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The Tastemakers

hip.current.cool guide

Spacebunny Jefferson of Radio Galaxy Life-Altering Gastronomy: Latin Bites

www.0 0 2 m a g . c o m

Nesting + the HOME DESIGN issue

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letter from the editor

volume 14 | issue 163 PUBLISHER alejandro martinéz ext 2 a.martinez@002mag.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | CREATIVE DIRECTOR carla valencia de martinéz ext 3 c.valencia@002mag.com 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

rocco, the office "gato"

ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER william king ext 7 w.king@002mag.com | mobile 832.788.3738

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ove the home + design issue.

It’s true what they say:,you never really are done with your home. It doesn’t matter if you built from the ground up or remodeled; it, seems we are always day dreaming about the landscaping, the master suite, an updated kitchen, an organized laundry room – the list goes on and on.

Even the simple act of buying new towels instantly perks up a bathroom and the bath ritual itself. And isn’t that what “home” is all about? The rituals we create with our families within the confines of our private space.

This issue features a few designers/tastemakers who make those spaces havens for their clients or provide design which enhance those spaces.

We’ve also got what’s hip. current. and cool this month to keep July busy for you and to avoid the endless heat of summer. So sit back with a cold one of your choice and enjoy your guide to the city.

PS. We had so much fun shooting the cover at Kuhl-Linscomb. Here’s a shot of art director Alex Rosa, lifestyle editor Beatrice Allen and me behind the scenes. Oh, and those would be my legs on the cover, courtesy of my pilates guru, Hilary Opheim at Washington Avenue PIlates.

Carla Valencia de Martinéz

Editor-in-Chief | Creative Director

ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE carlos valencia ext 8 cevalencia@002mag.com | mobile 713.855.1584 jason brown ext 7 jbrown@002mag.com | mobile 832.537.8904 jordan campbell ext 9 jordan@002mag.com | mobile 832.492.5731 brian balboa ext 9 balboa@002mag.com | mobile 281.467.3844 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE accounting@002mag.com WEB DEVELOPMENT mario hernandez jr.

PHOTOGRAPHERS cody bess, kim coffman, kennon evett, jill hunter, jaime lagdameo, gabriella nissen, daniel ortiz, jack potts, anthony rathbun, sofia van der dys CONTRIBUTING WRITERS susan bynam, rosie carbo, michael cook, michael garfield, sarah gish, tracy karp, nadia michel, tim moloney, lance scott walker, scott ward CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS fulton davenport, chin phan, federico villamayor, renato rimach, scott mccombs, simon stewart, for lastnightpics.com: omar mejia, carolina q, beatriz rodriguez, claire learned, keren dressel, hannah beckert INTERN valerio farris, rebecca driver NESTING Photography by Gabriella Nissen, Assisted by Alexandre Rosa and Beatrice Allen. Legs, Carla Valencia de Martinez.

Shot on location at Kuhl-Linscomb.

Christian Louboutin® shoes at Neiman Marcus.

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table of contents

COMING IN AUGUST

sports+fitness issue

JULY 2012

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4 letter from the editor 6 table of contents 8 on our radar

42 architecture+design: dedon

11 party pics

43 design listings

12 fresh arts scene

44 all in the details

46 IT’S COOL TO LIVE BIG IN A SMALL SPACE 48 MENtertainment: adventure ready 49 party pics 50 destination: paul gauguin tahiti 52 tools + toys + gadgets

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53 party pics

13 party pics

54 CHEF’S SPECIAL: PEDRO SILVA

14 calendar

56 dine write: latin bites

16 museum district

57 open

18 FOR ART‘S SAKE: FROM BROADWAY TO BOARD-WALK CIRCUS

59 tracy’s tasty tidbits

20 nonprofit: girl scouts usa

66 houston map

22 art houses + museums + exhibits

67 bea hear now

60 the scene

68 downtown map 69 uptown + galleria map 70 restaurant listings 74 washington+heights way 77 recording: spacebunny jefferson

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of radio galaxy

78 CLUB + LOUNGE REVIEW: CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES?

24 phone shot

80 002 nightlife

25 gish @ the movies

82 party pics + crossword puzzle

26 born cool, grow hip 27 green living 28 people of houston 29 retail wrap: ph design shop 30 costume for cocktails 31 party pics 32 things I ♥

34 THE TASTEMAKERS 40 business profile: arpan gupta | carnegie homes

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41 mac® tips NEW

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ON OUR

RADAR

COMMUNITY Frenetic Theater is extending its hours with Frenetic After Dark: A Glittered, Gutted, and Glorified Cabaret. The bash, hosted by Miss Understood, will take place monthly. Doors open at 10 pm, but don’t expect to leave until much later because after each show is a night full of dancing! For more information, check out www.freneticore.net.

Join TUTS for its 45th summer of performing at Miller Outdoor Theater with their rendition of Yankee Doodle Dandy.

The music chronicles the life of George M. Cohan, the man “who owned Broadway.”

The show is a musical romp full of tap dancing and exciting musical numbers!

Admission is free, but don’t forget a blanket for the hill. www.tuts.com IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY, THE WORTHAM THEATER CENTER RECEIVED A NEW LOGO DESIGNED BY JUDSON DESIGN. THE NEW LOGO REFLECTS THE ELEGANCE AND SOPHISTICATION OF THE BALLET AND OPERA VENUE. IDENTITY FESTIVAL IS COMING TO HOUSTON. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AUGUST 11 AT THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION IN THE WOODLANDS! NORTH AMERICA’S BIGGEST ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC FESTIVAL INCLUDES PERFORMANCES BY ERIC PRYDZ, MADEON AND NERO. THE EVENT OPENS IN THE AFTERNOON AND CARRIES ON INTO THE NIGHT. TICKETS AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.IDFESTIVAL.COM.

FOODIE In honor of Bastille Day on July 14th, Philippe Restaurant + Lounge is hosting a celebration! Similar to our 4th of July, France’s Bastille Day is a holiday to commemorate the country’s independence. Master Chef Philippe Schmit, will be serving the delicious food of his home country, accompanied by wine pairings. Tickets are $50 per person.

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Visiting Mexico just got a whole lot easier! La Lupita Mexican Cuisine & Bar recently opened on The Woodlands Waterway. The restaurant promises culinary authenticity, serving dishes from all 31 of Mexico’s states. The bar serves an extensive selection of tequilas. www.lalupita-restaurant.com LOOKING TO COOL OFF IN THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS? YOU’RE IN LUCK! PINKBERRY, THE FAMOUS FROZEN YOGURT CHAIN, IS OPENING TWO NEW HOUSTON LOCATIONS. HEAD TO THE WOODLANDS MALL FOR TANGY AND REFRESHING YOGURT BEGINNING JUNE 8. HIGHLAND VILLAGE IS SLATED TO OPEN IN LATE JULY. WWW.PINKBERRY.COM

The Cat is back as Red Cat Jazz Café reopens in downtown Houston. The new location exudes a sultry aura that reads New York-style jazz club with a southern twist. Take advantage of the back patio, live music and the (temporary until they acquire their liquor license) BYOB opportunity. For a full calendar of performances, visit www.redcatjazzcafe.com.

DEVELOPMENT Houston goes CSI as Mayor Annise Parker’s plan to create the Forensic Science Local Government Corporation passes this month. This independent crime lab would report to an independent board of nine people, as opposed to the police. With this plan, Parker hopes to restore “faith in our forensic activities.” To learn more about the Mayor’s decision, visit www.houstongovnewsroom.org.

IF YOU DIDN’T THINK HOUSTON’S MENIL COLLECTION COULD GET ANY COOLER, THINK AGAIN. THE MUSEUM’S BOARD RECENTLY CHOSE LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE FIRM JOHNSTON MARKLEE TO DESIGN THE MENIL DRAWING INSTITUTE. THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN NORTH AMERICA, THE INSTITUTE WILL HOUSE MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DRAWINGS. THE LA FIRM PROPOSES A SINGLESTORY BUILDING BUILT AROUND A TRIO OF COURTYARDS THAT EMBRACES THE PRE-EXISTING BEAUTY OF THE MENIL’S CAMPUS.

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ON OUR RADAR RETAIL Define: Body & Mind is now adding a new service to their studio: a pick up location for the Rawfully Organic Co-op. The nation’s largest nonprofit co-op will now allow customers to pick up their weekly share of fruits and vegetables at this Tanglewood venue. To learn more visit www.rawfullyorganic.com.

Just in time for summer, the California-based waxing boutique, The Pretty Kitty, opened its first location in Houston in the Village Arcade. Specializing in the Brazilian bikini wax, the Pretty Kitty uses a soft wax technique, carried out by its highly trained employees. The sophisticated Parisian-inspired boutique is a welcome addition to the Village. Ooh la la! www.prettykittywax.com

ART

H&M ANNOUNCED A NEW COLLABORATION AND WE COULDN’T BE MORE EXCITED! SET TO RELEASE NEXT NOVEMBER, THE LINE IS A FUSION OF MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA’S CONCEPTUAL STYLE WITH H&M’S DEMOCRATIC AVAILABILITY. THE FRENCH FASHION HOUSE HAS BEEN ON THE SCENE FOR ALMOST THIRTY YEARS AND WANTS TO USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THEIR CLOTHING. Calling all interior designers! Ladco Washington Park Design Center opened its Resource + Design Studio to innovate the design process for interior designers. The space allows customers to visualize their projects through various means of cutting-edge technology (iPads® and flat screens!) with full-time assistance. www.ladcodesigncenter.com

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Archway Gallery, an artist-owned and -operated gallery, recently welcomed two new member artists.

Larry Garmezy of Minnesota specializes in digital photo painting, while Paula Haymond is a wood carver. Located on Dunlavy, the gallery will feature these two artists’ works. www.archwaygallery.com

A consortium of Houston arts organizations is holding the first-ever Houston Arts Resource Fair on Saturday, July 28, at The University of Saint Thomas. This gathering serves to unite Houstonians who in any way are involved in the arts scene to network, learn and discuss. Expect appearances from industry experts in national organizations! Admission is free, but check out www.houstonartsandresourcefair.com to register.

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EVENT 2012 LA CAGE AUX FOLLES GALA WHY TO BENEFIT TUTS EDUCATION PROGRAM WHERE HOBBY CENTER WHEN APRIL 20 TUTS’ supporters and theatre fans packed Hobby Center to enjoy a night of festivities and to pay tribute to the nonprofit by raising funds for its arts education programs. Upon arrival, guests were treated like true celebrities – paparazzi blinded guests before they made their way to the Grand Lobby where they took in cocktails and mingled as they witnessed La Cage-themed showgirls preening and posing among the auction items. Once seated on the gorgeously decorated stage of Sarofim Hall, attendees were treated to a star-studded performance by George Dvorsky, Logan Keslar, Julia Krohn and Lee Roy Reams.

