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letter from the editor

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170 PUBLISHER alejandro martinéz ext 2 a.martinez@002mag.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | CREATIVE DIRECTOR carla valencia de martinéz ext 3 c.valencia@002mag.com

rocco, the office "gato"

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR victoria bartlett ART DIRECTOR alex rosa ext 4 arosa@002mag.com LIFESTYLE EDITOR beatrice allen ext 5 bvalencia@002mag.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR pixie ibañez ext 6 pixie@002mag.com

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h, February in Houston. It’s a month like no other in the Space City.

For one, the weather is usually among the best we have all year. And the world’s largest livestock exhibition and rodeo takes place. That’s right, for over 80 years, Houston has been home to the Livestock Show and Rodeo, with over 27,000 volunteers contributing time, resources and talent to raise over $330 million for Texas’ young people since 1932.

On our cover is Fay Peters, a former champion barrel racer in the 1960’s, who’s still very much involved in the Rodeo. Read all about Peters on page 40 Accompanying her in our feature are three other participants along very different veins.

As if this weren’t enough, it’s also Valentine’s Day. And face it, the day is much like love – sometimes you love it and sometimes you hate it. We’ve got a spread with some of our staff’s suggestions of things to do as well as to give.

Houston also happens to be hosting the NBA All-Star Game Valentine’s weekend, so if you haven’t made a Valentine’s reservation, good luck with that. The city is going to be swarming with NBA All-Stars, celebrities, localebrities and localites – you won’t want to miss it.

002houston will be at the Tony Parker official NBA All-Star party. We’ll be sure to run post-event coverage of the madness in the next issue, plus make sure you’re following us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (002houston) for live coverage!

And in bittersweet news, this is lifestyle editor (who also happens to be my amazing sister) Beatrice Allen’s last month. After 7 years she’s moving on to the next chapter that doesn’t involve her working in our family business! Ha! Ha! We can’t image 002houston without her and will miss her immensely!!

So, giddy-up and get ready for a busy month; take 002houston magazine with you as we guide you through February in Houston.

Carla Valencia de Martinéz

Editor-in-Chief | Creative Director

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table of contents FEBRUARY 2013

BEHIND THE SCENES OF OUR COVER

20 PRIYA

WOMAN) OF LA MANCHA

Fay Peters & Dixs

Gabriella Nissen

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38 THRIVE

FESSIONAL HANDLING THE HORSES FOR THE COVER; THEY WERE MUCH MORE

5 MINUTES OF FAME. SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE GORGEOUS GROUNDS OF THE HOUSTON POLO CLUB, WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE THE SHOOT WITHOUT THE HELP OF BARLEY FLANDERS, ONE OF THE TRAINERS ON SITE. SHE MADE SURE OUR HORSES, ANGELA AND DIXS, WERE READY FOR THEIR CLOSE-UPS! OUR DREAM TEAM OF VICO (STYLING) AND TREE (DOING HAIR AND MAKEUP) CREATED THE LOOK

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PHOTOGRAPHER

GABRIELLA NISSEN TO CAPTURE. PINTO RANCH’S WESTERN WEAR CHOICES WERE A PERFECT CHOICE FOR OUR MODEL.

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40 BACK IN THE SADDLE

32 OWEN + ANGELA

52 NBA ALL-STAR GAME

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

AY PETERS WAS A TRUE PRO-

INTERESTED IN GRAZING THAN THEIR

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4 letter from the editor 6 table of contents 8 on our radar 10 fresh arts scene 11 party pics 12 calendar 14 museum district 16 for art‘s sake: dj sun 18 art houses + museums + exhibits 20 nonprofit: priya 22 phone shot 23 gish at the movies 24 born cool. grow hip.

25 party pics 26 people of houston

28 costume for cocktails 29 party pics 30 man (and woman) of la mancha 32 owen + angela 34 things I ♥ 36 ahh, valentine’s day…

38 retail wrap: thrive 40 back in the saddle 46 texas, bigger & better 48 destination: le bristol, paris 50 tools + toys + gadgets 51 party pics/ mac® tips 52 NBA all-star game 54 dinewrite: brio tuscan grille 56 chef’s special: annie rupani

58 open 60 the scene 66 houston map 67 party pics 68 downtown map 69 uptown + galleria map 70 restaurant listings 73 bea here now 74 washington+heights way 77 recording: the are 78 club + lounge review: solea 80 002 nightlife 82 party pics | crossword puzzle

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Coast Region of the American Cancer Society, the gala will be held at the Heights Villa. The Academy Awards will be telecast live on large screens courtesy of KTRK Channel 13. Guests will walk down the red carpet while Ryan Chase of 104.1 interviews them and paparazzi snap photos. There’s a silent auction, entertainment, a photo booth, fine dining, wine and a vodka-tasting station. www.oehouston.org

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RADAR FOR ART’S SAKE On its 60th anniversary, Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti is immortalized with the launch of a new book by Assouline featuring the high-end jewelry collection. A traveling retrospective exhibition also opens in New York City and will head to other US cities this spring. Inspired by Greco-Roman mythology, the collection was introduced in the 1940s and was favored by legends like Elizabeth Taylor and Diana Vreeland.

The Texas State Archives, for the first time, unveiled its collection of historic flags in a new exhibit catalog online. The collection of 40 historic flags is digitized, annotated and showcased in a colorful online exhibit on the TSLAC website: www.tsl.state.tx.us/exhibits/flags/index.html.

Together the flags evoke nearly two centuries of Texas and US history. Check out the Facebook page for spotlights on individual flags on a weekly basis: www.facebook.com/tslac.

CALENDAR The Museum District’s annual open house disappears this year replaced by the quarterly Museum Experience. Four intimate events make up the new experience and are broken into four walkable zones to help visitors navigate through the area and learn more about all 19 museums in a more personal way. On the last Saturday of January, April, July and September, each zone will showcase a handful of museums at a time, complete with special programming, pedicabs in select zones and food trucks. Last month saw the launch of Zone 1, The Menil Collection.

Zone 2, April 27– Holocaust Museum Houston, Asia Society Texas Center, Weather Museum, Czech Center Museum Houston, Lawndale Art Center, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston Museum of African American Culture, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum.

Zone 3, July 27– The Jung Center of Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Zone 4, September 28– Children’s Museum of Houston, The Health Museum, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, Rice University Art Gallery.

The 85th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 24, and the American Cancer Society hosts the city’s only Academy sanctioned Oscar® Experience: Houston gala. Benefiting the Gulf ®

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ECOARCHITECT LAVERNE WILLIAMS, AIA, LEED AP, FOUNDER OF ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATES (EA), HAS DESIGNED HUNDREDS OF HEALTHFUL, HIGH-PERFORMANCE GREEN HOMES, REMODELS AND ADDITIONS THROUGHOUT TEXAS AND WILL SPEAK AT THE CY-FAIR HOME AND GARDEN SHOW FEB. 23–24.

DINEWRITE Top-rated College Station, TX gourmet burger spot, Grub Burger Bar, will debut in CITYCENTRE in early 2013. www.grubburgerbar.com From Floyd’s Cajun Kitchen and then as Mardi Gras Grill, the location on Durham has provided Houston with a warm and festive atmosphere to enjoy the best of what the Gulf has to offer for over 20 years. Late in 2012, it re-opened as The Woodrow’s Heights. The Gulf Coast seafood house will feature daily chef’s specials, signature po-boys and gumbos, as well as an extensive burger selection.

Four of Houston’s most in-demand food trucks are dishing out fast and casual gourmet eats at Houston Pavilions. Lunchtime offerings are available from 11am to 3pm, Monday through Friday at the corner of Main and Dallas in front of Forever XXI.

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REAL ESTATE + DEVELOPMENT

currently holding morning classes only.

For more information, call 713.443.3851 or visit www.clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/adm/home.as p?studioid=33312.

Cabrera is also closing this year’s Texas Yoga Conference on Sunday, March 3, with a Hippy Stretch class. www.texasyogaconference.com

The City of Houston approved a threeblock-long pedestrian promenade with new sidewalks, lighting, METHODIST SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL COMPLETED street furniture and CONSTRUCTION ON A NEW HYBRID OPERATING public art beginning on ROOM THAT IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE Navigation Boulevard NATION. THE HYBRID OPERATIN ROOM INCORPOin The East End. This RATES ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES WITH TRADIbeautification is TIONAL SURGERY CAPABILITIES TO OFFER PATIENTS expected to attract A NEW RANGE OF DIAGNOSTIC AND new restaurants and boutique shops for TREATMENT PROCEDURES THAT CAN CLOUD 10 tourists and residents alike. The neighborSTREAMLINE CARE, REDUCE RECOVCREAMERY hood will also benefit from traffic-calmERY TIME AND COMPLICATIONS. will be serving up their best ing street treatments, way-finding flavors in an open kitchen/shop kiosks and solar-powered pedestrian concept at Rice Village. Pastry lamps.

Chef Chris Leung will tickle your taste buds just like he did on STARTING FEBRUARY 1, NEW RESIthe dessert menu at DENTIAL PROPERTIES WILL HAVE TO Underbelly.

ACHIEVE 10% GREATER EFFICIENCY THAN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS FULFILLS PART TWO OF A COMMITMENT MADE BY THE HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL A YEAR AGO TO ACHIEVE A 15% STRONGER STANDARD OVER THREE YEARS (THE FINAL 5% WILL GO TO A VOTE AT THE END OF THE YEAR). “ONCE AGAIN HOUSTON IS LEADING THE STATE TOWARDS A CLEANER ENERGY FUTURE,” SAID LUKE METZGER, DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT TEXAS. A 1,000-room convention center hotel connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston will be a Marriott Marquis. The hotel is the result of a year-long project by Houston First Corporation. The project will greatly increase the amount of hotel rooms at the convention center, making the city a more competitive destination for organizations looking to host large conferences, trade shows and events. Additionally, the new hotel will add more than 1,800 construction jobs and 700 permanent jobs to Houston’s hospitality industry.

HEALTH+FITNESS Yogi Marizol Cabrera is running the new yoga program at Memorial Dance Center. Her musically charged classes leave you feeling cleansed and re-energized. Yoga Soul at Memorial Dance Center (9327 Katy Freeway between the Kroger and Walgreens) is

GREEN LIVING Pureology, the professional haircare line committed to the well-being of the environment, presents the 2nd annual Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition. Thru March 31, a parent, teacher, student or individual can nominate any K–12 public, private or charter school they think deserves a Green School Makeover. Visit Pureology.com/GreenSchools, to learn more. “Green schools improve student test scores, lower energy bills and promote a more ecologically sound atmosphere. We call it the 3 Rs of green schools: Rise in student performance levels and teacher retention; Reduction in carbon emissions and toxins; and Renewed hope in education and the future,” said Matt Petersen, President and CEO of Global Green USA.

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fresh arts scene

THE DAYS LEADING UP TO VALENTINE’S DAY CAN EITHER BE A SWELL OF AMOROUS ANTICIPATION OR A COUNTDOWN TO ABJECT DESPAIR. OF COURSE, IT CAN ALSO BE JUST ANOTHER THURSDAY. WHETHER DROWNING IN CHOCOLATES, FLOWERS AND SONNETS OR SPENDING

By Sarah Schellenberg THE EVENING ALONE WITH BEN & JERRY’S IN PAJAMAS, THERE’S PLENTY TO LOVE ABOUT OUR ART SCENE. DON’T WAIT TO MAKE A DATE WITH SOME OF THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS!

Memory House by Kathleen Tolan Thursdays – Sundays at Main Street Theater in Rice Village Through February 10 As Katia struggles to finish her college essay by tonight’s midnight deadline, her mother Maggie tries to motivate and encourage her while baking a pie.

Mother and daughter wrestle with lingering issues from Katia’s adoption from Russia, her parents’ divorce and her fear of leaving home as they pick their way through the very human, very honest and sometimes very funny struggle of how to connect with each other and face the future. Main Street Theater (2540 Times Blvd.)– $20-36. 713.524.6706 | www.mainstreettheater.com Ars Lyrica’s Heart and Soul February 3 @ 6pm Grammy-nominated, early music ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston presents “Heart and Soul,” a program of devotional works from the German Baroque for voice, strings and organ. The concert features renowned British counter-tenor Ryland Angel, Ars Lyrica Artistic Director Matthew Dirst on the newly installed Baroque-style Fritts organ and a quintet of Ars Lyrica string players. St. Philip Presbyterian Church (4802 San Felipe)– $15 www.arslyricahouston.org

Music for Peace: Shouts, Cries, Prayers at the Rothko Collaboration with Foundation for Modern Music February 8 @ 7pm A few brave souls protest individually at great risk to themselves for the end of war, oppression, hate and injustice. Others seek peace through a more personal approach: prayer, meditation and reflection. The Foundation for Modern Music

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will present songs from composers (and lyricists) that have sought peace through works of art, written for individual and group performers. A public reception on the plaza will follow the program. Rothko Chapel (3900 Yupon)– Suggested donation $10. www.rothkochapel.org Mercury presents Ana Maria Martinez in Love Songs February 14-15 @ 8pm Mercury performs works by Handel and his contemporaries with one of the world’s most sought-after sopranos, Ana Maria Martinez. What better way to celebrate love!

Wortham Theatre (500 Texas Avenue)– Tickets: $23–$61; student tickets available. Call 713.533.0080 or visit www.mercurybaroque.org for information and tickets.

Tony Feher: Free Fall at DiverseWorks Through March 16 DiverseWorks presents Tony Feher, known for creating strikingly beautiful sculptures out of seemingly mundane objects, in an interactive, performative installation combining art, music, dance and language. Encompassing the main gallery space, Feher will create multiple spaces out of simple materials to then be activated by several Houstonarea composers, choreographers and writers, creating new work in direct response to the installation and each other.

Performances Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons during the run of the exhibition. DiverseWorks (4102 Fannin)– Free! www.diverseworks.org

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EVENT W.O.W HAUTE HOLIDAY PARTY WHY TO BENEFIT DRESS FOR SUCCESS HOUSTON WHERE TOOTSIES WHEN NOVEMBER 28 Women of Wardrobe and Tootsies hosted a fab gathering of more than a hundred haute and happening ladies. The draw was to learn more about Dress for Success Houston, and, yes, to do a bit of shopping too. Dazzled by Theia designer and creative director, Don O’Neill had the ladies swooning over the chic cocktail dresses and elegant ball gowns. The haute ladies enjoyed a variety of palate pleasers, all perfectly accompanied by Effen Vodka cocktails and white wine from Republic National Distributing Company – no one left hungry, just happy.

Lauren Page, Lauren Mills

Rachel McNeill, Roseann Rogers

Don O’Neill and models

Hasti Taghi, Beth Zdeblick

Nicole Meszaros-Richardson, Lindsay Curtis Jackie Phillips, Rachel Rosson, Phoenix Rutherford

Photography by Daniel Ortiz

Katy Mayell, Zoe Belden

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calendar february

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February 1-28, In celebration of American Heart Month, guests at participating Landry’s restaurants can contribute $1, $3 or $5 to support the nonprofit Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. All money raised will benefit the innovative programs in research, education and improved patient care at the center. Following the donation period, Landry’s will match the total sum of donations up to $100K.

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Alley The Mountaintop 2:30 & 7:30pm | Clybourne Park 2:30 & 7:30pm Hobby TUTS: Camelot 2pm Jones HS: Mahler & Mendelssohn 2:30pm Main Street Girls Only- The Secret Comedy of Women 3pm | Memory House 3pm Stages Wittenberg 3pm Toyota Aeros vs. Rockford Ice Hogs 12pm Wortham HGO: Show Boat 2pm

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Alley Clybourne Park 2:30 & 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Catch Me If You Can 2 & 7:30pm HOB For Today w/ Memphis May Fire & more 6pm | Main Street Memory House 3pm Reliant Arena Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing 2 & 5:30pm Stages Wittenberg 3pm | Language Archive 3pm Wortham HGO: Don Giovanni 2pm

PERFORMING ARTS + CONCERTS + SPORTS + FESTIVALS + GENERAL INTEREST

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February 9, 29th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party, 6pm-midnight at The Tremont House. Ball tickets are $200/per person. Purchase tickets online at www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall. www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com

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February 2, The Tontons 7” Release Party w/ Wild Moccasins, Young Mammals & Featherface, 8pm at Walters $12 advance/$15 day of. www.stubwire.com/event/thetontons7releasepartywwildmoccasins/walters/houston/4463/

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Alley Clybourne Park 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Catch Me If You Can 7:30pm Toyota Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors 7pm Wortham HGO: Don Giovanni 7:30pm

HOB TWLOHA’s Heavy & Light Tour w/ Jon Foreman & more 6pm Toyota Aeros vs. San Antonio Rampage 7pm

02/05 - 8th Annual FREE PANCAKES FOR ALL Day, 7am-10pm at IHOP. The celebration offers every guest a free short stack IHOP’s signature buttermilk pancakes as a way to thank guests for their loyal patronage. In exchange, guests are invited to make an optional contribution to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities. www.ihoppancakeday.com.

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February 15, Sprint NBA AllStar Celebrity Game, 6pm at GRB Sprint Arena. www.nba.com/allstar2013/

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Alley Clybourne Park 2:30 & 7:30pm HOB HOB 20th Anniversary w/ The 9th Annual Flogging Molly Green 17 Tour 6:30pm Jones HS: Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet 2:30pm Main Street Amazing Grace 3pm Stages Wittenberg 3pm | Language Archive 3pm

T H U R S DAY

February 1 & 2, 7-10, Opera in the Heights (Oh!) presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth, at Lambert Hall in the Houston Heights. www.operaintheheights.org

February 15, BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, 8pm at Toyota Center. www.nba.com/allstar2013/

2nd Annual Rhythm & Blues Half Marathon and 5K.

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Alley Clybourne Park 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Catch Me If You Can 7:30pm HOB Testament: Dark Roots of Trash 6pm Stages Wittenberg 7:30pm | Language Archive 7:30pm Wortham HGO: Show Boat 7:30pmd

February 7-8, Accessory event and designer appearance by Paige Gamble Handbags at Elizabeth Anthony I Esther Wolf. www.estherwolf.com

Alley Clybourne Park 7:30pm HOB Imagine Dragons- Night Visions Tour 6:30pm | Goddamn Gallows 7pm

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Emerging Artist Series- Armonia Celeste, Undite Amanti – Lovers Beware! 7:30pm at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church. www.houstonearlymusic.org

Alley Clybourne Park 7:30pm Bayou Music Center Fun 8pm Stages Wittenberg 7:30pm | Language Archive 7:30pm Warehouse Silverstein 6pm Wortham SPA: Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano 7:30pm

Alley Clybourne Park 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Catch Me If You Can 7:30pm Jones SPA: ArtsTalk w/ Itzhak Perlman 7:30pm Main Street Memory House 7:30pm Reliant Arena Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing 7pm Stages Wittenberg 7:30pm | Language Archive 7:30pm Wortham HGO: Concert of Arias 7pm

Alley Clybourne Park 7:30pm HOB Take Action Tour w/ The Used 6pm Jones HS: Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet 8pm Stages Wittenberg 7:30pm | Language Archive 7:30pm Wortham Mercury: Love Songs w/ Ana Martinez 8pm

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February 14-17, NBA All-Star Jam Session at George R. Brown Convention Center North Building. www.nba.com/allstar2013/

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Bayou Music Center Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth 8pm Stages Language Archive 7:30pm Toyota Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 7pm Wortham SPA: The Knights with Wu Man 7:30pm

02/09 HOB The xx 8pm

Reliant Stadium Houston Rodeo World Championship Barbeque 5pm Stages Language Archive 7:30pm Wortham HB: La Bayadère 7:30pm

February 22, Eye Ball, 7pm at Hilton Post Oak Hotel. Proceeds from the event fund the efforts of the Houston Eye Associates Foundation and Prevent Blindness Texas, as these two not-for-profits continue their efforts to preserve and restore the sight of Texans. For tickets or underwriting opportunities, contact Claudia McCabe:

NBA All-Star Game, 7pm at Toyota Center. www.nba.com/allstar2013/

cmccable@houstoneye.com or Irene Baird: ibaird@preventblindnesstexas.org.

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Jones HS: Songs of Simon and Garfunkel 7:30pm Stages Language Archive 3pm Warehouse Wednesday 13, 7pm Wortham HB: La Bayadère 2pm

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Reliant Stadium RODEOHOUSTON Toby Keith 6:45pm

7th Annual Reader Cup Golf Event, 8am-3pm at Blackhorse Golf Club.

