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ccording to Flowingdata.com,Houstonians spent $5,903 on food +drink per capita in 2009, almost dividedequally on groceries and eating out.*That may sound like a lot, but that sameyear, Austin spent over $12,000, just to give you some perspective.

Last month was Houston’s Restaurant Week, which actually turned into restaurantmonth so you’re all eating out a lot. But you’re also cooking at home a ton, since Ican’t seem to go to any grocery store in town from the HEB on Bunker Hill, 99Ranch on Blalock, Whole Foods on Voss, Kirby or the new Montrose location,Fiesta on Wirt or in Katy or any Michoacana without waiting in a line to check out.So we’re all eating well!

We’re serving up a special food and drink section featuring tons of Houston’s bestrestaurants. Plus we interview Andy Schultz who was a contestant on Chef GordonRamsey’s Master Chef. We also interview Micheline-ranked chef Fernando Perezwho was in town a few months back for a degustation menu at Arcodoro. ScottMcClelland, President of HEB, takes time out with Greg Scheineman, andwe catch up with the man behind El Rey on Washington.

We’ve also put together some adult concoctions and how tomake them. I say flip to that page, pick your favorite andsit down for a good read.

Or pop open a bottle of Bohemia’s Limited Edition Frida Kahlo bottle.

*(www.flowingdata.com/2010/05/13/what-america-spends-on-food-and-drink)

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4 letter from the editor6 table of contents8 houston map

10 downtown map12 uptown + galleria map13 party pics14 on our radar16 calendar18 museum district20 art houses + museums + exhibits

22 art now 24 phone shots25 spacetaker26 costume for cocktails 28 people of houston

30 COCKTAIL HOUR32 RAISE THE BAR34 WELL DONE!36 THE PASSIONATE CHEF38 things i ♥�40 architecture & design: vitamix42 archichat: shafiq i. rifaat44 destination: esencia46 tools + toys + gadgets

48 MENtertainment50 wise guy52 FOOD + DRINK SPECIALS64 PROFILE: SCOTT McCLELLAND66 DINEWRITE: XUCO XICANA68 CHEF’S SPECIAL: JA’NEL A. WITT

70 OPEN72 restaurant listings76 washington way80 club + lounge review: h-town82 the scene84 recording: chase hamblin

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Celebrating their season finale, members and guests of the Houston Symphony’sYoung Professionals Backstage proclaimed their southern pride by hosting YPB’s ASalute to the South. The group’s evening began at Jones Hall with a Tribute to RayCharles concert, a soulful homage to the late music legend. With “Georgia ontheir minds,” guests made their way to The Breakfast Klub where they enjoyed livemusic while dining on a little southern fare. Signature cocktails like the Mint Julepand spiked Arnold Palmer tea were waiting alongside the cool brews of St.Arnold’s Brewery.

EVENT YPB’S A SALUTE TO THE SOUTHWHY TO BENEFIT THE HOUSTON SYMPHONYWHERE JONES HALL AND THE BREAKFAST KLUBWHEN MAY 27


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foodFUEL Kitchen & Health Bar, a healthy meals to-go con-cept, is set to open this month. Backed by veteran nutri-tionist Keith Klein, they will provide meals, snacks andjuices tailored to individuals’ dietary and fitness goals,ranging from Mediterranean pasta to sushi. 1005 Waugh St., next to Pei Wei.

TRAVEL + LEISURE MAGAZINE NAMED HOUSTON“AMERICA’S BEST BURGER CITY.” MENTIONED ON THE

LIST IS LANKFORD GROCERY AND MARKET WHERETHIRD-GENERATION OWNERS FLIP HANDMADEPATTIES, BUBBA’S TEXAS BURGER SHACK WITHTHE TASTIEST BUFFALO BURGER, THE BURGERGUYS’ EVER-CHANGING CUSTOM BURGER LISTAND THE QUADRUPLE HEART CLOGGER AT DOWN-

TOWN’S HUBCAP GRILL. JONATHAN’S THE RUB INHEDWIG VILLAGE, RDG + BAR ANNIE ROUND OUT THE

LIST WHILE RUGGLES GREEN, BEAVER’S AND DRY CREEKSERVE TASTY VEGGIE BURGERS.

8th Wonder Brewery will make its debut in late 2011, in the EaDo District. RyanSoroka, Alex Vassilakidis and chef Matt Marcus (founders of the food truck EatsieBoys) will try their hand at craft beer. New member Aaron Corse is in the process ofbeing certified as a Master Brewer by the International Brewers Guild. The brewerywill be located at 2202 Dallas at Hutchins, just blocks from the new Houston Dynamosoccer stadium.

Yard House just launched a new Fresh & Skinny™ cocktail menu featuring sake con-coctions and a new half pint glass of beer dubbed Shortys. Fresh & Skinny™ cocktailsrange from 115 to 176 calories and are made with Yard House’s own citrus agaveblend. Fire up your iPhone with Central Market’s first ever app, The Hatch Chile FestPocket Cookbook. Get answers to all your burning Hatch questions. The app is avail-able now on iTunes!

GOODPOP’S ALL-NATURAL FROZEN POPS ARE A GOURMET UPDATE TO THE TRA-DITIONAL PALETA, CHOCK-FULL OF COLORFUL FRESH FRUIT MADE WITH ONLYORGANIC, LOCALLY SOURCED AND ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS, AND ARENOW AVAILABLE AT WHOLE FOODS. WATERMELON AGAVE, STRAWBERRY,MANGO AND HIBISCUS MINT, BANANA CINNAMON AND COLD BREW COFFEEARE THIS SEASON’S CHOICES.

Fresh from the oven, new bakery Nothing Bundt Cakes debutsin the Galleria area. Nothing Bundt Cakes offers customers awide range of cake selections, from Bundtlets – single-servingcakes – to the larger Bundts that serve up to 18 people, andtiered cakes which serve up to 26 people.

communityThe Food Bank’s warehouse operations moved to a much larger facility in eastHouston on Portwall Street. The new headquarters quadruples the size of the non-profit. The new facility includes a volunteer center, community rooms and a cafeto create an experience and serve as a launching point for more community proj-ects and volunteerism. The expansion will allow the Houston Food Bank to tripleits food distribution capacity; they have a goal to distribute 120 million poundsof food annually by 2018.

A REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY, HOUSTON REMEMBERS, PRESENTED BYDIGNITY MEMORIAL, WILL COMMEMORATE THE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF9/11. THE EVENT WILL SPOTLIGHT THE HOUSTON PREMIERE OF THE CRITI-CALLY ACCLAIMED MOVIE REBIRTH, A FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARYCOMBINING TIME-LAPSE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE STORIES OF INDIVIDU-ALS SHAPED BY SEPTEMBER 11. THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT DISCOVERYGREEN.

The Houston Fine Art Fair is the city’s first international fineart fair and America’s third largest art market in theUnited States. Approximately 80 galleries will be repre-sented, concentrating on post-war, contemporary andLatin American works. Artwork from 1950 to presentwill include painting, drawing, print, video, sculpture

and photography. Friday, September 16 – Sunday,September 18, at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

retailNEIMAN MARCUS’S FASHION DIRECTOR KEN DOWNING INTRODUCESHIS SECOND COLLECTION WITH LE MÉTIER DE BEAUTÉ FOR FALL/WINTER2011. The Bordeaux ColleCTion TAKES THE ESSENCE OF THE FALLRUNWAYS AND DISTILLS THEM INTO A BEAUTY COLLECTION MIXING ANDMATCHING ESSENTIAL COLOR COMBINATIONS INTO FEMININE, ELEGANTBEAUTY DUOS. AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2011.

GUCCI RECENTLY OPENED THEIR RENO-VATED 5,070SF SPACE IN THE GALLERIABOASTING ELEMENTS OF A BRAND-NEW DESIGN CONCEPT CONCEIVED BYGUCCI CREATIVE DIRECTOR FRIDAGIANNINI.

CrOp by DavidPeck justlaunched its e-commerce web-site. Each collec-tion is inspired bythe newest cause itsupports. Ten percent ofprofits from this first online collection willgo to Baylor International Pediatric AIDSInitiative, which focuses its work inUganda. www.davidpeckcollection.com

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CWMP Rockstar Energy w/ AvengedSevenfold, etc. 2pm

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT

ALLEY THEATRE: alleytheatre.orgCWMP: woodlandscenter.org

HOBBY CENTER: 713.315.2525thehobbycenter.org

HOUSE OF BLUES: hob.comJONES HALL: 713.227.3974 joneshall.orgMAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706

mainstreettheatre.comMERIDIAN: meridianhouston.com

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE (MOT):milleroutdoortheatre.com

MINUTE MAID PARK: astros.mlb.comRELIANT PARK: reliantpark.comSTAGES REPERTORY THEATRE:

713.527.0123 stagestheatre.comTOYOTA CENTER: 1.866.4HOU.TIX

toyotacentertix.comVERIZON THEATRE:

verizonwirelesstheatre.comWAREHOUSE LIVE: warehouselive.comWORTHAM CENTER: 713.237.1439

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S U N DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAYT U E S DAYMON DAY

PERFORMING ARTS+CONCERTS+SPORTS+FESTIVALS+GENERAL INTERESTcalendar september

CWMP Houston Symphony w/Poperazzi 8pm

HOB Ryan Turner 8pmStages The Great American Trailer Park Musical

7:30pm | Hank Williams: Lost Highway 7:30pm

6th Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt tak-ing place October 2. REGISTER September 1-September 29 by visiting the website atwww.houstonheights.org or call 713.861.4002,extension 6.

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Jones HS POPS: Viva Italia! 7:30pmMOT Bollywood Blast 8pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers1:05pm

Reliant Fiestas Patrias 10amStages The Great American… 3pm | Hank

Williams… 3pmWarehouse Headhunterz 8pm

4 5 6 Warehouse Periphery 6pm

September 7, Primer 55 & Saint Dog w/ MikeTerror & Cerebral Down @ STEREO LIVE

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Alley Ether Dome 7:30pmCWMP Lil Wayne w/ Rick Ross, etc.

7:30pmHOB An Acoustic Evening with The

Weepies 8pmJones Chevron Fiesta Sinfonica 6pm

Main Street Woof 3pmMOT Bollywood Blast 8pm

Reliant Park Texans vs. IndianapolisColts 12pm

Wortham HB: Return of the Masters 2pm

11 Minute Maid Astros vs. PhiladelphiaPhillies 7:05pm

12 Alley Ether Dome 7:30pmMinute Maid Astros vs. Philadelphia

Phillies 7:05pm

13 September 14-25, In the Blood bySuzan-Lori Parks and directed by DavidRainey @ Barnevelder Theatre.

14 Alley Ether Dome 7:30pmCWMP HS: Brahms’ Violin Concerto

8pmHOB City and Colour 8pmMain Street Woof 7:30pm

MOT El Grito, Festival dela Independencia 8pm

Verizon Return toForever IV in Concert

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Alley Ether Dome 2:30 & 7:30pmJones Brahms’ Violin Concerto 2:30pm

Main Street Woof 3pmReliant Center: High Caliber Gun & Knife Show10am | The Home & Garden Market 11am |

Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show 10amTattoo & Body Expo 11am Warehouse Viva City 7pm

Wortham HB: Return of the Masters 2pm

18 HOB Kaiser Chiefs 8pmJones SPA: Pacino:

One Night Only 8pm

19 Alley Ether Dome 7:30pmHOB Kip Winger 8pm

20 Alley Ether Dome 7:30pmWortham If You Give a Moose

a Muffin 12pmAuthors in Architecture David Theis and Lisa Graypresent Literary Houston, 6pm at Clayton Library.Presented by Architecture Center Houston &Houston Public Library. www.aiahouston.org

21 Alley Ether Dome 7:30pmHOB The Family Vacation Tour with

Atmosphere 8pm | Jones HS: Richard Strauss’ AHero’s Life 8pm | Main Street Woof 7:30pmMOT Swing, Jive and Pop! Into Dance 11am

Minute Maid Astros vs. Colorado Rockies 7:05pmWortham HB: Giselle 7:30pm

September 22-24, 29-30, Daughter of theRegiment by Gaetano Donizetti at Lambert Hall.

Opera in the Heights season opener.www.operaintheheights.org or call

713.861.5303

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Alley Ether Dome 2:30 & 7:30pmCWMP Journey w/ Foreigner & Night

Ranger 7pmHobby The Houston Symphonic Band

in Concert 2pmJones HS: Richard Strauss’ A Hero’s Life 2:30pm

Main Street Woof 3pmMOT Incredible India 8pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Colorado Rockies 1:05pmReliant Center: 2011 Quince & Bridal

Expo 12pmWortham HB: Giselle 2pm

25 CWMP Honda Civic Tour w/ Blink 182& Chemical Romance, etc. 7pm

MOT Velveteen Rabbit 11amMinute Maid Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals

7:05pm

26 Alley Ether Dome 7:30pmHobby TUTS: Guys & Dolls 7:30pm

HOB Molotov 8pmMOT Velveteen Rabbit 11am

Minute Maid Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals7:05pm

Warehouse Peter Bjorn & John 8pm

September 27-October 1, Marburger Farm AntiqueShow in Round Top.www.roundtop-marburger.com


HOB Bring Me the Horizon w/ Architects, etc. 7pm

MOT Velveteen Rabbit 11amMinute Maid Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals

7:05pm

Texas Children’s Cancer Center’s Celebration ofChampions luncheon, 11:15am at HiltonAmericas-Houston. Honoring those battling pedi-atric cancer. www.champions.texaschildrens.org


Main Street Woof 7:30pmMOT Velveteen Rabbit 11amWarehouse Kyuss Lives! 7pm

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HOB Guerilla Union & Black Star 8pmWortham HB: Return of the Masters

7:30pm

The Tokyo String Quartet opens the HoustonFriends of Chamber Music’s 51st Season, 8pm inStude Concert Hallon the Rice University campus.713.348.5400 or visitwww.HoustonFriendsofChamberMusic.org.

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09/16 -VerizonDeadmau59pm

September 23-25, 30-October 2, HoustonHouse Salutes Emerging Designers atHouston House. Young designers transformapartment homes for public home tours inrenovated downtown high-rise.www.HoustonHouseApts.com or call713.308.2000

September 24, 2011 MERo & Co. Fall &Winter Showcase, 4pm at 15056 Highway 6,Rosharon, TX. Benefiting the Fort Bend CountyWomen’s Center. For info, call 281.431.1230.

September 24, Bike to Build hosted by HoustonHabitat for Humanity, 8:30am at DiscoveryGreen. www.HoustonHabitat.org/Bike

September 15-18, Houston Fine Art Fair at GeorgeR. Brown Convention Center. www.houstonfineart-fair.com or contact [email protected]

September 10, Bering Omega Community Services’ AnnualSing for Hope: An Evening of Art Songs & Arias BenefitGala, Concert and After Party. Contact Stephenie Schillaci:713. 341.3763 or [email protected].



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WWW.HOUSTONTHEATERDISTRICT.ORGS A T U R DAY

Hobby Gente de Teatro: Made in Argentina 8pm

HOB Rock & Roll Over- KISS tribute 7:30pm | TheRuby Revue 8pm

Jones HS POPS: Viva Italia! 8pmMOT Grupo Fantasma 8pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers7:05pm

Stages The Great American… 8pm | Hank Williams… 8pm

Warehouse The Goodnight Summer Tour 7:30pm

2 CWMP Kid Rock w/ Sheryl Crow 7:30pmHobby Gente de Teatro: Made in… 8pm

Jones HS POPS: Viva Italia! 8pmMOT Mozart under the Stars 8pm

Minute Maid Astros vs.Milwaukee Brewers 6:05pm

Stages The Great American…8pm | Hank Williams… 8pm

Warehouse Jetspeed MusicShowcase 8pm

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Alley Ether Dome 8pmJones HS Opening Night: Ode to Joy 7:30pm

MOT 15th Annual Grand Taiko Festival 7:30pmVerizon Camila 8pm

Warehouse O’Death 8pm

5th Annual Casino Night benefiting The Health Museum,7:30-10:30pm at The Downtown Club – Plaza.www.thehealthmuseum.org/casino.

9 Alley Ether Dome 2:30 & 8pmCWMP Santana w/ Michael Franti &

Spearhead 7:30pm | HOB The Molly Ringwalds 9pmJones HS Opening Night: Ode to Joy 7:30pm

Main Street Woof 8pmMOT Mosaico Folklorico Mexicano 11am | 15th Annual

Grand Taiko Festival 7:30pm Wortham HB: Return of the Masters 7:30pm

Sixth Annual FAAN Walk for Food Allergy, 8am at SamHouston Park in downtown Houston.

www.foodallergywalk.org

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Alley Ether Dome 8pmHOB Chromeo 8pm

Jones HS: Brahms’ Violin Concerto 8pmMain Street Woof 8pm

MOT Music That Should Be Danced: World Edition! 8pmReliant Center: Tattoo & Body Art Expo 2pm

Verizon Deadmau 5 9pmWarehouse Lita Ford 7pm

Wortham HB: Return of the Masters 7:30pm

16 Alley Ether Dome 2:30 & 8pm | HOB FosterThe People 8pm | Jones Brahms’ Violin

Concerto 8pm | Main Street Woof 8pm | MOT Salsa YSalud at the Park 7:30pm | Meridian Rock It Fest TBD

Reliant Center: High Caliber Gun & Knife Show 9am | TheHome & Garden Market 10am | Metropolitan Cooking &Entertaining Show 10am | Tattoo & Body Expo 11am |

Arena: Comedy Explosion 7:30pm | Robertson Dynamo vs.San Jose Earthquakes 7:30pm

Verizon Deacons of Deadwood 2011 Charity Ball w/Foghat 8pm

Wortham HB: Return of the Masters 7:30pm

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Alley Ether Dome 8pmCWMP Def Leppard w/ Heart and Evan

Watson 7:30pmHobby Ars Lyrica: Paradise Found 7:30pm

HOB Tri Loco- ZZ Top Tribute 7pmMain Street Woof 8pm

MOT Weekend of Texas Contemporary Dance 8pmMinute Maid Astros vs. Colorado Rockies 7:05pmVerizon An Evening w/ Weird Al Yankovic 8pm

Warehouse Hanson 8pmWortham Da Camera: Brentano Quartet & Friends 8pm

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Alley Ether Dome 8pmCWMP Incubus w/ Young Giant 8pm

Hobby Masquerade: Galveston the Musical 7:30pm |TUTS: Guys & Dolls 7:30pmHOB David Crowder 7:30pm

Jones Watts Plays Beethoven’s Emperor 8pmMain Street Woof 8pm

MOT Velveteen Rabbit 11am |Splendid China VI 8pmWortham HB: Giselle 7:30pm

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Alley Ether Dome 2:30 & 8pmCWMP Maroon 5 & Train 7pm

Hobby Musiqa: Play a Song for Me 7:30pmHOB Queensryche 8pm | Jones HS: Richard Strauss’ A

Hero’s Life 8pm | Main Street Woof 8pmMOT Dance Around the World 11am | Weekend of Texas

Contemporary Dance 8pmMinute Maid Astros vs. Colorado Rockies 6:05pm

Verizon Erasure: Tomorrow’s World Tour 8pmWarehouse The Aggrolites 8pm | Space City

Beat Battle 8pmWortham HB: Giselle 7:30pm

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September 17, Discovery Green Flea, 12-6pm at DiscoveryGreen. Held on the third Saturday of each month this fall.www.discoverygreen.com/discovery-green-flea/.


1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org � � �

Seeing Stars: Visionary Drawing from the collection,on view September 23. This collection is from the early20th century by “outsider art,” work from those with lit-tle to no contact with the mainstream art world. Thisexhibit highlights visionary, folk, naïve or self-taughtartists. “Seeing Stars” refers to a physiological anom-aly in which the stimulation of the retina by the braincreates illusion of points of light, colors or shapes.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHYwww.hcponline.org � �

Learning Curve 5, on view September 9, is an annualexhibition of selected work made by HCP’s studentsfrom the past year. It features digital to alternative

processeshighlightingthe variouseducationalprogramsHCP has tooffer throughits LearningCenter.