Leisa Holland-Nelson, Philamena Baird

Photography by Kim Coffman

Chris Loyd, Melissa Edwards

Steve Mach, David Wuthridge

John Breckenridge, Michelle DeJean

Janet and Paul Hobby

Andrew and Catherine Kaldis

Y. Ping Sun, David Leebron

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fresh arts scene

By Jenni Rebecca Stephenson

Large Animal Games June 28 – July 14 @ 8pm Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company presents Large Animal Games by Steve Yockey – an incisive, unexpected and larger than life tale of sex, love and selfdelusion. The action tracks the escapades of a group of friends old enough to know better in love but naive enough to goof it all up anyway. What better way to meditate on modern relationships than through a mix of bullfights, big game hunting and intimate apparel! Studio 101 at Spring Street Studios (1824 Spring Street)– $18. (‘Pay as you like’ on July 2 & 9.) www.mildredsumbrella.com Steel Lounge Underground July 13 @ 8pm

The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston hosts Derek Jones and Josh Zulu for a music extravaganza showcasing a variety of Houston’s diverse musical artists including Suraj K., Esteban Torres and DJ Baby Jae, as well as a live performance

by Omari Tau. Adding to the mix is artist Pablo Gimenez-Zapiola’s live projection performances – visually filling the space and accompanying the music with some of his latest photo animation and video footage featuring Houston, London, Paris, Italy and Buenos Aires. This multimedia performance paired with Steel Lounge’s characteristic beats will deliver a dynamic and powerful visual experience through motion, color, text and form.

CAMH (5216 Montrose Boulevard)–Free! www.camh.org

Once there was, once there wasn’t: Two Tales

from the Minds of Lisa Chow & Y. E. Torres Afternoon Tea Party July 29 @ 2pm | Exhibition on view July 14–August 18 Fresh Arts invites you and your favorite fantasies to Once there was, once there wasn’t, a collaborative exhibition by unlikely duo Lisa Chow and Y.E. Torres. Opening with Chow’s sweetly delicate paintings, this exhibition slowly morphs and transforms into Torres’ darkly seductive installation performance, the Bad Unicorn. Midway through the exhibition, an afternoon tea celebrates the merging of both artists’ whimsical and feminine aesthetics, where each artist examines where reality ends and fantasy begins.

Opening Reception for Lisa Chow on July 14 at 7 p.m.; Closing Reception for Y. E. Torres on August 18 at 7 p.m. Spacetaker Gallery at Fresh Arts (2101 Winter Street)—Free! www.spacetaker.org Exit Through the Coffee Shop: all-night art lock-in July 27 @ 9pm For many artists, late night and wee hours of the early morning are when the magic happens! Art League Houston’s “art-in, lock-in” will provide the exciting opportunity to work all night under open direction with the materials and methods of your choice. Classrooms and live models will be available for creating, experimenting and collaborating.

Additionally, art-related films will be screened in one of the galleries on an ongoing basis throughout the evening. Doors will lock at 9pm (with all participants inside) and reopen the next morning at 7am.

B.Y.O.B. and B.Y.O.M. (bring your own materials)!

Art League Houston– $40 (includes model fees and food). www.artleaguehouston.org

Image by Fresh Arts, Once There Was

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Image by Lisa Chow, Once There Was

TURN ON THE SPRINKLERS AND BREAK OUT THE POPSICLES® – THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE UNDERWAY! BUT THERE’S NO GOOD EXCUSE TO HIDE IN YOUR AIRCONDITIONED HOME WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY COOL THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH. WHETHER IT BE A SEXY AFTERNOON TEA OR AN ARTSY SLUMBER PARTY, OUR ART SCENE KNOWS HOW TO HEAT THINGS UP!

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EVENT A LADIES LEMONADE DAY CELEBRATION WHY TO BENEFIT LEMONADE DAY WHERE HOLTHOUSE RESIDENCE WHEN MAY 2 Sponsored by FENDI, the Ladies Lemonade Day Celebration celebrated all things lemon for a great cause. The event benefited Lemonade Day, a national program that teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to start and run their own businesses. More than a hundred women, all dressed in yellow, came together at the home of Lemonade Day founders Lisa and Michael Holthouse to take a sneak peak at FENDI’s fall line, sip limoncello and sample lemon-flavored desserts.

Renee Lewis, Mia Jones, Mary Smith

Sheri Bailey, Pepper Edens

Mary Ann Yarrin, Anna and Kim McCormick

Claudia Contreras, Lisa Holthouse, Raquel Segal

Caroline Donally, Reena Bansal, Lori Siegel Photography by Fulton Davenport

Wendy Dawson

Patty Dominguez, Susan Vick, Clare Jackson

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calendar july

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Main Street Pinkalicious 2pm | Red Hot Patriot 7pm Reliant Park Vans Warped Tour 11am

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PERFORMING ARTS + CONCERTS + SPORTS + FESTIVALS + GENERAL INTEREST MONDAY Main Street Pinkalicious 11:30am

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CWMP HS: Star-Spangled Salute 8pm Main Street Pinkalicious 11:30am MOT Movies at Miller: JAWS 8:30pm

Bayou Bikers 8am at Market Square Park. www.marketsquarepark.com Kayak Camp on Kinder Lake, 11am-5pm at Discovery Green. For kids/young teens from ages 5 to 16. Broken into two stages: Stage 1, Safety and Instruction, and Stage 2, Supervised Paddling. www.discoverygreen.com

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 2pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers 1:05pm Warehouse Crimson Project 7pm

INDEPENDENCE DAY

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Warehouse War of Ages 6pm

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 7:30pm CWMP 311, 7pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 1 & 6:30pm Jones HS: Chronicle Dollar Concert 7:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 2pm | Dog Act 3pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…: Fully Charged 1:30 & 5:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 3pm Warehouse I Set My Friends On Fire 6pm

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Main Street Pinkalicious 11:30am MOT Movies at Miller: Forrest Gump 8:30pm

MOT ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: Star-Spangled Salute 8:30pm

Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm CWMP Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 6pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm Warehouse Wednesday 13, 6pm

July 11, Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow presents National Lampoon’s Vacation (adult content, Rated R) 8pm at Market Square. www.marketsquarepark.com

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Bayou Music Center Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager Live 8pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm Main Street Dog Act Preview 7:30pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Fully Charged 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm Warehouse Nipsey Hussle & Freddie Gibbs 8pm

Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm CWMP Dukes of September 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm HOB Reel Big Fish 6pm MOT TUTS: Yankee Doodle Dandy 8:15pm Warehouse Trevor Hall 7pm

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm MOT Children’s Performance/Children’s Hilltop Festival: The Three Little Pigs 11am | Classic Bogart Movies at Miller: Casablanca 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds 7:05pm Warehouse Thomas Wynn & the Believers 7pm

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm

Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm MOT TUTS: Yankee Doodle Dandy 8:15pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…: Fully Charged 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm Warehouse Scream It Like You Mean It! 5pm

Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm MOT Children’s Performance…Hansel & Gretel 11am | Classic Bogart…Key Largo 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds 7:05pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros… 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm | Steel Magnolias 7:30pm

Houston Dynamo Schedule @ BBVA Compass Stadium www.houstondynamo.com July 3, Dynamo vs. Chicago Fire July 15, Dynamo vs. D.C. United July 18, Dynamo vs. Sporting Kansas City July 21, Dynamo vs. Montreal Impact

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July 1, Houston Family Summer Fest, 12-4pm on Grace Event Lawn at Discovery Green. www.discoverygreen.com

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 7:30pm Bayou Music Center A Celebration: The Wiggles! Live in Concert 11:30am & 3pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 1 & 6:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 2pm | Dog Act 3pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 1:05pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…1:30 & 5:30pm | Reliant Center H-Town Sneaker Summit 3pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 3pm | Steel Magnolias 3pm

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Freedom Over Texas, 4-10pm at Eleanor Tinsley Park @ Buffalo Bayou. www.freedomovertexas.org

JULY 13 at CWMP Big Time Rush

Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 1 & 6:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 2pm | Dog Act 3pm MOT TUTS: Yankee Doodle Dandy 8:15pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…1:30 & 5:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 3pm

WEDNESDAY

Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm HOB Enanitos Verdes in Concert 7pm Main Street Dog Act 7:30pm MOT TUTS: Yankee Doodle Dandy 8:15pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…: Fully Charged 10:30am & 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm

Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 7:30pm CWMP HS: Bugs Bunny at The Symphony 8:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm Main Street Dog Act 7:30pm MOT Children’s Performance…Goldilocks 11am | Classic Bogart…Treasure of the Sierra Madre 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 7:05pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…10:30am & 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm | Steel Magnolias 7:30pm

JULY 28 Bayou Music Center Nicki Minaj

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NOT SURE WHAT TO DO? TRY ONE-STOP SHOPPING AT

WWW.HOUSTONTHEATERDISTRICT.ORG FRIDAY

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 8pm HOB Zoso- A Tribute to Led Zeppelin 8pm Jones HS: The Legend of Zelda 7:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 11:30am & 7:30pm MOT Children’s Performance: Journey Through China II, 11am | Kirk Whalum w/ Kevin Whalum & Nicole Henry 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers 7:05pm Warehouse Scream the Prayer 4pm

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 8pm HOB Summer Tour: AER/OCD- Moosh & Twist 7pm Jones HS: The Legend of Zelda 7:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 2 & 5pm MOT Street Beat! 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers 3:05pm

Young Writers Workshop, 10:30-11:30am at Discovery Green. www.discoverygreen.com

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 8pm CWMP Big Time Rush 7pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 8pm HOB Cinderella 8pm Jones HS: Three Dog Night 7:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 7:30pm | Dog Act 8pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 8pm Bayou Music Center The Jacksons: Unity Tour 2012 8pm CWMP Farmers Insurance Presents Rascal Flatts 7pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 2 & 8pm Main Street Pinkalicious 2 & 5pm | Dog Act 8pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm Toyota Joan Sebastian & Pepe Aguilar 8pm

July 14, Young Writers Workshop, 10:30-11:30am at Discovery Green. www.discoverygreen.com

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 8pm Bayou Music Center Kaskade “Freaks of Nature” Tour 9pm CWMP Barenaked Ladies & Blues Traveler 7pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 8pm HOB The Toadies 7pm | The Molly Ringwalds 8pm Main Street Pinkalicious 7:30pm | Dog Act 8pm MOT TUTS: Yankee Doodle Dandy 8:15pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…10:30am & 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 8pm CWMP Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis & The News 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 2 & 8pm Jones HS: The Wizard of Oz 7:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 2 & 5pm | Dog Act 8pm MOT TUTS: Yankee Doodle Dandy 8:15pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…: Fully Charged 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm

Friends For Life, 12-6pm Discovery Green. www.discoverygreen.com

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 8pm Main Street Pinkalicious 7:30pm | Dog Act 8pm MOT Children’s Performance…Pinocchio 11am Minute Maid Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 7:05pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…10:30am & 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm

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Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 8pm Bayou Music Center Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday Tour 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 8pm HOB Summer Slaughter Tour 2pm Jones HS: Orbit Plus Star Wars 7:30pm Main Street Pinkalicious 2 & 5pm | Dog Act 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 6:05pm Reliant Stadium Ringling Bros…11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm Stages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm

July 28, Julydoscope, 6-8pm on Anheuser-Busch Stage at Discovery Green. www.discoverygreen.com

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT

Arena Theater Schedule www.arenahouston.com

July 5, Ledisi & Eric Bonet July 7, Keyshia Cole & Luke James July 13, Legacy Championship MMA Fight

ALLEY THEATRE: alleytheatre.org CWMP: woodlandscenter.org HOBBY CENTER: 713.315.2525 thehobbycenter.org HOUSE OF BLUES: hob.com JONES HALL: 713.227.3974 joneshall.org MAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706 mainstreettheatre.com MERIDIAN: meridianhouston.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 VERIZON THEATRE: verizonwirelesstheatre.com WAREHOUSE LIVE: warehouselive.com WORTHAM CENTER: 713.237.1439 worthamcenter.org

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museum district

By Pixie Ibañez

EXHIBITS EMAIL US AT PIXIE@002MAG.COM

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org

This World Is Not My Home: Danny Lyon Photographs, on view thru July 29, is an exhibition of approximately 45 photographs and photographic montages tracing the evolution of the New York- and New Mexico-based artist’s career from 1962 to the present.

A leading and explosively creative figure in the American street photography movement of the 1960s, Lyon distinguished himself from peers like Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand and Lee Friedlander through his exceptionally strong political consciousness and concern for those on the margins of society. This World… celebrates the artist’s 70th birthday and the extraordinary gift to the museum of 75 important photographs from the 1960s by Edmund Carpenter and Adelaide de Menil in 2010.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY www.hcponline.org

Katz, in the Artist Hall. In this fantastic ceramic landscape, coils of unfired clay stand in for the infrastructure that connects us, from the sweep and sway of power lines – so ubiquitous as to be easily forgotten – to the gossamer of social networks, whose invisible threads have bound us in their web of encoded interactions. These undulating, quasi-figural lines are in stark contrast to the sharp grid-like structures, at once suggestive of houses and prisons, which anchor and shelter them.

5. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org

The Big Show is Lawndale Art Center’s annual open-call, juried exhibition, on view July 13. Since the show’s conception in 1984, it has become an important venue through which emerging and underrepresented Houston area artists gain exposure. Each year Lawndale Art Center invites a different guest juror to select the work submitted by artists living within 100 miles of Houston. Artists are invited to bring up to three works of art, not previously shown in Houston, to Lawndale Art Center where the work is juried on-site for a chance to be included in the show and a shot at one of three cash prizes.

6. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com

30th Annual Juried Membership Exhibition, on view July 13. Now in its 30th year, the Juried Membership Exhibition provides all HCP members with the chance to exhibit recently created bodies of work. The exhibition continues to present the most innovative trends and approaches to photography while showcasing the diverse photographic work of HCP’s members.

Thirty-six artists have been selected to participate in the exhibition.

3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL www.rothkochapel.org

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

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

Systemic Expansion, on view thru August 11, is a large-scale, site-specific installation by sculptor David

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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

In Returning: The Art of Samuel Bak , on view thru August 12, viewers encounter familiar imagery used in unusual, somewhat surrealistic ways as they are led on an astoundingly complex, beautiful and richly colorful journey to, through and from the Holocaust. Born on August 12, 1933, in Vilna, which is now Vilnius, Lithuania, Bak was recognized from an early age as possessing extraordinary artistic talent. The artist continues to deal with the artistic expression of the destruction and dehumanization which make up his childhood memories.

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

Instructables: Made in Your Mind, on view thru November 4, is based on the concepts of Instructables and similar websites. The exhibit explores the quintes-

sential question – “What can this be?” – and encourages you to build objects out of easily accessible or found materials. Gain understanding between invention and innovation and apply the creative process to devices, procedures, games and other pursuits.

9. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org

Cells: The Universe Inside Us, on view thru August 26, gives visitors a chance to see what happens inside their bodies every day. Walk through a giant cell, perform virtual experiments, make protein shapes with your shadow and more!

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

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

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

11. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org

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

12. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org

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

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

American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the MFAH, on view July 7. This exhibition, held in the expansive Brown Foundation Galleries, will reveal the depth, breadth and richness of the MFAH’s holdings in this period of American artistic innovation, from the eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century. This exhibition will experiment with the integration of decorative arts

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

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

It is what it is. Or is it?, on view thru July 29, attempts to recuperate Marcel Duchamp’s radical gesture and to update dialogues around the notion of the readymade, thinking of them less as static objects than as active processes of articulating thought. Artists today use the simple materiality and economy of means conveyed by the form to address a diversity of social, political, aesthetic and temporal issues. It is what it is. Or is it? is organized by Dean Daderko, Curator at CAMH, and marks his curatorial debut at the Museum.

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

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

16. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org 

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

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

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

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

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

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for art’s sake

FROM BROADWAY TO BOARD-WALK CIRCUS

Interview by Rosie A. Murphy Photography by Sofia van der Dys

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HINKING ABOUT THROWING AWAY THAT PIECE OF WOOD? DON’T. PLEASE DONATE IT TO WISCONSIN-BORN, TEXAS-BASED ARTIST DOUG FORREST. BIG MAN, BIG ART. HIS WHIMSICAL, RETRO ART CAPTURES YOUR EYE, AND BRINGS YOUR HEART AND MIND BACK TO A MORE SIMPLE TIME. USING RECLAIMED WOOD AS HIS MEDIUM, DOUG’S ART DEMANDS A PURE REACTION ON AN EXAGGERATED SCALE. BOARD-WALK CIRCUS IS CURRENTLY SHOWING AT KOELSCH GALLERY, SO STEP RIGHT UP AND LET THE GREATEST SHOW IN ART BEGIN.

Your past experiences have brought you to this point; how you were influenced?

This show was influenced by everything in my life, but mainly during the time I spent backstage on Broadway. As an actor and someone who saw the behind the scenes work, I was able to see the little snags on the costumes and the mending that takes place to ensure the show goes on. The small imperfections that the audience does not see in the spotlight, but we know they are there. My art has tiny flaws, small pieces that have been mended, but under the spotlight it becomes something bigger.

Where did the circus theme originate?

The circus theme is an ode to great American traditions. True Americana, and honestly the circus theme has been in my mind for awhile. It takes us back to a time where we can remember going to the circus, and seeing all of the different aspects of the show. It’s a true classic. The piece This High to Ride hopefully resonates with everyone. It takes us back to when we were young and we used to run up to the sign that would tell us if we were tall enough to ride – and I bet you can remember the first time you were tall enough to ride it. I want my art to take you back to that place, to evoke that emotion and help you remember times like that; it’s the story in your mind.

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Why reclaimed wood?

I like working with wood because it’s taking something old and repurposing it, making it new again. Sort of like bringing back the glory, or the beauty of that time. The wood has flaws and blemishes. And going back to my Broadway backstage analogy, all of the flaws in the wood, all of the imperfections, they disappear in the spotlight, just like they would on stage.

Where do you get the wood?

I get it from everywhere, anywhere. If I see a fence that looks like it is going to fall down, or wood that is not being used, you can bet I will be leaving my card behind.

Who should own your art?

Everyone! I want my art to be accessible to everyone. A savvy, smart art audience, people with a sense of humor.

Your art is priced very reasonably. Is that on purpose?

Yes, I would like my art to span enthusiasts. My art is priced to where hopefully a young collector can purchase a piece as well as someone who has been collecting for years. It is important to me that everyone can enjoy art, and that art is not pretentious, but accessible to all.

Board-Walk Circus is on view through July 14 at the Koelsch Gallery. Doug Forrest welcomes you into his magical world of circus fun. Free the circus from your mind, and walk with us through a more simple time. www.dougforreststudio.com

Set the mood for what people would feel when they walked into the gallery and view your pieces for the first time. What would that feel like?

The show is fun, whimsical and the pieces as mentioned before are exaggerated, they are larger-than-life. I want people to come enjoy the art and walk away with the sense of “wow, that’s big art.” Art can be interpreted so many different way; I want people to view the art and benefit from where their mind goes.

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nonprofit

by Susan M. Bynam Photography by Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council

GIRL SCOUTS USA:

100 YEARS AND COUNTING! Girl Scouts dressed in vintage Girl Scout uniforms at the 2012 Success to Significance Luncheon on April 27, 2012, with Mary Vitek, CEO, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.

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OUNDED IN HOUSTON IN 1922, GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO COUNCIL (GSSJC) HAS MUCH TO BE PROUD OF. After all, in November 2011, GSSJC, the second largest Girl Scout council in the country (covering 26 counties across Southeast Texas, with a membership of 70,000-plus and nearly 19,000 adult volunteers), proudly served as host council to thousands of Girl Scouts across the country at the 52nd National Convention of Girl Scouts USA at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Girl members across the country enjoyed amazing speakers and entertainers (including Katie Couric, Robin Roberts and Sara Bareilles) while launching the organization’s year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary. Members had the opportunity to participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Institute, where girls connected and took action on matters that touch their future and that of the Girl Scout Movement. Leading GSSJC efforts with tenacity and fervor is Mary Vitek, who joined the organization as Assistant Executive Director in ’94 and was appointed as chief executive officer in ’98. And, with a robust staff of approximately 200 full- and part-time employees, coupled with a multitude of volunteers, girl members in grades kindergarten through 12 throughout Houston and Southeast Texas will continue to gain a myriad of enriching experiences, inclusive of extraordinary field trips, sports and skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges and environmental stewardships molding them into courageous, productive young women.

based programming, which has proven critical for girls to gain access into Girl Scouting. The Girl Scouts platform provides a solid vehicle for girls to discover the fun, friendship and power of girls being, working alongside and learning together.

Yet, it takes the will, skill and commitment of others to support these endeavors to ensure the maximum level of opportunity and development for all interested girls.

Connie Chavez, GSSJC marketing/communications director since 2008, exercises this privilege daily as she strives to bring even greater visibility and exposure to GSSJC and girl participants in the forthcoming years.

