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letter from the editor

volume 14 | issue 164 PUBLISHER alejandro martinéz ext 2 a.martinez@002mag.com

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

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e are past the halfway marker of the year CARLA VALENCIA DE MARTINEZ and maybe that New Year’s resolution relating to fitness has been long forgotten or maybe you’ve embraced the new fit you. We’re not going to judge you either way, but there’s more than enough motivation in this issue to push you through or just get you started.

From loads of local talent ready to test their fitness at the London Olympics (by the way, you’d be surprised how many Olympians are from Houston, let alone Texas) to some of the most fit and motivated people we’ve come across – Cross Fitters. Plus there are a few fun runs coming to town in the fall that are sure to make your routine a little more exciting; read about those in Things I Love. Plus we sit down with soccer hero Iker Casillas, the guard keeper for Real Madrid, on a quick visit to town last month.

We hope you’ve had a great summer abroad or in town and are ready to get back to your old routine. And look on the bright side: Now that you’ve questioned your fitness level, you can look forward to our September issue which will tease your taste buds with the Food+Drink Issue.

Carla Valencia de Martinéz

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table of contents

COMING IN SEPTEMBER

food+drink issue

AUGUST 2012

46 4 letter from the editor

36 OLYMPIC DREAMS

6 table of contents

42 architecture+design:

8 on our radar

nike+® sportwatch GPS

11 party pics

43 mac® tips 44 it’s cool to get the right fit

46 CROSSING FRONTIERS 48 MENtertainment: nightrider 49 party pics 50 destination: portland, seattle 52 tools + toys + gadgets

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53 party pics 54 chef’s special: plonk 56 dine write: houston texans grille

12 fresh arts scene

58 open

13 party pics

59 tracy’s tasty tidbits

14 calendar

60 the scene

16 museum district

66 houston map

18 FOR ART ‘S SAKE: JAMES TURRELL

67 NATIONAL TREASURE

20 nonprofit: community outreach programs

68 downtown map 69 uptown + galleria map 70 restaurant listings 74 washington+heights way 77 recording: runaway sun 78 club + lounge review: mongoose vs. cobra

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79 bea here now 80 002 nightlife 82 party pics + crossword puzzle

21 party pics 22 art houses + museums + exhibits 24 phone shot 25 gish @ the movies 26 born cool, grow hip 27 green living 28 people of houston

30 RETAIL WRAP: GYROTONIC® HOUSTON 32 costume for cocktails 34 things I ♥

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RETAIL WRAP Target + Neiman Marcus recently announced the Holiday 2012 collection, which will hit the stores on December 1. Twenty-four of the nation’s most influential designers will create a one-time-only holiday collection available at all Target and Neiman Marcus stores. Prices will range from $7.99 to $499.99.

MACY’S LAUNCHES AN EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTION WITH NICOLE RICHIE IN SEPTEMBER. THE NICOLE RICHIE CAPSULE WILL PAY HOMAGE TO THE FASHION ICON’S LUX BOHEMIAN STYLE, RANGING IN PRICE FROM APPROXIMATELY $49 – $149.

PINOT’S PALETTE, a popular arts and crafts studio, will open its doors in September in Sugar Land Town Square. Art teachers direct students with step-by-step instructions on how to recreate the night’s featured painting.

EDWARD SANCHEZ’S VANITY LOUNGE arrives at West Ave. Sanchez and his business partners, Diane and Michael Caplan, will open the Vanity Lounge next to Katsuya in late August 2012.

IKEA powers up their solar panels at the Houston store! This investment reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability and confidence in photovoltaic (PV) technology. IKEA owns and operates each of its solar PV energy systems atop its buildings – as opposed to a solar lease or PPA (power purchase agreement.)

GARDNER LANDRY recently launched the Sessanta Linen Camp Shirt, originally modeled after one of his grandfather’s camp shirts from the Dolce Vita-era Italy. (Sessanta means sixty in Italian, and 1960 was the year Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita was released.) Each shirt sports its own unique hand-dyed pocket created by local, innovative fabric artisans.

H&M ANNOUNCES AN EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2012.

DESTINATION Lowe Enterprises Investors has acquired the HOTEL DEREK. LEI plans to establish further betterments, investing at least $4.5 million in the 314-room boutique hotel situated in the Galleria area. LEI also owns the Hotel Driskill in Austin. Destination Hotels & Resorts is widely acclaimed for operating premier boutique hotel properties.

Hotel ICON celebrates its historic home’s 100th year with the savings of a century. Make off like a bandit every Friday and Saturday with the “100 for $100” package that showcases the Union National Bank building’s just completed multimillion 8. august 12 | www.002mag.com

dollar redesign, including refashioned Congress Street entrance and gorgeous new guestrooms, for just $100 per weekend night. Based on availability for double occupancy and excluding tax through September 8, 2012 only. For reservations, log onto hotelicon.com or call 713.224.4266.

DINEWRITE Uchi will host Community Table Dinners on the second Monday of every month.

Space is limited to ten people and reservations can be made by calling 713.522.4808. At $45 per person, each guest will enjoy a 5-course meal.

CORDÚA RESTAURANTS IS CELEBRATING THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY FEATURING A NEW 8/8 BAR MENU AND 88 SUMMER PRIX FIXE TO KICK OFF THE YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF 8/8 88 REPRESENTS THE OPENING OF MICHAEL CORDUA’S FIRST RESTAURANT ALMOST 25 YEARS AGO IN 1988.

CRAFT BEER FEST is back for Labor Day weekend! According to Brewers Association records there are now almost 2,000 craft breweries in the United States. The three-day event celebration will showcase two signature events: BrewLicious in the Ballroom and BrewHaHa Grand Tasting, both of which have VIP experiences, as well as the regular ticket.

The festivities will begin on Friday, August 31, with BrewLicious in the Ballroom. Located at the Moody Gardens Hotel’s Francis Anne Moody Ballroom, this spectacular evening for suds sippers is for the serious beer and culinary enthusiast.

Chef Aquiles Chavez has a hangover cure! La Fisheria announces his new Sunday Brunch addition from 11:30am until 3:30pm, Sundays in the beachy-feeling turquoise house located at 4705 Inker, just off Shepherd south of I-10. • BRIO Tuscan Grille will open its first Inner Loop site in the former Pesce space in Upper Kirby on August 16.

024 GRILLE OPENS IN THE HEART OF MEMORIAL CITY. EXECUTIVE CHEF DAGAN LYNN LEADS THE TEAM BEHIND A NEW LOCAL BISTRO AND STEAKHOUSE OFFERING A CONTEMPORARY EVOLUTION OF THE CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE IN A WEST HOUSTON HOTSPOT SIZZLING WITH STYLE, AN ENERGIZED LOUNGE AND A SAVVY MENU FEATURING ONLY THE FINEST AVAILABLE 28-DAY, WET-AGED STEAKS, OCEAN-FRESH SEAFOOD, COLORADO LAMB AND LIGHTER LOCAL FAVORITES. AVA is moving upstairs with Alto Pizzeria in the West Ave. shopping center! Stay tuned for more info.

Through the month of August, support the HOUSTON FOOD BANK by indulging in Houston Restaurant Week! Enjoy special menus at the finest eateries throughout town. www.HoustonRestaurantWeek.com PETITE SWEETS CAN NOW BE ENJOYED BY YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND AS WELL! WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS “POOCHES ARE OUR PASSION” MENU, THE DESSERT CAFÉ NOW ALLOWS PETS ON THEIR PATIO. CHEF SUSAN MOLZAN HAS EVEN CREATED A SPECIAL PUPSICLE FOR DOGS LOOKING TO BEAT THE HEAT WITH A REFRESHING TREAT. WWW.PETITESWEETSHOUSTON.COM

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JON SIANI+JESSY YANG, 2012, ARCH602: Monorail Exploded Axo

FOR ART’S SAKE Architecture Center Houston and AIA Houston present the 2012 Texas Student Biennial Exhibition comprised of work from all eight schools of architecture in Texas. On Friday, September 7, ArCH will host a Dean’s Roundtable Discussion featuring the deans of all eight schools and moderated by Texas Society of Architects President-elect and former University of Texas School of Architecture dean, Larry Speck, FAIA. And it’s back! From the same people who created the Mixed Media Music Series at the Museum of Fine Arts, MFAH Mixed Media Designed by IKEA launched last month, transforming the museum scene on select Friday nights. These night-owl events, presented once a month from 8pm until midnight, will feature cocktails and dancing amidst a finely tuned rotation of diverse, high-energy live music and DJs. The schedule continues with parties on August 24, September 21, October 26, November 16 and December 21.

The MFAH received a major $100,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This grant will help fund the MFAH’s workshops and tours on the topic of caring for fine and decorative arts objects made of silver, covering everything from handling, cleaning, photographing, displaying and properly storing such works. Lectures, special events and presentations will also be announced, and will make the collection more accessible to both scholars and the public.

DEVELOPMENT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON is opening a second location with the help of the George Foundation. The foundation pledged a $1 million challenge grant to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center slated to open in the summer of 2015 at the Imperial Development. Once completed, the center will hold six different exhibits and an outdoor space to enhance education and expand cultural awareness of the kids that visit.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON ISSUES CALL FOR DONATIONS WITH NEW “VOTE FOR JOBS: DONATE TO GOODWILL” CAMPAIGN. THE CAMPAIGN IS TAILORED TO ENCOURAGE DONATIONS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, SINCE WE ALL KNOW THAT, AHEM, BUSINESS IS DOWN AS OPPOSED TO THE REST OF THE YEAR. THE PROFIT GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF DONATED ITEMS IS USED TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDE JOB-RELATED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT WITH HOUSTON-AREA EMPLOYERS. Texas parents of an 11-year-old, non-verbal autistic child with a vision impairment and cerebral palsy released a communication app for iPad®, iPhone® and iTouch®. urTalker Pro allows users to communicate simple to complex phrases through a picture exchange system which is preloaded in the app with pictures and sounds. It also allows users to add their own categories, photos, images, voice recordings.

Andrea White challenges middle school readers to help amplify her next novel, Time Angel, via the internet. The Texas children’s book author whose fascinating futuristic novels attract junior high readers and unintentionally teach them some world history has launched a unique interactive “e-book” that provides students the rare opportunity to become “Editors for a Day.”

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GREENLINK BUS SERVICE IS NOW IN OPERATION IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON, THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (DOWNTOWN DISTRICT), BG GROUP AND HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION. THE ROUTE SPANS 2.5 MILES WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 STOPS AND SEVEN BUSES OPERATING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 6:30AM TO 6:30PM. BRILLIANT LECTURE SERIES ANNOUNCES BETTY WHITE AS THE NEXT SPEAKER AT CULLEN THEATER-WORTHAM CENTER ON SEPTEMBER 22. CHECK OUT BRILLIANTLECTURES.ORG. TICKETS WILL BE PRICED FROM $35 – $200.

RELIANT IS BRINGING CUSTOMERS A UNIQUE ELECTRICITY PLAN FEATURING AN INNOVATIVE LEARNING THERMOSTAT TO HELP MANAGE HOME ELECTRICITY USE. RELIANT IS THE FIRST AND ONLY ELECTRICITY PROVIDER IN TEXAS TO OFFER THE NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT WITH THE NEW RELIANT LEARN & CONSERVE PLAN. THE NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT™ LEARNS ABOUT THE CUSTOMER’S LIFESTYLE AND AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTS ITSELF WHEN THEY’RE AWAY; GUIDES THEM TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT TEMPERATURES WHEN THEY’RE HOME; AND FREES THEM FROM PROGRAMMING HASSLES BY CREATING A PERSONALIZED SCHEDULE BASED ON TEMPERATURE-CHANGE HISTORY.

FITNESS THRiVE is Houston’s first integrative health studio offering group and private fitness, yoga and nutrition services providing a cutting-edge, well-designed space where people can systematically work toward reaching realistic and long-lasting health and image goals. Unlike traditional gyms, THRiVE does not require membership fees, allowing its clients to enjoy health services when they want, and how often they want. THRiVE will also have the ability to custom tailor a complete health regimen for someone seeking to incorporate these three concepts on a permanent, yet realistic basis in their lives.

FUEL KITCHEN & HEALTH BAR launched a NEW SUMMER MENU featuring more than a dozen amazingly nutritional, tasty and healthy meals created by their Cordon Bleu-trained chef. Visit them soon and sample their new tasty dishes: Summer Gazpacho, Whipped Kabocha Squash with Candied Pecan, Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken, Gingered Beef, New York Style Cheesecake… just to name a few. In addition to these new menu items, a number of their popular dishes have been tweaked in response to customer feedback. Their new protein cheesecake has been so popular that they now offer it in multiple flavors. Most have zero fat! And the new New York Style Cheesecake has a multigrain crust that’ll have your mouth watering for more. It’s amazing as a protein packed snack or equally satisfying as a dessert and either way it will keep your taste buds happy and your body lean and fit. Also they have developed a new line of summer smoothies and freshly squeezed juices to energize, cleanse and reinvigorate your body for the best of all that summer has to offer.

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

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EVENT LASTING IMPRESSIONS…FROM A DECADE OF DANCE WHY TO BENEFIT THE DOMINIC WALSH DANCE THEATER WHERE HOBBY CENTER AND FOUR SEASONS HOTEL WHEN MAY 4 Guests basked in the candlelight glow during the Dominic Walsh Dance Theater’s tenth anniversary season gala. The evening began with a cocktail reception and performance at the Hobby Center followed by dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel. The 260 black-tied guests settled into the ballroom, which was gorgeously decorated with a mix of round and rectangular tables, crisp white linens and acrylic ghost chairs. Walsh took the stage and presented Carolyn Farb with the company’s second annual Spirit of Dance Award to honor her incredible contributions and devotion.

Dominic Walsh, Carolyn Farb

Photography by Kim Coffman

Brandon and Kay Lobb

Eloise Frischkorn, Michael Bertuccio, Dawn Scannell

Josh and Danielle Batchelor

Stacy and John Andell

Nick Bednorz, Anna Kolodziejska

Nicola Parente, Sofia van der Dys, Aaron Courtland

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fresh arts scene

By Jenni Rebecca Stephenson

EVER EAT AROUND THE SIDES OF THE PIZZA, LEAVING THE FINAL BITE TO BE A PERFECT RATIO OF CHEESE TO PEPPERONI (OR FAVORITE TOPPING) TO TOMATO-FLAVORED DELICIOUSNESS? DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO THE BOTTOM OF A DRUMSTICK® WHERE YOU FIND NOT ONLY ICE CREAM AND PEANUTS, BUT THAT CHUCK OF CHOCOLATE WHICH HAS POOLED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CONE? DID YOU ARRANGE THAT MIX-TAPE FOR YOUR HIGH-SCHOOL SWEETHEART WITH YOUR FAVORITE LOVE SONG AT THE VERY END? MAYBE VANESSA WILLIAMS HAD IT RIGHT WHEN SHE SUGGESTED YOU SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST. IF SO, SOME SUMMER FAVORITES THIS MONTH WILL HELP YOU SAVOR THAT LAST LITTLE BIT OF THE SEASON!

Houston Shakespeare Festival: The Comedy of Errors and Hamlet August 3–12 @ 8:30pm Each summer, since its inception in 1975, the Houston Shakespeare Festival produces a season of two Shakespeare plays in repertory. This year, one has the choice between Hamlet – part supernatural thriller, part revenge tragedy – and The Comedy of Errors, an uproarious farce featuring action, romance, slapstick and not one but two cases of mistaken identity! (This HoustonShakespeare Festival production adds a rowdy Texas flair to the proceedings by transplanting the action from the ancient Greek port city of Ephesus to late 19thcentury Galveston.) Miller Outdoor Theatre– Free! www.milleroutdoortheatre.com Artist SPEAKeasy with Lisa Chow and Y. E. Torres August 15, 6:30pm Fresh Arts regularly hosts artists to present creative presentations about their work in an informal environment, where dialogue is encouraged so the audience can glean further insight into the artist, the artist’s aesthetic and creative process. This month, Fresh Arts invites you to meet the unlikely duo Lisa Chow and Y .E. Torres, the artists behind the collaborative exhibition Once there was, once there wasn’t. Opening with Chow’s sweetly delicate paintings, this exhibition slowly morphs and transforms into Torres’ darkly seductive installation performance, the Bad Unicorn. Exhibition on view through closing reception for Y. E. Torres on August 18 at 7pm, Spacetaker Gallery at Fresh Arts (2101 Winter Street)— Free! www.spacetaker.org

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Tamarie Cooper’s DOOMSDAY REVUE Through August 25 @ 8pm In this magical year of prophecy, the Catastrophic Theatre throws a parade of destruction in Tamarie Cooper’s DOOMSDAY REVUE– the 15th installment of this Houston theatre tradition. Tamarie indulges her audience with a revue of all types of apocalyptic speculation, dousing death and destruction with her signature brand of hilarity. All are invited to celebrate their favorite end-of-the-world moments ranging from zombies to adolescent embarrassment to a Barbie Sex Boat.

Please join us this summer for angst, devastation and dancing cupcakes. DiverseWorks (1117 East Freeway)– Tickets Pay-What-You-Can! www.catastrophictheatre.com

Frame Dance, Fresh Arts and The Black Space August 30–September 2 @ 8pm Fresh Arts invites you to The Black Space, a multimedia dance installation and performance by Lydia Hance’s Frame Dance Productions. Participatory and intimate in design, The Black Space explores the concept of forgiveness and the dichotomy between the sanity and healthiness of letting go and the unresolved anxiety that results from holding on to how others have wronged us. Spacetaker Gallery at Fresh Arts (2101 Winter Street)—$10. www.spacetaker.org

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EVENT SOUTHERN CHARM WHY TINSLEY MORTIMER’S BOOK SIGNING WHERE NEIMAN MARCUS WHEN MAY 17 HPNOTIQ Harmonie celebrated the launch of Tinsley Mortimer’s debut novel “Southern Charm” with a very chic fete at Neiman Marcus Galleria. 100 friends and guests attended the fabulous event, including hostesses Lindsey Love and Elizabeth Petersen. Guests sipped on ice-cold Minty Juleps and munched on delicious macaroons, champagneinfused cupcakes and cakepops from the signature HPNOTIQ Harmonie candy bar. Guests had the chance to candidly mingle with the southern belle as she personally signed complimentary copies of her debut novel to each guest in attendance.

Sabiha Gire, Nadia Gire

Lindsey Love

Kathryn Stelly, Alyssa Perez

Tinsley Mortimer, Lindley Arnoldy

Falynn Derde, Dionella Martinez Photography by Wilson Parish

Monica Williamson, Anita Shaffer, Sue Walters

Natacha La Francesca, Elizabeth Peterson, Marcy de Luna

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TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT ALLEY THEATRE: alleytheatre.org BAYOU MUSIC CENTER bayoumusiccenter.com CWMP: woodlandscenter.org HOBBY CENTER: 713.315.2525 thehobbycenter.org HOUSE OF BLUES: hob.com JONES HALL: 713.227.3974 houstonfirsttheaters.com MAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706 mainstreettheatre.com

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE (MOT): milleroutdoortheatre.com MINUTE MAID PARK: astros.mlb.com RELIANT PARK: reliantpark.com STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE: 713.527.0123 stagestheatre.com TOYOTA CENTER: 1.866.4HOU.TIX toyotacentertix.com WAREHOUSE LIVE: warehouselive.com WORTHAM CENTER: 713.237.1439 houstonfirsttheaters.com

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 7:30pm Bayou Music Center Houston International Jazz Festival 5pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 1 & 6:30pm MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 3pm | Steel Magnolias 3pm Warehouse Girls Rock Camp Showcase 5pm

CWMP Jason Mraz 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 1 & 6:30pm MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: The Comedy of Errors 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs.

Milwaukee Brewers 1:05pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 3pm | Steel Magnolias 3pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Washington Nationals 7:05pm

Warehouse Slaughter Survivors Tour 5pm

W E D N E S DAY Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm HOB United Sounds of Africa 7pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm | Steel Magnolias 7:30pm

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Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm HOB Relient K. 6pm MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Washington Nationals 7:05pm Toyota WWE Smackdown 7pm

Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: The Comedy of Errors 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Washington Nationals 7:05pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm | Steel Magnolias 7:30pm

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Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs.

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AUGUST 8 – 21, 2012 HATCH CHILE FESTIVAL AT CENTRAL MARKET. WWW.CENTRALMARKET.COM 08/11 Reliant Arena Mindless Behavior 7pm

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Minute Maid Astros vs. San Francisco Giants 7:05pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm

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Minute Maid Astros vs. San Francisco Giants 7:05pm Reliant Stadium PRESEASON Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings 6pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm

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CWMP Linkin Park & Incubus 6:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. San Francisco Giants 7:05pm

August 1–31, HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS 2012. Dine out...do good.

For a complete list of participating restaurants, menus and reservation information, visit www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com.

