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The fragrant aroma of sizzling meats will draw curious crowds and traveling tourists to Discovery Green on Saturday, October 4, when the 2025 annual Southern Smoke Festival returns to downtown Houston.

Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet

by Rebecca Deurlein

| September 29, 2025

2025 southern smoke festival | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | southern smoke festival | tourism
Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.
In a city known for its sprawling highways and high rises, there is still beauty to be found in Houston. It’s in the art, architecture, gardens, cityscapes, and the bayou that runs through the city, all of which make for great photos.

The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| September 25, 2025

Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | instagrammable spots | LIFESTYLE | social media game | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
If you’re looking for an eye-catching shot to up your social media game, we’ve got you covered with this list of picture-perfect spots around Houston.
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Taste America: Houston brings culinary delights to the city

by Sierra Rozen

| September 23, 2025

Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Like most Houstonians my age, getting the chance or funds to splurge on a seasonal, chef-driven meal is pretty rare. (Not in this economy, am I right?) But the upcoming Taste of America event, which aims to showcase some of the city's expansive culinary scene, might just be worth the spend.
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5 degrees of live music: A local’s guide to the best music venues in Houston

by Sierra Rozen

| September 19, 2025

Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
While other Americans are starting to pull out their chunky knits and warming their hands over a blazing fire, fall looks a little bit different for those of us living in Houston.
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The best breakfast restaurants in Houston, according to Yelp

by Sierra Rozen

| September 16, 2025

Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | THINGS TO DO
Houston may be known for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the sprawling city has also developed a stellar reputation for breakfast spots. Mexican fusion cafe CasaEma landed on Bon Appetit’s 14 Best New Breakfast Restaurants, serving some of the best pan dulce in the city. The Breakfast Klub—which has quickly become a main attraction in Houston for out-of-towners— has been consistently ranked as one of the best breakfast restaurants in the US by Good Morning America, USA Today, Esquire, and Forbes Magazine.
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