Posts by Farrah Akhtar

Top tamales in Texas

‘Tis the season for tamales! Whether you prefer yours savory or sweet, meat-filled or vegetarian, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves – the best gift anyone can unwrap (or…

Honoring Juneteenth and its Texas origins

Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, and Emancipation Day, has long been celebrated in Texas and is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the…

Top 50 boiled crawfish spots in Greater Houston

Shortly after Yelp revealed the most popular food orders for delivery in every state during quarantine, the nation quickly learned just how much Texans truly crave their crawdads. As we enter…

Green skincare tips for a better you – and the planet

April 22nd is Earth Day, fellow Earthlings. It’s the day to hyper focus on everyday human behaviors impacting the Earth, educate ourselves – and take action to protect and restore…

Highly-rated Latinx coffee shops in the U.S.

Barista Del Barrio – Tucson, ArizonaThis family-run businesses is owned and operated by Flavia Barones and her two children Sergio and Ariana. Established in 2017, it first started off as…

Top pastel de tres leches in every state

Alabama (Birmingham) El BarrioAlaska (Midtown) Nilda’s Party Creations Arizona (Tucson) Dolce PastelloArkansas (Rogers) Havana Tropical GrillCalifornia (Burbank) Porto’s Bakery & CaféColorado (Denver) Cuba Cuba Café & BarConnecticut (Ansonia) CraveDelaware (Rehoboth Beach)…

Beers With Klaus Brewing Company

David Romanelli + Yelp Houston Present: Drinks With Your Elders

Support Black-owned Businesses in Houston

Indigo – NorthsideJust under 30-years-old, Chef Jonathan “Jonny” Rhodes’s culinary vision has earned praise from GQ, Food & Wine, and in 2019, Indigo landed on Time magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places,…

Color Factory + Yelp Houston

Yelp 15 Burst Day Party at The Children’s Museum of Houston

Star Cinema Grill At Springwoods Village