Per Chavez, “I feel truly fortunate to be part of an organization with such a rich history, community and girl-focused mission. One of my favorite responsibilities is to share how Girl Scouting makes a life-long, positive impact on the lives of girls and how it wouldn’t be possible without the help of volunteers and caring individuals who share their time, resources and talents to help girls develop to their full leadership potential. The world will always need the type of leader Girl Scouting produces – those who value fairness, respect and service to their community, and who also refer back to the Girl Scout Promise and Law, daily.”

Since the National Convention last November in Houston and the official launch of their 100th year, GSSJC has offered girls and volunteers ways to commemorate this special milestone, including a successful cookie sale earlier this year. The And, while most girls participate in Girl Scouting as part of a troop, there are grand finale, Celebrate 100 – The B.I.G.* Event (“Believe In Girls”), an all-day celebration to promote all things cool about being a girl, other ways to be a Girl Scout and ascertain its many benewill be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10am fits, now and in the years to come. Join individually as Girl For more information about GSSJC, including booth and sponsorship opportunities to 4pm at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Event Scout Juliettes or participate through a series/program or a for The B.I.G. Event, please visit www.gssjc.org. special interest group [ex.: The Mariners, the Green co-chairs are BJ Bonner and Rosie Haffeman, two outstandGirl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Starlettes Drill team or STEM (science, technology, engineering Girl Scout volunteers. Ticket prices are $15 and the 3110 Southwest Freeway ing, mathematics) group)]. There’s room for all eager girls! event is open to the community.

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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.blaffer.org 4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521

GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.galveston.com 2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403 HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org 1100 Bagby 713.655.1912 HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM www.houstonfiremuseum.org 2403 Milam 713.524.2526 MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORY www.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652

MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu 7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997 ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org 2401 Munger 713.926.6368

PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org 2521 Holman 713.526.7662 STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART www.stationmuseum.com 1502 Alabama 713.529.6900 Thru July 15, FotoFest- Artifactual Realities UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.tsu.edu/museum 3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

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

ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 Thru July 21, Sizzle! Hot Wax Prints by Paula Roland ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com 2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Thru July 31, 4th Annual Juried Exhibition

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ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org 1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530 BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com 4411 Montrose 713.520.9200

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BERING & JAMES GALLERY www.beringandjames.com 805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101

BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com 1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954 BOOKER-LOWE GALLERY www.bookerlowegallery.com 4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541 Thru July 7, North + South, New Aboriginal Paintings CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com 2219 Canal St. 713.228.3848 Thru July 14, Works on Paper 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 Thru July 14, Apparition on the Deer by Melanie Loew DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com 2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151 Opens July 13, Exhibitions by Alfredo Scaroina, Roberto del Rio, Michael Macedo-Meazell, Becky Soria, Tania Marmolejo, Marjon F. Aucoin.

DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com 1724 Richmond 713.520.1200 DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org 1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346 Thru July 8, Don Ed Hardy – 2000 Dragons

DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com 1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669

ELDER STREET GALLERY www.elderstreetartist.com 1101 Elder St. 281.250.4889 FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org 1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com 301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842

GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com 1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547 GALLERY SONJA ROESCH www.gallerysonjaroesch.com 2309 Caroline 713.659.5424 Opens July 7, UNIT

GITE GALLERY www.thegitegallery.com 2024 East Alabama St. 713.523.3311

GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com 2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405 GREEN HOUSE GALLERY www.greenhouseartgallery.com 716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462

GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com 2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701 H GALLERY www.hgallery.org 617 W. 19th 713.417.4888

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com 2501 S. Shepherd Dr. 713.527.0523 Opens July 1, Contemporary Watercolor 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

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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 Opens July 13, New Paintings: Gallery Artists KINZELMAN ART CONSULTING www.kinzelmanart.com 3909 Main St. 713.533.9923

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com 703 Yale 713.626.0175 Thru July 15, Board-walk Circus by Douglas Forrest LAURA RATHE FINE ART www.laurarathe.com 2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700 LAURA U COLLECTION www.laurau.com 1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

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

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

McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988

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McMURTREY GALLERYwww.mcmurtreygallery.com 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238 Opens July 14, Systematic Motion by Trey Egan

MEEK STUDIO & GALLERY www.meekgallery.com 1824 Spring St. #109 713.259.9226 MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com 2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671 MIDTOWN ART CENTER www.midtownartcenter.com 3414 La Branch 713.521.8803 MONTROSE ART SOCIETY www.montroseartsociety.com 4715 Main St. 713.316.0402

MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 Opens July 14, Woven Landscapes by Bethany Johnson MOTHER DOG STUDIOS www.motherdogstudios.com 720 Walnut 713.229.9760

RUDOLPH PROJECTS I ARTSCAN GALLERY www.rudolphprojects.com 1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836 SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com 2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313 SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com 3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330 SPRING ST. 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 Thru August 3, Enmascarados: Homage to Lucha Libre

THE ARTFUL CORNER www.theartfulcorner.com 3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278 THORNWOOD GALLERY www.thornwoodgallery.com 2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278

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

VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY www.vaughanchristopher.com 1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816

NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com 6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664

WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966 Thru August 3, Annual Student Exhibition

NEW GALLERY www.newgalleryhouston.com 3225 Milam St. 713.520.7053 Thru July 6, Ibsen Espada: 1985-2000

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

PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com 3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945 PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122

POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com 5102 Center St. 713.868.9337 POST GALLERY www.postgallery.com By appointment only. 713.622.4241

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com 4411 Montrose #200 713.521.2977 Opens July 12, Justin Garcia

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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RECORD RANCH GALLERY www.cactusmusictx.com 2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272

REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com 303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532 RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com 1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074

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gish at the movies

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

FINDING STEVE The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) has a special

By Sarah Gish treat this month: They’re screening “Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview” (7/5; 7/7; 7/14; and 7/21) using film from a lost VHS that was recently found (hey, housecleaning really does pay off!). They’re also reeling the kids in with movies such as “Howl’s Moving Castle” (pictured) every Thursday at 2pm through August; the MFAH is free all day Thursdays so it’s a double treat. • The Houston Green Film Series selection this month is “In Transition 2.0” (www.intransitionmovie.com), screening at Rice Media Center (www.ricecinema.rice.edu) on Wednesday, 7/25. The filmmakers gathered the stories of the global Transition movement and put them together in this second film of theirs.

This movement focuses on responding to the dual challenges of climate change and peak oil, all at the local level and, yessireebob, we have a Transition branch here (www.transitionhouston.org). • It’s the 60th anny of “Singin’ in the Rain” so the fun folks at Fathom are screening it one night only, Thursday, 7/12 (www.fathomevents.com). • And on the other side of the movie spectrum, they’re celebrating Star Trek’s 25th anny with a different one-night-only presentation, “Star Trek: The Next Generation 25th Anniversary Event” (www.fathomevents.com). All Hail Trekkies!

QFEST FUN Hello! It’s QFest 2012 (www.q-fest.org) time! They’ve got 22 films, thanks to the hard work of Kristian Salinas and Sixto Wagan, screening at 6 venues across Houston, including the new Asia Society Texas Center. The opening film is “Cloudburst” (pictured) at the MFAH on 7/26, which stars Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker as feisty lesbians who burst out of their nursing home. QFest is co-presenting their annual “JULYDOSCOPE” film with the Houston Cinema Arts Society (www.cinemartsociety.org) on Saturday, July 27 – this year’s it’s “The Wiz” so don’t forget your dancin’ shoes when packing that picnic! • I’ve been totally digging the Contemporary Arts Museum (www.camh.org) CINEPLEX movies in their downstairs, makeshift auditorium (=get there early). On July 25 they’re presenting a fun “Mess with Texas” piece in conjunction with the Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.com) in which Texas artists Kelly Sears, Alex Luster, Mark and Angela Walley, Bryan Poyser, Scott Stark and James Johnston delve into the vast collection of Texas-related movies, newsreels and homemade films collected by the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) and present entirely new works from the footage. • Miller Outdoor Theatre (www.milleroutdoortheatre.com) is super busy with the silver screen this month as they present summer fave “Jaws” (7/3); “Forrest Gump” (7/5); “Casablanca” (7/24); “Key Largo” (7/25); and “The Treasure of Sierra Madre” (7/26).

FILMS HERE AND THERE It’s time for the annual “Summer Israeli Film Showcase” (www.erjcchouston.org), presented by the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest and the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center. This year’s theme is “Three Servings of Funny,” and they’re screening “Salsa Tel Aviv” (pictured) on 7/19; if you’re in the mood, stay afterwards for salsa and sangria. • 14 Pews (www.14pews.org) is busy, as always, this month with “Phantom Museums” on 7/7, a series of short films by the Brothers Quay; “Somers Town” on 7/13 and 7/15; the Muslim road movie “Le Grand Voyage” on 7/20 and 7/22 and “XXY” on 7/27 and 7/29. • Woo-hoo! It’s really true! Alamo Drafthouse (www.alamodrafthouse.com) is opening a new theatre inside the Loop: the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema–Midtown will be located in the mixed-use property at 2901 Louisiana and its open date is sometime mid-2013. • I’m heady from having just gone to Mountainfilm in Telluride (www.mountainfilm.org) where I saw inspiring movies covering subjects such as climate change and Japanese tenacity. I’m thrilled to announce it’s coming to Houston again – this time to the brand spankin’ new Asia Society Texas Center on February 22 and 23, 2013. Mark your calendars now – and have a terrific July!

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born cool. grow hip.

By Pixie Ibañez

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s i n r e d Mo Animal coat hooks. www.jip-collection.com

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YOU ARE THE DESIGNER TYPE AND LOVE UNIQUE DESIGN, YOU ARE PERHAPS ELATED Gypsy lamp chandelier (multi-color) REGARDING THE www.highfashionhome.com PROSPECT OF INCLUDING MODERN ELEMENTS IN YOUR CHILD’S NURSERY, PLAYROOM OR ROOM. DON’T BE INTIMIDATED; YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN EXPERT. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE A BIT ADVENTUROUS AND MAKE IT FUN. DON’T GET RID OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE, SIMPLY ADD A FEW STATEMENT PIECES, ELIMINATE CLUTTER, REARRANGE AND YOU’LL END UP WITH A MORE MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHIC SPACE THAT YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE.

