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EDITOR’S NOTEOURBLOK FALL 2013
Do you ever wonder why so many publishers run Best of Lists? Best Burgers, Best Tacos, Best Pizza, Best Parasitologist’s. I am willing to bet the average person never stops to think about what constitutes the “Best Of” in these lists. Is it really a competition? Is the criteria set out ahead of time or is it more often awarded to business whose advertising budgets support the publications!
In the end this is really about integrity and transparency. So let us be transparent with our “Greater Heights Challenge.” OurBlok has been soliciting ideas from local residents about “100 Things To Do In The Greater Heights.” We are not saying that these are the only things to do, or the coolest, or the most fun, or worse yet THE BEST. What we are saying is that these businesses agreed to pay $300.00 to participate and we think that if you get out and enjoy the businesses we have on our lists you will be entertained, well feed, you will have more fun, you will know the area better than most and no doubt you will Be All In...in The Heights!
As a resident of the area for the last 35 years I thought I really knew everything in the area. I personally have had more fun meeting with these businesses and helping put together this list. The number of great restaurants and crazy and unique businesses is staggering. So we thought we would roll out the first 50.If you want to experience The Greater Heights like never before pull out our poster and have some fun in 2014. We encourage you to participate! As an individual, family or as an office getting all your staff involved. To see how you can be a part of ”The Greater Heights Challenge” take a close look at the poster insert. Who knows you may win $100.00 in gifts and prizes that will be given out weekly and a grand prize of $1500.00 at the end of the campaign. The Challenge starts December 1, 2013 and runs through November 30,2014.
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FEATURES 10 Start the Music
16 Who Stole The Thunder? 20 The Greater Heights Challenge
38 Plans for Memorial Park
DEPARTMENTS 8 Your Blok Cool Hunting 33 New to Heights 40 Preferred Service Providers 41 HeightsBusinessProfile 46 Event Photos
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Start the Music. Involve the Family. Build a Community.Why care i f we make music or just
l isten? The answer l ies in research
studies over decades that have l inked
active participation and education in
music, especial ly during the cr it ical
development years of birth to s ix, to
greater progress in areas such as logic,
body, and intrapersonal ski l ls . Study
after study show that start ing young
and making music (versus just l istening)
does make a difference.
Two examples of this are from preschool
studies by Music Together®, which
showed that chi ldren who participated
in an early chi ldhood music and
movement program made signif icantly
greater progress in problem solving,
language acquisit ion and verbal f luency,
and coordination than the chi ldren
who did not participate. They also had
larger gains in self-esteem and self-
confidence. Participating chi ldren
took class materials home (songbook,
CDs) in order to engage parents and
caregivers in music making. Parents
surveyed reported they were s inging
more at home and playing more with
their chi ldren through music. The
researchers made a strong l ink to these
improvements to the act of making
music as a community and with parents
and caregivers modeling musical play
with the chi ldren.
B efore the advent of the phonograph, i f
humans wanted to hear music, we had to
actively make it . Maybe that meant playing
an instrument ourselves or just gathering
the whole family around to s ing songs.
People actively participated in the music
making process.
Fast forward 130+ years and much of how
we experience music today is typical ly
passive. We l isten to songs on an mp3
player or on the radio and for many of us,
gathering the family around to s ing songs
together just does not happen on a regular
basis. The language of making music is
often lost or underdeveloped at best.
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I t is s imilar to when a chi ld learns to
talk. When chi ldren learn a language,
would you consider just having them
l isten to people talking in order to
learn without any feedback on what
they are expressing, especial ly during
their “ language babble” stage? Of
course not. One of the main ways
chi ldren develop language ski l ls
and verbal competence is by people
echoing back the sounds they make
in a playful way, even if i t sounds l ike
nonsense.
It is the same with music. We start
with the phi losophy that al l chi ldren
are musical, and therefore can achieve
basic music competence – or the
abi l ity to s ing in tune and move with
accurate rhythm. And just l ike with
spoken language, the participation
and modeling of parents and
caregivers, regardless of their musical
abi l ity, is essential to a chi ld’s musical
growth.
So put away the CDs. Turn off
Pandora. Bring out some pots and
pans as drums. Put some dry beans in
a soda bottle and use it as a shaker.
Be your own instrument by drumming
on your legs or chest or making funny
sounds with your l ips. Use Mom’s
scarves to dance. Most importantly:
start the music, involve the family,
and bui ld a music community in which
chi ldren can develop and grow.
w w w . c r e s c e n d o f a m i l y m u s i c . c o m
Christ i Gel l is Director and
teacher at crescendo family
music in The Heights. Even
though she is a geologist
by training, she has played
the f lute for 30 years and
loves making music with
other people. She grew up in
Houston and has l ived in The
Heights s ince 1996.
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It was Monday, November 4th 2013 when The OurBlok Team trickled into the office for their weekly meeting when the subject came up: “Where’s our Thunder? “Thunder’s missing?” “Yes. Someone stole our Thunder.” “It’s on.”
Thunder is a 5 foot tall cow statue inhabiting the front lawn of the OurBlok offices. With fiery eyes and flame-like patterns, she stands proud as a common landmark for Heights Residents and visitors to enjoy. She was purchased by OurBlok’s Grand Pooh-Bah, Scott Talley at a charity fundraiser in the early 2000’s from CowParade (https://www.facebook.com/cowparade). CowParade specializes in using cows as a template for creating beautiful and intriguing art.
When we found out she was stolen we were all sullen and downtrodden by the idea that we may never see her again. However, the good creative thinkers at OurBlok are not one’s to allow a negative situation come without a silver lining. We decided to launch a small campaign involving milk cartons and FaceBook.
