Backyard Gems is my ever-evolving personal list of things to do in Houston, Texas – my hometown. As one of the largest cities in the USA, Houston is bursting with culture! It’s the South’s epicenter for food and creative arts and home to some of the biggest industries and brightest stars. In short: visit Houston.
Reading Time: 7 minutes I figured if Beyoncé had a list of Black-owned businesses, then surely Black Girl Meets World needed a list of Black-owned restaurants. For good measure, I’m starting with Beyoncé’s hometown – Houston, Texas – which also happens to be my hometown.
Reading Time: 4 minutes If you follow me on Instagram, it’s no surprise that Lucille’s is one of my favorite restaurants, so this review is admittedly overdue.
I’ve been a fan since the restaurant opened in the heart of Houston’s museum district in 2012. Lucille’s regularly claims its spot on all the popular restaurant lists (and for good reason,) so here’s my rundown on the BGMW top picks.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Located on Houston’s South side near the South Park neighborhood, The French Fry House serves fries covered in… well, just about anything you can imagine. From shrimp etoufee to Philly cheesesteak, come with an empty…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Kulture is the latest culinary concept from Houston restaurateur Marcus Davis, who also owns city staples The Breakfast Klub and Reggae Hut. Located near Discovery Green in Downtown Houston, Texas, Kulture is best known for…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Satisfy sweet tooth cravings at Cupcake Kitchen Houston. Although I’ve been more consistent with my healthier lifestyle, I woke up with the overwhelming craving for cupcakes! Now, I’m usually not a fan of cupcakes that I didn’t…
