http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/articles/rss/ 2012-03-02T04:00:00Z http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/neighborhood-nuances/ 2012-03-02T04:00:00Z

<p>Once considered a ghost town after 5 p.m., the emergence of new retail and restaurants downtown is daring people to change their perceptions. As the largest business district in Houston, the area is flooded with people who want more than just a place to work. Downtown&rsquo;s division into ...</p>

Melissa Fitzgerald melissa@downtownhouston.org http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/fantastic/ 2012-03-01T18:14:24Z

<p>Let&rsquo;s face it. Whether they&rsquo;re up or down, having a great season or not, the Astros have Houston&rsquo;s heart.</p> <p>It is easy to forget, but Houston has not always been a major league city, both literally and metaphorically. Sure, the city was known for oilmen with longhorn ...</p>

Mason Lerner http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/long-term-relationship/ 2012-03-01T12:00:00Z

<p>Big Oil and big buildings have been permanently entwined with downtown Houston&rsquo;s identity since the mid 20th century. Shell Oil Company recently underscored its connection to downtown by renewing its lease on its eponymous downtown properties through 2025.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Shell&rsquo;s presence in downtown Houston officially began in 1970, after ...</p>

Sandra Cook http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/freshen/ 2012-03-01T12:00:00Z

<p>With Houston&rsquo;s temperate climate, we don&rsquo;t experience spring the way others around the country do, where there&rsquo;s excitement about the first crocuses pushing through the earth, and the robin&rsquo;s song heralds the passing of winter&rsquo;s cold. Here, our sunny days grow sunnier, and we find ...</p>

Holly Beretto http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/urban-delights/ 2012-03-01T12:00:00Z

<p><strong>Houston International Festival, April 21-22, 28-29</strong><br />Romantic rhythms, distinctive architecture, and of course, the mesmerizing moves of the tango &ndash; these are just a few of the alluring cultural hooks offered by this year&rsquo;s Houston International Festival as it spotlights Argentina. The elaborate and engaging celebration of world cultures engulfs ...</p>

Sandra Cook http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/good-times/ 2011-12-01T18:00:00Z

<p>Want to make this season memorable but don&rsquo;t know where to start? We&rsquo;ve got all the answers. Whether you want to do the nightlife scene up big or just chill with friends and family, downtown is the place for a unique experience. Check out some top picks that ...</p>

Lauren Covington lauren@downtowndistrict.org http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/planning-future/ 2011-12-01T18:00:00Z

<p>For the would-be urbanite, it was easy to get excited by Morris Architects&rsquo; presentation of their Downtown/EaDo Livable Centers Study in downtown&rsquo;s Incarnate Word Academy last August. Speaking in the venerable school&rsquo;s auditorium before a large gathering of stakeholders and interested citizens, Morris Architects&rsquo; Christof Spieler unveiled ...</p>

David Theis http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/cinematic-bliss/ 2011-12-01T18:00:00Z

<p><em>Not so very long ago, every downtown in America had a movie theater. In many places they were things of beauty, with marble in the lobby and gold leaf around the screen. It was an age when women wore white gloves to go shopping and men checked their hats at ...</em></p>

Holly Beretto http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/crossroads/ 2011-12-01T12:00:00Z

<p>When celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez set about creating a menu for the new Crossroads at House of Blues he made sure he incorporated global flavors into classic American dishes while holding on to previous HOB dining favorites such as jambalaya.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The idea was to somehow use food as a way ...</p>

Barbara Linkin Mendel http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/downtown-z/ 2011-11-01T17:00:00Z

<p>When it comes to entertainment options, downtown Houston has something for everyone. From the quirky to the cool, from sophisticated to hip, whether you&rsquo;re into the arts or sports or anything in between, downtown has more than enough options to keep you finding new favorite things to do, even ...</p>

Holly Beretto http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/design-powerhouse-has-put-its-stamp-houstons-skyline/ 2011-09-01T17:00:00Z

<p class="Body">Looking at the Houston skyline, there are few buildings that don&rsquo;t have Art Gensler&rsquo;s fingerprints on them. And it all started with the iconic trapezoidal towers at 711 Louisiana.</p> <p class="Body">When M. Arthur Gensler Jr. &amp; Associates Inc. came to Houston in 1972 to develop the interior architecture of Pennzoil ...</p>

Barbara Henshaw http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/tasty-trifecta/ 2011-09-01T17:00:00Z

<p>The argument for the best pizza in town is often the subject of heated dinner table debate. Luckily, downtown boasts three deliciously different pie shops, any of which could claim victory in the battle.</p> <p><br />Frank&rsquo;s Pizza, at 412 Travis, offers whole pies and by-the-slice options &ndash; &nbsp;the latter being a ...</p>

Lauren Covington lauren@downtowndistrict.org http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/taking-modern-approach/ 2011-09-01T11:00:00Z

