Food + Beverage

In Good Taste

Brennan’s of Houston unveils a stylish reimagining of its historic bar. Article by Gabi De la Rosa The Design Details After years of planning and a quiet 12 month renovation, Brennan’s of Houston has debuted its reimagined Courtyard Bar, a space where timeless Southern charm meets modern design. The redesign was led by Studio Red, the same team behind the restaurant’s post-Hurricane Ike rebuild. Inspired by Parisian bistros, New Orleans cocktail lounges, and the homes of co-proprietor Alex...

Food + Beverage

If You Eat One Thing

Tony’s celebrates 60 years with Chef Kate McLean’s modern menu and signature Caviar Potato dish. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Caroline LeGates Iconic Houston restaurant Tony’s celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Chef Kate McLean has rebuilt the pasta, caviar, tasting, and cocktail programs to add modern appeal. One of the dishes she introduced a year ago, the Caviar Potato, has become a permanent item on the menu. The dish was inspired by a...

Home + Design

Partners in design

Heidi and Kevin Walton balance style, architecture and life together. Article by Diane Cowen | Photography by Robert Sanders Construction Heidi Walton’s life has been a full immersion in craftsmanship and architecture, first growing up in an 1800s restored farmhouse, then studying environmental design and architecture at Texas A&M and then the University of Houston. It was at A&M that she met Kevin Walton, who then was simply a friend but now is her husband of 13 years. After a short stint...

Life + Culture

Cool Collaboration

Parker McCollum and Lucchese return with Western-inspired style. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Lauren Holub Photography Parker McCollum lit up the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo this year with the second-highest concert turnout of the season, but it wasn’t just the music that got the crowd excited. Mid-show, fans heard it straight from the source: McCollum is teaming up once again with legendary Texas bootmaker Lucchese for a new lineup of boots and Western-style apparel.   "I...

Arts + Culture

Houston's Game Changers

Get to know the men shaping Houston right now. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff Levi Goode Chef and President, Goode Company  levigoode.com   Tell me about the first dollar you ever earned.  When my family was just getting started with our original BBQ joint on Kirby Drive, I earned my first dollar out on the patio. I’d carry around a five-gallon bucket, iced down with longnecks, and sell beers to customers enjoying the music. We had Pappy Selph, one of Texas’ all-time...

Home + Design

Curating Elegance Through Organization

Through refined organization and design expertise, Carol Applebaum transforms high-end homes into elegant, functional spaces. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Angi Lewis Carol Appelbaum, founder and lead organizer of Luxury Pro Organizer, has built her career on transforming high-end homes into functional, elegantly structured spaces. Her approach to organization is not just about decluttering. She enhances her clients' homes while maintaining a beautiful aesthetic.   ...

Life + Culture

Supporting Moms & Building Families at the Motherhood Center

A trusted Houston resource supporting mothers, families, and parenting journeys for 25 years. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Courtesy of the Motherhood Center Known as the "New Mommy Country Club," the Motherhood Center has been helping Houston moms and families for 25 years. It was founded by Gabriela Gerhart, a baby nurse who noticed a lack of resources for new mothers and hoped to become a hub of education and information. Fast forward 25 years, Gerhart's vision has...

Beauty

Redefining Luxury

Houston Based Nina Magon Studio's bold rebrand and global expansion Article by Alison Kartevold | Photography by Nina Magon Studio The Nina Magon Studio's client list encompasses individuals and companies from Conroe to Dallas and Houston to Milan. Now Nina Magon, an internationally renowned designer in Houston celebrated for her visionary collaborations with luxury brands such as Balmain and Saks Fifth Avenue, has unveiled a complete rebranding of her namesake studio. This comprehensive...

Food + Beverage

If You Eat One Thing

Aiko's thinly sliced scallops are bursting with flavor making them a perfectly light dish for summer. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Studio Rivera Uchi-trained chef Patrick Pham, co-founder of Aiko, prepares and serves some of Houston's freshest and most innovative sushi. Although there isn't a bad seat in the house, guests to Aiko, the Japanese word for love-child, clamor to sit at the sushi bar to get an up-close look at the sushi being prepared.     Chef de Cuisine, Michael...

Travel

Paradigm of Paradise

With women-owned businesses at the forefront, Healdsburg should be on everyone’s wine country bucket list. Article by Gabi De la Rosa   With boundless charm and that irresistible only-in-California beauty, Healdsburg, a small city in Sonoma County, is a must-visit destination in the state’s wine growing region. In 2024, it was named one of the “Best Cities in the Country” by Condé Nast Traveler, and for good reason. It not only boasts an elevated small-town vibe sans the pretentiousness of...