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@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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Houston Singles Pitch-A-Match

Tucked inside a century-old Midtown building that once housed a neighborhood grocery store, Axelrad Beer Garden (co-owned by Adam Brackman and Monte Large) has become one of Houston's most beloved outdoor gathering spots, complete with hammocks, 25-plus taps, and a sprawling garden shared with Luigi's pizza next door. Once a month, that same garden transforms into the venue for Glitch-A-Match, a sold-out singles event held every last Saturday from 7:30 to 10 PM. Tickets run $30 for a Presenter (covers you and the friend you're pitching) or $18 for a Viewer who wants to mingle or cheer from the sidelines. The format puts 12 presenters (six women, six men) on the mic for five minutes each, followed by a social hour and Glitch Garden video game night that runs all night. Suggested for straight singles 21-plus, grab tickets through the link in @axelradhouston's bio before they sell out. Heard it from @houstonhotspots

June 2026

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