UH News 10/31/26 UH News 10/31/26

2026 Great UH Bake Off Winning Recipes

View the three winners - chosen by the attendees! Brownies/Bars Category: Tahini Swirl Brownies with Sesame Brittle; Cakes/Pies Category: Key Lime Tart; and Cookies Category: Strawberry Pretzel Salad Cookies

Jennifer Ferrada 10/31/26 Jennifer Ferrada 10/31/26

La Prisa Is Your New Local Coffee Spot

La Prisa Specialty Café is now open at 4215 Park Blvd., serving coffee made with its small-batch, slow-brew method, “La Secuencia,” in a stylish, art-filled space. Look for Champurrado, Tres Leche, and Aztec Gold Lattes, artisan teas, and pastries from Bread & Cie. It’s open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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From Farmers Markets to UH

Mon Chourie, a woman-owned Korean bakery known for its cream puffs and salt breads, has opened its first permanent retail location inside Kairoa Brewing Company at 4601 Park Blvd. Founder Kelly Kim built a following at farmers markets and pop-ups, then fell for University Heights while hosting a pop-up at Kairoa. Expect rotating seasonal flavors.

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A Taste of Something Bigger at the UH Fall Festival

UHCA brought Taste of University Heights inside the Birney-run UH Fall Festival on Oct. 17, and the combined event drew an estimated 3,000-plus people, a record 58 vendors, and a dozen restaurants and bars. Taste ticket proceeds go to Save Our Sign, and festival sponsorships doubled, giving Birney Elementary a growing source of funding.

Marc Johnson 10/1/26 Marc Johnson 10/1/26

Lots of Big Changes Coming to the Park Blvd. Business District

University Heights’ commercial core is in the middle of major turnover. Bahn Thai nears reopening in a much larger space, Park & Rec is changing hands, Humili replaces Red House Pizza, and a new concept is coming to the former Madison on Park. Plus: Muzita adds lunch, and two Park Blvd. buildings hit the market.

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How Many Neighbors Can Fit on an MTS Bus?

60+ neighbors boarded the Route 11 bus for a bus-powered pub crawl covering Park & Rec, Una Mas, Ould Sol, and Mission Brewing. Meeting new friends, enjoying our awesome venues, and for many learning to ride the MTS!

Jennifer Ferrada 8/10/26 Jennifer Ferrada 8/10/26

Muzita: A Community Restaurant Honoring Family Legacy

Muzita Abyssinian Bistro, opened in University Heights in 2008 by Abel and Yordanos, serves Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes over injera. Family-run and named for Abel’s late sister Muzit, it’s a community restaurant celebrating culture, home cooking, and neighborhood ties.

The UHCA Team 2/19/26 The UHCA Team 2/19/26

Award-Winning Key Lime Cookies Recipe

This Great UH Bake Off favorite combines graham cracker cookies with creamy key lime filling for a crowd-pleasing dessert recipe.

Jennifer Ferrada 2/10/26 Jennifer Ferrada 2/10/26

Rare Society: A Distinguished Steakhouse in University Heights

Chef Brad Wise’s Rare Society brings a refined steakhouse experience to University Heights, with wood-fired cooking, strong hospitality, and standout dishes.