Tree bookcase. www.nurseryworks.net

Verto crib. www.nurseryworks.net

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Cascara bassinet by Babycotpod. www.babycotpod.com

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GREEN LIVING BY NEW LIVING

By Amanda DeMers | Photography by Mikiko Kikuyama

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EW LIVING IS A HEALTHY, GREEN BUILDING AND HOME STORE LOCATED IN RICE VILLAGE. IT’S A NEW KIND OF BUSINESS CALLED A B-CORPORATION, LEGALLY CHARTERED TO HELP SOLVE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. TOGETHER WITH THEIR SISTER STORE, THE GREEN PAINTER, THEY OFFER AN EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF RECYCLED, RECLAIMED, ORGANIC AND NON-TOXIC PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME, AS WELL AS GREEN DESIGN AND INSTALLATIONS. WITH THIS COLUMN, 002HOUSTON + NEW LIVING WILL BRING YOU THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN ALL THINGS GREEN.

Cooper Meaders is not your typical environmentalist. This ex-marine, recent biology grad, artisan furniture-maker and overall great guy has partnered with New Living to create a one-of-a-kind furniture line.

Made at 6111 Kirby is exactly what it sounds like: furniture made on premise at 6111 Kirby in a dedicated production space.

This is the opposite of furniture found in the larger national chains offering products that are cheaply produced in sweatshops and loaded with toxic off-gassing VOCs and formaldehyde. The Made at 6111 line is 100 percent solid, made by hand and, most importantly, completely free of toxic chemicals.

It all started when one of New Living’s customers came in and asked if they wanted to take wood from her house before it was demolished (to build a larger, greener, LEED certified home). Cooper, who is passionate about reusing and refinishing old materials, jumped at the chance to salvage the beautiful antique oak floors.

New Living has been carrying a variety of sustainable and healthy furniture options, but Made at 6111 is so much more – a workshop, a line of furniture, a training provider and a business experiment – all located in the old Wagner Hardware building. Think of Made at 6111 as a modern day mercantile. Local artisan furniture makers will use the space to create beautiful furniture pieces to be sold in New Living’s showroom, furniture hobbyists can stop by for private training or “finishing school” classes, and anyone can stop by to commission a custom piece.

The custom-furniture aspect has already taken off. “A few weeks ago a customer stopped by with a picture of a bed from the Sundance catalogue and asked us to give her a quote for a similar piece,” says Meaders. “She was astonished that it would actually save her money by having us build it for her locally using all sustainable materials and nontoxic coatings.”

So, what makes furniture sustainable? Made at 6111 specializes in creating furniture out of materials that are either sustainably milled (using rapidly renewable or well-managed resources) or made from recycled or reclaimed materials.

As for “healthy” furniture, you’d be surprised at the chemicals in that couch you take weekend naps on, and you’d be shocked to know what’s off-gassing from the furniture in your bedroom. New Living painstakingly stocks items that are made from healthy materials (either older materials that have already off-gassed or new materials that have less chemicals to begin with) and that are finished using low– or no–VOC stains and coatings.

This helps to keep the air in your house healthy!

For too long, furniture has been made cheaply and quickly out of sub-par materials.

Buying disposable furniture might seem like a good decision now, but handmade artisan furniture will last, and save you money and heartache in the long run. And who can put a price on health, anyway?

Stop by New Living for a tour of the new facilities and to meet the Made at 6111 Kirby team.

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LEAH GWOSDZ sign

KEEGAN THOMPSON origin

Gemini

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Born and bred Texan

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Handbag Designer, www.keeganthompson.com

Director of Human Resources/Stylist

people of houston

Photography by Anthony Rathbun

MONICA PATEL age

1. LEAH GWOSDZ • Where is your favorite place to shop?

Vintage Shops. There is nothing like the hunt for a one-of-a-kind piece.

• If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy? My mom her red 1962 Corvette Convertible with customized license plate “Vet’s Vet” • What is one thing you can’t live without? Starbucks. It gets me ready to face the day, every day. Thank you Skinny Vanilla Latte.

• If you could only wear one cosmetic product, what would it be?

Mascara. It is a ladies secret weapon

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2. KEEGAN THOMPSON • What’s your favorite trend? I love all the bright colors and colorblocking.

• If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy?

An apartment in London.

• What was the best concert you ever attended? ACL is always a blast.

• What’s your favorite souvenir? I bought a watercolor from an artist in Krakow, Poland, and it’s hanging in our den.

3. MONICA PATEL • Where is your favorite place to shop? The Forum Shoppes in Caesars Palace

Las Vegas. The world of fashion at your fingertips.

• What is the worst fashion trend you loved? Shoulder pads in women’s clothing.

• Where do you plan to go on your next vacation? Australia.

• Where would you like a vacation home?

Cannes, in the South of France. still beautiful.

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AMANDA VALENTINE+CHRIS PROMECENE

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS BUSINESS? We wanted to add a retail component to our graphic design practice so started with a small stationery store and went from there.

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU? Chris: My wife.

Amanda: Sean Penn.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER STORES? Our people.

2414 RICE BLVD. HOUSTON, TX 77005 | 713.522.8861 | WWW.PHDESIGNSHOP.COM

5 TIPS FOR ACHIEVING YOUR OWN STYLE/DESIGN

1. Read every issue of Domino Magazine.

2. Mix it up – don’t limit yourself to one design, designer or style.

3. Play with scale.

4. Be inquisitive about the world.

5. Ignore all of the above and break your own rules!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ITEMS IN YOUR SHOP NOW? Postalco paper goods, BRVTVS jewelry, Coral & Tusk pillows.

WHAT DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN? Uniqueness. We carry great stationery, tabletop, accessories, jewelry, etc., from all over the world.

TELL US ABOUT THE NEW SPACE. It’s in the heart of Rice Village and serves as a stationery and gift store in the front, design studio in the back. The ceiling has a custom installation of over 1000 envelopes, which along with the rest of the space was designed by Morris Architects.

PLACE FOR COFFEE Pondicheri CITY TO SHOP London TRAVEL DESTINATION Napa WINE Red and lots of it FLOWER AND WHERE TO GET THEM David Brown

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costume for cocktails

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

H&M - 500 Baybrook Mall 1.855.466.7467 Nordstrom - 5192 Hidalgo St. 832.201.2700 Target - 2580 Shearn St. 713.331.0376 Zara - 5085 Westheimer Rd. 713.439.0995

This crepe sleeveless top is the perfect balance of chic and edge. Plus it’s a great canvas for an amazing necklace.

Black crepe High/Low top @ Zara The weight of this pant is ideal for our heat, and the cropped look lets your shoes shine!

Army green silk pant @ H&M Our lesson in making an outfit with accessories begins with this eye-catching shoe. It goes from ordinary to extraordinary with an extra bright yellow ankle strap. Tricolored heels @ Zara We’re crushing on pouch clutches. They fit more and have that cool, oh-this-ol’-sack vibe that pairs perfect with summer. Plus the beach print let us carry a “postcard from paradise” around.

Beach scene pouch/clutch @ shop.samudra11.com

ACCESSOR-EYES

SOMETIMES, IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS. Now this is your wow, jaw-dropping delicious factor.

These elaborate, eccentric, colorful bib necklaces will literally make everyone forgot you’re wearing clothes and b e entirely mesmerized with your neckwear. Sport a bib or layer the individual version for a bib-like Effect.

Bib @ www.dannijo.com or Nordstrom

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I’m always on the hunt for affordable, yummy-smelling lotion. This combines my love for oil with a lotion and then makes it smell of summer. Plus it’s sold at Target. SCORE! Johnson’s Baby Cocoa and Shea Butter Creamy Oil @ Target

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EVENT BRILLIANT LECTURE SERIES WHY WELCOMES GEORGE CLOONEY WHERE WORTHAM CENTER WHEN MAY 3

Dominique Sachse Photography by Fulton Davenport

Oscar-winning actor, producer, director and humanitarian George Clooney wowed audiences during this year’s The Brilliant Lecture Series, Conversations with Brilliance. During a question and answer style interview by Houston socialite and Brilliant Lecture Series Chairman Emeritus Lynn Wyatt, Clooney presented a charismatic performance and revealed a warm, witty and candid personality as he openly discussed his personal life, childhood, career and humanitarian efforts. After, a lucky few celebrated during a smaller affair held at Becca Cason Thrash’s home. Dressed in their black-tie finest, guests were greeted with Dom Perignon and swept into the silent auction room where bidding ensued. The who’s who of Houston mingled around the lavishly decorated indoor pool where Clooney took photos and held personal conversations with guests before saying adieu.

Lester and Sue Smith

Scott Brogan, Joanne Herring, George Clooney

Diane Lokey Farb, Linda McReynolds

Greggory Burk, Mickey Rosmarin

Jana Arnoldy

Gracie Cavnar

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things i like

LOVE

By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Gabriella Nissen On a Friday back in April, my girlfriend Marzi and I got into my car at 7am and drove to Round Top in search of treasure and deals galore. We were both Virgins to the phenomenon and, boy, were we pleasantly impressed. I had been looking for a vintage sign or letters to put in our back yard and had even thought about having something made with these 3 letters, which happen to be my son’s nickname. As fate would have it, the first place we walk into, there are the 3 letters side by side. Kismet. www.roundtoptexasantiques.com

I’M A SUCKER FOR DIFFUSERS, CANDLES, POTPOURRI, LAMPE BERGERS – YOU NAME IT. I LOVE MRS. MEYER’S® DIFFUSERS. PLUG IT IN AN OUTLET, POP IN YOUR FAVORITE SCENT AND INHALE.

You probably noticed these bad boys on the cover.

If these weren’t a mortgage payment, I swear they’d be mine. Louboutin®’s impeccably crafted stiletto. Available at Neiman Marcus, right around $1,600. Ask for Tanja in the shoe department.

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LOVE me a little spray paint.

Krylon®’s fluorescent pink is perfect for a pop of color. Spray the inside of your drawers for a pop of surprise.

Available at Hobby Lobby®.

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I FOUND THIS HAMMOCK FOR BABIES IN MEXICO CITY. HAND CRAFTED WITH SNAPS AND STRAPS TO KEEP BABY IN, IT NOT ONLY SOOTHES BUT ALSO LOOKS SUPER-COOL. Email me for information: c.valencia@002mag.com.

Bon Ami® cleanser is amazing.

Essentially limestone, feldspar and baking soda (mixed with a little elbow grease) keeps countertops, stainless steel, brass and even glass sparkling.

AARGH, I HATE BURNING MONEY, BUT THAT IS ESSENTIALLY WHAT I DO EVERYTIME I BURN A CANDLE! BUT I ALSO LOVE WHEN MY HOUSE SMELLS LIKE DIPTYQUE’S FIG SCENT. IT’S A NEVERENDING BATTLE WITH MYSELF. AT LEAST THESE VIRGIN CANDLES ARE A BUCK, PLUS THEY DOUBLE NICELY AS VASES. DIPTYQUE AT KUHL-LINSCOMB, VIRGIN CANDLE AT THE DOLLAR STORE. Omorovicza’s® Thermal Cleansing Balm is like Bon Ami for your face!