We soon found out that word travels quickly, and the following morning we received a call from Demond Fernandez of ABC13 saying that he wanted to do a story on the disappearing bovine. We invited Demond over to the OurBlok Headquarters with open arms, thinking that
this would be our silver lining.
The ABC 13 report was ended with the phrase “…beefing up security…” thus prompting an onslaught of Cow Puns in any article or comment revolving around our story.
“Moooove on…”, “… this is udderly ridiculous…”, “… stole their thunder…” ,”… Moo-Dunnit?”,”… time for the cows to come home…”, “…they're going to really have beef with whoever stole it… Milk this story for all it's worth. ”
You get the idea.
We had all but accepted the disappearance of Thunder, when we received another call from Demond saying that the Cow had been located in Northwest Houston. Not even a week after the report aired someone had called in a tip to
the police department. The next morning Thunder hitched a ride home in a catering truck provided by our friends at the Post Oak Grill.
OurBlok would like to thank The Police Department, ABC13, Demond Fernandez, Post Oak Grill and everyone involved in bringing Thunder back to her home in The Greater Heights. Her presence here is testimony to vigilance and integrity of the Houston Community! Thank you for being you!
We’ll stop milking this story with the release of this article. We just couldn’t be happier with having her back. Thank you so much Houston!
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SARA’S INN ON THE BOULEVARD 941 Heights Blvd. | 713 868 1130 www.saras.comBlok: HeightsSara’s is a family owned operation. The Inn was opened in August of 1986 and provides the Heights families and travelers with a cozy and warm retreat right in t he neighborhood. --Staff Pick: We would like to book a week and see how many of the 100 Things you can knock off this lists! But for weekly redemption all you need to do is email us a photo taken from the sign in front of the spa. Submit it at [email protected]
CITY OVEN 2802 White Oak Dr, 77007 713-868-3400 | www.cityoven.com BLOK: HeightsCity Oven is an eclectic pizza tavern located in the Heights. Opened in Sept. 2013, the restaurant has quickly become known for artisan wood-fired pizzas, giant meatball appetizers, and a wide selection of Texas and regional spirits and beer. Acoustic artists entertain from 9pm-1am Friday and Saturday. The kitchen is open for lunch, dinner and late night. --Staff Pick: Catch one of their featured live bands on Friday or Saturday night. Snap a photo and email it to us at [email protected], remember keep it clean you may get published.
VINTERS OWN 3482 W 12th St | 713- 880-3794 www.vintersown.com BLOK: Lazy BrookWine is a fabulous gift any time of the year. And custom-labeled, premium wine speaks volumes. At Vintners Own Winery, we offer a variety of wines to choose from for your special Holiday gifts. --Staff Pick: Order by December 1, 2013, mention OurBlok and get 10% off of 3 or more cases, and 15% off ten or more cases. Your friends and family --and Clients--will love you for it! HELLO LUCKY 1025 Studewood St. | 713-864-3556 www.hello-lucky.com
THE GREATER HEIGHTS CHALLENGE ARE YOU ALL IN?
Ready...Set...Go! FACEBOOK Check in through your Facebook account while visiting a participating business. Be sure to look for the OurBlok Poster so you can scan the QR code and check in. EMAIL Email us a photo from the place of business to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name as well as the name of the business. INSTAGRAM Follow us on Instagram (ourblokheights) and when you visit a participating business, tag us in a photo!
We hope you will take part in the Greater Heights Challenge. This is a year long challenge where we will ultimitely roll out “100” places to get to know in the area. Get started with the first 50. We guarantee that you will eat better, have more fun, and know more about the area than you ever imagined. You may also win cash and prizes along the way. Starting December 6, 2013 we will award $100 in cash and prizes to a lucky winner each week. At the end of the challenge, anyone who has particpated in “50” or more will be entered into a drawing for $1500.00 in cold hard cash!
HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE?
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BLOK: Oak ForestArtist designed men’s women’s and kid’s goodies infant onesies, jackets, skirts, dresses, jewelry for guys and gals (bling baby, bling), soaps, cards, buckles, wallets, cufflinks, as well as small art works for the home!--Staff Pick: You gotta love a place that openly states “ if you need us to stay open later just call us” Know someone getting married great place for unique gift ideas and one of a kind items.
FORWARD RESULTS BAND JAM 1703 W 12th St. | www.forwardresults.comBLOK: Heights A growing legion of executives and other professionals are jamming in The Heights.The Forward Results Band Jam in the Houston Heights, where musicians who are CEOs or CPAs by day shift gears to perform and network with music by night. This is held Thursday nights at the office of Gary Cooper CPA. --Staff Pick: This is in our top five of all the things on the lists. Where in the world can you enjoy great music and fun for absolutely no costs. Bring a musical instrument or come sing along.
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BLOK: Garden Oaks Looking for a neighborhood “Cheers Bar” look no further. Want one that has some staying power? How about one that has been around since 1948! --Staff Pick: Who says you cant teach an old dog new tricks? Stop in and check out their new selection of draft beer. Take a photo with Kenney and send it on at [email protected]
TRI ON THE RUN 518 Shepherd Dr. | 832-673-0600 www.triontherun.com BLOK: Washington CorridorHouston’s Specialty Sports Store. From goggles and bikes to shoes and accessories, the one stop Triathlon shop. Apparel, Nutrition, bike fitting, run gait analysis, wetsuit fitting, experience and know how. --Staff Pick: The only place we know of in the area that offers a free analysis before buying your running shoes! You think fitting is important with a running shoe?