<p>With downtown residential space growing in appeal, a renovation of Houston House comes just in time. The 31-story building was opened in 1966 as downtown&rsquo;s first high-rise.&nbsp; Designed by noted architect Charles Goodman, it was considered one of the most stylish luxury high-rises in Houston. The mid-century modern building ...</p>

Lauren Covington lauren@downtowndistrict.org http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/backstage-fall-2011/ 2011-09-01T05:00:00Z

<p>What better way to open the Houston Theater District season then with a slew of masters, favorites, celeb sightings and international spice? Summer&rsquo;s heat is getting tiresome and the announcements of the fall seasons are always highly anticipated. As always, there&rsquo;s &nbsp;something for everyone.</p> <p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p> <p>A festive Labor ...</p>

Heather Pray heather@downtownhouston.org http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/backstage-summer-2011/ 2011-06-01T19:56:47Z

<p>Houston&rsquo;s summer is the right time to head inside for cool entertainment. Chill in the Houston Theater District with a season that rocks &ndash; literally. High society, contemporary dance, a big-city rock star and electrifying concerts mix it up with flamboyant music, mystery, fantasy and more &ndash; even Bugs Bunny and ...</p>

Heather Pray heather@downtownhouston.org http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/bucking-trends-reinventing-classic/ 2011-06-01T19:02:39Z

<p>OPENING: FALL 2011</p> <p>It&rsquo;s hard to recreate a landmark, so why try? That was Scott Gertner&rsquo;s point of view when he set out to find a new home for Skybar. After 11 years at its location on Montrose Boulevard., the building was closed and Gertner had to make ...</p>

Phil Hudson http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/nothing-wasted/ 2011-06-01T14:11:37Z

<p>Mention Waste Management and many likely think of the ubiquitous green and gold trucks that rumble through Houston&rsquo;s neighborhood picking up their weekly refuse. But the downtown corporation is much more than that. Waste Management is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America.</p> <p>Through their ...</p>

Barbara Linkin Mendel http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/bucking-trends-global-market-place/ 2011-06-01T11:30:29Z

<p>Haig Tcholakian sits at a long caf&eacute; table, facing the bakery department in Phoenicia Specialty Foods&rsquo; flagship location on Westheimer. It&rsquo;s just after 5 p.m. and the store looks a little bit like the corridors of the United Nations. Two men of Middle Eastern descent sit at a ...</p>

Holly Beretto http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/haigs-top-phoenicia-recommendations/ 2011-06-01T11:00:00Z

Holly Beretto http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/small-steps-big-impact/ 2011-06-01T11:00:00Z

<p>Jim Petersen is passionate about two things &ndash; art and downtown Houston. And it shows in the sleek urban home (and art showcase) that he&rsquo;s created out of near rubble on the edge of the city&rsquo;s center.</p> <p>The former Magnolia Ice House and Brewery had been slated for demolition ...</p>

Barbara Linkin Mendel http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/food-court-mecca/ 2011-06-01T11:00:00Z

<p>Maybe you&rsquo;ve stood in line for Doozo&rsquo;s famous dumplings. Or perhaps you&rsquo;ve sat down at Potbelly Sandwich Shop enjoying a pizza sandwich while listening to their live music. If you&rsquo;ve ever worked in central downtown, chances are you&rsquo;ve lunched at The Shops at Houston Center ...</p>

Lauren Covington lauren@downtowndistrict.org http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/free-press-summer-fest-puts-spotlight-houstons-music-scene/ 2011-06-01T11:00:00Z

<p>Houston's fledgling music scene has long had an inferiority complex, with only a handful of local bands generating national buzz and many musicians and fans bemoaning the fact that the city's scene is largely ignored for the greener musical pastures of Austin and Dallas. Over the past few ...</p>

David A. Cobb http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/bucking-trends-urban-renewal-revisited/ 2011-06-01T11:00:00Z

<p>OPENING: NOW THROUGH FALL 2011</p> <p>The Bayou Place complex was a novel concept back&nbsp;in the late 1990s when the former convention center was converted into a dining and entertainment destination. Back then, Houston wasn&rsquo;t exactly known for repurposing old buildings, and downtown Houston was not broadly considered an ...</p>

Sandra Cook http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/green-ambitions/ 2011-03-01T18:16:43Z

<p>There are many things that contribute to creating a great company: strong leadership, quality products and services, clear goals and successful execution of business strategy chief among them. Today, many would argue that list must also include a dedication to sustainable business practices and providing products and services for environmentally ...</p>

Phil Hudson http://www.downtownhouston.org/news/article/samba-night-away/ 2011-03-01T18:00:00Z

<p>Perched in the heart of the Theater District at Bayou Place, Samba Grille is a sleek and inviting churrascaria providing speedy service to time-crunched theater patrons and on-the-go lunch crowds.</p> <p>Chef Cesar Rodriguez, a Nicaraguan native, has carefully constructed a menu that spans a wide spectrum of South American flavors ...</p>

Lauren McClendon lauren@downtowndistrict.org