A little bit at night removes all makeup (mascara included) and grime at the end of the day.

Love the subtle heat, tiny exfoliators and hydrating effect this product has on my skin. Available at Neiman Marcus.

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Dutch Small

By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Cody Bess f you had the privilege to chill in the VIP tents at last month’s Free Press Summer Fest then you are already familiar with this guy’s work. I’m speaking of Dutch Small and there really is nothing small about hisaccomplishments, let alone goals. For one, he owns Forma Revivo, a new showroom/gallery in the First Ward Arts District. (This might sound familiar since we featured the Danish modern-furniture Mecca in our April Business Issue.) Forma Revivo boasts one of the most extensive, yet well-edited collections of designer furniture available for sale anywhere. Small’s clients already include Rachael Ray, Wes Anderson and Naeem Khan, to name a few. The apartment in which Small is photographed is a who’s who of modern design. Small gushes as he shares, “This project really exemplifies what we do; we provided all of the merchandise that was installed. I am happy with the way the craft aspect of what we do is in full display. The client let us restore everything to perfection, and I really think in this space it gives a handsome effect. I designed the bed and my carpenter created it in our shop. The lounge chairs are Illum Wikkelso’s greatest work, and the client was willing to spring for the best which includes pieces by Paul McCobb, Georg Jensen, Milo Baughman, Arne Vodder, Eero Saarinen, Wayne Husted.” But what can you expect from a third-generation furniture conservator whose grandfather did restoration work for Elvis Presley? Small’s first discovery was a Saarinen chair sitting unloved in a local church in 1993 and that began his journey to Forma Revivo. Stay tuned for a soon-tobe-launched exhibition program to educate and inform the public about mid-century and Danish modern design. The first one will commence in August.

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tastemakers IN A WORLD WHERE OUR SENSES ARE OVERLOADED DAILY WITH SO MANY CHOICES, IT’S A DAUNTING TASK TO SIT DOWN AND MAINTSTREAM YOUR TASTES. MAYBE THIS IS WHY WE ARE NEVER QUITE FINISHED WITH OUR HOMES. WHATEVER THE CASE, HERE ARE A FEW LOCAL DESIGNERS, INNOVATORS AND CREATORS WHO’VE CAUGHT OUR FANCY.

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Sarah Esfahani Matt Camron Rugs

By Nadia Michel Photography by Cody Bess

esigning rugs comes naturally to Sarah Esfahani. Her father established his Matt Camron Rugs River Oaks showroom in 1980 and now has galleries in Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Scottsdale. Sarah joined the family business in 2009 and it wasn’t long before the young carpet biz heiress put her name on her own collection of modern flatweave rugs. “It started out with five or six designs about a year ago and now we’ve expanded from those,” she explains.

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The youngest of three siblings, Esfahani knew she wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps. “The other two were not interested in Matt Camron Rugs but I knew I was. So I did business and art history at college,” she says.

Following her time at Tulane University in New Orleans, she headed to Los Angeles, where she spent some time in another rug designer’s showroom. “It was nice working for somebody else. And obviously my time at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (as an auditor) in a corporate setting was a great learning experience,” she says.

rugs. We’ve taken a lot of traditional rugs like Oushaks and we’ve changed the colors. They’re much more trendy colors – not as strong as what you might associate with an oriental rug. I still work on those designs,” says Esfahani, before showing off some of her favorite pieces. The showroom is chockful of innovative ideas, from bright purple over-dyed rugs to a colorful group made from recycled saris and a unique new line of silk-screened flatweaves created in collaboration with local designer Rusty Arena.

Esfahani’s namesake collection is a modern take on Moroccan, Navajo and geometric designs. “The flatweave is something that’s very trendy now. They’re everywhere. It’s what’s current. If you look at House Beautiful or last month’s Veranda, almost everything is a flatweave in there,” she says. “Although it was designed with younger audience in mind, our designers that have been buying from us for years have been buying the flatweaves as well,” she says.

With custom orders being a big part of the business, Esfahani often finds herself overseeing somewhat challenging projects. “We just did a rug for the River Oaks Country Club. It’s 24 feet wide by 36 feet long and oval.

They wanted us to match the oval ceiling. I think the rug was 661 lbs. and it took us a year to weave it because it was so huge!” she says. In addition to her own collection, Esfahani is always involved in the company’s other products. “What we’re known for is our traditional

The recently married designer finished decorating her 1930’s Southampton house a just few months before her May nuptials, and confides she has a variety of her own flatweave rugs in addition to some Egyptian piled rugs.

“I want our next house to be non-renovated. I think I want to go through the process and do it myself,” she says. “It’s part of being in the design business. I love houses,” she adds.

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Matt Camron | www.mattcamron.com | 713.528.2666

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almer Schooley’s latest project is a DuZER. Du is for duplex, the bygone architectural style he is trying to revive. ZER is for Zero Energy Residence, inspired by the sustainable ZeROW house built by Rice engineering students a few years back for the Solar Decathlon, an architectural competition held yearly in Washington. The residential structure, a pair of side-by-side rental units approximately 800sf each, is an experiment in environmentally sound living made for real life. “The duplex as a type kind of fell by the wayside,” reflects Schooley. The structure at 1601 Northwood is equipped with brilliantly simple but effective features like louvers over the patio – panels that can be adjusted to direct the sun into or away from the house, depending on the season, helping to regulate indoor temperature.

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By Nadia Michel Photography by Anthony Rathbun

The one-bedroom, one-bath homes also feature 10” sun tunnels over the shower, providing powerful natural light. The skylights’ interior chrome-like tubes are highly reflective. “If the moon is full, you get a bunch of light in the bathroom at night. The homes are equipped with LG combo washer-dryer units, energy-saving 2-in-1 appliances that are the norm in Europe but have yet to catch on here.

“The rated energy consumption for a normal family with this unit is $14 of electricity per year – which I find remarkable,” says Schooley. Everything in the duplex has been well thought out, including the bottom-freezer refrigerators. DuZER is equipped with an array of solar panels that should be enough to power the units and a rainwater recuperation system that can fill a 1320 gallon tank – more than enough to irrigate the garden that will be used to grow flowers for Schooley’s wife’s special events company, Art Attack.

A tankless waterh eater provides hot H2O, and even the air conditioning got the Schooley treatment. “We have a fabric duct system. The advantage is it’s not steel so it won’t rust. It’s a lot less material. And if it’s dirty you can take it down and throw it in the washing machine.

The most important thing you can do to a building to make it efficient is to make it small.”

Schooley’s work can be found all around town. Kata Robata, Samurai, Lemongrass Café and both Benjy locations are just a few of his chefs d’oeuvres.

“...THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO TO A BUILDING TO MAKE IT EFFICIENT IS TO MAKE IT SMALL.”

Schooleydesign | www.schooleydesign.com | 713.323.8414

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Saba Jawda

JAWDA & JAWDA

By Nadia Michel | Photography by Anthony Rathbun lurring the lines between art, architecture and design, Saba Jawda is designing a bright future for herself and enjoying every second. Along with sister Sara, Saba runs Jawda & Jawda, an ambitious architecture, art, graphic design, creative direction, marketing and interior design firm. Recent projects for the stylish duo include the space for One Green Street (5160 Buffalo Speedway, 281.888.9518), the first LEED Certified store in Houston.

Everything the shop carries is eco-friendly. For the retailer, Jawda opted for a clean design that would showcase the product, peppered with antique pieces. “We used an 18thcentury oriental door we found in Dallas as a closet door and some 18th-century chairs we reupholstered in a new way,” she explains. “When you mix different periods, it adds depth to a space. It has to be just the right balance.”

Also in the works for Jawda and her sister is JAW[LINE], a full-fledged furniture line.

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“We have the whole thing designed, from sofas to tables and ottomans. We can do any finish,” she says. In an effort to minimize impact on the environment and to encourage local business, JAW(LINE) is fully produced and manufactured locally. “If we can have something made in Houston, we do that first. And any products that we need, we usually get within the U.S,” she adds. Their first creation, a chair made in collaboration with Dallasbased fabric designer Michelle Nussbaumer (Ceylon & Cie), is a sleek, modern take on oriental forms and ikat print. It is currently only available at Kirby & Company (2031 West Alabama Street, 713.636.2340), one of Saba’s favorite sources for unique pieces.

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“They can manufacture anything and if you have an older piece they can refinish it,” she says. Born in Basra, Iraq, Jawda left her country at age 11 and spent some time in Belize before settling in Texas. “I really think traveling is key. It opens your eyes to different cultures, different backgrounds.” She uses her far-fetched inspiration to keep things fresh. “That’s the great part about design, when you introduce a client to something they didn’t even know about,” she says. Jawda earned a degree in interior design and architecture from the University of Houston in 2003.

A self-proclaimed artist since age 7, Jawda serves on the boards of local art organizations, including Spacetaker and Artist Rescue Mission. Her art is available for purchase and by commission.

Jawda and Jawda Inc. | www.jawdaandjawda.com | 713.419.8018

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Gino & Blanca Vian ou never know what to expect when you visit the Funhouse in Midtown, except for design surprises at every turn. With Gino and Blanca Vian’s altered perspective, objects that normally wouldn’t go together or make sense take on a whole new meaning and a new life. Vintage finds are repurposed, new custom designs are created and creative concepts are born. In fact, they did the design and build-out of the 18th Amendment, the speakeasy-themed bar on Bissonnet.

They may see things differently from most, but the husband-and-wife team always sees eye-to-eye when it comes to collecting their “finds.” Every piece must have character and tell a story. “I don’t look at price per se,” says Blanca, “because I know in my mind what I will pay and what I think something is worth to us and our customers.” At the Funhouse compound, you’ll find everything from carnival rides to pinball machines to reclaimed hardwoods and chandeliers.

Creating is in their blood. Gino has been an artist his whole life, and won his first award – a coloring contest—at age 12. Born in the Houston area, he grew up in a creative environment, working with his mother in her antique stores and teaching himself to paint, draw and create. Along with Blanca, he started a clothing store in the Rice Village, for which he designed the décor and layout. When the store closed, his design career continued to flourish, with residential and commercial commissions throughout

By Tim Moloney Photography by Anthony Rathbun

the country. Today, this “mad chemist” and borderline hoarder handles the creative side of the Funhouse.

With an eye for interesting objects and a head for business, Blanca runs the operations side of the Funhouse. A former oil and gas accountant, she and Gino have been collecting props for more than 10 years, filling her house, then a storage unit, then a warehouse. She calls it “chaotic but pretty.” Today, she and Gino and their three children make regular trips to Round Top, Canton, estate sales and antique stores to engage in the thrill of the find, and she has been known to pack vacation finds – even an old electric sign – into her suitcase.