3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL www.rothkochapel.org � �

The Rothko Chapel, founded by John and Dominiquede Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanc-tuary available to people of every belief. A modernmeditative environment inspired by the mural canvasesof Russian-born, American painter Mark Rothko(1903-1970), the Chapel welcomes thousands of visi-tors each year, people of every faith and from all partsof the world.

4. BYZANTINE FRESCO CHAPEL MUSEUMwww.menil.org/visit/byzantine.php � �

Intimate in scale, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museumis the repository of the only intact Byzantine frescoes ofthis size and importance in the Western Hemisphere.It’s also a manifestation of the redemptive power of art:The chapel was expressly built to house 13-centuryByzantine frescoes that had been looted from theiroriginal home in a small chapel in Lysi, Cyprus.

5. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFTwww.crafthouston.org � � �

Martini Madness! 10th Birthday Bash, September 22.Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) cele-brates its 10th anniversary with Martini Madness! 10thBirthday Bash, a chic cocktail party featuring madglassware, bottomless martinis, sizzling snacks, livemusic by Two Star Symphony and Lisa E. Harris Trio,hands-on activities and a big-board auction.

6. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org � �

Southern Pacific, on view thru September 24, is aseries of three shows connecting artists of Portland,Houston and Marfa, Texas. A little over a dozen artistswere encouraged to actively participate in communityevents, discussions and the residency program to cre-ate their new works showing these diverse communi-ties. Film screenings, panel discussions, performancesand workshops will be happening throughout the dura-tion of the show.

7. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com � �

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum pays tribute toAfrican-American military history from theRevolutionary War to modern times. During the 1860s,soldiers of the 10th U.S. Calvary were nicknamed“Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fighting ability andbravery.

8. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org �

Ours to FightFor: AmericanJews in theSecond WorldWar, on viewthru December31. This exhib-it examinesand celebratesthe role of Jewish servicemen and women wholabored on and off the battlefield during World WarII based on video testimony gathered from more than400 oral histories with Jewish servicemen andwomen. Their moving words, animated through his-toric film footage, videotaped interviews and hun-dreds of photographs and objects, make it clear thatthe war had special meaning for American Jews.

9. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTONwww.cmhouston.org � � ��

Attack of the Bloodsuckers, onview September 24. What’sbiting you? Explore the sci-ence of the skin-crawling bugswe love to hate in this exhibi-tion! You’re invited to get closeand personal to examine thewhat, why, when and how ofmosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leech-es and other parasites. See livemosquitoes and leeches intheir home environment.Learn why bloodsuckers areimportant to the ecosystem,and how to keep them out and away from your system!This engaging exhibit blends art and science togetherwith super-magnified photos of bloodsuckers byaward-winning photomicrographer Dennis Kunkel.

10. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org � � �

Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, onview thru September 18. If you are a fan, this is defi-nitely an exhibit you will enjoy. The innovative exhibitexplores the futuristic technologies depicted in thefilms, the real sci-ence behind themand the researchthat may somedaylead to real-lifeversions of thetechnologies seenin the movies. Theexhibit also fea-tures props andcostumes from allsix Star Wars films.Plus, experience asimulated ride in afull-size replica ofthe MillenniumFalcon cockpit!

11. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCEwww.hmns.org � � ��

Big Bite Nite Event, on September 22. Experience anepic journey of world food featuring cuisine fromsome of Houston’s most prestigious restaurants in thislavish culinary affair.Delve into the culturaltraditions of ourdiverse city with musicand entertainment anddiscover the culinaryexplorer insideyou! Are you hungryHouston? Come take aBIG BITE!

12. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org � � ��

Mark your calendar for the Houston Zoo’s sixth annu-al Feast with the Beasts with musical guests The B-52s, Friday, November 4, 2011. Feast with the Beastsis the most anticipated culinary event of the year.Enjoy exotic culinary fare from more than 50 ofHouston’s hottest restaurants all set against the Zoo’snaturally wild backdrop. Last year’s event was a sell-out success and this year’s event is an evening youwon’t want to miss! Tickets go on sale September 19.

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13. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org � �

Salon of Beauty by Ana Serrano, on view September29. Noticing parts ofthe urban landscapethat most of us ignore,Serrano creates smallsculptures of buildingsthat cull together whatmight catch her eye ona morning walk –hand-painted signageand illustrations on alocal business, the

blue and turquoise colors of a house with a cord of asatellite dish snaking down the side – and thenenlarges these details in a cityscape of buildings thatplayfully mix together her observations.

14. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTONwww.mfah.org � � ��

Life & Luxury: The Art of Living in Eighteenth-CenturyParis, on view September 18. The exhibit re-imagines,through art and material culture, the lifestyle of elite18th-century Parisians. The exhibition follows the con-ventional activities in the cycle of a Parisian day –dressing, writing, collecting, eating and evening enter-tainment – offering a glimpse of these forgotten activi-ties. The exhibition includes a wide range of paintings,sculpture, applied arts, drawings, metalwork, furniture,architectural fittings, lighting and hearth fixtures, scien-

tific and musical instruments, clocks and watches, tex-tiles and dress, books and maps.

15. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org � � �

Perspectives 175: Marc Swanson: The Second Story,on view through October 9. Brooklyn-based artistMarc Swanson has made his topic, the construction ofself, as an incomplete and always fragmentary project.Everything including heavy metal, the Yeti and huntingtrophies become part of his artistic language. Theexhibit features new sculptures that consider the world-view of the generations that have grown up since AIDSplaced a final marker on the early era of gay libera-tion, severing the ties to that culture’s rich history.

16. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON www.junghouston.org � �

Photographic Interpretations, on view throughSeptember 28. Artist Leslie Kell’s mirror-mad imagesexploit the color, texture and patterns of the environ-mental elements she captures with her camera.

17. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org � � ��

The Czech Center Museum Houston works to preserve,record and celebrate the language, scholarship andarts of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia.

18. JOHN C. FREEMANWEATHER MUSEUM www.wxresearch.org � � ��

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MUSEUMS

1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM www.1940airterminal.org8325 Travelair Rd. 713.454.1940

ART CAR MUSEUM www.artcarmuseum.com140 Heights Blvd. 713.861.5526Opens September 10, Fourteen

BLAFFER ART MUSEUM www.blaffer.org4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521 Thru November 27, At the Back of the North Wind byAnton Ginzburg

GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.galveston.com2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403

HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org1100 Bagby 713.655.1912

HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUMwww.houstonfiremuseum.org2403 Milam 713.524.2526

MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORYwww.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652

MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997

ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org2401 Munger 713.926.6368

PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org2521 Holman 713.526.7662

UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.tsu.edu/museum3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

ART HOUSES

18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099Opens September 10, Old Friends–New Work by BruceDehnert and Jim SheaOpens September 24, New Work by Marianne Levy andGary Henderson

AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY + BOUTIQUEwww.aerosolwarfare.com2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369

ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299

ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Opens September 3, Happenstance by Anita Nelson

ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530

BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com4411 Montrose 713.520.9200

BERING & JAMES GALLERYwww.beringandjames.com805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101

BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954

BOOKER-LOWE GALLERYwww.bookerlowegallery.com4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541

BRYAN MILLER GALLERY www.ctrlgallery.com3907 Main St. 713.523.2875 Opens September 9, Going Down for the Third Time byJohn Sparagana

CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com2219 Canal St. 713.223.2219Opens August 6, Must Love Art

CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613

COLTON & FARB GALLERYwww.coltonfarbgallery.com2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151Opens September 10, Ikonic by Jay Rusovich

COMMUNE ON NORTH www.communeonnorth.com2437 North Blvd. 713.526.3875

COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVEwww.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616

DAKOTA GALLERY www.dakotaframing.com2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440

DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com5321 Feagan 713.542.3802Opens September 9, The edge of my unreadiness byKathryn Kelley

DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com1724 Richmond 713.520.1200

DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346

DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669

ELDER STREET GALLERY www.elderstreetartist.com1101 Elder St. 281.250.4889

FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842Thru September 26, Redundant Recursions

GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547

GALLERY SONJA ROESCHwww.gallerysonjaroesch.com2309 Caroline 713.659.5424Opens September 10, Investigating White by RaimundGirke

GITE GALLERY www.thegitegallery.com2024 East Alabama St. 713.523.3311

GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405

GREEN HOUSE GALLERYwww.greenhouseartgallery.com716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462

GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701

H GALLERY www.hgallery.org617 W. 19th 713.417.4888

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com2501 S. Shepherd Dr. 713.527.0523

HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info3517 Austin 713.718.6600

HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERYwww.hollywoodframegallery.com2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885

HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIESwww.hooksepsteingalleries.com2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718

HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERYwww.houstonlandmarkgallery.com1200 McKinney 713.927.8800

HOUSTON STUDIOS707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951

INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com3901 Main St. 713.526.7800Opens September 9, Tommy Fitzpatrick and Nina Bovasso

KINZELMAN ART CONSULTINGwww.kinzelmanart.com3909 Main St. 713.533.9923

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com703 Yale 713.626.0175Thru September 13, america as we feel it, group exhibit

LAURA RATHE FINE ART www.laurarathe.com2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700

LAURA U COLLECTION www.lauraucollection.com1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

LAZZARA ART GALLERY www.gallerialazzara.com5400 Mitchelldale St. 713.681.0681Opens September 8, Betirri

M2 GALLERY www.gallerymsquared.com339 W. 19th St. 713.861.6070

McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988Opens September 22, Norman Bluhm: Paintings 1967-1974

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McMURTREY GALLERYwww.mcmurtreygallery.com3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238Opens September 15, Apocalyptic Wallpaper byHoward Sherman

MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671

MIDTOWN ART CENTERwww.midtownartcenter.com3414 La Branch 713.521.8803

MONTROSE ART SOCIETYwww.montroseartsociety.com4715 Main St. 713.316.0402

MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911Opens September 10, Half-life by Helen Altman

MOTHER DOG STUDIOSwww.motherdogstudios.com720 Walnut 713.229.9760

NAU-HAUS GALLERY www.texascollaborative.com223 E. 11th St. 713.261.1409

NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664

O’KANE GALLERY www.uhd.eduOne Main St. @ UHD 713.221.8042

PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945

PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122

POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com5102 Center St. 713.868.9337

POST GALLERY www.postgallery.com2121 Sage, Ste. 390, 713.622.4241

RECORD RANCH GALLERYwww.cactusmusictx.com2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272

REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532Opens September 10, inch x inch by Liz Kerrigan

RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074

RUDOLPH PROJECTS I ARTSCANGALLERY www.rudolphprojects.com1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836

SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313

SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330

SPRING ST. STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082

STUDIO SEVEN1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555

TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.org333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213

THE ARTFUL CORNER www.theartfulcorner.com3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278

THOM ANDRIOLA www.newgallery.net2627 Colquitt 713.520.7053

THORNWOOD GALLERYwww.thornwoodgallery.com2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278Opens Sept. 17, Structure & Forms by Onyeka Ibe

VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERYwww.vaughanchristopher.com1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977Opens September 1, Dante Marioni

WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966Opens September 16, Tulips by Keiko Yasuoka

WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082

XNIHILO GALLERY www.xnil.org2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846

ZARPOSH INDIA GALLERYwww.zarposhindia.com5910 Southwest Fwy. 713.668.2948

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ur great city will take center stage as the host for the inaugural exhibition,Texas Contemporary Art Fair (TCAF), at the George R. Brown ConventionCenter, slated for October 2011. TCAF will showcase innovative, unique

presentations from over 50 galleries consisting of works of progressive artists fromaround the world. Thanks to the skilled directorial management of Max Fishko andJeffrey Wainhause of artMKT Productions, LLC; event partner – CAMH; local advisors(Fredericka Hunter and Kerry Inman of Texas Gallery and Inman Gallery, respective-ly); a hardworking host committee; and supporting sponsors (Community Artists’Collective, Kinzelman Art Consulting, DiverseWorks, Art League Houston, The

Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Houston Museum of African AmericanCulture, Blaffer Art Museum/University of Houston, Rice UniversityArt Gallery – just to name a few), art enthusiasts and novice art par-ticipants can anticipate a diverse 3-day art experience full of pres-ent-day intrigue that is certain to stimulate and influence your sens-es, emotions and intellect – all at the same time.

TCAF’s debut in Houston commenceswith the CAMH Benefit Preview Party onThursday, October 20, at 6pm, followedby the VIP Preview Party at 7:30pm –both catered preludes to the Fair, featur-ing food and alcoholic/non-alcoholicspirits, along with a welcoming vibe ofHouston’s most notable art-goers, artdealers and community supporters. Theculminating weekend (Friday-Sunday,October 21-23) promises an artambiance like none other, integrating

the best and the brightest talent on the local and national frontier.Per Max Fishko of artMKT Productions: “The entire team workingbehind the scenes of the Fair has worked tirelessly to ensure this 3-day event is worthwhile for every participating patron. Outside of adiverse display of exhibits at the Fair, participants can look forwardto on-site panel art discussions, lectures, art tours led by local consult-ing firms. We are absolutely excited about Houston being the host cityfor this inaugural art celebration and are looking forward to TCAFbeing an annual event in Houston for years to come.”

One-day and three-day Fair passes and tickets to theCAMH Benefit Preview Party are available for pur-chase online at www.txcontemporary.com or can bepurchased at the door (with a slight up charge) onthe day of the event.

For show information and to purchase tickets,please visit the Texas Contemporary Art Fair web-site at www.txcontemporary.com.

ART NOW!THE TEXAS CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR MAKES ITS DEBUT INHOUSTON TO SHOWCASE UNIQUE AND SPECIAL TALENTIN TEXAS AND FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

TEXAS CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR Friday, October 21 – 11am to7pm | Saturday, October 22 –11am to 7pm | Sunday, October23 – 11am to 6pmGeorge R. Brown Convention Center1001 Avenida De Las Americas �Houston, TX 77010

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Over 200 fashion lovers descended upon the House of Blues for the 3rd annualLittle Black Dress Project fashion show held at the Peacock Room. Neal HamilAgency models strutted down the runway showcasing the top 10 dresses creat-ed by Texas fashion design students invited to submit their versions of the belovedwardrobe must-have. Super host and founder of LBD Jeff Shell, Chloe Dao, DavidPeck, Stacey Swift and other localebrities shared the difficult task of selecting thisyear’s winner. First place was awarded to Viet Nguyen.

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This is a cupcake I made for my Mom for her 80th birthday. Imagine her surprise when she saw her photo and birthdate all over the M&M's!Rebecca Telle

HOW HOT IS IT IN TEXAS ?? This is Elliot, an English Bulldog, and this is an "un-posed" picture ofpooch trying to beat the TEXAS heat after his owners emptied their cooler in the driveway.Craig Sotres

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Jack Ferver & Marc Swanson:Two AlikeSeptember 15-17 @ 7:30pmChoreographer Jack Ferver incollaboration with visual artistMarc Swanson creates a medi-tative and visceral performance fol-lowing a man’s journey from ruralupbringings to a furious adulthood set inan urban landscape in his latest work, TwoAlike. Ferver acts as the emotive flesh andvoice inside Swanson’s eerie and rawsculptures. This performance correspondswith Swanson’s ongoing show at theContemporary Arts Museum Houston.DiverseWorks ArtSpace, 1117 EastFreeway – $10-$20; Thursday Pay WhatYou Want Ticket. www.Diverseworks.org

Media Archeology: Rewind – Play – Fast ForwardSeptember 15-17 @ 8pm In collaboration with the University ofHouston Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center forthe Arts, Aurora Picture Show presents the8th annual Media Archeology Festival(Rewind – Play – Fast Forward) showcas-ing artists who manipulate, recycle andreinvent electronic media in multidiscipli-nary performances. This year’s festivalexplores games as social tools for interac-tion, community building and entertain-ment – from chess and charades to role-playing games like Dungeons andDragons. Details include gaming under thestars underscored by popular tunes via vin-tage computers to a live video game per-formance. Various locales, like The OrangeShow and Menil Park —Free! www.aurorapictureshow.org

SALSA Y SALUDSeptember 17 @ 6pm (Performance @ 8pm)Salsa y Salud is a health education initia-tive presented by Arts with Social Impact,the Hispanic Health Coalition, BOUNCE(Behavior Opportunities Uniting NutritionCounseling and Exercise) and theFoundation for Modern Music. Through theappeal of salsa music and dance, Salsa ySalud unites people of multiple ethnic, cul-tural and socio-economic backgrounds foran evening of art, exercise and entertain-ment. The night kicks off with a free salsalesson for the public, a concert by the KIPPAcademy Jazz Ensemble and finally, ashowcase of over 60+ performers. MillerOutdoor Theater (6000 Hermann Park Dr.)– Free!

Inprint presents authors FranciscoGoldman and Nicole KraussSeptember 19 @ 7:30pmLaunching the 31st season of theInprint Margarett Root Brown ReadingSeries, Francisco Goldman, author of

The Long Night of White Chickens and TheArt of Political Murder, will read from hisnew work, Say Her Name, a personalaccount of his wife’s untimely death. Also,Nicole Krauss, one of The New Yorker’s“20 Best Writers Under 40” and author ofbestseller The History of Love, will shareher new book, Great House. Readings arefollowed by an on-stage interview, booksale and signing. Cullen Theater inWortham Center (501 Texas) – Generaladmission $5. www.inprinthouston.org

Ars Lyrica presents Paradise FoundSeptember 23 @ 7:30pmThe 2011-12 season of Transformationsbegins with a journey from worldly tormentto heavenly ecstasy, featuring French-Italian soprano Céline Ricci in her Houstondébut with core Ars Lyrica string and con-tinuo players. Zilkha Hall, Hobby Centerfor the Performing Arts – Starting at $31.www.arslyricahouston.org

Weekend of Texas Contemporary DanceSeptember 23 and 24 @ 8pm September 24 @ 11amWeekend of Texas ContemporaryDance, a showcase of dance works bycompanies and choreographers throughoutTexas, features Ad Deum Dance Company,Earthen Vessels/Sandra Organ DanceCompany, HIStory, Houston MetropolitanDance Company, infinite Movement EverEvolving, Psophonia Dance Company,Vault and choreographer AshleyHorn. Weekend also features a familymatinee, Dance around the World, withHouston Ballet II. Miller Outdoor Theatre—Free! www.houstondance.org

SAVE THE DATE! Winter Street Studios – Houston’slargest group of working artists –throws open its studio doors to cele-brate 7 years on October 1! Swing byto glimpse over 80 artists on display,including artist Mark Masterson at theSpacetaker ARC Gallery. www.winterstreetstudios.netwww.spacetaker.org

SO MUCH TO DO AND SO LITTLE TIME! START OFF THE SEA-SON WITH A SMORGASBORD OF MUSIC, DANCE AND ART.NO DOUBT IT WILL LEAVE YOU HUNGRY FOR MORE!

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The MasterChef contestant is back from his stint on the FOX reality show, and he’sready to roll, dice and spherify. Known as the “technique guy” on the show, Shultzis full of ideas on altering food from its natural state. On the day of ourinterview, he greeted us with New Orleans-style beignets filled withcaramel sauce. It’s a modified version of the dish that got him elimi-nated from the cooking competition: beignets filled with “spheri-fied” liquid coffee, a technique that encapsulates and preservesany liquid, like an egg yolk.

NM: Do you think you deserved to be eliminated for that dish?AS:The challenge was to make a dessert flavored with coffee. We had90 minutes. I made alginate spheres – self-contained balls of coffee – andwrapped that in beignet dough. When you break into it, you get liquid coffee. Butwhat happened with those is that we would cook, then we would go eat lunch, andthen we would come back for judgment. Every time you see the judges eat, thefood’s been sitting there for like 2 hours or more. What happens with spherifica-tion is that the outer gel sets and it continues to set until the whole thing is solid,and it gets like a jelly rather than an egg yolk. When they cut into my beignet, itwas solid in the middle. There’s a way you can get around that, I just wasn’t think-ing about it. Chef Ramsay said it was bitter. But I felt like my dish was not theworst. I think I definitely didn’t give as much drama as some of the other contest-ants. I was the likeable chef. At the end of the day, it’s a cooking competition butit’s also a TV show, and I get that.