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Alley HYPE 7:30pm | Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 8pm CWMP Kiss & Motley Crue 6:45pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 8pm HOB Cocktails & Covers w/ Thunderpants 8pm MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm

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Alley HYPE 2 & 7:30pm | Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 8pm Bayou Music Center Houston International Jazz Festival 8pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 2 & 8pm HOB Bob Schneider 8pm | MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: The Comedy of Errors 8:30pm | Reliant Stadium Brothers of the Sun Tour w/ Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw 4:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm | Toyota Maze 8pm Warehouse MeWithoutYou 7pm Wortham Houston Area Women’s Center presents Four Songs In The Key 7:30pm

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Bayou Music Center George Lopez: That’s the America I Live In Tour 8pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 8pm HOB Cocktails & Covers w/ Gene’s Addiction 8pm MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: The Comedy of Errors 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers 7:05pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm Warehouse Smokers Club Wortham Fellowship for the Performing Arts: The Screwtape Letters 8pm

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HOB Cocktails & Covers w/ Kozmic Pearl 8pm MOT Fort Bend Theater: Annie 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 7:05pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm

Bayou Music Center George Lopez: That’s the America I Live In Tour 8pm CWMP Identity Festival 2012, 2pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 2 & 8pm HOB Evans Blue Graveyard of Empires 2012 Tour 7pm MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers 6:05pm Reliant Arena Mindless Behavior 7pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm Wortham Fellowship for the Performing Arts: The Screwtape Letters 4 & 8pm

CWMP Iron Maiden 7:30pm MOT The Big Band tribute to Pop, Gospel and a touch of Broadway 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 6:05pm Reliant Stadium PRESEASON Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers 7pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm

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HOB The Ruby Revue Burlesque Show 9pm MOT Steel Drivers w/ The Abrams Brothers 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds 7:05pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm

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MOT Taikoza 8:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm

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museum district

By Pixie Ibañez

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org

Silence, on view thru October 21. Silence is a powerful force. It can produce profound emotions or conjure startling sensory experiences, and it seems inextricably linked to the passage of time. A prerequisite for contemplative thought, silence has become a scarce commodity in today’s media-saturated world. The exhibition and catalogue project Silence considers this important and little-examined subject in modern and contemporary art. Ranging from uncanny to incantatory to experiential, its broad range of works are not all without sound, but all reflect the many ways artists invoke silence to shape space and consciousness.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY www.hcponline.org

30th Annual Juried Membership Exhibition, on view thru August 26. Now in its 30th year, the Juried Membership Exhibition provides all HCP members with the chance to exhibit recently created bodies of work. The exhibition continues to present the most innovative trends and approaches to photography while showcasing the diverse photographic work of HCP’s members. Thirty-six artists have been selected to participate in the exhibition.

3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL www.rothkochapel.org

The Rothko Chapel, founded by John and Dominique de Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary available to people of every belief in a modern meditative environment inspired by the mural canvases of Russian-born, American painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970).

4. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT www.crafthouston.org

Glass Graphica, on view August 18, is an exhibition about the possibilities of glass to convey graphic punch. The show also serves as an unlikely Texas reunion of two artists who met as teacher and student in New York City more than five years ago. Moshe Bursuker, a longtime New Yorker, combines photography and glass in tiled collages that utilize the properties of glassblowing to convey high-contrast images culled from our surroundings. Fluidity of material and a daring combina-

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tion of disparate techniques are at the heart of Miguel Unson’s flame-worked and kiln-cast glass wheels.

5. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org

More Work More Space, on view through September 29. Paolo Piscitelli focuses on the sculptural process and its evolution into a site-specific installation for the John M. O’Quinn Gallery. Piscitelli’s sculptures are often in perpetual state of construction and destruction in which forms of metamorphosis and variations occur, using elements such as adhesive tape, clay, steam, foam and wood. For More Work More Space, Piscitelli will create a wooden sculptural installation (Sculpture Play) and will premiere the video Labor #1, the first of an ongoing series of sculptural video. Started in 2007 this series shows the intimate geometry created by the artist’s hands, the clay and the camera that refer to the elemental practice of the sculptural act.

6. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com

This Museum pays tribute to African-American military history from the Revolutionary War to modern times.

During the 1860s, soldiers of the 10th U.S. Cavalry were nicknamed “Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fighting ability and bravery.

7. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org

The Impact of Racist Ideologies: Jim Crow and the Nuremberg Laws , on view thru August 19. Contrary to common belief, Nazi Germany’s legal assault on the Jews between 1933 and 1945 was not unique in its racial character nor its segregationist aims. There are remarkable similarities between America’s own Jim Crow laws and those in Nazi Germany. As with many Nazi attacks against the Jews, the Nazis took ideas and practices that were common in their own and other cultures and radicalized them to suit their needs. This exhibit will examine the Jim Crow laws – with examples from Houston’s segregationist past – and the Nuremberg laws.

8. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON www.cmhouston.org

Instructables: Made in Your Mind, on view thru November 4, is based on the concepts of Instructables and similar websites. The exhibit explores the quintessential question – What can this be? – and encourages you to build objects out of easily accessible or found materials. Gain understanding between invention and innovation and apply the creative process to devices, procedures, games and other pursuits.

9. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org

Cells: The Universe Inside Us, on view thru August 26, gives visitors a chance to see what happens inside their bodies every day.

Walk through a giant cell, perform virtual experiments, make protein shapes with your shadow and more!

10. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE www.hmns.org

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition , on view thru September 3, showcases more than 300 artifacts retrieved from Titanic’s debris field. The Titanic’s compelling human stories are told through authentic artifacts and exacting re-creations of the ship’s interior.

Delicate bottles of perfume, china bearing the logo of the White Star Line and many other objects collected from the wreck site offer poignant connections to lives abruptly ended or forever changed by one of the world’s greatest maritime tragedies.

11. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org

They’re baaaacck! Orkin presents DINOSAURS! On view thru September 3. Animatronic dinosaurs move, roar and even spit water. This year the exhibit features twice the fun with twice the dinosaurs, including species that were once found in Texas, with all but two found in our region.

12. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org

Yasuaki Onishi: New Installation, on view thru July 27, features commissioned work of Japanese artist Yasuaki Onishi. The site-specific installation coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Center’s new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi. In his “reverse of volume” installations, Onishi uses the simplest materials – translucent plastic sheeting, strings of black glue and fishing line – to create monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space. His process of “casting the invisible” involves draping the sheeting over objects, which are removed to leave only their impressions.

13. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON www.mfah.org

American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the MFAH, on view thru September 16. This exhibition, held in the expansive Brown Foundation Galleries, will reveal the depth, breadth and richness of the MFAH’s holdings in this period of American artistic innovation, from the 18th to the mid-20th century. This exhibition will experiment with the

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integration of decorative arts as well as artworks in other media into the American paintings and sculpture collection; will highlight particular strengths of the collection as well as new acquisitions; and will, quite simply, put more of the collection on view.

14. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org 

PERSPECTIVES 179: Alvin Baltrop, on view thru October 21. Perspectives 179: Alvin Baltrop is the first major museum exhibition of work by this AfricanAmerican photographer. This survey features vintage photographs and rare archival material created by the New York-based artist from the late 1960s until his death in 2004. This exhibition serves to introduce audiences to Baltrop’s visionary talent as a photographer who captured the beauty and decay of some of this country’s most iconic urban landscapes.

15. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON www.junghouston.org 

Founded in 1958, The Jung Center is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to the continuing education of the human spirit through psychology, the arts and the humanities.

16. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org 

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

17. JOHN C. FREEMAN WEATHER MUSEUM www.weathermuseum.org 

Explore animal habitats in the Interactive Climate Zone, touch a tornado, learn how to make your own hurricane preparedness kit and be a weather reporter for WRC-TV. The museum houses nine permanent exhibits and offers many exciting programs including weather camps, Boy/Girl Scout badge classes, teacher workshops, birthday parties and weather labs.

18. ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER www.asiasociety.org 

Treasures of Asian Art: A Rockefeller Legacy, on view thru September 16, is an exhibition of 60 works from one of the finest collections of Asian art in the United States. Selected from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III Collection of traditional Asian art of the Asia Society Museum in New York, the exhibition includes outstanding examples of bronze and stone sculpture and exquisite ceramics. Treasures of Asian Art explores these stunning works by placing them in the context of American collecting of Asian art in the post-World War II period, specifically the collecting practice of Asia Society’s founder, John D. Rockefeller III, and his wife, Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller.

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for art’s sake

Interview by Lance Scott Walker Photography by Gabriella Nissen

James Turrell

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ith a career as long and diverse as yours, with so many works in so many places all over the world, how do you approach a retrospective like the one coming up next year?

Basically, we’re doing it in three museums, because each of the pieces I do are large, so if you want to do 18 works, that means you can do six large ones in three museums, so it’s approaching it by taking a large general work, and each of the museums has different works out of the same period so that each of them is unique. And that helps cover things all the better.

How do you feel out a space? What do you look for in a space?

It depends on if I’m doing a piece that takes any light from outside. If not, it matters less except for size. If it has the ability to work with the light that I want to. The big thing is I need a little distance from you to be able to have this quality of at first seeing light in a very sort of physical and material way and then have it sort of dissolve into its more ephemeral qualities. Then you can see it in both ways at the same time, for a period of time. Since you have this quality of… sort of seeing the magical quality that it can have, but still seeing it as we see light, which we don’t see it as a thing.

So I give it thingness, but then I want to also remind you that it is something we feel.

I’ve always felt that it was being ephemeral.

There’s so many different ways that we perceive light of late, with computers in our lives the way they are. Do you feel like people are taking appropriate time with your works? Do you feel like they’re taking less time with it, or more time with it, whenever they see your exhibits?

Well, you know, these are pieces that kind of unfold over a period of time. It’s best if they take about an hour, so that’s kind of been something that does change, but not that quickly. But it’s changing as the sun does, so it’s nice that people give it that time. And you know… if people don’t, that’s their business. This isn’t an art that’s for everybody.

Have there been any technological developments in the past decade that have changed the way you do things, that have changed your approach or your tools?

It’s certainly been a joy to get this new technology in light. It’s really changed light and the ability to work with it in terms of coloration. I’ve always done that, but it was much more difficult to do before. I used tungsten and halogen light that was filtered, so now it’s very much easier to do. And of course the computer control is nice, too, because instead of doing it the analog way, I can do it digitally. It’s faster and smaller, so it’s made the ability to do it with smaller fixtures that are less noticeable. There are ways that that’s been a great advance, but I thought it would come along sooner when I was young. I didn’t think it would take this long, but it takes a market. It takes the consumer to want it to be able to then get these things to use. I was thinking “we can get to the moon, but it’s very difficult to change the color of light.” That was back in the ’60s. That’s all changed now, and I lived to see it, so that’s been wonderful.

And once it changed, it changed really fast.

Well, it can change, yeah. It has changed fast. In fact, it’s just like right now we’re in a situation much like computers, where the cost for these things is really just com-

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ing down, and yet the ability of them is increasing a hundredfold. It’s quite something. So that’s easier to use in art. Because art is something that has a limited budget. You don’t get everything you want, always. But then, this is something that… I’ve been alive at the right time to see this happen.

Where does your work at the Roden Crater stand? Do you think it will open this year or next?

No, it will be longer than that. This recent downturn has not been a pleasure for raising funds, but I’m not in any different place than the museums are. Museums are having difficulty staying in business, so… we’re doing okay, but I’m not doing as well as I hoped.

It’ll be done when you’re done.

Yes! [laughs] You can do big projects, but it’s something that takes a lot of help, and people getting behind things to make them happen, and they’re all under stress.

Folks are looking forward to it.

I can’t wait to see it myself. I’m one of the ones that wants to see that open, too.

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THESE ARE PIECES THAT KIND OF UNFOLD OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. IT’S BEST IF THEY TAKE ABOUT AN HOUR, SO THAT’S KIND OF BEEN SOMETHING THAT DOES CHANGE, BUT NOT THAT QUICKLY.

An exhibition of SIX HOLOGRAMS BY JAMES TURRELL is ongoing at Hiram Butler Gallery, 4520 Blossom Street.

Tuesday through Saturday, 10am–5pm until August 15.

713.863.7097 or www.hirambutler.com

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nonprofit

by Susan M. Bynam

Game On! UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN HOUSTON LARGELY BENEFIT FROM THE BENEVOLENCE OF SPORTS-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT, RESULTING IN FREE TENNIS RACQUETS FOR SOME AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUN FELLOWSHIP WITH ALL-STAR ATHLETES FOR OTHERS.

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DUCATION IS INDISPENSIBLE FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IS THE PRIMARY VEHICLE BY WHICH ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH CAN LIFT THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY TO BECOME NOT ONLY ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS, BUT PRODUCTIVE LEADERS OF SOCIETY. YET, STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT INTERVENING SUPPORT SYSTEMS ARE CRITICAL TO MAXIMIZE ACHIEVEMENT.

Take for instance, the phenomenon of sports. Studies have shown that youth who participate in sports show improvement in school, for they are constantly learning new skills, demonstrating those skills and learning how to work hard to achieve goals. These habits transfer to academic preparation. Many sports programs even include academic components. Youth in low-income urban and rural communities who often face difficult and persistent challenges benefit from involvement in sports by having access to consistent support and encouragement they might not receive in their homes, schools or communities. However, they often have limited access to sports programs and such resources.

Tennis Express, a full-service specialty retailer in Houston, and former Houston Oiler and NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon understand the harsh reality of such limited access and have both taken bold steps to make an impactful difference.

In recent days, Tennis Express, in partnership with the Houston Tennis Association (HTA) and Houston’s National Junior Tennis and Learning Program, launched “The Express Yourself Racquet Giveaway,” providing local youth age 10 and under with a free junior racquet (a $20 value) in exchange for their art, reading or writing submission to the National Junior Tennis League’s annual summer contest and successful completion of on-court programming (a Certificate of Achievement is presented by Tennis Express and a photo is taken of each child to commemorate his/her achievement in

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the program). Brad Blume, tennis racquet giveaway visionary and founder of Tennis Express, works closely with HTA in supporting the game of tennis, its growth in Houston and rewarding youth for giving their best – on and off the court. Per Harold Graham, committed volunteer for HTA, “HTA has offered junior tennis programs in partnership with the City, surrounding counties and school districts in the area for over 20 years. What is most exciting is when an individual like Brad supports HTA with the full weight of his business. HTA gains more strength with its public and private partners to build and grow the game of tennis in Greater Houston.”

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ETTING INTO THE GAME OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS HAS NEVER BEEN MORE REWARDING FOR 10 DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING TWO FROM HOUSTON (i.e., one National Honor Society grad, hailing from Jack Yates High, raised by a single mom and bound for Midwestern University and another graduate diagnosed with Sickle Cell Beta-Thalassemia, determined to complete high school, and bound for Lamar University). Scholarships were made possible through Warren Moon’s successful “12th Annual Sports Dream Bowl,” held the weekend of June 23, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV, benefiting the Urban Youth Scholarship Fund. Heralded as the premier cause-based athlete event in Las Vegas, athletes, celebrities and other familiar faces (Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Michael Irvin, Cam Newton, Robert Horry, Von Miller and Dwight Freeney – to name a few) joined Moon to raise funds for higher education for disadvantaged youth who demonstrate outstanding academic and community achievement. Following a star-studded scholarship awards ceremony, students were treated to a fun-filled day of bowling and fellowship with athletes and celebrities. Per Moon, “In the current day where education costs are at an alltime high, it is important for those who’ve succeeded to help those who strive to achieve.

At the Bowl, we are able to give the students a memorable and inspiring experience in addition to the financial support.”

For more info about tennis programming in Houston, visit the HTA website at www.HoustonTennis.org.

To learn more about the Sports Dream Bowl or to become involved, visit www.Sports1Marketing.com.

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EVENT SOUTH OF THE BORDER WHY 2012 GLASSELL SCHOOL OF ART BENEFIT AND AUCTION WHERE 1001 BISSONNET WHEN MAY 11

Lane and Bob Schultz Photography by Jenny Antill

Guests were greeted by a margarita pit stop stocked with buckets full of colorful maracas as they entered the tented outdoor space decorated with rustic chandeliers and colorful fiesta-themed centerpieces. Traditional Mexican paper flowers made for very folkloric decor as guests enjoyed a Latin inspired three-course meal by Jackson and Company. Partygoers cha-chaed in their fiesta attire to the tunes of Changoman featuring guitarist Billy Cohn from Houston and Robert Aaron and Ned Sublette who flew in from New York City.

John and Cecile Puckett

David and Estela Cockrell

Greg Fourticq, Amy Purvis, Terry Wayne Jones

Allison and David Ayers

Lisa and Russell Sherrill

David and Heidi Gerger

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art houses+museums+exhibits

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1. hannah bacol busch gallery | 2. hooks-epstein gallery 3. redbud gallery | 4. barbara davis gallery | 5. sonja roecsh gallery

MUSEUMS 1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM www.1940airterminal.org 8325 Travelair Rd. 713.454.1940 ART CAR MUSEUM www.artcarmuseum.com 140 Heights Blvd. 713.861.5526 BLAFFER ART MUSEUM www.blaffer.org 4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521 GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.galveston.com 2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403 HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org 1100 Bagby 713.655.1912 HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM www.houstonfiremuseum.org 2403 Milam 713.524.2526 MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORY www.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652 MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu 7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997 ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org 2401 Munger 713.926.6368 PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org 2521 Holman 713.526.7662 STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART www.stationmuseum.com 1502 Alabama 713.529.6900 UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.tsu.edu/museum 3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

ART HOUSES 18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com 249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099 AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY + BOUTIQUE www.aerosolwarfare.com 2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369

ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com 2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Thru August 31, Sky, Trees and Earth by Margaret Miller

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ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org 1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530 Thru August 31, Salon Style by Larry Bob Phillips BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com 4411 Montrose 713.520.9200 Thru August 25, ArtHouston 2012 BERING & JAMES GALLERY www.beringandjames.com 805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101 BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com 1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954 BOOKER-LOWE GALLERY www.bookerlowegallery.com 4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541 CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com 2219 Canal St. 713.228.3848 CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc 4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613 COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE www.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616 DAKOTA GALLERY www.dakotaframing.com 2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440 DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com 5321 Feagan 713.542.3802 Opens August 31, Enlight by Emily Sloan DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com 2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151 Thru August 31, ArtHouston 2012 DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com 1724 Richmond 713.520.1200

DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org 1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346

H GALLERY www.hgallery.org 617 W. 19th 713.417.4888

DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com 1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com 6900 S. Rice. 713.527.0523 Thru September 30, Contemporary Watercolor Fine Art by Sirum Guan

FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org 1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522 G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com 301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842 GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com 1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547 GALLERY SONJA ROESCH www.gallerysonjaroesch.com 2309 Caroline 713.659.5424 Thru August 25, UNIT GITE GALLERY www.thegitegallery.com 2024 East Alabama St. 713.523.3311 GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com 2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405 GREEN HOUSE GALLERY www.greenhouseartgallery.com 716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462 GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com 2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701

HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info 3517 Austin 713.718.6600 HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERY www.hollywoodframegallery.com 2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885 HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIES www.hooksepsteingalleries.com 2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718 Thru August 16, Adjusted Memories by Deborah Ballard HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERY www.houstonlandmarkgallery.com 1200 McKinney 713.927.8800 HOUSTON STUDIOS 707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951 IMAGO DEI www.imagodeigallery.com 2525 Robinson St. #100, 713.520.5557 INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com 3901 Main St. 713.526.7800 Thru August 18, New Paintings: Gallery Artists

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KINZELMAN ART CONSULTING www.kinzelmanart.com 3909 Main St. 713.533.9923 KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com 703 Yale 713.626.0175 Opens August 4, The Book and The Cover

by Cisco Tucker Kolkmeier

NEW GALLERY www.newgalleryhouston.com 3225 Milam St. 713.520.7053 Opens August 6, Classic Abstraction, a group exhibit NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com 6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664

LAURA RATHE FINE ART www.laurarathe.com 2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700

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

LAURA U COLLECTION www.laurau.com 1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com 3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945

TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.org 333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213 Thru August 3, Enmascarados: Homage to Lucha Libre

LAZZARA ART GALLERY www.gallerialazzara.com 5400 Mitchelldale St. 713.681.0681

PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122

THE ARTFUL CORNER www.theartfulcorner.com 3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278

M2 GALLERY www.gallerymsquared.com 339 W. 19th St. 713.861.6070

POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com 5102 Center St. 713.868.9337

McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988 Thru August 18, A Golden Time of Day: A Thematic Group Exhibit

POST GALLERY www.postgallery.com By appointment only. 713.622.4241

McMURTREY GALLERY www.mcmurtreygallery.com 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238 Thru August 31, Systematic Motion by Trey Egan MEEK STUDIO & GALLERY www.meekgallery.com 1824 Spring St. #109, 713.259.9226 MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com 2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671 MIDTOWN ART CENTER www.midtownartcenter.com 3414 La Branch 713.521.8803 MONTROSE ART SOCIETY www.montroseartsociety.com 4715 Main St. 713.316.0402 MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 Thru August 18, Woven Landscapes

by Bethany Johnson

THORNWOOD GALLERY www.thornwoodgallery.com 2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278 VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY www.vaughanchristopher.com 1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816

RECORD RANCH GALLERY www.cactusmusictx.com 2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com 4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977 Thru August 31, Justin Garcia

REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com 303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532 Thru August 27, Countenance by Kyle Farley

WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966

RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com 1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074

WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net 2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082

RUDOLPH PROJECTS I ARTSCAN GALLERY www.rudolphprojects.com 1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836

XNIHILO GALLERY www.xnil.org 2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846

S & T ART & DESIGN www.sandtartanddesign.com 2424 Sawyer Heights 281.250.4889

ZARPOSH INDIA GALLERY www.zarposhindia.com 5910 Southwest Fwy. 713.668.2948

SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com 2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313

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SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com 3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330

MOTHER DOG STUDIOS www.motherdogstudios.com 720 Walnut 713.229.9760

SPRING ST. STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info 1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082

NAU-HAUS GALLERY www.texascollaborative.com 223 E. 11th St. 713.261.1409

STUDIO SEVEN 1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555

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STORM ROLLING IN AT GALVESTON Amy A. Whitfield

EASY RIDER! Jackie Castaneda

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59 JAM ON na di o R a lg O

"CALL ME" Jessica Cas tanon

I COME IN PEACE! Alex Luster

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ART FILMS ARE GOOD FOR THE SOUL…TAKE A FRIEND TO ONE.

