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The silver lining for 2020 is that we had more time than ever to consume the arts. We finally got to the stack of books that had been sitting on the nightstand for months. We were secretly glad to replace weekend plans with a nice, healthy Netflix binge. Once we discovered the joys of listening to podcasts instead of actually, you know, talking to people on our daily pandemic walks, there was no looking back.  Considering the pandemic is very much with us, and social distancing is still the way of the near future, as we close out 2020, the Houstonia staff has rounded up our favorite thing...

Montrose remains Houston's healthiest food paradise. This is where the city's elite chefs play, opening big-money concepts that dot Westheimer Road and vie for your evening attention. But along with the James Beard bait are some of the city's most beloved stalwarts and comfort-food standbys. No matter your choice, you really can't go wrong. Here is our run through the best of Montrose: The former L'Olivier is a wine-focused French bistro with filling, rustic dishes, like chicken with Robuchon potatoes and crispy pork belly with spuds and arugula. There's also a 44 Farms burger and snack...

Order by Dec. 23. Frank's Americana Revival: The restaurant is offering à la carte selections led by herb-roasted whole chicken with mushroom pan gravy (serves six to eight, $45) and whole-roasted Angus beef tenderloin with red wine demo-glace and horseradish cream (serves six to eight, $195). Sides, breads, desserts, and wine pairings available, as well. Order by 9 p.m. Dec. 18 and pick up from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 23 or 24. Goode Company: Get the Merry Goode Meal, which feeds six to eight people and includes smoked beef tenderloin and a side of horseradish sauce, plus au gratin po...

2. Run (virtual) races for charity.  Between the crowded starting lines, profuse sweating, and heavy breathing, it comes as no surprise that most marathons have bitten the dust thanks to Covid-19 concerns. But you can still stretch your legs for a good cause because many of our favorite races, including the 2021 Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half-Marathon, have gone virtual. Even better? You can do the race on your own time (run wherever you want, whenever you want between Jan. 8 and 17, 2021), fill up on all those endorphins, and do some good because of the marath...