NM: You branded yourself as the “molecular cooking” guy on the show. What does that mean? AS: I hate that term! It was invented by this French guy and anyone who does ithates the term. People would say that it’s science cooking, but all cooking is sci-ence. What I prefer is “modern techniques.” For example, sous-vide is French for“under vacuum,” so typically the food is sealed in a plastic vacuum pouch andcooked in a water bath that’s heated in a very precise temperature. You need animmersion circulator to cook sous-vide; it’s just a water heater with a thermometer.It really produces a perfect product every time. We also take things you may notthink of as a powder and make them into a powder – olive oil powder, baconpowder, peanut butter powder. We use a starch called tapioca maltodextrin; itabsorbs fat. Modern technique is about surprising you and going against whatyour expectation may be.

NM: What are your plans now that you are off MasterChef?AS: Private chef work. Thatincludes things like small dinnerparties, special event catering in-home, teaching private lessons –couples or small groups. I canteach classic technique to modernstuff, if people want to learn that.

NM: Why do you enjoying cooking so much? It takes a long time, makes a messand is eaten and gone in the blink of an eye!AS: For me, growing up, food always meant family and happiness. Whether yougot good grades in school or mom or dad got a promotion at work, we’d cele-brate by going out to dinner or eating food. Anytime we had a family gatheringthere would be a special meal on the table. I think of food as bringing my friendsand family together.

NM: Favorite place to eat in Houston? AS: I think Houston is the most underrated food city in the world! Right now, I love Pondicheri for the samosas and smoked eggplant dish.

For more info, visit Alvin’s website www.eatdrinkexperience.com. MasterChef airs on FOX Tuesdays at 8pm.

WEll DonE!TV CHEF ALVIN SHULTZ REVEALS HIS COOKING SECRETS ANDEXPLAINS WHY HE WANTS TO COME OVER FOR DINNER.

By Nadia Michel | Photography by Sofia van der Dys

Preparation• Preheat oven to 425°.• Cut out the backbone with kitchen shearsand flatten out the chicken. Pat dry.Season liberally with Kosher salt.• Roast for approximately 45 minutes.• Use drippings from chicken to cookgreen beans on stovetop. • Season with salt and pepper.

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I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A HUGE FAN OF ARCODORO. IT IS, HANDSDOWN, ONE OF MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN HOUSTON ANDHAS BEEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS. SO, WHEN I HAD THE OPPORTUNI-TY TO ATTEND AN EVENT WHERE ARCODORO’S CHEF GIANCARLOFERRERA TEAMED UP WITH HIS LONG-TIME FRIEND AND MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF FERNANDO PEREZ TO PRODUCE A VERY CREATIVEAND – MORE IMPORTANTLY – DELICIOUS MEAL…I COULDN’T RESIST!

Arcodoro and Chef Ferrera are well known to many Houstonians by consistentlyproviding excellent Italian food for 14-plus years. On the other hand, you may notbe as familiar with Chef Perez as the Arcodoro event was one of the rare occasionsthat he has showcased his skills on this side of the Atlantic.

Chef Perez, originally from Madrid, has traveled all over the world, living in over10 countries and worked alongside several renowned chefs, gradually honing hisskills to become the chef that he is today. As fate would have it, early in his careerhe met Arcodoro’s Chef Ferrera at a French restaurant in Dublin, Ireland, where nei-ther spoke English, the French speaking Ferrera found a common language and afriend in the Spanish speaking Perez.

After traveling the world, Perez says, “life took me back toMadrid,” where he opened Zaranda and where he received hisfirst Michelin star. Five years after opening Zaranda in Madrid,he was offered a deal he couldn’t refuse which would move hisentire establishment to the Hilton Hotel Sa Torre Majorca, wherehe was awarded the Michelin star once again in the 2011Michelin Guide for Spain/Portugal. Did I mention that heaccomplished all this at only 32 years of age?

For those who may not be familiar with the Michelin star ratingsystem, earning a Michelin star is a highly coveted distinction inthe culinary world...aka a big deal! Chef Ferrera says, “The firststar is the first step to the magic kingdom!” Restaurants arejudged anonymously and reviewed based on quality, masteryof technique and consistency of food. Michelin guides are pub-lished annually but currently in the U.S. they are only providedfor New York, San Francisco and Chicago. So you can see nowwhy it was so exciting to be able to attend this one night eventright here in Houston, Texas!

The menu prepared by Chefs Ferrera and Perez included ter-rine of pheasant with fois gras, black egg and cuttlefish caviar,red snapper with crunchy scales, oriental choucroute of crispysuckling pig topped off with an amazing goat cheese cream

with basil and strawberry sorbet for dessert. Each course was like a work of art. Ifound myself snapping pictures of everything that I ate! It was so fun to see the playand interpretation of food – the black egg and cuttlefish caviar, for instance. The cut-tlefish caviar was actually tapioca pearls cooked in a stock made with cuttlefish andthen coated to appear like caviar. And the “black egg” was actually an egg yolkwrapped in a black paste made of cuttlefish, scallops, calamari stock and squid ink!

While all the dishes were remarkable, the red snapper with the crunchy scales willalways have a special place in my heart. The preparation involved pouring very,very hot oil over the scales crisping them and encapsulating the fresh ocean flavor. Iabsolutely devoured each and every bite. The skin and scales really added so muchof the natural flavor to the perfectly cooked snapper, and the crunch added a distincttaste and texture that is quite incomparable to anything I’ve ever tasted.

Ten hours of planning the menu plus two days of execution made for one truly unfor-gettable tasting showcasing a young chef’s talent and passion for food. Perez sumsit up best, sharing, “Cooking is the ability to put things together. You have to adaptyour cooking to the place that you are – to the ingredients that you have. I need toenjoy what I am doing, that’s for sure, but I need to know that my customers areenjoying what they are eating as well.” No doubt customers everywhere will contin-ue to enjoy whatever Perez plates.

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CHEFBy Marzi Petris Photography byJaime Lagdameo


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Tervis tumbler withsnap-on instant mixeris perfect for a day bythe pool! Mix up fresh margaritas instantly.

Lutron’s dimmer allowsyou to turn any tableor floor lamp into adimmer instantly. Thesehave proved essentiallately with a newborn!



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WHAT DROVE YOU TO ARCHITECTURE AND WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUTIT? The combination of arts and sciences was the draw, and the aspects I enjoy mostare the creativity involved and sense of accomplishment once a project is completed.

WHAT ARE YOU ITCHING TO WORK ON? A hotel in a beautiful natural setting anda grand residence overlooking a body of water or with a grand view.

HOW CAN CHILDREN BE ENCOURAGED TO APPRECIATE ARCHITECTURE? Theyshould learn to draw free-hand and be taught an appreciation of art in all its form.

IF YOU WERE NOT AN ARCHITECT, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?A musician or a painter.

WHAT STAMP OR IDEA DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE ON THE WORLD AND WHY?The concept of great places for people to enjoy a peaceful life, places that are visu-ally pleasing and a positive impact on my students at the University of Houston.

BEST PLACES TO HANG OUT: Tony’s bar (a table in front of the fireplace); HotelGranduca bar for European ambience; El Tiempo on Richmond for killer top-shelfmargaritas; Philippe Restaurant + Lounge for great bar menu.

LAST PLACE YOU WANT TO GO BEFORE YOU GO:Fly fishing in a beautiful remote area.

MOTTO: Enjoy life. Make the people around you happy. Share the good things in life with someone you love.

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FAVORITE GADGET A good chef’s knife and a good corkscrew FANTASY DINNER PARTNERS I.M.Pei, Bill Clinton, Lady Gaga ON YOUR iPOD Mozart and Vivaldi VACATION SPOT HotelSplendido in Portofino, Italy BEST GIFT YOU HAVE RECEIVED Love FAVORITE FLOWER Gardeniafor fragrance, peonies for beauty FAVORITE STRUCTURE Egyptian pyramids

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CURRENT PROJECTS: Remodeling an addition to the old Boy Scout Building onBagby and an accompanying 8-story garage with restaurant on the ground level.

RECENT PROJECTS: Philippe Restaurant + Lounge on Post Oak Boulevard; apropos-al for a glass and canvas pavilion in Hermann Park; a residence in Sugar Land; taxcredit housing for veteran women.

HOW DID YOU COME TO LIVE IN HOUSTON? I came to Houston to attend the mas-ter’s program at the College of Architecture at the University of Houston

HOW DO YOU APPROACH THE DESIGN OF A RESTAURANT? When I was a childgrowing up in Egypt, my mother, despite having a full-time cook, prepared our spe-cial dish every day. I remember helping her prepare tiny okra (Bamia) which werestacked one by one in a circular manner on top of lamb, onions and garlic and laidin a special pot. After cooking, it would be reversed into a plate like a perfect moundthat let the juices seep into the okra. To be able to design a good restaurant, youhave to love food. Designing a restaurant, as with any architectural project, begins with the context inwhich the restaurant will be built. A place like Grotto that was located in a strip shop-ping center had built-in parameters and an exterior vocabulary that I had to workwithin. It was the same with Philippe Restaurant + Lounge in the new BLVD Place. Onthe other hand, a restaurant such as Tony’s on an open space begins from the groundup allowing more freedom of creativity. There are three key elements to restaurant design: ambience, back of the house

(kitchen) and the front of the house. As the architect, I find the most important pieceis the ambience because it is the essence of the restaurant. The type of cuisine, pricepoint and clientele also influence the design.

WHAT ARE THE TRENDS YOU ARE SEEING? Restaurants are more casual and thereis more outdoor dining, the greater use of filtered lighting and lower ticket.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ARCHITECT AND WHY? Michelangelo, because he wasmaster of all arts – painting, sculpture, architecture and engineering.

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By Carla Valencia de Martinez


S IF IT WEREN’T ENOUGH THAT SOME HIGHLY CREATIVE INDIVIDUALCAME UP WITH THE “PUSH PRESENT,” ANOTHER HAD TO COME UPWITH THE “BABYMOON.” BEING A FIRST-TIME EXPECTANT MOTHER I WAS NEVER ABLE TO RELATE TO EITHER CONCEPT…UNTIL NOW.

A few years back I reviewed the picturesque 50-acre property that is Esencia locat-ed about an hour and half from the Cancun airport – and it has remained one ofmy favorite destinations in the world, hands down. First of all, there’s the easy flightfrom Houston to Cancun, which is usually pretty affordable. Next the property isflawless. There’s something enchanting about this place, which was once the privateretreat of an Italian Duchess. It’s not hard to imagine her (I picture a woman likeDiane von Furstenberg or Sofia Loren) in a long caftan from some faraway exoticdestination wandering the paths down to the beach barefoot with a huge floppy hat.

The attention to detail is not only in the décor but also in the service and the staff.From the iPod docking stations loaded with an iPod with the perfect soundtrack forthis place, to the winding paths with free-roaming, sun-bathing iguanas, leading tothe villas, most of which feature private plunge pools beckoning you to take a dipwith a cold Mexican lager.

Bright concrete white walls turn into end tables and the base for a cloudlike,equally white, covered bed providing some of the best sleep I can remember.(Which I really reminisce about now with a 9-week-old). Sectional, well-appointedlounge sofas carved out of the same white washed concrete are covered with plushwhite cushions and colorful throw pillows honoring various indigenous embroiderytechniques of the region.

A regular day on my babymoon consisted of early morning yoga facing theocean followed by a few laps in the lap pool. Then on to a delicious breakfast ofthe kind you can only have in Mexico with fresh local fruit, eggs that are so freshthe yolks are orange and fresh juices made of watermelon, melon, orange or what-ever fruit is featured that day. We were greeted daily by name, even recognized bysome of the waitstaff who are still working there from our previous visit years earli-er. A quick plunge in our private pool followed by a quick change into my swimsuitfeaturing my 6-month bump and a walk down to the beach to pick out our palapafor the day.

The beach is usually as calm as a swimming pool and just as crystal clear – it’sthe perfect spot to enjoy some weightlessness. Now on to the second most impor-

tant thing of the day – lunch! Esencia has a vastceviche menu and we made it our duty to tasteone every day! (Just in case you don’t know – thefish in ceviche starts out raw but gets cooked withthe lime juice). If you are paranoid about eatingceviche, the fish tacos are heaven. With a full belly and a happy baby Pascual back-flipping, thanking me for lunch – we returned to our initial position of a beachedwhale basking in the warmth of the sun and breathing in the salty seaside air. Nexton our to-do’s a prenatal couples massage.

Aroma spa is an organic spa that features ingredients indigenous to the area,most grown on site. The spa is surrounded by lush vegetation and herbs, many per-fume the air and are used in the treatments. We were led through a series of easyyoga partner moves that stretched me out and massaged my achy back. The treat-ment ends with a warm cup of apple-spiced tea and we were off for a relaxing napbefore dinner!

Sal y Fuego is the property’s delicious restaurant, satisfying my every craving.Inspired by Meso-American cuisine, Yucatán methods shine here. Fish wrapped inbanana leaves and meat cooked in a pib (an earth oven) are not to be missed.Perfectly cooked rice and vegetables round out the dishes.

Although I needed nothing more than what Esencia had to offer for my 6-day stay,if you require activity there is more than enough to do and the concierge can coor-dinate anything. 20 minutes south is Playa del Carmen with fantastic restaurants,lounges, clubs and shopping; 20 minutes north are the ruins of Tulum. There arevarious cenotes (deep natural pits or sinkholes, resulting from the collapse of lime-stone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath.) Cenotes were sometimesused by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings (Wikipedia) and are a sight tobe seen. You can snorkel or dive in them, or you can stick to the Caribbean.

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SPOTIFYImagine if Facebook had a baby with Napster.That is the easiest way to describe Spotify – thenewest online music service that allows users to

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I get asked a lot about security cameras and systems,specifically for names of companies who install them.For many levels of home security I now recommenddo-it-yourself kits including a new one from Logitech.The Alert 750i is a complete digital video security sys-tem. You get everything you need to help protect yourpremises – a smart camera, PC software and freeviewing of live video from Internet-connected comput-ers. Three simple steps and you are ready to go: installthe Logitech Alert software, connect to your networkand plug in your cameras. Up to six cameras can beused on the system with live and recorded video inHD. Motion alerts can be set up to be sent via text orimages to your e-mail or mobile phone. All the videoon your cameras is backed up to your PC when it isconnected to your network.You can then review,archive, share or delete clips as needed. $299 | Logitech.com



BIG NIGHTThe stakes are high and the good times higher. Join The HeathMuseum for CASINO NIGHT, fabulous games, glamorous cock-tails and snazzy guests. Friday, September 9, the gamblingrolls 7:30 through 10:30pm at The Downtown Club - Plaza. Besure to be there for the silent auction, tons of exclusive itemsand goodies. Tickets available at www.thehealthmuseum.org.

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I’ve been to many barbers over the years, but neverto Joe Lee’s, which is located on Milam downtown. I’dseen it many times, and I remember his establish-ment’s previous incarnation on San Felipe (he wasthere more than 40 years and – fun fact – he used toown the departed Roll ‘N Saloon next door), so I fig-ured now was as good a time as any to try it out.

First off, Joe Lee’s is theonly barbershop down-town with free parking.Walk through the doorsand you walk back intime to the kind of bar-bershop you rememberfrom your childhood, ifyou went to a barber as achild. It’s filled with all thesmall-town/patriotic/com-munity paraphernalia itcan hold, as well as fourchairs and a shoeshinestand. Mr. Joe Lee Thomashimself gave me my hair-cut. He asked me a lot ofquestions about myself butI managed to get a few intoo:

WG: Why’d you moveafter being in River Oaksfor so long?JLT: The shopping center was going in a differentdirection; the owners were redeveloping it and I fig-ured it was time to find a new place.

WG: How’d you find this one?JLT: I also own the Lone Star Saloon next door (he’sowned the legendary dive for 32 years) and so oneday when I was coming in I saw this place was up forlease. We’ve been here about four and a half yearsnow.

WG: Don’t you ever want to retire?JLT: No, sir. When you retire you just want to stay inbed and slow down and you don’t get anything done.This keeps me alive and keeps me going.

After about 30 minutes, my #3-guard buzz wasdone. I was out 18 bucks, which wasn’t bad, espe-

cially given the free parking and theinteresting company. Driving away, Ispied the old Roll ‘N sign storedbehind the Lone Star Saloon. I guessyou really can take it with you.

Joe Lee’s Barber Shop1925 Milam St.Houston, TX713.622.3883

DRINK UPSpeaking of cooling off, did youknow that the Fuddrucker’s down-town in the tunnels features a newCoke “Freestyle” machine? If you likefountain drinks as much as I do, thisshould be your next lunch stop.

Besides a sole Firehouse Subs inMeyerland Plaza, Fuddrucker’s iscurrently the only business inHouston to house this touch-screen

soda station, which can dispense up to 125 differentbeverage combinations. As I am a huge Coke Zerofan, I tried the Coke Zero with Orange, with Lime,with Raspberry and finally, with Lemon. Each newone was better than the last.

Not a Coke Zero fan? That’s OK. Why not try aSprite with Cherry or Grape? A Minute MaidStrawberry Lemonade? Even a Diet Barq’s Vanilla.With free refills, you could spend a leisurely lunchhere challenging

yourself to work through the entire list, although I’msure that’s not encouraged. Just have, like, two andcome back for more.

MANLY AND MEATYI’ve got to hand it to my friend Kate Stukenberg. Theveteran editor knows a meaty story when she sees it –and in this case, smells it. Kate has turned me on toQue, a new cologne featuring an intoxicating bou-quet of spices, smoke, meat and sweet summer sweat.I’m not kidding!

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I WOKE UP LAST SATURDAY MORNING WITH A MISSION: TO HELP COMBAT THIS BRUTAL SUMMER, IWAS GOING TO GET ALL MY HAIR CUT OFF. USUALLY I DO THIS TWO OR THREE TIMES A YEAR, ALWAYSON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT, SO I’VE GOT TO SKIP MY REGULAR SALON AND FIND A BARBER.



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Uptown Park1151-01 Uptown Park Blvd.Houston, TX 77056713.840.7900

Houston Pavilions1201 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77002713.658.8100

Town & Country Village791 Town & Country Blvd.Houston, TX 77024713.465.3685

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CAFE EXPRESSCafe Express is a restaurant that breaks all the rules. There’s self-service whichmeans no waiters and consequently no tipping. But the menu is fresh, handmadefood – like you'd get at a fancy full-service restaurant. Each order is preparedwhen you order it – it's never pre-cooked or pre-prepared. In fact, each CafeExpress uses the best of everything ... fresh ground beef in the burgers, all-natu-ral chicken breasts, imported cheeses and European-style baked breads. At theOasis table, you’ll find an amazing selection of imported goodies like extra-virginolive oils from Italy, mustard from Dijon, vinegar from Italy and France and more.Cookies, brownies and desserts are made fresh, every day, on site. Cafe Expressalso serves breakfast, which means you can enjoyyour favorite restaurant for every meal of yourday. And every location has a bar serving a fineselection of drinks, beers and wines as well ascappuccinos and espressos.

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UPTOWN SUSHI

Since opening our doors in 2003, the chef-inspired and chef-drivenUptown Sushi has provided guests the finest in sushi and Japanese fusion cui-sine. Our versatile and eclectic menu provides something for everyone fromKobe and Prime grade beef, Kurubota pork, gourmet soups and salads, tocooked seafood items. For those with discerning palates, we provide the fresh-est and finest in grade one-plus fish for all our sushi. Please join us asExecutive Chef and owner Donald Chang unveils his new upcoming Fallmenu, which is sure to please everyone that walks through our doors. Comeexperience Houston's premier upscale Japanese restaurant and sushi bar foryour business lunch, elegant dining and late night bar.

1131 Uptown Park Blvd # 14Houston, TX 77056

713.871.1200Mon-Wed: 11am-11pm

Thurs-Fri: 11am-midnightSat: noon-midnightSun: 5pm-10pm

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BOWLMORE THAN JUST A SALAD.

With over 200 ingredients, toppings, and dressings to select from – many of themorganic – we'll build you as tantalizing and fresh a salad as you dare to dreamup. And even though it's just the way you like it, don't be afraid to experiment.New and exciting combinations are just waiting for your discovery. But that's justthe beginning. Our grilled sandwiches, made-from-scratch soups, and tasty sideswill really hit the spot. They're the perfect complement to that unique salad you justcreated, so go slow and savor every bite!

