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The ultimate who’s who of Houston BBQ
by Joey Held
| June 16, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | houston bbq | houston restaurants | HTX | LIFESTYLE
There’s certainly no shortage of Houston BBQ spots to enjoy all around the city and suburbs. Follow our guide to find the best of the best.

Pride Month every month: How to support lesbian bars amidst dwindling numbers
by Sierra Rozen
| June 13, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | get involved | HARDGATE | History | HOLIDAYS | LGBTQ | LIFESTYLE | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
In the United States, there are only 36 remaining lesbian bars compared to an estimated 803 gay bars. The Lesbian Bar Project reports that in 1980 there were 200 lesbian bars.

Step inside the worst-kept secret trend: Texas speakeasies
by Sierra Rozen
| June 11, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas life | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | LIFESTYLE | local | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS
Whatever it takes to enter a speakeasy—the bar trend making a comeback 100 years later—it’s worth it.

Get a taste of all 28 Michelin Star Restaurants in DFW
by Sydni Ellis
| June 9, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW RESTAURANTS | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Visit these Michelin Star restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth for a truly decadent dining experience.

From Beyoncé to Dennis Quaid: 10 Texas celebrities you didn’t know were from Houston
by Sam Cohen
| June 6, 2025
Certain celebrities are open about sharing details of their upbringings, including where they grew up and how living in that area influenced them as individuals and artists. However, others might not be as forthcoming with this type of personal information, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing that some celebs are actually from Houston.