Prohibition
Thank goodness those days are long gone. With all the options you have, plus new concoctions created regularly, the days of bootlegging and black markets are a thing of the past. Here are several new libations to wet your palete. Back Crate Make your own moonshine? OK, not really but turn the juice of your choice into alcohol with this “Spike Your Juice” kit. Simply pick your juice, “spike” with a packet provided and attach the appropriate label to keep safe from children. Seal with Airlock after filling it with water to appropriate level. Wait for 48 hours and enjoy! Visit www.spikeyourjuice.com ...
Anthony Bourdain
If you’ve either read or watched Tony Bourdain, you probably get it. His commentary centers around food, and yet that is but a conduit. Food is a conduit for living, and drinking is the lubricant that makes possible the social interactions while the food anchors the cultural connections he makes. Bourdain has explored this over and over, on many continents, both to internalize it all to himself and to create a narrative for you and the rest of the world. As you’ll see… When you talk about traveling, and especially in respect to what you do, you hear so much about ...
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WHY 9th LOCATION GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION WHERE 8057 KIRBY DR. WHEN AUGUST 6 Freebirds has done it again! Houstonians can‚t get enough of the succulent, mouth-watering and perfectly wrapped burritos and their yummylishious Mac n‚ Cheese‚ so darn good! Austin musician Paul Renna entertained the crowd while guests enjoyed ice-cold beers provided... [Read more of this review]
WHY TO CELEBRATE AMERICAN SOCCER WHERE ALL OVER TOWN WHEN JULY 24- 28 With H-town still buzzing from all the World Cup mania, it was simply natural that Houstonians would be thrilled and eager to celebrate, and there were definitely plenty of events to choose from. The celebrations kicked off on July 24 with the Dynamo Charities Go for Goal 5k Run and... [Read more of this review]
WHY To benefit Gulf Coast fishermen and their families WHERE Soma Sushi WHEN JULY 19 Eleven Houston-area all-star chefs battled it out to see whose ceviche reigned supreme at Chowhounds‚ sixth annual Ceviche Throwdown. Hundreds of onlookers gathered as the city‚ best worked their magic in the sushi pit in the center of the restaurant. Alex Padilla... [Read more of this review]
WHY To benefit the Houston Food Bank WHERE Caroline Collective WHEN July 10 With a record-breaking crowd for nonprofit organization and artist sanctuary Caroline Collective and a ton of food (literally, more than 2,000 pounds of it!) raised for the Houston Food Bank, the Texas Vodka Throwdown was immensely successful. Tito‚ Handmade Vodka was crowned... [Read more of this review]
WHY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION WHERE 2207 BANCROFT WHEN MAY 20 Houston‚ newest high-rise welcomed more than 300 guests for the anticipated grand opening celebration. This conveniently located residential tower has the best-in-class design features and club-like amenities making it the perfect home for those seeking modern d√©cor, amazing views and... [Read more of this review]
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