By Sarah Gish

INDIE FILMS ALL OVER As I plopped down to see an indie flick (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) last month at the Edwards Weslayan, I was fascinated by their “Go Big or Go Home” campaign to encourage moviegoers to see films on the big screen – and I’m encouraging you to do the same: Please try to see films on the big screen as much as possible, the way filmmakers intended them to be screened. I was surprised that the mainstream theatre had scored that particular indie flick, but as new manager (and movie critic) Martin Duran told me, it’s been happening more lately, so be sure to check all theatres when looking for films of substance. And if you’re nervous they won’t have interesting fare in the concession stands, doncha worry: They’ve got some espresso drinks and exotic teas. It’s not Sundance or the River Oaks, but it’s a start. Speaking of those two theatres, here’s what they have on the books for August: Sundance Houston (www.sundancecinemas.com) has Kumare (8/3-9); A Cat in Paris (8/10-16); The Imposter River Oaks (8/17-24); and Dark Horse (8/24-30).

The (www.landmarktheatres.com) has several midnighters lined up: Pulp Fiction (8/3 and 8/4); The Room (8/10); The Rocky Horror Picture Show (8/11); and one of my personal faves, Dazed and Confused (8/17 and 8/18). They are also still showing the magical film Beasts of the Southern Wild and Killer Joe (8/10, pictured), featuring Matthew McConaughey as a Texas murderer.

BRAT PACKERS AND HUSTLERS Pack plenty of ice and cold drinks so you can brave the heat at Miller Outdoor Theatre (www.milleroutdoortheatre.com) where they’re taking a bow to “Brat Pack” films with Sixteen Candles (8/21); The Breakfast Club (8/22); and Pretty in Pink (8/23). NCM Fathom Events (www.fathomevents.com) is premiering two live broadcasts this month: DCI 2012: Big, Loud & Live 9, about the 2012 Drum Corps International World Championship Prelims (8/9, pictured) and RiffTrax Live: “Manos” The Hands of Fate (8/16), in which the goofy stars of “Mystery Science Theatre 3000” will take on what they consider the worst film ever. The Contemporary Arts Museum (www.camh.org) is co-hosting with the Aurora Picture Show a Video Jam on 8/23 (sadly, their CINEPLEX was dismantled this month). The annual “Summer Israeli Film Showcase” (www.erjcc.org) wraps up on 8/23 with the 1972 film The Policeman, and 14 Pews (www.14pews.org) is showing Trouble the Water (8/29), which is the story of 2 hustlers-turned-heroes dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

ANIME AND LOST ARTISTS Summer is not quite over yet (well, really, it won’t be over until October…) so if you have kids and are looking for fun films with flair, look no further. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) is wrapping up their popular “Reel Kids” program with The Adventures of Prince Achmed (8/2) and films from the Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.org) summer 2012 “Boot Camp” (8/4). The Aurora staff is bravely letting little ankle-biters into their groovy new space for the “I Can Do Anything! Popcorn Kids Film Screening” (8/24). Yours truly was the curator and I can’t wait for you to see these unique films – one is about a child with a hole in his head and another features a hop-scotchin’, ruby slipper-ed redhead (nope, it’s not me!). The MFAH has a great adult lineup, too: They are wrapping up their “Castles in the Sky” Japanese anime series of newly struck 35mm prints of films from Studio Ghibli which includes Hayao Miyazaki on its roster (films screen through 8/19) and they are premiering several films, including Lost Bohemia (8/11, pictured) about the eviction of artists from apartments above Carnegie Hall that had been open for over a century to artists such as Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando.

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POWER

born cool. grow hip.

PLAY

By Pixie Ibañez

WITH RATES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND DIABETES SKYROCKETING IN RECENT YEARS, IT’S IMPERATIVE WE GET CHILDREN OFF THE COUCH AND INTO A MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. GETTING YOUR CHILDREN ACTIVE NOW WILL NOT ONLY HELP THEM ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS LATER IN LIFE, IT WILL BOOST THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. JUST MAKE IT FUN! INCORPORATING GROUP FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR CHILDREN IN A WAY THAT ENGAGES THEM AND KEEPS THEM INTERESTED AND CHALLENGED IS THE KEY. HERE ARE SOME GREAT HOUSTON PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM.

DANCE: PLANET FUNK ACADEMY They specialize in hip-hop and urban dance classes, but also offer break dancing and contemporary/jazz. With all different ages and levels of experience, everyone is sure to fit right in. Classes are instructed by top-of-the-line choreographers insuring kids will learn the best style, coordination, rhythm, performance endurance and athletic techniques that they possibly can. All classes are open to walk-ins with no pre-registration or commitments needed.

Just come and go as you please! The classes are ongoing and have no start/end date, so you can come in any day and get your groove on.

5731 Logan Lane, 713.802.1772 | www.planetfunkacademy.com

CAPOEIRA: BRAZILIAN ARTS FOUNDATION Learning a discipline such as Capoeira at an early age is an invaluable experience for any child. Capoeira is the national treasure of Brazil, a unique Afro-Brazilian martial art played in a ‘roda,’ or circle, between two players. But don’t be fooled by the word “play” – the game challenges physical agility and coordination, as well as strategy and interaction. Students learn the physical art, as well as how to play music (an essential component of the game) on a variety of instruments, sing and speak Portuguese. All of these skills add to the expressive and creative nature of Capoeira and engages participants in a full-body workout.

1133 E. 11th Street, 713.862.3300 | www.brazilianarts.org

MARTIAL ARTS: TIMBERLINE FITNESS STUDIO

Pro Dynamic Youth Fitness Programs, coached by a former NFL defensive back, offers personal and group training to youth ages 8–17. They specialize in sports performance for youths and collegiate athletes. Their goal is to achieve your fitness and athletic potential through participation in a comprehensive performance-training program designed to build speed agility, strength and endurance. Training programs consists of Cross Fit workouts, plyometric drills, foot and agility drills as well as cardio training.

Taekwondo can be very traditional, but also a dynamic sport. On the traditional side, students learn selfdefense plus traditional tenets like courtesy, integrity and respect. As a sport Taekwondo has two main styles, ITF and WTF (aka Olympic Style Sparring). At Timberline, children have the advantage of learning all these styles plus more. The program runs year-round, but in the summer and during other school breaks there are special classes offered such as: personal training, general fitness, rock climbing, boxing, kickboxing, tumbling and Japanese Kata. The program focuses on each child’s individual abilities and once they’ve been assessed they are encouraged to master their skills as well as achieve better self-esteem, confidence and discipline.

10400 Rockley Road, 281.741.9477 | www.prodynamicfitness.com

3939 Montrose Boulevard, 713.523.7007 | www.timberlinefitness.com

SPORTS TRAINING: PRO DYNAMIC FITNESS

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GREEN LIVING

by NEW LIVING

By Amanda DeMers for New Living | Photography by Mikiko Kikuyama

LET’S SEE, FLOORING THAT IS BOTH HISTORICAL AND SUSTAINABLE PLUS IT’S SOURCED DIRECTLY FROM LOCAL HOMES BEING TORN DOWN? YES, PLEASE. THERE ARE MANY LARGE COMPANIES MARKETING WOOD THAT IS “SUSTAINABLY HARVESTED” BUT MANY OF THESE CLAIMS ARE MISREPRESENTED (OR “GREEN WASHED”). NOTHING IS MORE SUSTAINABLE THAN WOOD SALVAGED DIRECTLY FROM LOCAL URBAN SOURCES. New Living stocks a vast line of reclaimed lumber.

Working with dumpster divers like Joseph Fowler from Forest Construction, The Woodshop of Texas and New Living’s own Cooper Meader’s – it is possible to salvage wood from old barns, warehouses, lakes and mills into beautiful hardwood floors and furniture. This spring Cooper pulled out a log from Lake Travis that had been petrified over the last hundred years. He turned this piece into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind coffee table. Not only are these products 100% recycled but they are also formaldehyde free and safe for your family.

Many companies market sustainable wood and then seal it with toxic stains and sealers, completely ignoring the environmental health aspects of the green movement.

New Living offers reclaimed white oak and reclaimed antique heart of pine flooring. Most of the white oak comes from nineteenth century barns and warehouses in the Midwest, while the majority of the antique pine comes from old factories and warehouses.

Joseph Fowler salvaged wood

These buildings date back to as early as 1820 and as late as 1920, which minimizes chemical additives, maximizes wood strength and durability, and adds unique historical character to your home. It also means that no new trees were harmed in the making of your flooring.

After choosing between oak and pine, remodelers can specify their preferred level of “character” of the planks, ranging from nearly perfect to beautifully imperfect – featuring nail holes and other deep scarring. Once installed, the wood is finished with a beautiful and healthy European oil finish in your color choice.

STILL NOT SURE IF RECLAIMED WOOD IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Come by New Living and view some antique pine and white oak flooring installations on the display stage. And even more importantly, the next time one of your neighbors is tearing town an old home to build something new, please call New Living, Habitat for Humanity, or ask around for anyone who is interested in salvaging old wood.

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CLAUDETTE HILLIARD occupation Retired

people of houston

GABRIELA GERHART origin Czech Republic sign Gemini occupation Founder and President of The Motherhood Center

Photography by Anthony Rathbun

DANA HOWARD sign Aquarius origin Houston occupation Optometrist and Owner of Memorial Park Vision (www.Memorial ParkVision.com)

1. CLAUDETTE HILLIARD • What was the best concert you ever attended?

Willie Nelson, Fourth of July Picnic in early 70’s.

• What is your favorite movie? Singin’ in the Rain.

• How would you describe your style?

Somewhere between sweaty and not sweaty.

• What is the last book you read? Franklin and Eleanor.

• Do you own more shoes or purses?

I have 15 pair of workout shoes…so, shoes.

2. GABRIELA GERHART • If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be? Ellen DeGeneres.

• What is one thing you can’t live without? Love.

• Who is your favorite musician? Andrea Bocelli.

• What was the best concert you ever attended?

It was the second month after I had arrived to the US, Depeche Mode concert.

3. DANA HOWARD • What’s your favorite trend? Geek Chic, big plastic eyewear.

• If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

If I were a little taller I would not have to wear such high heels.

• Where is your favorite place to hang out?

For some quiet time – Central Market, second floor, reading a book.

• Where do you plan to go on your next vacation? Cape Town, South Africa.

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Photography by David Brown

YEARS IN OPERATION 14.5 – all 14.5 offering Pilates, added Gyrotonic and Thai Massage 12 years ago, added aerial arts training 4 years ago.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS BUSINESS? I went into college as a professional modern dancer but had an unsupportive father (he didn’t see the future in art...hmmmmm) so I studied physical therapy for two years and then because of my touring schedule (you can take the art degree away from the girl but you can’t take the artist out of the girl) I switched to exercise physiology. Pilates and Gyrotonic were just an extension of my dance career. The aerial portion has been my passion (I’ve been performing in the air since 1989 *gulp*). It took me awhile to bring aerial to Houston … but now it’s here!

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU? Oh, my … my teachers, my students, my daughter, other artists/people daring to venture out of their comfort zone … I find inspiration everywhere.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER STUDIOS? Well … I don’t know of any other aerial arts studios in the Houston area. We are in the process of putting Houston on the map for aerial training. I am a part of a group that will become a national organization focusing on safety in aerial training.

Oh, and we are set up for performances!

We do 4-8 performances a year!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITES THINGS GYRO-RELATED RIGHT NOW? Gyro-related … modern dance on the Gyrotonic tower … SO much fun! The tower becomes your dance partner.

As for aerial, besides my passion for my current dance piece, “Thread” (I have a professional performing company that is also housed under this roof) on fabric and fabric type swings, I am working on an aerial piece on a giant spiral Christmas tree for our holiday showcase.

NEW AERIAL CLASSES COMING IN THE FALL: VauLt Aerial Rope™ and VauLt Aerial Tippy Lyra™.

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vault houston/gyrotonic® houston OWNER AMY ELL

1824 SPRING ST. #124., HOUSTON, TX 77007 | 713.880.8161 | WWW.GYROTONICHOUSTON.COM

COMING UP PERFORMANCES

•OPEN REHEARSAL FOR “THREAD” AUGUST 25, AT 6PM. (WE ARE TOURING THIS WORK TO PENASCO, NM.) •STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY PERFORMANCE SEPTEMBER 28 AND 29, AT 8PM •“THREAD” OCTOBER 19 AND 20, AT 8PM •HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE DECEMBER 21 AND 22, AT 8PM

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5 TIPS FOR ACHIEVING YOUR PERFECT PRACTICE

1. Patience with where you are now.

2. Perseverance – if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

3. A positive outlook.

4. Cross training/stretching. (I encourage aspiring aerialists to combine yoga/ Gyrotonic/Air-Tone™/stretching program and their aerial classes for injury prevention.)

5. Training frequency 2-–3x a week if you want to progress. (1x a week to merely look buff!)

PLACE FOR COFFEE Catalina CITY TO SHOP NY TRAVEL DESTINATION Everywhere! I am setting up aerial programs in Germany, Iceland and Costa Rica before year’s end! Love it!

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La Mode -2013 W. Gray 713.572.0022 H&M - 500 Baybrook Mall 1.855.466.7467 Zara - 5085 Westheimer Rd. 713.439.0995 Bergdorf Goodman - 212.753.7300

costume for cocktails

Styling by Beatrice Allen Photography by Gabriella Nissen Illustration by Alex Rosa

A COUPLE MONTHS AGO WE WERE CRUSHING ON THE CARDIFF DRESS BY LNA. IT APPEARED HERE IN BLACK. THIS MONTH WE TAKE THE RED VERSION AND SWITCH IT UP. THE OPTIONS WITH THIS STAPLE ARE ENDLESS!

There is nothing more special than a personalized piece. This pouch is our new clutch for day or night, casual or formal – this piece can do it all.

Goyard pouch @ Bergdorf Goodman

DIFFERENT DAY,

SAME DRESS Wear it alone, back exposed with the sexy cutout, or layer a cropped tee now and sweater, tights, boots in the colder months. Totally worth it!

Cardiff dress in red by LnA @ La Mode How we long for the days of old Axl! All the world was right. This crop tee is super soft, a great price and nostalgic. So what if I was 5 when debut album Appetite for Destruction came out?! I love them no less. Guns N’ Roses crop tee @ H&M

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Embellishments take the mundane and make it exciting. Studs transform a simple t-strap sandal to rock n’ roll.

Studded sandals @ Zara Rather than load up the accessories, we’ll let the outfit do the talking and just add some large sunglasses.

Elizabeth and James Fairfax sunglasses @ www.shopbop.com

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things i like

LOVE

By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Sofia van der Dys

Although I am generally not a fan of flats, these bad boys have become my daily comfort this summer.

BALENCIAGA T-STRAP SANDAL. www.balenciaga.com

I have been a long-time fan of the NIKE AIR RIFTS. They aren’t the most common show out there, but they are super comfortable and versatile. I use them for light workouts or just preworkout.

I hate feeling like I have no control over my household, computer or life. And lately, I feel so inundated with stuff. Both tangible and in a technical cloud that invisibly follows me everywhere, adding 50lbs to my total weight. It wakes me up at night sometimes wanting to organize anything! Enter BREWSTER. This app is a personalized address book promising to bring together everyone I know across my personal address book, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. You get the point. It merges my contacts and makes connections clear that I couldn’t see. I already feel more in control. www.brewster.com

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I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE COLOR RUN ON NOVEMBER 11TH. THIS RACE IS MORE ABOUT FUN THAN COMPETITION. BASICALLY YOU START OUT WEARING WHITE (THAT’S A RULE) AND YOU END UP “LOOKING LIKE YOU FELL INTO A WILLY WONKA, TIE-DYED VAT OF COLORED GOODNESS.” EACH KILOMETER IS ASSOCIATED WITH A COLOR, AS YOU HIT THAT KM YOU GET BLITZED BY THAT COLOR. DON’T WORRY: THE DYES ARE 100% NATURAL AND SAFE. IF THIS DOESN’T SOUND LIKE FUN, YOU NEED TO LOOSEN UP. WWW.THECOLORRUN.COM

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Goodbye wrinkles. I love my Clarisonic® brush, so when Nordstrom recently sent me the OPAL™ SONIC INFUSION SYSTEM with Anti-Aging Sea Serum, I decided to give it a go. It’s so easy to use and it can’t hurt to prevent. Not sure if it works yet, but it feels great and is super hydrating. Available at Nordstrom.

Yes, this is a big bottle of water and maybe I could just remember to take my reusable one every day, but sometimes (most days) life doesn’t work out that way and this big-ass bottle of electrolyte water from WHOLE FOODS reminds me to hydrate. It’s the perfect size to make sure I get all the H20 I need in a day for my active life.

AND IF THE COLOR RUN DOESN’T SOUND MESSY ENOUGH, CHECK OUT THE MIGHTY MUD DASH. THIS 5K CHALLENGE GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST YOURSELF WITH 20 OBSTACLES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A 30-YARD MUD TRENCH, TIPPY TOES, HAY TIMES, LARGE CARGO NETS, COLOSSAL MUD PITS, WIRE BEAR CRAWLS, MIGHTY VALLEY AND A GIANT MUD SLIDE. WWW.MIGHTMUDDASH.COM.

I LOVE ALL THESE FUN WAYS TO STAY FIT AND CHALLENGE YOURSELF.

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aving represented Team USA three times for men’s Track & Field and having already set foot on the Olympic stage twice, Darvis Patton, who prefers to be called “Doc,” is expected to bring a veteran presence to London at the 4x100m relay. And the Dallas native is OK with it.

Patton explains how this time around he’s been searching deep within to see how he can improve from years past. Asking himself things like “how can I be a tenth of a second faster,” which in his sport is a light year. Although he’s no novice to the sport and the Olympics, he’s still charged with a lot of pressure heading into the Games. “I haven’t had a lot of luck with the relays lately; I’ve been a part of the mishaps,” Patton admits as he recalls being labeled the “black cat” by fans. “We owe it, especially myself as I can’t speak for everyone else, to the fans of Team USA a gold medal, a finished relay. We want to show the world that the U.S Track & Field men’s team is #1.”

The U.S. Men’s 4x100m relay team hasn’t finished a relay since 2007, and Patton has been at the helm of those botched baton passes and other disqualifications in 2008, 2009 and again in 2011.

“I’m blessed beyond belief to get another shot at the Olympics. I feel I’ve been given another chance to bring success to U.S. Track & Field. Other athletes wished they didn’t strike out at their last at-bat in the College World Series, but I’m lucky enough for a chance to correct that wrong,” Patton explains.

Coming off one of the fastest times of his career, Patton urges fans to keep the faith for him and his teammates. “Everyone’s rightfully calling London ‘redemption’ and I’m just happy to be a part of it,” he says. Quick to be humble, Patton credits much of his success to his teammates, coaches, family and even his massage therapist.

Patton holds a silver medal from his showing back in 2004 in Athens (along with three other medals from the World Championships and Pan Am Games) and declares he’s going to return home to Texas with more. “I need more of those. I’m coming home with more hardware this time – preferably gold,” he affirms.

“I’m extremely blessed to be where I am. You have a better chance of winning the lottery than making an Olympic team – with that I just may go play the lottery. After I win another medal,” he chuckles.

DOC PATTON

Follow Patton and his Olympic quest on Twitter @Doc_Patton.

SPRINTER LOOKING FOR

By Jayme Lamm | Photography by Victah Sailer

REDEMPTION IN LONDON

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BIG DREAMS FOR

JONATHAN HORTON AT 26, THE HOUSTON OLYMPIAN IS AMONG THE OLDEST GYMNASTS TO BE COMPETING IN LONDON. INTENT ON DEFYING CONVENTION, THE 5’1” POWERHOUSE IS SET ON WINNING AGAIN. AND AGAIN. The U.S. team won the bronze medal in Beijing in 2008 and you got silver. Do you think these will be your last Olympic Games?

The only plans I have for after the Olympics are to keep going. I feel like I still have gas in the tank. I’d like to go another four years and make the team in Brazil. There are very few male gymnasts that continue until they’re 30 years old – that’s how old I’ll be in 2016.

Most guys retire when they’re right out of college when they’re, like, 21 or 22 years old. But I feel like I’m not the typical gymnast.

What are your goals this time?

I believe our team is good enough to be the Olympic champion. The United States gymnastics team has not won the Olympic gold medal since 1984 and I think we have the talent to do it. Japan and China are going to be very tough to beat.

I want to lead the team so we can accomplish that goal. That’s my number one goal. Anything after that will be a bonus.

As a man, do you think doing gymnastics affected your social life growing up?

I’ve always loved gymnastics and people have always accepted me as the gymnast. It’s kind of my identity. Even in high school, people knew me as the little guy who was awesome at gymnastics. I accepted that role and always enjoyed being that person. My best friends are the gymnasts who compete by my side.

What made you so focused that you never quit?

I enjoy a challenge. I feel that God has given me the right body and the right mind for this sport.

My parents put me in this sport because I was a hyperactive kid and

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By Nadia Michel

they wanted me to burn some energy. Come to find out it was the perfect fit for me. Since the day I started when I was four I’ve never wanted to quit. Sometimes you get injuries and sometimes it’s really tough but overall I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

Do you play any other sports in your spare time?

Every now and then I’ll play a round of golf but I’m not any good at it! I love to ride motorcycles; I’ve got 2 sport bikes. My wife rides with me. I’m really into cars and video games. But I’ve never really had time to play other sports.

What are some of the perks of winning an Olympic medal?

