A nonprofit farm growing vegetables and flowers at the Alief Community Garden in the International District is now growing its reach — with two beautiful ways to connect with the harvest. Choose between the Shamba Share weekly farm share program and the Saturday Farm Stand. Or, why choose? Support both! And bring a friend or [...]
If you’ve been craving fried wings with big flavor, this weekend is your moment. Black Restaurant Week wraps up on Sunday, April 19, and Flava Wings — with a location in the International District — is offering several specials for the occasion. But, really, every day is special at Flava Wings, where diners say [...]
It’s no surprise to most that Houston is one of the most multicultural cities in America, but for many youth, exploring the city’s vibrant Asiatown has been out of reach. Now hundreds of local students have had, and will have, the opportunity to experience the food, culture and economic hustle and bustle of Asiatown firsthand, [...]
It was named a “Bib Gourmand" restaurant by the Michelin Guide and is among the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 restaurants. Nam Giao also happens to be a favorite restaurant of my dentist, who also happens to be Vietnamese, which is why a routine check-up that ran against the lunch hour transitioned into a tour of [...]
HPD Sgt. Tracy Hicks at a community meeting As the holiday season approaches, it brings a mix of joy and excitement, along with an increased need for vigilance. Crime rates, particularly theft and robbery, can spike during this time as criminals look for unsuspecting targets among the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. [...]
Location is everything, and for the owners of La Dental in the International District, moving their dental practice to a spot near Kim Son was a no- brainer."It was an easy decision. We would still be serving the community that we love, and we had access to the biggest Vietnamese-Chinese buffet in Texas and possibly [...]
When the hot and humid weather finally subsides in Houston, there is nothing better than going to Đi Ăn Phở. Pronounced "dee-ahn-fuh," it's the name of a relatively new restaurant in the International Management District. The name also translates to "go and eat a bowl of phở,” the Vietnamese noodle soup. "Sit back, slow down, [...]
Mark your calendar, notify your family and friends, and get ready for the inaugural Alief Night Market, where organizers plan to shine a spotlight on local artists and small businesses. Scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 13, from 6-10 p.m. at the Alief Community Garden, located at 8409 1/2 Dairy View Lane in the International [...]
Trang (Lena) Le moved to the United States in 2015, always seeking new challenges. She began studying culinary management at the Art Institute of Houston while working as a private chef for several families in Houston. After a long day, she often craved excellent Asian comfort food, only to find what she craved was not [...]
A unique community has emerged in the International District to foster both healing and horticulture. Just Keep Growing is a garden-based sobriety support group that not only focuses on recovery from addiction but also celebrates the lessons that nature has to offer. Founder Casey Sheek, who is in recovery herself, said she always found peace [...]