“To do something fulfilling, that you enjoy doing, and to be able to make a living at it, well, I think we’ve got it all,” she says. www.funhousefinds.com

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002 business profile

Photography by Jill Hunter

arpan gupta CARNEGIE CUSTOM HOMES WWW.CARNEGIEHOMES.COM | 281.772.8877

Is thIs your Intended career path? If not, how dId you get here? actually, what I do now is far from my intended career path. Maybe that’s part of what makes it so much more rewarding. I studied economics at rice and then got my Md from Baylor college of Medicine. those that know me, however, knew how passionate I was about all facets of business, particularly anything that involves negotiating. I had been dabbling in real estate for 15 years, and I think it’s rare people are truly passionate about their jobs, so one day after graduating from med school, I just did an about-face, and decided to give construction a whirl. I figured worst case scenario, I’d fail miserably and return to practice medicine. Luckily, I don’t think I’m ever going back.

what dId you want to Be when you grew up?

I remember wanting to be a neurosurgeon. In a class project in 5th grade I talked about doing the first brain transplant, ha! ha! that was a long time ago. why houston?

I’ve been in houston since I was 4. It’s the only city I’d ever really known growing up. now that I’m older, I think the never-ending opportunities, world-defying economy, and low cost of living despite having all the amenities of a large city, make it impossible to call any place but houston home.

who Is your BIggest InspIratIon? hands down my father. If everyone worked half as hard and cared half as much about their children as he does, the world would be a better place. I owe everything I am to him.

BIggest LIfe Lesson Learned? no matter how many strikes life may deal you, you are never out until you say you’re out. It’s kept me going, and I’m now reaping the rewards. the baseball gurus have it wrong.

how do you want to Be reMeMBered? a friendly neighbor. a supportive friend. a loving husband. a doting father. an appreciative son.

fIrst joB? I bought colorful jumbo shoelaces and plastic bracelets from Michael’s in first grade and used to sell them to kids out of my school bag. (I feel kind of bad, in hindsight, because I think I had a lot of kids’ lunch money!)

what do you pLan on doIng when you retIre? I have no intentions of retiring. ever. I’d be too bored. retiring is for people that have nothing else left to do. I always have my hands full.

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what Luxury IteM do you wIsh you couLd InduLge In? I am not sure most people would consider this a luxury, but I wish, more than anything, that I could run over my cell phone and that I would not feel compelled to find out whose calls or texts I was missing for a week. just one week. how Many MagazInes do you suBscrIBe to?

0. never noticed that about myself ‘til now. I read a huge assortment of information, but tend not to stick to any one source.

texans stILL have a reputatIon for BraggIng. what wouLd you Brag aBout? where do I start? there are so many great things about texas.....I’ll name two. texas has the best nBa teams of any state in the country, bar none. and no state income tax.

If you couLd stop and do anythIng you wanted toMorrow, thIs weekend, whenever – what wouLd It Be? honestly, life is good. I have no complaints. I would do the same thing I do every tomorrow, and every weekend. I wouldn’t change a thing.

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iPhone® | iPad®

TIPS & TRICKS

by Vladimir Ambia

DRY OUT A WET IPHONE. So you’ve finally dropped your iPhone® in a toilet or sink, or maybe a nice, cold glass of Blue Moon. Don’t try to turn the phone back on; this can short-circuit the phone. Instead, lightly towel dry the phone. Don’t use a hairdryer on the phone as it can further push moisture into areas that aren’t wet. Submerge the iPhone in a bowl or Ziploc® bag of uncooked white rice and leave it overnight. If you have it, try using a desiccant packet you might find with a new pair of shoes.

TAKE AN iPHONE OR iPAD SCREEN SHOT. If you want to take a screenshot of a website or application, press down on the Home button and tap the Sleep button. You’ll hear the camera click, see a white flash and the screenshot will be saved to your Camera Roll.

TRY TAKING A PHOTO WITH YOUR HEADPHONE CORD OR “VOLUME UP” BUTTONS TO SNAP A PHOTO. Steady your hand while framing up the photo and when you’re ready to take the picture, press the button on the cord. This way your iPhone/iPad won’t shake.

MAC® TIPS BACKUP! BACKUP! BACKUP! As a veteran Apple® user and ex-Apple employee, I can’t stress this enough. If you have a 500 Gig hard drive, then buy a 1 Terabyte backup drive. Use Time Machine and you are good to go. I suggest GDrives; they have been awesome for me. …Once you backup, I will give you more Mac tips. :) july 12 | www.002mag.com .41

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architecture + design

Dedon’s

NESTREST

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e were instantly smitten with this oversized fancy bird’s nest. Created by Daniel Pouzet and Fred Frety, two of Paris’s hottest design innovators the nest is an inviting cozy space you’ll not soon want to leave.

Made with Dedon’s ultra strong fiber, the Nestrest can hang or sit creating the ultimate cocoon from which to perch and see but not be seen.

Available at Kuhl-Linscomb.

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DESIGNLISTINGS

BENEDETTINI CABINETRY is committed to creating the highest quality cabinetry for our customers. From hand selected materials to state-of-the-art technology, we strive to produce beautiful cabinetry of superior craftsmanship.

We would like to invite you to consider our countless combinations of door styles and finishing techniques to ensure your home is one of a kind. With exceptional quality, flexibility in design and unmatched craftsmanship, Benedettini Cabinetry guarantees practicality and beauty that endures the test of time.

533 Hwy. 36 North, Rosenberg, TX 77471 | 281.633.8200 Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm www.benecab.com

AN HEIRLOOM IN THE MAKING Fair Trade honors the work of skilled artisans in developing countries around the world.

Bring this ad to receive 25% off one item through July 31. Offer exclusive of other offers, rugs or sale merchandise.

One coupon per customer.

Phoenician Glass Carafe, $68 Handcrafted in the West Bank.

2424 A Rice Blvd.

Houston, TX 77005 | 713.533.1000 www.houston.tenthousandvillages.com

BoConcept offers modern, Danish furniture at affordable prices. For our summer celebration, the Cesto and Morini sofa in any configuration and upholstery will be 20% off.

Select floor models are 1065% off and accessories up to 60% off. STOP BY BEFORE THE SUMMER SALE ENDS! Need help with your design? Our trained design consultants will assist with 3D decorating software to help find the perfect solution to all your decorating challenges.

4302 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027 | 713.877.1900 www.BoConcept.com

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It’s all in the

Details…

By Valerio Farris

Fuzzy is now fierce, thanks to Frank Fuzzy of Paris whose velvet artwork designs can transform any drab wall into a velvet masterpiece. And lucky for us his factory is right here in Houston! Products available on www.frankfuzzyparis.com.

Perfect for summer nights spent outside, this Tom Dixon candleholder is sure to make brilliant patterns of light.

You can find this accessory at Kuhl- Linscomb.

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Don’t forget the red, white and blue this Fourth of July – grab a piece of Americana memorabilia with this American flag box from C. Wonder. www.cwonder.com

Chop and go, with this cutting board-meets-sink creation from Pyrolave®. We love the use of color which is a great way to add a dash of brightness to your kitchen just in time for summer. Available at Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom Houston, or order it online at www.pyrolave.com.

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The Queen of Prints has moved from dresses to dinner with this colorful line of plates. Diane von Furstenberg’s dessert plates are a must have!

This Biegert & Funk Qlocktwo clock takes timekeeping to a whole new dimension! It’s great for those who are clock-reading challenged (like me). This modern, one-of-a-kind clock can be found at KuhlLinscomb.

IKEA® furniture: can’t live with it, can’t live without it. Mykea allows you to individualize your furniture with whimsical designs like this “Pistolas Coloreadas” print. wwwthisismykea.com

Sleep like the stars in these custom- made beds from Royal-Pedic® in LA. Each bed is made with certified organic cotton and chemical-free French wool. Available at New Living and the Longoria Collection.

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IT’S COOL TO__________________ Live Big in a Small Space

Photography by Jill Hunter

OUSTON IS GROWING UP FAST. AND WE MEAN “UP” LITERALLY. HIGH RISE APARTMENTS AND CHIC CONDOS LIKE HIGHLAND TOWER IN THE RIVER OAKS AREA ARE STARTING TO CHANGE THE LOCAL LANDSCAPE AS THE INNER CITY GOES INCREASINGLY VERTICAL. WITH LOCATIONS THAT PUT RESIDENTS IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL, HOTEL-LIKE AMENITIES AND HASSLE-FREE MAINTENANCE, IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO MAKE THE JUMP FROM TRADITIONAL HOMES AND GARDENS. THERE IS ONE MAJOR TRADEOFF THOUGH – LESS SPACE. AWARD-WINNING, ATLANTABASED MARK WILLIAMS, WHO SPECIALIZES IN MULTI-FAMILY INTERIORS AND RECENTLY DESIGNED FOUR NEW MODELS AT HIGHLAND TOWER, SHOWS US HOW TO SCALE DOWN, BUT STILL MAKE A BIG IMPACT, AS WE MOVE ON UP.

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BEF DO consider a dining banquette on one side of the table if circulation space is tight. This allows you to push the whole table closer to the wall and out of the room, which might be just enough added space to keep your circulation path open and ample.

DO keep your palette of materials and colors simple. In a smaller space it’s best to start with an overall wash of neutral tones and then punch it up with well-placed accents of intense and interesting color.

DO CONSIDER HANGING A SIMPLE, STRAIGHT DRAPERY ACROSS A SOLID WALL. IT HELPS SOFTEN A SPACE AND GIVES THE ILLUSION THAT THERE MAY BE MORE SPACE “BEHIND THE CURTAIN.”

It can be artwork, accessories, throw pillows or really anything. Use intense color sparingly, but with intention.

DON’T get too crazy with a circus of different colors.

DO think of every opportunity to provide additional storage, so critical in a small space. For example, instead of using traditional night tables on either side of your bed, consider using three drawer chests. They are available in almost any price point, style and size. You won’t believe how much additional storage this will give you.

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DO Manage the scale and placement of your furnishings carefully. Make sure that your furniture isn’t too large for the space – planning your circulation paths is the first step to placing your furniture.

Figure out how you will need to walk from kitchen to living space, living space to bedroom … then locate your furniture to make those circulation pathways as comfortable and ample as possible.

DO use the space up above if your floor space is limited. Utilize the full volume of a room by adding a light fixture that helps define the character of the area and provide some additional personality.