Hosted by Literacy Advance of Houston and Larry Dierker. www.literacyadvance.org

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Hobby TUTS: Man of La Mancha 7:30pm Reliant Stadium RODEOHOUSTON Gary Allan 6:45pm

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Hobby TUTS: Man of La Mancha 7:30pm HOB Lindsey Stirling 7pm Reliant Stadium RODEOHOUSTON Alan Jackson 6:45pm Stages Language Archive 7:30pm Toyota Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks 7pm

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Hobby TUTS: Man of La Mancha 7:30pm HOB Dropkick Murphys 7pm Reliant Stadium RODEOHOUSTON Zac Brown Band 6:45pm Stages Language Archive 7:30pm

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Alley The Mountaintop 8pm | Clybourne Park 8pm Hobby TUTS: Camelot 8pm HOB Eli Young Band 7pm Jones HS: Smokey Robinson 7:30pm Main Street Girls Only- The Secret Comedy of Women 8pm | Memory House 8pm Reliant Arena Mike Epps Live w/ Doug E. Fresh 8pm Stages Wittenberg 8pm Toyota Aeros vs. Texas Stars 7pm Wortham HB: Cullen Series- Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal 8pm | HGO: Show Boat 7:30pm

Alley Clybourne Park 8pm Hobby GEB: Catch Me If You Can 8pm Main Street Memory House 8pm Reliant Arena Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing 10:30am & 7pm Stages Wittenberg 8pm | Language Archive 8pm Toyota Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers 7pm Warehouse G Love & The Special Sauce 8pm Wortham HGO: Don Giovanni 7:30pm | Da Camera: Christian McBride & Inside Straight 8pm

Alley Clybourne Park 8pm Bayou Music Center Russell Peters 8pm Jones HS: The Chieftains 7:30pm Main Street Amazing Grace 7:30pm Stages Wittenberg 8pm | Language Archive 8pm Wortham Mercury: Love Songs w/ Ana Martinez 8pm

February 15-17, Designer Evening Wear Showcase featuring Georges Chakra, Gabriela Cadena and Marchesa Couture at Elizabeth Anthony I Esther Wolf. www.estherwolf.com

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HOB Jukebox the Ghost 6:30pm | Rebelution 7:30pm | Jones HS: Songs of Simon and Garfunkel 8pm Reliant Stadium Houston Rodeo World Championship Barbeque 12pm | Stages Language Archive 8pm Warehouse Every Time I Die 6pm Wortham SPA: Motionhouse 8pm

February 23, 26th Annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run, 9:10am from Downtown Houston at Walker and Bagby to Allen Parkway. www.ConocoPhillipsRodeoRun.com

February 28, What to Wear to an Equestrian Affaire, 11:30am-1pm at The Wynden. Fashion presentation by Tootsies.

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. Lunch will be served at this ticketed event. Pin Oak Club Members FREE! For more information to pinoak.org.

Alley The Mountaintop 2:30 & 8pm | Clybourne Park 2:30 & 8pm Hobby TUTS: Camelot 2 & 8pm Jones HS: Mahler & Mendelssohn 8pm Main Street A Wrinkle in Time 1 & 4pm |Girls Only- The Secret Comedy of Women 8pm | Memory House 8pm Reliant Stadium Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam 7pm Stages Wittenberg 8pm Toyota Rockets vs. Charlotte Bobcats 7pm Warehouse Gojira 7pm Wortham HB: Cullen Series- Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal 8pm | HGO: Don Giovanni 7:30pm

Alley Clybourne Park 2:30 & 8pm Hobby GEB: Catch Me If You Can 2 & 8pm HOB The xx 8pm Jones SPA: Lily Tomlin 8pm Main Street A Wrinkle in Time 1 & 4pm | Memory House 8pm Reliant Arena Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing 10:30am, 2 & 5:30pm Stages Wittenberg 8pm | Language Archive 8pm Wortham HGO: Show Boat 7:30pm |IndoAmerican Assoc: India and Beyond 8pm Alley Clybourne Park 2:30 & 8pm Jones HS: Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet 8pm Main Street A Wrinkle in Time 1 & 4pm | Amazing Grace 7:30pm Stages Wittenberg 8pm | Language Archive 8pm

NBA All-Star Practice, 11:15am at GRB Sprint Arena. www.nba.com/allstar2013/ State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, 7pm Toyota Center. www.nba.com/allstar2013/

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HOB Aberlin Vital Tour 6pm Jones HS: Songs of Simon and Garfunkel 8pm Reliant Stadium Houston Rodeo World Championship Barbeque 9am Stages Language Archive 8pm Toyota Aeros vs. Oklahoma City Barons 7pm Warehouse B O’C Show 8pm Wortham HB: La Bayadère 7:30pm

EXCISION at Stereo Live. Tickets to the “Execution Tour” are available here: fanclub.missiontix.com/excision/.

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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museum district

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org The Progress of Love, on view thru March 17. This exhibit explores romantic love, self-love, friendship, familial affect, love of one’s country and other bonds in and around the continent. Though the exhibition is weighted towards art produced specifically about love in Africa, works that might otherwise be considered more “Western” in orientation are included as well, calling attention to the global exchange through which such concepts develop, and to both the shared and distinct aspects of the experience of love.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY www.hcponline.org 2013 Print Auction Exhibition, on view thru February 20.

Each year, HCP holds an annual print auction where artists, gallerie, and collectors from all over the world contribute high caliber photographic art that is auctioned to benefit HCP’s operating fund. One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to support HCP exhibitions, educational initiatives, outreach programs and the award-winning publication, spot magazine.

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 Russianborn, American painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970).

4. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT www.crafthouston.org Constructing Solitude, on view thru May 5, a solo exhibition by Janice Jakielski. Brilliant candy-like colors and nostalgic images overwhelm the senses in this theatrical installation, which offers imaginative new ways of seeing, hearing and participating with the world around us. Drawing from women’s fashions from bygone eras, Janice Jakielski has created a stunning collection of handmade headdresses. At first glance, the meticulous craftsmanship lends an authority to the pieces as functional objects, but a second look reveals the absurdity and imagination at play.

5. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org Rivers of Our Vision, on view thru March 2, exhibits new work by Austin-based artist Xochi Solis. Constructed from a variety of media, Solis uses found imagery, vinyl, plastics, paint and colored paper to create large site-specific paintings with repeated ellipses and gestural paint strokes. Solis positions the nuances of transitory emotional states as central to her current body of work. Fascinated by the universal claims of love and loss in popular music, she contemplates desire, disappointment and love. Rivers of Our Vision aims to create an enveloping environment, creating a viewing space for meditating on feelings and the unity and isolation felt from daily existence.

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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 Blood Memory: a view from the second generation, on view thru March 24. In the national premiere retrospective of her work, Blood Memory: a view from the second generation, artist Lisa Rosowsky explores the “second generation” experience as the daughter of a hidden child and refugee from the Holocaust. Themes of repression and loss emerge, as do memories and stories about a family decimated by war. In this new exhibition this knowledge is represented through a variety of media, including quilting, sculpture, printmaking and installation.

8. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON www.cmhouston.org National Engineers Week Sponsored by Chevron, February 14-20. Work hand-in-hand with real engineers in a variety of fun, hands-on engineering activities sure to spark your imagination. Activities include: inventing a system that will survive a 14-foot drop with the least force applied inside a package, using curved building blocks to build structures, creating custom stained glass and more!

9. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org Sonic Sensation, on view thru February 15. Experience our sonic world and the sensation of being surrounded by everyday sounds in this interactive exhibit. Experiment with pitch, test your own hearing, make a movie soundtrack and step into the ever-popular Scream Chamber! Learn about the anatomy and physics of how we hear, find out about decibels, amplitude, frequency, pitch, sound waves and what you can do to protect your hearing. The 1,500sf exhibit consists of fourteen interactive stations.

10. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE www.hmns.org Gems of the Medici, on view thru March 31. A world-premiere exhibition highlights some of the oldest and most unique pieces of the Medici collections including antiquities dating from the 1st Century BCE as well as a cornelian, which was part of the Seal of Nero. From founding father to the last Grand Duke, the immense power and wealth of this great dynasty was invested in its legendary collections, of which the collection renowned as the Gems of the Medici is perhaps the finest in the world.

11. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org Start the New Year off right with unlimited FREE admission to the Houston Zoo for 12 full months when you become a Houston Zoo member. Individual memberships are just $65 and family Zoo memberships start at just $96. A Zoo membership is the best entertainment bargain around. For information on all the great benefits of becoming a Zoo member, visit the website.

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12. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org A one-of-a-kind gallery. The only university art museum in the nation dedicated to site-specific installation art, Rice Gallery presents temporary, large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore. Artists typically use inexpensive materials to create stunning works of art. The gallery is a gateway to the university’s rich cultural life.

Visitors can enjoy extraordinary works of art and oftentimes meet the artists.

13. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON www.mfah.org Picasso Black and White, on view February 24. The first major exhibition to focus on the artist’s lifelong exploration of a black-and white palette throughout his career.

Featuring nearly 100 paintings, sculptures and works on paper from 1904 to 1970, the exhibition will offer new and striking insights into Picasso’s vision and working methods. This chronological presentation includes significant loans – many of which have not been exhibited or published before – drawn from museum, private and public collections across Europe and the United States, including numerous works from the Picasso family.

14. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org Perspectives 180- Unfinished Country: New Video from China, on view thru February 17. China has become the world’s fastest growing economy. Parallel to this economic growth has been the unprecedented production of art.

While the majority of contemporary art practices have centered upon the traditional genres of painting and sculpture, the expansion of work in video and new media has been rapidly evolving. This exhibit presents a cross-section of work by a new generation of artists from China working in video and video installation. A separate program of cin ematic work by emerging artists will also accompany the exhibition.

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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.

15. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON www.junghouston.org  Scenic Horse Paintings, on view thru February 27.

Beautiful exhibit by Santa Fe, NM artist Cheryl Koen.

Koen is a plain air painter, finding endless inspiration from the shape and movement of the horse. Her work encompasses both realism and impressionism to portray the earthly, spiritual and metaphorical elements of her subject.

18. ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER www.asiasociety.org  Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter, on view thru April 14, is a collaboration with Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program to bring Houston the first major showcase of contemporary Asian American portraiture mounted by the Smithsonian. Through the work of seven artists from across the country and around the world, the exhibition offers thought-provoking interpretations of the Asian American experience, and representations against and beyond the stereotypes that have obscured the complexity of being Asian in America.

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for art’s sake

By Susan M. Bynam Photography Anthony Rathbun

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indu Prince Gautama Siddhartha (founder, Buddhism) once stated, “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth.” And, it’s pretty safe to say that with over 20 years of spinning records and shaping sounds to form new structures of melody and new direction with each track, neither can DJ SUN. With the January 2013 release of his latest album, ONE HUNDRED, the widely known and respected recording artist, DJ and producer continues to fuse eclectic funk, soul, jazz, disco, early hip-hop and groove sounds that not only sizzle but seamlessly blend genres of music that yield a definite space-age, cool effect. With four songs from previous EP releases, coupled with fifteen new tracks that are a sure nod to his formative roots in Rotterdam, the South American country of Suriname, Houston and from also living abroad, SUN’s latest album release is far from being just a mix. Most agree that it’s a treasured, mind-blowing experience that not only mentally entraps lounge and nightlife goers at local, hot spots such as The Flat, Onion Creek, The Monarch at Hotel ZaZa, RA Sushi (Highland Village) and Cha where SUN often maintains weekly turntable residency, but likewise at trendy places as far as New York (Sycamore Bar & Flower Shop) and D.C. (most notably, Eighteenth Street Lounge). And, when not behind turntables (either in a live setting or on his long-standing Pacifica radio show, Soular Grooves, live and on the web in Houston on KPFT 90.1FM, Saturday nights from 9pm to 12am), SUN’s nostalgic, laser-focused DJ mastery is even sought after often by event producers for Houston Museum of Fine Arts and Neiman Marcus.

Tracks from ONE HUNDRED such as “Tomorrow,” “Bus” and “Break” yield acoustic elements of old school, house and futuristic funk that seep into the consciousness of subcultures already well-schooled by Caribbean, British and other international influences, creating a worthwhile listening experience for even the novice music fan. SUN’s collaborations with world-class musicians and artists in the making of ONE HUNDRED, his vision and ingenuity behind his works, and his stance on audience appeal not only make SUN inextricably appealing to others, but clearly warrant purchasing his latest masterpiece in droves.

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HIS SIZZLING DEBUT ALBUM, ONE HUNDRED, IS DESTINED TO WARM THE COOLEST OF SOULS.

Per SUN, “ONE HUNDRED is a culmination of years of work of mass appeal and I hope many will support it. There is truly a process behind certain artists when appealing to the masses. You create works that belong to your ‘truth basis’ or your own influences. With my music, I clearly pull from influences over time, which draws a mass of people, creating a movement – a revolution, so to speak. The ingenuity and depth of my sound was missing from Houston; I started my radio show in ’95 so that my sound and its movement would draw more people to it.

Fortunately, over the years and with ONE HUNDRED, I’ve been privileged to collaborate with very accomplished musicians and engineers, including 3-time Grammy® Award winner Tim Ruiz (La Mafia); fellow producer/DJ The Are (responsible for the hip-hop styled remix of “Heart Seed”); vocalist Leah Alvarez (who wrote the lyrics to and lends vocals on “Heart Seed”) and Dave McNair (with instrumentation/engineering credits ranging from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Doobie Brothers) – the list goes on. To get this type of support on my debut album from such musicians and artists who I know don’t hurt for work has been absolutely amazing.”

Don’t let ONE HUNDRED slip by you! For more information about its local and international distribution, visit www.soulargrooves.com. In the days ahead, catch DJ SUN in local chic spots in H-town, D.C., New York and Los Angeles while on tour, as he unleashes his turntable talents and explores tracks from ONE HUNDRED – live and in living color! Either way, his inimitable music is destined to warm the coolest of souls.

DJ SUN www.soulargrooves.com Booking and Management: Phillip Marshall, Squad Car Media 646.643.6152 squadcarmedia@gmail.com

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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.class.uh.edu/blaffer 4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521 GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.contemporaryartgalveston.org 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/MuseumOfSouthernHistory 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 Thru February 17, HX8 (Houston Times Eight), group exhibit

UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.umusetsu.org 3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

ART HOUSES 18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com 249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099 February 2-14, Houston Metal Artists Guild Members Show 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

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1. watercolor art society | 2. hannah bacol busch gallery 3. barbara davis gallery | 4. darke gallery | 5. new gallery ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com 2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Thru February 28, Signs, Symbols and Sentinels

by Becky Soria

ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org 1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530 Thru March 8, The Uncontrollable Nature of Grief and Forgiveness (or lack of) BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com 4411 Montrose 713.520.9200 Thru March 9, Crystal Bites of Dust by Mie Olise BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com 1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954 BOOKER-LOWE GALLERY www.bookerlowegallery.com 4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541 Thru March 9, From Rock Art

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 February 1, Origin of Myth by Joshua Goode DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com 2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151

DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com 1724 Richmond 713.520.1200 DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org 1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346 Thru March 16, Free Fall by Tony Feher

DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com 1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669 FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org 1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com 301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842 Thru February 24, Heirophany and Pareidolia

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GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com 1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547 GALLERY SONJA ROESCH www.gallerysonjaroesch.com 2309 Caroline 713.659.5424 Thru February 23, Linked Sculptures by Mac Whitney 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.greenhousegallery.com 716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462

GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com 2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701 H GALLERY www.hgallery.org 617 W. 19th 713.456.9513

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com 6900 S. Rice 713.527.0523 Thru March 3, MODERN G Fine Art by Sirum Guan

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 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 KINZELMAN ART CONSULTING www.kinzelmanart.com 3909 Main St. 713.533.9923

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com 703 Yale 713.626.0175

LAURA RATHE FINE ART www.laurarathe.com 2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700 LAURA U COLLECTION www.laurau.com 1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

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

McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988 Thru March 2, New works by Rosa Loy

McMURTREY GALLERY www.mcmurtreygallery.com 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238 Thru February 9, Object Lessons by Robert Kinsell 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

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MONTROSE ART SOCIETY www.montroseartsociety.com 4715 Main St. 713.316.0402

MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 Opens February 16, Black Black Forest

MOTHER DOG STUDIOS www.motherdogstudios.com 720 Walnut 713.229.9760 MUIR FINE ART GALLERY www.muirfineartgallery.com 796 Town and Country Blvd. #114, 281.497.8009 NAU-HAUS GALLERY www.nau-haus.com 223 E. 11th St. 713.261.1409

NEW GALLERY www.newgalleryhouston.com 3225 Milam St. 713.520.7053 Thru February 16, Pempimentor by Valentin Popov NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com 6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664

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

PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com 3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945 POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com 5102 Center St. 713.868.9337 POST GALLERY www.postgallery.com By appointment only. 713.622.4241 RECORD RANCH GALLERY www.cactusmusictx.com 2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272 REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com 303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532

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

SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com 3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330 SPRING STREET STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info 1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082 STUDIO SEVEN 1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555

TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.org 333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213

THORNWOOD GALLERY www.thornwoodgallery.com 2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278 Thru February 6, New Year, New Works, group exhibit VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY www.vaughanchristopher.com 1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com 4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977 Thru January 2, Zachariah Rieke: Recent Works WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966 Opens February 5, People - in Action and in Portraits WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net 2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082

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

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

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RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com 1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074 RUDOLPH PROJECTS I ARTSCAN GALLERY www.rudolphprojects.com 1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836 S & T ART & DESIGN www.sandtartanddesign.com 2424 Sawyer Heights 281.250.4889

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nonprofit Photography by Sofia van der Dys

“THE GOAL OF THE TRIPS IS ALWAYS TO WORK ON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. OUR TIME TOGETHER IS PRECIOUS SINCE WE LIVE ON TWO DIFFERENT SIDES OF THE WORLD.”

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PRIYA AN INTERVIEW WITH PRIYA FOUNDER JOY KENNEDY BY GABRIELLE GREENE, A VOLUNTEER WHILE PRIYA IS A BUSINESS RATHER THAN A NONPROFIT, ITS MISSION LETS US AID WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, WITH HOPE AND COMPASSION.

GABRIELLE GREENE

Gabrielle: Tell us about your company.

Joy: Priya is a fashion accessories brand that is committed to employing women in dire need of income whether it is because they were victims of human trafficking, forced prostitution or extreme poverty. Currently, we work with two groups in Kolkata, India, and have expanded into Managua, Nicaragua.

Joy: Houston is actually a very large hub for human trafficking in the United States. Both labor and sex slaves are brought in every day. Much of the reason is logistical. Bush Intercontinental Airport is a huge hub for international flights coming in from all the major cities in the world; we then have I-10 that runs across the nation east to west, allowing for quick and effective transportation.

Gabrielle: What inspired you to start this project?

Joy: I was inspired to start Priya after I met with several groups of women in Kolkata who are now artisans after many hard years living in captivity as prostitutes. They were so proud of their new jobs as seamstresses and jewelry makers that I recognized the importance of business as a long-term way they could provide for themselves and their children.

Gabrielle: So how does Priya benefit Houstonians?

Joy: When people hear the horror stories of trafficking both internationally and here locally the first thing many people ask is, “What can we do to stop this?� Unfortunately, there is not one simple solution but rather many things that will have to happen to help end modern-day slavery. So Priya benefits Houstonians by giving them a way to get involved.

Gabrielle: How often do you go to India and what are the objectives of the trips?

Joy: I initially went four times the first year as I was setting up the business and connecting with the ladies. I am due for a trip early 2013 to get our designs for fall in progress. The goal of the trips is always to work on product development. Our time together is precious since we live on two different sides of the world. Secondly, it is to connect with the women and hear more about their stories as well as the positive changes they are experiencing in their lives now. When I am stateside it is easy to slip into an all-business mind-set but when I spend time with the women it helps to remind me why we do what we do here at Priya.

Purchasing products by Priya or any other brand that helps to employ rehabilitated workers not only helps those specific women but also helps bring awareness to this growing issue worldwide. Not to mention they are great conversation pieces!

Gabrielle: What is the history of sex trafficking in Houston?

Gabrielle: What are your goals for 2013?

Joy: Our goals for this year are mainly focused on preparing for our rapid growth as well as taking our exposure to a national level. We have strived to maintain quality while speeding up our turnaround time. A concept that is not always familiar in India! The goal we always work towards is allowing the brand to evolve into where it needs to be to do the most good and become the most successful while still maintaining and remembering the core values it was created around.

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gish at the movies

Just in time for VALENTINE’S DAY, the Landmark River Oaks Theatre (www.landmarktheatres.com/market/houston/riveroakstheatre.htm) has “Amour,” (pictured) a new French film depicting the fierce love between an elderly couple. They also have some wild and wooly

By Sarah Gish midnight films booked: “The Warriors” (2/1-2/2); “Howard the Duck” (2/8); “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (2/9); “Bubba HoTep” (2/15-2/16); and the Houston premiere of “John Dies At The End” (2/21-2/22).

