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87New spots
91New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Houston

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 69 events, day by day →

Birdwatching at the Battleground

Saturday 7am · San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

Flow & Breath

Saturday 10am · Trebly Park

Houston Farmers Market

Saturday 10am · Houston Farmers Market · Free

Blast-Off Improv Matinee

Saturday 6pm · Station Theater - Improv & Sketch

R&B Super Jam

Saturday 7pm · Toyota Center

New in Houston

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

Restaurants

Sizzle and sushi time: When you want the hibachi show and legit rolls in one spot, Osaka Japanese Steakhouse delivers with chef-led grill theatrics, fresh sushi galore, and a warm, no-fuss vibe.

osakasteakhouseonline.com ↗

Eyeful Art Custom Murals and Designs

Arts & Culture

Walls that wow: Eyeful Art Custom Murals and Designs is the Houston go-to when a blank wall or brand activation needs real personality, specializing in hand-crafted murals, fine art, immersive experiences, and curation backed by over 25 years.

eyefulart.com ↗

Puttshack - Houston

Entertainment

Mini golf, leveled up: Puttshack - Houston brings tech-infused mini golf with automatic scoring, interactive gameplay, and competitive vibes that make even your most chill friend suddenly care about the leaderboard.

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Houston’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Houston’s best →

Most read in Houston

The five stories Houston readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Houston Restaurant and Bar Openings, August 2026

    The Houston dining scene saw some notable openings in August, including a new restaurant and a significant expansion.

    Full story at houstoniamag.com ↗

  2. East End Commons Cohousing Opens in Houston's East End

    East End Commons, Houston's first cohousing community, has officially opened its doors in the East End, with 10 of its 33 homes still up for grabs.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  3. Houston's Labor Day Weekend Means Oysters, Margs and More - Houston Press

    Houston's restaurants and bars are offering Labor Day weekend deals, including caviar and 50-cent oysters.

    Full story at houstonpress.com ↗

  4. Houston's Pappasitos to close down original location after 4 decades, company says

    Houston's Pappasitos Cantina, a pioneering Houston Tex-Mex restaurant, is set to close its original location after four decades.

    Full story at abc13.com ↗

  5. Houston city councilwoman to give away free A/C units to qualified residents

    Houston City Councilmember Alejandra Salinas is set to give away 125 free portable air conditioning units to qualified residents, including seniors 60 and older, low-income households, disabled veterans, disabled vets, people with disabilities, and families facing financial hardship.

    Full story at cw39.com ↗

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