ROZNOVSKY’S HAMBURGERS 3401 West T. C. Jester Blvd. | 713-957-1100 BLOK: Oak ForestOne of the best “old-school” hamburger joints left in Houston. One of the Heights’ hidden gems. Famous for their onion rings. STAFF PICK: Running late for lunch,
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LABEL WAREHOUSE 14 KENDALL St | 713-228-2824 www.icfiresale.comBLOK: HeightsBringing in the latest fashions from New York and California. Providing families with the latest name brand clothes & accessories at extremely discounted prices is their specialty.--Staff Pick: This place gives resell a whole new meaning. Need a last minute outfit for a big occasion check it out for value and fashion.
TRIPLE A 2526 Airline Dr. | 713-861-3422, BLOK: HeightsFamily Owned and Operated, Fresh Vegetables Daily, Traditional American Style Food, Dining In & carry Out. --Staff Pick: This is a tough one.Lets call it a tie between Chicken and Dumplings on Tuesdays or Fried Catfish on Fridays. Check the Ourblok app for daily specials.
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THE LIFT 365 W. 19th St. | 713-868-LIFT www.thelifton19th.com BLOK: HeightsSmall bookstore, gift shop, and jewelry boutique on historic West 19th Street in the Heights area of Houston. New bestselling books at a discount, Waxing Poetic jewelry, whimsical gifts, and other good things. --STAFF PICK: Need a unique gift item we are convinced one could complete their entire Holiday lists in this one store! Who needs Amazon with neighborhood businesses like
WOODROW’S HEIGHTS 1200 Durham Dr,. | 713-864-5600 www.woodrowsheights.comNeighborhood: Washington CorridorBest Cajun food in Houston Texas. Serving lunch and dinner. Big beer selection. Delicious homemade frozen drinks. Lots of parking.--Staff Pick: A lot of great food offered here. Hard to beat during crawfish season. What ever order be sure and request a side salad with the green olive dressing. Check in with your OurBlok rewards for double credit in the contest!
SPAGHETTI WESTERN 1951 T C Jester www.spagwesthouston.comNeighborhood: Lazy BrookServing pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches. Full bar featuring great margaritas, frozen bellinis, and a great selection of draft and bottled beers. --Staff Pick: Old location on Durham and new spot on T C Jester. Serving great food for years. If you can find a better pepperoni pizza in town call us!
WABASH ANTIQUES & FEED STORE 5701 Washington Ave |713-863-8322 www.wabashfeed.comBLOK: Washington CorridorHouston’s Organic Farming Headquarters. A hardware store, a pet shop, an organic herb garden and an antique market. The only place in
OPERA IN THE HEIGHTS 1703 Heights Blvd | 713-861-5303, www.operaintheheights.orgBLOK: HeightsNon-profit regional opera company serving the Houston Heights and Greater Houston area with opera and concert performances. --Staff Pick: Need to jump on this one early as their shows typically are sold out. Check their web site for DON Giovanni Jan 31 and Feb 1, Feb 6 -8.
SHIPLEY’S DO-NUTS 3410 Ella Blvd. | 713-682-4343 www.shipleydonuts.wsBLOK: Oak ForestThey always have fresh do-nuts, warm kolaches, freshly brewed coffee, ice-cold milk and many other delicious breakfast favorites! --STAFF PICK: No brainer here. The Houston Press had this on their bucket list. We think you should eat a dozen glazed donuts today! They are Heavenly and I am convinced not offered in the afterlife!
YALE STREET GRILL 2100 Yale St. | 713-861-3113 BLOK: HeightsComfort food, milkshakes, chicken pot pie, blue plate special and shakes. Must try the biscuits and gravy. --Staff Pick: Forget counting calories especially for breakfast. Just try any of their daily breakfast specials. Our favorite pancakes in the area.
RAINBOW LODGE 2011 Ella Blvd. | 713-861-8666, www.rainbow-lodge.com BLOK: Lazy BrookHouston’s original log restaurant featuring seafood and wild game. A historic log cabin on an acre of beautiful landscape grounds. --STAFF PICK: Great place to impress out of town guests. Ask for a table in the bar area for a real treat at lunch.
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AVENUE GRILL 1017 Houston Ave. 713-228-5138BLOK: Washington CorridorTraditional American Family Restaurant nestled in the heart of Washington Corridor. This restaurant offers a warm, cozy environment fit for the whole family. The “Avenue”, as the locals know it, is renowned for its award winning soul food, friendly staff and impressive menu. --Staff Pick: Famous for their steam table at lunch. One of the only spots with a fresh gyro, but you gotta make it a Fireman or Policeman’s special for breakfast! And no you do not have to be a first responder to order.
ERICA DEL GARDO JEWELRY DESIGNS365 W. 19th St. | 713-802-1977 www.EricaDelGardo.comBLOK: HeightsUnique, hand-crafted jewelry.Trelew Art Metal Studio is home to Erica DelGardo Jewelry. Erica’s goal, through her crafts in Jewelry is to create a unique reflection of the people, culture, and individualism of the Patagonia region of Argentina. Every piece of jewelry made in the studio is a one-of-a-kind creation and no two pieces will ever be exactly alike. --Staff Pick: Design a custom piece of jewelry .
STYLE CYCLE 246 W 19th St. | 281-888-9171 www.style-cycle.com BLOK: HeightsVintage Consignment BoutiqueHouston is home to hundreds
of antique stores. Style Cycle has differentiated themselves from this otherwise pigeon-holed industry by creating a ‘cycle’ that re-purposes otherwise obsolete goods, clothes and antiques. This is done by redesigning an item to fit a current style, or rebuilding an item to make a completely new one. --Staff Pick: Send us a pic of your recycled item and be entered to win.
