
Please join Mayor Parker and friends on National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 15, 2015, for a fun, celebratory bike ride around Downtown Houston with a completely NEW route for 2015! Sign up and get more info HERE.

Their very name seems to indicate that "throw pillows" are more of an afterthought than a conscious design decision—you just throw them on the couch, right? Maybe if you're not concerned with the overall aesthetic of your 3800 Main apartment. If you do care about your home's style, however, then throw pillows require a bit […]

Rain or shine, the Houston Zoo is always open. Even when raindrops start to pitter and patter on your roof, the indoor animal houses offer safe haven for you and your family. Ogle the colorful, winged critters inside the Tropical Bird House or check out the many sea turtles, octopus, and jellyfish at the Kipp […]

Decadent seafood and steak have built Masraff's a glowing reputation among Houston eaters. Located just a short trip away from 3800 Main, the steakhouse also boasts an elegant atmosphere to match the fare. An elevated fireplace crackles in the bar, fresh breezes flow across the patio, and muted light washes the dining room. Pick your […]

Just because it's counter service only at Brasil doesn't mean the eatery's fare is casual. To the contrary, the picturesque cafe and restaurant dishes out gourmet bites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's attached right to the Houston bookstore Domy Books, so Brasil is a popular place to grab a latte, something light to eat, […]

Thursday April 9th – The stakes are high for Blanket Bingo in Market Square Park downtown! Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music and great prizes. $10 admission (cash only) includes one bingo packet. Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 […]

An untidy closet is more than just a nuisance—it's also a time-suck. Those precious moments in the morning that you waste digging around for an outfit could mean the difference between grabbing java at your favorite shop near 3800 Main and having to cope with the coffee at the office. Keep your closet organized all […]

For a truly authentic-tasting coffee or espresso drink, order a cup of joe at Doshi House Cafe. The beverages are made with locally roasted Greenway beans and flavored with homemade syrups. This Houston establishment also serves tea as well as dishes that are 100 percent vegetarian-friendly. Even meat eaters would enjoy these veggie-filled dishes. Customers […]

At the time, Michael Rypka took a big risk he'd hope would pay off. He quit his fulltime job as an executive chef, maxed out his credit cards, and purchased a food trailer and a red Vespa scooter with the ambitions of opening a taco joint. The result is Torchy's Tacos, an extremely successful eatery […]

Spending the day at the golf course can be quite an expensive outing. That doesn't have to be the case, though, if you get your swings in at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. Regulars say the rates are quite affordable, and the course, as well as the views, are rather impressive. Gus Wortham Park Golf […]