• Pistachio chicken salad with absolutely no mayonnaiseheld together with apples, pears and mango juice

• Thin-crust, oven-baked pizzas with back of the house doughand back of the house sauce

• $2 Sangrias all day every day• Friday Special Slow-Roasted Pork BBQ Short Ribs• NOW CATERING• It's good food convenience!• Boxed lunches, trays, desserts and entrees• Full-service bar

NOW OPEN: 11am to 9pm. Mon. - Sat.Stop by for Dinner!

Now serving Saturday Breakfast 11am to 5pm.Every Sunday, join us for The NFL Ticket.

Call us for your next event!Orders placed 24hrs

in advance are greatly appreciated!832.582.7218607 Richmond

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PUB FICTION

If you frequent Midtown for your late night debauchery, you've most likelybeen to Pub Fiction. From live music and tasty eats to strategically placed TVsplaying the latest game and an expansive patio, Pub Fiction has somethingfor everyone. Now, with newly extended hours and a new chef-inspired menuby Chef Adam Puskorius, your favorite happy hour and late night spot is openfor lunch. Enjoy a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers,entrees and much more to complement your favorite beverage to catch theweekend games or take a break from work. Choose from Pub’s vast selectionof beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

Pub Fiction has recently undergone some significant renovations to expandthe seating area, revitalize the menu and install 60 HDTVs, so you don't missa second of the game. The full menu is available daily from 11am - 11pm fea-turing a selection of perfectly grilled burgers, tasty wraps and sandwiches,and perfectly portioned salads that will nicely fill up your lunch hour. In addi-tion, Pub Fiction features favorite appetizers like the ultimate nacho platter,quesadillas and loaded potato skins. If your stomach is really grumbling, fillup on entrees like the "hand cut," 16oz, mesquite-smoked NY Strip, ChickenParmesan in our homemade marinara sauce with Rigatoni or the East CoastStyle fried fish and chips in our Samuel Adams beer batter.

Though there have been some renovations, Pub Fiction still features great livemusic weekly and remains a sports bar for the true sports fan. Open dailyfrom 11am - 2am, come to Pub Fiction to catch the game, grab a late nightsnack and drink or break up the workday with a tasty meal and a good time.

2303 Smith | Houston | TX | 77006|713.400.8400

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NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE

• Gourmet Indian cuisine• We have a Full Bar• Party Rooms• Exclusive Wine Room for 10 people• Gourmet Luncheon Buffet Daily• Sunday Brunch Buffet• Located in the heart of the Galleria• We offer Delivery services• We cater for all quantities• Dinner is a la carte• Open 7 days a week

3005 West Loop South, Suite110Houston, TX 77027 | 713.622.2005

www.Narinsbombaybrasserie.com

VALENTINO

With our Italian roots firmly planted by our founders, PieroSelvaggio and Luciano Pelligrini, Valentino Houstonfocuses on bringing elevated Italian cuisine to Houston.With a menu incorporating homemade pasta (not to bemissed is the house specialty Lobster Mezzeluna) and thefreshest ingredients, your taste buds will be pleased. Anexcellent wine list and outstanding service will round outan unforgettable experience. This is Italian artfully done.Featuring monthly wine dinners, crudo and happy hourspecials, live music on Thursday and Saturdays, Valentinoand its companion, Vin Bar, are sure to please. With itscentral location at the corner of Westheimer and WestLoop, Valentino brings sumptuous Italian cuisine and hos-pitality to all of Houston. Buon Appetito!

2525A West Loop South,713.850.9200

www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

THE FRESH DIETFRESH, GOURMET, DELIVERED DAILY

It’s like having a live-in CHEF. An invisible live-in CHEF. The fresh diet is the easiest way to have gourmet mealsdelivered to your door so you can lose weight without giv-ing up the simple joy of eating delicious food. It’s the per-fect way for busy people with refined palates to loseweight and be healthy. With over 400 items to choosefrom you can customize your menu to fit your preferences.Let’s face it, when you eat FRESH, not only does it taste bet-ter, it’s better for you.SPECIAL OFFER: Try us for 1 weekand get 50% off your second week.

Go to www.TheFreshDiet.comof call 1-866-FRESH-50.Use promo code: houston

BECKS PRIME

For over 25 years, Becks Prime has served Houston thefreshest, highest-quality ingredients available: Angus-cer-tified steak dinners, burgers ground and pattieddaily, mesquite grilled marinated chicken, 100% hand-cut Idaho potatoes, Ahi Tuna, quarter-pound Boar’s Headhot dogs created specifically for us, a wide array of deli-cious salads and much more. Everything so fresh that allyou’ll find in our freezers are the beer mugs.

Top Ten Burger in Texas -Texas Monthly

Taste the world’s freshest fast food foryourself at any of our twelve

Houston-area locations.Find the closest one to you at

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BISTRO BAR

Enjoy the sophisticated bar ambience and expansive patioseating and all the excitement of Houston’s CITYCENTRE!Bistro Bar customers can enjoy a captivating and seasonallychanging cocktail menu highlighting classics first madefamous by the Brennan family. The menu offers a variety ofMini Flatbreads, inspired by those made famous by BistroAlex, and cold items like Blue Crab Pico de Gallo with Goat

Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Profiterolesand “Street Foods” such as Shrimp &Tasso Pinchos, Boudin Balls and aMedianoche Sandwich.

Happy Hour: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 7:00pmReverse Happy Hour: Monday - Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wine Wednesdays - Half Price on all wines under $50Bistro Bar Live Music

Hotel Sorella 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. Houston, TX 77024www.hotelsorella-citycentre.com

SWEET

What began in a small kitchen with a self-taught team cater-ing to weddings, parties and farmers’ markets is now aquaint, eco-conscious bakery/coffee/teahouse offering clas-sic sweets all proudly and strictly hand-made daily fromscratch. Enjoy signature house coffee, macarons, cupcakes,cookies, and mini tarts – all made from ingredients locallyand seasonally sourced. SWEET strives to inspire eco-aware-ness through its eco-friendly products from recycled cups,boxes, bags, plant cutlery, and baking in unbleached linersto vintage furniture, recycled wood fixtures and glassware.Enjoy free Wi-Fi with a cup of espresso, sip on bubble teaoutside on the patio, or pick up a macaron tower or cup-

cakes by the dozens for yournext party.

801 Town & Country Blvd. Suite A120 | Houston, TX 77024713.64.SWEET (79338) | www.sweethouston.com

Follow SWEET’s twitter for their daily specials to come.

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EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD enchants diners with an emphasis on prime seafoodcreations, USDA prime beef and chops, and fresh oyster bar selections featuringnearly a half-dozen varieties, including Blue Point, Hogg Island, Wellfleet,Salutes and Dutch Island. The interior design is comfortably contemporary creat-ing a warm, sophisticated and quietly seductive ambiance. Eddie V’s chefs arepassionate about seafood and the professional waitstaff offer impeccable service.Enjoy the rhythms of live music nightly in the V-Lounge starting at 6pm weekdays,7pm on weekends. Happy Hour is nightly in the lounge from 4-7pm with dinnerbeginning at 5pm. Seafood, Steaks and Rhythm.

For more information,go to www.EddieV.com.

BULLRITOS®

You’re in Houston. You’ve seen other burrito joints, but Bullritos is a categoryall its own. Brought to you by Russell Ybarra, Houston’s Tex-Mex kingpin andfounder of Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen, this fast-casual concept is nothing shortof unbullievabull.

Incredibull Quality�Bullritos ingredients are always fresh – never frozen. From freshly grilled andmarinated meats to made-from-scratch beans and rice, all the way down thebag to a variety of salsas and load-it options, everything is made with quali-ty in mind. Even our variety of tortillas come delivered hot off the press. Justgrab a bag, select all the delicious goodness you can handle, and you’ll havea customized burrito rolled on the spot. And if you’re really bold, tack on aside of chips and queso and a bull-rita, the most refreshing margarita you canfind in a pinch, available in strawberry or classic lime.

Charitabull Events�We believe there’s more to life thanjust good food. That’s why we sup-port schools and other worthy causesthrough Charitabull events. The con-cept is simple – select the date,advertise the event and we’ll donate20% of the sales, up to $500, back toyour organization!

Go Mobull with Online OrderingIn a rush? Place your order online toavoid lines and beat the stampede.Your Bullrito will be in the bag whenyou arrive. Set up an account andyou can even text your next order!Visit www.order.bullritos.com onyour computer or smartphone.

Bull(k) Orders for Herds over 25If you’re feeding a small (or large) herd, it’s best to just roll with it. Fax yourorder or place it online, and your hungry guests will come running back fasterthan the bulls on the streets of Pamplona.

12 Houston-Area Locations to Serve Your Burrito CravingsChampions, Deer Park, 1960/Eldridge, Briar Forest, Greenway Commons,NASA, Voss/San Felipe, La Porte, Pasadena, Pearland, Rosenberg,Sugar Land

Bullritos is committed to building the Best Dang Burrito with IncredibullQuality! Find us at facebook.com/bullritos and on Twitter @bullritos

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Every Tuesday through September!

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TILA’S

What could be more fun than a party at Tila's?How about a Tila's party at your house? Or office? Or, anywhere!

Tila turns any event into una fiesta monumental with delicious,authentic Mexican favorites, traditional, mouthwatering dessertsand Tila's signature margaritas.

Relax and let us take care of everything so you can concentrateon more important things – like having fun!

Enjoy mouth-watering, authentic, Mexican cuisine as only Tila can prepare.

Sip one of our signature margaritas as you savor culinary favorites from Salmon Borracho to Brie Cheese and Pear Quesadillas. Chevre-Stuffed FiletMignon to Chile en Nogada. Tres Chocolates to Tila-Misu!

We'll handle all the details including setup, staff, bar service and clean-up.

And when you need a venue for your next private event, come to Tila’s for oneof our famous private Tequila dinners. Tila will prepare a special four-coursemeal exclusively for you and your guests – then pair each course with one of herfavorite tequilas.

1111 S. Shepherd on the curve713.522.7654www.tilas.com

FLEMING’S PRIMESTEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR

Join Our Nightly Celebration of Food, Wine & Memorable TimesFleming’s features the finest prime steaks and an award-winning list of 100 wines by the glass.

“5 for $6 ’til 7” Bar MenuKick off your evening with our unique selection of 5 cocktails, 5 wines by theglass and 5 appetizers, priced at $6 each and served at the bar until 7 pm.Then, indulge yourself with the finest prime steak, aged to perfection, as well asfresh seafood, innovative side dishes and decadent desserts.

September “Month of Discovery”Join our month-long celebration featuring the debut of the new Fleming’s 100®

— our award-winning collection of 100 wines by the glass. Events include: • Opening Nights: Taste your way through the new Fleming’s 100, featuring20 different wines each Friday in September, for just $25 per guest.*

• Silver Oak Wine Dinner on September 13th: Showcasing 5 wines from the “twin sister” wineries of Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars.

• “Winesdays”: 25% savings on bottle selections from the new Fleming’s 100, every Wednesday in September.

Private Dining for All OccasionsWhether you're hosting a small social gathering or large business function,Fleming's will custom-tailor an event worthy of the occasion. It's the personaltouches that make an event special, and no one understands this better than ourPrivate Dining Directors. They'll work with you to ensure that every detail —from the food and drinks to the ambience and timing — is exactly right.

Fleming's Town & Country is located just minutes from the Memorial CityMedical Center and Houston's renowned Energy corridor, and convenientlylocated near the Memorial suburbs, Katy, and Uptown/Galleria. Fleming’s RiverOaks is located in the heart of Houston, between Greenway Plaza, the Galleria,the Houston Medical Center and Downtown.

• 788 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. | 713.827.1120• 2405 W. Alabama | 713.520.5999

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Chef Giancarlo

Giancarlo is always searching for the freshest, seasonal ingredients to pre-pare in true Mediterranean fashion. A native Italian he creates daily dish-es of treasures from the sea, bounty from the garden and the best of

the terra. Experience Italy...the Sardinian way!

5000 Westheimer713.621.6888

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ARAYA

Discover the ultimate chocolate experience in town atARAYA. Our creations are locally handcrafted followingthe Belgian and French technique, using only premium sin-gle origin chocolate and natural ingredients. Indulge yoursenses with the aroma and taste of more than 30 choco-late flavors made to satisfy every palate, from exotic fla-vors like Pink Salt and Strawberry Balsamic to the classicPalet D’Or and Hazelnut praline, enjoy our French maca-roons with a nice cup of Italian espresso before or afterwatching a movie at theater right next door. Gourmetchocolate bars, spreads and hot chocolate available. Also,great gift ideas as exquisite fine chocolates or French mac-aroons inside beautiful artistic limited edition boxes.

2013 W. Gray St., Houston1575 W. Grand Parkway South, Katy, TX

832.967.7960www.arayachocolate.com

RUGGLES GREENAt Ruggles Green, we are proud to be the greenestrestaurant in Texas! On your visit you’ll notice there issomething unique about this place. Maybe it’s the excitingatmosphere, maybe it’s our deep devotion to sustainabili-ty. Mostly – it’s the incredible food. All of our dishes arefresh and made to order. We use the freshest local, organ-ic, and all-natural ingredients. We buy seasonal producefrom over 10 local farmers. Some of our top favorites are:Hi-Protein Hemp Brownie, HempanadasTM, Texas GoatCheese Salad and Famous Spicy Fish Tacos. We enjoybeing a part of our local community and supporting it.

• 801 Town & Country Blvd. #1BHouston, TX 77024 | 713.464.5557

• 2311 West AlabamaHouston, TX 77098 | 713.553.0777

Visit our new website and see how we are making a difference at www.rugglesgreen.com.

ISLAND GRILLIsland Grill is an incredible Mediterranean Grill &Houston bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Weserve the best juices and Smoothies in Houston. Most peo-ple who are into Houston smoothies or juices go crazyover this place. The egg white omelette and Creme BruleeFrench Toast are amazing. If you are in the mood forMediterranean Food, the Chicken or Beef Pita are to diefor. Most people who try the Island Grill Houston bistroreturn. Try us and you will see why.

• 5709 WoodwayHousotn, TX 77057 | 713.334.4036

• 4024 Bellaire Blvd.Houston, TX 77024 | 713.665.5388

www.islandgrillhouston.com

GROW YOUR OWN INDOOR GARDEN SUPPLY

Hippocrates said, "Let thy food be thy medicine, thy medicinebe thy food!" The good graces of growing your own food andflowers can be matched by only love itself. A visit to GrowYour Own Indoor Garden Supply in Montrose will provideyou with all you need to start and maintain a patio, rooftop,backyard, pantry or a windowsill garden. Enhance yourhealth by eating organic and freshly harvested herbs, veggiesand fruits daily, which are optimum for nutrient viability.Tasting is believing! Bring in the kids for a “Seed Your Own”activity and they can take it home to experience the ancientwonder of Growing Your Own! Customized Microclimates forfunction and beauty, Organic Seed, Organic Soil & OrganicPlant Nutrients, Tropical Plants and Succulents are all avail-able. Also a one-stop shop for Hydroponic Systems, GrowLights, Reflectors, Bulbs, Ballasts, Seeding Trays, Local Art andmore!

415 Westheimer, Houston, TX. 77006 | 281.823.9193

MAJORCA BISTRO & TAPAS:MIDTOWN'S NEW "IT" DESTINATION

Houston’s hottest new dining experience, Majorca Bistroand Tapas, is now open in the heart of Midtown. From itsvariety of Sangrias and tropical cocktails to the temptingtapas and main course creations, using fresh local ingre-dients including meat, fruit, fish and vegetables, to offer-ing guests a culinary journey of taste, tradition, and well-ness in the unique Mallorcan style, the experience reallyaims to promote the well-being of both health and palate.Founded by Restaurateur Ali Bendella and co-owner/Chef Hicham Nafaa, this hip lounge-style diningspace has two bars and Happy Hour on weekdays from4-6pm, with half priced tapas and Sangria specials.Catering to the late night crowd, drinks will be serveduntil 2am and food until 3-4am.

Majorca Bistro and Tapas is located at207-A Gray Street in Midtown, next to theFront Porch. For more info, visit them on

Facebook or by 832.582.7176.

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ARTURO BOADAAfter numerous local and nationally awarded restaurantsin Houston, Arturo Boada has opened his own epony-mous boutique restaurant. With interior designed byBoada himself in collaboration with artist Ken Robertsonthe space is vibrant, full of color and flavor — creating anenergetic atmosphere perfect for lunch or dinner. Guestscan enjoy pizzas, tapas and desserts prepared in thewood-burning oven plus a bevy of signature menu itemssuch as Camarones en Hamaca Henesy, Mussels withTomatillos, Mama Sonia Raviolis and the Whole NineYard Salad. Guests truly experience the feel of a friendlyneighborhood restaurant. We also offer a variety of select-ed wines. Hours of operation are Tuesday throughSunday, lunch through dinner, with complimentary valetparking. What are you waiting for? Come experienceBoada.

6510 Del Monte | Houston, TX 77057713.782.3011 | www.boadacuisine.com

Open lunch and dinner. Tues- Sunday.



RIAZUL PREMIUM

“DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT.”—Rated 96 points by Wine Enthusiast 2011

"It is a very tasty tequila, fresh with citrus and pineapple notes and goodperfume in the nose, making it a fine choice for a margarita straight up."—John Mariani, Bloomberg

“Riazul delivers a smooth, clean and satisfying drink.”—Newsday

Like all fine spirits, tequila comes from the earth. The agave that is at the heartof a great tequila is grown from the richest soil and just the right climate. Wayup in the clouds, virgin red volcanic soil and extreme temperatures have givenrise to the sweetest, most aromatic agave ever grown. This is where Riazul tequi-la is born. Discover Riazul. Single Estate.nOne hundred percent de agave.Born in Mexico, but raised in Houston.

It’s the difference between bringing a bottle and being the life of the party.

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TINTOS SPANISHRESTAURANT & WINE BAR

At Tintos, plan on having a posh and relaxing experience. With two separate din-ing rooms to choose from and a shady, tropical patio available, come enjoy deli-cious Spanish-inspired tapas and sip on a great glass of wine from your favoriteSpanish region. Alberto J. Alfonzo, Chef and Owner, comes from Spanish immi-grant culture, tasting and cooking the foods of his parents’ homeland. To createhis menu, Alberto traveled to Spain, one of his favorites places in the world, tovisit with family and friends, restaurant owners and chefs, to not only enhance hisfamily recipes, but to explore the latest food trends in Spanish cuisine. Withresources in hand, combined with a lifetime full of dreams and over 15 years ofexperience, Tintos Spanish Restaurant & Wine Bar was born. Open daily for lunchand dinner and sunday brunch.

2015 W. Gray @ ShepherdHouston, TX 77019

713.522.1330www.tintosrestaurant.com



HOUSTON WINE FESTHouston, get ready for the palette-pleasing weekend of theyear! This year, Houston Wine Fest brings together thefinest wine and food for a two-day outdoor festival atDowntown Houston’s beautiful Sam Houston Park. Fromthe novice to the serious wine aficionado, the 2011Houston Wine Fest welcomes everyone to a weekend filledwith wine sampling, delectable food pairings and livemusic for the wine-lover’s soul. The 2011 Houston WineFest benefits the Houston Wine Fest Young LeaderScholarship, a program developed to assist young stu-dents in their endeavors to become leaders in the commu-nity. The scholarship rewards two high school studentswith a $10,000 academic scholar-ship to an accredited 4-year collegeor university of their choice.

Purchase your tickets online in advance atwww.houstonwinefest.com.

BAR MÜNICHBar Münich, conveniently located in midtown Houston, isthe only place in town that offers all available varieties ofauthentic Hofbräu imported from Munich, Germany. Ourcustomers enjoy a variety of local and imported brewswith tasty gourmet sausages in a sleek, contemporaryspace. We’ll introduce you to recipes handed down fromcenturies ago. Not a beer fan? Our talented bartenderscan mix anything from martinis to shots from our full bar,including our signature shot: Munich Bomb. Sports fan?Check out our live coverage of soccer, football and moreon many TVs. Munich’s Oktoberfest Celebration takesplace on September 24th, complete with a real polkaband and other activities. Read more about offerings likeSaint Arnold Mondays, Das Boot, Munich Stein Club andBeat the Clock Fridays at www.barmunich.com. Ourmotto: old world fun, new world style…a liter at a time,prost!

