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Las Perras Café celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with coffee, culture, community

Las Perras Café celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with coffee, culture, community

Moira Estrada, Reporter October 2, 2025

Las Perras Café in Houston’s historic Second Ward is not just a coffee shop, but also a vibrant cultural hub where everyone is welcomed and recognized over a cup of coffee. From the moment guests step...

From henna to Bollywood beats: Diwali comes to Houston

From henna to Bollywood beats: Diwali comes to Houston

Joy Dorai, Editor October 2, 2025

India’s culture illuminates the city this October through their “festival of lights,” symbolizing good overcoming evil. Houston is known for its vast Indian community that will be brought together...

UHD students’ go-to affordable recipes

Alexa Reagan, Section Editor, Reporter October 2, 2025

Finding affordable, easy meals is a challenge many college students face. Whether living in dorms or commuting, students often need quick, budget-friendly options to get through busy days.  A few UHD...

The owner, Andy Adams, pictured at the bar and in front of wine selection available at Caffvino.

New Heights coffee shop offers locally sourced goods, fresh take on coffee shop culture

Alex Mendoza, Reporter September 4, 2025

Andy Adams decided the best way to honor his ancestors in the Heights was to open a place that resembled his childhood living room. Adams aims for Caffvino to be a space where people can congregate, have...

Illustration credit: Zach Ruiz

‘Trump Burger’ fast-food joint opens a new location in Houston

Vincente Luzardo, Reporter May 2, 2025

The president-themed restaurant chain “Trump Burger” has opened its fourth location in Mid-West Houston and began serving the public on April 19. The restaurant, located at 3410 Chimney Rock Road,...

Courtesy: Human Focus

How to store hot and cold food, prevent cross-contamination

Taj McNamara, Reporter, Videographer April 9, 2025

Proper food storage is equally critical in preventing foodborne illnesses, with the "danger zone" between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, representing conditions where bacteria multiply...

You are what you eat

You are what you eat

Taj McNamara, Reporter, Videographer March 28, 2025

College campuses offer diverse food options that balance convenience, nutrition, and budget constraints for busy students. Beyond the traditional dining halls with their all-you-can-eat buffets, many institutions...

The sour and spicy wontons are among the entrees available at Mala Sichuan Bistro.

Flavorful Feasts

Erick Holmes, Contributor March 28, 2025

First Impressions: Fresh out of class and for my first meal of the day, I was craving some spicy noodles. Mala Sichuan Bistro has many locations and is known as one of the better restaurants in Houston,...

Illustration credit: Tejiri Ewherido

A tasteful and affordable experience at Jr.’s BBQ Pit

Emily Torres, Reporter March 28, 2025

I decided to try a food truck I had seen multiple times passing by Hiram Clarke Road. Jr’s BBQ Pit is a Black-owned food truck that serves different kinds of meats like pork, chicken and beef with a...

Illustration credit: Tejiri Ewherido

How to support a Muslim friend, neighbor during Ramadan

Karla Carrillo, Editor March 7, 2025

Since the first day of Ramadan on Feb. 28, questions may arise about what to do or what to say to a friend or neighbor observing Ramadan. For many Muslim students on and off campus, Ramadan is an important...

(Left to right) Choley Masala, Bullet Naan, Paneer Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, and Butter Chicken is also served at Aga's.

Flavorful Feasts

Erick Holmes, Contributor March 5, 2025

First Impressions: From the moment I entered Aga's, I was enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and welcome. The red carpet met with the smell of the open kitchen felt like a painting that I had found...

Courtney Lindsay (left) and Chasitie Lindsay (right) pose beside on of their promotional posters wearing matching Mo' Brunch & Brews attire.

Mo’ Brunch & Brews brings vegan and Black Southern cuisine to Museum District

Alex Mendoza, Reporter, Photographer February 11, 2025

Serving up coffee, brunch and vinyl, Mo' Brunch & Brews constantly elevates the bar on the typical brunch experience with its music-themed vegan cafe. Located in the Houston Museum District, Mo'...

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