WONDER WILD 767 N Shepherd Dr #400 | 713-864-4242 www.GoWonderWild.com BLOK: HeightsParties and EventsWonder Wild strives to create an experience that’s fun, unique and entertaining for a variety of ages. They business is to make your child’s birthday or event, a special and memorable occasion. From set up to clean up, they are there to help you every step of the way. Address: --Staff Pick: Bring the energy in this over the top bounce house! Sign up for monthly play times for the kids, we guarantee they will sleep better. You have to see this place to believe it non stop fun for kids!
DOUG SANDERSBLOK: Memorial Park Driving RangeIn a city with a ton of famous golfers none are more colorful than The Peacock Doug Sanders. You can find him most nights at Memorial Park driving Range. Catch a photo with Doug and submit it at [email protected]. You may win $100.00 in gifts and prizes. You will for sure be blessed with a story or two from Doug.
VENUS HAIR SALON 361 West 19th St. | 713-868-4725 www.VenusHairHouston.com BLOK: HeightsEccentric Hair SalonThe walls are jam-packed with masks and other knick-knacks, but get past the light-hearted interior and you can find experienced… Susan Venus purchased the shop in 1978,it was owned and operated by Bill Vaughn as 19th Avenue Barber Shop for 50 years. Venus Hair attracts tour groups and Media attention (including an article in Vogue Magazine) with their collections of masks and dolls and an array of mannequins sporting the proverbial big hair. Address: --Staff Pick: Got an occasion you need to “ DIVA Up” for an event, this is the spot. You know you have always wanted to let this be the year. We won’t believe unless you submit a photo at [email protected]
THOMPSON’S ANTIQUE CENTER OF TX 9950 Hempstead Rd. | 713-688-4211 www.AntiqueCenterOfTexas.com BLOK: Oak ForrestAntique Warehouse & ShowroomVisit Carolyn Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas. They have over 190 dealer spaces & showcases filling 108,000 sq. ft., with the finest selection of antiques and collectibles. We have most of the dealers that were at the original location & over 50 new dealers have joined us at the new place! --Staff Pick: Great place to kill a rainy Saturday be careful you can spend hours and hours in here. More things under oen roof than you could imagine.
HAPPY BELLY STUDIOS 920 Studemont St., Ste 400 713-862-7972 www.happybellystudios.com BLOK: Washington CorridorYoga & Pilates StudioHappy Belly Studios, Lighthearted Yoga and Pilates, has been a dream of owner and yoga and Pilates instructor, Michele Stamos, and a labor of love that started with an idea and became a reality in
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6516 North Main | 713-861-6444 www.PlanetCurlsHouston.com BLOK: HeightsBeauty SalonPlanet curls is Houston’s first Deva Inspired salon in Houston Texas. Our focus is textured hair, from the slightest wave to the tightest coils. All hair stylists are Deva certified and continually learn more techniques for cutting, coloring, styling and caring for textured hair. We have on-site and on-location stylists that will make you look flawless for your special event. If you have straight hair don’t worry we’re here to take care of you too!! We can even perm it!! Our goal is to make our clients embrace the texture they have and rejoice in it!!! --Staff Pick: Planet Curls carries only the finest products to care for curls. Stop by and treat your curls with the best!
TABLE 19 632 W 19th St. | 713-864-3301 www.Table-19.com BLOK: HeightsTraditional American Delights!Table 19 is a locally owned restaurant serving breakfast and lunch during the week with an all day brunch on weekends. We serve locally sourced freshly prepared soups, salads and sandwiches as well as a variety of burgers. Come in and try our house made desserts. --Staff Pick: Favorite Sunday Brunch spot, especially in light of the fact you can bring your own Champagne!
CROW BAR 954 Wakefield Dr. | 713-686-8388 www.wakefieldcrowbar.comBLOK: Shady AcresHUGE selection of beer; including crafts, imports and domestics. Great Happy hour! Extensive menu, including cupcakes. Sand volleyball courts and other fun games. --Staff Pick: You know you have been wanting to break out that muscle shirt or bikini, this is the spot. There are so many fun things to do here to help you get your thirst on. Remember if you join in a
February of 2011. Currently offering over 40 classes a week in yoga and Pilates, Happy Belly Studios strives to bring the mind-body connection to the Washington/Memorial-Heights area. --Staff Pick: Take a photo with your happy belly or the Happy Belly Buddha. Take advantage of a drop in class while you are there. Hey guys this yoga thing is not just for the girls.
THE CADDY SHACK BAR & GRILL 1809 Washington Ave |713-426-1816 Neighborhood: Washington CorridorSports Bar & GrillThe Caddy Shack Bar & Grill is a cozy sports bar located in the Sixth Ward in the Heart of Washington Corridor. They are known for their quick, friendly service, great food and hearty portions. Be sure to pay them a visit to kick back for a relaxed time after work. Address: --Staff Pick: If you love sports stop in and visit with the owner Eric. Eric has great insight into professional sports and loves to share his great food and restaurant. Stop in for any sporting event and enjoy both the sights and sound of the game.