In case you’re wondering if pop star Paul Williams is still alive (c’mon, let’s all start singing “Short People Have No Reason”!), 14 Pews (www.14pews.org) sets the record straight with the film “Paul Williams Still Alive” (2/22/4). They’re also screening an interesting film that gets the backstory on men in war – “Where Soldiers Come From” (pictured) on 2/8 and 2/10; the 2/8 screening includes a talk back with director Heather Courtney.

Their month ends up with “Tatsumi” (2/23-2/25), a film that celebrates the life and work of Japanese comics artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi.

A FESTIVAL HERE, A FESTIVAL THERE Mountain film in Telluride on Tour in Houston is back and is being presented by a new nonprofit that cofounders Shushana and Jack Castle formed, ICE Worth Sustaining (iceworthsustaining.org). The fine doc fest that debuted here last year will be held at the lovely Asia Society Texas Center on February 22 and 23. I was lucky enough to screen some of the films showing at the Festival in Telluride last year and I promise you that Jack and Shushana have chosen the best of the best! Scheduled films as of press time are “The Tsunami And The Cherry Blossom,” (pictured) a moving film about the recent tragedy in Japan; “Ai Weiwei”; “Right To Play”; “Chasing Ice”; “Undercity”; “Living Downstream”; “Baseball In A Time Of Cholera”; and “The Denali Experiment.” Speaking of the Asia Society Texas Center (www.asiasociety.org), they are kicking off the first annual “ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival 2013” (www.houston.reelabilities.org) with the Chinese film “Ocean Heaven” (2/6) in which Jet Li stars in his first dramatic role. The “ReelAbilities” festival is based out of NYC and is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness of people with different disabilities; it’s being presented here by the Jewish Family Service (www.jfshouston.org). The festival continues through 2/13 with several films at a variety of venues including the Houston Public Library and the Chinese Community Center. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s authorization of Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942 – an order which allowed for the internment of Japanese Americans on U.S. soil – is being commemorated at the Asia Society on 2/10 with the moving documentary “Pilgrimage.”

GET ON DOWN I’m excited that The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) is screening Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” on 2/9 – it’s part of their “Universal Pictures: Celebrating 100 Years” series that also includes one of my fave films, “Inglourious Basterds,” (2/3) as well as the 1931 version of “Frankenstein” (2/16) and several other films. This month’s “Movies Houstonians Love” installment is James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy’s director Edward Djerejian’s pick, “Citizen Kane” (2/27). The Contemporary Art Museum (www.camh.org) is wrapping up “Unfinished Country: New Video from China” on 2/17, and the Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.org) is getting downtown with “Soul Nite” (2/2) at the Eldorado Ballroom featuring vintage performance footage from great 1960’s soulsters such as James Brown, Etta James, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and many more.

Curator Peter Lucas will be in attendance and will no doubt be boogeying his little heart out!

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born cool. grow hip.

By Pixie Ibañez

#love pendant necklace | pearl heart iPhone® cover, www.claires.com

Love Is Where The Heart Is. I LOVED VALENTINE’S DAY WHEN I WAS A KID, AND YOUR KIDS SHOULD TOO. MANY PEOPLE RELATE CUPID’S BIG DAY AS A LOVEBIRD’S ONLY CELEBRATION, BUT THAT NO LONGER HOLDS TRUE – KIDS CAN AND SHOULD BE A PART OF IT TOO. ANY GIFT RED, PINK OR HEART-INSPIRED SHOULD DO THE TRICK. HERE ARE FEW CUTE FINDS. SPREAD THE LOVE!

Starting from Keith Haring wolf pull toy, Wind-up robot, planet free form magnatab and striped Bonbon bunny. www.momastore.org

Noodle & Boo Valentine’s French soap. www.noodleandboo.com

Box32 design beach chair. www.presenttime.com Heart baking cups. www.shopmastard.com

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Stonz dusty pink booties with liner. www.stonzwear.com

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EVENT FOURTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TAIL WHY TO BENEFIT LUCKY DOG RESCUE WHERE ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL WHEN DECEMBER 4 The fur was flying at the Royal Sonesta Hotel as ten toques battled it out for the best gingerbread doghouse at the 4th Annual Christmas Tail contest and silent auction benefiting local nonprofit Lucky Dog Rescue. General Manager Monte Hansen and Lucky Dog founder Millicent Gerdes welcomed a pack of fans that raised nearly $7,000 for rescue efforts – thanks in part to some very eager young bidders planning to showcase the creations at their elementary schools.

Rachel, Shelby, Caroline, Zachary Nielsen

Amer Ghalayini

Mark Silberman, Kaia and Michelle Mantur

Jodi Eisenhardt, Liz Gorman, Taylor Martin

Dan McCormack, Katy Mayell, Shanna Jones

Angie Hasara, Kelly Marcus, Laura Finkeldey

Photography by Karen Dressel for Lastnightpics.com

Allison Colvard, Kevin Bryant

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OGO IFELAYO sign Aries origin Nigerian occupation Co-Founder at GrubSquad

TARSHA WILLIAMS sign Capricorn origin Houston occupation Owner/Designer at DelMoniCole Clothing

people of houston

Photography by Anthony Rathbun

LAUREN LUNA sign Leo origin Columbus, Ohio occupation Owner and Master Artist for Lauren Luna Ltd., a footwear company

1. TARSHA WILLIAMS • What’s your favorite trend? I’m still very much in love with the spike trend.

It’s so edgy…I just can’t get enough.

• What is the worst fashion trend you loved?

Shoulder pads. I still have love for them.

• If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be?

Solange. I am very much into style and fashion and she is a style icon.

• What’s in your closet that you just can’t let go of?

My maroon suede jacket! It reminds me of Prince and I love that.

2. OGO IFELAYO • If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy?

I’m a big European Soccer fan so I’ll have to say a soccer team.

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

• Where is your favorite place to hang out?

Discovery Green especially in the spring and late fall.

• What is the most memorable thing you’ve done in Houston?

Going sailing out in Galveston earlier this year.

3. LAUREN LUNA • Where is your favorite place to shop? I am a Target addict.

• What’s your favorite trend? Fluorescent colors.

• If you never had to work, what would you do? Paint and drink margaritas.

• What is the most memorable thing you’ve done in Houston?

Worked extremely hard to get my brand introduced.

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Anthropologie - 803 Town & Country Blvd. 713.973.0561 J.Crew - 800 Town & Country Blvd. 713.827.1743 Zara - 5085 Westheimer Rd. 713.439.0995

costumes for cocktails Text by Beatrice Allen Photography by Gabriella Nissen

A self-professed bag lady, I like to tuck a little clutch with just necessities in one of those said bags so that I can grab and go to lunch or after hours.

Insect-pattern beaded clutch @ Anthropologie

The drape of a blouse is less rigid than a button-down. Plus it is a smoother finish to tuck in rather than a stiff, thick button-down.

Two-tone blouse @ Zara

Thick eye frames are here to stay. Play the part with these thick tortoise glasses.

Warby Parker frames @ www.warbyparker.com

Tuck layered bibs into your shirt rather than leaving it out. It’s a more subtle presentation of your high-wattage pieces.

Americana bib @ Dannijo at www.shopbop.com; White crystal bib – stylist’s own

Print matching within your outfit was introduced last year and I’ve been patiently waiting for a moment that I could wear the look.

These shoes are a classic style in the same eye-catching print. Both investment pieces that work together while the trend lasts or apart once it’s past. Abstract pump @ J.Crew

Y L L U F T R A CURATED MY FORAY INTO THE CORPORATE WORLD OR THE LULULEMON-IS-NOTBUSINESS-CASUAL WORLD IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. BY NO MEANS AM I WILLING TO SACRIFICE ORIGINAL STYLE TO MUNDANE BUSINESS ATTIRE. DON’T LOSE YOURSELF IN WORKWEEK WEAR. SEE IT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INFUSE YOUR OWN STYLE ONTO A BLANK CANVAS THAT IS WORK ATTIRE.

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These pants are NOT for the faint of heart. The abstract print makes this pant walking art. A far cry from the safe black trouser, this silk blend is nice enough for work and perfect for happy hour. Abstract pant @ J.Crew

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EVENT HSYAC RECEPTION WHY TO BENEFIT THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY WHERE THE COCHRAN RESIDENCE WHEN NOVEMBER 29 Friends and supporters gathered at the home of Audrey and Brandon Cochran for the Houston Symphony Young Associates Council Reception. The evening began with remarks by the host welcoming guests and sharing the many benefits of becoming a member. Tony Prisk, the Houston Symphony’s Second Trumpet player, delighted guests with the sounds from his collection of fifteen instruments and candidly spoke about his rewarding experience as a musician. Guests nibbled on hors d’oeuvres provided by A Fare Extraordinaire and sipped on an exquisite selection of wines.

Ben and Sarah Cotting

Audrey Cochran, Jen Dolman

Jason Volz, Ross Galansky

Jason and Lindley Arnoldy

Jessica Johnston, Evelyn Urrutia

Photography by Wislon Parish

Ting and John Bresnahan

Tony Prisk

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Man (and woman)

of

La Mancha

By Nadia Michel | Photography by Cody Bess

WHEN THEATRE UNDER THE STARS’ MAN OF LA MANCHA OPENS THIS MONTH, THE TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL WILL OFFER AUDIENCES THE PASSION AND DRAMA DON QUIXOTE IS KNOWN FOR. ALL THE PRISON FIGHTS WILL BE COORDINATED TO PERFECTION BY FIGHT DIRECTOR JEFF WISNOSKI. THE SWASHBUCKLING ACTION WILL UNFOLD SEAMLESSLY, HAVING BEEN SKILLFULLY PLANNED AND GUIDED BY HIS WIFE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MARLEY WISNOSKI, AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRUCE LUMPKIN. The Wisnoskis met at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in 2005 while earning their BFAs. They eventually got married and went to London for further theatre studies: He at the prestigious British Academy of Stage Combat; she at the renowned Royal Central School of Speech and Drama at the University of London. Subsequently, their theatre careers took off in tandem – until they returned to Houston, lured by Jeff’s day job at an engineering company. The Wisnoskis are teaming up once again on Man of La Mancha, adding another notch to their collaborative belt.

But Jeff and Marley’s love life has had its own share of theatrics. It happened in Paris, during the summer of 2008…

A group of graduating theatre students was in Europe doing some supplemental studies. While strolling around in the shop-lined streets of Paris, Marley noticed a jacket in a window. Taking a mental note, Jeff vowed to return later to buy it for her, wanting to surprise her. Feigning not feeling well, he went back to the hotel for an alleged nap, sneaking out later to purchase the coat. Unfortunately, Jeff got lost in Paris’s arrondissements.

Marley became angry when she discovered he was not in his room many hours later. “The guy he was rooming with said he was asleep,” recalls Marley. “I was wondering why he had lied to me. Hours and hours passed by!” she explains.

The shop had closed by the time Jeff found it. “I was banging on the window, hoping someone spoke some English and would not think some crazy American was trying to break in,” he says. Miraculously, the shopkeepers understood and sold him the jacket afterhours.

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Marley’s anger was compounded as the group headed out to see the Eiffel Tower later that evening. “I was wearing a suit. No one else was wearing a suit to go to the Eiffel Tower,” laughs Jeff. Marley was wearing jeans – a rare occurrence – and was upset she was so underdressed.

Adding insult to injury, Jeff had given the infamous new jacket to a friend so it could inconspicuously be brought to the Eiffel Tower. “Marley was upset that one of her friends had gone out and bought the coat that she really liked!” says Jeff. He had also hidden the ring in the jacket’s pocket, and wanted to make sure Paris’s notorious pickpockets didn’t brush up against the girl. Marley wondered why Jeff kept standing so close to her.

“The whole ride on the Metro all the way to the Eiffel Tower was very tense,” he adds.

In a classic denouement, when the group made it to the top of the Eiffel Tower, the plan unfolded. “I gave my friend 20 Euros to get two glasses of champagne,” says Jeff. He put a coin in the binoculars and suggested Marley take a look. As she turned, he revealed the jacket and handed it to her. She excitedly slipped it on and put her hands in the pockets, discovering the ring. “I got down on one knee and it was like a mob of people surrounded us. We must have been surrounded by 50-60 people!” When Marley said yes, “all these flashes went off. It was spectacular,” Jeff remembers. The friend showed up with the champagne, sealing the picture-perfect engagement with a toast.

Man of La Mancha runs Feb. 26 – March 10 at Marley and Jeff are expecting their first child in May. They the Hobby Center for The are also proud “parents” to three cats and two dogs – all Performing Arts. Tickets rescued from local shelters. (starting at only $24) are available on-line at TUTS.com, by phone at 713.558.TUTS (8887).

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OWEN + ANGELA OWEN DANIELS HAS GRACED THE PAGES OF 002HOUSTON BEFORE, BUT AS A TIGHT END FOR THE HOUSTON TEXANS. NOT THIS TIME. HERE I CATCH UP WITH OWEN AND HIS FIANCÉE, ANGELA MECCA, WHO SHARE THEIR LOVE STORY JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY. WE MEET UP AT CHIC, ROMANTIC AND FRENCH L’OLIVIER RESTAURANT ON WESTHEIMER (WHICH BY THE WAY IS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER, ENGAGEMENT OR ANY OCCASION).

Photography by Jill Hunter CARLA Tell me how y’all met?

ANGELA Well, we met through friends. A bunch of my girlfriends played on the Blondes team for Blondes vs. Brunettes.

OWEN The Blondes vs. Brunettes thing for Alzheimer’s. I was a coach on the team. Some of the guys roped me into doing it and it turned out to be a lot of fun, plus I met Angela after the actual game.

CARLA How long ago was that?

OWEN That was in May 2012.

CARLA Did y’all start dating pretty much immediately?

OWEN We went on our first date about a month later.

ANGELA I couldn’t give in too easily the first time! (Angela shares while laughing!)

CARLA Owen, we know what you do. Angela, what about you?

ANGELA I’m a prosecutor here in Harris County. It’s pretty interesting, never a boring day.

CARLA Owen, how did you propose? And, Angela, did he do a good job?

ANGELA Oh, it was perfect. I could not have planned it better myself. I don’t know how he did it!

OWEN So I had a pretty good idea that she wasn’t expecting anything until after the season was over. We had talked about our future and that this was going to happen, it was just a matter of when. I wanted to catch her by surprise, so on our bye week I took her out to the place where we had our first date – Ibiza in Midtown. And got the people there on board with what I was doing. So when we got there they said our table wasn’t ready and asked us if we’d like to have a drink in their lounge. This was all set up. There were flowers all set up in there and they took our drink order. And Angela was like, “This is a really nice room.”

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ANGELA I totally didn’t get it. I was like, “Wow, I can’t believe we are the only people in here.” (Laughing) OWEN I’m thinking get out of here, so I can ask her, she’s going to catch on pretty soon. So we sat down and I didn’t wait very long at all.

CARLA Have you started planning the wedding? Is it local or destination?

ANGELA Definitely, yes, it’ll be here in Houston.

OWEN We are getting married at The Corinthian.

CARLA Were you nervous?

OWEN Definitely nervous!

CARLA Off the subject, but how do you feel about how the season ended?

OWEN It’s disappointing; anytime the season ends before it’s supposed to is bad. But it was a good season. We got better. You know, there’s only one team that’s really happy at the end of the season, and it’s the team that wins the Super Bowl. But we took a step forward and we’ll be better next year.

CARLA Did you get down on one knee?

OWEN Oh, definitely I did. I got up from the table and got down on one knee. She was already freaking out before I said anything.

Then she said “Yes,” and it worked out awesome.

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things i like

By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Gabriella Nissen

T

LOVE

ing w th e f are e r he

fe el quite a s pa s th at I s sion a tel ya bo u ta st he arr ay of g oods o n t h i s p a ge.

On a random afternoon I caught Dr. Oz talking about oral health. He gave his whole audience the Oral B Professional Care 1000 Rechargeable Toothbrush claiming it to be the best. It stuck in my head and the Tooth Fairy gave us two for Christmas. I’m a flosser and perpetual teeth cleaner but I’ve never had an electric toothbrush that didn’t gross me out – until now. $60 at Target.

Dogtails’ clarifying and soothing shampoo has no trace of SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), dyes, artifical fragrances or parabans – just sunflower seed oil packed with vitamin e, fatty acids, rosemary oils, grapefruit oil and lime oil. Plus for every purchase of the shampoo a soft blanket is dropped off at a local animal shelter for dogs in Miami. About 2,000 blankets have been delivered since November2012. www.DogtailsShop.com

My über-sleek white Jawbone® wireless speaker goes where I go. It’s my modern day Buddy doll. My music streams wirelessly through the Bluetooth® on my phone and iPad® for an instant danceathon wherever I please. www.jawbone.com

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Delicate, simple knuckle rings will never go out of style in my book. Abejas has an array of tiny rings in little bowls available at the checkout register. Ask for Kady or Ryan.

So

in ho

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of cupid ’s pointed arrow r o n o , let in h th e l So o v e fe st b egi n.

Art director Alex Rosa gave me this plant for Christmas.

There’s something so simply perfect about it. Available at Settlement Goods.

Chilewich’s line of easy-to-clean woven vinyls in an array of colors continues to be a favorite. The backdrop used here is a floor mat in one of the Spring collection’s latest colors.

Tomato floor mat available at Kuhl-Linscomb.

Starbucks Valentine’s mug. I’m going to Sharpie® a sweet nothing on mine and give it to the hubs. According to Pinterest®, I should be able to bake the mug and the Sharpie scribble should set!

I’m not quite sure what it is about dream catchers of late with me, but I seem to see them everywhere. alpadicreations@hotmail.com

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AHH, ne’s i t n e Val DAY…

OH TO BE SMITTEN BY CUPID’S POINTY ARROW AND BE SO BLINDED BY LOVE THIS FOURTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, AND BASK IN THE ADORATION OF ONE’S TRUE LOVE, SHOWERED IN CHOCOLATES, FLOWERS AND BAUBLES, SUCKED INTO THE VACUUM OF OVER $17.6 BILLION SPENT LAST YEAR ALONE. I’M GOING TO BLAME THE MAYANS FOR OUR BEGRUDGING OF THE MONEYMAKING DAY AND EMBRACE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY ALONG WITH SOME OF OUR STAFF WHO OFFER UP A FEW IDEAS THAT’LL HAVE YOU THROWING A FEW ARROWS OF YOUR OWN.

Executive Chef Brandi Key of Coppa Ristoranti is pairing Casa Dragones tequila with a Hazelnut Praline Semifreddo: toasted marshmallows, hazelnut powder, shaved chocolate and a shot of white chocolate-flavored espresso poured tableside over the semifreddo. It’s heavenly perfection – and the best way to my heart is through my stomach.

Carla Valencia de Martinez, editor

Photograph by Debora Smail

Take a cooking class together at one of the many Sur La Table stores in town.

Pixie Ibañez associate editor

THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE

is opening their newest theatre at Vintage Park on February 14 – I can’t wait to experience the food-n-beer thing in their new seats!

It’s in the northwest outskirts of Houston (think The Woodlands).

I’m still waiting for their promised Midtown location (flowers and a theatre on Valentine’s 2014? Please?) and will let you know when that pops up. drafthouse.com/houston/vintage_park Sarah Gish, Gish at the Movies

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For the sports fanatic... find a ticket of a football/baseball/basketball/whatever game you two went to together and go to Kinko’s and blow the ticket up to be about 1 foot in length. Then mat and frame the ticket. (You can do it yourself for about $30. Also try Hobby Lobby for a great frame and they generally have them at 50% off).

It’s cool for an office, study, game room or man cave and is manly enough for a guy since it’s a sports ticket, but sentimental because it’s somewhere you went together.

Jordan Campbell, Social Media + Sales Executive

FOR $6 THE GROWLER EXCHANGE PROGRAM AT THE NEW PREMIUM DRAUGHT IN THE HEIGHTS IS PERFECT FOR ANY BEER LOVER. ONCE BOUGHT, THE GROWLER GETS EXCHANGED FOR A CLEAN ONE EACH TIME IT’S REFILLED, SO IT’S A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING. PREMIUM DRAUGHT’S WELL-PRICED ROTATING SELECTION OF 12 UNIQUE BREWS KEEPS THINGS NEW AND INTERESTING. ANY GOOD LOVER SHOULD APPRECIATE THAT. www.premiumdraught.com

Michael Cook, contributing writer

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A FEW OTHER IDEAS TO GIVE AND DO:

Gifts Skylar Earring, $65 Fuchsia | www.kendrascott.com

KENDRA SCOTT earrings or a stunning necklace (store located in Rice Village). An assortment of ARAYA CHOCOLATES in delicious chocolate flavors like guava or passion fruit made with the best Venezuelan chocolate (store located in River Oaks). His favorite sport’s team jersey (namely the Texans or Rockets) especially with the Texan’s winning streak!

