Maksiov & the mural The Southwest Management District has come a long way in making its area more attractive. So has Alex Maksiov. Maksiov comes from war-torn Ukraine and recently returned to its [...]

Matcha, the finely ground powder from carefully cultivated green tea, is said to have spiritual qualities. If you’re like most folks, however, it’s not the spiritual benefits that interest you most: It’s the taste. And, [...]

If you love the aroma of Chinese-style homemade, baked bread, there’s a new place in Chinatown where you can get your fix. It is Three Uncle’s Toast, named to reflect its homey feeling, with freshly [...]

By Chinese New Year in January, a team of Houston Police Department officers will take local community relations to a new level: They’ll perform as the department’s first lion dance team. The officers will don [...]

In the official Mahatma Gandhi District of southwest Houston, there’s an Indian restaurant whose menu ranges from familiar dishes such as chicken masala and biryani (rice) platters to more exotic “Indian Chinese” choices. And there’s [...]

Eason Gao Gao’s Kabob is like experiencing some of the street food found in China’s big cities. The first thing that hits a visitor to the Bellaire Boulevard restaurant is olfactory bliss, with [...]

The fast-growing Chow Down in Chinatown-Houston group on Facebook hosted an unofficial fund-raising event recently to keep doing what it’s been doing since it came to life during the COVID-19 pandemic: promote local Asian-owned restaurants. Volunteers gathered [...]

In spring 2021, Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner promoted Commander Yasar Bashir to be one of his eight assistant chiefs. Bashir oversees patrol operations in southwest and northwest Houston, including the Southwest Management District, and [...]

K-pop isn’t just a music thing or a passing fascination. For those who frequent the EVE PINK K-pop store in the Southwest Management District, K-pop is a passion that provides a sense of belonging.  The [...]