ChopardAs the multi-use development River Oaks District evolves, stores like Chopard continue to fill the retail powerhouse. “Houston has become an epicenter for luxury,” says Ralph Simons, Chopard’s CEO for North America. “We’re thrilled to launch our first boutique in Texas, and we look forward to welcoming ... More

In a three-month flurry, the Treadsack team opened as many new restaurants in the Heights. Already known for Down House, D&T Drive Inn and Johnny’s Gold Brick, the prolific group lit up the last quarter with the hip Brit tavern Hunky Dory, helmed by chef Richard Knight; Thai farm-to-table fixture Foreign Correspondents, led by ... More

Lucchese 4051 Westheimer Road There are more than 100 steps that go into making a custom-designed pair of Lucchese’s boots, but the first step to actually owning a pair is making your way to the Texas-based brand’s new Highland Village store. Designed by Lucchese co-owner Lyn Muse (also of Lyn Muse Interiors ... More

When Houston gets hot, Houston’s hottest get on a plane—or dive into a pool. If it’s the latter, there's no place cooler than the Museum District’s Hotel ZaZa or The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, a posh private health and fitness club in the Galleria area. While a club ... More

Not Just Teasing Looking to create “a new experience in getting your hair done,” 20-something stylists and owners Travis Player and Roi Alan revealed TEASE Color & Style Bar in July. “We wanted a space where you can relax and disconnect from the world while getting beautified,” Player says of the ... More

Alley Theatre 615 Texas Avenue alleytheatre.org Alley is more than just a venue with a stage—it’s a place where artists are encouraged to grow and engage with the greater Houston area. Come for the shows and keep coming back for the sense of Southern community. Discovery Green 1500 McKinney Street More

Brooklyn Athletic Club 601 Richmond Avenue thebrooklynathleticclub.com The big draw of this bar is its excellent selection of games. Sip on a cocktail while playing with an oversized set of Jenga or down a beer as you putt on a mini golf green. Cottonwood 3422 ... More

Craft Salon 2307 Dunlavy Street craftsalonhouston.com A one-stop shop for $35 blowouts, braids and other hair and beauty treatments, Cara Crafton’s salon has already become the go-to spot for both visiting out-of-towners like Whitney Port and Houston women who battle humidity on a daily basis. Deer ... More

Greenest Juice When it’s too hot to eat heavy, get six pounds of raw produce in a single bottle of cold-pressed green juice from Austin-based Daily Greens. Founder Shauna Martin, who created Daily Greens after her breast cancer diagnosis at age 33, credits ... More

Houston socialites like Lynn Wyatt and Becca Cason Thrash joined members of the Bulgari family (Veronica and Nicola) for a celebratory gala on May 1 at the Museum of Natural Science. The occasion feted the opening of "Bulgari: 130 Years of Masterpieces," an exhibition of 150 pieces created ... More