Things to do together Take a helicopter tour a la 50 Shades of Grey and see where the night takes you. Paradigm Helicopters offers tours of NASA, Downtown Houston, Galveston or Clear Lake for $199 per person. www.paradigmhelicopters.com or call 877.345.8687 or try a serene private balloon ride with up to one hour of landscape views with Houston Balloon Rides www.houstonballoonrides.com or call 1.877.822.7484 Maybe flying isn’t on you bucket list. Float down Buffalo Bayou on a Pontoon Boat Tour and snuggle up next to your valentine on a thirty-minute tour. To further set the mood, enjoy bubbly and chocolate. Tours are from 6 to 7:30pm and the cost is $40 per couple. 713.752.0314 Maybe wine is more your thing. Grab a favorite bottle of wine and take home an original piece of art made by the two of you.

AN AMAZING VALENTINE HUED CLUTCH BY PAIGE GAMBLE (WHO WILL BE HOSTING A TRUNK SHOW AT ELIZABETH ANTHONY I ESTHER WOLF FEBRUARY 7 & 8).

WWW.ESTHERWOLF.COM

Customize some mini-size cupcakes at CRAVE CUPCAKES for your best friend or maybe tickets for an awesome evening for both of you to see Bruno Mars at the Rodeo Houston!

Painting with a Twist|www.paintingwithatwist.com Pinot’s Palette| www.pinotspalette.com Merlot 2 Masterpiece | www.merlot2masterpiece.com

For the Singles O ut There A party you can definitely go to with your friends . Show up in your robe, pajam as and cute slippers in this “G rown-Ups Only” event with party games, dancing and a pa jama party contest! $69 Paja ma Cruise Phone: 281.334.46 92 sales@starfleetyac hts.com Star Fleet Marina, 280 Grove Road, Kemah, Tex as 77565 Keith and Mar go’s Valentine’s Mur der Mystery www.murdermyst er ytexas.com If you prefer your Valentine’s Day to contain bo th murder and

mystery, you’re in luck, because Keith and Margo’s St. Valentine’s Day Ma ssacre will have just that. Be forewarned: the price tag for a couple is at a square $188.

Renaissance Hous ton Hotel, Greenway Plaza 6 Greenway Plaza East, Houston, Texas 77046 Anti-Valentine’s Day Party at Howl at the Mo on Phone: 713.658.97 00 Basically a big sin gles party!

Bring a defaced photo of your ex for a discounted price!

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retail wrap

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

THRiVE: AN INTEGRATIVE HEALTH STUDIO JENNA & JONATHAN SNEED 2150 PORTSMOUTH, HOUSTON, TX 77098 | 713.969.9141 WWW.THRIVEHEALTHSTUDIOS.COM

HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS BUSINESS? Jonathan: Jenna has always been fascinated with wellness. When she was thirteen, she had a pacemaker implanted to assist with a heart defect. Since then she’s had a voracious appetite for understanding how one thrives with their body, spirit and mind.

Fast forward to our honeymoon. Over a glass of wine in Athens we decided to set forth a mutual yearly goal for each year of our marriage. Year 1: Systematically get into the best shape of our lives so that we didn’t become just another married couple that let themselves go. Between our personal trainers, nutritionist and yoga studio fees, we were spending nearly $1,000 per month per person in pursuit of this goal. Granted we looked and felt fantastic, but our wallets were slimming down as quickly as our waist lines were! So we decided to build Houston’s first integrative health studio that integrating Western innovation with Eastern tradition through our core group services: yoga, fitness and nutrition along with the ability to get personalized services from our in-house deep tissue/fascia therapist, nutritionist, personal trainers, physician and customized prepackaged meals and juices.

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU? Jenna: My grandparents, Jane and Dan Wendt. From very humble beginnings, they had a vision to build one of the largest registered Santa Gertrudis cattle herds in the world. They worked every day of their lives to make it happen. When I asked my grandfather what advice he had for me in terms of combining business and marriage, he said, “You got to have the same passion. Keep your eye on the ball and be confident that you love each other enough to get through the hard times.

There will be a lot of those, but those make the good times sweeter.” Our studio has a lot of reclaimed materials from the ranch in it. Seeing the suspended windmill and ranch pipe rig in our fitness room is a tribute to my grandparents.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER STUDIOS? Jonathan: First off, there are a lot of great things going on in Houston in the wellness scene. We’re excited to be a part of a class of wellness entrepreneurs in Houston. What sets us apart is that our mission is to eliminate the guesswork in optimizing one’s total wellness. Whether a person wants to further their yoga practice, sculpt their body through fitness or try various eating styles on for size, we help people do it responsibly.

FAVORITES

FAVORITE FITNESS-RELATED THINGS RIGHT NOW? • Pose: Jonathan Pyramid Pose is usually overlooked as a prep pose for standing splits, but it’s great for hamstring and back health. Hold for 10 full breaths.

• Playlist: Jenna I love the playlist Jonathan made me for our “Slow Flow” Heated Hatha class on Monday nights at 8:30pm.

• Props: Jenna I love Nike weightlifting gloves.

• Athletic wear: Jenna Infinity scarves! I have the houndstooth pattern from Lululemon that I literally wear every day.

Jonathan Quality athletic socks from Luke’s Locker.

WHAT DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN? Jenna Integrative nutrition and body sculpting. I work with the client to provide nutrition and lifestyle advice that’s straightforward, appropriate and fun for each person’s unique lifestyle.

One of the most rewarding things about what I do is having a person list all their perceived barriers to living a healthy lifestyle and then working through each one. Essentially we eliminate all the blocks and insert tangible tools for success.

Jonathan I specialize in the organizational structure of THRiVE. The joke around the studio is that if it’s something with a cord, it’s my responsibility. Jenna is electronically challenged.

WHAT IS ON THE HORIZON FOR YOUR STUDIO? It’s all about expanding personal services, education and continuing to pursue a sense of studio community. In the spring, we’re set to launch: Personal Training Express – 30-minute training sessions that get the job done through creative, compound movements all at a lower price point – and quicker – than traditional one-hour sessions; Evening hip-hop classes with Jason Anderson from Planet Funk; and Expand THRiVE’s Health Bar offering juices, snacks and supplements while enjoying a greater sense of community.

PLACE FOR COFFEE Jenna Starbucks for quick, strong coffee. Café Agora for brainstorming and Café Salento for good music. CITY TO SHOP Jonathan Cotacachi, Ecuador, for the best (and cheapest!) selection of handmade leather goods. TRAVEL DESTINATION For a quick weekend In unison Steamboat Springs, Colorado. WINE Jenna Jonathan loves the brightness (and relatively high alcohol content) of a Petit Syrah. I’m more like a road dog companion; if I’m with good company, I generally find the wine to be good too.

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5 TIPS FOR ACHIEVING YOUR PERFECT PRACTICE 1. Understand there is no perfect practice. Perfection connotes an end point or destination, but a physical practice is just that, a continual practice – a journey filled with ebbs and flows.

2. Consistency! Get real with your priorities and schedule. It’s okay not to have something penciled in for every five minutes of your life.

3. Go back to the basics. From time to time, return to the basics of your physical discipline. This will reveal so many things to you including why you fell in love with it to begin with.

4. Create your community. The built environment largely shapes a person’s wellness behavior. This includes the company one keeps. Surround yourself with people who are also headed in the same direction as your goals.

5. Show up for yourself daily. It’s so easy to show up for work, our chores and even in our relationships.

Why? Because we perceive we have to. We don’t, however, perceive that we have to show up for ourselves. Find simple things that really feed you and then make them daily staples in your life.

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THERE aRE OvER 27,000 pEOplE iNvOlvED iN RODEO HOUSTON, HERE aRE jUST a SaMpliNg Of THE MEN aND wOMEN BEHiND THE wORlD’S laRgEST RODEO aND livESTOck SHOw.

Back in the

Saddle Again

By Nadia Michel

RodeoHouston® tickets are now on sale, and you do not want to miss one minute of the action, complete with star-studded entertainment. With acts ranging from Bruno Mars to Jake Owen and Styx to Demi Lovato, there is something for fans of all ages. Tickets start at $18 ($10 on Value Wednesdays), making this wild event one of the most family-friendly and affordable in the world. Tickets are available online at rodeohouston.com and ticketmaster.com/rodeohouston; at all Ticketmaster locations, including Fiesta, Walmart and Houston Galleria; and by phone at 800.726.1313. Tickets to RodeoHouston not only include access to all of the thrills inside Reliant Stadium, but also allow you entrance into the world’s largest livestock and horse show, shopping and dining, educational exhibits and tons of great carnival rides. See you Feb. 25 through March 17!

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Patti Smith Photography by Jill Hunter

PATTI SMITH DIDN’T KNOW A LOT ABOUT RODEOS UNTIL ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO. “SINCE 2000, I’VE BEEN THE SIDELINE REPORTER FOR THE HOUSTON ASTROS AND THE HOUSTON ROCKETS,” SAYS THE FOX SPORTS SOUTHWEST PERSONALITY, WHO ALSO REPORTS ON THE TEXANS. “I’M NOT EVEN A NATIVE TEXAN. I’M A FLORIDA GIRL. ALL I KNOW IS BEACHES!” SHE LAUGHS. Fox Sports Southwest has had a long relationship with the Rodeo, but Smith’s announcer gig was somewhat accidental. “They needed somebody to fill in one night, and they asked me if I would do it. I didn’t actually know anything about rodeo, but I loved it!” she says. Smith is one of four Rodeo announcers that include veterans Bob Tallman, Boyd Polhamus and Bill Bailey. “Bill Bailey has been there for fifty-somethin’ years and he’s kind of an institution. He introduces and starts it off. He’s the face that everybody knows,” she explains. As a color commentator, Smith’s role is to interact with the fans and catch up with the cowboys as they finish events. “Fans line up to get autographs and take pictures, and I’m up there mingling with the fans, interviewing the cowboys,” she explains. Smith is also the announcer in charge of announcing the children’s events. “They have the Calf Scramble and the Mutton-bustin’ and the kids get involved and the fans get involved,” she says. “It’s just a blast.” Getting the scoop on how six-yearolds prepare for these events is always a highlight. “A lot of them tell me they’ve been training on their dog,” she chuckles.

Modest as she may be, Smith is carving a solid place for herself within Rodeo Houston. “This year, Fox Sports Southwest is introducing a Rodeo Houston Recap, which is a fifteen-minute show every night after the Rodeo.

I host that as well. Wherever you are in the five-state region at 10:30pm, you can get a recap of all the events,” she tells us. Smith is also taking on a new role at the television network, as Director of Operations, Houston. “I’m excited about the challenge that comes with taking on an executive role,” she says. Riding on a mechanical bull is the closest Smith has come to rodeo stunts, but her appreciation for Rodeo Houston couldn’t be more evident. “It’s awesome. I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” she says.

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Fred WhitField Photography by Capeman Photo

FRED WHITFIELD ENTERED HIS FIRST RODEO AT AGE NINE. “MY MOM WORKED FOR AN OIL COMPANY GUY. EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL, I WOULD GET OFF THE BUS AND GO HANG OUT AT HIS HOUSE,” HE EXPLAINS. “THEY HAD TEN OR TWELVE HORSES AND I WOULD PRACTICE ROPING WITH THEIR SON ROY, WHO WAS ABOUT SEVEN YEARS OLDER THAN ME.”

Little Fred grew up to win eight world championships.

He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2011, he became just the third cowboy in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s history to cross the $3 million mark in career earnings.

“I’m working on an autobiography,” says Whitfield.

“We’re aiming to have it come out April 1.”

Whitfield, who grew up in Cypress, Texas, is the first African-American cowboy to have claimed rodeo’s greatest prize, the World All-Around title.

Over the course of his 23-year career, the rodeo legend has seen rodeos evolve. “I remember when

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Rodeo Houston was at the Astrodome,” he says. A lot has changed since Whitfield first joined the PRCA in 1990, but it hasn’t changed enough, according to the seasoned cowboy. “In 1990 I bought my first brandnew truck for $18,000. I won $8,000 at the Nationals that year. That same truck costs $60,000 today. The National Finals prize today is only $16,000. Prize money has not kept up with inflation,” he ponders. But Rodeo Houston is not like other rodeos. With $60,000 up for grabs, Whitfield contends, “Houston is still the most prestigious rodeo.”

Whitfield lives in Hockley, Texas, with his wife Cassie

and two daughters, Savannah and Sydney. The Whitfields are known as a tight-knit group. “His family is always there, supporting him,” says Rodeo Houston announcer Patti Smith. This has been key for Whitfield, who has undergone two separate spine surgeries. “In 2007, the doctor said I wouldn’t be able to go to the Calgary Stampede. But I won $100,000 at that event,” he recalls.

“My goal is to always win Houston. I won in 2000.

There’s always this pressure when it’s your hometown, so I treat it like any other rodeo,” he says. “I’d like to win it before I’m done,” he adds.

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Clint Cannon

CLINT CANNON IS HOPING FOR A PARTICULARLY BADASS HORSE AT THIS YEAR’S HOUSTON RODEO. “I WANNA DRAW THE TOUGHEST, MEANEST, BADDEST ONE THERE IS,” HE TELLS US WHILE DRIVING DOWN TO THE ODESSA RODEO FOR ANOTHER BAREBACK-RIDING SESSION. IT’S ONE OF 80 TO 90 RODEOS HE’LL COMPETE IN THIS YEAR. Splitting driving duty and gas expenses with bareback rider and buddy Austin Foss, Cannon is right where he belongs. “As they say, you never have to work a day in your life if you love what you do,” he tells 002houston.

Clint Cannon loves the thrill of withstanding a bucking horse, despite the long list of injuries he’s sustained over the years. “Our bodies get beat up but we love to travel and ride and be out in the country,” says Cannon, who is expecting his first child with Lindsey, his Canadian wife, in June.

The odds of winning are a lot better at the Houston Rodeo than in Odessa, as Cannon explains: “In

Houston, it’s different because they only take the top 40 guys and you ride against eight guys in each set.

It gives you a better chance of winning. A rodeo like Odessa, there’s like 80 guys out here entered in the rodeo and you’re riding against all of them for 8 spots to get paid. And the prizes, you can’t even compare. It’s like apples to oranges. You can come into Houston and earn somebody’s wages for a whole year if you win it. In Odessa, it’s about $4000.”

Cannon’s ultimate goal is winning the world championship that takes place in Las Vegas. “The best I finished was second place. It’s real good but it’s not good enough,” he confides.

Cannon’s passion for the cowboy life was the subject of a well-received documentary, Ballad for a Cowboy, by French filmmaker Frédéric Laffont. “I get all kinds of messages on my Facebook,” he says. A second, more autobiographical film is expected to be released, evidence the iconic American cowboy is still a source of infatuation for the French.

Cannon won first place at the 2011 Houston Rodeo, but 2012 was a different story. “It was a terrible year for me. I was riding injured,” he explains. Torn groin muscles kept him from taking top place but he’s confident this year will be different. “I wanna be back on top,” says the Waller, Texas cowboy.

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Fay Peters Photography by Gabriella Nissen

FAY PETERS IS A RODEO DESCRIBER: SHE DESCRIBES WHAT MOST EVERYONE CAN SEE, FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T. “THE ANNOUNCER MAY SAY ‘WHAT A GREAT RIDE!’ WHAT WE DO IS DESCRIBE THE CLOTHING, THE COLORS, THE TEXTURE, THE COLOR OF THE HORSE, THE SADDLE,” SHE EXPLAINS. SIGHT INTO SOUND IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ASSISTS ANYONE WHO CANNOT SEE, OR TURN THE PAGES OF A BOOK. “THEY CAN HEAR THINGS, SENSE THINGS; WE’RE TRYING TO FILL IN THE GAP FOR THEM,” SAYS PETERS.

People with limited sight can listen to Peters’ description of all the cattle roping and bareback riding with a headset provided by Rodeo Houston Customer Service.“It’s kind of intense because we have to keep talking and describe things in an interesting manner,” she tells 002houston. Peters and her colleagues call it a night once they’ve described how the headliner looks.“Sometimes Reba will have some really fantastic costumes,” she muses.

“I’ve been going to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo since 1950,” says Peters.“That was when it was held at the Coliseum. My grandfather was part of the organization that put that together,” she explains.

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Autry or Cliff Robertson, they would come over to (George) Kelly’s Restaurant and entertain and be entertained,” she says. “We always had our picture taken with the entertainers,” she recalls.

Fay Peters grew up on a horse ranch just outside of Austin and was a regular during the 1950s at Crider’s Dance and Rodeo in Hunt, Texas. “It became a place where the very wealthy of Houston and Dallas would mix with the local cowhands,” she recalls. “I was a barrel racer but I was not a professional,” she explains. “I would participate in the local rodeos. I wasn’t anything like these women that barrel race now. Their animals are extremely expensive and highly trained. We were just little ho-dunk rodeos, you

know,” she laughs. Sight into Sound also provides specially trained describers of live plays at the Alley Theatre and Theater Under The Stars (TUTS), IMAX® movies and museum exhibits. An Events Calendar is available at www.tapingfortheblind.org.

Sight into Sound Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Schedule Tuesday, February 26 - 6:45pm: Gary Allan Thursday, February 28 - 6:45pm: Zac Brown Band Monday, March 4 - 6:45pm: Styx Wednesday, March 6 - 6:45pm: Dierks Bentley Hair and Makeup by Tree Vaello for Page.713 Styled by Vico Puentes Clothes and accessories from Pinto Ranch

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TEXAS, BIGGER

& BETTER

An Interview with Andrew Wyly and Sam Wyly, the writers behind Texas Got it Right | Photography by Karen Sanders

SAM WYLY

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ANDREW WYLY

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INCE TEXAS HAS THE REPUTATION OF BEING ITS OWN COUNTRY (WE ELABORATE BELOW), WE COULDN’T HELP BUT WANT TO CHAT WITH THE WRITERS BEHIND TEXAS GOT IT RIGHT. THE BOOK CHRONICLES MOMENTS THAT HAVE SHAPED TEXAS AS AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE AND GLOBAL JOB GROWTH LEADER. ANDREW WYLY AND SAM WYLY ANSWER A FEW OF OUR QUESTIONS. WHERE DID THE IDEA FOR THIS BOOK COME FROM? AW: There were two main inspirations for the book. One was a speech my dad gave of the same title, the other was just observing the recovery in Texas.

SW: I read a lot and had been seeing so many statistics showing how well Texas fared during the recession, especially compared to California and the Rust Belt states. We believed from the beginning that Texas’ success comes from a mix of its history, culture and policies. The more we researched, the more we confirmed our initial beliefs.

CAN YOU SHARE SOME SPECIFIC HOUSTON FIRSTS? AW: The Astrodome was the first indoor, domed sports stadium in the US, and Houston has the world’s biggest and best rodeo.

SW: Sam Houston was the first President of the Republic of Texas and Texas’ first governor. Houston put us into space and on the moon! The Port of Houston is the biggest in the country by all sorts of measures. This will only grow with the expansion of the Panama Canal. And of course there’s the whole oil and gas and technology development that comes out of Houston.

SHARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE REASONS TEXAS IS AN ECONOMIC LEADER? AW: Texas doesn’t have an income tax; we have right-to-work laws, tort reform and the only state with a deregulated electric market. I could elaborate, but it’s already in the book.

SW: Smart regulation, low taxes, low cost of living. A sergeant at Fort Hood can afford to support her family and buy a nice home in Texas.

As the London Economist said, “Texas is the best place to start a company. California is the worst.”

SMART REGULATION, LOW TAXES, LOW COST WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE TEXAS FACTS, HISTORIOF LIVING. A SERGEANT AT CAL BITES, PLACES, FOOD, EVENTS? FORT HOOD CAN AFFORD AW: The Texas State Fair is awesome, as is SXSW. I could TO SUPPORT HER FAMILY spend all day listing Texas history and food.

AND BUY A NICE SW: The book is filled with many of my favorites from Sam HOME IN TEXAS. Houston to Ann Richards, from Neiman-Marcus to 7-Eleven and

WHAT DO YOU THINK 2013 HOLDS IN STORE FOR TEXAS IN TERMS OF NEW BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH? SW: The beat goes on. Lots of growth in jobs and all sorts of entrepreneurial activity. Texas’ cost of living, culture and policies will continue to be attractive to new and relocating businesses. We’ll continue to lead the country in wind energy – so 2013 looks great for the state.