My life changed in every way, shape and form after winning the silver medal in 2008. From the recognition that I get, to how little kids in the sport act around me. I still see myself as just a normal guy. When I’m around 10- and 11-year-old boys, they look up to me like people look up to Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.

Also, I feel like I understand now what it takes to accomplish a goal, to make a dream come true. I understand how to devote every bit of time towards something, and I now feel like I can help people reach for a goal and make it come true.

Favorite Restaurant Gringo’s Mexican Restaurant Favorite Sports Car Black Corvette Z06

What’s your advice for mak ing dreams come true?

My advice to people all the time is first and foremost to set a goal. Then, don’t let anything get in your way. I know it sounds cliché, but it’s very true. A lot of us that have reached our goals, we are very persistent.

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CHRISTINA LOUKAS

MAKING WAVES BUT NO SPLASH

By Nadia Michel

You placed 9th in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. What is your goal for London 2012?

In 2008, my goal was to make the finals because that’s what I knew I was capable of doing. This time around, I definitely want to go for the gold medal, or top three. Any kind of medal would be good!

No matter what you do in the air, it all comes down to getting the right entry in the water. And getting no splash. That’s how you get 10s. The point of diving is to do a really hard dive and get in the water with no water splashing up.

How did you end up becoming a diver?

I did gymnastics for so long and got kind of burned out. I was a little kid and it was taking my whole life so I wanted something that was more fun and not as intense. I started diving and was doing really well at it so quickly. I made it to Nationals the first year I tried. It was an easy transition. I was about 12 years old.

Why did you choose’ the 3m springboard?

The 10m platform is a little too high for me. I had to do it in college but I never really enjoyed it up there. I mean you are standing 33 ft. above the water and looking down and thinking ‘this is really high!’

“I PRACTICE THOSE FIVE DIVES LIKE, 70 TIMES”

Photography by Mitchell Haaseth/NBC Olympics

What are you thinking in that moment before you jump?

Before I go out, I talk to my coach who gives me a couple cues to think about when I’m on the board. I think about those few things, take a deep breath and let my body do the rest. I try not to overthink it.

You are from Illinois. Why train in Texas?

I was ready to change programs because I trained at Indiana University for six years and felt I needed a new environment and a new pair of eyes to watch me and help me with my technique. I knew there was a really good coach in The Woodlands – Kenny Armstrong, who was Laura Wilkinson’s coach. She won the gold medal in 2000 Olympics.

I knew Kenny and thought he would be a good fit for me.

What do people not know about your sport?

I don’t think people realize how much a diver has to train. We only compete five dives in a competition, so people always ask, ‘So what do you do at practice?’ Well, I practice those five dives like 70 times. I train twice a day, Monday through Friday. I spend about three hours in the morning, and in the afternoon I have another water workout. It’s really timeconsuming.

You have Greek heritage and are going to the Olympics. Any thoughts?

My dad was born in Greece and came over when he was 4. I grew up Greek Orthodox. It’s kind of like the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” – all the words, you know, come from a Greek word! The Olympics come from Greece…My dad is really proud of me for making it.

You are at the beach. One-piece or bikini?

Bikini.

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STEVEN LOPEZ 33

LOPEZ FACTOR

By Nadia Michel Photography by Sofia van der Dys | Assitant Aaron Courtland Hair + Makeup by Edward Sanchez Clothing by Lululemon www.lululemon.com

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT. DIANA AND STEVEN LOPEZ ARE HEADED BACK TO THE OLYMPICS TO ADD YET ANOTHER JEWEL TO THEIR TAEKWONDO CROWNS. OLDER BROTHER JEAN IS OLYMPIC COACH, WHILE BROTHER MARK – A 2008 SILVER MEDALIST – IS JOINING THEM AS THEIR OFFICIAL TRAINING PARTNER. OFT DUBBED THE “FIRST FAMILY OF TAEKWONDO,” THE LOPEZ SIBLINGS ARE POISED TO SOLIDIFY THAT TITLE.

This is your fourth time at the Olympics.

What are your goals this time around?

I was 21 the first time, but it still feels like the first time. I’ve been to the Olympics in 2000 (Gold), 2004 (Gold) and 2008 (Bronze), when I made history. I definitely want to get another Gold medal this year.

Do you think this will be your last time?

I thought the first time was going to be the last, but it was a feeling I wanted to have again. I’ll try again in 2016 if I still have the physical ability! But a lot of things are put on the line over 4 years…

How has Taekwondo affected your social life?

I didn’t go to my prom. You can’t be like everyone else when you are training for the Olympics. You have to stay focused. A lot of my friends are married or have kids. Other friends want to go out late and they don’t understand the commitment. My parents have also sacrificed.

How intense is your training right before the big games?

I start training 2 to 3 times a day. I have an Olympic weightlifting strategy, for example.

There’s a lot that goes into preparing.

What kind of things do you eat to fuel your workouts and your 6’3” frame?

I add protein shakes because I have a fast metabolism and I have to maintain my weight. But I stay away from fried foods.

How do you make a living being an Olympic athlete?

Unlike other countries, the U.S. does not subsidize us. So we rely on sponsors and we also have two gyms where we offer classes.

You appeared in People magazine’s “50 Hottest Bachelors” in 2004. How did that change your life?

They asked me to be the “Bachelor” on ABC a couple years ago, but I just didn’t have it in me to do it. I’m currently considering other interesting TV offers, but I’m not sure I can talk about them yet. Taekwondo is still my passion.

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DIANA LOPEZ 28 This will be your secondnd time to the Olympics.

How is it different this time?

Going into Beijing four years ago was a dream of mine. I came home with the bronze. This time I’m going to have fun, to seize the day. I think I could come home with the gold medal. I’m more driven and focused, you know. It’s just another competition.

“I KNOW NO GIRL TRAINS HARDER THAN I DO, ESPECIALLY HAVING THREE OLDER BROTHERS WHO ARE OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS”

Who is your biggest threat?

All the girls are high-level competitors, but I am the only returning Olympic medalist going into London. Our weight is up to 125 lbs., so some girls don’t come back because they can’t make the weight. Taipei or China would be my main competitors, but I’m not worried because I know no girl trains harder than I do, especially having three older brothers who are Olympic champions.

Tell me about your training schedule?

There are different rules and regulations in our sport this time around – now it’s electronic chest protectors rather than the refs scoring our points. We have little sensors on our feet and on the chest protector, so a lot of people are kicking to the face, since it is three points, rather than one point for the chest. My game changed because of that, you have to get your foot in the right place. I train anywhere from 4 to 6 hours per day. Saturday, I do a Bikram yoga class and Sunday I have to do something to keep my metabolism going, like maybe walking around the park.

Have you ever had to use your skills in real life?

Ha! Ha! No, never! But this one time, when I was about 20, my friend left her keys in the car so I kicked the window out. But I do use my Taekwondo as a bar trick: I can kick a bottle off of someone’s head!

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architecture + design

NIKE IS ON A ROLL. FIRST IT WAS THE FUEL AND NOW THERE’S THIS: A WATCH THAT’S MORE LIKE HAVING A PERSONAL RUNNING COACH ON YOUR WRIST. THIS BAD BOY NOT ONLY KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED AND SENDS YOU AUTOMATIC RUNNING REMINDERS, BUT IT ALSO TRACKS YOUR LOCATION (POWERED BY TOMTOM TECHNOLOGY), PACE, LAPS AND CALORIES BURNED. STRAP ON YOU POLAR WEARLINK AND IT CAN TRACK YOUR HEART RATE AS WELL. PLUS IT STORES ALL THE INFORMATION. AFTER YOUR RUN CONNECT TO NIKE+ CONNECT AND KEEP TRACK OF

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TIPS& TRICKS iPhone® | iPad®

by Vladimir Ambia

THIS MONTH I WANT TO HELP YOU WITH ICLOUD. HERE ARE SOME STEPS ON HOW TO SET UP AND ENJOY THIS FREE APPLE® SERVICE. AS WITH ANY NEW SERVICE YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP OF ALL OF YOUR CONTACTS AND CALENDAR DATA. DON’T FORGET TIME MACHINE® DOES THIS AUTOMATICALLY. 1- First you will need to make sure you are currently running iOS 5 and Lion (10.7).

2- Use your current Apple ID (iTunes® account) to activate iCloud. *iCloud will provide you with a free @me.com email, but you don’t have to use it if you don’t want to.

3- Activate iCloud on all of your iOS devices via Settings/iCloud tab. On your Mac®, go to system preferences and select iCloud, and you are ready to rock and roll!

4 - For more thorough information, go to www.apple.com/icloud/setup/ios.html iCloud tips.

Now that you have iCloud, you have the option to back up to the cloud. You can buy more space if you need to.

iPhone® tips Coming soon to iOS devices is iOS 6. You will be able to insert a photo or video from within mail; you no longer have to go to the photos app. This works for iPhone and iPad®.

If you want to scroll FAST to the top in Safari®, Mail, Contacts and other apps, just tap at the status bar and, boom, you are done!

Unlearn words THE iPHONE HAS THE CAPABILITY TO LEARN NEW WORDS IF THEY ARE USED OFTEN. But somehow, something went wrong somewhere – whenever I try to type “the,” my iPhone auto-corrects it to “Tge” instead. Unfortunately, there’s no way to unlearn particular words. The dictionary can only be reset back to factory settings – it will wipe all learned words and start from scratch. I figured that’s not as bad as getting “Tge” every time. Here’s how to do it: Enter Settings.

Hit General.

Scroll down and tap on Reset.

Tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary.

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get the perfect fit!

IT’S COOL TO__________________ W

Photography by Jaime Lagdameo

E RECENTLY MET UP WITH RAYMOND COOPER OF FINISH STRONG SPORTS, RIGHT ACROSS MEMORIAL PARK OFF WESTCOTT, TO LEARN ABOUT THE FINISH STRONG SPORTS (FSS) FIT PROCESS DESIGNED TO ENSURE EACH PERSON FINDS THE BEST FITTING SHOE WITHIN THE CORRECT FOOTWEAR CATEGORY. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SHOE WILL NOT ONLY INCREASE COMFORT BUT ALSO PREVENT INJURIES.

DO CONSIDER USAGE INTENTIONS. DIFFERENT SHOES ARE MADE FOR DIFFERENT USERS. TYPE OF ACTIVITY AND DISTANCE, WHETHER IT’S MARATHON TRAINING, A 5K OR 10K ROAD RACE, A TRIATHLON OR A WALKING EVENT CAN PLAY A ROLE IN PROPER FOOTWEAR SELECTION. LIKEWISE, THE SURFACE, WHETHER IT’S A TRAIL, TRACK, TREADMILL OR ROAD, CAN ALSO INFLUENCE FOOTWEAR SELECTION. DON’T JUST PICK A SHOE BY LOOKS. Do UNDERSTAND BIOMECHANICS. What does that mean, you ask?

Cooper shares: “Using gait analysis we gain an understanding of an individual’s pronation (inward roll of foot) tendency, enabling us to guide each guest to the correct footwear category.” Footwear is classified at Finish Strong Sports by the degree of stability it provides. There are basically three categories of shoes and feet. Whether it’s a Motion Control (high stability) shoe, a Structured Cushioning (moderate or mild stability) shoe or a Neutral Cushioning (little or no stability) shoe, it is crucial to correctly match the degree of stability a shoe provides with the degree of stability that an individual needs.

DO learn about foot characteristics. FSS uses a comprehensive approach program to gather data related to arch type and foot width. Cooper’s staff talks to each client and looks at their feet to learn about any injuries or inconsistencies that need to be taken into account (neuromas, bunions, sensitive areas, etc.). If you use or are considering the use of over-the-counter inserts or custom orthotics, this too will factor into the conversation. All of this is important information to consider when selecting a shoe. Within each footwear category, different shoes are constructed to match particular foot types, as well as to accommodate orthotics.

DON’T JUST STROLL OUT WITH YOUR NEW PURCHASE! DO RUN OR WALK IN EACH SHOE ONSITE IN ORDER TO GET A TRUE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW EACH SHOE FEELS AND PERFORMS WHILE IT IS BEING USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.

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Don’t go with a tight or too small fit.

This can lead to black nails or the loss of nails altogether.

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__ DESCRIPTION OF A NORMAL GAIT The gait cycle describes the movement of the foot from heel strike to midstance to toe off for runners and walkers. Heel strike is the initial point of contact for most runners and all walkers (some runners may be forefoot strikers). It is the point of highest impact, generating a force three to six times greater than a person’s bodyweight. Midstance is where stability becomes critical. Ideal biomechanics place the foot in a stable (neutral) position at midstance. This provides a stable platform as the foot begins to propel itself forward (toe off). Toe off is the propulsion phase where force is shifted from midfoot to forefoot. Like midstance, it is ideal for the foot to be in a stable, neutral position at toe off. Instability at either midstance or toe off is not only inefficient, but can also lead to injury, as the body may overcompensate for the lack of stability.

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WATCHING A PERSON WALK OR RUN FROM BEHIND IS THE BEST WAY TO SEE WHAT SHOE CATEGORY THEY FALL INTO.

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Crossing Frontiers DAVE DRISKELL MOVED FROM CALIFORNIA TWO AND A HALF YEARS AGO TO OPEN A BAR (ROYAL OAK) WITH A FRIEND. HE’D ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED IN FITNESS, BUT WORKING LONG HOURS AT THE BAR MADE IT A BIT DIFFICULT. “I LOVED WORKING AT THE BAR, BUT EVENTUALLY MY PASSION FOR TRAVEL TOOK OVER, SO I DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO SEE THE WORLD AND GET FIT WHILE DOING IT. I GOT MY LEVEL 1 CROSS FIT CERTIFICATION BEFORE I LEFT,” HE SHARES. HIS PLAN WAS TO TEACH WHILE HE TRAVELED, BUT HE STARTED CASUALLY POSTING TRAVEL AND FITNESS PICTURES ON INSTAGRAM™ AND BEFORE HE KNEW IT, HE HAD A FOLLOWING. “THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN MIND-BOGGLING. NOW I’M INSPIRED TO TEACH, I LOVE IT!” Are you interested in eventually doing training programs in various parts of the world?

Absolutely. What I’ve noticed is that people are very curious about my workouts. When they see me doing my routine, they stop me and ask me what I’m doing.

Often people tell me that they don’t have anything like that and they want to learn, so I teach them. So, yes, I see the potential. My training is unconventional as far as the traditional gym experience goes, so for them it’s something new. I just booked some stuff all thanks to Instagram. I’m actually flying to NY to dosome boot camps with a fellow Instagram friend (@kmaecags) that I’ve never met; she also happens to love Cross Fit and has plenty of followers herself. We are planning on hitting California and Texas next.

So this is becoming more like a career or a business rather than just a hobby?

Yes! At first it was just out of passion. I wanted to show people what I did; it was also a good way to keep myself in check while I traveled. But now it’s turned into something much bigger.

How did you get into Cross Fit? It was here in Houston. I’ve been following the sport for more than three years. It was actually because of the movie 300. I was watching the pre-production stuff and how they got Gerard Butler to get so fit.

Then I stumbled across Skyline CrossFit gym that offered Cross Fit and have been doing it for about a year and a half.

By Pixie Ibañez Photography by Cody Bess Sports attire provided by Lululemon. www.lululemon.com/houston

So, did your passion for traveling inspire the fitness idea or was it the other way round?

Yes, I’ve always wanted to travel. Before I moved to Houston, I was planning a trip to Thailand, and then I got very, very sick. I almost died of E. coli poisoning.

I was in the hospital for 11 days. I lost about 25 pounds. It was awful! So I had to cancel my Thailand trip. It took me a few months to recover; it was a big life-changing experience. That is when I got the job offer to open Royal Oak. I focused on my recovery and after two years I decided it was time, and I took off to Southeast Asia.

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What inspires you?

It’s my wonderlust. It’s a combination of my irresistible impulse to travel and the desire to embark on a journey to figure out one’s selfexistence. I never thought I would leave Orange County to be honest; if you would have told me ten years ago, that I would be living somewhere other than California, I would have been like, “you’re crazy, why would I leave, I love it here.” In the last six months I got a taste of what’s out there, and I realize there is so much more to see and do. I just want to see everything.

How do you afford to travel if you are always on the go?

I definitely travel with a limited budget; the key is to stick to it. It consists of about 30 to 50 dollars a day. That covers my rent, transportation, food and, yes, in most cases I even have some left over for a night on the town with friends. I pick up jobs wherever I’m at, so that secures an income to keep me moving. I recently looked at some properties in Bali and realized that they don’t have Cross Fit gym there, so that is definitely something I would like to explore. It’s heaven!

Do you follow a specific diet?

Predominantly I stick to a Paleo diet, or the “caveman diet” as some call it, at least eighty percent of the time. It consists of no dairy, sugar, starches, processed foods, grains, legumes, coffee or alcohol. It gets a little hard when you are traveling and surrounded by amazing food, but I also allow myself to break the diet every once in a while.

Do you stick to a weekly exercise routine?

As of late, I’ve been traveling a lot, so I don’t have a routine. The thing is that with the way I train, it always varies; there is no routine. I incorporate a lot of running, rowing, jumping as well. It all depends where I’m at and the landscape. That is what is so cool about Cross Fit; my workouts are different every day.

To follow Dave, please visit his instagram @davedriskell

Tell me a about your tattoos.

I got my first one when I was 19, then over the past thirteen years I’ve been getting more here and there. It’s been a work in progress.

The writing on my arm is one of the most recent. It’s funny; it’s actually a quote from the movie Point Break. Bodhi, who was Patrick Swayze’s character, would say, “Little hand says it’s time to rock and roll.” It struck a chord with me.

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By Alex Rosa Photography by Gabriella Nissen

>:::NIGHTRIDER::: CHANGE UP YOUR ROUTINE AND TRY AN ADVENTUROUS BIKE RIDE. THE THOUGHT CAN BE A LITTLE TAXING, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WITH A LOW TOLERANCE TO THE EXTREME DAYTIME HEAT, BUT WHAT ABOUT AN EVENING RIDE? JUST REMEMBER YOUR FLASHING LIGHTS, BRIGHT CLOTHING (PREFERABLY WITH REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON IT) AND MAYBE A BUDDY.

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Sombreros were donned and the tequila flowed as revelers attended TQLA Houston’s Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Ice-cold Coronas and margaritas made with Don Julio Tequila refreshed the crowd, while guests noshed on haute southwestern offerings from the house menu. Adding to the day’s festivities was a life-size cardboard cutout of a mariachi band outfitted in silver studded charro attire, and yes, once the tequila kicked in guests wasted no time snapping funny pics. Cool giveaways heated up the afternoon with t-shirts, gift cards and complimentary lunches and dinner prizes.

Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com

EVENT TQLA FIESTA WHY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION WHERE 4601 WASHINGTON AVE WHEN MAY 5

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Portland+Seattle:

destination

Culinary Adventures

By Sandra Ramani

SEATTLE

pickles and condiments. Wash it all down with cocktails with names like “Smokey Robinson,” “Sage Coach” and “Shotgun Wedding.” www.sazeracrestaurant.com

TABLE WITH A VIEW: Located next to Melrose Market (a trendy spot for gourmet products and quirky gifts), the recently opened Terra Plata focuses on “earth to plate” dishes that let the seasonal ingredients speak for themselves.

Chef Tamara Murphy excels with dishes like sea scallops with quinoa tabbouleh and olive tapenade, roast pig with chorizo and clams, and fresh radishes dipped in butter and sea salt. The main dining room, set on a triangular intersection, looks out onto bustling city life, while the rooftop garden has lit-up views of the skyline. www.terraplata.com

MARKET MANIA: For the best intro to the Seattle foodie scene, wander Downtown’s 105-year-old Pike Place Market, a nine-acre wonderland housing stalls and shops from over 100 farmers, 190 WINE COUNTRY: Located 20 miles craftspeople and 200 retail businesses (240 street from Seattle, Woodinville boasts performers and musicians add to the lively atmosnearly 100 wineries and tasting phere). Grab a freshly baked and brewed breakrooms showcasing some of the fast and watch the fishmongers at work, or join best of the state’s liquid one of the twice-daily tours that reveal the market’s TIP: To be super produce. Evergreen fascinating history. www.pikeplacemarket.org Pacific Northwest (meanEscapes offers several ing, eco-friendly) about it, fly group and private SEAFOOD DELIGHT: Founded in 1938 on the waterfront Pier 54, into one city, then take a 3.5tours (transport includcasual Ivar’s Acres of Clams is the go-to spot for classics like fishhour Amtrak ride to the other, ed) that will take you to a few of the most notable spots, where and-chips (made with Pacific true cod), clam chowder (white or enjoying free WiFi and sceyou can meet with the winemakers, tour the facilities and sample red versions) and fresh seafood combo platters. Make like a local nic views along the way. the goods; some tours also include a gourmet lunch at one of the and feed your leftover French fries to the giant seagulls that camp out (www.amtrak.com) wineries. www.evergreenescapes.com on the terrace. www.ivars.com COMFORTING CLASSIC: Though he’s originally from New York, Chef Walter Pisano has helped elevate Seattle’s food scene for decades. His convivial Tulio’s restaurant, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is consistently named one of the city’s best Italian spots and continues to draw devoted locals and visiting celebs. Don’t miss the homemade pastas, perfectly grilled meats and the sweet potato gnocchi appetizer (just go ahead and order two of those). They also offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus. www.tulio.com BEST HAPPY HOUR: Marrying the region’s gorgeous produce with his creative culinary skills, Chef Jason McClure has helped make Sazerac’s Happy Hour a local must. Served Mon–Sat, from 4–8pm, with drinks and eats starting at just $3, the often raucous event features treats like mini pulled pork or grilled cheese sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, beef tartare and cheese plates accented by gourmet

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CHECK IN: From its music-, balletand author-themed specialty suites to its cozy book-lined restaurant and bar (where many of the tomes are available for sale), The Alexis Hotel is a charming base in the heart of downtown. In addition to all those unique touches, guests will enjoy signature perks of the Kimpton brand, including nightly complimentary wine hours, free WiFi and petfriendly policies. www.alexishotel.com

Photographer by Mira Poling

UCKILY, WE VISITORS DON’T HAVE TO MAKE THE “WHO’S BETTER” CALL. OVER A FOUR- OR FIVE-DAY COMBINED TRIP, TRAVELERS CAN EASILY ENJOY A PALATE-PLEASING OVERVIEW OF WHAT BOTH CITIES HAVE ON THE MENU – STARTING WITH OUR LIST OF FOODIE FAVORITES BELOW.