Hours - weekdays 4pm-2am, weekends 12pm-2am2616 Louisiana Street,

Houston, TX 77006www.barmunich.com

ERA RESTAURANT & BAROverlooking Market Square Park and located in one ofthe oldest buildings in Houston, ERA Restaurant & Bardelivers affordable dining and historical romance in theheart of Downtown.

"–it's the kind of casual yet sleek restaurant that shouldbe an instant hit" –Houston Press, February 2011

"Where to eat right now:10 must-try Houston restaurants, March 2011"

"Pizzas, sandwiches and so much more...the newest andbest addition to the restaurants ringing Downtown'sMarket Square Park," CultureMap Houston

Join us Thurs.-Fri. (4-8pm) for Happy Hour and Saturdays (12-3pm) forBrunch. Mon-Wed: 11am - 4pm | Thurs: 11am - 10pm

Fri: 11am - 11pm | Sat: 12pm - 11pm

809 Congress Avenue | Houston, TX 77002713.225.1066 | www.era809.com

GLITTERSometimes stereotypes are there for a reason. I can’tdance. I can’t jump. I still listen to Hootie every now andthen, and occasionally indulging in the stereotypical canlead to some pretty humorous introspection. When theaverage Joe Q. American unbuttons that top button andloosens that tie, ready to suck down a few beers and beltout some Billy Joel, Glitter is exactly what comes to mind.Every now and then, it’s fun to engage in a little self-dep-recation. Being able to laugh at yourself after butcheringyour favorite song in front of complete strangers and thatcute girl you just bought a beer for is a rite of karaoke pas-sage. Maybe Glitter is a total stereotype on that front, butit’s everything a karaoke joint is supposed to be – and forthat, Houston is singing its praises.

Mon Closed | Tue 9-2 | Wed 9-2 | Thu 9-2Fri 8-2 | Sat 8-2 | Sun 8-Midnight2621 Milam | 713.526.4900 |

www.glitterkaraoke.com

HONG KONG DINER

NOW DIM SUM!

Hong Kong Diner is glad to bring the historic tradition ofDim Sum to you! Let us touch your heart with only the bestof our culture. We have so many dishes to choose from,anything from Shrimp Dumplings to Phoenix Clawstopped with fresh tasty tea all at a great price. Nowherein Houston will you find Dim Sum this great. So comedowntown and relax yourself with us. All you have to dois take a seat, you and your friends, and we will take careof the rest. Once you try our fresh Dim Sum, you will sure-ly come back for more… yum cha.

909 Franklin St.Houston,TX 77002

713.236.1688Mon-Fri 2-9:30 Sat. 10-9:30 Sun. 10-3

“HOUSTON IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE ONE OFTHE BEST CULINARY SCENES IN THE COUN-TRY, WITH CUISINE FROM AROUND THEWORLD. THERE ARE MORE THAN 8,000RESTAURANTS IN THE HOUSTON AREA WITHCULINARY CHOICES THAT REPRESENT MORETHAN 35 COUNTRIES AND AMERICANREGIONS.

HOUSTONIANS DINE OUT MORE THAN RESI-DENTS OF ANY OTHER CITY—4.0 TIMESPER WEEK, COMPARED WITH THE NATIONALAVERAGE OF 3.2. THE AVERAGE MEAL INHOUSTON—$32.53—IS LESS THAN THENATIONAL AVERAGE OF $35.10.”

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WHERE WERE YOU RAISED?I was raised in Southern California. My dad was in thelaundry business in Watts. I grew up pressing pants. Iwent to USC as well.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE GROCERY BUSINESS?I worked for Frito-Lay for 10 years and during that timeI’d moved 8 times. I found myself in Toronto and the nextmove was either to Istanbul or Delhi. A friend intro-duced me to Charles Butt, HEB’s founder, and I got aposition in Operations.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHANGES YOU’VE SEEN IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS? For one its competition – which is good because it forcesyou to get better. There’s also a life cycle for ideas sothere will always be change. It used to be Chinese foodin grocery stores, now Sushi has become big. In fact, wesell more sushi in our stores then we do bananas or dia-pers.

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACE?Number one is ensuring that we properly train the newstaff for the seven new stores that we’re opening beforethe end of the year and the five more we will open nextyear. They’re essential to our success. Additionally, we

need to make sure that the existing stores from whichwe’ve recruited these people remain at the highest levelof service.

HOW DID YOU DECIDE TO APPEAR IN THE H-E-B COMMERCIALS?We determined that there wasn’t a true “hometown”grocer. That’s what H-E-B really is, a hometown grocer.Sending that message to the community is important.Plus, I’m a bit of a ham and enjoy it immensely.

WHAT DO YOU HEAR MOST OFTEN FROM PEOPLEWHO RECOGNIZE YOU FROM TV?The first thing is, “When are you going to put a storecloser to me?” After that, I really get a lot of storiesabout experiences with H-E-B employees, which I lovehearing about, and then I often get asked where to findthings in the store.

WHAT’S YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE?Not sure it’s a style but we use a term called “No JIMS,”No Jerks in Management. We care more about thehourly employees than Senior Management. They’re theones on the front lines, interacting with the customers.We want our people to truly like what they do and careabout what they do and how they do it.

HOW DO YOU APPROACH THE COMPETITION?We differentiate ourselves. For instance, there’s talkabout competing on price with places like Costco orWal-Mart; well, we specifically carry different items anda wider variety of items in our stores. Wal-Mart can’t beunderpriced if they don’t carry it! This way, we canmatch their pricing on the items that we do both carry.

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST RISK YOU’VE TAKEN?Our Kitchen Connection program. We’ve had to employfull-time chefs, build complete kitchens in our stores, andit’s a big risk, but one that I’m proud of. We use this pro-gram to talk to and teach people about new foods,products and ingredients. Curry is a great example.Many people just think they don’t like curry, but in facthaven’t actually tried it. We used curry in this programand ended up selling more curry in one week than wedid the entire year before.

WHAT’S IN YOUR GROCERY CART?A lot of organic vegetables. Things like shaved brusselssprouts. Salads are such a concoction today, it’s nolonger lettuce, tomato, dressing, so I’m always addingnew items to salads, various proteins, curry sauces.

If I didn’t recognize Scott McClelland as the President of H-E-B from the TVcommercials, he could easily be mistaken for just about any H-E-B team mem-ber. He’s dressed the same as everyone throughout the store and proudly dis-playing his name tag showcasing his 21 years of employment with the compa-ny. But McClelland is in fact the President of H-E-B’s Houston Division and hisleadership and influence becomes apparent the moment he begins speaking. Scott joined H-E-B in 1990 as Vice President of Operations. After transferring

to corporate headquarters in San Antonio in 1991, Scott held several leader-ship positions for the company including Vice President of General Merchandise

and Group Vice President, Drug Store. In 1995 he was promoted to Senior VicePresident of Marketing followed by being named Chief Marketing Officer in2000. Scott’s responsibilities expanded to include Central Market in 2001, andin 2003 he moved to Houston and was named President of the division. He’s an active member of the community as a board member of the Greater

Houston Partnership, Houston Food Bank and Memorial Hermann HospitalSystems. He also spearheaded Houston’s Super Bowl of Caring Food Drive,which is now the largest in the state and annually collects 3 million pounds offood for Houston’s hungry.

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Greg Scheinman, which airs Thursdays at 10:30pmon Houston PBS Ch.8 ([email protected]).

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e’re in Texas. While others dream of having Tex-Mex food, CHEF JONATHON JONES dreams of introducing themasses to interior Mexican food that he grew up enjoying. It’s NOT Tex-Mex. It’s Nuevo Texano cuisine – Mexicanfood that has been influenced by Houston Texas or, as he likes to put it, “Mexican with Texas attitude.” Hailing from

La Porte, his Spanish is better than most Mexican descendants and his familiarity of the culture and food is even more sur-prising. It’s really no wonder the passion he conveys about the food and the menu. It is an extension of who he is. From usingauthentic Mexican spices, chilies, like using old school techniques to sticking pigs feet (authentic Mexican trick) in his Posole,Jones has done his work and he’s ready to teach a thing or two to the masses about authentic Mexican foods with a dash ofH-Town thrown in the mix.

Even the interior has been touched with this Texano attitude.From the dining room downstairs to the Ambassador barupstairs, new murals, art and fabrics make this locationone of a kind. Artist Gonzo has made magic out of theAmbassador bar adorning not only the “walls” but alsothe floor. An old school “Ambassador” RV split in half actslike “taco truck” service for easy food upstairs. High vintageMexican beer bar tables make for easy seating for this cooloriginal setting. Downstairs tables are stenciled with rosesand one lonely banquette in the corner is covered inMexican senorita fabric that is drool worthy.

My lunch visit found me at a corner rose-stenciled table indoors, retreating from the oppressive heat. As I took in themenu I could not help but be overwhelmed with decisions.The majority of the menu is familiar to me from having suchdishes my entire life. The fact that I get to enjoy them at arestaurant is thrilling!

When I would visit my grandmother in Guadalajara, afterdinner she would make the easiest dessert to enjoy with

some coffee. A bolillo (think Mexican baguette bread) is cutin half and toasted with butter and sugar. My Dad wouldmake a savory version with refried pinto beans and cheeseas a snack. When I saw these Molletes on the menu, it wasa must try. Chef Jones takes it up a notch by adding meat tohis open-faced bolillo covered in black beans and quesoChihuahua. Your choice of chorizo, fajita or grilled chickenis then topped with pico de gallo. Why we haven’t starteddoing this in all my years of eating molletes is beyond me!This would make it a rounded out meal for some. It’s like anopen-faced sandwich with everything melting onto eachother and into the bread. Grandma would be proud.

In the Masa Snacks section, the Sopes with crab guacamoleand rajas as well as the intriguing black bean gordita wereup next. Masa is corn dough and it is used a lot in Mexicancooking. This section is a compilation of some of the snackswe make with this dough. Sopes are grilled masa cakes. Thetexture can be very hard to attain. It should be firm, not somuch hard or soft. Chef Jones’ adult size (usually they aremuch-smaller, personal sized) rendition is filled with a gua-


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all tacos• Carnitas pork slowly simmered in lard, chiles,cinnamon, garlic and orange• Chihuahua Cheese Enchiladas Rolled corn tor-tillas stuffed with queso Chihuahua, baked in chileAncho & Guajillo salsa “Roja”, topped with quesofresco and minced onion, with beans and rice.

el xx platos machos• Carne Guisada Beef shoulder stewed withchiles, garlic, potato and tomato, with arroz MeXicana y frijoles, served with HomeMade flour tortillas• EL Xuco Chori-Burger! Home Made ½ lb.patty of Local chorizo and ground chuck on bolillowith, black beans, mayonnaise, queso Chihuahua,avocado, pico de gallo and TeXican slaw!

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camole that incorporates crab into the actual mix, rajas (a mild pepper) atop let-tuce and pico de gallo, topped with queso fresco and crema Mexicana (sourcream). This as a starter is sharable or if you’re looking for a light meal, this couldwork too. The only way to describe the black bean gordita is like a “cloud” ofblack bean. It’s a baffling sight really. A homemade deep fried black bean masapuff is served with sweet smoky spicy salsa negra and local-made queso cotija. Itmight not be the most aesthetically pleasing looking puff but the taste is innovativeMexican. We could not get enough of this puff with the smoky sauce with a kick.It’s an inventive method with simple but layered flavors.

Under the Enchiladas section I nearly shed a tear when I saw Tortillas enfrijo-ladas. This is also a staple dish and one of my favorites. If I go to Mom’s house,she’s making this for me to this day. Although it’s a minimal amount of ingredientsand the technique is simple, getting the tortilla just right without having it fall apartin the beans is a lot harder than one might imagine. I have had soggy, ruined tor-tillas a number of times. The Double XX version is folded tortillas dipped in aOaxacan black bean sauce, topped with queso fresco, pico de gallo, salsa agua-cate (avocado) and homemade crema Mexicana (sour cream). It’s like Mom’s giftto the world. A vegetarian comfort delight that is easy but tasty. For brunch, theytake this staple and add some scrambled eggs. We never tried this at home butthe idea is sheer genius. It takes the dish from an easy dinner to an easy brunchin seconds.

After reading rave review over Jones’ fish tacos due to his authentic technique ofcooking the fish in a banana leaf, we had to jump on the bandwagon. Listedunder El Double XX Platos Machos, the Fish Tacos Tikin Xic is the Chef’s selectionof Gulf Coast fresh fish marinated with Yucatecan Achiote and orange, steamedin Hoja de Platano accompanied with salsa habanera, pico de gallo served witha side of corn tortillas, a salad of jicama, pepino (cucumber), a mound of arroz(rice), chile torreados (chilies that have been pan seared for heat) for garnishingyour taco and lime. This isn’t a fried fish taco that could be mistaken for whoknows what. This is the real deal. Beautifully steamed, tender fish, covered in spiceis hidden in the banana leaf, for you to unwrap, place in a corn tortilla and gar-nish with the medley on your plate. They’re light, flavorful, refreshing fish tacosprepared gourmet style.

Xuco Xicana is introducing authentic dishes with Chef Jonathon Jones’ innova-tive touches we have seen him grace at various establishments. His passion, histechnique, his know-how is unparallel when it comes to interior Mexican dishes.His intuition that guides him into adding those Houston/Texas touches to eachrecipe he masters is a force to be reckoned with. And adding promising youngchef Brandon Fisch, formerly of Yelapa, to his team can only make the deal thatmuch sweeter. Look for their new Taqueria style lunch menu (tacos and tortas) and an all-day,every day, margarita happy hour from 11am to 7pm. Fear not, El Patio follow-ers, El Patio Blues (ritas) remain intact, unchanged.


FAVORITE LATE NIGHT SPOT FOR A BITE?Mai’s. I’m soooo glad it’s back.BEST BREAKFAST? I’m not really a breakfast person,but I like Le Peep...I can get turkey sausage.BEST BRUNCH? Black Walnut Cafe in theVillage....try the banana pancakes with caramel,YUM.WHAT INGREDIENT CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUTIN THE KITCHEN AND WHY? Saffron. I use it everyday!! It really adds a unique flavor, and beautifulcolor!!WHAT UTENSIL CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT? Areally sharp knife!!! Even at home, without all thefancy kitchen equipment, it’s a necessity. Try using adull knife, it will double your work!!WHAT’S YOUR PET PEEVE? When people claim notto like a food/cuisine/etc. before even trying it once!!Open your mind!!FAVORITE AFFORDABLE WINE? Murrieta’s Well “TheWhip.” It’s been a while since I have fallen head overheels for a white wine...perfect for this summer’sheat!!!FAVORITE PLACE FOR DESSERT? Hank’s Ice Cream,9291 S. Main (near Reliant Arena)! Every time I goMr. Hank has a new creation to try...Rum Raisin is myfavorite!!WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE CHEF, RESTAURANT,AND DISH? Chef – Eric Ripert; he has such an effort-

less finesse that you can’t help but admire. Restaurant– Blue Nile; delicious Ethiopian cuisine that I can’t getenough of. Anything with curry (Thai/Indian/Moroccan/etc.). I love the bold flavors and spices.IS THERE A FOOD YOU WON’T EAT? Pork. I knowit’s not very “cheffy” of me, but it’s probably the onlything I won’t eat.DO YOU HAVE A COOKBOOK PUBLISHED? Nobook published YET!! But I’d love to do a book onsoups...my specialty ;o) WHAT IS YOUR COMFORT FOOD? Grilledcheese...with lots of bells and whistles or nice andsimple like mom made!!

DO YOU USE A RECIPE OR WINGIT? At Tintos we use recipes to ensureconsistency; at home I wing it – it’s somuch more fun!!!WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE NEXTFOOD TREND? I’d say Gastro Pubs,“jazzing” up pub fare. Maybebecause it’s economical and peopleare familiar with most dishes.AT HOME, WHAT DO YOU KEEP ON

HAND TO SERVE DROP-IN GUESTS? I always havewine they can sip on, until I come up with somethingelse.WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO FIND INYOUR HOME REFRIGERATOR? 3 bottles ofsiracha...yes 3; I put it on EVERYTHING!!!WHAT MAGAZINE COVER, OTHER THAN 002’S,WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FEATURED ON? Definitely,Forbes!! That would mean all my hard work actuallymade it to the bank!!! LAST BUT NOT LEAST, TELL US YOUR WORSTCLIENT EXPERIENCE? This year, Valentine’s Day,Tintos was buzzing and couples were enjoying ourspecialty menu, when out of nowhere a huge argu-ment ensues and one guest left his companion at thetable sobbing. She sat there for at least an hour,before asking us to call a cab for her because he left.Awkward...

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Murrieta’s Well “The Whip”

Favorite sandwichGrilled cheese on Potato Breadwith roma tomatoes and fresh

oregano and thyme.Favorite ice cream toPPinGi like rum raisin, no toppings.

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SORREL URBAN BISTRO www.sorrelhouston.com2202 WEST ALABAMA | 713.677.0391


We found this tin can in the searing heat just behindCatalina Coffee on a Tuesday dishing out lunch from 11-3pm. On their Catalina Coffee (because they are parkedthere for lunch) Menu were Crispy Tuna Poke Tacos, SoftShell Crab Sandwich, and onion and hatch peppersItalian sausage and a mixed green salad. BRAINCHILDOF JOSH MARTINEZ (FROM KATA ROBATA), RESTAU-RANT QUALITY INGREDIENTS PREPARED WITH GOUR-MET TECHNIQUES ARE WHAT IS DISHED OUT. That verymorning they tweeted that they were buying groceries forthat particular lunch service. A good sign in my mind. Iordered the Crispy Tuna Poke Tacos and the mixed greensalad. My heaping mixed green salad had tomato, pick-led red onion and feta in a miso vinaigrette. The greens,even in our oppressive heat, were fresh and crunchy, per-fect with the bursting tomato and subtle but awesome misovinaigrette. My three crispy tuna poke tacos were out-standing! To think sushi grade tuna is chopped into bits(tartar style) mixed with sesame oil, soy, sesame seed, thensandwiched in a crispy wonton taco shell, drizzled with aspecial sauce and topped with green onions being servedfrom this “Tin Can” is mind-bog-gling! Now, unlike your typicalfood truck, prices rangefrom $5-$10 but keep inmind this is no ordinary“food truck/trailer.” Beprepared with cash. This“Tin Can” is a no-brainer!Follow them on Twitter to getwhere they’ll be parked nextand for other exciting new like chefchallenges!

After reimagining the bland old space that was home toZiggy’s, the bright, clean natural space now known asSorrel Urban Bistro complements their fare quite nicely. Thefirst thing that will probably catch your eye as you walkthrough the door is the plasma screen in the hostess standwith a live feed of the action in the kitchen. Then a beauti-ful Charcuterie station adjacent to the bar. While theexpansive dining room with normal seating and four high-top “chef’s tables” that peek right over a partition with afront row seat to the action in the kitchen. Sorrel imagesadorn the wall above the kitchen and beautiful bunch sitsatop the counter. THIS FARM-TO-TABLE CONCEPT VARIESTHEIR MENU DAILY ON WHAT IS AVAILABLE. (Checkonline for the latest menu of the day starting at 9am forlunch and 3pm for dinner.) To begin, spongy bread withthree spreads: a sundried tomato, a Texas olive oil andSorrel’s pesto. The sundried tomato spread is awesome!Chunky and fresh, it is one of those you wish they bottledand sold. Our fried tomato and scallop sandwich came outfirst and when they say fried tomato sandwich that’s literal.Expecting these ingredients in bread, we were surprisedwhen the presentation of the fried tomato served as the“bread” for the scallop sandwiched in between with Daikonradish, some green and cilantro oil. The scallop is the starand the fried tomato texture complements it beautifully. Thequality of the components really stands out with this simpledish. The pasta was another wonderful example. The beefand sausage bolognaise tasted homemade like it had beensimmering all day with this smoky, savory, rich flavor alongtheir homemade pasta. Each bite was surprising in the lay-ers of flavor that are achieved. And don’t skip dessert! Awonderfully gifted pastry chef whips up the most amazingcombos with fruit, herbs and sweets! The chocolate moussewith spiced pear is fluffy, not too sweet – it’ll shock you. Wealso got to try two “summer in glass” delights. TexasWatermelon granite with mint (shaved ice fresh watermelonwith mint sprinkled throughout – whoa!) and the lemongrass parfait (a fluff of lemon grass cream atop melon, fig,berries with lemon zest garnish). If the weather is still blaz-ing by print, you might get to try one of these delights. Thismemorable meal has me stalking their website for theirdaily menu release. Dinner, here I come!