WHY DO YOU THINK TEXAS HAS THIS MENTALITY OF BEING ALMOST ITS OWN COUNTRY WITHIN OUR COUNTRY? AND WHY IS EVERYTHING BIGGER IN TEXAS? AW: Because we were our own country once, for one reason.

SW: Sam Houston said, “Texas…could exist without the United States but the United States can not, without great hazard, exist without Texas.” We could cite so many reasons, such as our wide-open spaces – read my introduction for the whole story. It’s just part of our culture. When we do something, we do it big. The folks who have been migrating to Texas – from the Scots-Irish in the early days to the Germans, Czechs and Poles to the Mexicans today – have all been looking for a better life. We’ve been dreaming big and taking risks since the early 1800s – and we’re not constrained by fear of failure. And we have the Rio Grande, Galveston, the Red River and the Piney Woods of East Texas.

© 2010 Texas Pictures

from the Big Bopper to Beyoncé. Texas has more wind turbines than any other state. Lubbock has more churches per capita than any other city in America, and Lakeview Church is the largest church in the country.

Houstonian George Mitchell not only developed the technologies that ignited the shale gas revolution but developed The Woodlands and saved The Strand in Galveston.

OF THE NEW BUSINESSES THAT HAVE POPPED UP IN TEXAS (IN-N-OUT, TRADER JOE’S, APPLE, ETC.), WHICH DO YOU THINK TEXANS WILL BE MORE ACCEPTING AND LOYAL TO? AW: Those are good ones, but Texas is a very competitive place. Even though we’re a great state to own a business, these companies will have to continue to adapt if they want to keep their competitive edge.

SW: Trader Joe’s made a great choice to open its first Texas store in Houston. All of these newto-Texas businesses have a great opportunity in the state. And we’re a big state with diverse tastes and preferences. If these companies pay attention to their Texas customers, they will have a good chance of success. www.texasgotitright.com

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destination

By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Hotel Le Bristol

Le Bristol paris

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The Hotel Le Bristol is part of the

LET’S BE HONEST, PARIS IS PARIS. SINCE MY FIRST VISIT YEARS AGO I STILL CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THE ENCHANTING CITY. BUT WHEN I THINK OF PARIS, I THINK OF DECADENT FOOD, PAIN AU CHOCOLAT, THE EFFORTLESS CAFES THAT ARE SO QUINTESSENTIALLY PARIS, THE LOUVRE, THE EIFFEL TOWER, GORGEOUS VILLAS, MACARONS, LONGWALKS WITH MY COUSIN WHO LIVES THERE, SAINTHONORÉ – THE LIST GOES ON. BUT NEVER A PROPERTY, UNTIL NOW.

City of Light’s magic. With a past dating back to the sale of the land in 1758 (that’s over 250 years ago!), Le Bristol’s history is very much present today. The hotel officially opened, appropriately, in the height of the Roaring 20s. During World War II, Le Bristol became the official residence for all American citizens in Paris. Here, in 1975, Josephine Baker celebrated her 50th year in show business. In 1978 current owner and German businessman, Mister Rudolf A. Oetker, gifted the hotel to his wife on her birthday (nice gift) – and this is where the magic really happens. Gardens and a pool were added. Then in 2009 an additional wing added 21 rooms to the existing 161, five luxury suites and a new restaurant, Le 114 Faubourg. By 2011, two new suites, the La Prairie spa and a three Michelin star restaurant, Epicure, opened. And last, the reason for my visit was the opening of Le Bar in the fall of 2012. There’s a reason the hotel was the setting in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris.

I arrived on a cold, rainy morning and Paris was still perfect. The property has only been owned by two families in its history – the Jammet family and the Oetker family. From the moment I arrived, the staff was nothing but lovely. The word “lobby” is such the wrong word for this area of Le Bristol. It feels so much more like the living room of someone’s home (OK, maybe a series of living rooms since it’s rather large.)

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The entire hotel has the same feel. Sprinkled throughout the property are pieces of art and furniture from the private collection of the Oetker family who remains incredibly involved in the Bristol’s appearance and image.

Which brings me to Le Bar du Bristol.

Architect Pierre-Yves Rochon and Mrs. Maja Oetker combined aesthetics to create one of the most welcoming modern and classic spaces I have ever been in. Small but grand in its execution. Exotic wood paneling and parquet floors made of Versailles oak create a warm atmosphere. The focal point at the back wall upon entry is a commissioned piece by French artist Thierry Bruet representing a lush garden reminiscent of Aubusson tapestries by Charles Pinçcon dating back to 1740. The large mural fresco is the perfect partner for the huge mirror behind the bar that transforms in the evening into a screen showing videos and contemporary art, while a revolving set of DJs (selected by musical stylist Time 4 Play) spins Thursday–Saturday on a clear Lucite DJ stand.

But the bar, no matter how beautiful, could not achieve the atmosphere on its own.

The dream team in hospitality behind Le Bar is head barman Maxime Hoerth, Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) in 2011; bar manager Edgar Vaudeville and head chef Eric Frechon, who created a menu of sweet and savory tapas to pair with Hoerth’s concoctions.

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1. Jardin 2. Piscine 3. Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie 4. Le Bar du Bristol 5. Terrasse Penthouse

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The rooms are all different and luxuriously gorgeous. (Mine had a floral motif.) Seeing that the spa is magnifiquely La Prairie, all the bathroom amenities are as well. The small gym is well-

MEALS AT EPICURE DO NOT DISAPPOINT WITH TRIPLE MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF ERIC FRECHON AT THE HELM, WITH VIEWS OF THE WONDERFULLY LUSH FRENCH-STYLE GARDENS.

equipped and overlooks the bustling street below. There is also a wonderful play area for children featuring Fa-raon, Le Bristol’s pet cat, in artwork made by visiting children on the walls. It’s hard to not catch a glimpse of Fa-raon who roams the property not unlike the Cheshire cat, appearing and disappearing at her whim.

Le Bristol 112, rue de Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris France Tel: + 33 (0) 1 53 43 43 00 www.lebristolparis.com | reservation@lebristolparis.com WHERE TO STAY:

Meals at Epicure do not disappoint with triple Michelin-starred chef Eric Frechon at the helm, with views of the wonderfully lush French-style gardens. 114 Faubourg, the brasserie, offers gourmet cuisine in a modern atmosphere.

Paris never gets old, always enchanting, always sharing new secrets. To indulge in Paris, within walking distance to some of the best the city has to offer, the Hotel Le Bristol Paris is magic.

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tools+toys+

GADGETS

Boogie Board LCD eWriter

Here is a little gadget to clean up the outside of your refrigerator; no more magnets holding up paper notes. The Boogie Board LCD eWriter will help organize your thoughts and schedule. This 8.5” electronic sketch board with companion stylus lets you jot down quick notes, grocery lists or leave notes for the family. It can be placed on a refrigerator via magnets or propped up on a counter. It has only one button (to erase the board) and comes in nine different colors thus it is very simple to use – kids will probably use it more than adults. It weighs just 4 ounces and is 1/8” thick. Get one and the trees will thank you. www.improvelectronics.com/us/en/ | $40

Fitbug Air The new year finds many people trying to get fit. One small gadget that can help is Fitbug Air, letting you send and view your activity on your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth®. Fitbug is a pocket-sized device combined with an online program to help manage your nutrition, monitor your activity and fulfill your own personal goals. You can set it up to receive weekly step goals, healthy eating targets and more through the Fitbug website. Fitbug Air works with the iPhone® 4S, iPhone 5, the new iPad® and iPod® Touch. I like the fact there is no need to charge the device as the battery should last from four to six months. usa.fitbug.com/air | $60

myCharge® Peak 6000 You can have all the devices you want but if they run out of power then you have a lot of paperweights. One must-have device when on-the-go is a portable charger, and the new Peak 6000 from myCharge is my current choice. The palm-size Peak 6000 will charge the average smartphone 4 times and also charges iPad and other tablets. It can charge up to three devices at once with its built-in Apple® and micro-USB connectors plus a USB port for charging many other devices. The fold-out wall prong allows the device to recharge and an LED indicator shows the current charge level. According to the manufacturer you can get up to 27 hours more talk time and up to 134 more hours of music using the charger. www.mycharge.com/ | $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. See the full review of these products at www.hightechtexan.com and follow him at @hightechtexan.

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EVENT SCHMOOZE WHY TO BENEFIT LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES WHERE GINNI AND RICHARD MITHOFF RESIDENCE WHEN DECEMBER 17 As the mercury rose to 80 degrees, so did the merriment at the annual Schmooze event held at the beautiful River Oaks home of Ginni and Richard Mithoff. Chaired by Melissa and Michael Mithoff, the Schmooze event has become a must event for Houston holiday party-goers. Guests were enchanted by the breathtaking holiday decorations that began at the driveway and continued throughout the house. Cocktails and succulent canapés – provided by the venerable Jackson Hicks of Jackson & Company – flowed bountifully.

TIPS& TRICKS iPhone® | iPad®

by Vladimir Ambia

MAC® USERS BEWARE! Do not install MacKeeper There are no viruses that can affect Apple® OS X and there is therefore no reason to run anti-virus software on a Mac; but a Mac, like all computers, can transmit viruses and malware to other users particularly those running Windows®.

Note, however, that Trojans are another matter and can represent a genuine threat, an example of which was the recent “Flashback Trojan” which you can read more about here: discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3261.

Jackson Hicks, Milton Townsend

Lee and Faith Majors

Mac Maintenance If you get the feeling your Mac is getting a little sluggish or behaving a little under the weather, do this.

1– Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. Hold these keys down simultaneously as soon as you restart the computer. When you hear the startup sound for the second time you are done. Release keys.

2– Disk utility. It’s on your Utility folder. Run the app and Repair Disk Permissions.

Freememory app It’s free and it frees up your RAM – try it.

Matt and Rosemarie Johnson, Melissa and Michael Mithoff

iPhone®, iPad® TIPS: 1– Texting fast? Double-tap on the spacebar; it will insert a period at the end of your sentence.

Debbie Festari, Courtney Hopson

Nick Florescu, Dominique Sachse

Photography by John Cox Photography

Rocky and Joe’l Mafrige

Bolivar Fraga, Tripp Carter

2– Google Maps is back. If you thought Apple Maps was bad, then download this. It’s free.

3– Want to increase or decrease Siri’s volume? Launch Siri (hold down home button), then push – or + on your volume buttons.

4– I know I wrote this before, but use Siri to update your Facebook or Twitter while driving. Please!

For questions or a consultation, please contact me at: iamvlady@me.com | or 713.858.9160

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NBA All-Star

GAME

By Lance Scott Walker Photos by Bill Baptist Parsons (Courtesy of the Houston Rockets)

IF IT SEEMS LIKE THIS JUST HAPPENED, THAT’S BECAUSE IT DID. HOUSTON HAS HOSTED THE NBA ALL-STAR GAME TWICE IN THE PAST. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT THE ASTRODOME IN 1989, WITH A YOUNG HAKEEM OLAJUWON REPRESENTING THE ROCKETS IN THE WESTERN CONFERENCE WIN IN FRONT OF A CROWD OF 44,735 (AN NBA ALL-STAR GAME RECORD UNTIL 2010). THE SECOND TIME WAS ONLY SEVEN YEARS AGO, WITH A THREE-YEAR-OLD TOYOTA CENTER PLAYING HOST AND TWO HOUSTON ROCKETS – YAO MING AND TRACY MCGRADY – IN THE STARTING LINEUP FOR THE WESTERN CONFERENCE. THE WEST LOST THAT GAME, BUT NOT BEFORE MCGRADY POURED IN A GAME-HIGH 36 POINTS AND CHAMILLIONAIRE’S REVISED VERSION OF “TURN IT UP” WAS DEEMED THE EVENT’S OFFICIAL ANTHEM. THIS MONTH, THE ALL-STAR GAME RETURNS TO HOUSTON. SKI AUSTIN,

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS FOR THE NBA, HAD SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT WHY HOUSTON WAS CHOSEN AGAIN AND LAYS OUT THE EVENTS TAKING PLACE THAT WEEK. AFTER THAT, ROCKETS FORWARD CHANDLER PARSONS, WHO IS LIKELY TO APPEAR IN THE ROOKIE-SOPHOMORE GAME PLAYED ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE ALL-STAR GAME, TALKS ABOUT THE EXCITEMENT OF BEING THE HOST TEAM.

SKI AUSTIN What made Houston such a good fit that the All-Star Game returned here so soon?

Houston has been such a spectacular host to us that we wanted to come back a third time. The 2006 All-Star was a complete success. Our fans, players and guests all enjoy the city and everything it has to offer. The Rockets are a tremendous organization, and we are excited to have the world of basketball all focused on Houston for the week.

The game is on February 17, but what are all the lead-up events?

There are a ton of events for fans to participate in prior to the All-Star Game on February 17. Beginning Saturday, February 9, with the NBA All-Star ERecycling presented by Sprint event, fans can donate their used electronics to receive tickets to the NBA AllStar Jam Session. One of the event’s most popular attractions is NBA All-Star Jam Session, which will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. At Jam Session, fans can have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of participating in the NBA All-Star excitement, with the chance to meet and collect free autographs from NBA players and legends. Jam Session is nonstop basketball action, as fans can shoot, slam, dribble and drive all day; compete against their friends 52. february 13 | www.002mag.com

in skills challenges; or get basketball tips from NBA players and legends. Young fans can hang out at Kids Zone – with hoops and interactive activities that are the perfect size for kids’ slam dunks, three-pointers and jump shots.

Are there any Houston-centric themes to any of the events?

The 2013 NBA All-Star uniforms, which were unveiled on January 16, take inspiration from Houston’s rich aeronautical history. The uniforms’ fabric design has a “liftoff” look and includes a fast fleet of aircraft combined with a classic silhouette of a basketball net.

Designed in conjunction with Adidas, the lettering and numbers on the jerseys were inspired by the stenciled style on jet planes. The West (red) and East (royal blue) uniforms feature the Adidas iconic three-stripe design on the side of both the jersey and shorts.

In addition, Reliant Group, Houston-based global energy company, is supporting several events during the 2013 NBA All-Star Game in Houston, including NBA All-Star Jam Session, the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service and the NBA All-Star 5K Race. During the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service on Friday, February 15, Reliant will team up with the league in a

community project involving former NBA players, staff, partners and volunteers on refurbishing parks and playgrounds.

Are there players whose year so far is making them sort of a marquee expectation for the event? A storyline that will extend through the season, where some of the focus is on them this year?

This year marks Kobe Bryant earning his record 15th consecutive All-Star nod. Bryant breaks a tie with Jerry West, Karl Malone and Shaquille O’Neal for the most consecutive NBA All-Star selections.

What are you personally looking forward to the most?

I’m looking forward to seeing more than 100,000 people in Houston and the surrounding areas come out for NBA All-Star Jam Session and be a part of all the NBA All-Star excitement. I also look forward to seeing the new upgrades that were recently made to the Toyota Center. The Rockets redefined the in-arena fan viewing experience by installing a new state-of-the-art video scoreboard. Fans attending the NBA All-Star Game at the Toyota Center will have an unprecedented view of all the action.

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CHANDLER PARSONS This is kind of a second year in a row being host city for you isn’t it, the game being in your hometown of Orlando last year?

Right, yeah. Last year it was real special just having that in my hometown, and just being able to be a part of The Shooting Stars event was really cool for my friends and my family to be able to watch me do that. And just for me to be around all the festivities and do all the things that weekend was awesome. And now this year, it being in Houston, with my hometown team, is just as special, just with all the Rockets fans that will be able to hopefully watch us partake in some of the events.

I noticed you pulling for the Texans during the playoffs – you’ve really sort of adopted Houston as a second hometown, haven’t you?

I have, and I realize… it’s weird, because I never really had an NFL team growing up. I was always just like a players guy, but I really like the Texans and it’s kind of cool just knowing the athletes that are on the team, knowing some of the guys and just being able to root for them and cheer for them on a personal level. It’s the first time I’ve really had an NFL team.

And you’re looking forward to other NBA players coming into town – you’ll get to show them around some to some of your favorite spots?

I don’t really go out much. I’m more of a lounge type of guy. As far as eating, all of the Mexican restaurants in Houston are really good. Del Frisco’s, I love Eddie V’s. I go to Black Walnut all the time for lunch in Rice Village.

Do you know anything about your involvement in the All-Star festivities? You’ve been playing really well – you feel good about your chances of playing in the Rookie-Sophomore game?

Yeah. I’d be extremely shocked if I didn’t. If you look at the second year players and what everyone’s doing, there’s no question that I should be playing in that game.

So that’ll be fun, just having all my friends here and being on the Rockets, it being in Houston, I think that will be a great experience for me.

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ITALIAN JACKPOT!

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By Beatrice Allen Photography by Jack Thompson

1. Insalata Roma 2. ravioli di bello 3. brio interior 4. torta de cioccolate

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SAMPLE MENU bruschetta & flatbreads

• ROASTED RED PEPPER & FRESH MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA, with fresh basil, Parmagiano-Reggiano and a balsamic drizzle.

• SLICED STEAK BRUSCHETTA, with Gorgonzola Dolce, arugula, fennel, charred tomato, ParmigianoReggiano and Tuscan Italian dressing.

pasta

• FETTUCCINE CAMPANIA, fresh egg fettuccine tossed with marinara, capers, Kalamata olives, basil and Parmesan.

• PASTA BRIO, rigatoni, grilled chicken, seared mushrooms and roasted red pepper sauce • PENNE MEDITERRANEAN, mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, Feta and pine nuts

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• GRILLED SHRIMP WITH ORZO, spicy jumbo shrimp with grilled asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette • CHICKEN MILANESE, crispy Romano chicken with herb pasta, fresh Mozzarella and housemade Pomodoro sauce • TUSCAN GRILLED PORK CHOP, center-cut, marinated in-house and seared on the grill, with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables

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IF YOU HAVEN’T REALIZED BY NOW, UPPER KIRBY IS BOOMING. WHETHER THAT MEANS NEW CONSTRUCTION OR, AS IN THE CASE OF BRIO, A NEW LOCATION IN A SHUTTERED ESTABLISHMENT, UPPER KIRBY IS PROOF THAT THERE IS ROOM FOR GROWTH. Stepping into Brio is like losing yourself in the romance that is Italy. The expansive dining room is decorated in grand Italian style with warm golden tones reminiscent of a villa. Booth and table seating make up the space. A bar along the Kirby-facing side offers seating next to functioning windows that open to let the outside in (weather permitting). Two private rooms are available for event needs as well. Even when the space is full it’s highly unlikely that you will be able to notice because of the high ceilings and well-thought-out layout of the space.

The staff is not only cordial but also knowledgeable. Once we sat, delightful manager Erica greeted us and we were informed of some specials and who our server would be.

She is quite possibly the nicest manager I’ve ever met that I didn’t previously know.

Our server Josh was attentive and helped us maneuver the menu, letting us know of the favorites and the new additions. Among the new additions are calorie-conscious options on the menu for those keeping an eye on their waistlines while living up to those New Year resolutions.

We started with a medley of appetizer options that are featured during their wildly popular happy hour. After tasting the selection it is no wonder why. While typically during happy hour, you end up leaving like you never got your money’s worth, Brio does just the opposite of that.

Monday through Friday from 3-7pm you can enjoy Tuscan tasters at just $3.95 and wash it down with $5 drink specials. If 3-7pm is not possible, you can always swing in for reverse happy hour starting at 9pm. Tuscan tasters that will satisfy your after-work hunger include their Beef Carpaccio, Spicy Shrimp and Eggplant, and their Roasted Garlic, Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Compared to the platter-size dinner serving, their beef carpaccio happy hour serving is far more decent. Thin layers of beef are served with field greens, capers, shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano and drizzled with mustard aioli. This version is great for those who have yet to try carpaccio. Some shy away because of the raw factor but with the greens and mustard aioli, it’s easy to think of it as a salad. Equally delicious with another underrated vegetable is the spicy shrimp and eggplant. Pan-seared

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shrimp are placed atop the most perfectly golden, crunchy triangles of Romanocrusted eggplant, all served in a rich black pepper cream sauce. The spice is subtle, so fear not. If you like decadence then look no further than the roasted garlic, spinach and artichoke dip served bubbling hot with Parmesan flatbread no less, in case you didn’t get enough creamy cheese in the dip!

Thankfully not full enough after that start, we ordered from their new calorie-conscious options: the Blackened Tilapia, a heart-healthy Insalata Roma and the traditional Pasta Alla Vodka.