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IN THE EVERGREEN PACIFIC NORTHWEST, THE EPIC RIVALRY BETWEEN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON AND PORTLAND, OREGON ISN’T REALLY ABOUT SPORT TEAMS, OR COST OF LIVING, OR WHO GETS LESS RAIN – IT’S ABOUT THE FOOD AND WINE. BOTH CITIES ARE KNOWN FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE TRULY PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR HOMEGROWN FAVORITES, BE IT ARTISAN COFFEE ROASTERS, AWARD-WINNING CHEFS, LOCAL VINEYARDS OR CULT-STATUS DOUGHNUTS (THAT WOULD BE VOODOO DOUGHNUTS IN PORTLAND, TOP POT IN SEATTLE).

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PORTLAND STREET TREATS: Sure, food trucks and carts are popular across the country, but few places take it to the levels you’ll find in Portland. Separated in to several “pods” spread all over town, the over 600 (and counting) food carts run the gamut from comforting to experimental – and with many trained chefs now opting to spring for carts instead of full-blown restaurants, they also offer insight into the city’s food trends. Some carts specialize in a particular part of the world (you’ll find everything from Argentinean and Ethiopian to really specific regional Chinese), while others peddle upscale late-night snacks (think twice-fried Belgian fries or overstuffed crepes) or focus on one ingredient (the Fried Egg I’m in Love cart takes the humble egg to new heights). Food Carts Portland (www.foodcartsportland.com) has a database of carts and reviews many of the top spots; founder Brett Burmeister also leads walking tours of some of the noteworthy pods – with snacks, of course.

Photography by Bruce Forster, Paul Loofburrow and Andrew Alford

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FARM FRESH: The words “local” and “seasonal” appear on pretty much every menu in Portland, and with a visit to one of its Farmer’s Markets, you’ll see why. The region is awash in homegrown produce, artisan cheeses, gourmet preserves and pickles, custom-roasted coffee, organic honey, handcrafted chocolate and basically any other item guaranteed to make mouths water. There are eight main markets in town, and they vary in size and hours depending on the season; some also feature tables peddling delicious meals and baked goods, and may have live bands. Check out www.portlandfarmersmarket.org for a list and location details. Once you’re sated, browse non-edible goods at the Portland Saturday Market, which displays the work of over 350 artisans (open Sat. and Sun., March–Dec.). www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com).

RAISE YOUR SPIRITS: Portland is home to dozens of microbreweries and distilleries, with the latter churning out small, high-quality batches of everything from gin and vodka to brandy and absinthe. In the upand-coming Central Eastside Industrial District (which, as of September, will be linked to Downtown by the newly expanded streetcar line), six distillers have banded together to offer the Distillery Row Passport; for $20, the pass grants you access to tastings (minus the regular fee) and discounts at area coffeehouses and bars, including cocktail hotspot Beaker and Flask. Walking tours of the Row are also available. www.distilleryrowpdx.com WALK IT OFF: Ease the indulgence-induced guilt a bit with a walking tour of some of Portland’s denser foodie neighborhoods. Run by an in-the-know local, Forktown Food Tours offers itineraries highlighting both new and classic spots for food and drinks, including generous tastings at several places. We love the Alphabet Streets tour, which may feature visits to standouts like Bull Run Distillery (makers of awardwinning small-batch whiskey), Kenny & Zuke’s Sandwichworks (for their signature Reubens), St. Honore Bakery (for French-style treats) and Salt & Straw, makers of outstanding (and Oprah-endorsed) ice cream in flavors like Coffee & Bourbon, Balsamic Strawberry with Cracked Pepper, Sea Salt-Caramel and Pear with Blue Cheese. www.forktown.com

David Hill Winery

WINE COUNTRY: Stretching along the northwest part of Oregon, the Willamette Valley is the center of the state’s wine country and home to hundreds of vineyards and wineries – many of which top best-of lists for their high-quality pinot noir and pinot gris varietals. You would need a few days to explore the whole Valley, but from Portland, it’s an easy day trip to the northern section, where notable producers include Quailhurst Vineyard Estate (www.quailhurst.com), set around a historic home/horse farm; Hawks View Cellars (www.hawksviewcellars.com), a beautiful, family-run boutique label generating tons of buzz; and Raptor Ridge Winery (www.raptorridgewinery.com), where a super-knowledgeable husband-and-wife team offer a wide array of well-crafted blends. Tasting times and policies vary, so be sure to call ahead – or organize a custom tour through the North Willamette Vintners organization. www.northwillamettevintners.org CHECK IN: You’ll enjoy a central location, friendly service, whimsical (and comfortable) rooms and perks like complimentary bike rentals at the Hotel Monaco, a downtown favorite since 1996. The hotel also takes the standard Kimpton complimentary nightly wine hours to a new level: Some nights, you might find artisan chocolates, Voodoo Doughnuts and live entertainment served along with your Oregon wines. www.monaco-portland.com

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tools+toys+ gadgets

SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII

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ow nice it is to listen to music anywhere in your home without wiring cumbersome speakers through walls and ceilings. Yes, it is possible with the Logitech® UA Air Speaker. It uses Apple’s AirPlay® to effortlessly stream audio from any iOS device on your home’s WiFi network. The sleek, curved unit with minimal controls makes for a simple setup with custom-tune acoustics for an incredible sound. Your friends can take turns playing DJ from their own iPad® or iPhone® by streaming their tunes with no pairing needed. There is even a hideaway drawer to reveal the Apple Dock Connector to charge your device when it is low on power. Never a reason for the music to stop.

Logitech.com | $399

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gain we go with a product that eliminates wires and cords. The new Duracell® Powermat 24-Hour Power System provides a wireless charging case for the iPhone, a small on-thego backup battery and a sleek Powermat on which you can drop your phone and backup battery to charge. Slide your smartphone into the Powermat-enabled case for the iPhone and place it on the Powermat. The audible ‘bleep’ indicates the phone is locked into place and charging lights show the progress.

Once charged, simply pick up your phone and place the backup battery in your pocket or purse and go. Whenever you need to recharge during the day, just connect the backup battery to your phone for one full charge while on the go.

f it seems that I review a new smartphone each month in this column it is because new ones keep coming out that top the previous one. This month’s flavor may stay on top awhile. The Samsung Galaxy S® III features a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, Qualcomm®’s fastest processor to date, a great 8megapixel camera and a heap of software enhancements. The Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS has breakthrough features like Smart Stay, which keeps the screen bright while you’re looking at it, while Gesture UX intuitively turns your natural movements into commands.

The voice recognition makes Apple’s Siri pause for a breath and its sleek depth of only 0.34 inches will be the form of all future smartphones.

T-Mobile® was the first US carrier to sell the device and it has proven to be very fast on its HSPA+ network. t-mobile.com $270 with two-year contract (16GB)

Duracellpowermat.us $99.99

MICHAEL GARFIELD is known as “The High-Tech Texan®.” His radio program airs on The 9-5-0 weekdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm. Visit his website at www.hightechtexan.com. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @hightechtexan.

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EVENT DEFINE BODY & MIND FETE WHY NEW LOCATION GRAND OPENING WHERE WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE WHEN MAY 17 The fit and fabulous filled the new DEFINE Body & Mind studio for the opening of its newest location in West University. While DJ Bizonee spun the latest mix of hip hop, house and progressive beats, co-owners Henry Richardson and Erin O’Leary Stewart were all smiles as they mingled amongst the bounty of Houston’s young and social. Keeping with the event’s nutritious theme, a refreshing seasonal menu of organic cocktails included a lemon fizz with fruit garnish, mojitos and wine. A percentage of studio memberships and retail items sold will benefit Friends of West U Parks.

Ana Ramirez

Megan Hayes, April Coutino

Parasto Karimi, Roxana Hemmati, Alex Sanmiguel

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Monsour Taghdisi, Henry Richardson

David Armendariz, Adrianne Archidiacono

Photography by The Photo Boutique

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chef executive erin smith RESTAURANT PLONK! BEER + WINE BISTRO

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Favorite late night spot for a bite?

BBQ Garden Korean Restaurant on Gessner. I grew up down the street but never knew about it and now I live across town and go all the time.

Best breakfast?

Green Eggs from Baby Barnaby’s or Pondicheri (it’s a tie!).

Best brunch?

For me brunch is all about the mimosa. Find the best mimosa in town and that is my new favorite brunch spot.

What ingredient can you not live without in the kitchen and why?

A No. 2 pencil to write, then erase and re-write all the ideas in my head.

What utensil can you not live without?

A sharp knife. Sharp being the key word.

What’s your pet peeve?

Young chefs (and veteran chefs) with a sense of entitlement.

Favorite affordable wine?

Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve. Oh wait, that’s not affordable at all. I have expensive taste.

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Favorite place for dessert?

In my opinion, the best desserts are made and consumed at home.

Is there a food you won’t eat?

I don’t like tripe. Ever.

Do you anticipate publishing a cookbook?

My dream is to publish a beautiful and insightful cookbook. Someday I will.

What is your comfort food?

Breakfast food for dinner is my comfort food.

Do you use a recipe or wing it?

I focus on the technique, then wing it.

What do you see as the next food trend?

I hate food trends. If something is a really good idea it will stick around.

At home, what do you keep on hand to serve drop-in guests?

Really good wine and beer. Sadly, I hardly ever stock anything you can actually eat.

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What would people be surprised to find in your home refrigerator?

Lots of space. My fridge houses filtered water, a few beers and eggs. That’s it.

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Bob Dylan

FAVORITE FLOWER Peonies FAVORITE SNACK Dried Mango FAVORITE SONG (currently) “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” - Bob Dylan FAVORITE NUMBER 21 FAVORITE BEVERAGE Lemonade from any little kid’s lemonade stand

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By Beatrice Allen Photography by HTG

THE SPORTS GRILLE 1. cilantro lime chicken quesadilla | 2. ginourmous blt double grilled cheese ranch burger | 3. blackened ahi tuna 4. interior | 5. main dining

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE 12848 QUEEENSBURY LN. | HOUSTON, TX 77024 713.461.2002 | www.houstontexansgrille.com

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SAMPLE MENU appetizers • MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS-GARNISHED with roasted red peppers, kalamata olives and olive oil, served with grilled pita points, celery and carrots 8.99

salads • BAJA SALAD- chipotle caesar dressing tossed with crisp romaine, black beans, fresh roasted corn, red bell pepper and cotija cheese, topped with five large jumbo shrimp and crisp tortilla strips 14.99 • WARM CURRY CHICKEN SALAD- Thinly sliced grilled chicken breast tossed with almonds, Craisins®, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, cucumbers and mixed greens in house-made curry dressing 12.99

entrées • GRIDIRON STEAK- Marinated flat iron steak topped with flash-fried potato sticks, served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli 19.99 • SKIRT STEAK CHIMICHURRI- Aged skirt steak prepared Argentinean style with a house-made South American chimichurri sauce, served with caramelized plantains topped with salsa and a mesculin spring mix drizzled with lime vinaigrette 24.99

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OT TO BE CONFUSED WITH A SPORTS BAR. LOCATED IN CITY CENTRE JUST ACROSS FROM EDDIE V’S IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND THIS EXPANSIVE GRILLE. AND WHILE THERE ARE TVS FOR SPORTS VIEWING FROM MOST ANGLES, LET’S BE CLEAR: THIS IS NO SPORTS BAR. With a diverse menu that offers a deep-fried cheeseburger to a beautifully executed ribeye, whatever you are in the mood to eat, you have an option. And fear not waist watchers, there are even tasty options for you while you enjoy the game. Like their saying goes, “Come for the food, stay for the sports.”

And they mean it. With either the bar, a dining area or lounge to choose for your dining comfort, a TV is never out of sight. There are 65 high-definition TVs, state-of-theart audio presentation and an incredibly diverse menu.

The private lounge is reserved primarily for players or the wives for away games, with amenities including its own restroom facilities, Xbox®, three televisions, dining table plus living area and a staff that is at your call. This is what we were treated to. And as if on cue, a curious Texans player and his wife happened to drop in to check out the space. I would say your chances of running into athletes are pretty good.

With two waiters and that aforementioned diverse menu, I narrowed down my choices through their suggestions.

Toward the end of our meal, we were told that they’re toying with the idea of streamlining the menu down to fan favorites to make ordering easier for everyone.

We started with the popular spinach, artichoke dip.

Sautéed spinach, prosciutto and artichoke hearts are mixed in a Parmesan cream sauce topped with diced tomatoes and toasted breadcrumbs and served with grilled pita points. This rich, creamy dip is served hot with delicious pita points that seem rubbed in garlic. It’s a sinfully intoxicating way to start your meal.

For our entrées we split their Margherita Flatbread and the Tsipouro Greek Chicken. Both diverse, both came recommended by our waiter.

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The Margherita Flatbread with layers of a blend of three cheeses, marinated Roma tomato slices, fresh basil atop garlic confit with balsamic drizzle and our addition of chicken was as flavorful as it was light. The addition of balsamic drizzle turns this classic flatbread into a “margherita meets caprese salad” special.

Our Tsipouro Greek Chicken was an unexpected pleaser. A juicy pan-seared chicken breast tossed with poached fennel, flamed with ouzo, sautéed in a roasted tomato broth and placed on top of their house-made garlic mashed potatoes with sprinkles of feta chunks was an impressive surprise. It was a sophisticated dish with components that I could recreate at home. The chicken with the feta, tomato and fennel is nicely paired with mashed garlic red potatoes with some skin included to make a winning combination.

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“COME FOR THE FOOD, STAY FOR THE SPORTS.”

The Houston Texans Grille does the job to bridge the element of restaurant dining with the option of sports viewing without necessarily being at a sports bar. You get all the amenities of a sports bar plus that of a gourmet restaurant. Men will be happy, the ladies will be happy. It’s a win-win for any season.

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LADYBIRD www.ladybirdfoodtruck.com twitter: @tx_ladybird | facebook: ladybirdfoodtruck CUISINE UPSCALE COMFORT FOOD MADE FROM SCRATCH I tried this little gem while parked in front of Inversion Coffee House on Montrose. Ladybird dishes out comfort food all made from scratch. On the menu for our hot lunch venture was their famous grilled cheese, a special gazpacho, the popular Barrio dog, surf and turf quesadillas, chicken tikka tacos and a beef ribeye gordita. All ranging chicken tikka tacos from about $6–$8.

Notables from our lunch were the Ladybird grilled cheese. In between two slices of fluffy sourdough you’ll find green tomatoes, cheddar, Texas goat cheese and Brooklyn ricotta. All oozy and melted together, it’s served with a dipping sauce as well. This grilled cheese proves you can never have too much cheese! The surf and turf quesadillas marry combos we would’ve never dreamed of.

Crab is combined with brie for a buttery, silky delight while ribeye is combined with Monterrey jack. Last but not least, the chicken tikka tacos with yogurt marinated chicken, cashews and a cilantro mint sauce have Indian food flair with a cool refreshing bite. One lone but mind-blowing pickled cauliflower came on the side that had us wishing we’d asked for more. Short on cash? They accept credit cards. They even walked our food out to us while we sat at a table. IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS, AND WITH LADYBIRD, IT SHOWS THEY CARE.

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GLORIA’S 2616 LOUISIANA www.gloriasrestaurants.com | 832.360.1710

PORTUGALLIA 12126 WESTHEIMER RD., #98

CUISINE SALVADORIAN + TEX-MEX

CUISINE PORTUGUESE

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Out of old Ruby Tequila’s ashes rose Gloria’s. DON’T EXPECT THE SAME GIMMICKY, WHIMSICAL TEX-MEX. GONE IS THE TIE-DYE CRAZE, REPLACED WITH A MATURE LOOK COMPLETE WITH CHANDELIERS. AN EXPANSIVE BAR WITH BANQUETTE SEATING, PLUS A MAIN DINING ROOM THAT OFFERS BANQUETTE, TABLE AND VARIOUS NOOKS ASSURES THERE IS ENOUGH SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE THE MASSES. And not just for brunch, lunch and dinner but for happy hour and beyond. They extend their hours Friday and Saturday evening for live musical entertainment on their stage. Yes, stage. They clear out the middle area of the dining room to create a dance floor for salsa dancing.

Which we hear is already a hit! Their menu is comprised of Tex-Mex and Salvadorian dishes. We opted for the Salvadorian route and had their Salmon Costeno and Pescado Acajutla. Both are served with a hefty portion of grilled vegetables and a bit of rice while the salmon is served with an addition of honey plantains and the Pescado includes a side of refried beans. The marinated salmon is cooked in a banana leaf, comes served atop said leaf drizzled with an ancho chili pepper sauce. This isn’t a spicy sauce but more of a smoky flavor. The Pescado is a tender tilapia fish fillet pan seared with garlic, butter and served with sautéed onion mix. Two very different flavor profiles but equally good. grilled steak We couldn’t leave without dessert. Their tres leches has a subtle coconut addition that works without being overwhelming. It’s almost hard to say where the flavor comes from, the frosting or the cake itself. Speaking of the cake, it’s a wet cake that isn’t drenched or falling apart into mush. It’s a solid presentation plus all the balance of a great tres leches.

GLORIA’S RISES TO THE OCCASION AND SURPRISES WITH GOOD FOOD, ATTENTIVE SERVICE PLUS ENTERTAINMENT.

Portugallia, what a nice surprise.

At first the location seems a bit questionable (frankly I’m not a fan of restaurants on the edge of a buzzing street), linguica but my skepticism was quickly put to rest the moment I walked through the door. The space is tastefully decorated, nothing too high-end but not basic either, and very clean. A rounded glass wall separates the main dining from the private party room, so you get privacy without being cut off from the action. Tall waterfalls frame the outdoor patio, clearly disguising the roar of Westheimer traffic. Palm trees and terracotta pots bursting with blooming fuchsia flowers create a lively surrounding. I was expecting Brazilian fare considering there has been a Churrascaria boom in recent years, BUT I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED THAT THE MENU CONSISTED OF AUTHENTIC PORTUGUESE CUISINE. Trying something new can be a bit intimidating for some, but don’t be discouraged; the menu offers plenty of familiar items such as Sopa de Legumes (veggie soup) and Filet Mignon com Langosta (filet mignon w/grilled lobster tail and mashed potatoes). For starters I ordered the Mista de salgados, a sampling of Pasteis de bacalhau (fried cod fish cake w/ potatoes and parsley), Rissol de Camarão (shrimp stuffed pastries), Pasteis de massa tenra (beef stuffed pastries) and Croquetes de carne (mixed ground beef lightly breaded and fried).

Winner of that round was the fried cod fish cake, by far!

Just keep in mind that portions are small and only includes one of each, not ideal for sharing. If you are a chorizo fan, I suggest you ask for the Linguiça (not on the menu), a leaner chorizo-style sausage packed with flavor. You’ll want to eat them all! For the main course I opted for the Frango assado á Portuguesa, a perfectly seasoned and grilled to crispy perfection half chicken (yes, it’s a lot!), served with grilled veggies, ruffled fries and a crisp house salad. Doggie bag, please!

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By Tracy Karp Tracy Karp photography

by Sofia van der Dys

DO YOU FIND THAT WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION, YOU NOT ONLY GET AWAY FROM HOME BUT FROM YOUR DIET TOO? SOMETIMES IT CAN BE CHALLENGING TO FIND HEALTHIER OPTIONS WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE OF YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ENVIRONMENT. HOWEVER, I HAVE FOUND THAT BY KEEPING A FEW TIPS AND TWEAKS IN MIND, TRAVELING CAN BE A GOOD WAY TO EXPAND MY FOOD PALETTE WITHOUT EXPANDING MY WAISTLINE. efore I go somewhere new, I like to do a little research to find out what sort of foods are offered where I am staying, restaurants nearby, and if I’ll have accessibility to a grocery store. I also like to look at a map of the city I will be in to find walking routes that give me the opportunity to see the town while getting some exercise in too.

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The best way to do something right is to “do it yourself.” If you can, try packing some easy-grab, individual serving-size snacks. You can prepare trail mixes, cereal bags, apples with cheese, snack bars, carrots, oats, etc.

On the road, food stops can be limited to fast food, diners and truck stops. While those may not be the most optimal of places, there are ways to stay en route of your destination without losing track of your diet. Though I do not recommend fueling up your stomach at the same place you fuel up your car, most convenience stores now offer some healthier alternatives. Your best bet is to stick with items that have an expiration date. Foods labeled with expiration dates typically do not have as many preservatives and artificial ingredients as those that do not expire. Most fast stops now offer healthier snacks like yogurt, string cheese, low sugar cereals, individual-sized bags of nuts and whole fruits. Try to stick with lots of water. Soft drinks can cause dehydration and bloating. I also love to drink coconut water. Not only is it filled with potassium, but I have also found it to be the best fast hydration drink and headache reducer.

Fast food and diners can pose a challenge when trying to eat healthy, however, there are some better-for-you options.