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THIS UNASSUMING PIZZA JOINTIS ACTUALLY FROM THESAME MASTERMINDSBEHIND EL TIEMPO ANDLAURENZO’S (TO NAMEA FEW). SURPRISEDMUCH? Bambolino’s isbreaking into their ownstarting with… DELIVERY!This allows you to order onlinebut does have a limited deliveryarea as most non-national chains do. I’ll admit, it neveroccurred to me to eat at Bambolino’s even though that cutelittle face with the pizza mural catches my eye. It wasn’tuntil I had delivery as an option. Their crust, in either deepor thin, is quite memorable. Our deep dish Margherita isabout an inch to inch and half of thickness that is crispy atfirst but soft, spongy with the bite. Their marinara has justa touch of sweetness to balance the salty mozzarella andgrated pecorino romano. Thin sliced tomato rounds withbits of fresh basil and oregano round out a subtle, simplebut dynamic pizza. Other dazzlers on their menu shine fortheir homemade flavor. The Linguini Alfredo and Linguiniwith meatballs are two of those recipes passed down fromtheir family that have a homemade quality you can taste.The meatballs are big, moist, oregano-laced deliciousness.The thicker linguini pasta holds better with the creamyAlfredo sauce and balances nicely with the huge meat-balls. If you need something to wash this all down with,remember to add some of their icy lemonade to thatorder. It’s like dessert in each sip between bites! I didn’t getto taste their wings but I did overhear colleagues ravingabout their Just Plain Smoked wings. To quote associateeditor Pixie: “Their smoky flavor is so impressive!” I’d haveto agree Bambolino’s is impressive and now available forhome delivery. Lucky you!

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*17 | inside Hotel Alden1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.aldenhotels.com

51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067www.51fifteen.com

AMERICAS •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492•2010 West Gray. 832.200.1492www.cordua.com

ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com

AVA KITCHEN+WHISKEY BAR2800 Kirby. 713.386.6460www.avaalto.com

BARNABY’S •5750 Woodway. 713.266.0046•1701 S. Shepherd. 713.520.5131•414 West Gray. 713.522.8898•604 Fairview. 713.522.0106•602 Fairview. 713.522.4229www.barnabyscafe.com

BISTRO ALEX 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre713.827.3545www.bistroalex.com

BOWL 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218www.eatatbowl.com

CAFE EXPRESS12 convenient locations in Houstonwww.cafe-express.com

CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848www.canopyhouston.com

CINQ | at La Colombe d’Or3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750www.lacolombedor.com

COURSES | At the Art Institute of Houston1900 Yorktown. 713.353.3644www.artinstitutes.edu

DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com

DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889www.dantonsseafood.com

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD•12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800www.eddiev.com

FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com

GLASSWALL933 Studemont. 713.868.7930www.glasswalltherestaurant.com

HAVEN2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101www.havenhouston.com

HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE218 Travis St. 713.225.8079www.hearsayhouston.com

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166www.neimanmarcus.com

MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S•1151 Uptown Park. 713.840.7900•1201 Fannin St. 713.658.8100 • 791 Town & Country Blvd. 713.465.3685www.mccormickandschmicks.com

NOEFour Riverway. 713.871.8177 www.noerestaurant.com

QUATTRO 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700www.fourseasons.com

RELISH3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960www.relishhouston.com

RDG | Bar Annie 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111www.rdgbarannie.com

RUGGLES GREEN •2311 West Alabama. 713.533.0777•CityCentre 713.464.5557www.rugglesgreen.com

SHADE 250 W. 19th St. 713.863.7500 www.shadeheights.com

THE CHELSEA GRILL4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857www.chelseagrill.com

THE GROVE1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321www.thegrovehouston.com

THE LAKE HOUSE1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320www.thelakehousehouston.com

VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470www.hotelicon.com

WHICH WICH 711 Louisiana St. 713.222.2999www.whichwich.com

YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre713.461.9273www.yardhouse.com

ZELKO BISTRO 705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691www.zelkobistro.com

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AUNTIE CHANG’S DUMPLING HOUSE2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 www.auntiechangs.com

BLUE FISH SUSHI550 Texas. 713.225.3474www.thebluefishsushi.com

CONVEY SUSHI803 Congress. 713.518.7219www.conveysushi.com

FISH [sushi] 309 Gray St. 713.526.5294 www.fishhouston.com

KAM’S [chinese] 4500 Montrose Blvd. #C. 713.529.5057www.kamscuisine.com

KONA GRILL [japanese+american] •501 Westheimer. 713.877.9191•16535 Southwest Freeway. 281.242.7000www.konagrill.com

KUBO’S 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 www.kubos-sushi.com

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444www.lesgivrals.com

MAI’S [vietnamese] 3403 Milam. 713.520.5300www.maishouston.com

NIT NOI [thai] 6395 Woodway Dr. 713.789.1711www.nitnoithai.com

NORI SUSHI BISTRO700 Town and Country Blvd. 713.467.0400www.norisushibistro.com

PAGODA [vietnamese] 4705 Inker St. 832.673.0400www.pagodabistro.com

RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800•12860 Queensbury Ln. #234, CityCentre713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com

RED PIER [asian fusion] 2701 Milam St. 713.807.7726www.theredpier.com

STRAITS [singaporean]800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.713.365.9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com

SUSHI RAKU 3201 Louisiana. 713.526.8885www.sushi-raku.com

UPTOWN SUSHI Uptown Park. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com

ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888www.zakehouston.com

ZUSHI5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588 www.zushihouston.com

bar-b-queBROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600www.brookstreetbbq.com

GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com

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11TH ST. CAFÉ748 E. 11th St. 713.862.0089

ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400www.antidotecoffee.com

AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER•2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900•12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213www.avalondiner.com

CAFÉ BRASIL2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993www.brasilcafe.net

COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com

CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283www.cravecupcake.com

DIRK’S COFFEE4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319www.diedrich.com

DOWN HOUSE 51801 Yale St. 713.864.3696www.downhousehouston.com

EMPIRE CAFÉ 1801 Yale St. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net

FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060

INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com

ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR•5709 Woodway. 713.334.4036•4024 Bellaire Blvd. 713.665.5388www.islandgrillhouston.com

KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737www.kraftsmenbaking.com

KRAFTSMEN CAFE 611 West 22nd St. 713.426.1300www.kraftsmencafe.com

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MORE THAN CAKES1100 West Dallas. 713.652.5135www.morethancakes.com

OCTANE COFFEE+WINE LOUNGE3402 N. Shepherd. 281.974.1693

RUSTIKA CAFÉ3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226www.rustikacafe.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478www.salentowinecafe.com

SPRINKLES CUPCAKES4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929www.sprinkles.com

SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427www.ilovesugarbabys.com

SWEETCityCentre. 713.647.9338www.sweethouston.com

TAFT STREET COFFEE2115 Taft. 713.522.3533www.taftstreetcoffee.org

THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com

THE BUFFALO GRILLE•3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663•1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663www.thebuffalogrille.com

THE COFFEE GROUNDZ 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 www.coffeegroundz.net

THE FRUIT PALETTE2413 Rice Blvd. 713.523.7848 www.thefruitpalette.com

TINY BOXWOOD’S 3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224www.tinyboxwoods.com

cajun+creole+southern

THIS IS IT SOULFOOD2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920www.thisisithouston.com

TREEBEARDS 5 Houston locationswww.treebeards.com

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.8328www.zimmslittledeck.com

ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER1119 Pease. 713.759.2001www.zydecolouisianadiner.com

european

BISTRO LE CEP [french]11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985www.bistro-lecep.com

BRASSERIE 19 [french]1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.net

BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french]4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net

CHARIVARI [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 www.charivarirest.com

FEAST [european] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788www.feasthouston.com

OPORTO [european] 3833 Richmond. 713.621.1114www.oporto.us

PHILIPPE REST+LOUNGE [french]BLVD. Place. 713.439.1000 www.philippehouston.com

THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022www.thequeenvicpub.com

indian

ASHIANA12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555www.ashiana.cc

CHUTNEY’S INDIAN1010 Lamar. 713.571.2010www.chutneyshouston.com

KIRAN’S 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 www.kiranshouston.com

NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE3005 West Loop South. 713.622.2005 www.narinsbombaybrasserie.com

PONDICHERI2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.522.2022

SHIVA2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com

italian

ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888www.arcodoro.com

ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011www.boadacuisine.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLECityCentre. 713.973.9610www.brioitalian.com

CANDELARI’S14545 Memorial Dr. 281.497.0612

RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000www.granducahouston.com

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715www.meatballs.comA Warehouse Full of Food, Friends, Familiesand Fun! Great Kids Menu! Large and SmallGroups Welcomed. Open 7 Days A Week.Deliveries and Catering Available.

TONY MANDOLA’S1212 Waugh. 713.528.3473www.tonymandolas.com

TRATTORIA IL MULINO945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600www.ilmulino.com

VALENTINO Hotel Derek2525 West Loop South.713.850.9200www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

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ARGENTINA CAFE3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

BERRYHILL [texmex]3407 Montrose. 713.523.8226www.berryhillbajagrill.com

BISTRO BAR [puerto rican] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre713.973.1601www.houstonsorella-citycentre.com

CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban]5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031Dine-In/Cateringwww.cafepiquet.net

CYCLONE ANAYA’S [mex]309 Gray St. 713.520.6969www.cycloneanaya.com

DECCO CAFE 5120 Woodway Dr. 713.963.8273www.deccocafe.com

EL MESON [cuban]2425 University. 713.522.9306www.elmeson.com

EL PATIO [mex]6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410www.elpatio.com

EL REY [cuban-mex]4 Houston locationswww.elreytaqueria.com

EL TACO TOTE 6154 Westheimer. 713.706.3233www.tacotote.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex]•3130 Richmond. 713.807.1600•1308 Montrose. 713.807.8996 www.eltiempocantina.com

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 13 Houston locationsCatering 888.392.2287www.freebirds.com

GUADALAJARA DEL CENTRO1201 San Jacinto. 713.650.0101www.guadalajarahacienda.com

HABANEROS MEX-GRILL 3017 Milam. 713.523.1010www.habanerosmexgrill.com

IRMA’S [mex]•22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767•1314 Texas. 713.247.9651www.irmassouthwest.com

LAS VENTANAS [mex]14555 Grisby Rd. 281.752.6990 www.lasventanas.net

LATIN BITES CAFE [peru]1302 Nance St. 713.229.8369www.latinbitescafe.com

LUCIO’S [new american latin]905 Taft. 713.523.9958 www.luciosbyob.com

MARIA SELMA [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 www.mariaselma.com

NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175www.ninfas.com

OCEAN’S [cevicheria] 819 W. Alabama. 713.520.7744www.oceansceviche.com

RIOJA [spanish] 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 www.riojarestaurant.com

RUBY TEQUILA’S 2616 Louisiana. 713.522.7829www.rubytequilas.com

SAMBA GRILLE (south american)530 Texas. 713.343.1180www.sambagrillehouston.com

TACOS A GO-GO 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 www.tacosagogo.com

THE LEMON TREE [peru]12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690www.thelemontreeonline.com

TILA’S [mex] 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654www.tilas.com

TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com

YELAPA PLAYA MEXICANA 2303 Richmond Ave. 281.501.0391www.yelapatime.com

XUCO XICANA [mex]2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181www.elpatio.com

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CAFE LILI [lebanese]

5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969www.cafelili.com

NIKO NIKO’S•2520 Montrose. 713.528.1308 •301 Milam @ Market Square.www.nikonikos.com

PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese]

12151 Westheimer. 281.558.0416•Downtown COMING SOONwww.phoenicia-deli.com

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ALTO PIZZERIA2800 Kirby Dr. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com

BAMBOLINO’S 1504 Airline Dr. 713.802.2221www.bambolinos.net

BOMBAY PIZZA CO.914 Main St. 713.654.4444 www.bombaypizzaco.com

DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com

ERA PIZZA809 Congress. 713.225.1066www.era809.com

FRANK’S PIZZA 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 www.frankspizza.com

PINK’S PIZZA 4 houston locationswww.pinkspizza.com

PIOLA3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it

STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241•2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800www.starpizza.net

steak+chops

FLEMING’S•788 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.713.827.1120•2405 W. Alabama. 713.520.5999 www.flemingssteakhouse.com

MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946•1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com

MO’S 1801 Post Oak Blvd. 713.877.0720www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 5839 Westheimer Rd. 713.780.7352www.pappasbros.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 6213 Richmond Ave. 713.789.2333www.ruthschris.com

SHULA’S STEAKHOUSE Hyatt Hotel1200 Louisiana St. 713.375.4777 www.donshulas.com

SPENCER’S STEAKS + CHOPS1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com

STRIP HOUSE 1200 McKinney. 713.659.6000www.theglaziergroup.com

SUGAR LAND

BROOKSTREET BBQ1418 Highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com

CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams Trace Blvd.281.565.5881

CARRABBA’S2335 Highway 6. 281.980.4433www.carrabbas.com

CUPCAKE CAFE16525 Lexington Blvd. 281.242.2744www.cupcakecafeoftexas.com

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA16535 Southwest Freeway.281.265.2280www.grimaldispizzeria.com

JAPANEIRO’S [sushi+latin] 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 www.japaneiro.com

LA MADELEINE2675 Town Center Blvd. N.281.494.4400www.lamadeleine.com

NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR14019 Southwest Freeway.281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

PERRY’S GRILL2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727 www.perryssteakhouse.com

PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE16200 Kensington Dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com

RAJIN CAJUN16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704 www.ragin-cajun.com

THAI COTTAGE II4723 Sweetwater Blvd. 281.313.0707www.thai-cottage.com

THE BURNING PEAR16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com

WASABI [sushi] 14019 Southwest Freeway.281.242.3899

WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS

BENIHANA [asian]1720 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.292.0061 www.benihana.com

BROOKLYN CAFÉ•4775 W. Panther Creek Dr.281.298.7488•3091 College Park Dr.936.273.8880www.thebrooklyncafe.com

CAFFE DI FIORE [italian]10110 Woodlands Pkwy., Ste. 900.281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT10700 Kuykendahl Road.281.298.8422 www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

DIMASSI’S [ethnic]1640 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.363.0200www.dimassisbuffet.com

GENGHIS GRILL [asian]9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745www.genghisgrill.com

GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE1400 Research Forest Dr.281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com

HONEY BEE HAM + DELI4747 Research Forest Dr.281.364.9200www.honeybeehamthewoodlands.com

MASA’S SUSHI4775 W. Panther Creek Dr.281.298.5688www.sushimasahouston.com

P F CHANG’S1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.203.6350 www.pfchangs.com

SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200www.sitarcuisineofindia.net

SWEET BELLA ITALIAN KITCHEN202 Sawdust Road. 832.585.0066www.sweetbellaitalian.com

THE MELTING POT19075 Interstate 45. 936.271.7416www.themeltingpot.com

• THE FEARLESS CRITIC HOUSTONRESTAURANT GUIDE is back in its3rd edition, with revised and updatedreviews. There’s also a brand-new, map-based iPhone app ideal for finding agood meal while out and about – $4.99gets you all of their brutally honest,snarky reviews and rankings. The book is$12.95 and includes a free iPhone appand yearlong subscription to www.fearlesscritic.com.

• THE COOKBOOK LATINFLAVORS: A TASTE OF OURHERITAGE can now be purchased onAmazon. This beautiful, coffee table-stylecookbook features Latin recipes fromMexico, Spain, Peru, Cuba and otherSpanish-speaking countries. The bookbenefits the Latin Women’s Initiative.

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UNDERGO A TRANSFORMATION (TODAY IN THEFORM OF SOME SERIOUS ROAD WORK). NEWESTABLISHMENTS IN OLD BUILDINGS SIT ALONG-SIDE HOMES WITH TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKERSAND A FEW SHOTGUN HOUSES SPRINKLED INBETWEEN. HERE IS A CORRIDOR WHERE YUPPIES,JUICEHEADS AND HIPSTERS LIVE HARMONIOUSLY,BASKING IN THE MULTITUDE OF RESTAURANTS,

BARS, PUBS, LOUNGES, CLUBS AND CONCERT VENUES DOT-TING THE STREET LINE. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CALL THE SUR-ROUNDING AREAS HOME – LOCATED NEXT TO THE INFAMOUSGLENWOOD CEMETERY, THE SUNBEAM BREAD FACTORY (ANDDISCOUNT STORE) ON THE EAST END DOWN TO WABASHANTIQUES ON THE WEST END. FROM THE NEXT PLACE THAT ISTHE “SCENE” TO FINDING AN OUTFIT TO BE SEEN IN, THERE ISNOTHING YOU CAN’T FIND TUCKED INTO THIS CORRIDOR.