NIAMOVES 508 Pecore St. | 713-864-4260 www.NiaMoves.comBLOK: HeightsDance, Fitness & CardioNia is a dance fitness class and is our main business. They offer over 20 Nia classes a week starting at 6 am. Beginners are welcome to all classes. Nia is a fun, expressive dance cardio workout to soul-stirring music with easy-to-learn movements. Invite your inner dancer, athlete, warrior, and child within to expressively emerge and get fit at the same time! Nia connects the body, mind, emotions and spirit. --Staff Pick: Need a place to get out of your brain and get into your soul? This is it. We would love a photo at [email protected] CURLS
volleyball game you are not 15 any more, so proceed with caution and remember winning isn’t everything! RED ROCKET 244 West 19th St. | 832-767-5562 www.redrocketspeedshop.com BLOK: HeightsAuthentic replicas of shirts and pants, manufactured by Dickies, original work wear apparel since 1922. We carry retro and vintage clothing for guys and gals who probably also love their cars, rods, trucks and bobbers! Look Rockin and get your rides worked on at Red Rocket of Houston! --Staff Pick: Sure you can buy a pair of jeans on line but owner Brendan Del Gardo knows more about American clothing than you can imagine. Stop in to see his every changing art and pick out a pair of jeans made to order.
THE BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale St. | 713-868-3740 theboomboomroomhouston.comBLOK: HeightsGreat place to meet friends or have a party. This retro-chic lounge is known more than anything for playing great music, both canned and live. Large selection of Champagne, wine, ports, dessert wines and beer. Famous for our delicious sangria and champagne cocktails. com --Staff Pick: If there is a more fun way to spend a late night than Boom Boom Room share the love. Fantastic musicians in a “Velvet” atmosphere. Any weekend they are open is worth a visit. Check urblokheights.com for a calendar of events.
RED BUD GALLERY 303 East 11th St. | 713- 862- 2532 www.redbudgallery.com BLOK: HeightsThe goal of the space is to show fine art on a global basis and promote the rich culture of the USA. Gratis Art collection consulting and appraisal is also provided by the gallery. Artists
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have ranged from masters to first timers. We show all media; including prints, sculpture, ceramics, photos, drawings, glass, paintings, and installations on a local, national and international basis. --Staff Pick: OMG if you only visit one art gallery in the area make it this one. Sure the every changing local shows are great but find a way to sit down with owner Gus Kopriva. While you are at it snap a photo with one of Gus’s 3 Hairless Peruvian dogs. We dare you!
LOVEJOY’S ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 2100 Yale St. |713-802-1132.BLOK: The HeightsCommitted to providing good customer service and standing behind their products. Huge selection of collectibles. Family owned. Something for everyone! --Staff Pick: No one brings more love to the neighborhood than the LoveJoy’s. If you have a nostalgic bone in your body visit here and leave yourself plenty of time for wandering. This place has more items than the Internet, if you don’t believe us stop in and see.
OAKS BATTER UP 3004 Yale St. | 713-957-2323 www.oaksbatterup.comBLOK: Garden OaksWe can provide all of your baseball, softball and sports related needs. Huge inventory of quality equipment. Batting cages, baseball and softball private lessons, sports equipment and sports trading cards are our specialty. We have seven indoor softball and baseball cages available to rent for individuals, groups, teams, and parties. --Staff Pick:: Have you dreamed of hitting a home run. Want to get off of first base. Drop in for a swing of the bat. Use your OurBlok card for double points in the contests. BIG DOG & MISS KITTI’S PET SITTING
SERVICES 448 W. 19th St. #208 | 713-695-1684 www.bdmkps.comBLOK: HeightsProviding quality and loving pet care, while ensuring the safety and security of her clients’ homes. Big Dog and Miss Kitti’s Pet Sitting Services can provide your pets with the loving and tender care they require in the professional and conscientious manner you desire, while also adding security to your home. --Staff Pick: Let us pamper your pet while you are away! He will be happier at home.
BRAZILIAN ARTS FOUNDATION 1133 E. 11th St. | 713. 862.3300 www.brazilianarts.org BLOK: HeightsThe Brazilian Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cultural education and building community through the preservation and sharing of Brazilian culture. From performances to language classes, cooking to facility event rental, this is truly the “Everything Brazil” spot of Houston. --Staff Pick: Want to get a little rhythm back in your relationship? Sign up for Brazilian dance classes. Check their calendar at ourblok.heights.com
HAPPY FATZ 3510 White Oak Dr. | 713-426-3554 www.happyfatz.com BLOK: HeightsGourmet Hotdog Bites & Divine Dessert Delights! Indoor outdoor seating. Old house turned into a cozy restaurant with welcoming staff. Delicious comfort food. You certainly leave feeling a perfect balance of happy and fat. --Staff Pick: No Trans fat here this is the real meal deal! What could be better than dining al fresco with your favorite dog and desert. TEA TIME QUILTS
1046 Tulane St. | 713-861-7743 www.teatimequilting.com BLOK: HeightsTea Time Quilting is a quaint and friendly quilt shop located in Houston’s Historic Heights community. Offering beautiful, high-quality quilting fabric at quilt show venues and our shop location. The ladies at Tea Time Quilting are not only friendly and helpful they also carry a unique collection of fabric that is fantastic! --Staff Pick: Who said quilting can’t be fun? You know you have always wondered how they “ pull this together.” Stop in and send us a photo of your first project at [email protected]
WEST END BIKES 5427 Blossom 713 861 2271 www.westendbikes.com Blok: Washington Corridor Need a new bike or want to rent one. West End rents mountain, road and hybrid bicycles. Close to some easily accessible trails in Memorial Park if you would like to try before you buy. Conveniently located in Memorial Park come check out the new trail along Buffalo Bayou to Downtown so there are many fun places to ride right from their parking lot.Staff Pick: Rent a a bike for a day and either use your OurBlok rewards card or send a photo to [email protected]
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FAT CAT CREAMERY 1901 Shepherd | 713-974-2956 www.fatcatcreamery.com BLOK: HeightsHANDCRAFTED UNIQUE, SMALL-BATCH ice cream with whole and local ingredients. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks, and only the finest flavorings. Mile from Texas dairy farmers and eggs come from our very own happy hens at The Barry Farm.--Staff Pick: Go and get your first ice cream ever with “compostable spoons” may not make the ice cream taste better but you sure are going to be feel so environmentally friendly and full! Check in on the poster and enter to win.