At a fast food restaurant you can order an open-face burger, grilled chicken sandwich or a salad with grilled chicken and no cheese. Most chains now offer lower-fat dressings on the side. Diners typically serve breakfast all day. I like to order an egg-white (if available) omelet with vegetables. If they do not have cooking spray, I just ask them to go light on the oil or butter. If I am not feeling an omelet, I try to stick with items that are steamed, baked or grilled. I ask for the sauces on the side and, again, light on the cooking oils. Most places have vegetable side offerings to choose from too.

While readjusting menu items and preparing ahead takes a little bit more work, the results are well worth it in the end. You may even find that you lose weight by not having constant accessibility to the refrigerator and pantry.

EASY TRAIL MIX -100 calorie pack popcorn -1/4 cup dried cherries -1 tablespoon dark chocolate chunks -1/4 cup banana chips -3/4 cup all natural puffins cereal Combine all and disperse mix into 4 snack bags.

Each portion is under 150 calories.

OATMEAL TO-GO -1/2 cup instant dry oats -1/8 cup golden raisins -pinch of salt -1/8 teaspoon cinnamon -1 teaspoon brown sugar -1 Truvia® packet Prepare this as a single-serving portion in a Ziploc® baggie. Pour in bowl and add hot water and, if available, a splash of low-fat milk. Each serving contains between 220 – 250 calories.

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MEET UP/TWEET UP Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com

Compiled by Pixie Ibañez

Bud Light Lime The Fashion Show

Ben Dogger GM Porsche of West Houston

FIRST ANNUAL CURRY CRAWL Photography by Karen Dressel for lastnightpics.com 2012 HOUSTON BEER FEST Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com THIRD ANNUAL HOT UNDIES RUN Photography by Hannah Beckert for lastnightpics.com

The skies opened up just in time for 0 0 2 h o u s t o n m a g a z i n e & Porsche of West Houston’s Summer in the City sizzling soiree.

Partygoers, decked in chic evening beach attire anticipated the evening’s big reveal. To keep things cool, guests sipped ice-cold Budweisers® and Bud Light® Lime-A-Ritas, Enchanted Rock Vodka and Rebecca Creek Whiskey sizzling cosmos smooth IKAL wines and Evamor water. Houston Texans Grille served juicy gourmet burgers and Dos Cubanos served two succulent roasted pigs, which were cooked for hours in a Chinese box. 0 0 2 h o u s t o n ’s June issue was brought to life when Page Parkes models, including our spread models Drake and Jennifer, strutted down a pier-inspired runway, showcasing La Mode swimwear + ready-to-wear, Nordstrom, Fashion Studios apparel, ALPADI bags, Sarah Stewarts Scarves and De Petra handcrafted jewelry.

During the night guests had the chance to shop for their favorite items at the events pop-up shops. Proceeds of the evening went to Rally for Kids with Cancer to benefit Sunshine Kids and the Methodist Hospital.

Special thanks to In Motion Marketing, Catch the Moment, Don Vaughn and Visible Changes Artistic Team, Buzz Buddy and Taft McWhorter.

EVENT THE BOXSTER BEACH PATIO PARTY WHY UNVEILING OF THE 2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER WHERE PORSCHE OF WEST HOUSTON WHEN JUNE 28

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Hundreds of movers, shakers and philanthropic faces gathered at the Monarch in the Hotel ZaZa for Houston’s first ever media Meet Up/Tweet Up event benefiting The Blue Cure Foundation, in an effort to help raise awareness for Men’s Health Month in June. Dressed in varying shades of blue, guests walked into the party on a blue patchwork carpet, provided by FLOR, and were greeted by Houston Texans Cheerleaders and Chilly, the mascot for the Aeros. Hotel ZaZa went all out for the party, hiring Blue Man Group look-a-likes who were seen wandering the party and posing for pictures with guests as DJ extraordinaire Lewis Grell and his LG Entertainment played cool tunes and favorite party mixes. Partygoers also enjoyed signature cocktails like the Blue Mojito, Blue Bubbleberry and Blue Velvet. Light bites from Monarch Executive Chef Adam West included blue cheese sliders, homemade blue potato chips and blueberry tarts.

Blue Man#1 Blue Man#2

Gabe Canales

EVENT MEET UP/ TWEET UP WHY TO BENEFIT THE BLUE CURE FOUNDATION WHERE MONARCH @ HOTEL ZAZA WHEN JUNE 15

CHECK OUT ALL THE PARTIES IN HOUSTON @ 002MAG.COM EVENT FIRST ANNUAL CURRY CRAWL WHY TO BENEFIT ST. LUKE’S NEW PROFESSIONALS GROUP, PULSE WHERE STRAITS ASIAN BISTRO WHEN JUNE 24

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Competition was ablaze as STRAITS Asian Bistro hosted the first annual Curry Crawl at CITYCENTRE. Invited by Chef John Sikhattana, ten of the city’s top chefs battled it out to win the title of “best curry dish,” while showcasing their creations for a panel of judges and some 300 attendees. The formidable list of contenders included: BLU Restaurant + Lounge, Kiran’s, Korma Sutra, Pondicheri, The Queen Vic, RA Sushi, Roots Bistro, Samba Grille, STRAITS and Uchi. As guests mingled on the patio and experienced each chef’s dish, thirst was quelled from a selection of Grey Goose cocktails and No Label beer. SWEET and provided a variety of delectable desserts. In the end, Chef Shiva Patel of The Queen Vic snagged the first place prize as well as the People’s Choice award, for her Goan curry crab koftas.

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Houston Beer Fest is back and better than ever!

Beer lovers and newbies had a blast exploring all things beer, including tastings from breweries all over the state, eating New Orleans-inspired fare and listening to the fast paced, in-your-face music of Skeleton Dick. All of the Houston-based craft breweries were on hand, along with a number of fine breweries from around the state, with samples of pale ale, amber, hefeweizen, witbier, porter and dozens of other brew styles including a new wheat ale from No Label brewed especially for this year’s festival. In honor of this year’s New Orleans theme, Walker Street was turned into Bourbon Street and featured New Orleansstyle food vendors, Mardi Gras beads for the throwing and bands playing everything from rock to country on four different stages.

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EVENT 2012 HOUSTON BEER FEST WHY FOR THE LOVE OF BEER WHERE DT HOUSTON WHEN JUNE 9

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Wild Boy!

Raining, running and raising money were the name of the game at the third annual Hot Undies Run, benefiting MDA. The Brian O’Neill’s Running Club event featured runners in undie-clad costumes ranging from The Avengers to Magic Mike (with an all-female panel of judges, you can guess who won the coveted “Best Undressed”!). Theresa from 94.5 The Buzz made the near-nude runners feel right at home, and BON Running Club founder Dave Lee instigated an unforgettable dance-off between competing teams. Between Dos Equis and Kru Vodka & Red Bulls, runners munched on food truck fare from H-Town StrEATs, Good Dog Hot Dog and Wake n’ Bacon. Lucky participants left with an iPad®, a Guinness® beach cruiser bike and more from the raffle, benefiting Undies for Everyone.

Here Kitty, kitty....

Super Hero’s Girlfriends

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Downtown............................................1 Holocaust Museum..............................2 Galleria...............................................3 Uptown Park.......................................4 River Oaks Park..................................5 Rice Village.........................................6 Highland Village.................................7 Memorial City......................................8 Town & Country Village.......................9 CityCentre..........................................10 Sam Houston Race Park.....................11 Katy Mills..........................................12 Sugar Land........................................13 Zoo ..................................................14 Museum District.................................15 George Bush Intl. Airport...................16 Hobby Airport....................................17 Space Center Houston........................18 Kemah...............................................19 Miller Outdoor Theatre......................20 Contemporary Arts Museum...............21 Houston Museum of Fine Arts............22 Children’s Museum............................23 Houston Museum of Natural Science........24 Houston Arboretum...........................25 Houston Theater District....................26 The Woodlands..................................27

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A NAtioNAl treAsure

An interview by Alejandro Martinez Photography by Sofia van der Dys Special thnak you to Renato Alarcon

LAST MONTH, BBVA COMPASS AND THE REALMADRID FOUNDATION TEAMED UP TO LAUNCH REAL MADRID’S SPORTS AND ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY AT ELIOT AND RUSK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITH AN ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY IKER CASILLAS, CAPTAIN FOR REAL MADRID AND THE SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM. PUBLISHER ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH THE SOCCER ICON. Of the championships you have won with Real Madrid and the Spanish National team, which has had the most significance to you?

With Spain, the World Cup when I won in South Africa, because it has been the most important as well as the biggest accomplishment for Spain. But in terms of being the biggest accomplishment, it has to be the 2008 EuroCup because it was my first and it was the first title Spain had seen in forty years without a win.

Have you ever doubted your skills as a soccer player, and what was your motivation to follow this dream?

Yes, one does doubt himself in this sort of career and I think in 2002, I went through the worst level of performance as a player; and it is a time where you are forced to mature not only as an athlete but as a person.

In terms of motivation, it was to secure playing for Real Madrid not only to make Spaniards happy but to win titles for such an important team.

As the captain of Spain, what do you feel every time you hold a trophy?

Knowing that a photo of that moment will be forever in history, and as time passes people will continue to see it and remember the moment.

There is so much talent in terms of soccer within the world, what do you think made you successful?

I think apart from having skills, you need to have a good head on your shoulders. My fans have always shown me affection and I’ve never let compliments go to my head.

What advice do you have for young hopefuls?

Look at soccer as a hobby rather than a career and hopefully one day when you least expect it, that hobby will turn itself into a career.

Who do you admire in and off the field today?

I admire athletes who are fine players on the field and make time for those who deserve and need his attention off.

How do you mentally prepare for a final?

It’s hard because there are a lot of nerves knowing that one action can affect the ultimate outcome of a game, so one has to be cold and calculated.

What do you like to do when you are not playing?

I like to disconnect and lead a regular life like everyone else.

What have you enjoyed about Houston?

The tranquility of life here.

I’ve been here a few days and everyone is very easygoing.

LOOK AT SOCCER AS A HOBBY RATHER THAN A CAREER AND HOPEFULLY ONE DAY WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT, THAT HOBBY WILL TURN ITSELF INTO A CAREER.

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*17 | inside Hotel Alden 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.aldenhotels.com

51fifteen 51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue 5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067 www.51fifteen.com AMERICAS •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492 •2040 West Gray. 832.200.4782 www.cordua.com

ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center 800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com AVA KITCHEN+WHISKEY BAR 2800 Kirby. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com BARNABY’S 5 Houston locations www.barnabyscafe.com BISTRO ALEX 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.827.3545 www.bistroalex.com BLACK FINN AMERICAN GRILL 1910 Bagby, #100. 713.651.9550 www.blackfinnamericangrille.com BOWL 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218 www.eatatbowl.com CAFE EXPRESS 12 convenient locations in Houston www.cafe-express.com CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848 www.canopyhouston.com

CINQ | at La Colombe d’Or 3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750 www.lacolombedor.com

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COURSES | At the Art Institute of Houston 1900 Yorktown. 713.353.3644 www.artinstitutes.edu CROSSROADS | HOB 1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837 www.houseofblues.com DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ 3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD 4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889 www.dantonsseafood.com EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD •12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800 www.eddiev.com FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB 1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com HAVEN 2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101 www.havenhouston.com

hearsay

HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE 218 Travis St. 713.225.8079 www.hearsayhouston.com

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166 www.neimanmarcus.com MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S •1151 Uptown Park. 713.840.7900 •1201 Fannin St. 713.658.8100 • 791 Town & Country Blvd. 713.465.3685 www.mccormickandschmicks.com NOE 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 www.noerestaurant.com OXHEART 1310 Nance St. 832.830.8592 www.oxhearthouston.com QUATTRO 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700 www.fourseasons.com

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

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RELISH 3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960 www.relishhouston.com RUGGLES GREEN •2311 West Alabama. 713.533.0777 •CityCentre 713.464.5557 www.rugglesgreen.com THE CHELSEA GRILL 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857 www.chelseagrill.com THE GROVE 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321 www.thegrovehouston.com THE LAKE HOUSE 1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320 www.thelakehousehouston.com TRINITI 2815 South Shepherd. 713.527.9090 www.trinitirestaurants.com VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470 www.hotelicon.com

WHICH WICH [dt tunnel] •Pennzoil Place. 713.222.2999 •El Paso Energy Place. 713.658.9161 www.whichwich.com YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com

KUBO’S 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 www.kubos-sushi.com LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444 www.lesgivrals.com MAI’S [vietnamese] 3403 Milam. 713.520.5300 www.maishouston.com NIT NOI [thai] 8 Houston locations www.nitnoithai.com

NORI SUSHI BISTRO 700 Town and Country Blvd. 713.467.0400 www.norisushibistro.com

ra sushi

RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 •12860 Queensbury Ln. #234, CityCentre 713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com RED PIER [asian fusion] 2701 Milam St. 713.807.7726 www.theredpier.com

asian

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

AUNTIE CHANG’S DUMPLING HOUSE 2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 www.auntiechangs.com

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

BLUE FISH SUSHI 550 Texas. 713.225.3474 www.thebluefishsushi.com

UCHI 904 Westheimer. 713.522.4808 www.uchirestaurants.com

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

HONG KONG DINER "Now Dim Sum" 909 Franklin St. 713.236.1688 www.hongkongdinerhouston.com KAM’S [chinese] 4500 Montrose Blvd. #C. 713.529.5057 www.kamscuisine.com KATSUYA [sushi] 2800 Kirby. 713.590.2800 www.sbe.com/katsuya

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

bar-b-que BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600 www.brookstreetbbq.com GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE 5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com

breakfast+coffee+ diners+juice bars ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 www.antidotecoffee.com

ARAYA artisan chocolate 2013 W. Gray St. 832.967.7960 www.arayachocolate.com AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER •2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900 •12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213 www.avalondiner.com CAFÉ BRASIL 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993 www.brasilcafe.net COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283 www.cravecupcake.com DIRK’S COFFEE 4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319 www.diedrich.com EMPIRE CAFÉ 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ 1842 Fountain View.

713.785.9060 FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR 1005 Waugh Dr., #C. 713.528.5282 www.fuelhealthbar.com

uptown sushi UPTOWN SUSHI 1131 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888 www.zakehouston.com ZUSHI 5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588 www.zushihouston.com

HARRY'S RESTAURANT The Globe on Your Fork!

American, Greek & Latin Cuisine 318 Tuam @ Bagby. 713.528.0198 www.harrysrestaurantcafe.com This Houston institution serves breakfast and lunch daily. Open 7 Days a Week.

INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE 1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR •5709 Woodway. 713.334.4036 •4024 Bellaire Blvd. 713.665.5388 www.islandgrillhouston.com

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restaurant listings KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737 www.kraftsmenbaking.com MORE THAN CAKES 325 Heights. 713.652.5135 www.morethancakes.com RUSTIKA CAFÉ 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226 www.rustikacafe.com SALENTO WINE CAFE 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SPRINKLES CUPCAKES 4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929 www.sprinkles.com SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES 3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427 www.ilovesugarbabys.com

SWEET CityCentre.

713.647.9338 www.sweethouston.com TAFT STREET COFFEE 2115 Taft. 713.522.3533 www.taftstreetcoffee.org THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com THE BUFFALO GRILLE •3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663 •1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663 www.thebuffalogrille.com THE COFFEE GROUNDZ 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 www.coffeegroundz.net TINY BOXWOOD’S •3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224 •3636 Rice Blvd. 713.667.3402 www.tinyboxwoods.com

european

BISTRO LE CEP [french] 11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985 www.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. 713.529.7788 www.feasthouston.com

LE MISTRAL [french] 1400 Eldridge Parkway. 832.379.8322 www.lemistralhouston.com OPORTO [european] 3833 Richmond. 713.621.1114 www.oporto.us

PHILIPPE REST+LOUNGE [french] BLVD. Place. 713.439.1000 www.philippehouston.com THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022 www.thequeenvicpub.com PORTUGALLIA [portuguese] 12126 Westheimer. 281.497.8012 www.portugallia.com

indian ASHIANA 12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555 www.ashiana.cc

cajun+creole +southern

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

THIS IS IT SOULFOOD 2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920 www.thisisithouston.com

NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE 3005 West Loop South. 713.622.2005 www.narinsbombaybrasserie.com

TREEBEARDS 5 Houston locations www.treebeards.com ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK 601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.8328 www.zimmslittledeck.com ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER 1119 Pease. 713.759.2001 www.zydecolouisianadiner.com

PONDICHERI www.pondichericafe.com 2800 Kirby @ West Ave. 713.522.2022 SHIVA 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE CityCentre. 713.973.9610 www.brioitalian.com

CANDELARI’S www.candelaris.com 14545 Memorial Dr. 281.497.0612

PIATTO RISTORANTE 2 houston locations www.piattoristorante.com RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1004 www.granducahouston.com SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715 www.meatballs.com A Warehouse Full of Food, Friends, Families and Fun! Great Kids Menu! Large and Small Groups Welcomed. Open 7 Days A Week.

Deliveries and Catering Available.

TONY MANDOLA’S 1212 Waugh. 713.528.3473 www.tonymandolas.com TRATTORIA IL MULINO 945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600 www.ilmulino.com

VALENTINO Hotel Derek 2525 West Loop South. 713.850.9200 www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

CHAMA GAÚCHA [brazilian] 5865 Westheimer. 713.244.9500 www.chamagaucha.com

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

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

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

CYCLONE ANAYA’S [mex] 4 Houston locations www.cycloneanaya.com

EL GRAN MALO [mex] 2307 Ella Blvd. 832.767.3405 www.elgranmalo.com

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

EL PATIO [mex] 6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410 www.elpatio.com EL REY [cuban-mex] 3 Houston locations www.elreytaqueria.com

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

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

latin

ARGENTINA CAFE 3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

BERRYHILL [texmex] 10 Houston locations www.berryhillbajagrill.com BISTRO BAR [puerto rican] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre 713.973.1601 www.houstonsorella-citycentre.com BULLRITOS 5 Houston locations www.bullritos.com CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban] 5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031 Dine-In/Catering www.cafepiquet.net

ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888 www.arcodoro.com cafe piquet

LATIN BITES CAFE [peru] 5709 Woodway Dr. 713.229.8369 www.latinbitescafe.com

maria selma MARIA SELMA [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 www.mariaselma.com NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175 www.ninfas.com

RADICAL EATS [vegetarian mexican] 3903 Fulton St. 281.222.7647 www.radicaleats.com RIOJA [spanish] 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 www.riojarestaurant.com

SAMBA GRILLE (south american) 530 Texas. 713.343.1180 www.sambagrillehouston.com TACOS A GO-GO 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 www.tacosagogo.com

AMAZON GRILL 5114 Kirby Dr. 713.522.5888 www.cordua.com

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

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 17 Houston locations Catering 888.392.2287 www.freebirds.com GLORIA’S 2616 Louisiana. 832.360.1710 www.gloriasrestaurants.com

gloria’s GUADALAJARA HACIENDA [mex] 4 Houston locations www.guadalajarahacienda.com IRMA’S [mex] •22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767 •1314 Texas. 713.247.9651 www.irmassouthwest.com

THE LEMON TREE [peru] 12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690 www.thelemontreeonline.com TILA’S [mex] 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654 www.tilas.com TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com

TORCHY’S TACOS 2411 S. Shepherd. 713.595.8226 www.torchystacos.com XUCO XICANA [mex] 2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181 www.elxucoxicana.com

mediterranean +greek CAFE LILI [lebanese] 5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969 www.cafelili.com

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MEDITERRANEAN TREATS mediterranieantreats@gmail.com www.etsy.com/shop/mediterraneantreats

niko niko’s NIKO NIKO’S www.nikonikos.com •2520 Montrose. 713.528.4976 •301 Milam @ Market Square.

713.224.4976 PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese] •12151 Westheimer. 281.558.0416 •1001 Austin St. 832.360.2222 www.phoeniciafoods.com

pizza ALTO PIZZERIA 2800 Kirby Dr. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 914 Main St. 713.654.4444 www.bombaypizzaco.com DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA 500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com

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

PERRY’S GRILL 2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727 www.perryssteakhouse.com

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

PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE 16200 Kensington Dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com

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

SHULA’S STEAKHOUSE Hyatt Hotel 1200 Louisiana St. 713.375.4777 www.donshulas.com SPENCER’S STEAKS + CHOPS 1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com STRIP HOUSE 1200 McKinney. 713.659.6000 www.theglaziergroup.com

SUGAR LAND BENIHANA 2579 N. Town Center Blvd.

281.565.8888 www.benihana.com BLACK WALNUT CAFE 16535 Southwest Fwy. 281.565.7800 www.blackwalnutcafe.com

blu

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

PINK’S PIZZA 4 houston locations www.pinkspizza.com PIOLA 3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241 •2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800 www.starpizza.net

steak+chops FLEMING’S 3 Houston Locations www.flemingssteakhouse.com MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 •1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com

RAGIN CAJUN 16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704 www.ragin-cajun.com RED OAK GRILL 203 Century Square Blvd.

281.491.2890 www.redoak-grill.com THE BURNING PEAR 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com WASABI [sushi] 14019 Southwest Freeway.

281.242.3899

WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE 945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS AMERICAS 21 Waterway Avenue.

