@HoustonHotSpots Hi, I am Marissa Fiala, most people know me as @houstonhotspots. I am originally from Dallas, where I spent my free time outside of a career in accounting immersing myself in the blogging world — covering local restaurants, businesses, and events. When I moved to Houston in 2017, I never looked back. What started as a passion for sharing dining experiences has grown into a full operation — today Houston Hotspots has a dedicated team, 585,000 followers on Instagram alone, and a separate events platform at @houstonhotevents built entirely around curating and hosting experiences that bring the Houston community together. My content covers food, things to do, and Texas travel — but what I am most passionate about is showing people that Houston rewards the ones who actually explore it. There is always a new opening, a hidden gem, a community you had no idea existed right here in this city. I built Houston Hotspots to be the guide I wished I had when I first arrived — honest, specific, and always worth your time. If I put it on the page, it earned its place there.
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Start your Sunday with a specialty Vietnamese coffee and croffle from Di Di Coffee, walk two scenic miles through one of Houston's most beloved neighborhoods, then finish with crafted Edrington Americas cocktails, light bites, and live music from DJ Kizmit at I Know The Owner. Mini facials from Heyday Houston and complimentary Bubblr sparkling waters round out the afternoon.
May 2026
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