Food + Beverage

If You Eat One Thing

Chef Teddy Lopez highlights Prime 131’s signature bone marrow dish, from the fire-roasted marrow to the final grilled sourdough bite. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Kirsten Gilliam Nearly two years after opening its doors, Prime 131 is still a go-to for delicious, innovative meals. With vibes from New York’s Meatpacking District, the restaurant offers a protein-forward menu infused with Korean and Japanese influences. Diners can watch their meals, including prime steaks and...

Food + Beverage

Health Meets Happy Hour

Best Regards introduces Houston’s first wellness-focused nightlife menu featuring low-calorie cocktails and macro-friendly dishes. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Ben Sassani Best Regards in the Heights has launched Houston’s first wellness-driven nightlife experience, offering a full menu of low-calorie cocktails and macro-friendly dishes. The concept allows Houstonians to enjoy a night out without giving up their health goals.   “At Best Regards, our mantra has...

Health + Wellness

Healing and Hope in Houston

At the OCD Institute of Texas, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale turns her battle with OCD into helping others. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Courtesy of OCD Institute of Texas By the time Elizabeth McIngvale was twelve, life in her Houston home had begun to shift in ways no one could understand. “I was still functioning, still doing well in school,” she recalls. “Then, almost overnight, I started having intrusive thoughts and fears about my family’s safety, my faith...

Home + Design

Architect Steve Curry focuses on buildings with purpose

Health care, kids' camps, and YMCAs dominate Curry Boudreaux portfolio. Article by Diane Cowen | Photography by Courtesy of Curry Boudreaux Architects In any given week, architect Steve Curry could be working on an important medical facility, planning a summer camp or contemplating a YMCA building or renovation. Curry and his partners at Curry Boudreaux Architects are a generalist practice, tackling both residential and commercial projects that serve the public in important ways. This month...