people who feel especially left out during the Festival of Lights: anti-Semites.While Jews everywhere spin the dreidel and light the menora ... More >>

Suck the Head and Pinch the Tail at Calliope's Po-Boys

​ Robb Walsh confirmed that crawfish season goes into full swing after Easter. Well, it's past Easter, and we're ready for our mudbugs. Faint of heart, stop reading now. You just can't understand the undying love for these freshwater crustaceans. But if your heart starts beating faster just at ... More >>

Stephen Hunter: I, Sniper

Stephen Hunter gives fans a trinity of sharpshooters

Two Days of Giftmas: Book Lovers

Sick of corporate Christmas? Try shopping local. Hair Balls presents a 12-part series highlighting ideas for holiday gifts made and sold in Texas. We may not be Chicago or New York, but Houston is still home to a burgeoning literary community, with one of the best Creative Writing MFA programs in t ... More >>

December Artful Thursday: Starry Night - The Annual Ornament-Making Extravaganza

Deck the halls with your own fine-art inspired masterpieces

Winter Holiday Art Market

Local artists help make it easy to show you care

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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“Also Known As: A Bandana Art Show.”

Cover up in style

It's All in the Packaging

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