Travel

A Different Side of Zion

Skip the Zion crowds and discover the Greater Zion region, where dramatic landscapes, luxury stays, outdoor adventures, hot springs, and memorable meals await. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and iconic hikes such as Angels Landing and The Narrows have made Zion National Park one of the country's most recognizable landscapes. It is easy to see why millions of visitors make the journey each year to experience it for themselves. However, a trip to Zion...

Event Planning + Services

Sleepovers Reimagined

Hopi Teepees creates luxurious, personalized sleepovers that surround kids with imaginative themes, thoughtful details, engaging activities, and memories families will cherish. Article by Allyson Straczek | Photography by Courtesy of Hopi Teepees Inspired by her daughter’s love of creating memorable parties, Marcela Gaviria created Hopi Teepees, Houston's premier sleepover teepee company. “I came across a similar concept in Australia and immediately fell in love with the idea,” says Marcela...

Life + Culture

The Power of Pause

Rothko Chapel’s Kelly Johnson shares how intentional pauses can foster awareness, connection, and a deeper gratitude for everyday moments. Article by Memorial Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Courtesy of the Rothko Chapel In a fast-paced city like Houston, finding moments for gratitude, reflection, and connection can be essential to mental well-being. Kelly Johnson, Chief Engagement Officer at Rothko Chapel, shares why creating space for stillness can help us navigate everyday life. ​ What...

Food + Beverage

If You Eat One Thing

Slow-roasted prime rib, local bread, and rich jus make Fridays at La Lucha irresistible. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Courtesy of La Lucha There are sandwiches, and then there are sandwiches worth planning an entire Friday around. At Houston favorite La Lucha, French Dip Fridays are giving diners a reason to start the weekend on a delicious note. The weekly special features two takes on the beloved sandwich: an East Coast-style version topped with caramelized onions and melted...

Life + Culture

Roots of Goodness

We are shining a spotlight on the people and organizations making a difference in our community. Article by Memorial Lifestyle Staff Dream Rydes For children battling cancer and serious illnesses, getting to treatment can be one more challenge in an already difficult journey. Houston-based nonprofit Dream Rydes is helping remove that barrier, providing safe, reliable transportation to medical appointments for pediatric patients and their families throughout Greater Houston and Galveston. ...

Health + Wellness

Breathe To Stay Calm

Studies have demonstrated that there is a connection between cortisol levels in the body and weight gain, obesity, and even metabolic syndrome. Breathing brings oxygen to your cells and then releases carbon dioxide (an exhaled gas that is considered the “exhaust” of burned fat). Since cortisol is a “fight or flight” response to a stressor, it tells your body to hold on to fat. By lowering cortisol through breathing, your body will be able to burn more fat. When your cortisol levels go up, so...

Food + Beverage

The Fine Art of Camaraderie

After years in some of America’s most demanding kitchens, Shawn Gawle is redefining fine dining around flavor, hospitality, and community. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Carla Gomez/Pop Ratio PR In a repurposed wood workshop in Houston’s Heights neighborhood, chef Shawn Gawle is building something he has wanted his entire career: a kitchen where people actually like each other. He feels so strongly about this idea of friendship, trust, and loyalty that when he opened his...

Life + Culture

60 Seconds with Houston's James Beard Award Winners

​Winning a James Beard Award changes everything overnight. Houston chefs Adrian Torres, Evelyn Garcia, and Henry Lu talk selfies, schedules, and surprise superfans. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Chef Adrian Torres 2026 James Beard Award Winner: Emerging Chef ​ Which has changed more since winning, your schedule, your phone, or your ego? My phone. There’s always something coming through, whether it's friends or family calling or texting or emails from people wanting a reservation—also...

Food + Beverage

Burgers Worth a Bite

Houston’s burgers offer plenty of delicious reasons to dig in. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a juicy, gloriously messy burger? In Houston, the answer is a Texas-sized no. From old-school favorites to creative newcomers, the city’s burger scene serves up plenty of reasons to grab a napkin and dig in. For those craving heat, Lankford’s Grocery & Market brings the habanero with its Firehouse Burger. Burgerchan layers Asian-inspired flavors with...

Life + Culture

Where to Eat & Drink Now

​Sharing Houston’s top spots to eat, drink, and enjoy. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Houston’s restaurant scene is always on the move, with new restaurants and dishes making their debut all over town. There’s no better time to break out of the usual routine, try something different, and add new favorites to your dining lineup. ​(Facing Page) Houston’s newest Montrose destination, 1111, brings cocktails created by mixologists from Handshake Speakeasy, the world’s top bar in 2024, alongside...