Editor’s take note: It’s time to recap the prime tales on CultureMap from this previous week.

1. These are Houston’s 9 most effective dining establishments for 2022. Fantastic food items and superb services are only the minimum necessities for earning a nomination for Restaurant of the Year.

2. Houston’s coolest crystal lagoon dives into Memorial Working day weekend with floating cabanas and additional. Visitors can anticipate the largest inflatable obstacle system in the nation positioned on a crystal lagoon amid other attractions.

3. Houston’s oldest family-owned grocery keep announces stop of an epicurean era. Closing the store will allow its homeowners to focus on their thriving true estate organization.

4. ‘Floating’ Galveston Bay residence with historic pedigree drifts onto market for $3.75M. Sitting down on just above an acre at the tip of a canal, the home’s 8 bedrooms and 8 baths unfold throughout three stages developed to optimize seaside living.

5. Beard Award-successful chef guiding Houston’s famous Cafe Annie announces retirement. Whilst he’s getting a phase back again from working day-to-working day functions, Del Grande will hold the title of “Chef Emeritus” and continue on to be associated in education and functions.