Although black soldiers have served in every American war, they weren’t formally included in the regular US Army until an act of Congress in 1866. Their regiments—the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry—became known as Buffalo Soldiers, a nickname out of respect from the American Indians they often fiercely fought in battle. Eventually, the nickname came Read more...

Baked goods and tasty treats fill the shelves at Bādolina Bakery & Cafe in Houston’s Rice Village. Guests are greeted by a scenic patio in the front of the bakery. The 1,500 square foot made-from-scratch bakery is designed for customers to pick up their custom cakes and cookies, pastries, and breads to go. What’s on the menu: Bādolina features a Read more...

Silver Street Studios is an arts and events complex with 68 studio spaces and a 20,000 sq.ft. warehouse for events. Just three minutes from Houston’s downtown business district, Sawyer Yards is defined by twenty-four city blocks of industrial warehouses, revived and reimagined as an anchor for the city’s vibrant art scene. Sawyer Yards is a creative community thriving in the Read more...

The goal of Redbud Gallery is to show fine art with a secondary emphasis on sales. Artists have ranged from masters to beginners.The Gallery shows prints, sculptures, ceramics, photos, drawings, paintings, and installations from local, national, and international artists. Redbud Gallery is one of the smallest galleries in Texas at 400 sq. ft. Redbud Fine Arts (founded 1999) is located Read more...

At Karbach, we focus on a few things that drive our philosophy. First, we think craft beer should be for everyone. We believe most craft beer has grown into a realm of exclusivity – and we don’t buy that way of thinking. We’ll make a beer for any person, regardless of what they like or where they come from. And Read more...

Independence Art Studios is located in a funky, eclectic part of Houston that became popular with artists and other creatives looking for relatively inexpensive, large, unrestricted lots that were close to the middle of the city. Think honorary inner-loopers pursuing the urban ranch lifestyle. This half-acre has five art studios, a tiny office, our weird house, a vintage Airstream trailer and a chicken shack. We are also Read more...

Axelrad is about celebrating Houston, being outside, and relaxing. After full building restoration, Axelrad Beer Garden is housed on the premises of a former local grocery store built by the Axelrad family in the early 1920s. Like our predecessors, we seek to carry on the tradition of being an open and welcoming place for all. Axelrad’s expansive garden features a Read more...

We are Roy and Ann, husband and wife team that enjoys making and creating jewelry. Roy enjoys working with leather and metal. My passion is beading using seed beads, Swarovski Crystals and Czech beads. All our pieces are hand made by me and my with gemstones, Swarovski crystals and pearls, as well as Czech beads, metals, fine silver, sterling silver, Read more...

Whenever you get a hankering for a gourmet donut, Glazed The Doughnut Cafe has you covered. That’s because this popular spot is open 24 hours a day to satisfy even the most oddly timed craving. Their donut varieties range from maple bacon to crème brûlée to savory options like grilled cheese, and the café’s coffee and free WiFi make it Read more...

The origins of Whitmeyer’s Distilling read almost like a modern fairytale. While stationed in Germany with the US Army, Travis Whitmeyer met a girl. This girl’s family lived on a small farm in the countryside, where they made beers, ciders, and schnapps out of whatever produce they had lying around. They taught Travis their trade, and when he left the Read more...

Avonak Distillery is the first certified organic distillery in Houston. Kyle, the owner and master distiller, prides himself in producing hand-crafted spirits from scratch, using only quality grains which are milled, mashed, fermented, and bottled onsite. ???? Here are the current flagship products: Avonak Vodka – 40% ABV, delightfully smooth with noted of sweet corn and wheat. Fifty9 Gin – Read more...

Thomas Lemke, a professional and passionate brewer, together with his family and friends, established Klaus Brewing Company to serve a variety of beer kinds to everyone: from beer rookies to aficionados. Klaus, being a name deeply-rooted in German culture, was chosen to underline the company’s offer mainly composed of German-style beer. Guests can taste the specialties inside the facility decorated Read more...

Gulf Coast Distillers offers a thoughtful tour of their historic distillery, which allows guests to get a behind-the-scenes look into the company’s entire distilling process. During the tour, the participants have a chance to learn about the remarkable history of Ben’s Den, established in Houston’s landmark Uncle Ben’s mill rice company. This new craft distillery with industrial scale capacity produces Read more...

Crafting beer, pairing and serving food with our beer and having a few laughs along the way. Tap Room and kitchen open 7 days a week. Brewed with Texan heart and Australian soul. Artisan food menu, wine, views to downtown, outdoor patio and brewery tours. Full service dining throughout serving Australian and Local favorites. Various spaces available for private events Read more...

With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, gallery owner, Laura Rathe, started her career working as a private art dealer before establishing Laura Rathe Fine Art (LRFA) in 1998 in Houston, Texas. LRFA now operates out of two locations in Houston and a third gallery in Dallas on Dragon Street, the city’s premiere arts district destination. Since the gallery’s Read more...

With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, gallery owner, Laura Rathe, started her career working as a private art dealer before establishing Laura Rathe Fine Art (LRFA) in 1998 in Houston, Texas. LRFA now operates out of two locations in Houston and a third gallery in Dallas on Dragon Street, the city’s premiere arts district destination. Since the gallery’s Read more...

Located in the heart of the Historic Heights in Houston, Texas. We’ve become the ultimate general goods store with unique offerings and Texas hospitality unlike no other you’ll find in the world! We focus on high quality made in the USA good and stock over 100 brands including clothing, boots, accessories, grooming, travel supplies, candles, and gifts for the hard Read more...

SpindleTap is a microbrewery in Houston, dedicated to delivering high-quality craft beers to our Houston and Gulf Coast family. Founded by a group of proud Texans, Spindletap Brewery is dedicated to the Lone Star state. That begins with the brewery’s name, which stems from Spindletop, nearby Beaumont’s 1901 oil gusher. The theme extends to the brewery’s taproom, which features oil-derrick Read more...

Our focus is on styles that excite us: flavorful beers that you don’t mind drinking when it’s 100°F outside. Whether you’re someone new to craft beer or someone that needs more IBUs in their DIPA, we’re making beer for you. Tasting room is open to the public at the hours posted here. Admission is free and beers are available for Read more...

Yellow Rose Distilling, LLC. is a distillery located in Houston, Texas. As Houston’s first legal whiskey distillery, Yellow Rose specializes in handmade, blended and bottled premium whiskey. Read more...

Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston is Texas’ oldest craft brewery. Our goal is to brew world class beers and deliver them to our customers as fresh as possible making them the best beers in Texas and Louisiana. Our customers are beer lovers – people that appreciate great, full-flavored beers. Our small crew does everything at the brewery: brew the Read more...