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WASHINGTONSPOTS…business

AEON THEATRIX1824 Spring, #222. 1-888-669-AEON (2366)www.aeontheatrix.com

AMERICAN TITLE-HEIGHTS5225 Katy Frwy., #510.713.864.5335www.americantitleheights.com

AT&T920 Studemont, #700.713.802.9950

BEDROCK CITY4602 Washington, #A.713.862.0100www.bedrockcity.com

CAMERA CO-OP801 Durham Dr. 713.522.7837www.cameracoophouston.com

CHASE4720 Washington, #A.713.802.0100

CRICKET4922 Washington. 713.862.8775

FIRESTONE1502 Washington. 713.224.1733www.FirestoneCompleteAutoCare.com

INTEGRITY BANK4040 Washington. 713.335.8700www.ibanktx.com

I SOLD IT HOUSTON4720 Washington. 713.426.4266www.isoldithouston.com

IVISION920 Studemont, #800.713.862.0500www.ivisionhouston.com

JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS 4500 Washington, #100.713.741.2266www.jamescraigfurnishings.com

KATIE & CO.4500 Washington. 713.802.1345www.katie-co.com

KEEP IT CLEAN CARWASH3700 Washington. 713.426.3877www.keepitcleancarwash.com

KWIK KAR2710 Washington. 713.869.9008www.kwikkarofhouston.com

ROCKEFELLER HALL3620 Washington. 713.869.3344www.RockefellerHall.com

SSQQ DANCE STUDIO1431 W. 20th. 713.869.0777www.ssqqdance.com

STATE FARM INSURANCE22 Waugh Dr. #340.713.426.4440

THE AMISH CRAFTSMAN5555 Washington. 713.862.3444www.amishcraftsmanfurniture.com

THE RESERVE SUPPLY CO.2205 Washington. 713.750.9582www.reservesupplycompany.com

T-MOBILE4720 Washington. 713.868.5866www.t-mobile.com

URBAN CLEANERS9200 Studemont, #200.713.880.9910

WABASH ANTIQUE & FEED STORE5701 Washington. 713.863.8322www.wabashfeed.com

WEST END CLEANERS4918 Washington. 713.864.2365www.westendcleaners.com

food+drink

360 SPORTS LOUNGE4601 Washington. 713.677.0398www.360sportslounge.com

ABSOLVE WINE LOUNGE920 Studemont St. 281.501.1788www.absolvewinelounge.com

ANDY’S1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

BEAVER’S2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328www.beavershouston.com

BEER ISLAND2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670

BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT3939 Washington. 713.861.7171www.berripop.com

BIG STAR1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560www.bigstarbar.com

BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY720 Shepherd Dr. 713.572.2565 www.block7wineco.com

BRANCH WATER TAVERN510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777www.branchwatertavern.com

BRC519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233www.brcgastropub.com

BRIXX BAR5110 Washington. 713.864.8811

BUFFALO WILD WINGS3939 Washington. 832.356.2980www.buffalowildwings.com

CADILLAC BAR1802 Shepherd. 713.862.2020

CANDELARI’S 6002 Washington. 832.200.1474 www.candelaris.com

CANYON CREEK CAFÉ6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885www.onioncreekcafe.com

CATALINA COFFEE2201 Washington. 713.861.8448www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

CEDAR CREEK CAFÉ 1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

DAN ELECTRO’S GUITAR1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

DARKHORSE TAVERN2207 Washington. 713.426.2442www.dhtavern.com


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EI8TH5102 Washington. 713.880.3500

EL REY TAQUERIA910 Shepherd Dr. 713.802.9145www.elreytaqueria.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA5602 Washington. 713.681.3645www.eltiempocantina.com

FITZGERALD’S 2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838

FIVE GUYS3939 Washington. 713.426.5558 www.fiveguys.com

FOX HOLLOW4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117

HICKORY HOLLOW101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com

HUGHES HANGAR2811 Washington. 281.501.2028www.hugheshangar.com

KING FU SALOON5317 Washington. 713.864.0642www.kungfusaloon.com

LAURENZO’S4412 Washington. 713.880.5111www.laurenzos.net

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE4601 Washington. 832.582.7671www.lesgivrals.com

LIBERTY STATION2101 Washington. 713.640.5220

LUPE TORTILLA1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040www.lupetortilla.com

MANOR ON WASHINGTON4819 Washington. 713.426.0123www.manoronwashington.com

MARDI GRAS GRILL 1200 Durham. 713.864.5600 www.mardigrasgrill.net

MAX’S WINE DIVE4720 Washington. 713.880.8737www.maxwinedive.com

NOX4701 Nett. 281.701.4248www.noxhouston.com

PAGODA BISTRO & BAR4705 Inker St. 832.673.0400

PANDORA1815 Washington. 832.296.6220

PATRENELLA’S813 Jackson Hill St.713.863.8223www.patrenellas.net

PIZZITOLA'S BAR B CUE1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283www.pizzitolasbbq.com

PORCH SWING PUB69 Heights Blvd. 713.880.8700www.porchswingpub.com

Rey (aka “The King”) undoubtedly suitsthe name of this 1700sf family-based

eatery in the Washington Corridor, for loyal fans nearand far crown El Rey Taqueria & Rostiseria THE KINGof Cuban and Mexican cuisine – and for good reason.You absolutely don’t experience the level of successthat El Rey has achieved overnight. Rather, it stemsfrom grueling hard work, a dedicated team ofemployees committed to the family mission, and anearnest passion to fuse dynamic cultures to produceaward-winning menu items. End result? Repeat dine-in, dine-out and drive-thru business, coupled with amultitude of accolades and top-rated reviews acrossthe city and beyond, annually. (Peep just a few of theirmany awards: AOL City’s Best 2010-11 Top Ten Cheap Eats Houston Winner; Citysearch 2009/2010 #1 Cuban Cuisine Winner;Houston Press’ 3rd Best Coffee House, 2010; The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup in Town, per the Houston Chronicle and Houston Press.)It just doesn’t get any better than this! Now, in its 15th year of yielding top-notch, savory dishes and impeccable, friendly service,El Rey Taqueria in the Washington Corridor continues to replicate family values and good business practices to nurture solid, restau-rant management and staff loyalty, while enhancing family recipes to entice newcomers and sustain customer relationships.

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Manny Diaz, El Rey owner, credits his wife Carla, his Cuban grandmother (the genius behindthe Taqueria’s Caldo de Pollo or chicken tortilla soup) and his heritage for the restaurant’s concept and its many accomplishmentsover the years. Per Manny, “When I opened this site 15 years ago, I was torn between a Cuban-based or Mexican-based estab-lishment. With extensive exposure from both cultures, I decided that a fusion of both would be great for business. It was a greatdecision. My wife and I are responsible for most of the menu items, with the exception of our chicken tortilla soup. We started offsmall, relying on support from less than 10 employees. We now serve Houston with 5 locations (our newest location at Highway6 and West Road). Although our Shepherd/Washington site is the smallest, we now proudly boast of 27 employees here whoexemplify dedication to teamwork and friendly, fast service daily – largely contributing to our success. (Just ask Lasaro Palomaras,restaurant manager, who boasts of 14 years of dedicated service to El Rey!) I can state confidently that I truly have the best employ-ees in town and our success rate could not have happened without them!”

With operating hours to accommodate both the working professional and the late-night social butterfly, patrons can enjoy break-fast (succulent breakfast tacos are a great way to start the day), lunch and dinner at El Rey. Pop in for traditional Mexican dishes(El Rey style, of course), soups and salads and zesty, healthy options (the Rotisserie Chicken and Grilled Chicken Salad – both hailedthe best in town, by many). Yet, be willing to explore house specialties like the Cuban Sandwich, a variety of Tortas (Mexican stylesandwiches) and the Special Ropa Vieja (three shredded beef “Cuban” tacos with flavorful cilantro sauce). Wet your palate withinteresting fruit juices (you’ll love the cantaloupe juice) and cap your meal with a variety of coffee/espresso drinks and bakeryoptions (the Cuban-custard flan will absolutely spoil you). ...All for the love of the flavor!

EL REY www.elreycatering.com910 SHEPHERD DR. | 713.802.9145BUSINESS TAQUERIA + ROSTISERIA


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SSQQ DANCE STUDIOThrill the World is a worldwideattempt to break the record for thelargest simultaneous dance to MichaelJackson’s “Thriller.” Thousands ofpeople in cities around the world willlearn the “Thriller,” dance and per-form it together on Saturday, October29 at 9am and 9pm. www.ssqqdance.com

WABASH ANTIQUE AND FEED STOREUrban Pickins Farmer’s Market isback – every Sunday 11am – 3pmAdoption event hosted by Pupsquadon the second Saturday of eachmonth from 11am – 3pm www.wabashfeed.com

BEAVER’SMondayCommunitySpeakeasy

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CURA YOGAFriday night master class and week-end workshop with Les LeventhalSeptember 16th and September17th-18th

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QUIZNOS920 Studemont. 713.880.1401 www.quiznos.com

RAIA’S4500 Washington. 713.861.1042www.RaiasItalian.com

REBEL’S HONKY TONK5002 Washington. 713.807.7040www.rebelshonkytonk.com

REIGN LOUNGE4105 Washington. 713.869.0404

ROOSEVELT5219 Washington. 713.869.8779

SALT BAR4216 Washington. 713.868.5155

SAM’S CAFÉ920 Studemont. 713.861.1109

SANCTUARY LOUNGE2420 Washington. 713.861.7300www.sanctuaryhouston.com

SAWYER PARK SPORTS BAR2412 Washington. 713.398.8442www.SawyerParkHouston.com

SOMA4820 Washington. 713.861.2726www.somasushi.com

STAR PIZZA II77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241www.starpizza.net

TAPS HOUSE OF BEER5120 Washington. 713.864.0650www.tapshouseofbeer.com

THE COUNTER4601 Washington. 713.966.6123www.thecounterburger.com

THE DUBLINER4219 Washington. 713.861.2300

THE LOT4212 Washington. 713.868.5688www.thelothouston.com

TQLA4601 Washington. 281.501.3237www.tqlahouston.com

W GRILL4825 Washington. 713.861.9933www.wgrilltogo.com

WASHINGTON DRINKERY4115 Washington. 713.426.3617www.washavedrinkery.com

ZOES KITCHEN4000 Washington. 713.861.9637www.zoeskitchen.com

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BAYOU CITY SMILES4000 Washington, #201.713.518.1411www.BayouCitySmiles.com

BLISS DAY SPA701 Shepherd Dr. #100.713.864.8787www.blissdayspa.biz

CROSSFIT H-TOWN1919 Silver. 281.989.8740www.crossfithtown.com

CURA YOGA1824 Spring. 713.839.9642www.curayoga.com

DESIGN DENTAL GROUP4500 Washington, #700713.869.0334www.Design-DentalGroup.com

EGMA’S SALON4620 A Washington. 713.880.8319

EXPERT NAILS4120 Washington. 713.864.5525

JOY YOGA CENTER4500 Washington, #900.713.819.9390www.joyyogacenter.com

MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL CENTRE920 Studemont, #500.713.869.0600www.ddsforyou.com

MEMORIAL PARK VISION5535 Memorial Dr. #1281.888.9256www.memorialparkvision.com

MERCER SALON5555 Washington, #R.281.888.9810www.mercersalon.com

SATORI SALON3616 Washington. 713.869.2444www.satorisalons.com

SAWYER DENTAL1919-3A Taylor St. 713.864.3993

WASHINGTON AVE PILATES2203 Washington. 281.352.5791www.wapilates.com

WEST-END PILATES4219 Koehler. 832.867.1059www.westendhoustonpilates.com

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MEMORIAL BY WINDSOR3131 Memorial Ct. 713.864.7602www.windsorcommunities.com

ROSE TEAM REALTY4720 Washington, #B-1.713.880.8444www.intownhouston.com

SABINE STREET LOFTS150 Sabine Street. 713.221.3400www.SabineStreetLofts.com

TEXAS REAL ESTATE & CO.2420 Washington. 713.337.1410www.txreco.com

URBAN LIVING5023 Washington. 713.868.7226www.urbanliving.com

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THERE’S A DEBATE AS TO WHY THE FOLKS AT H-TOWN BAR & GRILL KEEP THE FRONT DOORWIDE OPEN IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER. AND BY FRONT DOOR, I MEAN A HUGE ROLL-UPGARAGE DOOR, NOT SOME HOBBIT-SIZED DOOR THAT ONLY LETS A LITTLE OF THEA/C OUT. WE WONDER, DID THEY SPEND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ON MARKETRESEARCH AND MONTHS OF STRATACTICAL PLANNING TO DETERMINE THE CORRE-LATION BETWEEN LARGE ENTRANCES AND INCREASED CONSUMER PURCHASEBEHAVIOR? OHHHRRRR, DOES IT JUST MEAN THAT IF YOU HAVE A BIG-ASS DOOR,THEN MORE PEOPLE CAN COME IN AND HAVE A GOOD TIME? BINGO.

Owner, Gene Monte wants the patrons of big H-Town to know that we’re ALL welcome at little H-Town.“Washington Ave. is a vibrant community and we want to keep adding to that positive energy andhelp grow the business in our neighborhood.” And let me tell you, cousin, bidness in this neighbor-hood is a boomin’. I dare you to find a parking spot between Shepherd and T.C. Jester this weekendin the noche.

If you didn’t get the flyer, H-Town is the new offering from the creative, culinary minds that brought usW-Grill – our favorite fast food joint that ACTUALLY has great food. It’s that emphasis on the kitchenarydelights that Mr. Monte wants people to remember about H-Town: “We’re a restaurant that just so hap-pens to have a great bar.” And you can definitely tell there’s some cross-kitchen pollination going onhere. Which is just fine with us.

The edibles come in two bountiful shifts – happy hour and dinner hour. Which means H-Town fills thebelly for both pre- and post-drinking hunger strikes, inevitable during a night of revelry in this part oftown. Some soon-to-be local favorites are the kabobs of the surf ’n’ turf variety, the trinity of tasty fishtacos and the big as yo face quesadillas. Oh, and when we say bountiful, the sandwiches are piledhigh with a ½ pound of deli meat goodness. I seen it with my own two eyes.

From the outside looking in, you could easily mistake H-Town’s exterior for just another H-Town ice-house. It has those rugged, metal building good looks and that indoorsy/outdoorsy charm we’vegrown accustomed to with our beloved casa de yellows. But, once you get a little closer, you see thatthis is no icehouse. No, ma’am, this is what happens when a minimalist-inspired interior decorator getsahold of some cool warehouse space on this side of Washington Ave. There’s purposeful restraint that

can be seen from the contemporary styling ofthe interior to the selective menu options. It’sthat restraint that Mr. Monte hopes keeps

H-Town from just being a trendy bar of themoment, to being a staple in the neighborhood.

The space is what they call in the real estate market as “concretecozy” (ask somebody, they’ll tell ya). Concrete floors, handmadebar tables by way of the welding shop next door and contempo-rary fans and lighting set this space apart from its neighbors.P.S. Ladies, there are hooks under the bar for your parapherna-lia and such. While enjoying your favorite mixed drink or beerof choice, you’ll notice that the music, much like the clientele,runs the gamut of personalities and backgrounds. From Willie,Stevie (Wonder and Ray), Poe and, I’m sorry to say, Coldplay todoctors playing dominos, Brits drinking Coronas and the girl thatmight be onto something in the fashion meets function world –her own koozie that matched her purse. I do appreciate the for-ward-thinkers.

Forward-thinking is also part of Gene’s plan for H-Town. Picturein your mind’s eye, an art night where the parking lot is linedwith easels holding artwork from local and regional artists ormaybe pooch-friendly fundraisers for our local dog shelters. “Thespace is adaptable and it’s my way of saying thank you to thecity in the best way I can,” says Gene.

Well, Señor Monte, we like a good plan and are here to support.

club+loungereviewBy Clayton Graves

Photography by Daniel Ortiz

h townreally big door=come on in

5111 washington ave. | houston, tx 77007 713.868.1005 | www.htowngrill.com

NOTHING SAYS “YOU’RE INVITED”

LIKE A BIG-ASS DOOR




Upper Kirby’s newest hot spot, ROAK, played host tothe Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Kick-offparty for the annual Martini Madness! This year’sevent celebrated the 10th anniversary of the CraftCenter and was the hottest ticket in town. MartiniMadness co-chairs, Alton LaDay, Libbie Masterson andJudy Nyquist, welcomed over 350 guests to the poshnightspot. Free-flowing martinis, bites by Soma Sushiand DJ-spun jazz set the chill mood for the hot sum-mer soiree. Many guests lingered by the outdoor pooland cabanas in the middle of the club, which madefor a fun and relaxing oasis from the heat.

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EVENT FASHIONTINI WHY TO BENEFIT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSEWHERE HOTEL SORELLA IN CITYCENTRE WHEN JULY 21

Over a hundred glamorous girls, and a few gentlemen too, packed into HotelSorella’s swanky Monnalisa lounge for a runway show featuring sophisticat-ed second-hand designer looks from Couture Blowout and Cheeky Vintageplus beautiful baubles from CITYCENTRE’s own Paul Carter Jewels. A portionof the proceeds benefit Country Playhouse, Houston’s oldest community the-ater. Social types on the scene sampled Grey Goose cocktails, bites from BistroAlex and mini-cupcakes from SWEET. DJ Lewis Grell kept the crowd energized,and the first 100 guests also enjoyed swag bags with goodies from Flora &Muse, Studio Movie Grill, RA Sushi and Ruggles Green, just to name a few.

Forget those dating sites; date auctions are hot in Houston and more popularthan ever. This fun and lively charity event was held at Kung Fu Saloon, thenewest hot spot on Washington. Over 200 guests arrived eager to place their bidson more than 20 of Houston’s hottest bachelors and bachelorettes. Some of thoseup for auction included radio personalities, Aeros’ dancers, Houston Dynamogirls and more. Partygoers sipped on signature cocktails courtesy of Kung FuSaloon and Sam’s Safety Equipment and nibbled on yummy Taco Milagro bites.



recording

By Lance Scott WalkerPhotography Anthony Rathbun

I ask because they don’tscream “pop song” the waysome of the older songs do,

even though they’repoppy. Is that indicativeof the direction of thealbum as a whole?The new album,VAUdeVILLE, has adifferent vibe inten-tionally. I don’t wantto make the samealbum twice and I havelots of musical ideas Iwant to try. A Fine Timehas a distinct sound dueto the material and thefact that it was made byprimarily just two musi-cians, myself and DerekDunivan, multi-trackingand performing all the

parts. This new album wasrecorded with my full band,Corey Power (of Ragged

Hearts) on guitar, GeoffreyMuller on bass, Robert Ellis ondrums and Jeremy Nuncio onpiano, organ and keys. Werecorded the backing trackslive to tape at SugarHill andthen did various arrangementoverdubs at engineer JoshApplebee’s home studio.What you hear is a more

rocking, rootsy sound. The liveenergy really comes through.This album is more“American,” I think, than AFine Time, which is very“British” influenced.

How about the lyrical tone?The lyrics are perhaps a littlemore biting at places than onA Fine Time, though there arealso some ballads and lovesongs. I think some of my bestsongs are on this new album,lyrically speaking. There arefun, playful songs, songs ofheartbreak and desperation,and then what I would basi-cally term protest songs, like“Round and Round” and “CanYou See the Beast?” The sub-ject matter is similar to A FineTime in that respect, a mix ofwhat’s great and what’swrong with the modern world.Those are the subjects most onmy mind and they comethrough in much of my writ-ing.

I know you have a bit of aVaudeville pedigree, butwhat inspired the spelling ofVAUdeVILLE?As, I said, this album has a

very American feel to me andis inspired by my time in Texasplaying with all different kindsof players from swing to blue-grass, gypsy to country, folkand jazz. The term vaudevilleis thought to derive from theFrench “voix de ville” or“voice of the village.” Oftenthese were satirical songsabout topical subjects. InAmerica, the term was pickedup as “vaudeville” and used tolend some exotic respectabili-ty to what were formerly bur-lesque and saloon type shows.I want to stress the history ofthe term with the titleVAUdeVILLE, the voice of thecity or village, while visuallypresenting it in a new way.The musical lineage is appar-ent in many of the tracks, butso is the lyrical playfulnessand satire. I grew up overseasand returned to the roots ofAmerica. My great grandfa-ther, Harry “Ding” Hamlin (hedropped the “b”), was a song-writer in the days of vaudevilleand so I feel I’m linking upwith a bygone history with thistitle, as well as perhaps com-pleting a circle.

8No release date is yet set for VAUdeVILLE, but Chase’s singles will be available for download at www.reverbnation.com/chasehamblin.

