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Smoothies and bowls from Leemoo, a new popular health bar, are photographed on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Houston.

Houston's most Internet-famous spots right now, from matcha to exotic sweets

Matcha, smoothies and exotic sweets are hot right now in Houston as they become the go-to treats for trendy customers put on by influencers. Here’s a look at the most Internet-famous places in town.

Top Stories

A health clinic owned by Maria Margarita Rojas is closed in Waller, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Rojas on March 17 was charged with performing an illegal abortion, becoming the first person to be charged with the felony under an abortion ban passed by lawmakers in 2022.

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

Breaking: Houston midwife Maria Rojas indicted on 15 felonies, including new abortion charge

Rojas became the first person charged under the state law banning people from performing abortions earlier this year.

Karen Jennings addresses representatives of Julpit Rock Crusher plant and TCEQ during a public meeting for the proposed cement crushing facility in Rosharon on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

Exclusive: TCEQ voids application to open rock crusher plant in growing Fort Bend suburb

Fort Bend residents protested the concrete plant for over a year, stating that the facility could pollute neighboring subdivisions Caldwell Ranch and Sienna Point.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams safety Jaylen McCollough (2) for a 12-yard loss during the first half of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

Analysis: Texans’ offense makes all-too-familiar mistake in season opener

The Texans were once again plagued by bad offensive line play and too many penalties.

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is shown during the Memorial Day Mattress Giveaway at Gallery Furniture in Houston, Friday, May 23, 2025. In honor of Memorial Day, 200 mattresses were given to military personnel and veterans.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

'Mattress Mack,' Gallery Furniture to give away 500 more mattresses to Texas flood victims

Jim McIngvale will return to the Kerrville area after giving away 400 mattresses to victims in August.

Food

Chef Emmanuel Chavez at Tatemó

Photo by: Annie Mulligan, Contributor

Montrose is getting another swanky cocktail bar from Melrose team, Tatemo chef

The cocktail bar will offer an upscale experience with an omakase-style mixology bar and refined bites from chef Emmanuel Chavez.

The Road to Nowhere pays homage to tikis and tropical classics with its drink menu.

Photo by: Vivian Leba, Contributor

Houston restaurants and bars that opened recently

Despite the tough business scene, between rising food costs, tariffs and the typically-slow summer months, at least 14 bars, restaurants and cafes started up in the broader Houston region in August.

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Opinion

Houston Mayor John Whitmire answers questions from reporters after he took the oath of office to become the city’s new mayor during a private ceremony shortly after midnight Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall in Houston.

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer

Tell us: What should be Houston's city logo?

In 1840, this city was about trains and plows. But what are we now?

We asked, you answered: Ten Commandments shouldn't be in Texas public schools

“Teachers should not have to explain adultery or coveting your neighbor’s wife to a second grader,” writes Janet Jackson.

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Education

Second-grade science students carry baskets full of freshly harvested vegetables from The John Cooper School’s Mitchell Lower School garden, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in The Woodlands. The vegetables harvested from the garden were later incorporated by the school’s chefs into 1,500 lunches for students, staff and faculty.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

What to know about applying to Houston-area private schools

How Aldine ISD is making a comeback from all-time low student performance

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Sports

Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) knock Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) out of bounds during the first half of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

Texans report card: Grading season-opening loss to L.A. Rams.

Summer Creek head coach Kenny Harrison speaking to his players prior to the start of a high school football game between Summer Creek vs. Beaumont West Brook at Turner Stadium, Thursday, September 22, 2022, in Humble. Summer Creek Bulldogs defeated West Brook Bruins 69-0.

Photo by: Juan DeLeon/Contributor

Houston high school football: Key takeaways and top performers from Week 2.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) scrambles away from Utah State defensive tackle Carson Tujague (28) and linebacker William Holmes (24) for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Photo by: Sam Craft, Associated Press

Texas college football rankings: Aggies are No. 1 and headed to Notre Dame.