It wasn’t until after I had ordered the Blackened Tilapia that I remembered just how blackened they sometimes can be. Luckily, this one is on the subtle side. Not entirely crusted and powder-covered, a very shear layer of spice is atop a hefty filet of tilapia that is served with a variety of grilled vegetables and drizzled with a lemon, pepper sauce. It comes in at around 425 calories. It’s a substantial and flavorful meal that will leave you satisfied regardless of what diet you adhere to.

The Insalata Roma is another substantial option in addition 4 to being brightly refreshing, with crisp and warm notes. This massive mound of greens has sweet candied pecans and grapes mixed in with salty Gorgonzola, tomatoes, grilled asparagus spears and roasted red peppers in a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. It’s an unexpected mix that combines to make a sweet and savory salad.

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WE ORDERED FROM THEIR NEW CALORIE CONSCIOUS OPTIONS: THE BLACKENED TILAPIA, A HEART-HEALTHY INSALATA ROMA AND THE TRADITIONAL PASTA ALLA VODKA. It would be sacrilege to not have pasta. We rounded out the meal with their Pasta Alla Vodka. (Our server Josh’s favorite.) Delicate, ricotta-filled handmade pasta is topped with crispy pancetta, garlic and basil, all in a spicy tomato Parmesan cream sauce. Again, the spice part is subtle almost to the point of nonexistent. The delicate pasta ideally pairs with soft ricotta to make fluffy, soft mounds in the delicious rich cream sauce.

Not to be outdone by the entrées, their dessert is equally impressive. With several sampler options in addition to just single orders, your choices are endless. We went with the straight-forward crowd pleaser – warm chocolate cake. This may be a bold statement but it was one of the best we’ve had.

It’s larger and softer than most. Its warm chocolate center is complemented with this fudge-like cake texture that unlike fudge is not overly rich. That makes it ideal for devouring.

Brio is a welcome addition to Upper Kirby. With delicious portions worthy of splitting, friendly service, a great patio option and plenty of space for all, you’ll leave not only pleasantly satisfied but also feeling as though you received your money’s worth.

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chef annie rupani

RESTAURANT CACAO & CARDAMOM | CUISINE ARTISANAL EXOTIC CHOCOLATE 832.659.7821 | WWW.CACAOANDCARDAMOM.COM

Photography by Kennon Evett

Favorite late night spot for a bite?

I haven’t found one in Houston yet, but while living in Boston, Saus fulfilled all my late night cravings with their Belgium-inspired street food shop.

Best brunch?

Backstreet Café.

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

Chocolate, of course! It’s the base of all of my work, but really the spices are what make each bon-bon unique, so I definitely couldn’t live without the array of exotic spices in my cupboard.

What utensil can you not live without?

Offset spatula. It’s become an extension of my hand, I even keep a mini one in my purse, just in case.

What’s your pet peeve?

When people ask me if they can just have plain dark chocolate, or when they try a bon-bon and nowingly make an unpleasant face.

Favorite affordable wine?

Can’t go wrong with Trader Joe’s.

Houston: Consider yourself lucky to be graced with TJ. Favorite place for dessert?

Uchi.

Who are your favorite chef, restaurant and dish?

Barbara Lynch, No. 9 Park, Prune Stuffed Gnocchi topped with foie gras, almonds and vin santo.

Is there a food you won’t eat?

I would normally say I’m open to trying everything once, but when I was visiting China, I was shocked by their fertilized duck egg embryo treat, or balut. Besides a boiled embryo with blooming feathers and a beak, I think I’d try anything.

Do you anticipate publishing a cookbook?

Not necessarily anticipating, but I wouldn’t mind writing about my love for chocolate.

What is your comfort food?

Chocolate flourless cake.

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FAVORITE SANDWICH: Chacarero.

FAVORITE ICE CREAM MIX-IN/TOPPING: Brownie Bites always, but recently enjoying the extra crunch of Butterfinger pieces.

FAVORITE TRUCK FOOD: Odd Duck Farm to Trailer in Austin.

FAVORITE PICNIC SPOT: Copley Square in Boston.

FAVORITE SPOT TO EXERCISE/RUN: Memorial Park.

Do you use a recipe or wing it?

I definitely use recipes to create consistency, after learning from much experimentation, but I’m liberal about my use of spices.

What do you see as the next food trend?

Being more aware of where your food is coming from and trying to support the local food structure. And in terms of desserts, realizing that a dessert doesn’t have to be cloyingly sweet for it to be satisfying, and desserts can be as creative and unique as savory dishes.

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

A box of chocolates! That’s probably why they drop by!

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

Chocolate Cheddar Cheese from Trader Joe’s. What can I say, I love chocolate on everything!

What magazine cover, other than 002’s, would you like to be featured on?

Gourmet.

Last but not least, tell us your worst client experience?

One woman had not received her package of chocolates, and after 6 emails and about 10 phone calls in two days, I finally said I would drop off the box not knowing she lived in The Woodlands. Even though I had shipped 6 other boxes that same day which had already reached their destinations outside of Texas, I dropped off the box and, on my way back to Houston, I got an email from the postal service saying they had just delivered the box. The lady had no remorse that I just wasted two hours of my time the day before Christmas and even though she offered to pay for the extra box, she stopped answering her emails.

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The Breakfast Burritos Anonymous truck has dared to go where no one has gone before: breakfast…ONLY. And being that this is the MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY, it is only fitting I seek them out. You can find them bright and early from 6:30am until 10:30am at your local coffee house Inversion located on Montrose. Everything, minus the tortillas, is made from scratch. (They are working on making those from scratch too.) Their menu is made up of 4 Anonymous Creations and a BYO BBA. From their Creations you have Flapstix, Breakfast Taco Deuce, The Nutty Frenchman and a Breakfast Melt. I was told their most popular item is the BYO BBA, a build-your-own burrito with all the fixings you might want. You choose your wrap, eggs, meat, cheese, toppings and salsa. Next popular are the breakfast tacos. Being a huge fan of breakfast tacos starting with a particular fast food chain that shall remain nameless, I put them to the test. I ordered two potato, egg and cheese tacos in flour tortillas to-go. From their list of sauces I got some variety: The medium Mama’s salsa, mild roasted green chile and tomatillos, buttery delicious Jalapeno hollandaise and the spicy Volcano sauce. I tried each one and from all of them, you must try the hollandaise. It’s for those mornings when you crave a little richness. Looking to boost your metabolism in the morning, look no further than the spicy Volcano sauce. I even layered the two! Not recommended. I was having a binger moment. All the goodness, all at once. Once I opened my tacos to take pictures and devour them, of course, I realized I wasn’t the one who could make pretty eggs. My tacos were pretty and delicious – the eggs, fluffy and a pretty yellow, little cubes of egg+potato+cheese tacos potato that weren’t mushy or crunchy and little slivers of Monterey jack cheese made for two stellar tacos. Dress them up with a sauce of your choice and BOOM! Breakfast is served! You’ll be addicted in no time. Welcome to Breakfast Burrito Anonymous.

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THIS HOUSTON INSTITUTION HAS FOUND A HOME DOWNTOWN IN THE EXPANDING MARKET SQUARE AREA. If you haven’t been to the area, this is your excuse. Barnaby’s Market Square made its debut September 1st. The quaint space is located on the corner of Congress with walls of windows open to the Square and Downtown’s skyline. The view, even on our rainy morning, was quite beautiful. The colorful, whimsical décor is anchored by gray walls. It makes the ideal canvas for the orange, green, blue and yellow touches to keep them from being blinding. Artist Roberto Cervantes is behind the various colorful, fun murals throughout the space. You can’t miss the enormous homage to their mascot on the right wall next to the hostess area. (It’s amazing! You’ll find various touches in an ode to man’s best friend, dog bones, littered throughout the art.) A wide array of breakfast options that run the gamut from red velvet pancakes with cream cheese icing to Annie’s low-fat high-protein burrito. So whether you are on a diet or not, there really is something for everyone. On that note, we tried a little of everything. All at bacon waffle BARNABY’S CAFE MARKET SQUARE once we were served a Bacon Waffle, Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Plate and CUISINE AMERICAN | CHEF N/A Green Eggs. The Bacon Waffle is a combination of two wonderful ingredients.

One that usually goes with syrup, the other that usually ends up with syrup on it www.barnabyscafe.com so why not put them together! A waffle is speared with bacon slices (I asked for extra 801 CONGRESS | 713.226.8787 crispy, they delivered) then dusted with powdered sugar. It’s a pretty outstanding sweet and savory combination. If you are craving a classic dish, the Breakfast Plate with two eggs your way, grits or potatoes, smoked bacon or sausage, and biscuits or wheat toast is for you. We went with the butYou won’t be disappointed with quality. tery biscuits which are a must. If Mexican breakfast is your thing, you can go either Annie’s Barnaby’s Café is quality and quantity low-fat high-protein burrito or the regular Breakfast Burrito. A tortilla is stuffed with buttery a stone’s throw from your office. At scrambled eggs, black beans and jack cheese, served with salsa and crispy potatoes. This press time, this particular location Breakfast Burrito is huge and filling. You won’t be hungry afterward. Those who like some only serves breakfast and lunch durgreens with their breakfast can’t miss with their Green Eggs. Two eggs are scrambled with ing the week. Keeping our fingers heart-healthy spinach, artichoke hearts and jack cheese, served with their delicious chickbreakfast burrito crossed that their breakfast gets en apple sausage, crispy potatoes and wheat toast. If you know Barnaby’s Café, you know picked up on weekends! you are going to get your money’s worth. You will not be disappointed with your serving.

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ÉTOILE CUISINE ET BAR CUISINE FRENCH | CHEF PHILIPPE VERPIAND www.etoilecuisine.com 1101-11 UPTOWN PARK BLVD. | 832.668.5808 TUCKED INTO UPTOWN PARK IN THE FORMER SPACE THAT HOUSED THIERRY ANDRE’S, YOU WILL FIND THIS QUAINT FRENCH GEM. Although the space is small, they’ve done an excellent job making the most they can out of it with not only a dining room but also a bar. Charming during the day, the space must glow at night with the help of several chandeliers that dangle from above. The great use of space isn’t the only thing you notice but also the amazing smells all around you. You won’t be able to help taking a peek at all the dishes served along your perimeter. The space is so pleasing that even dining alone would be an option. At the moment though, the place is bustling so a table for one might be hard to score. The lunch menu ranges from $6-$28. It includes classics from escargots to coq au vin but is presented in an approachable fashion. What’s missing from étoile is the intimidating factor. We started with their homemade pâté and the red beets and fried goat cheese salad. The pâté is dotted with dried prunes and served alongside a bed of greens and cornichons. It’s not a heavy pâté that usually comes with loads of bread but a light version that pairs ideally with just a bit of greens, almost a salad fashion. If you are a fan of beets their Red Beet Salad is ideal. Thin slices of beets are topped with pickled red onion and then with organic spring greens with a sphere of fried goat cheese on top. The goat cheese is crusted in thin almond slices that keep the creamiest of cheese hidden. The classic combination is expertly prepared. For lunch we had the Moules Mariniére and the Duck Leg Confit. These are the largest moules (mussels) I have ever been served. Several large moules come swimming in a white wine cream sauce with parsley and shallot. The masterful dish is not only aesthetically pleasing but also a delight. The moules come served with a side of crispy pomme frites (French fries) and a garlic aioli. The best of both worlds! Should you be in the mood for a hearty meal, the Duck Leg Confit provides that richness at a decent serving size allowing you to get back to work just as wide-eyed as you left. A crispy duck leg portion is placed atop fingerling potatoes that have simmered in an onion and port wine demi-glaze, and is served with a side of organic spring greens just to cut the richness a bit. It’s divine! The crispy shell on the duck, with the flavorful potato and bright greens, is the perfect balance of savory for a lunch dish. End your meal with their beautiful Thin Apple Tart. It’s a small tart with “a la mode” fleur de sel drizzled with exquisite caramel sprinkled with powdered sugar. It’s just a touch of sweetness to add a smile to your face. Fall in love with quaint, approachable French cuisine at étoile for lunch or dinner. duck leg confit

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CELEBRATION IN BLUE GALA Photography provided by The Menil

CHIQUE BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY FASHION SHOW PREVIEW Photography by Omar Mejia for Lastnightpics.com

ROCKABILLY BLASTS Photography by Kim Coffman and Mike Herrera

BURBERRY + GQ SOIREE Photography by Daniel Ortiz MFAH MIXED MEDIA DESIGNED BY IKEA Photography by Trish Badger

EVENT CELEBRATION IN BLUE GALA WHY 25TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVITIES WHERE MENIL COLLECTION WHEN NOVEMBER 30 Art-world celebrities and patrons from Houston and around the world gathered for Celebration in Blue, only the third gala the museum has held since its opening back in 1987. Dining and dancing amid décor inspired by the signature color of Yves Klein, with paintings by French artist prominently displayed, the guests contributed more than $2.2 million in table and ticket sales and approximately $600 grand in the silent art auction to support the Menil Collection on its 25th anniversary. The impressive energy could be felt throughout the room as guests danced the night to the tunes of Party on the Moon. Congratulations!

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A swinging good time was had by all during the 31st annual Orange Show Gala, hosted by chairs Ty and Trish Whitcomb and Erica Levit and Lance Rosmarin. The 50’s retro crowd made a grand entrance as they walked through a 30-foot tall set of legs on their way to the ballroom. It was definitely a sight to see! Guests were entertained by the exotic, eye-catching body-painted gals walking among the crowd, by psychics reading fortunes and by tattoo artists who provided sailor Jerry-themed body art. Performers included rockabilly legends Marshall Lytle, Levi Dexter and Danny B. Harvey, who played classic 50’s music that kept the guests grooving on the dance floor all night long.

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CHECK OUT ALL THE PARTIES IN HOUSTON @ 002MAG.COM EVENT CHIQUE BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY FASHION SHOW PREVIEW WHY PRE-OPENING CELEBRATION WHERE CAFÉ BYBLOS WHEN DECEMBER 13 Chique Boutique kicked off their grand opening with a holiday fashion show that was decked out to the nines. The fashion show showcased an exclusive line of couture dressed from Jovani, Sherri Hill and many more of Europe’s top designers. Special guest Miss Teen USA 2012 strutted the catwalk like only a beauty queen knows how. Viewers dined on Cafe Byblos traditional Mediterranean cuisine and were treated to a belly dancing performance before and after the show.

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Burberry and GQ Magazine teamed up for the fabulous event hosted by Houston Texans star Andre Johnson and GQ Executive Stylist Bret Fahlgren. Guests enjoyed champagne and light bites while shopping the store, with Fahlgren on hand to offer styling tips and direction on key pieces for the season. A percentage of sales during event hours was donated to The Andre Johnson Foundation. Notable guests included Sparrow chef-owner Monica Pope and local rapper Bun B.

EVENT BURBERRY + GQ SOIREE WHY TO BENEFIT THE ANDRE JOHNSON FOUNDATION WHERE BURBERRY, HOUSTON GALLERIA WHEN DECEMBER 13

Partygoers gathered at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, for the last Mixed Media Designed by IKEA bash of 2012 to ring in the New Year and to celebrate the Maya New Millennium. Guests danced the night away to Houston’s The Tontons, hot off of their recent national tour, who brought their mix of indie, psychedelic and rock music to the late-night event. Austin’s BOAN and DJs Jessica Lozano and Ceeplus Bad Knives also performed. In addition to furnishing the Mixed Media event, IKEA partnered with artist TKNY, who painted live on stage during the event, with the final product to be auctioned off in the spring at a museum benefit. The galleries were open for visitors to explore treasures from the Mayan civilization in the Glassell Collection of pre-Colombian Gold, guests posed for photos in the Smilebooth, and lined up to have their names drawn in Maya glyphs by MFAH assistant curator, Chelsea Dacus.

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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

EVENT MONDAY NIGHT MAYHEM WHY TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL WHERE TRINITI RESTAURANT WHEN DECEMBER 10 A spirited Houston Texans tailgate party and top chef competition! As the Texans took on the New England Patriots, Triniti was transformed into a “club level-like” cheering section, complete with large screens both inside the restaurant and outside in the parking lot for the game viewing. Chef Ryan Hildebrand of Triniti welcomed Benjy’s, Killen’s Steakhouse, Roost Restaurant, Soma, Sparrow Bar + Cookshop and Underbelly to the field, as they each showcased their tailgate fare for a panel of judges and some 300 attendees. Guests enjoyed punch from Anvil Bar + Refuge, as well as beer from Karbach, Saint Arnold, No Label and Southern Star breweries.

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american 024 GRILLE 945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600 *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 www.cordua.com •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492 •2040 West Gray. 832.200.4782

ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center 800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com

BARNABY’S www.barnabyscafe.com 6 Houston locations

BISTRO ALEX www.bistroalex.com 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.827.3545 BLACK FINN AMERICAN GRILL 1910 Bagby, #100. 713.651.9550 www.blackfinnamericangrille.com BOWL www.eatatbowl.com 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218

CAFE EXPRESS www.cafe-express.com 12 convenient locations in Houston CANOPY www.canopyhouston.com 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848

CINQ | at La Colombe d’Or 3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750 www.lacolombedor.com CORNER TABLE 2736 Virginia St. 713.568-.9196 www.cornertablebhm.com CROSSROADS | HOB 1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837 www.houseofblues.com 70. february 13 | www.002mag.com

DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ 3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com

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

DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD 4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889 www.dantonsseafood.com

SPARROW BAR+COOKSHOP 3701 Travis. 713.524.6922 www.sparrowhouston.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 www.havenhouston.com 2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101 HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE 218 Travis St. 713.225.8079 www.hearsayhouston.com

hearsay

KENNY & ZIGGY’S 2327 Post Oak Blvd. 713.871.8883 www.kennyandziggys.com LINE & LARIAT| Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470 www.hotelicon.com LOCAL FOODS 2424 Dunstan. 713.521.7800 www.houstonlocalfoods.com

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166 www.neimanmarcus.com MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S 3 Houston locations www.mccormickandschmicks.com

NOE www.noerestaurant.com 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181

OXHEART www.oxhearthouston.com 1310 Nance St. 832.830.8592 QUATTRO www.fourseasons.com 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700

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

RELISH www.relishhouston.com 3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960

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THE CHELSEA GRILL www.chelseagrill.com 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857

THE GROVE www.thegrovehouston.com 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321

NIT NOI [thai] www.nitnoithai.com 8 Houston locations NORI SUSHI BISTRO 700 Town and Country Blvd. 713.467.0400 www.norisushibistro.com RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 •12860 Queensbury Ln. #234, CityCentre 713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com

TRINITI www.trinitirestaurants.com 2815 South Shepherd. 713.527.9090

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

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

STRAITS [singaporean] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. 713.365.9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com SUSHI RAKU www.sushi-raku.com 3201 Louisiana. 713.526.8885 UCHI www.uchirestaurants.com 904 Westheimer. 713.522.4808

asian

EURASIA www.eurasiasushi.com 1330 Wirt Rd. 832.203.8815

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

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

KATSUYA [sushi] www.sbe.com/katsuya 2800 Kirby. 713.590.2800 KONA GRILL [japanese+american] 2 Houston locations. www.konagrill.com

KUBO’S www.kubos-sushi.com 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444 www.lesgivrals.com

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

BABA YEGA CAFE www.babayega.com 2607 Grant St. 713.522.0042

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

CRAVE CUPCAKES www.cravecupcake.com 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283 DIRK’S COFFEE www.diedrich.com 4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319

EMPIRE CAFÉ www.empirecafe.net 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ 1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060 FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR 1005 Waugh Dr., #C. 713.528.5282 www.fuelhealthbar.com HARRY'S RESTAURANT 318 Tuam www.harrysrestaurantcafe.com

AUNTIE CHANG’S DUMPLING HOUSE 2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 www.auntiechangs.com BLUE FISH SUSHI 550 Texas. 713.225.3474 www.thebluefishsushi.com

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

CAFÉ BRASIL www.brasilcafe.net 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993

THE LAKE HOUSE 1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320 www.thelakehousehouston.com THE PASS & PROVISIONS 807 Taft St. 713.628.9020 www.passandprovisions.com

ARAYA artisan chocolate •2013 W. Gray St. 832.967.7960 •1575 W.Grand Parkway S. 281.395.1050 www.arayachocolate.com

uptown sushi UPTOWN SUSHI 1131 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com ZAKE www.zakehouston.com 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888

ZUSHI www.zushihouston.com 5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588

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, etc ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 www.antidotecoffee.com

INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE 1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR 2 Houston locations www.islandgrillhouston.com KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737 www.kraftsmenbaking.com MICHAEL’S COOKIE JAR 5330 Weslayan St. 713.771.8603 www.michaelscookiejar.com MORE THAN CAKES 325 Heights. 713.652.5135 www.morethancakes.com

RUSTIKA CAFÉ www.rustikacafe.com 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226 SALENTO WINE CAFE 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SPRINKLES CUPCAKES 4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929 www.sprinkles.com

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SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES 3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427 www.ilovesugarbabys.com

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

GREEN SEED VEGAN 4320 Almeda Road. 713.487.8346 www.greenseedvegan.com

TAFT STREET COFFEE 2115 Taft. 713.522.3533 www.taftstreetcoffee.org

ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER 1119 Pease. 713.759.2001 www.zydecolouisianadiner.com

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

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

european

SWEET CityCentre.