281.367.1492. www.cordua.com

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

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

GENGHIS GRILL [asian] 9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745 www.genghisgrill.com GROTTO 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.4252 www.grottohouston.com GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE 1400 Research Forest Dr. 281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com HUBBELL & HUDSON KITCHEN 4526 Research Forest Dr. 281.203.5650 www.hubbellandhudson.com KITA [japanese] 24 Waterway Ave. 281.298.1888 www.kitawoodlands.com LA TRATTORIA TUSCANO 4233 Research Forest Dr. 281.419.2252 www.latrattoriatuscano.com

LUCA & LEONARDO [italian] 20 Waterway Ave. 832.510.2110 www.lucaleonardo.com MASA’S SUSHI 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. 281.298.5688 www.sushimasahouston.com

BLU [euro-asian] 2248 Texas Dr. 281.903.7324 www.blusugarland.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.465.8993. www.brioitalian.com

SAKEKAWA [japanese] 6777 Woodlands Parkway.

281.419.5988 www.sakekawa.com

BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 636 Hwy. 6, #100. 281.242.1131 www.bombaypizzaco.com

CAFÉ EXPRESS 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.2556. www.cafe-express.com

SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA 25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200 www.sitarcuisineofindia.net

BROOKSTREET BBQ 1418 Highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams Trace Blvd.

281.565.5881 GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA 16535 Southwest Frwy.

281.265.2280 www.patsygrimaldis.com

JAPANEIRO’S [sushi+latin] 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 www.japaneiro.com NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR 14019 Southwest Freeway.

281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

CAFFE DI FIORE [italian] 10110 Woodlands Pkwy.

281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com

COAL BURGER 20 Waterway Ave. 281.292.6385. www.coalburger.com CRU - A WINE BAR 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.465.9463 www.cruawinebar.com DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT 10700 Kuykendahl Road.

281.298.8422

www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

SWEET BELLA ITALIAN KITCHEN 202 Sawdust Road. 832.585.0066 www.sweetbellaitalian.com THE MELTING POT 19075 Interstate 45. 936.271.7416 www.themeltingpot.com TOMMY BAHAMA 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.292.6878 www.tommybahama.com

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CHEAP EATS IN HOUSTON SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING BUT JUST BECAUSE YOU’RE BURNING UP DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE MONEY TO BURN. August is a great time to enjoy the last few weeks of summer by getting together with friends and family for some inexpensive but tasty meals. And with temperatures remaining high, cooling off with a cheap, frosty treat is always enticing! HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR HOUSTON RESTAURANTS & SWEET SPOTS.

POPULAR “CHEAP EATS” Ruggles Café & Bakery – Entrées that taste more expensive than they cost, with a variety of offerings and locally famous dessert items.

Lankford Grocery & Market – Family owned since 1939, offering mouthwatering burgers with a smile!

Teotihuacan Mexican Café – Serving some of the tastiest Tex-Mex in the area at great prices, a can’t-miss for locals and visitors (and a spacious covered patio for grazing and relaxing!)

The Egg & I – It isn’t crowded on the weekends for nothing – locally owned and serving up some inexpensive favorites; make this your next brunch spot!

Smashburger – Boasting 9 area locations, Smashburger’s patties are known for being fast, fresh and delicious – grab one to go or take a seat for a quick, cheap, satisfying eat!

Bob’s Taco Station – On your way somewhere this morning? Bob’s is famous for tasty, cheap, fast breakfast tacos – check them out!

THRIFTY & SWEET REFRESHMENTS Tropical Chill – Nothing says summer like a snow cone – the cheapest, sweetest cool-off from local favorite Tropical Chill is your best bet!

Swirll – Fro-yo’s surge in popularity has produced fantastic cheap, healthy options for frozen treats.

Four locations offer tasty options for your next frozen yogurt craving.

Hank’s Ice Cream Parlor – This locally owned hidden gem offers hand-made unique treats like banana pudding ice cream.

Another Time Soda Fountain – While they offer tasty main-course options as well, the real home run is the mouth-watering dessert options – a banana split for two should be your next great date! august 12 | www.002mag.com .73

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•ACCORDING TO SWAMPLOT AND ITS SOURCES, HEIGHTS WILL BE HOME TO A NEW BREW SPOT: OFF STUDEWOOD NEXT TO ANTIDOTE WILL BE THE HOME OF PREMIUM DRAUGHT•AND IN THE OAK FOREST/GARDEN OAK AREA, LIBERTY STATION’S SECOND ENDEAVOR, COTTONWOOD BAR, ANOTHER CRAFT BEER FOCUSED SPOT (WE SEE A TREND HERE) WILL BE ON SHEPHERD AT 34TH. THIS SISTER SPOT WILL INCLUDE A KITCHEN AND MORE.•CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE NOW FEATURES A MUTT MENU OFFERING GOURMET DOGGIE TREATS, ADDING ITSELF TO THE GROWING LIST OF DOG-FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENTS. TREATS IN THE SHAPE OF A BURGER, FRIES AND A DONUT PLUS A SIDE OF DOGGIE BEER ARE JUST A FEW DELIGHTS YOUR PUP CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

AEON THEATRIX

AEON THEATRIX 1824 Spring. #222.

1.888.669.2366 www.aeontheatrix.com

ALVAGRAPHICS 1102 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.1211 www.alvagraphics.com AMERICAN TITLE-HEIGHTS 5225 Katy Frwy. 713.864.5335 www.americantitleheights.com BEDROCK CITY 4602 Washington. 713.862.0100 www.bedrockcity.com C&D HARDWARE 314 E. 11 St. 713.861.3551 www.canddhardware.com CAMERA CO-OP 801 Durham Dr. 713.522.7837 www.cameracoophouston.com CENTRAL BANK 1550 W. 18th St. 832.485.2354 COASTAL FUMIGATORS 1119 W. 34th St. 713.863.7378 www.coastalfumigators.com DAVID, ETC. A SALON 706 E. 11th St. www.davidetc.com DAVIS HARDWARE 1028 Studewood. 713.864.4574 www.davishardware.com

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GEN’S ANTIQUES 540 W. 19th St. 713.868.2368

RJ’S BOOT COMPANY 3321 Ella Blvd. 713.682.1650

HOUSTON PIANO 1600 W. 13th St. 281.727.0395

ROCKEFELLER HALL 3620 Washington. 713.869.3344 www.RockefellerHall.com

HYDROSHACK 1138 W. 20th St. 713.292.1921 www.hydroshack.com INEX 742 E. 20th St. 713.862.1707 INTEGRITY BANK 4040 Washington. 713.335.8700 www.ibanktx.com I SOLD IT HOUSTON 4720 Washington. 713.426.4266 www.isoldithouston.com IVISION 920 Studemont. 713.862.0500 www.ivisionhouston.com JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS 4500 Washington. 713.741.2266 www.jamescraigfurnishings.com JOSHUA’S NATIVE PLANTS 502 W. 18th St. 713.862.7444 KATIE & CO. 4500 Washington. 713.802.1345 www.katie-co.com KEEP IT CLEAN CARWASH 3700 Washington. 713.426.3877 www.keepitcleancarwash.com KITCHEN & BATH WIZARD 2102 W. 34th St. 713.956.9595 LA CAMELLA BOUTIQUE 3122 White Oak Dr. Suite C. 713.808.9377

SIGN A RAMA HOUSTON 519 Durham Dr. 713.864.9211 www.sarhouston.com SSQQ DANCE STUDIO 1431 W. 20th. 713.869.0777 www.ssqqdance.com THE AMISH CRAFTSMAN 5555 Washington. 713.862.3444 www.amishcraftsmanfurniture.com THE RESERVE SUPPLY CO. 2205 Washington. 713.750.9582 www.reservesupplycompany.com URBAN CLEANERS 9200 Studemont. 713.880.9910 WABASH ANTIQUE 5701 Washington. 713.863.8322 www.wabashfeed.com

ABSOLVE WINE LOUNGE 920 Studemont St. 281.501.1788 www.absolvewinelounge.com

BRIXX BAR 5110 Washington. 713.864.8811 www.brixxhouston.com

CYCLONE ANAYA’S 1710 Durham Dr. 713.862.3209 www.cycloneanaya.com

ANDY’S 1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

BUFFALO WILD WINGS 3939 Washington. 832.356.2980 www.buffalowildwings.com

DACAPO’S PASTRY CAFÉ 1141 E. 11th St. 713.869.9141 www.dacapospastrycafe.com

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

D’AMICO’S 2802 White Oak. 713.868.3400 www.damico-café.com

CANYON CREEK CAFÉ 6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885 www.onioncreekcafe.com

DAN ELECTRO’S 1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707 www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

CATALINA COFFEE 2201 Washington. 713.861.8448 www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

DARKHORSE TAVERN 2207 Washington. 713.426.2442 www.dhtavern.com

CEDAR CREEK CAFE 1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

DOWN HOUSE 1801 Yale St. 713.864.3696 www.downhousehouston.com

ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 BB’S CAFÉ 2701 White Oak Dr. 713.868.800 www.bbscafe.com BEAVER’S 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 www.beavershouston.com BEER ISLAND 2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670 BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT 3939 Washington. 713.861.7171 www.berripop.com BERRYHILL BAJA GRILL 702 E. 11th St. 713.225.2252 www.berryhillbajagrill.com

WEST END BICYCLES 5427 Blossom St. 713.861.2271

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

WEST END CLEANERS 4918 Washington. 713.864.2365 www.westendcleaners.com

BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY 720 Shepherd Dr. 713.572.2565 www.block7wineco.com

food+drink 360 SPORTS LOUNGE 4601 Washington. 713.677.0398 www.360sportslounge.com 360 SPORTS LOUNGE

business

BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740

www.theboomboomroomhouston.com

BRANCH WATER TAVERN 510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777 www.branchwatertavern.com BRC 519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233 www.brcgastropub.com

CHATTER’S CAFÉ & BISTRO 140 S. Heights Blvd. 713.581.8486 www.chatterscafe.com CHICAGO’S PIZZA 1777 Airline Dr. 713.862.2828 www.chicagospizzaheights.com CHILOSO’S TACO HOUSE 701 E. 20th St. 713.868.2273 COLLINA’S ITALIAN CAFÉ 502 W. 19th St. 713.869.0492 www.collinas.com CONVIVIO [spanish] 700 S. Durham. 832.360.1750 www.conviviohouston.com COPPA 5555 Washington. 713.426.4260 www.copparistorante.com

DRAGON BOWL ASIAN BISTRO 1221 W. 11th St. 713.426.2750 www.dragonbowlbistro.com DRY CREEK CAFÉ 544 Yale St. 713.426.2313 www.drycreekcafe.com EI8TH 5102 Washington. 281.989.3467 EL REY TAQUERIA 910 Shepherd Dr. 713.802.9145 www.elreytaqueria.com EL TIEMPO CANTINA 5602 Washington. 713.681.3645 www.eltiempocantina.com FITZGERALD’S 2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838 www.fitzlivemusic.com

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• NEED SOME ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE KIDDOS? • MENCHIE’S IN THE HEIGHTS HAS FUN DAY MONDAYS AND ARTS

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DAYS FROM 11AM1PM. MORE INFO AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MENCHIESHOUSTONHEIGHTS. • CHECK OUT YOUR HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY FOR READING GROUPS FOR CHILDREN OF VARIOUS AGES AS WELL AS OTHER EXCITING ACTIVITIES. WWW.HPL.LIB.TX.US/HEIGHTSNEIGHBORHOOD-LIBRARY FIVE GUYS 3939 Washington. 713.426.5558 www.fiveguys.com

LAURENZO’S 4412 Washington. 713.880.5111 www.laurenzos.net

PIE IN THE SKY 632 W. 19th St. 936.760.3301 www.pieintheskypieco.com

FOX HOLLOW 4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117 www.foxhollowhouston.com

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE 4601 Washington. 832.582.7671 www.lesgivrals.com

PIZZITOLA’S BAR B CUE 1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283 www.pizzitolasbbq.com

GABBY’S 3101 N. Shepherd. 713.864.5049

LIBERTY STATION 2101 Washington. 713.640.5220 www.libertystationbar.com

PORCH SWING PUB 69 Heights. 713.880.8700 www.porchswingpub.com

LUPE TORTILLA 1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040 www.lupetortilla.com

RAIA’S 4500 Washington. 713.861.1042 www.raiasItalian.com

MANOR ON WASHINGTON 4819 Washington. 713.426.0123 www.manoronwashington.com

REBEL’S HONKY TONK 5002 Washington. 281.851.5224 www.rebelshonkytonkhouston.com

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

REVIVAL MARKET 550 Heights Blvd. 713.880.8463 www.revivalmarket.com

MAX’S WINE DIVE 4720 Washington. 713.880.8737 www.maxwinedive.com

REIGN LOUNGE 4105 Washington. 713.869.0404

GLASS WALL 933 Studewood. 713.868.7930 www.glasswalltherestaurant.com HICKORY HOLLOW 101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300 www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com HUGHES HANGAR 2811 Washington. 281.501.2028 www.hugheshangar.com JAVA JAVA CAFÉ 911 W. 11th St. 713.880.5282 JAX GRILL 1613 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.5529 www.jaxgrillhouston.com JENNI’S NOODLE HOUSE 602 E. 20th St. 713.862.3344 www.noodlesrule.com KUNG FU SALOON 5317 Washington. 713.864.0642 www.kungfusaloon.com KRAFTSMEN CAFE 611 W. 22nd St. 713.426.1300 www.kraftsmencafe.com KRIS BISTRO & LOUNGE 7070 Allensby. 713.358.5079 www.krisbistro.com

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT 512 W. 19th St. 713.861.9600 www.menchies.com NOX 4701 Nett. 281.701.4248 www.noxhouston.com ONION CREEK COFFEE HOUSE 3106 White Oak Dr. 713.880.0706 www.onioncreekcafe.com

ROOSEVELT 5219 Washington. 713.869.8779 www.rooseveltbar.com SALT BAR 4218 Washington. 713.868.1109 www.saltbarhouston.com SAM’S CAFÉ 920 Studemont. 713.861.1109 www.samscafehouston.com

PANDORA 1815 Washington. 832.296.6220

SANCTUARY LOUNGE 2420 Washington. 713.861.7300 www.sanctuaryhouston.com

PATRENELLA’S 813 Jackson Hill St. 713.863.8223 www.patrenellas.net

SAWYER PARK SPORTS BAR 2412 Washington. 713.398.8442 www.SawyerParkHouston.com

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

W GRILL 4825 Washington. 713.861.9933 www.wgrilltogo.com

CURVES COMPLETE 625 W. 19th St. 713.861.9602 www.curvesinformation.com

THE DENTIST 650 Heights. 281.974.4086 www.650heights.com

SOMA 4820 Washington. 713.861.2726 www.somasushi.com

WASHINGTON DRINKERY 4115 Washington. 713.426.3617 www.washavedrinkery.com

DESIGN DENTAL GROUP 4500 Washington. 713.869.0334 www.Design-DentalGroup.com

VAULT HOUSTON 1824 Spring St. #124. 713.880.8161 www.gyrotonichouston.com

SOMEBURGER HAMBURGER 745 E. 11th St. 713.862.0019

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

DESSANGE PARIS SALON 5535 Memorial Dr. 713.457.8800 www.dessangetexas.com

WASHINGTON AVE PILATES 2203 Washington. 281.352.5791 www.wapilates.com

ANYTIME FITNESS 1102 Yale St. 713.869.3222

DJ’S BETTER BODY Personal Fitness 2500 E. TC Jester. 713.409.6254

ZUMBA FITNESS 502 E. 20th St. 832.667.8003

BAYOU CITY CROSSFIT 3622 Golf Dr. 713.230.8299

EGMA’S SALON 4620 A Washington. 713.880.8319

BAYOU CITY SMILES 4000 Washington #201. 713.518.1411 www.BayouCitySmiles.com

IMPERIUM CROSSFIT 1608 22nd St. 713.591.6966

TAPS HOUSE OF BEER 5120 Washington. 713.864.0650 www.tapshouseofbeer.com TEOTIHUACAN MEXICAN CAFÉ 1511 Airline Dr. 713.426.4420 www.teothihuacanmexicancafe.com TEXADELPHIA 920 Studemont. 713.861.7826 www.texadelphia.com THE COUNTER 4601 Washington. 713.966.6123 www.thecounterburger.com THE DUBLINER 4219 Washington. 713.861.2300 THE LOT 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 www.thelothouston.net TIPPY’S SOUL FOOD 4400 Yale St. 713.694.2500 TQLA 4601 Washington. 281.501.3237 www.tqlahouston.com VIETNAM 605 W. 19th St. 832.618.1668 www.thevietnamrestaurant.com

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BLISS DAY SPA 701 Shepherd Dr. #100. 713.864.8787 www.blissdayspa.biz

BLUE TREE YOGA “Infrared Heated Studio” 1824 Spring St. 713.839.9642 www.bluetreeyoga.com COSA BELLA SALON & DAY SPA 1543 Yale. 713.869.1441

CROSSFIT H-TOWN 1919 Silver. 281.989.8740 www.crossfithtown.com

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MEMORIAL BY WINDSOR 3131 Memorial Ct. 713.864.7602 www.windsorcommunities.com

INNOVATIVE DENTIST OF HOUSTON 427 W. 20th., Suite 400.

713.864.1315 JOY YOGA CENTER 4500 Washington #900. 713.868.9642 www.joyyogacenter.com LA PAZ SPA & SALON 101 W. 14th St. 713.864.2244 MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL 920 Studemont #500. 713.869.0600 www.ddsforyou.com MEMORIAL PARK VISION 5535 Memorial Dr. #1. 281.888.9256 www.memorialparkvision.com MERCER SALON 5555 Washington. 281.888.9810 www.mercersalon.com SATORI SALON 3616 Washington. 713.869.2444 www.satorisalons.com SAWYER DENTAL 1919 Taylor St. Suite 3A. 713.864.4414

GREENWOOD KING 1801 Heights Blvd. 713.864.0888 www.greenwoodking.com

ROSE TEAM REALTY 4720 Washington #B-1. 713.880.8444 www.intownhouston.com SAWYER HEIGHTS LOFTS

TAMPICO 2115 Airline Dr. 713.862.8425

BLUE TREE YOGA

TACOS A GO GO 2912 White Oak. 713.864.8226 www.tacosagogo.com

health+beauty

CROSSFIT H-TOWN

STAR PIZZA II 77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241 www.starpizza.net

SABINE STREET LOFTS 150 Sabine Street. 713.221.3400 www.SabineStreetLofts.com SAWYER HEIGHTS LOFTS 2424 Sawyer Heights St. 713.861.3737 www.sawyerheightslofts.com TEXAS REAL ESTATE & CO. 2420 Washington. 713.337.1410 www.txreco.com URBAN LIVING 5023 Washington. 713.868.7226 www.urbanliving.com

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recording Photography by Anthony Rathbun

INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW KARNAVAS

RUNAWAY

SUN

I saw that you just did a tour of the South – Alabama, Florida…

Yeah, it was really cool. I think being in Houston, for the sounds that we have, it’s really the best place for us to be located.

Because playing the South, I don’t think we could ask for a better audience. Just the place where all the big influences in our music – that’s where it comes from. So it’s pretty cool to travel through some of these Delta Blues towns and along the Gulf Coast. It’s a different way of life, and each town seems to be pretty… each state was really different. But definitely I like playing the smaller towns better than the big cities.

Those states all have a different feel but parts of them – I know you played Jackson, Birmingham … it’s kind of like going back in time in some ways.

Yeah, definitely. I think the oldest place we played was in Jackson. It was actually called The Old Tavern, and I think that building was from the ’20s. A really old place, and it’s across the street from some huge government building that looks like it’s been there for a long time, too.

Do you find that when you go through towns like that, that people know Houston blues? Is that even what you guys grew up on?

Well, our band is a real mix of musical influences. Our drummer – Marshall – he’s from Lake Jackson, and he played in a jazz band in high school, so he’s a jazz drummer, and his dad was a singer and guitar player and he’s backed him some, too. Daniel – our lead guitarist – he can play just about anything, but the blues a big strength for him, and he did his first tour when he was 15 years old as a blues guitarist, so he’s played a lot, and he’s just fantastic live. He never plays the same thing twice – he’s that kind of a solo player, so he really shines in our live show. And then Zero – our bass player – he’s played in funk bands and he’s played jazz and blues, R&B, and plays a six-string bass, so he’s the really talented, funky dude in the band. And I grew up listening to the Beatles, and I love ’90’s rock, because that’s kind of… I was a teenager and stuff coming up. So ’90’s rock’s a big influence on me, and I love old blues and ZZ Top and stuff.

What do you think is the biggest area of growth for you guys from The Bridge to this album?

We recorded The Bridge in eight hours. We won an eight-hour block of recording time in a raffle, from Sugar Hill, and we went and did the whole thing in eight hours.

It was really cool!

I’m still really happy with how that album came out. I mean, we spent a lot of time practicing leading up to that so that we could do it, and part of it was we just didn’t know what we were doing because it was our first time in a big studio, so we didn’t know that you couldn’t just … that people don’t just go and do things in a day.

Right! The album’s only an hour long – why would it take eight?

Yeah! Because we got all the tracking done – I remember we were done in like six and a half hours, and then we had to do the vocals, and our engineer said, “We can stop here if you wanna sit on these mixes for a week and then come back.” And we said, “No, let’s just do it. Let’s get it done.” Because I mean we were really broke at the time, too. We had this recording time, and we weren’t gonna be able to afford to come back and do the whole thing, and we had no idea what that meant. Like how much that was gonna cost or anything. And we hadn’t even thought about it until he mentioned the idea, “Well, maybe you should just take some time to get acquainted.” And you know, we had done the album all day long, so I felt fine. So I said, “Let’s just do it. Let’s just see what we get.” And it was right down to the very last minute and we got everything done. We were exhausted, but it’s still one of the best memories, I think, that we’ve had as a band. But I think as far as growth from then ’til now, it’s just … we’ve spent more time in the studio, I recorded a solo record and a kid’s record. I produced both of those, so I’ve been working with Chris Longwood

– he’s the same engineer I’ve used for all the projects, and so we have a really good chemistry, and I think there’s understanding how things can work in the studio and how we like to do things. Like, “Okay, we’ll double the rhythm guitar on this song or maybe we should sneak some background vocals in here with cathedral reverb on them.” It’s just stuff like that that we wouldn’t even think about before. So very much like experiential learning for the band. I think that’s our biggest strength. I feel like we’re really confident right now with being able to get down anything in the studio that we want to. Like we can set out to write something and play it live and then be able to translate it onto a studio track and get a similar feel. I think the thing we sort of strive for is to try to capture the live sound on the record.

