EVENT: Rockin’ Rodeo @ House of Blues
WHY: Just for fun
WHERE: Foundation Room, House of Blues
WHEN: January 29
This party was definitely rockin’! Partygoers were decked out in their sexiest western garments – lots of Daisy Dukes, short skirts, chic boots, bandannas, big buckles and an assortment of cowboy hats. The mechanical bull was without a doubt the night’s main attraction. Partygoers definitely [...]
EVENT: RUGGLES GRILL
WHAT: GRAND RE-OPENING
WHERE: 903 WESTHEIMER @ MONTROSE
WHEN: JANUARY 27
Cars lined up as locals tried desperately to make it into the Grand Re-Opening of Ruggles Grill. After Hurricane Ike devastated this popular eatery, their faithful clientele wondered if that was the end. After two years of mending and repairs they are back better than ever! More [...]
EVENT: One Green Street Grand Opening
WHY: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
WHERE: 5160 Buffalo Speedway When: January 23
Storeowner Sherry Eichberger had visualized the grand opening of One Green Street, an organic destination boutique, hundreds of times but never expected it to be as magical as it was. Family and friends streamed into the store eager to discover and explore some of the many wonderful [...]
EVENT: FASHIONTINI
WHY: NEIMAN MARCUS & ZINGARA FASHION SHOW
WHERE: HOTEL SORELLA @ CITYCENTRE
WHEN: JANUARY 21
Fashionistas flocked to Hotel Sorella for Fashiontini featuring a runway show to view the latest Neiman Marcus and Zingara looks. Gorgeous models strutted down the Sorella runway providing all attendees a VIP look. The party was just getting started; after show, guests gathered [...]
EVENT: TIMELESS AFRICA
WHY: 2010 GD&D CALENDAR LAUNCH
WHERE: HOUSTON ZOO
WHEN: JANUARY 19
More than 300 guests arrived at the Houston Zoo to celebrate Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches’ 2010 “Timeless Africa” calendar launch party. Tribal beats from DJs Dayta and Squincy Jones and Koumanke’le African drummers set the mood asguests mingled around the fiery red reflection pool feasting on exotic [...]
DANCE INTO THE DECADE
WHY: NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
WHERE: ARTISTA @ HOBBY CENTER
WHEN: DECEMBER 31
Following Cordua’s annual tradition, 250 Houstonians gathered at the Hobby Center to welcome the New Year in style. Guests were treated to a fantastic four-course feast prepared by Food and Wine Magazine Hall of Fame chef Michael Cordua. After indulging their taste [...]
HAUTE OR NAUGHTY Part II
THE SCENE
WHAT: HAUTE OR NAUGHTY
WHY: TO BENEFIT YOUNG TEXANS AGAINST CANCER
WHERE: SUSHI RAKU
WHEN: DECEMBER 16
Sultry, stylish and simply superb! The new Sushi Raku was the perfect venue for Jeff Shell’s latest holiday bash benefiting Young Texans Against Cancer. The place was packed to the gills; every nook and cranny was crawling with a sexy and [...]
HAUTE OR NAUGHTY Part I
WHY: TO BENEFIT YOUNG TEXANS AGAINST CANCER
WHERE: SUSHI RAKU
WHEN: DECEMBER 16
Sultry, stylish and simply superb! The new Sushi Raku was the perfect venue for Jeff Shell’s latest holiday bash benefiting Young Texans Against Cancer. The place was packed to the gills; every nook and cranny was crawling with a sexy and chic [...]
EVENT: YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
WHY: ANDALUCIA & MIA BELLA TRATTORIA’S GRAND OPENING
WHERE: HOUSTON PAVILIONS
WHEN: DECEMBER 15
Owner and Executive Chef Youssef Nafaa couldn’t be happier – the night was a complete success. Both restaurants were packed with very happy and satisfied guests. At Andalucia, guests enjoyed a flamenco show, nibbled on endless amounts of traditional Spanish tapas such as torta [...]
EVENT: CHARMING HOUR
WHY: TO BENEFIT DRESS FOR SUCCESS
WHERE: CHARMING CHARLIE GALLERIA
WHEN: DECEMBER 9
002 houston magazine supporters and Charming Charlie lovers gathered at the Galleria’s new store with one goal in mind, to shop and pay it forward. Guests enjoyed a guilt-free shopping experience, for every seventy-five dollars they spent Charming Charlie generously donated a black purse to [...]