713.647.9338 www.sweethouston.com

THE BUFFALO GRILLE 2 Houston locations www.thebuffalogrille.com

THE POPCORN BAR www.popcornbar.com 3829 Southwest Freeway. 713.520.7007 OPEN COFFEE CLUB 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 PETITE SWEETS 2700 West Alabama. 713.520.7007 www.petitesweetshouston.com TINY BOXWOOD’S •3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224 •3636 Rice Blvd. 713.664.0141 www.tinyboxwoods.com

cajun+creole+southern L.A. BAR www.ragin-cajun.com 4302 A Richmond Ave. 713.335.2227

TREEBEARDS www.treebeards.com 5 Houston locations

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

COSTA BRAVA BISTRO [spanish/french] 5115 Bellaire. 713.839.1005 www.costabravabistro.com FEAST [european] www.feasthouston.com 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788

LE MISTRAL [french] 1400 Eldridge Parkway. 832.379.8322 www.lemistralhouston.com

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

SHIVA www.shivarestaurant.com 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 SÁLE-SUCRÉ [french] 2616 White Oak. 713.623.1406 http://www.salesucre.com

italian ARCODORO www.arcodoro.com 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888 ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011 www.boadacuisine.com

BIRRA PORETTI’S theater district 500 Louisiana. 713.224.9494 www.birrarestaurant.com BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE 2 Houston locations www.brioitalian.com

indian ASHIANA www.ashiana.cc 12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555 KIRAN’S www.kiranshouston.com 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472

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

PONDICHERI www.pondichericafe.com 2800 Kirby @ West Ave. 713.522.2022

brio 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

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

latin 1252 TAPAS BAR [spanish] 1101 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.621.1252 www.1252tapasbar.com AMAZON GRILL www.cordua.com 5114 Kirby Dr. 713.522.5888 ARGENTINA CAFE www.theargentinacafe.com 3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

BERRYHILL [texmex] 10 Houston locations www.berryhillbajagrill.com BISTRO BAR [puerto rican] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. 713.973.1601 www.houstonsorella-citycentre.com BULLRITOS www.bullritos.com 5 Houston locations

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restaurant listings CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban] www.cafepiquet.net 5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031 CHAMA GAÚCHA [brazilian] 5865 Westheimer. 713.244.9500 www.chamagaucha.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] www.elmeson.com 2425 University. 713.522.9306 EL PATIO [mex] www.elpatio.com 6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410

EL REY [cuban-mex] 4 Houston locations www.elreytaqueria.com EL TACO TOTE www.tacotote.com 6154 Westheimer. 713.706.3233 EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex] •3130 Richmond. 713.807.1600 •1308 Montrose. 713.807.8996 www.eltiempocantina.com

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 17 Houston locations Catering 888.392.2287 www.freebirds.com

gloria’s GLORIA’S www.gloriasrestaurants.com 2616 Louisiana. 832.360.1710

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] www.riojarestaurant.com 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 TACOS A GO-GO www.tacosagogo.com 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 THE LEMON TREE [peru] 12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690 www.thelemontreeonline.com TILA’S [mex] www.tilas.com 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654 TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com

TORCHY’S TACOS www.torchystacos.com 2411 S. Shepherd. 713.595.8226

mediterranean+greek

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

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

LUCIO’S [new american latin] 905 Taft. 713.523.9958 www.luciosbyob.com MAJORCA [spanish] 207 Gray St. 832.582.7176 www.majorcabistroandtapas.com

PINK’S PIZZA www.pinkspizza.com 4 houston locations

PIZARO’S www.pizarospizza.com 14028 Memorial Dr.. 281.589.7277 PIOLA www.piola.it 3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 STAR PIZZA www.starpizza.net 2 Houston Locations

steak+chops FLEMING’S www.flemingssteakhouse.com 3 Houston Locations MORTON’S www.mortons.com 2 Houston locations

MO’S www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com 1801 Post Oak Blvd. 713.877.0720 PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 5839 Westheimer Rd. 713.780.7352 www.pappasbros.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 6213 Richmond Ave. 713.789.2333 www.ruthschris.com

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

SHULA’S STEAKHOUSE Hyatt Hotel 1200 Louisiana St. 713.375.4777 www.donshulas.com

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

SPENCER’S STEAKS + CHOPS 1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com

NIKO NIKO’S www.nikonikos.com •2520 Montrose. 713.528.4976 •301 Milam@Market Square.713.224.4976

GUADALAJARA HACIENDA [mex] 4 Houston locations www.guadalajarahacienda.com

IRMA’S [mex] www.irmassouthwest.com 2 Houston locations

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

niko niko’s PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese] 2 Houston Locations www.phoeniciafoods.com

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

SUGAR LAND BENIHANA www.benihana.com 2579 N. Town Center Blvd.

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

BLU [euro-asian] www.blusugarland.com 2248 Texas Dr. 281.903.7324 BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 636 Hwy. 6, #100. 281.242.1131 www.bombaypizzaco.com 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 www.japaneiro.com 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR 14019 Southwest Freeway. 281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

DIMASSI’S www.dimassisbuffet.com 1640 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.363.0200 GENGHIS GRILL [asian] 9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745 www.genghisgrill.com

PERRY’S GRILLwww.perryssteakhouse.com 2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727

GROTTO www.grottohouston.com 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.4252

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

GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE 1400 Research Forest Dr. 281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com

RAGIN CAJUN www.ragin-cajun.com 16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704

RED OAK GRILL www.redoak-grill.com 203 Century Square Blvd. 281.491.2890

RUGGLES GREEN www.rugglesgreen.com 15903 City Walk. 281.565.1175 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 1252 TAPAS BAR 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.1260 www.1252tapasbar.com

AMERICAS www.cordua.com 21 Waterway Avenue. 281.367.1492

BENIHANA [asian] www.benihana.com 1720 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.292.0061 BRIO www.brioitalian.com 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.465.8993 CAFÉ EXPRESS www.cafe-express.com 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.2556.

CAFFE DI FIORE [italian] 10110 Woodlands Pkwy. 281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com

HUBBELL & HUDSON KITCHEN 4526 Research Forest Dr. 281.203.5650 www.hubbellandhudson.com

KITA [japanese] www.kitawoodlands.com 24 Waterway Ave. 281.298.1888 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 SAKEKAWA [japanese] 6777 Woodlands Parkway. 281.419.5988 www.sakekawa.com SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA 25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200 www.sitarcuisineofindia.net 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

COAL BURGER www.coalburger.com 20 Waterway Ave. 281.292.6385 CRU - A WINE BAR www.cruawinebar.com 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.465.9463

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT 10700 Kuykendahl Road. 281.298.8422 www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

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Bea Here Now

It is the End of an Era…

...so to speak. My run with you as my audience has been long, beautiful and eventful. You got to read my reckless, falling down in public, young twenty-something adventures to the now more tame (aka boring) adventures with lots of dinners and less club entries. It has been an incredible ride and I thank you for reading and reliving my experiences with me. This February edition will be my last “Bea Here Now.” I will be passing the torch to the equally entertaining and intelligent young twenty-something Jordan Campbell. Follow her every month to see where she eats, drinks and unwinds. It’s only fitting that my last entry is made up of some of my favorite and most frequented spots. I visit two sister establishments where along with their unbeatable wine list, their food is a knockout. I kick back at a family favorite, found a new favorite and finally kick an aversion to a wildly popular dish. Thank you for all these beautiful years of support. Wishing you and yours the yummiest, healthiest, happiest year now and always.

Love, Bea

made late last year. Whoever says vegetables, vegan, raw, juice, etc., isn’t crave-able has never sat in a car with a bag of Green Seed Vegan to-go. It is pure torture, folks. My favorites to date, that I can’t go without, are their Cauliflower nuggets and their Latini. The cauliflower nuggets can satisfy any cheat day craving you could possibly have. The Latini Panini has chipotle garbanzo tempeh with avocado, cilantro, tomato and chipotle aioli. It has a little kick too! Now, I paired these two together and needed a nap afterward. My recommendation, pair it with something like a kale salad to keep your energy up.

NEW YEAR, NEW TRADITION. Brasserie 19 1962 West Gray Street 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.com New Year’s Day 2011 began a new tradition for my husband and me. Rather than hit the big party, club or restaurant the night of New Year’s Eve, we have a celebratory brunch/late lunch on New Year’s Day. And it all started at Brasserie. We start with a bottle of champagne and a petit plateau, a mini seafood platter. From there, we dabble in some red or white wine and see where the day takes us. But we never miss dessert! It’s the perfect start to a new year.

RAWKIN’ VEGAN DELICIOUSNESS. Green Seed Vegan 4320 Almeda Road 713.487.8346 www.greenseedvegan.com This is by far our favorite discovery we

RICH DONE RIGHT! Coppa Ristorante Italiano 5555 Washington Ave. 713.426.4260 www.copparistorante.com Chef Brandi Key never disappoints and that is why I keep coming back.

You can’t miss with their Buratta cheese starter. If you want something rich and decadent and ridiculous, the ravioli plate is just the thing. It’s starch in starch. Oh yes, potato puree is tucked into ravioli and swimming in a black truffle cream sauce, bits of bresaola with the golden touch of truffle oil. Oh my, it’s ridiculous…ridiculously good!

Split and then add a boost to your metabolism with the spaghetti fra diavolo. Spicy tomato sauce spaghetti with lobster meat and calabria chili is all you need to wrap up a perfect, indulgent meal. We were crazy enough to add red pepper flakes. It burned so good! The kind of meal that pairs perfectly with calling it an early night.

FAMILY FAVORITE. The Mason Jar 9005 Katy Freeway 713.461.9005 This might be one of the LAST establishments in which customers can smoke inside and my parents happen to be fans of the joint. What can I say? They serve great potato soup year-round, they are pretty consistent, and who doesn’t love to eat peanuts and throw the shells on the floor?! This may also be where my love of ceramic animals came to be. If you’ve been, you might recall all those animals hanging from the ceiling. We’ve been visiting Mason Jar since I was a little girl and after all these years, they are still banging it out. Their Steak Salad had beautiful tender steak slices on a mound of crisp lettuce. Add their spicy chipotle Caesar to kick it up a notch!

I’M A CONVERT! FINALLY! HEB Sushiya 9710 Katy Freeway 713.647.5900 Not sure if you’ve visited your local HEB sushi counter lately but if you haven’t, you should. I’ve always had an aversion to dumplings, pot stickers, etc. It’s a textural thing for me. Aversion, be gone! While grocery shopping the other day I was offered a sample of not only their chicken pot stickers but also their San Antonio roll. And what do you know, those pot stickers were AMAZING! So much so, that I was that girl and grabbed both the pot stickers and the roll for dinner to-go. Paging sucker in aisle 4!

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business 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

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

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

BEAVER’S 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 www.beavershouston.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

JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS 4500 Washington. 713.741.2266 www.jamescraigfurnishings.com

WABASH ANTIQUE 5701 Washington. 713.863.8322 www.wabashfeed.com

BERRYHILL BAJA GRILL 702 E. 11th St. 713.225.2252 www.berryhillbajagrill.com

JOSHUA’S NATIVE PLANTS 502 W. 18th St. 713.862.7444

WEST END BICYCLES 5427 Blossom St. 713.861.2271

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

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

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

CHATTER’S CAFÉ & BISTRO 140 S. Heights Blvd. 713.581.8486 www.chatterscafe.com

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

CHICAGO’S PIZZA 1777 Airline Dr. 713.862.2828 www.chicagospizzaheights.com

BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740

CHILOSO’S TACO HOUSE 701 E. 20th St. 713.868.2273

KEEP IT CLEAN CARWASH 3700 Washington. 713.426.3877 www.keepitcleancarwash.com KITCHEN & BATH WIZARD 2102 W. 34th St. 713.956.9595

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

LA CAMELLA BOUTIQUE 3122 White Oak Dr. Suite C. 713.808.9377

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

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

SIGN A RAMA HOUSTON 519 Durham Dr. 713.864.9211 www.sarhouston.com

ANDY’S 1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

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BB’S CAFÉ 2701 White Oak Dr. 713.868.800 www.bbscafe.com

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

BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT 3939 Washington. 713.861.7171 www.berripop.com

DAVIS HARDWARE 1028 Studewood. 713.864.4574 www.davishardware.com

HYDROSHACK 1138 W. 20th St. 713.292.1921 www.hydroshack.com

ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400

URBAN CLEANERS 9200 Studemont. 713.880.9910

IVISION 920 Studemont. 713.862.0500 www.ivisionhouston.com

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MEXICAN CANTINA-STYLE RESTAURANT, EL CAMINO, WILL BE OPENING ACROSS FROM LITTLE WOODROW’S FOR A FAMILY-FRIENDLY DELICIOUS TACO DINNER OR SOME HAPPY HOUR MARGARITAS WITH YOUR COWORKERS IN THE HEIGHTS. BROUGHT TO YOU BY KEN BRIDGE, OWNER OF OTHER STAPLES LIKE THE LOLA DINER AND PETROL STATION. LUCKY’S PUB, A DOWNTOWN DESTINATION CLOSE TO THE BBVA DYNAMO STADIUM, WILL NOW HAVE A LOCATION WHERE THE DISTILLERY USED TO BE IN THE HEIGHTS, JUST ANOTHER PLACE TO GET YOUR PARTY ON. REVIVAL MARKET WILL BE OFFERING DINNERS AT $85 EVERY OTHER TUESDAY DIVINELY PREPARED BY THEIR CHEF ADAM DORRIS. DO YOU HAVE A WEAKNESS FOR CUTE BAKED GOODS THAT ALSO SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH? LIKE “THE BUNGALOW BAKER” PAGE ON FACEBOOK AND FEAST YOUR EYES ON CHEF POIRRIER’S UNIQUE CREATIONS. MAKE YOUR ORDER FOR DELIVERY OR PICKUP IN THE HEIGHTS AREA. NEWSFLASH: INDOOR AQUATIC FACILITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT THE CORNER OF GOLF AND WAKEFIELD IN THE OAK FOREST AREA WILL FEATURE AN 8,000SF SPACE FOR SWIMMING LESSONS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES. WE CAN THANK TIFFANY AND LOTHAR HOFBAUER FOR THEIR INITIATIVE. FARM STAND FARMER’S MARKET AT PETROL STATION, 985 WAKEFIELD DR. IN OAK FOREST, WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU EVERY SATURDAY WITH BREAKFAST TACOS AND FRESH TEXAS PRODUCE DESPITE HOUSTON’S EVER-CHANGING WEATHER. VISIT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE INFO. BRANCH WATER TAVERN ON SHEPHERD HAS BEEN SOLD AND WILL BE HEADED BY BISTRO DES AMIS’S MATT BRICE WHO WILL RENAME THE RESTAURANT AND CREATE A NEW MENU.

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BOOMTOWN COFFEE 242 W. 19th. St. 713.862.7018 www.boomtowncoffee.com BRANCH WATER TAVERN 510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777 www.branchwatertavern.com BRC 519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233 www.brcgastropub.com BRIXX BAR 5110 Washington. 713.864.8811 www.brixxhouston.com

COLLINA’S ITALIAN CAFÉ 502 W. 19th St. 713.869.0492 www.collinas.com COPPA 5555 Washington. 713.426.4260 www.copparistorante.com CRISP 2220 Bevis. 713.360.0222 www.crisphouston.com CYCLONE ANAYA’S 1710 Durham Dr. 713.862.3209 www.cycloneanaya.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 FIVE GUYS 3939 Washington. 713.426.5558 www.fiveguys.com

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GABBY’S 3101 N. Shepherd. 713.864.5049 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 KRAFTSMEN CAFE 611 W. 22nd St. 713.426.1300 www.kraftsmencafe.com KRIS BISTRO & LOUNGE 7070 Allensby. 713.358.5079 www.krisbistro.com KUNG FU SALOON 5317 Washington. 713.864.0642 www.kungfusaloon.com LAURENZO’S 4412 Washington. 713.880.5111 www.laurenzos.net

PANDORA 1815 Washington. 832.296.6220 KUNG FU SALOON

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

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE 4601 Washington. 832.582.7671 www.lesgivrals.com LIBERTY STATION 2101 Washington. 713.640.5220 www.libertystationbar.com LITTLE WOODROW’S 2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670 LUPE TORTILLA 1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040 www.lupetortilla.com MANOR ON WASHINGTON 4819 Washington. 713.426.0123 www.manoronwashington.com MARDI GRAS GRILL 1200 Durham. 713.864.5600 www.mardigrasgrill.net MAX’S WINE DIVE 4720 Washington. 713.880.8737 www.maxwinedive.com MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT 512 W. 19th St. 713.861.9600 www.menchies.com ONION CREEK COFFEE HOUSE 3106 White Oak Dr. 713.880.0706 www.onioncreekcafe.com

PATRENELLA’S 813 Jackson Hill St. 713.863.8223 www.patrenellas.net PIE IN THE SKY 632 W. 19th St. 936.760.3301 www.pieintheskypieco.com PIZZITOLA’S BAR B CUE 1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283 www.pizzitolasbbq.com POLOVINA 4500 Washington. 713.861.1042 www.polovinaitaliancafe.com PORCH SWING PUB 69 Heights. 713.880.8700 www.porchswingpub.com REBEL’S HONKY TONK 5002 Washington. 281.851.5224 www.rebelshonkytonkhouston.com REVIVAL MARKET 550 Heights Blvd. 713.880.8463 www.revivalmarket.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

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SOLEA WINE BAR & CAFE 1500 Shepherd. 713.862.9700 www.soleacafe.com

W GRILL 4825 Washington. 713.861.9933 www.wgrilltogo.com

STAR PIZZA II 77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241 www.starpizza.net TACOS A GO GO 2912 White Oak. 713.864.8226 www.tacosagogo.com TAMPICO 2115 Airline Dr. 713.862.8425 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

TEXADELPHIA 920 Studemont. 713.861.7826 www.texadelphia.com

THE DUBLINER 4219 Washington. 713.861.2300

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

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

WOODROW'S HEIGHTS 1200 Durham Dr. 713.864.5600 www.woodrowsheights.com

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

WOODROW’S HEIGHTS

SOMEBURGER HAMBURGER 745 E. 11th St. 713.862.0019

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WASHINGTON DRINKERY 4115 Washington. 713.426.3617 www.washavedrinkery.com

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

health+beauty ANYTIME FITNESS 1102 Yale St. 713.869.3222 BAYOU CITY CROSSFIT 3622 Golf Dr. 713.230.8299 BAYOU CITY SMILES 4000 Washington #201. 713.518.1411 www.BayouCitySmiles.com 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

BLUE TREE YOGA

SOMA 4820 Washington. 713.861.2726 www.somasushi.com

ZUMBA FITNESS 502 E. 20th St. 832.667.8003

THE LOT 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 www.thelothouston.net

BRISTLES 701 Shepherd Dr., #102. 281.809.6890 www.bristlesdental.com

TIPPY’S SOUL FOOD 4400 Yale St. 713.694.2500

COSA BELLA SALON & DAY SPA 1543 Yale. 713.869.1441

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

DESSANGE PARIS SALON 5535 Memorial Dr. 713.457.8800 www.dessangetexas.com DJ’S BETTER BODY Personal Fitness 2500 E. TC Jester. 713.409.6254 EGMA’S SALON 4620 A Washington. 713.880.8319 IMPERIUM CROSSFIT 1608 22nd St. 713.591.6966 JOY YOGA CENTER 4500 Washington #900. 713.868.9642 www.joyyogacenter.com

ROSE TEAM REALTY 4720 Washington #B-1. 713.880.8444 www.intownhouston.com SABINE STREET LOFTS 150 Sabine Street. 713.221.3400 www.SabineStreetLofts.com SAWYER HEIGHTS LOFTS

VIETNAM 605 W. 19th St. 832.618.1668 www.thevietnamrestaurant.com

SAWYER HEIGHTS LOFTS 2424 Sawyer Heights St. 713.861.3737 www.sawyerheightslofts.com

