Appears will be deceiving—Agnes and Sherman’s cheeseburger fried rice proves it, tasting much better than it seems to be.
Deciding the place to go and what to do can really feel overwhelming, however in a metropolis like Houston, you don’t must look far. From daring bites to buzzy bars to uniquely Houston pastimes, there’s at all times one thing price exploring. That’s the place Houstonia is available in. On this weekly collection, our editors share their favourite locations to eat, drink, and “Hou”—so you’ll be able to spend much less time planning and extra time having fun with town.
EAT
Cheeseburger fried rice at Agnes and Sherman
HEIGHTS
It’s been a couple of months since co-owners Nick Wong and Lisa Lee opened their Asian American diner, Agnes and Sherman, and already there have been adjustments. The restaurant now serves brunch and lunch, releasing a new-to-me menu of dishes that boggle my mind in a great way. The cheeseburger fried rice is nothing I might have ever imagined. This mishmash of nibbles of floor beef, lettuce, particular sauce, and scrambled eggs topped with two slices of American cheese and sesame seeds incorporates a smoky, flame-kissed taste imparted by the wok. Add on the enduring scallion waffle with honey sambal butter for a full brunch unfold. —Erica Cheng, information and metropolis life editor
Chicharron taco at Papalo Taqueria
DOWNTOWN
Mexican pastry store Casaema within the Heights will get all of the raves for its conchas, berlinesas, and ingenious brunch plates, however have you ever tried out its sister restaurant Downtown? Tucked into the Finn meals corridor off Foremost Avenue, this stand serves an all-day menu that includes breakfast tacos, chilaquiles, and extra. A carrot taco, just like the one at Casaema, makes an look, in addition to its personal model of the chicharron taco. This must-order is layered with cured pork stomach with the right quantity of fats and crunch atop a tortilla. Drizzle on some salsa (gentle, or spicy in case you’re daring) and pair with a fresh-pressed juice from the close by Cranky Carrot Juice Co. —Brittany Britto Garley, editor in chief
DRINK
Mocktails at Excessive 5 Mini Bar within the Stomping Grounds
GARDEN OAKS/OAK FOREST
As Houston inches nearer and nearer to patio climate, being outdoors is a should. On the Stomping Grounds, the principle draw is the enormous astroturf garden, stuffed with households working free. However tucked away at the back of the garden is Excessive 5 Mini Bar, a tiny but mighty cocktail counter doling out all types of drinks. Traditional cocktails are the spotlight, however don’t miss the collection of nonalcoholic choices just like the No-jito, made with mint, lime, soda, and spirit options. —EC
HOU
Really feel higher about your individual daddy points at Classical Theatre Firm
FIFTH WARD
Classical Theatre Firm is performing its first Sophocles play since 2009’s Antigone, selecting Electra as its 2025–2026 season opener. It’s the ultimate weekend to witness a daughter’s roaring rampage of revenge towards her father’s assassin, who, in good Greek tragedy trend, additionally occurs to be her mom. Tickets are $27 for matinees and $30 for evenings, with reductions obtainable to college students, adults, and theatre business professionals. —Meredith Nudo, senior tradition editor