HUBCAP GRILL 1133 W. 19th | 713-862-0555 www.hubcapgrill.com BLOK: HeightsOur new location, Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard, also offers some of the best beer selections and burger specials in town. Maybe the best burger in Houston! Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard features two patios, covered tables, games, juke box and flat screen TV’s. Coming soon to our Heights location is Live Music!--Staff Pick: Cheeto Burger dubbed the choloesterol burger by our staff a big old juicy burger with gooey cheese and Cheeto’s. Need we say more. No reservations needed just drop in and if there is a line wait it is worth it.
WINSTON’S ON WASHINGTON 5111 Washington Ave. | 281 501 9088 www.winstonsonwashington.com BLOK: Washington CorridorLooking for the perfect place to host your event or just relax with some friends? Come visit us at Winston’s on Washington, one of Houston’s newest dog-friendly bars with a large patio and a great selection of Texas beers. --Staff Pick: One of the only places we know of in the area that shows movies on a big screen. Take in a movie on Wed nights and enjoy great food and drinks.
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HEIGHTS RETREAT 1906 N Shepherd Dr. | 713 864 8088 www.heightsretreat.com BLOK: HeightsTaking care of your skin and your body are essential for a happy life. Let their experienced staff take care of all your needs from nails and facials to massages, waxing,hair traetments cuts and more!--Staff Pick: How about a couple massage? No pictures please just check in at the spa.
POLOVINA ITALIAN CAFÉ4500 Washington Ave. | 713- 861-1042 www.PolovinaItalian.comBLOK: Washington CorridorRomantic Italian RestaurantWhether it’s a celebration with co-workers, a night out for the family, or a new romance between you and one of our brick oven pizzas, Polovina is the right place for any occasion for casual Italian food in Houston. We’re proud to have been serving Italian favorites to Houston Heights and Washington Avenue corridor customers since 2008. --Staff Pick: Best deal in town for lunch. Check in with your OurBlok rewards card and get $3.00 off lunch or dinner on y our first visit.
BELLISSIMO RESTAURANT1848 Airline Dr. | 832-618-1168 www.BellissimoHouston.comBLOK: HeightsFamily-Friendly Italian RestaurantOften described as a Diamond in the Rough, Bellissimo Restaurant brings Authentic Italian cuisine to the Greater Houston Heights. It’s definitely worth paying these guys a visit. From seafood, to sandwiches to pastas and desserts, you are bound to find inexpensive delicious Italian Delights at Bellissimo! Address: --Staff Pick: Check in with your OurBlok rewards card for double credit in the contest!
MOZELLE’S CAJUN SEAFOOD MARKET 126 Heights Blvd. | 281- 772 8895 www.mozellescajunmarket.com BLOK: Heights Find the perfect catch of the day with any of the fresh fish and shellfish available from our seafood market. With more than 25 years of experience, Mozelle’s Cajun Seafood Market offers seafood lovers freshly packaged or frozen seafood options. Also live and cooked seafood, deli favorites, and grocery items. --Staff Pick: Can not go wrong here we suggest checking in for lunch to go with the best variety of cajun food on any steam table in town.
FAMILY BINGO CENTER BINGO HALL 641 W Crosstimbers St. | 713-692-4640 www.familybingocenter.com BLOK: Independence HeightsMore fun than a barrell of monkeys. When was the last time you played bingo? You will realize just how much you missed it once the game starts. --Staff Pick: We suggest Tuesday nights where it a $1.00 to play. Check in or email the photo of your bingo card!
BARBECUE INN 116 W Crosstimbers |713-695-8112 BLOK: Garden OaksFor nearly seventy years Barbecue Inn has served the Greater Heights, Garden Oaks area of Houston. Four generations of families have come through the doors and returned often to experience the finest in Southern comfort food, personalized service and old-fashioned hospitality; making this family owned restaurant a landmark in the Houston area.--Staff Pick: Ok so it is named after Barbecue and the fried chicken is nationally acclaimed but we put our money on the fried shrimp. Check it out and see if you agree.
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STANTON’S CITY BITES1420 Edwards St. |713-227-4893 BLOK: Heights Started in 1961 as a modest and local grocery store, Stanton’s was established outside of downtown Houston in the 1st Ward District. As the years passed, the grocery store and deli meat servery started cooking hot food for the local neighborhood and surrounding communities. This small venture paved the way for what is now one of the best burgers in Houston!--Staff Pick: Well you cannot go wrong with a burger but some days you just need the Mac & Cheese. Also, come try our new Trouble Sauce...if you think you can handle it, our HOTTEST sauce yet!
PAPER CO.1100 Elder St. | 713-522-3533papercohouston.com BLOK: Heights At Paper Co. Coffee, our location is both a destination and a memorable coffee experience. We strive to make high quality coffee accessible to all types of coffee drinkers by removing the intimidating vibe that usually comes with high end shops and non-traditional brew methods. Named after the first occupants of our home at 1100 Elder, the Phillips Paper Company, we strive to honor our city’s history and tradition while infusing our own fresh take on the city we love. --Staff Pick: Paper Co. get its beans Mueva Coffee,it is a family operation in which the father grows the beans in Nicaragua and his daughter roasts them in Montrose. Come try a cup today!
