I have the luxury to enjoy some of Houston’s finest, yummiest and newest dining. Plus all the other places I just happen to stumble across. One would assume I do a lot of eating out but in reality most of my meals are homemade…by me. I’m not an expert in the kitchen but I can keep my husband and myself well fed. A huge component of this is my … [Read more...]
PAUL WALL After coming alive nationally in 2005, rapper Paul Wall took advantage of that recognition and branched out into collaborations with artists from all over. That brought him back and forth from California for a couple of years, an exchange that opened his eyes to some developing health issues. On New Year’s Day in 2010, he emerged … [Read more...]
BLANCO'S turns the dirty thirty this year 3406 w. alabama st | houston, tx 77027 713.439.0072 | houstonredneck.com Every time I drive by Blanco’s on West Alabama, I think of this old black and white political cartoon I saw once, where these monster skyscrapers surround this tiny single-story house. The house is just sitting there, … [Read more...]
BANHMIERIA http://twitter.com/banhmieria CUISINE VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES Les Givral is joining the food truck craze and they are dishing what they do best – Banh Mi Vietnamese sandwiches! Their truck, BanhMieria (a play on Taqueria), only serves (at press time) their famous sandwiches. Options are pork, shredded chicken, char-grilled beef and … [Read more...]
CROSSROADS at House of Blues 1204 CAROLINE Houston, TX 770002 888.402.5837 | www.houseofblues.com Already established as one of the city’s most beloved concert venues, House of Blues has revamped their restaurant menu to also make it your ideal destination for entertainment and dining. Their new dining experience features a menu … [Read more...]
STEVE DEWIRE GM | HYATT REGENCY LOST PINES Steve Dewire is a Hyatt man. He speaks with passion and conviction about the company he has been with for over 36 years and with an excitement of a kid just starting out. He began his career with Hyatt as a transportation driver and has worked his way steadily up the ranks to become the General … [Read more...]
Ok, so last week I said I would talk about the new places to eat in town but I am holding out a bit longer until I give Uchi a try. Besides, I have been busy planning my perfect Valentine, or I should say my girlfriend has been planning it for us (she made me French macarons). What a busy week in Houston it was, just this week Houston … [Read more...]
Why To benefit War’Hous Foundation Where Villains Houston When January 13 More than 800 art supporters gathered at Villains during the anticipated Dandee Warhol’s Ridiculously 80’s show not only to have fun, but to help raise funds for War’Hous Foundation, a newly found nonprofit organization that supports the … [Read more...]
Wow, what a week! Super Bowl came and went, and we got a good halftime show (first one in a long time). I was going for the Patriots (hey, I’m a photographer so of course I am going to root for the guy that’s married to the supermodel) but congrats to the Giants. The Texans will be there next year. In other sports news the new Astros owner has … [Read more...]
Color Chameleon* Who would have thought colored denim would be the next twist for this fashion icon. And although at first we were hesitant, the hues and perfect length have us head over heels for this evolution. A classic chambray shirt speaks to any age group. Look put together in this faded version that will lend you a thousand uses. … [Read more...]