CHASE HAMBLIN

There’s been sort of a universal summation of your sound, your influences and such, when peopletalk about your music, and you’ve gotten out and played these new songs live before the recordcomes out and you’ve seen the response to what sounds different from A Fine Time. What wentinto choosing the singles for the new album?I’ve been wanting to put out the song “Beautiful Things” for a long time. In fact, it was supposed to beon A Fine Time, but we didn’t have the funds for another track. I think “Beautiful Things” is a nicesegue into the new album. “Round and Round” is one of my favorite new tracks and has gotten a lotof response, so I thought it would be cool to put it out as a single too. It’s quite a bit darker and lays alot on the line lyrically.



downtown

C&F DRIVE INN B

6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704

CHAPEL SPIRITS B

534 Texas St. 281.300.1568www.chapelspirits.com

CHAR BAR B F

305 Travis. 713.222.8177

DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium L410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474

EIGHTEEN TWENTY B

1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535www.myspace.com/1820bar

ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM

5120 Scott. 713.528.2611

FLYING SAUCER B

705 Main St. 713.228.7468www.beerknurd.com

HOUSE OF BLUES B LM

1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blueswww.hob.com/houston

JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA B LM

1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011

JET LOUNGE L LM

1515 Pease. 713.659.2000www.thejetloungehouston.com

LA CARAFE W

813 Congress. 713.229.9399

LONE STAR SALOON B

1900 Travis. 713.757.1616

LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS Bl

500 Texas St. 281.300.1568www.luciesliquors.com

LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F

1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300www.bowlluckystrike.com

MAINSTAGE B LM

2016 Main St. 713.751.3101

MOLLY’S PUB B

509 Main. 713.222.1033www.mollyspubs.com

PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR B

500 Texas St. 281.300.1568www.pbrhouston.com

PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR B

1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383www.petesduelingpianobar.com

RESERVE 101 B

1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101www.reserve101.com

SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel C1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800www.aldenhotels.com

SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ B LM

909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299www.sambucarestaurant.com

SHARK BAR B

534 Texas. 281.300.1568www.sharkbartx.com

SHAY MCELROY’S B

909 Texas Suite A. 713.223.2444www.mcelroyspub.com

SKYLINE BAR & GRILL B

1600 Lamar. 713.739.8000

STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L

909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888www.thestatebar.com

THE BREWERY TAP B

717 Franklin. 713.237.1537

THE B.U.S. BAR SB

1800 Texas. 713.222.2287

THE DIRT B

1209 Caroline. 713.426.4222www.dirtbar.com

TOC BAR C

711 Franklin. 713.224.4862www.tocbar.net

VENUE C+L

719 Main. 713.236.8150www.venuehouston.com

galleria+uptown

BAR 12•21 @ MORTON’S L F

5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946www.mortons.com

BELVEDERE L

1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271www.belvedereinfo.com

BLVD 610 LOUNGE B+L

3005 West Loop. 832.875.3997www.blvd610.com

CLUB 26 TEN C F

2610 Sage. 713.974.4000www.myspace.com/club26ten

PAPARRUCHOS B F

3055 Sage. 713.212.3178www.paparruchos.com

PLANETA BAR-RIO C

6400 Richmond. 832.251.3178

REMINGTON BAR B F

St. Regis Hotel1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631www.stregis.com/houston

RICHMOND ARMS B

5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722www.richmondarmsonline.com

ROXY C

5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703www.clubroxy.com

THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C4 Riverway. 713.871.8181

THE TASTING ROOM W

•1101-18 Uptown Park.713.993.9800•2409 W. Alabama. 713.526.2242www.tastingroomwines.com

WILD WEST C

6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455www.wildwesthouston.com

WINETOPIA W

6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149www.winetopiatx.com

heights

6TH STREET BAR & GRILL B F

2701 White Oak. 713.880.5999

ANDY’S B F

1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

BEER ISLAND B L W

2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670

BIG STAR B

1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560www.bigstarbar.com

BOOM BOOM ROOM B F

2518 Yale. 713.868.3740www.myspace.com/boomboomroomhouston

CEDAR CREEK CAFÉ B F

1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

DAN ELECTRO’S GUITAR BARLM

1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

FITZGERALD’S B LM

2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838www.fitzlivemusic.com

FOX HOLLOW L F

4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117www.foxhollowhouston.com

PORCH SWING PUB B

69 Heights. 713.880.8700www.porchswingpub.com

PROHIBITION B L

5175 Westheimer. 281.940.4636www.craftofcocktails.com

THE CORKSCREW1308 W. 20th St. 713.230.8352www.houstoncorkscrew.com

midtown

13 CELSIUS W

3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466www.13celsius.com

3RD BAR B F

2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

BAR MUNICH B sb f

2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008www.barmunich.com

BRAZOS RIVER BOTTOM B F

2400 Brazos. 713.528.9192www.brbhouston.com

CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE B F

2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com

COACHES SB

2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970www.coachesjv.com

COMMUNITY BAR B

2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576

CONTINENTAL CLUB B

3700 Main. 713.529.9899www.continentalclub.com

DOGHOUSE TAVERN B

2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE L C

114 Gray. 713.526.3423

EPIC LOUNGE L C

3030 Travis. 713.522.2531

ESCOBAR L C

2905 Travis. 281.701.4248www.escobarhouston.com

FRONT PORCH PUB B

217 Gray. 713.571.9571www.frontporchpub.com

GLITTER KARAOKE B

2621 Milam. 713.526.4900www.glitterkaraoke.com

HOWL AT THE MOON L

612 Hadley. 713.658.9700www.howlatthemoon.com

JUNCTION SB

160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768

KHON’S WINE W

2808 Milam St. 713.523.7775www.khonsbar.com

KOMODO’S B

2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501

LITTLE WOODROW’S SB F

2306 Brazos. 713.522.1041

NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B

2913 Main St. 713.526.2220www.art-bar.net

PUB FICTION SB F

2303 Smith. 713.400.8400www.pubfiction.com

RED DOOR C L

2416 Brazos. 713.526.9383www.reddoormidtown.com

REPUBLIKA L

2905 Travis. 713.526.4225

RICH’S C

2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606www.richsnightlife.com

SAINT DANE’S BAR + GRILL B F

502 Elgin. 713.807.7040www.saintdanes.com

SHOT BAR B

2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000www.shotbarhouston.com

STATUS C

2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400www.myspace.com/statushouston

THE MAPLE LEAF B

514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 www.themapleleafpub.com

THE MINK/THE BACKROOM B

3718 Main. 713.522.9985www.minkonmain.com

UNION BAR B+L

2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916www.myspace.com/unionlounge

WHISKEY CREEK B

2905 Travis. 713.526.9985www.whiskeycreekhouston.com

WONDER BAR B L

2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083www.wonderbarhouston.com

montrose+ shepherd

611 B

611 Hyde Park. 713.528.1582

ABSINTHE L F

609 Richmond. 713.528.7575www.absinthelounge.com

AGORA B F

1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212www.agorahouston.com

ANVIL+REFUGE B F

1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622www.anvilhouston.com

AVANT GARDEN B+L LM

411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429www.avantgardenhouston.com

BLUR BAR B

710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447www.blurbar.com

BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR W F

307 Fairview. 713.269.0859www.barboheme.com

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BOONDOCKS B C LM

1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500www.myspace.com/boondocksbar

BYZANTIO B F

403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896www.byzantiohouston.com

CATBIRDS B

1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000www.catbirds.com

CECIL’S B

600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM

4100 Montrose. 713.522.9021www.cezannejazz.com

ETRO LOUNGE B

1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876www.etrolounge.com

GRAPPINO DI NINO M

2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002

GRIFF’S SB

3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912www.griffshouston.net

GUAVA LAMP L

570 Waugh. 713.524.3359www.guavalamphouston.com

J.R.’s B808 Pacific. 713.521.2519

LOLA’S DEPOT B2327 Grant. 713.528.8342

MCELROY’S PUB B

3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444www.mcelroyspub.com

METEOR B

2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123www.meteorhouston.com

MONTROSE MINING CO. B

807 Pacific. 713.529.7488

NUMBERS C

300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551www.numbersnightclub.com

ORANGE SPORTS BAR SB

1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920

PJ’S SPORTS BAR B

614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748www.pjssportsbar.com

POISON GIRL L

1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar

RED LION PUB B

2316 S. Shepherd. 713.782.3030www.redlionhouston.com

ROEDER’S PUB B

3116 S. Shepherd. 713.524.4994www.roederspub.com

RUDYARD’S B F

2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521

SHERLOCK’S B F

1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881

SIDEBAR @ GRAVITAS B F

807 Taft. 713.522.0995

SONOMA WINE BAR W

2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463www.sonomahouston.com

SOUTH BEACH C

810 Pacific. 713.529.7623www.southbeachthenightclub.com

THE FLAT B

1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528www.barflathouston.com

THE HARP B

1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827www.theharphouston.com

THE NEXT DOOR B L

2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712

THE STAG’S HEAD B

2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199www.stagsheadpub.com

THE TAVERN SB F

1340 W. Gray. 713.522.5152www.thetavernongray.com

VELVET MELVIN PUB B

3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798

VINTAGE L

2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200www.vintageloungehouston.com

ZIMM’S B L

4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002www.zimmsbar.com

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK B L

601 Richmond. 713.527.8328

museum district

MONARCH LOUNGE Hotel ZaZa L5701 Main 713.526.1991www.monarchrestauranthouston.com

outer loop

300 HOUSTON BOWLING B

925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207www.300houston.com

DENIM BAR B F

16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925www.theburningpear.com

FIREHOUSE SALOON C LM

5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962www.firehousesaloon.com

HUSH C

15625 Katy Frwy. 713.330.4874www.hushonline.com

THE DERRICK TAVERN B LM

1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922www.thederricktavern.com

THE TASTING ROOM W

CityCentre. 281.822.1500www.tastingroomwines.com

VINE WINE ROOM W

12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463www.vinewineroom.com

YARD HOUSE B F

800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre. 713.461.9273

www.yardhouse.com

rice village

ARMADILLO PALACE B F

5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700www.thearmadillopalace.com

BAKER STREET PUB B LM

5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900www.bakerstreetpub.com

BRIAN O’NEILL’S B

5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603www.brianoneills.com

BRONX BAR B

5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

ERNIE’S ON BANKS SB

1010 Banks. 713.526.4566www.erniesonbanks.com

HUDSON LOUNGE L

2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020www.hudsonlounge.com

KAY’S LOUNGE L

2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858

LITTLE WOODROW’S B

5611 Morningside. 713.521.2337www.littlewoodrows.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE W F

2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478www.salentowinecafe.com

SIMONE ON SUNSET W

2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033www.simoneonsunset.com

THE GINGER MAN B

5607 Morningside. 713.526.2770www.gingermanpub.com

THE LOUNGE AT BENJY’S B F

2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602www.benjys.com

criver oaks+ kirby

BAR MALATESTA B

1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000

BIG WOODROW’S B F

3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653www.bigwoodrows.com

BLANCO’S B

3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072

BLVD LOUNGE B F

1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111

CAPONE’S B LM

4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010www.caponeshouston.com

CHAMMP’S SB F

1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333www.champps.com

COVA W

•5600 Kirby. 713.838.0700•5555 Washington. 713.868.3366www.covawines.com

CRU W

2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463www.cruawinebar.com

DOWNING STREET B L

2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291www.downingstreetpub.com

KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB B

2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486www.irishpubkenneallys.com

LOBBY LOUNGE B L

InterContinental Hotel2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.1132

LIZZARD’S PUB B C

2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

MERCER LOUNGE C3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132www.mercerhouston.com

MEZZANINE LOUNGE SB F

2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.6399www.mezzaninelounge.com

MUGSY’S B2239 Richmond Ave. 713.522.7118www.mugsyshouston.com

RON’S PUB B

1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820www.ronspub.com

SAM’S BOAT B5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628

SIGNATURE LOUNGE L

5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087www.signatureloungehouston.com

SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE B

5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768www.spotlightkaraoke.com

STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600www.stereolivehouston.com

THE BAR BInterContinental Hotel2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200

THE BIG EASY B LM

5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999www.thebigeasyblues.com

THE RAILYARD B

4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000www.railyardhouston.com

THE RED ROOM L

2736 Virginia St. 713.520.5666www.redroomhouston.com

UNDER THE VOLCANO C

2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282

W XYZ BAR B

5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

warehouse district

EIGHTEEN TWENTY L

1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535

LUCKY’S PUB SB F

801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010www.luckyspub.com

THE GREEN ROOM C LM

813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483

WAREHOUSE LIVE LM

813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483www.warehouselive.com

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TWO ALL-BEEF PATTIES, SPECIAL SAUCE, LETTUCE, CHEESE, PICKLES, ONIONS, ON ASESAME SEED BUN – PLEASE! MCDONALD’S1405 Post Oak Blvd. 713.960.1733 www.mcdonalds.comI don’t eat fast food often but when I do this little jingleoften comes to mind. It’s not a go-to merely because Iknow I’ll have to eat veggies and air for any other mealafterward just to feel ok with my indulgent decision.Then again, it was my birthday. The best though, sinceI don’t eat Mickey D’s often, is when the food is actual-ly made right. The cheese is melted, the veggies arefresh, and it’s hot. How can I feel bad when my BigMac is made to perfection! Thank you, Mickey D’s“gods,” for looking down on my burger and making itperfect, especially on my birthday. I ate the whole thingplus the fries. It was a good day.

LIQUID LUNCH AND NOT THE ADULTKIND…SMOOTHIE KING1923 Taylor St. 713.869.5056www.smoothieking.comTo actually make up for such an indulgent lunch likeMickey D’s one must resort to desperate but equally

delicious measures.Besides an extra work-out, this new Lean 1smoothie keeps meenergized and full as ameal replacement orsnack despite the factthat I’m drinking mymeal. Lean 1 smoothiescan be utilized alongwith a healthy lifestyle(aka exercise) to loseweight, get lean or pro-vide a healthy, fillingmeal/snack on the go. A fan of their vanilla flavor, thishunger-busting, heart-healthy, lean-making smoothiealso comes in chocolate and strawberry.

SOLID LUNCH AND HEALTHY TOO! DISTRICT 7 GRILL501 Pierce St. 713.751.0660 www.district 7grill.comAlways bustling during lunch hours, and it’s no sur-prise, District 7 offers an array of lunches to accommo-date whatever you may have a hankering for.Whether it’s a light salad bowl, a burger or a lightwrap, your options are vast. All burgers can be madelight be simply ordering your preference on Naan (like

a wrap) with a cup of soup instead of the bunand fries. I opted for the turkey burger, Naanversion, with a cup of their vegetable soup. Aturkey burger is sliced and piled with lettuce,tomato and their Dispread within the Naanforming a wrap. I get all the joys of a burger ona lighter scale without the comatose effect after-ward.

MADE IN THE SHADE. SHADE250 W. 19th St. 713.863.7500A good brunch is by far the hardest thing to

come by in town. I could fight the masses at Fountain

View Cafe, Buffalo Grille or Avalon Diner but I’d ratheravoid the drive and wait. Ever since the closure of theDaily Grind, I’ve been grinding my wheels for myreplacement. Shade is closer than most. With offeringslike a pastry plate, waffles or homemade challahFrench toast to egg favorites like omelets, Shade eggsbenedict to quiches, salads and entrées for the overbreakfast, extra hungry types, Shade has you covered.I’m in love with their pastry plate. Little minis of choco-late and butter croissants, bear claws, variousDanishes and more are served atop doilies, making thepresentation even cuter. The waffle and egg plateserves all your salty and sweet needs when decidingwhich way to go.

Bea Here Now

By Beatrice Allen

IT IS OUR FOOD AND DRINK ISSUE AND ONE MIGHT EXPECT MIND-BLOWING ANALYSIS FROM ME THIS MONTH BUT INREALITY IT’S SAME OLD FOR ME. VENTURING THE STREETS, LOOKING FOR MY NEXT MEAL AND KEEPING MY FINGERSCROSSED, IT’S GOOD AND MEMORABLE. RESTAURANTS OPEN, CLOSE, MORPH OR REVAMP HERE ON A MONTHLY BASIS.WE’RE NEVER OUT OF OPTIONS AND THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE OUT THERE. FROM LIKING YOUR MARINARATO HAVE A BIT OF SWEETNESS OR NOT, LIKING YOUR PIZZA THIN OR THICK, YOUR BURGER SMASHED OR PLUMP, FLAME-BROILED OR GRILLED – FIGURING WHAT YOU LIKE AND SUPPORTING THOSE ESTABLISHMENTS IS THE BEST YOU CAN DO.AND JUST LIKE LAST MONTH’S HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS, SOMETIMES DOING JUST THAT CAN GO A LITTLE FUR-THER BY HAVING A PORTION OF YOUR MEAL’S COST DONATED TO THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK. (IF YOU MISSED IT,CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR.) THIS TIME OF YEAR IS SOMETHING WE LOOK FORWARD TOLIKE A HOLIDAY. SO AT PRESS TIME, I’M HITTING AS MANY ESTABLISHMENTS INVOLVED IN THIS CAUSE AS POSSIBLE, GET-TING A GREAT MEAL AT SPOTS THAT I WOULD NEVER GET TO TRY OTHERWISE. THIS MONTH, I WENT FROM FAST FOODTO LIQUID LUNCHES DUE TO THE FAST FOOD BREAKDOWN, RIGHT THROUGH TO GOURMET MEALS. BON APPETIT!




BRIAN ENODrums Between The Bells (Warp)

The intersection of music and poetry doesn’t always work, and few canmake it work in a way that doesn’t sound decadent (early ‘90s attemptscome to mind), but Eno and poet Rick Holland seem to have been awareof that. Having met one another nearly a decade ago, the pair collabo-rated and kicked around the idea of merging their talents in this respectfor nearly that long. Drums Between... runs the gamut of Eno’s magnifi-cent array of genres under his belt without reverting to backing it withjazz (all too common for poetry-music infusions). Instead, Eno calls on

what some would call his finest body of work: the ambient albums he released in the late ‘70s and early‘80s. Lots of synths, lots of atmosphere and light hands on the beats, and the breathing room given to thewords is exactly what so many infusions of music and poetry have been missing: space. That comes togeth-er most convincingly on “Seedpods,” one of the album’s many tracks that employ any number of unknownvoices from Eno’s life (accountants, friends from the gym) that give Drums... a wholesome, unpredictablefeel.

POSTDROMENever Without (self-released)

It’s dead odd to listen to an ambient record for the second or third timearound and feel like there’s a “hit” amongst the tracks, but it’s true onthis one. The third selection, “Lakes,” has a piano part that sticks outamong the static, taking over as a mood-setter for this atmospheric col-lection. More than that, it almost acts as a sort of vocal part, much likea lot of the growling synths shuddering below it. Postdrome is UK sounddesigner Charlie Floyd, and this is his debut. There are the characteris-tic growls you’ll find on many an ambient release, yes, and huge wash-

es of static and noise and hums and the like, but there are also big, beautiful strings and cascades of melodythat sound like they’re falling from the ceiling of a great room in which he recorded this all at once. Thiscould be the soundtrack for any number of brilliant science fiction books that will hopefully never be madeinto a film. Well, unless Floyd makes the film…

SLEEPING BAGSleeping Bag (Joyful Noise Recordings)

It’s not that the current trend of returning to the sounds of early ‘90s indierock is at all unwelcome; it’s just that for those of us who lived through it,we were kind of hoping that we were graduating from something. Andmaybe it’s not a real trend, for that matter. This record absolutely soundslike it ended up in KTRU’s new bin somewhere about 1993, completewith a WTF photo for the cover and band members who do not look thepart of cool on any level. But that can be a refreshing thing sometimes,and while Sleeping Bag does take from a palette that can be (and has

been) traced to the likes of Dinosaur Jr and Weezer, their colors are a bit more muted, a little less sharparound the edges. That is in part because of the fidelity of the recording here (though not to be consideredlo-fi by any means) but it could also be in part because they’re just not trying too hard. Sometimes, that’sjust what makes it work.

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Tootsies was overflowing with pet lovers who came out to show their support forHouston Pet Set, a nonprofit organization that helps abused, abandoned andunwanted animals through education and promotion of a variety of animal wel-fare issues. The fab event, hosted by Bruce Padilla and Shelby Kibodeaux, wastotally wagging. Guests delighted their taste buds with tidbits by Jim Benton,sipped SlimRitas and hit the racks for a little shopping.

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ACROSS1. Plants with fronds6. Red-wrappedDutch cheese10. French vineyard13. Fisherman’s basket14. It might go wellwith a dinner16. That lady17. Casual eaterybased in Houstonand featured in lastyear’s Food issue19. Night of poetry20. Like a restaurantnot up to MarvinZindler’s standards21. They assist thechef in the kitchen23. Rank of KFC’sSanders26. Like old Paree27. Scottish estuary28. Lack of interest30. Peace pipes33. Overturn34. Hues35. “Eureka!”36. Bay37. Gardeners’ concerns38. Morel morsel39. Put into service40. Laugh-filled41. Yokel42. Like belly-dancing44. Those who prepare onions or

carrots45. Converses46. Lots of dough47. ShaggyScandinavian rug48. Pointy beard50. Impact sounds52. Coffee holder53. Dry spell in theU.S. and a topic oflast year’s Food andDrink issue58. Drink “for two”59. Carbonatedbeverages60. Hindu holy man61. Shipwreck signal62. Eye of ___(“Macbeth” recipeitem)63. Chinese greentea variety

DOWN1. Org. that issued afine for a memo-rable clothing malfunction2. Memorable age3. Sports “zebra”4. Require5. ___ of hand(magic)6. Deserted7. Small boat8. N.Y.C.’s Park orMadison9. They live in silos

10. Professionalcook cited in 002’s2010 Food andDrink issue11. Coral formation12. Coffee makers15. Known as“heat” in some ani-mals18. Picture ofhealth?22. It spits out bread23. Political powow24. Go up against25. Classy Mexicanrestaurant men-tioned in our lastFood and Drinkissue27. Keister29. Golf peg30. Abbey attire31. Conjecture32. Stuffed Indianpastry

34. Ankle bone37. Rubbernecker38. Egg holder, ofsorts40. Minty drinks41. Language writ-ten in the Hebrewalphabet43. Took a chair atthe table44. Smear46. Early form ofbridge48. Moxie49. Snack sandwich50. Take out of thefreezer51. Corset stiffener54. Poem of tribute55. Bartenderscheck them: Abbr.56. Cousin of“Eureka!”57. Woman with ahabit

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