NOVOPELLE 4818 Washington Ave | 713-893-3323 www.novopelle.com BLOK: Washington Corridor At Novopelle we believe in the philosophy that beauty is for everyone. It’s not a luxury. What
does this mean? In short, we got fed up with the latest beauty products and procedures being way too costly for most people. Why should the latest medical cosmetic technologies only be available to a select few when everyone else needs them just as much? Novopelle is here to provide you a rejuvenating and fulfilling experience by making beauty affordable, accessible and unique. --Staff Pick: We offer weight loss programs for all lifestyles whether you need to lose 100 lbs or 10lbs. Come by for a free consult to learn more about which one is best for you.
LIVE OAK BAR AND GRILL10444 Hempstead Hwy | 713-686-9625 www.liveoakbarandgrill.com BLOK: Lazy BrookCome join us under our huge 140 year old Live Oak Trees, or kick back in our restored 19th century house. We have a full bar, great food, and a catering waitstaff. Free Hi Speed Internet available! Whether you’re hosting a small social gathering or LARGE function, Live Oak’s staff and crew can custom tailor an event worthy of your special occasion. Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions, Corporate Parties, Anything… YOU NAME IT!!! --Staff Pick: Check out our events for live band info or our daily specials.
CHICAGO ITALIAN BEEF & PIZZA 1777 Airline Dr. | 713-862-2828 www. chicagoibp.comBLOK: HeightsChef and owner Rocio Caro learned all about “Chicago” style cooking the only way...growing up in Chicago! Her dream to have a care free family style restaurant is now her home. At Chicago’s one can set and enjoy a cold frosted beer, a one of a kind deep dish pizza, a gyro, Italian Beef, philly steak sandwhich or a famous Chicago hot dog served on a poppy seed bun. Let’s not forget about our assorted salads and pasta dishes that are served with homeade garlic bread that is made
fresh daily.--Staff Pick: We Pride ourselves on our great bread! Please join us and enjoy “fresh” ingredients that will give you that unique “Chicago” experience.
YELLOW ROSE DISTILLERY1224 N. Post Oak# 100 | 281-886-8757 www.yellowrosedistilling.com BLOK: Lazy Brook Have you ever sat around with your friends, enjoying your favorite beverage, and had a dream to create something new? Founded in 2010, Yellow Rose is the brain child of two neighbors, Troy Smith and Ryan Baird. With the help of partner Randy Whitaker, Yellow Rose launched into the Texas market in 2012. We believe it takes a lot more than talk to create something great. After years of hard work and dedication, we are proud to be Houston’s first legal whiskey distillery!--Staff Pick: A must try, its award winning...Best In Class award for our Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon at the American Distilling Institute and a Double Gold for our Yellow Rose Straight Rye Whiskey at the San Francisco Artisan Spirits.
BLISSFUL INDULGENCE238 W. 19th St.| 713-880-2547www.blissfulindulgence.comBLOK: Heights“Organic skin care is rooted in a holistic approach to farming and production; healthy skin is a reflection of what you feed your body, inside and out.” Eminence Organics. the Blissful Indulgence Philosophy is simply: Good ingredients =Good Skin.Feeding your skin with natural and organic ingredients means a healthier and more beautiful you!--Staff Pick: Stop by today and stock up on your Eminance Organic products or call us to book a complimentry skin analysis.
HUGHES HANGAR SPEAKEASY GASTRO LOUNGE 2811 Washington Ave. | 281-501-2028 www.hugheshangar.com BLOK: Washington Corridor A hidden gem that combines a timeless backdrop of 1940s post-depression architecture with modern-day wonders. This upscale establishment offers a variety of entertainment, food, and handcrafted cocktails. It takes the meaning of gastro pub to a higher level. This electrifying venue presents an alluring ambiance that allows patrons to sit, relax, and sip on cocktails to the tune of contemporary beats. --Staff Pick: Enjoy items on the menu that combine gourmet with comfort and of course choose from our libation menu showcasing an impressive list of unique creations. Something for every taste. Come in and fly away!
YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS BOUTIQUE 3468 Ella Blvd. | 713-861-7647 BLOK: Oak Forest Houston’s TRENDY Boutique! We specialize in Consigned Merchandise for Moms, Babies & Growing Kids, and lots of toys plus many *NEW* Products that are hard to resist. You will see brand names and pay a lot less. Now that is hard to resist. Consign some items that you do not need and make a little extra money! One of our main focuses is educating our moms about their diapering options! We are open Monday - Friday from 10am - 5pm, so come by and browse! --Staff Pick: Y&R is Houston’s Premier hands-on resource for Cloth Diapers. We are also very kid friendly!
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TwoprocessesaremovingforwardthatwillaffecttheneighborhoodsinandaroundMemorialPark.Thefirstisthedrafting of the Long-Range Master Plan for Memorial Park, being done by the Memorial Park Conservancy. This will specify development and maintenance of the Park for the next decade or so. The second is the Bayou Greenways 2020 project which will create 150 miles of trails along Houston’s major bayous. One goal of these trails is to connect City parks along the bayous.ThisincludesMemorialParkandBuffaloBayouPark.
