"Steakhouses are sirens, calling diners toward excess they’d apologize for anywhere else. Scientists will tell you there’s chemistry at work: rich food and protein, like exercise, trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin, the body’s opiates. But that isn’t why the steakhouse holds a special place in American life or why visitors from abroad make reservations before they book hotels." Houston has better steakhouses than ever. In this Chef's Corner, Dai Huynh asked the experts where to dine (for a splurge and on a budget) and how to choose the best steak to cook at home.
Springy things
It's officially springtime in Houston.
A group of knowledgeable master gardeners volunteer in Hermann Park’s bountiful Family Garden, which yields produce that’s donated to local women’s shelters.
Looking for a refreshing yet flavorful salad? This story by Andria Dilling features tried-and-true salad recipes with some sweet memories.
By Cathy Gordon
Raising monarch butterflies is a passion for Joe Cialone and his neighbors, sisters Ceci, 10, and Emie Van Syoc, 7. What started as a mutual interest has bonded them like family.
Haran Levy, whose grandchildren call him Bear, is instilling in the next generation a love for growing things in the garden.
From our March issue
Stories from our March 2026 magazine
For eight months, every day has been a “putting one foot in front of the other” moment for the families of the 27 Camp Mystic girls who lost their lives in the July 4th Hill Country floods.
Find events happening around town this month.
By Todd Freed
Strake senior running back John Hebert officially signed to play football for the Houston Cougars. UH also landed one of the area’s standout defensive players with Stratford Spartans cornerback Johnathan Joseph Jr. The Lamar Texans had five players sign to play collegiate football.
Buzz Reads is a column about books by reviewer Cindy Burnett. Each month, Cindy recommends five recently or soon-to-be released titles.
Recipes we're loving
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From School Buzz
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Buzz About Town
Buzzy happenings from our Buzz About Town column
The Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services annual gala raised $1.7 million to support senior care and community programming.
There were no sour grapes at the Hammersmith Garden Club’s Wine and Cheese party.
The Greatest Luncheon on Earth welcomed nearly 2,200 guests dressed in colorful fashions for the 26th annual Trailblazer Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show.
West University mail carrier and neighborhood icon Oliver Chick Eaglin retired after 38 years of service to local residents.
The 51st annual Spindletop Community Impact Partners Under the Big Top ball took place at The Post Oak Hotel.
The Pin Oak Middle School Junior Classical League students earned first place at Rice University’s Owl Certamen.
Featured author
Read some recent stories by Andria Dilling.
Twenty-five years ago, Sarah Sampson and Amy Anton were scheduling playdates with their young kids. These days, they're sharing recipes and discussing sourdough.
As The Junior League of Houston celebrates 100, members reflect on meaningful experiences and JLH cookbook recipes that have been passed on through generations.
Elif Duran and Chris Amadi merged their lives and their cultures at a special Turkish engagement ceremony.
From the archives
Some oldies, but goodies
"Matzah gets a bad rap. ... But through thousands of years, some surprisingly delicious matzah transformations have been invented. So delicious, we think, that you might be tempted, Jewish or not, to try them outside of Passover."
By Cathy Gordon
"Welcome to Patmos, a tiny Greek island in the Aegean Sea, 13 square miles of Heaven, say the travel books. It’s a destination for Christian pilgrimage, with a centuries-old monastery dedicated to the Apostle St. John rising from a hilltop like a Greek Orthodox fortress."
By Cheryl Ursin
In 2012, at age 50, Karen Landrigan developed a headache that wouldn't go away. Turns out a lesser-known sign of a stroke is a persistent, severe headache. Karen had no other warning signs. After her stroke, she began a long, painstaking process of recovery and rehabilitation, physically and mentally. And, to cope, she started painting again, which she had not done in years.
Pets of the month
Meet our Neighborhood Tails pets for March!
Arts & Culture
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Food & Dining
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Travel
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Neighbors
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Sports & Fitness
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Kids & Schools
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Pets
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