LA PAZ SPA & SALON 101 W. 14th St. 713.864.2244

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

MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL 920 Studemont #500. 713.869.0600 www.ddsforyou.com

URBAN LIVING 5023 Washington. 713.868.7226 www.urbanliving.com

MEMORIAL PARK VISION 5535 Memorial Dr. #1. 281.888.9256 www.memorialparkvision.com MERCER SALON 5555 Washington. 281.888.9810 www.mercersalon.com

URBAN LIVING

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

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

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

CROSSFIT H-TOWN

TQLA 4601 Washington. 281.501.3237 www.tqlahouston.com

SOLEA WINE BAR+CAFE

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

SATORI SALON 3616 Washington. 713.869.2444 www.satorisalons.com SAWYER DENTAL 1919 Taylor St. Suite 3A. 713.864.4414 THE DENTIST 650 Heights. 281.974.4086 www.650heights.com VAULT HOUSTON 1824 Spring St. #124. 713.880.8161 www.gyrotonichouston.com

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recording Interview by Lance Scott Walker Photography by Anthony Rathbun

The

ARE

WE DID A PROFILE ON PRODUCER RUSSEL GONZALEZ, A.K.A. THE ARE, SEVERAL YEARS BACK IN 002. IN MAKING ROOM FOR MORE ARTISTS NEW AND OLD ON THESE PAGES, IT’S PRETTY WELL UNHEARD OF TO FIND ROOM FOR A FOLLOW-UP PIECE, BUT THE FORMER K-OTIX PRODUCER/DJ HAS HAD A LOT GOING ON IN THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, PRODUCING TRACKS FOR KEYSHIA COLE, NICKI MINAJ AND LL COOL J. IN FACT, HE’S THE MAN BEHIND LL’S NEWEST SINGLE, “TAKE IT.” BUT A LOT OF THAT HAS BEEN UNDER THE RADAR. TELL ME ABOUT THE MARVIN GAYE PROJECT. WHAT WILL IT BE CALLED? It’s going to be called Here, My Dear. I guess that’s what we’re going to call it. I was kind of hesitant about calling it the same title as Marvin Gaye’s Here, My Dear, because I do kind of want it to fly under the radar in terms of what it is. What it is, is that Marvin was married to Anna Gordy, Berry Gordy’s sister – from Motown – so he was married to her, and obviously Marvin had a lot of demons, as we all heard, but what happened was that their relationship got really bad and dirty and messy and they went through a divorce and it was just a nightmare. And one of the things that happened, that I’ve never heard of before, is that as part of the alimony, the judge ordered him to make an album and give half of it to her. So he wrote the whole album about her from beginning to end, created just a masterpiece and he didn’t hold back. He talked about the bullshit, the money issues, the lawyers, the legal fees – he talks about it all. That’s been one of my favorite albums from him for the last 15 years. I’ve always kind of latched on to that record, especially… you don’t have to be able to relate in terms of marriage and divorce, but just the ups and downs and stress and time and stuff… about two years ago, I left my – I was with a girl and my daughter, and I moved out. I’d been unhappy for years and we’d just kind of existed under the roof together, but I stayed for a long time for my daughter. And when I left, you know, things haven’t changed between my daughter and I. With my schedule, I’m able to pick her up from school every day and just do a lot of things, but I’ve gotten nothing but harassment and just like total shit from my ex. Constant barrage of sheer nastiness, so once again, this Marvin album was very therapeutic, so I decided I would recreate this album – not recreate it, but chop it up and kind of give a new take on it from my perspective in terms of a beat project and things like that. And I think one of the things that I wanted to do with the project is just make people aware that fathers have a much different role these days. It’s not like it used to be, you know, where we’re very hands off. Now it’s very differ-

ent. We’ve made adjustments in our life, all of us, to be able to work at home and be our own bosses, to where the woman has gone out in the world now and become a boss, and we’ve also made adjustments to be more of a father, you know? There’s a kind of stigma that comes along with the guy leaving the situation. People automatically assume, “Oh, he’s abandoning the family.” But it’s not true; it’s just that sometimes it’s healthier to leave the situation than to continue and stay in a volatile, toxic situation.

WILL YOU DO A SINGLE? The first single we’re doing a video for right now. It’s called “Little Girl.” Probably my favorite on the album.

Marvin’s song was called “I Met A Little Girl,” and it’s the beginning of that album when he talks about when he met his wife. What mine turned into – it’s kind of interesting how it developed with each song. I’d just kind of sit with the record and do something, and before I knew it, it kind of took on a life of its own to where by the end of it, it gave itself the meaning. Like with “I Met A Little Girl,” I had no idea it was going to be my daughter’s theme, but once I chopped up some of his words and played with the piano melody and the chorus, it came together to where it was a song about my daughter. So that’s going to be the first single.

We’re shooting a video for it now, and the video is going to be my daughter. Us running around, clowning, swinging, you know – like videos of her doing stuff. So that’s one, but I also had my friend Adam sit

down with a camera and basically just … I just talked.

I think I talked for about an hour and a half straight, talking about the album, talking about Marvin’s project, talking about the roles of fathers today and how much we’re involved with our children – I went through the whole gamut. So what we’re going to do is take that video and we’re going to chop it into segments and those will become promos for the record.

WHEN WILL IT COME OUT? The LL Cool J album comes out in February, and hopefully we’re going to be doing a whole lot with that promotion-wise, running around. He’s going to be hosting the Grammy® Awards again, and it might be a good time to really be pushing some of my stuff at the same time. www.theare.com

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club+lounge review

By Michael Cook Photography by Daniel Ortiz

SOLEA 1500 shepherd dr. | houston, tx 77007 713.862.9700 | www.soleacafe.com

L

FEEL THE LOVE

IKE ALL GOOD LOVE STORIES, SOME THINGS JUST TAKE TIME TO DEVELOP. WHEN CO-OWNERS AMIN SAFARI AND MANI SALAHSHOOR FIRST NOTICED THE SHELL OF A BUILDING AT 1500 SHEPHERD DR., JUST A HEARTBEAT NORTH OF WASHINGTON AVE., SITTING IDLE AND EMPTY, THEY KNEW IT WAS THE PLACE FOR THEIR LONG-PLANNED CONCEPT. AFTER AN EXTENSIVE AND ELEGANT BUILD-OUT, SOLEA WINE, BAR & CAFÉ HAS OPENED AND IS READY TO SHOW YOU SOME LOVE. To us, love from a bar, at least in the Washington Ave. area, is an actual parking lot with plenty of spots and valet only on the weekends after 7 (which, honestly, is for the best). Solea has just this parking situation. Appreciate the love. Inside the circular bar, lighting, decor, cozy booths, scattered tables and the small private area fit together just right. Intimate, but very comfortable. You can have a romantic evening here. You can also have a fun-loving table of 10 here. Game watcher?

TVs for watching the big games are coming soon, probably before you read this review. Have a lot of lovers? You can rent out the entire place for private events.

Want to spend the evening under the stars? A great patio is right outside. Just want to walk over to your neighborhood bar and have a drink? Solea would love for you to do just that! Can Solea be everything to everyone? They certainly are going to try.

Like a Valentine’s Day gift to a high school sweetheart, Solea is a true labor of love. Stop by any time (they open at 4pm on weekdays, 11am on weekends, closed Mondays) and you will probably find co-owner Mani greeting first-timers, hugging regulars, even tending bar. Speaking of bar, Layne, the front of the house manager, maintains a fantastic, fully stocked bar. Craft beer, spirits, a great wine list, specialty cocktails...all well represented at Solea. We love when a bar has options, and Solea stocks great selection of Texas products too. For drinks try the Mojito varieties on the cocktail menu; we also enjoyed some exceptionally smooth tequila shots from Texas-based Republic Tequila (which we might add are a great way to forget a crappy Valentine’s Day).

As long-time Houstonians, Amin and Mani remember when live music used to be an integral part of the Washington Ave. scene. Solea is trying to bring those days

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back. Wednesday through Saturday evenings, co-owner Amin plays live flamenco guitar with such passion…it’s truly a refreshing sight. Strutting throughout the restaurant or up on the small corner stage, Amin plays a mean guitar. At the same time you realize he is also doing what he truly loves.

Other acts hitting the stage lately include Moodafaruka, Houston’s Kristine Mills and recent American Idol contestant Cheyenne James. Keep an eye on the events page on Solea’s website for all upcoming events.

Solea shows the love with their food offerings as well. Tapas, big plates, pizzas and burgers from Mediterranean, Spanish and European influences make up the well-crafted menu. The Mediterranean calamari – calamari served with feta, capers, tomatoes and artichoke – now that’s amore! Desserts, after-dinner drinks and even spiked coffee drinks…we are in love!! Ahem, sorry – food like this gets us excited. Weekly food specials range from Tuesday Steak Nights, Wednesday Burger & Beer and Thursday Fajitas & Ritas. Weekends have brunch starting at 11, and if the regular menu is any indication, brunch is also worth the trip. The menu is constantly being updated to keep thing fresh but if they have the ingredients for one of your old favorites, or even something off the menu, Solea will be glad to make it for you.

Amin and Mani found instant love with Solea, and we think each and every one of you will quickly find something there to love as well. Apparently love at first sight does exist.

HOURS:

Monday - Closed Saturday - 11am - 1am Every other day 4pm - 11pm

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

DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium F v 410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474 EIGHTEEN TWENTY F 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 www.myspace.com/1820bar ETTA’S LOUNGE v T 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611 FLYING SAUCER F 705 Main St. 713.228.9472 www.beerknurd.com HOUSE OF BLUES F v T 1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blues www.hob.com/houston JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIAF v T 1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011 JET LOUNGE v T 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 www.thejetloungehouston.com LA CARAFE l 813 Congress. 713.229.9399 LONE STAR SALOON F 1900 Travis. 713.757.1616 LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS F 500 Texas St. 713.836.2276 www.luciesliquors.com LUCKY STRIKE LANES v B 1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com MAINSTAGE F v 2016 Main St. 713.751.3101 MOLLY’S PUB F 509 Main. 713.222.1033 www.mollyspubs.com

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PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR F B 500 Texas St. 713.836.2277 www.pbrhouston.com PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR T 1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383 www.petesduelingpianobar.com RESERVE 101 F 1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101 www.reserve101.com

SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel F 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 www.aldenhotels.com SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ F T 909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299 www.sambucarestaurant.com SHARK BAR F 534 Texas. 281.300.1568 www.sharkbartx.com

REMINGTON BAR St. Regis Hotel 1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631 www.stregis.com/houston RICHMOND ARMS F 5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722 www.richmondarmsonline.com ROXY J 5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703 www.clubroxy.com

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

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE

BARS + CLUBS + LOUNGES + WINE BARS

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

midtown

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

STATE BAR & LOUNGE F v 909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888 www.thestatebar.com

13 CELSIUS l 3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466 www.13celsius.com

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

THE BREWERY TAP F 717 Franklin. 713.237.1537

3RD BAR F 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

JUNCTION BT 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768

THE DIRT F 1209 Caroline. 713.658.3988 www.dirtbar.com

BAR MUNICH F v B 2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008 www.barmunich.com

KHON’S WINE l 2808 Milam St. 713.523.7775 www.khonsbar.com

TOC BAR J 711 Franklin. 713.224.4862 www.tocbar.net

BRAZOS RIVER BOTTOM F 2400 Brazos. 713.528.9192 www.brbtx.com

KOMODO’S F 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501

VENUE Jv

719 Main. 713.236.8150 www.venuehouston.com

CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE F B 2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com

MR. PEEPLES Jv F 1911 Bagby St. 713.208.2319 www.facebook.com/ MrPeeplesSeafoodSteaks

galleria+uptown

COACHES B 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 www.coachespubmidtown.com

NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR F 2913 Main St. 713.526.2220 www.art-bar.net

COMMUNITY BAR F 2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576

PROOF BAR+BAR F Jv 2600 Travis. 832.767.0513 www.proofbarhouston.com

SHAY MCELROY’S F 909 Texas, Suite A. 713.223.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com

BAR 12•21 @ MORTON’S F 5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 www.mortons.com BELVEDERE v 1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271 www.belvedereinfo.com CHAMPP’S F B 1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333 www.champps.com PAPARRUCHOS F B 3055 Sage. 713.212.3178 www.paparruchos.com

CONTINENTAL CLUB F 3700 Main. 713.529.9899 www.continentalclub.com DOGHOUSE TAVERN F 2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118 DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE v 114 Gray. 713.526.3423 www.doublecrosshouston.com

PUB FICTION F Jv 2303 Smith. 713.400.8400 www.pubfiction.com RED DOOR F Jv

2416 Brazos. 713.256.9383 www.reddoormidtown.com REPUBLIKA F Jv 2905 Travis. 713.498.9662

RICH’S F Jv 2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606 www.richsnightlife.com

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

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

CATBIRDS F 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 www.catbirds.com

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

CECIL’S F 600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

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

montrose + shepherd 611 F 611 Hyde Park. 713.526.7070 ABSINTHE F v 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575 www.absinthelounge.com AGORA F v 1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 www.agorahouston.com ANVIL+REFUGE F v 1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622 www.anvilhouston.com AVANT GARDEN F Jv 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 www.avantgardenhouston.com BLUR BAR F 710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447 www.blurbar.com BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR l 307 Fairview. 713.269.0859 www.barboheme.com BOONDOCKS F Jv T 1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500 www.myspace.com/boondocksbar

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB F T 4100 Montrose. 832.592.7464 www.cezannejazz.com ETRO LOUNGE F 1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876 www.etrolounge.com GRAPPINO DI NINO F l 2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002 GRIFF’S B 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 www.griffshouston.net GUAVA LAMP v 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 www.guavalamphouston.com J.R.’s F 808 Pacific. 713.521.2519 LOLA’S DEPOT F 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342 MCELROY’S PUB F B 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com METEOR F 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 www.meteorhouston.com MONTROSE MINING CO. F 805 Pacific. 713.529.7488 NUMBERS J 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.numbersnightclub.com ORANGE SPORTS BAR B 1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920 PJ’S SPORTS BAR B 614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748 www.pjssportsbar.com POISON GIRL L 1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929 www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar RED LION PUB F 2316 S. Shepherd. 713.782.3030 www.redlionhouston.com

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RUDYARD’S 2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521 SHERLOCK’S 1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881 SONOMA WINE BAR 2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463 www.sonomahouston.com SOUTH BEACH 810 Pacific. 713.529.7623 www.southbeachthenightclub.com THE FLAT 1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528 www.barflathouston.com THE HARP 1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827 www.theharphouston.com THE HAY MERCHANT 1100 Westheimer. 713.528.9805 www.haymerchant.com THE NEXT DOOR 2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712 THE STAG’S HEAD 2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199 www.stagsheadpub.com VELVET MELVIN PUB 3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798 ZIMM’S 4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002 www.zimmsbar.com

museum district MONARCH LOUNGE Hotel ZaZa 5701 Main. 713.526.1991 www.monarchrestauranthouston.com

outer loop 300 HOUSTON BOWLING 925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207 www.300houston.com DENIM BAR 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com FIREHOUSE SALOON 5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962 www.firehousesaloon.com

BAR

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE 12848 Queensbury Ln. #208 713.461.2002 www.houstontexansgrille.com THE DERRICK TAVERN 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 www.thederricktavern.com VINE WINE ROOM 12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463 www.vinewineroom.com

YARD HOUSE CityCentre 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.

713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com

WINE BAR

LOUNGE

river oaks+kirby 1919 WINE & MIXOLOGY 2736 Virginia St.. 713.568.9197 www.1919wmb.com BAR MALATESTA 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000 BIG WOODROW’S 3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653 www.bigwoodrows.com BLANCO’S 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072

SPORTS BAR

LIVE MUSIC

RON’S PUB 1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820 www.ronspub.com SAM’S BOAT 5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628 SIGNATURE LOUNGE 5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087 www.signatureloungehouston.com SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE 5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768 www.spotlightkaraoke.com

rice village

BLVD LOUNGE 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111

STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 www.stereolivehouston.com

ARMADILLO PALACE 5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700 www.thearmadillopalace.com

CAPONE’S 4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010 www.caponeshouston.com

SAINT GENEVIEVE 2800 Kirby. 713.524.2441 www.saintgen.com

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

CRU 2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463 www.cruawinebar.com

THE BAR InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200

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

DOWNING STREET 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 www.downingstreetpub.com

THE BIG EASY 5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999 www.thebigeasyblues.com

BRONX BAR 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

ESTATE LOUNGE 2303 Richmond Ave. 832.581.3196 www.estatehouston.com

THE OAK BAR 2736 Virgina St.. 713.568.9198 www.theoakbar.net

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

ESTATE LOUNGE

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

CLUB

THE RAILYARD 4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000 www.railyardhouston.com UNDER THE VOLCANO 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282 W XYZ BAR 5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB 2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486 www.irishpubkenneallys.com

warehouse district

LIZZARD’S PUB 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

EIGHTEEN TWENTY 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535

LUMEN LOUNGE 5000 Kirby. 281.807.7567

LUCKY’S PUB 801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010 www.luckyspub.com

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

MERCER LOUNGE 3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132 www.mercerhouston.com

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

MEZZANINE LOUNGE 2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.6399 www.mezzaninelounge.com

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

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

THE GREEN ROOM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 WAREHOUSE LIVE 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 www.warehouselive.com

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OO2CROSSWORD

EVENT LOUIS VUITTON SOIREE WHY REOPENING DINNER CELEBRATION WHERE HOUSTON GALLERIA WHEN NOVEMBER 28

By Scott Ward

In celebration of the recent opening, Louis Vuitton North America President and CEO Valerie Chapoulaud-Floquet hosted an intimate private dinner inside the stunning, newly expanded store. The evening’s journey began with cocktails while guests explored the luxurious new space and perused the exquisite men’s and women’s leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories and watch collections the brand is recognized for.

ACROSS Gary Tinterow, Valerie Chapouland-Floquet

Jessica Aguirre, Roberto Rincon

Henry Richardson, Haydeh Davoudi, Monsour Taghdisi

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Lynn Wyatt

Greg Fourticq, Sara Dodd-Spickelmier

Divya and Chris Brown

Photography by Dave Rossman

Terrie and Mike Turner

1. Linguine and fettucine 6. Fashionably oldfashioned 11. Valentine’s Day mo.

14. Bay window 15. Per annum 16. Musical aptitude 17. “Love is a canvas furnished by nature and ____ by imagination.”

– Voltaire 19. Code-breaking gp.

20. Beach Boys girl 21. Biblical garden 22. Emit, as light or heat 25. Some oranges 27. Name of several Norwegian kings 28. Aesthetes, or those making goo-goo eyes at galleries 31. Like some unfortunate situations 33. Abominable snowman 34. “Love is supreme and ____; like is nice but limited.” – Duke Ellington 40. Rocky or Bullwinkle 41. They may be passed by lovers in class 43. Several U.S. states now recognize these between members of the same sex

48. Kindle competitor 49. Twain’s Tom 50. Mass-migrating rodent 52. Genealogy chart 53. Nickname for the Canadian dollar coin 55. Junior’s junior 56. “____ is not responsible for people falling in love.” – Albert Einstein 61. Modern fuel source for some city buses 62. Hues 63. Dull finish 64. “Well, ___ -di-dah!”

65. Public spectacle 66. Weird Al Yankovic’s “___ on Jeopardy”

DOWN 1. “The Raven” poet of the American Romantic movement 2. Something up your sleeve 3. Bro, to sis 4. Extraordinarily good 5. Hawaiian greeting 6. Gilda of the original SNL cast, who married Gene Wilder in 1984 7. Checked out visually 8. Prefix meaning “trillion” 9. Norma ___ (Sally Field role)

10. Three-letter code of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport 11. Maker of the Stratocaster and Telecaster guitar lines 12. Painting stands 13. Cereal aisle ingredients 18. Theta follower 21. The apple of Adam’s eye 22. Harry Potter’s friend and occasional rival for the interest of Hermione 23. Baseballers Moises, Matty, Felipe and Jesus 24. Sunrise 25. Response to the Little Red Hen 26. French airmail word 29. Securing, as an apron 30. Allow 32. ___ Dame de Paris

35. Film __: somber genre 36. Headed for the morgue, perhaps 37. An element similar to iodine or helium 38. Parisian possessive 39. Bolshevik Trotsky 42. DreamWorks ___ 43. Yacht spot 44. Like some anchors 45. Pumpernickel flour 46. Fictional Plaza Hotel brat 47. Dispatched 49. Moonshine maker 51. Orange Bowl city 53. Street for memories 54. Kiln 56. Classic sports cars 57. Big bird of myth 58. Simpson trial judge 59. Tiebreakers, for short 60. Take, after taxes

JANUARY ANSWERS

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