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ADVERTORIAL
S P E C I A L
Photography by Kennon Evett
WITH OVER 5,000 RESTAURANTS TO CHOOSE FROM LOCALLY, IT'S NO WONDER IT CAN BE A DAUNTING TASK TO NARROW IT DOWN. IN THIS SPECIAL FOOD AND DRINK SECTION A WELL-ROUNDED MIX SHARE WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE TO DINE WITH THEM.
Dig In!
OoH LA LA dessert boutique
SPARROW bar+cookshop
Ooh La La Dessert Boutique, Katy’s cutest one-stop dessert shop, is making Houston a little sweeter with the addition of their latest location – Town & Country Village in Memorial! With award-winning JUMBO cupcakes, creamy cheesecakes, ice-box pies, cookies, pastries and more, kick back on their patio or bring your laptop and take advantage of free Wi-Fi while sipping on one of their dozens of coffee, frappe and tea offerings. Ooh La La also has two locations in Katy, at Cinco Ranch and at Park Row. For locations and hours visit oohlalasweets.com. Subscribe to their newsletter and receive a FREE jumbo cupcake just for signing up, and another whenever your birthday rolls around.
www.oohlalasweets.com
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Recently, celebrated Houston chef and restaurateur Monica Pope left behind her landmark t’afia in its prime to chart a new culinary adventure – a fresh start that is a result of Pope’s continually evolving dialog with food, family and community. Sparrow Bar & Cookshop is a backto-basics concept that finds its story in the intimate, 1930’s era warehouse building at 3701 Travis Street, where t’afia was born and helped to re-gentrify a now bustling neighborhood. Sparrow represents a new freedom, a more free-flowing and easily shareable menu that often activates guest interaction in the final composition of dishes. “At Sparrow, I am going to be cooking the things I would make at home for my family and friends – fresh, unpretentious and full of flavor,” says Pope. “I want people to stop by without a reason or reservation, but we’ll certainly accommodate that too.”
3701 Travis | 713.524.6922 | www.sparrowhouston.com
Arturo Boada cuisine This vibrant gem is located off Voss Road at Del Monte. The neighborhood eatery serves up an eclectic blend of Italian, Spanish and Latin cuisine not to be missed. Try unique tapas like the camarones henesy en hamaca, mussels tomatillo, ceviche and many more. The wood-burning oven puts out authentic thin crust pizzas, with favorites such as the carnitas pizza. We also offer a flavorful selection of seafood and steaks. Our homemade desserts are a must, from wood oven baked apple pastry to Arturo’s famous crème brûlée. The hand-picked wine list offers a variety of boutique and exclusive wineries. We are very happy to accommodate any of your special requests. OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER TUE – SUN
6510 Del Monte Dr. | Houston, TX 77057 713.782.3011 | www.Boadacuisine.com