Get that rawness in there.

Yeah, because I think between a live show and an album, it’s two completely different worlds, but I think people want … they approach both wanting to feel the same thing. You want to be moved by the music, so I think both of those have their own manipulations that you sort of learn from experience.

Runaway Sun’s second full-length album, Let’s Run, is out now. The band will perform on August 4 (6-10pm) as part of White Linen Night in The Heights.

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club+lounge review

By Michael Cook Photography by Daniel Ortiz

MONGOOSE VERSUS COBRA LOOKS TO BE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL, AND, “THAT WHICH WE ARE, WE ARE.” MONGOOSE VERSUS COBRA

what’s in a name

1011 mcgowen st. | houston, tx 77002 | 713.650.6872 | www.mongooseversuscobra.com

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AVID VERSUS GOLIATH. GOOD VERSUS EVIL. MONGOOSE VERSUS COBRA. MONGOOSE? VERSUS? COBRA? WAIT, WHAT? WE REALLY THOUGHT WE KNEW ALL THOSE EPIC BATTLES … APPARENTLY WE DIDN’T! MONGOOSE VERSUS COBRA, A BATTLE AND A NEW HOUSTON BAR?? RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI FROM THE JUNGLE BOOK SHORT STORY? NAT GEO CHANNEL SPECIAL REPORT? NO, MAN, IT’S THE NAME OF A NEW BAR!

Mongoose Versus Cobra or MvsC for short, is a bar, that much we know. So, that name? Not exactly sure but let’s carry on and discuss what else we do know. We now know that the entire Greensheet parking lot is for MvsC patrons during ‘evening’ hours, a nice gesture. While looking for said parking we know the first thing we noticed, a façade trend these days, was the repurposing of space from interior to exterior. In other words, the cool patio out front. As you approach, the ivy, the wall of windows, the quotes in the concrete curbs, they all do a good job of saying ‘hey, hey, guy on the street … come on in … yeah, it’s cool here.’ Inside, the west side of the building is simply raw brick and windows, a seemingly flawless restoration of the original 1900’s box. The bar and other new to the building areas (mechanical room, kitchen, restrooms, even a loft) are on the east side. What the heck are those glass spheres inside the wall behind the bar? Hey, look at the loft! Sorry, we got distracted. A good-sized, open area with large bench tables fading back to smaller more intimate seating allows for a decent crowd.

Original rafters, tastefully reused wood, metal and of course some drywall finish off the interior elements. The owners did great work here; it certainly is a solid remodel.

Those glass spheres behind the bar? Well, we did some research and it appears they are a state-ofthe-art dispensing system called the KeyKeg. Apparently the KeyKeg is cheaper and more efficient than those dime-a-dozen steel kegs. At least we know they look cool. MvsC has up to 42 beers on tap with 2 additional nitro engines. The wide-ranged draft beer listing is supplemented by a nice selection of bottles. MvsC even made a pretty awesome sign to display current draft offerings; look around

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you can’t miss it. We just wish the sign shared a little more information about the beers it so proudly displays. Even beer enthusiasts need more than “Brewery” and “Recipe” to know what they are getting into. The list on the website was a little outdated we were told, but at least it included the “Style” of the beer.

Fear of the unknown? Luckily the passionate list of spirits and cocktails are on the printed menu! We know this much: We enjoyed all the drinks we drank, maybe a little too much, and isn’t that all that really matters?

What else do we know? We know we saw at least two mongoose versus cobra statues viciously displaying the epic battle of yore.

We know the place got loud, and people appeared to be having fun. Not that the statues or noise relate – but we know next time we are going to eat more of the food. We saw people being served what looked like a meal in a bucket? Apparently, it’s the ploughman’s pail, a bold offering of “all the best bits for you and your friends.” Next time! The pretzel and the spicy roasted pumpkin seeds we did sample were pretty darn good, and we really shouldn’t have let our friends eat all of the bratwurst. Seriously, we should have had more food.

We still don’t really know what that name is about, but we now know two things. Mongoose versus Cobra looks to be in it for the long haul, and, “that which we are, we are.”

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Bea Here Now

By Beatrice Allen

BACK to SCHOOL! I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE I’M TYPING THOSE WORDS AND IT’S THE BEGINNING OF JULY. THIS WOULD BE WHY TIME FLIES IN THIS INDUSTRY. BUT AS I’VE PROBABLY MENTIONED IN THE PAST, I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR. THE BUZZ OF FALL IS IN THE AIR. THERE’S AN EXCITEMENT TO THE END OF THOSE LONG, ENDLESS DOG DAYS OF SUMMER. THE RETURN OF FOOTBALL, SCHOOL, FALL HOLIDAYS – IT SPARKS A WHOLE NEW ENERGY INTO LIFE. IT’S THE RETURN TO NORMALITY. WHILE I’M ON THE TRACK TO NORMAL I FOUND MY GUILTY PLEASURE BURGER PLACE, I SEEM TO BE ADDICTED TO AVOCADOS, BRUNCH INTRODUCES ME TO A NEW TECHNIQUE, I GET WHAT ALL THE HYPE IS ABOUT AT ONE SUSHI STAPLE, AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO A CONGLOMERATE OF FOLKS FOR ONE OF MY FAVORITE WEEKENDS OF THE YEAR.

THE GROVE 1611 Lamar St. 713.337.7321 www.thegrovehouston.com

BRC 519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233 www.brcgastropub.com

At press time avocados are in season and I can’t seem to eat enough of them.

I’ve become obsessed with eating at least one avocado a day. Plus I hear they are good for you even if they are fat. The Grove prepares an Ahi tuna sashimi with slices of tuna nestled atop slices of avocado topped with a mango and pineapple pico and micro greens.

Delightfully light and refreshing, this dish is perfection for these hot months.

The buzz about their burger is TRUE. I’ve been numerous times but oddly enough hadn’t ordered it before. Those days are over.

I can’t explain the perfection of the buttery-ness, juiciness, delish-ness that is this burger. It leaves me speechless and wanting to go back daily. Don’t believe me? Check it out. Monday is burger day with $8 burgers lunch or dinner.

BRASSERIE 19 1962 West Gray 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.com Most would read soft scrambled eggs and think, nope, probably runny, scary eggs. I’m not sure of the logistics to attain soft scrambled eggs but it sounds to me like they would be fluffy. At Brasserie 19 brunch, that’s how they serve them. Soft, fluffy eggs, seasoned ever so lightly, served with a side of greens and roasted potatoes. It’s brunch and a bit of lunch all on one plate. It takes “should I order a salad” right out of the ordering process. A simple, complete meal.

KATA ROBATA 3600 Kirby Dr. 713.526.8858 www.katarobata.com After years of hearing about Kata Robata, I FINALLY made it in. All the gushing and love over the years since they opened is well deserved.

I’ve heard wonders, and I was equally blown away.

From the robata yellow tail collar, that as my sister would say “has no mother” (a direct translation of a Mexican saying), to the hamachi and jalapeno sashimi, the Japanese snapper sashimi with asian truffle sauce straight to the Rising Sun roll and even the tra-

ditional spicy tuna roll – the preparation, flavor, quality is perfection.

UCHI/ TIM MOLONEY/ DUTCH SMALL/ FREE PRESS SUMMER FEST This is an honorable mention/thank you/shout out of sorts. Thank you, Tim Moloney, for inviting me to a media breakfast at dawn the first day of Summer Fest. And although that sounded awful, you guys made up for it BIG TIME with an UCHI BREAKFAST. Thank you. Uchi doesn’t serve lunch let alone breakfast, so we were SPOILED. They prepared a yogurt, granola, fruit appetizer and then a pork belly, scrambled egg hamachi nabe-looking dish. It was mind-blowing. As was Summer Fest. And at this rate it’s only going to get more mind-blowing. Dutch Small and the team at Free Press are dead-set on getting our hometown festival national recognition while putting local artists, musicians and Houston on the map. I only expect bigger and better things. I look forward to Summer Fest time this year, every year.

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Note: FOR WASHINGTON/HEIGHTS LISTINGS PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 74

BARS + CLUBS + LOUNGES + WINE BARS

downtown C&F DRIVE INN B 6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704 CHAPEL SPIRITS B 534 Texas St. 713.836.2278 www.chapelspirits.com CHAR BAR B F 305 Travis. 713.222.8177

DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium L 410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474 EIGHTEEN TWENTY B 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 www.myspace.com/1820bar ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611 FLYING SAUCER B 705 Main St. 713.228.9472 www.beerknurd.com HOUSE OF BLUES B LM 1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blues www.hob.com/houston JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA B LM 1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011 JET LOUNGE L LM 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 www.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. 713.836.2276 www.luciesliquors.com LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F 1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com MAINSTAGE B LM 2016 Main St. 713.751.3101 MOLLY’S PUB B 509 Main. 713.222.1033 www.mollyspubs.com

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PAPARRUCHOS B F 3055 Sage. 713.212.3178 www.paparruchos.com

PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR B 1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383 www.petesduelingpianobar.com

REMINGTON BAR B F St. Regis Hotel 1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631 www.stregis.com/houston

RESERVE 101 B 1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101 www.reserve101.com

RICHMOND ARMS B 5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722 www.richmondarmsonline.com

SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel C 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 www.aldenhotels.com SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ B LM 909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299 www.sambucarestaurant.com SHARK BAR B 534 Texas. 281.300.1568 www.sharkbartx.com SHAY MCELROY’S B 909 Texas, Suite A. 713.223.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L 909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888 www.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. 713.658.3988 www.dirtbar.com TOC BAR C 711 Franklin. 713.224.4862 www.tocbar.net VENUE C+L 719 Main. 713.236.8150 www.venuehouston.com

galleria+uptown BAR 12•21 @ MORTON’S L F 5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 www.mortons.com

BELVEDERE L 1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271 www.belvedereinfo.com CHAMMP’S SB F 1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333 www.champps.com

ROXY C 5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703 www.clubroxy.com

THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 THE TASTING ROOM W 4 Houston locations www.tastingroomwines.com WILD WEST C 6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455 www.wildwesthouston.com WINETOPIA W 6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149 www.winetopiatx.com

midtown 13 CELSIUS W 3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466 www.13celsius.com 3RD BAR B F 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282 BAR MUNICH B sb f 2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008 www.barmunich.com BRAZOS RIVER BOTTOM B F 2400 Brazos. 713.528.9192 www.brbtx.com CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE B F 2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com COACHES SB 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 www.coachespubmidtown.com

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE L 114 Gray. 713.526.3423 www.doublecrosshouston.com

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DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE

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PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR B 500 Texas St. 713.836.2277 www.pbrhouston.com

DOUBLE TROUBLE B L 3622 Main St. 713.874.0096 EPIC LOUNGE L C 3030 Travis. 713.522.2531 ESCOBAR L C 2905 Travis. 832.443.5781 www.escobarhouston.com FRONT PORCH PUB B 217 Gray. 713.571.9571 www.frontporchpub.com GLITTER KARAOKE B 2621 Milam. 713.526.4900 www.glitterkaraoke.com

SAINT DANE’S BAR + GRILL B F 502 Elgin. 713.807.7040 www.saintdanes.com

CATBIRDS B 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 www.catbirds.com

SHOT BAR B 2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000 www.shotbarhouston.com

CECIL’S B 600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

STATUS C 2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400 www.statushouston.com THE MAPLE LEAF B 514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 www.themapleleafpub.com THE MINK/THE BACKROOM B 3718 Main. 713.522.9985 www.minkonmain.com UNION BAR B+L 2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916 www.myspace.com/unionlounge WONDER BAR B L 2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083 www.wonderbarhouston.com

montrose + shepherd

GROVE PARK LOUNGE L 33 Waugh. 832.582.0611 www.groveparklounge.com

611 B 611 Hyde Park. 713.526.7070

HOWL AT THE MOON L 612 Hadley. 713.658.9700 www.howlatthemoon.com

ABSINTHE L F 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575 www.absinthelounge.com

JUNCTION SB 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768

AGORA B F 1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 www.agorahouston.com

KHON’S WINE W 2808 Milam St. 713.523.7775 www.khonsbar.com KOMODO’S B 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501 NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B 2913 Main St. 713.526.2220 www.art-bar.net PUB FICTION SB F 2303 Smith. 713.400.8400 www.pubfiction.com

COMMUNITY BAR B 2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576

RED DOOR C L 2416 Brazos. 713.256.9383 www.reddoormidtown.com

CONTINENTAL CLUB B 3700 Main. 713.529.9899 www.continentalclub.com

REPUBLIKA L 2905 Travis. 713.498.9662

DOGHOUSE TAVERN B 2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118

RICH’S C 2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606 www.richsnightlife.com

ANVIL+REFUGE B F 1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622 www.anvilhouston.com AVANT GARDEN B+L LM 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 www.avantgardenhouston.com

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM 4100 Montrose. 832.592.7464 www.cezannejazz.com ETRO LOUNGE B 1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876 www.etrolounge.com GRAPPINO DI NINO M 2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002 GRIFF’S SB 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 www.griffshouston.net GUAVA LAMP L 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 www.guavalamphouston.com J.R.’s B 808 Pacific. 713.521.2519 LOLA’S DEPOT B 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342 MCELROY’S PUB B 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com METEOR B 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 www.meteorhouston.com MONTROSE MINING CO. B 805 Pacific. 713.529.7488 NUMBERS C 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.numbersnightclub.com ORANGE SPORTS BAR SB 1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920

BLUR BAR B 710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447 www.blurbar.com

PJ’S SPORTS BAR B 614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748 www.pjssportsbar.com

BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR W F 307 Fairview. 713.269.0859 www.barboheme.com

POISON GIRL L 1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929 www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar

BOONDOCKS B C LM 1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500 www.myspace.com/boondocksbar

RED LION PUB B 2316 S. Shepherd. 713.782.3030 www.redlionhouston.com

BYZANTIO B F 403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896 www.byzantiohouston.com

ROEDER’S PUB B 3116 S. Shepherd. 713.524.4994 www.roederspub.com

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SHERLOCK’S B F 1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881 SIDEBAR @ GRAVITAS B 807 Taft. 713.522.0995

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SONOMA WINE BAR W 2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463 www.sonomahouston.com SOUTH BEACH C 810 Pacific. 713.529.7623 www.southbeachthenightclub.com THE HAY MERCHANT F B 1100 Westheimer. 713.528.9805 www.haymerchant.com THE FLAT B 1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528 www.barflathouston.com THE HARP B 1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827 www.theharphouston.com THE NEXT DOOR B L 2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712 THE STAG’S HEAD B 2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199 www.stagsheadpub.com

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FIREHOUSE SALOON C LM 5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962 www.firehousesaloon.com

THE GINGER MAN B 5607 Morningside. 713.526.2770 www.gingermanpub.com

MUGSY’S B 2239 Richmond Ave. 713.522.7118 www.mugsyshouston.com

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE SB 12848 Queensbury Ln. #208 713.461.2002 www.houstontexansgrille.com

THE EIGHTEENTH COCKTAIL BAR B 2511 Bissonnet. 713.533.9800 www.18thbar.net

RON’S PUB B 1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820 www.ronspub.com

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE

RUDYARD’S B F 2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521

C CLUB

THE DERRICK TAVERN B LM 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 www.thederricktavern.com VINE WINE ROOM W 12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463 www.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. 713.526.9700 www.thearmadillopalace.com

VELVET MELVIN PUB B 3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798

BAKER STREET PUB B LM 5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900 www.bakerstreetpub.com

VINTAGE L 2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200 www.vintageloungehouston.com

BRIAN O’NEILL’S B 5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603 www.brianoneills.com

ZIMM’S B L 4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002 www.zimmsbar.com

BRONX BAR B 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK B L 601 Richmond. 713.527.8328

museum district

MONARCH LOUNGE Hotel ZaZa L 5701 Main. 713.526.1991 www.monarchrestauranthouston.com

outer loop 300 HOUSTON BOWLING B 925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207 www.300houston.com DENIM BAR B F 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com

HUDSON LOUNGE L 2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020 www.hudsonlounge.com KAY’S LOUNGE L 2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858 LITTLE WOODROW’S B 5 Houston locations www.littlewoodrows.com SALENTO WINE CAFE W F 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SIMONE ON SUNSET W 2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033 www.simoneonsunset.com

THE LOUNGE AT BENJY’S B F 2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602 www.benjys.com

SAM’S BOAT B 5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628

criver

SIGNATURE LOUNGE L 5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087 www.signatureloungehouston.com

BAR MALATESTA B 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000

SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE B 5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768 www.spotlightkaraoke.com

BIG WOODROW’S B F 3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653 www.bigwoodrows.com

STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 www.stereolivehouston.com

BLANCO’S B 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072

SAINT GENEVIEVE 2800 Kirby. 713-524-2441 www.saintgen.com

oaks + kirby

BLVD LOUNGE B F 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111 CAPONE’S B LM 4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010 www.caponeshouston.com CRU W 2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463 www.cruawinebar.com DOWNING STREET B L 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 www.downingstreetpub.com ESTATE LOUNGE B L 2303 Kirby. 254.718.7952 www.estatehouston.com KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB B 2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486 www.irishpubkenneallys.com LOBBY LOUNGE B L InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.1132 LIZZARD’S PUB B C 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610 LUMEN LOUNGE L 5000 Kirby. 281.807.7567 MERCER LOUNGE C 3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132 www.mercerhouston.com MEZZANINE LOUNGE SB F 2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.6399 www.mezzaninelounge.com

THE BAR B InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200 THE BIG EASY B LM 5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999 www.thebigeasyblues.com THE RAILYARD B 4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000 www.railyardhouston.com THE RED ROOM L 2736 Virginia St. 713.520.5666 www.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. 713.522.2010 www.luckyspub.com THE GREEN ROOM C LM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 WAREHOUSE LIVE LM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 www.warehouselive.com

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EVENT A TOUCH OF RED: 2012 ALLEY THEATRE BALL WHY TO BENEFIT THE ALLEY THEATRE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHERE THE CORINTHIAN WHEN MAY 12 This year the theme was a touch of RED, based on the Tony Award-Winning play that was shown this spring, so upon arrival ladies received red chiffon scarves and the gents red silk handkerchiefs to add a splash of crimson to their already exquisite attire. In keeping with the artistic theme, guests got to show off their artistic abilities while painting large canvases that were later used on stage in the Ally Theatre’s production of RED. The Richard Brown Orchestra serenaded guests with classic 1960’s tunes during a wonderful supper courtesy of Jackson and Company. After dinner, the dance floor rocked with music by Radio London.

Jana and Scotty Arnoldy

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Molly and Ford Hubbard The Corinthian

Kathryn and Jim Ketelsen

Dean Gladden, Jesse Marion, Gregory Boyd Brendan and Jenna Gilbert

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Photography by Scott McCombs, Simon Stewart

Jonathan Horowitz, Quinn Hoang

1. Rod-shaped intestinal bacteria 6. Laugh from Bart’s nemesis, Nelson 12. Learned ones 15. Mobster 16. With 17 across, one of two sports with wickets that was featured in the (30 and 32 across) in 1900 and never again since 17. See 16 across 18. Layoff, to a govt. worker 19. Not so common 21. Immunization letters 22. Woodwind instrument 24. Geyser output 25. Refer to 26. Fret 28. Shape of a right angle 29. Ancient region on the Aegean 30. With 32 across, quadrennial sporting festival 32. With 30 across, international event that starts in July this year 34. Actors Holm and McKellen 36. Ooze 37. Banana relative 41. Zeno’s followers

45. Solemn ceremonies 46. U.S. Grant or R.E. Lee 48. Focus of worship, in Islam 49. Complex dwellings: Abbr.

50. Govt. debt 52. Jessica of “Dark Angel” 53. Code-breaking gp.

54. Most wicked 56. Take the trophy 57. Sport recently associated with growth hormones 59. On a clipper, say 61. Intensify 62. Gymnast, at times 63. Postcard-pretty 64. He led the Chicago Symphony and the London Philharmonic

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1. Accounts held for contingencies, such as taxes 2. Reindeer relative 3. Rounded like an egg 4. Fond du ___, Wis. 5. Signs 6. Seraglio 7. Get an ___ effort 8. Academic quiz contest 9. Famed escape artist

Harry 10. Not infected with bacteria 11. Drinks that may be served instead of coffee 13. Gumshoes 14. Alaska or Hawaii 15. Magazine covering women’s issues 20. Move, in the realty biz 23. Valuable weasels 25. Four-time Best Director nominee 27. “Sailing to Byzantium” poet 29. “__ man with seven wives ...”

31. Factor in protein synthesis 33. Sycophant’s response

By Scott Ward

35. A form of visual communication 37. Capers, like a horse 38. Just pretend to sing 39. Attorney’s case 40. Las Vegas gas 42. Antagonism 43. Closet 44. “____-La,” utopian place 47. SALT subject 50. 70’s band with the hit “I’m Not in Love” 51. Biblical twin 54. Above-the-knee skirt 55. Burton and Allen 58. Shared computer system: Abbr.

60. Heavily financed corp. takeover

AUGUST ANSWERS

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