The drafting of the Master Plan is in its early stages, and public input is being solicited. Several meetings have been held by the Conservancy where the public and stakeholders have voiced their desire for the Park. A website has been setup that allows users to contribute ideas, suggestions, and concerns regarding the future of Memorial Park. The website is located here: memorialparkmasterplan.mindmixer.com. Interested residents are encouraged to use the website, so as to better understand how Memorial Park will evolve from what it is today to what it might become in the future. The Bayou Greenways 2020 project promotes the creation of linear green parks along the bayous and will contain all-weather trails connecting major City parks. However, paths within the bayous does not seem to be the method to be used to connect MemorialParkwithBuffaloBayouPark.Instead,amulti-use trail is envisioned along Memorial Drive from Shepherd to the east edge of Memorial Park at Crestwood. Both of these processes are well funded and have broad public and local government support. The result will be a Memorial Park that attracts many more visitors, and the connection along Memorial will provide a means for pedestrians and cyclists to access the Park. It also means there will be increased pedestrian andbicycletrafficthroughourneighborhood,particularlyonBlossom. The Master PlanA City ordinance was passed in May of this year, authorizing the Uptown Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ #16) to annex Memorial Park. $151M of the TIRZ budget was authorized to be spent in Memorial Park over the next 20 years. The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) authorized $1M of these funds to be spent by the Conservancy to prepare the Master Plan. The Conservancy retainedthelandscapearchitecturalfirmofNelsonByrdWoltz(NBW) to oversee the drafting of the Master Plan. The cultural professional practice of Lord Cultural Resources (LCR) was also hired to coordinate input from the public, stakeholders, and other concerned parties.
NBW (www.nbwla.com) was chosen because of their success in large scale projects. The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia (www.summitbechtelreserve.org) is a 10,000+ acre facility belonging to the Boy Scouts of America,andwasdesignedbythefirm.TheConservancyconsidersthisanexemplaryprojectbythefirm,whichweighedheavily in the selection of Woltz for the project. LCR has started conducting outreach meetings to solicit public input. Meeting participants were asked what they liked about the Park, what they want in the future of the Park, and their concerns about the Park. Two topics emerged in the discussion. The overriding desire of the people present was preservation of Memorial Park as an urban green space. The second most important desire was better access to the Park. The discussion of preservation included reforestation, better irrigation to avoid future droughts, better maintenance of amenities, and bettererosioncontrolalongBuffaloBayou.ThediscussionofaccessincludedtrailconnectingBuffaloBayouParkwithMemorial Park, better pedestrian and bicycle access across IH-10, better trail access from the Uptown area, a multi-use aerial bridge across Memorial Drive on the east side of the Park, similar to the bridge on the west side of the Park. The memorialparkmasterplan.mindmixer.com website was recommended as a means of continued input by attendees. Another meeting was held and conducted by LCR. RepresentativesfromtheArboretum,thepolofield,andBayou Bend were invited, as well as representatives from the Camp Logan, Crestwood, Arlington Court, Rice Military, and Woodcrest neighborhoods. There was a good exchange of ideas and topics were discussed in much greater detail. The overwhelming priority is preservation, followed by access, parking, and transportation. Changes are going to be made in Memorial Park, and because of the funding available, they are expected to be the most fundamental changes to the Park since it was founded. Anyone who cares about the Park and cares about the park should use the mindmixer website to gauge public sentiment and provide your own input. The best way to avoid future surprises is toget engaged now!
Bayou GreenwaysIn the November 2012 election, voters approved Proposition B, making $166M of bond funds available for City parks. $66M is to be used by the Parks and Recreation Department for operations and maintenance, and the remaining $100M is to be matched with private sector funds and used for the creation of linear parks along the major bayous in Houston.
Memorial Park Conservancy is starting to draft a new long-range Master Plan for Memorial Park. Previous Master Plans described Park amenities that were funded by private donations through the Conservancy which resulted in limited growth of the Park. Now, considerable tax dollars have been made available, and the changes in the Park may be very large-scale in nature. We hope you will consider getting involved in the Master Plan drafting process. This Master Plan will likely have a much larger impact on our community than previous plans. Take a look and let us know what you think at [email protected].
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In June of this year, City Council passed an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and the Houston ParksBoardLGC(HPBLGC),aprivatenon-profitorganization.This agreement authorizes the City to appropriate the $100M in seven annual public commitments as the matching private sector funds become available. At the time the agreement was signed, HPBLGC had accumulated more than $20M inmatchingfunds.Thisagreementspecifiesthatprivatesector funds are to be used to acquire rights of way for the construction of the linear parks along major bayous, and public funds are to be used to realize the parks and trails within those parks. In October, City Council passed an ordinance establishing an economic development agreement between the City and HPBLGC. This 30 year agreement is a commitment of the City to provide up to $9.4M annually for the maintenance of the linear parks and trails along the bayous to be constructed by the Bayou Greenways 2020 Project. This money would come
from the expected increase in ad valorem taxes of property within ¼ mile of the bayous. It was disclosed at this Council meetingthatan“angledonor”hadoffered$50MthroughHPBLGC, and that these funds were contingent upon approval of the maintenance agreement.
In a public meeting prior to the passage of Proposition B, MayorParkerstatedthataconnectingtrailbetweenBuffaloBayou Park and Memorial Park would be built. And that unlike other Bayou Greenways linear parks, this trail would notbebuiltintheBuffaloBayourightofway,but along Memorial Drive. Uptown TIRZ #16 also annexed Memorial Drive from Memorial Park eastward to a point just west of Shepherd. This means there are two potential funding sources for a trail along Memorial Drive. The HPBLGC website now has a map that shows a trail connecting the two parks along the south side of Memorial Drive.
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