DON’T PURCHASE FURNITURE JUST BECAUSE YOU LOVE IT! MEASURE YOUR SPACE; THEN BUY FURNITURE THAT WILL FIT AND THAT YOU LOVE. THEY ARE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE…

Mark Williams For more information about Highland Tower, call 713-622-6888 or log onto highlandtower.com.

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MENtertainment

ADVENTURE READY

IT’S JULY AND HOPEFULLY BY NOW YOUR BODY HAS ACCLIMATED TO THE SUMMER HEAT. OUR CONCRETE JUNGLE GETS A LITTLE SUFFOCATING RADIATING HEAT, SO FIND YOURSELF AN OUTDOOR-SY PLACE TO EXPLORE OUTSIDE THE CITY. HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS TO TAKE WITH...

By Alex Rosa Photography by Gabriella Nissen

DON’T FORGET TO GRAB AN ICED-COLD STELLA!

Polo Blue Sport by Ralph Lauren is elegant with modern appeal and hints of citrus fragrance. Ideal for a refreshing summer sporting life. www.ralphlauren.com

Straw Hat by H&M. www.hm.com/us/

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Backpack Chair – The rustproof aluminum frame makes this lawn chair ultra-light and ideal for outdoor activities, plus the backpack straps allow for hands-free transport. It also has a pillow, cup holder and a pouch.

Room Essentials™ at Target.

Shirt by RVCA. Bag by Will Leather Goods, part of the Found Collection.

T-shirt by Electric Calavera by local artist Carlos Hernandez.

Shoe by Clae Ellington.

Swim Trunks by Deus Ex Machina, Model Kilm.

All available at Reserve Supply Company. www.reservesupplycompany.com

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EVENT VERA WANG BOUTIQUE DEBUT WHY TO BENEFIT ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID WHERE CASA DE NOVIA BRIDAL COUTURE WHEN MAY 10

Catherine York, Emily Moise

Haili Pue

Catherine Seger, Alex Bledsoe, Christina Sanborn

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Jessica Mooney, Jenny Chase

Photography by Daniel Ortiz

The young and fashionable packed Casa de Novia for the debut of the Vera Wang Boutique, the largest collection of Vera Wang gowns in Texas. The champagne flowed as heavily as the oohs and aahs as models donned the latest looks from the famed designer. A dress drive was held where attendees brought their past bridesmaid dresses to benefit Always A Bridesmaid, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist less fortunate high school girls in the Houston area by providing them with donated bridesmaid dresses to attend their homecoming prom..

Monica Guerrero Abney

Arianna McKinney

Kelly Yanta, Kathryn Brill, Sarah Gruber, Caroline Barrow

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destination

By Sandra Ramani

Paul Gauguin Cruise + Tahiti & The Society Islands Breakfast delivery by outrigger canoe

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HOUGH THE NAME “TAHITI” IS OFTEN USED TO REFER TO FRENCH POLYNESIA IN GENERAL – ANYWHERE THAT CONJURES UP IMAGES OF OVERWATER BUNGALOWS, BLACK SAND BEACHES AND IMPOSSIBLY CLEAR BLUE-GREEN WATER – THE AREA IS ACTUALLY MADE UP OF SEVERAL GROUPS OF SOUTH PACIFIC ARCHIPELAGOS. OF THESE, PROBABLY THE MOST POPULAR WITH TRAVELERS (ESPECIALLY FIRSTTIME VISITORS) IS TAHITI AND THE SOCIETY ISLANDS, WHICH INCLUDES MAIN ISLAND TAHITI PLUS “GREATEST HITS” LIKE MOOREA, BORA BORA, RAIATEA, TAHA’A AND HUAHINE, AMONG OTHERS. TO GET A FEEL FOR EACH ISLAND’S UNIQUE PERSONALITY, TRADITIONS AND TOPOGRAPHY – AND MAKE THE MOST OF A ONE-WEEK VACATION – WE HOPPED ON BOARD WITH PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES, WHICH SPECIALIZES IN SMALL-SHIP, SHALLOW-WATER SAILS THAT OFFER THE BEST ACCESS TO THESE POSTCARD-PERFECT DESTINATIONS.

This past January, the cruise line’s flagship vessel, the m/s Paul Gauguin, relaunched following a $7 million renovation, the largest in the ship’s 14-year history. Though the company has always been known for its upscale offerings (with a maximum of 332 guests, the vibe is more private yacht than Carnival Cruises), the facilities now boast a little more polish and style, with an overall brighter, more modern feel. Suites and staterooms have new furnishings (including queen beds,

bathtubs and TV/DVDs) and design touches (70 percent have balconies), and many of the public areas have been freshened up, from the expanded Le Casino and the refurbished dance floor in the La Palette lounge to the new buffet area in the Le Grill restaurant.

Passengers embark in Papeete, home to the international airport, then quickly settle into an easy on-board routine. The ship typically sails at night so that guests can enjoy activities at port during the day, but there is plenty to choose from on the boat, as well. Facilities include a small swimming pool surrounded by plenty of deck chairs, a gym and spa (the latter offering treatments using local ingredients like monoi oil) and a specially designed retractable watersports platform from which guests can launch kayaks, go swimming or head out for a dive. (The ship also offers PADI dive lessons.) Daily activities might include talks by expert astronomers or naturalists (a few times a year, the ship hosts famed oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau), Polynesian cultural demonstrations, trivia contests and more; come nighttime, there are musical revues, karaoke, staff talent shows, wine tastings and plenty of live music from both the onstaff pianist and rockin’ house band. Meals are a big draw, too: Choose from casual fare at the open-air pool bar, elaborate themed buffets or more upscale dinners in La Veranda and multi-course gourmet menus in L’Etoile – all of which, as well as room service and most alcohol, are included in the rates.

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f course, the real highlights are the islands themselves, and the Gauguin encourages guests to get out and explore. Ship-sponsored excursions range from 4x4 drives and glass-bottomed boat rides that showcase an island’s history, flora and birdlife, to eco-snorkeling tours, visits to black pearl farms and vanilla plantations, dolphin spotting with a marine biologist and manta ray feedings. Islands like Bora Bora, Moorea and Raiatea have small “downtown” areas near the ports for those who want to browse the markets and boutiques, or grab a drink in a cafe. Best of all, because this ship has been built to navigate through shallow lagoons and narrow channels, guests enjoy access to less-traveled parts of the region. When the boat docks at Taha’a (the “Vanilla Island”), for example, the crew set up an idyllic afternoon on private islet Motu Mahana, complete with BBQ lunch, lounge chairs, strolling Polynesian musicians and plenty of time to relax on the deserted beach.

the Lagoonarium

DEALS & PACKAGES: For guests that want to mix it up, Paul Gauguin works with the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa and the InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana to offer land-and-sea specials that include access to the hotel’s facilities during the day and a night in an overwater bungalow. (The ship docks overnight in Bora Bora, so guests can just rejoin the boat the next day before it sets sail.) Check the cruise line’s website for details, plus other packages offering 50-percent-off rates and free airfare from Los Angeles. WWW.PGCRUISES.COM

Aerial view of the InterContinental Tahiti Resort

The gourmet restaurant Le Lotus Overwater Lagoon bungalows

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tools+toys+ gadgets

OWL 360 REAR VIEW BICYCLE CAMERA hat do cars have that bicycles don’t? Lots of things, actually, but one of those is a rearview mirror.

Mirrors are not practical on most bicycles but you can keep an eye on your rear with the Owl 360. The Owl 360 consists of a small video camera that attaches to the bike’s seat post and a 3.5-inch monitor that attaches to the handlebars. A cord connects the two devices, sending a 75° field of view to the monitor. A rechargeable battery powers both devices for about five hours per charge. The camera is surrounded by a ring of ten red LEDs, which will automatically start flashing when the built-in light sensor notices that it’s getting dark outside. The handlebar mounting bracket has a hot shoe connection so the monitor can easily be removed before the bike is left unattended.

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hen I’m in my car listening to a playlist, a podcast or iHeartRadio, I have no control over the app unless I look at my iPhone®. And that makes for some seriously distracted driving. A new, small, steering wheel remote makes it easy and safer to control audio playback without having to look at or interact with my iPhone. The BT Media Remote from Satechi provides a full set of playback controls: play, pause, last track, next track, volume up/down and mute. There’s also a Home button you can use to activate Siri. The BT Remote will definitely appeal to photographers, as its volume-up button doubles as a shutter-release button. So if you’ve got your iPhone mounted on a tripod, you can snap photos without actually having to touch it. The BT Remote can pair with just about any Bluetooth®-equipped Apple® device including Mac® Minis, MacBooks®, iPads® and newer iPod touches®. www.satechi.net $39.99

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rying to figure out a gadget can be frustrating. In what can be considered an ironic new device, you can now monitor your blood pressure on your iPhone or iPad. Withings makes smart body scales and baby monitors and now offers an automatic cuff inflation and deflation device that measures your blood pressure and pulse.

Wrap the blood pressure monitor around your arm and plug it into your iOS device.

The measurements including the systolic, diastolic blood pressure and BPM are saved on your iOS device.

You can then browse, zoom, get simple averages of all your blood pressure data in a single place. Access your stats on your iPhone, iPad or iPod®, as well as on your private account, at home or in your office, on Mac® or PC. It is also easy – and recommended – to share your results with your doctor. www.withings.com $129.99

www.theowl360.com $199

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

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EVENT LITTLE BLACK DRESS PROJECT WHY TO BENEFIT THE FASHION GROUP FOUNDATION WHERE HOUSE OF BLUES WHEN MAY 8 Over 200 fashionistas turned out for the 4th Annual Little Black Dress Project.

The competition was fierce, but ultimately only one could come in first, and that honor went to Erick Tovar from Houston Community College, followed in second place by Mfon Ogbonna and third by Boa Tran. The top ten student designers were featured in a video presentation and fashion show. Neal Hamil Agency models strutted down the catwalk showcasing the original and creative designs.

Tricia and Mauri Oliver, Shannon Mitchell

Fritz McDonald, Andrea Pardo, Myrla Vanegas

Chloe Dao, Nancy Tran, Sydney Dao

Irena Shyskina, Yuan Yuan Zhang

Jeff Shell

Joanna Hughes, Jennifer Ellzey

Photography by Chin Phan, Federico Villamayor

Edward Sanchez, Diane Caplan

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the chef’s special

Goat milk.

Photography by Kennon Evett

chef executive pedro silva RESTAURANT 51FIFTEEN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | CUISINE INTERNATIONAL FUSION 5115 WESTHEIMER, HOUSTON, TX 77056 | SECOND FLOOR OF SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | VALET PARKING AVAILABLE OFF WESTHEIMER RD. 713.963.8067 | WWW.51FIFTEEN.COM

“I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SCRAMBLED EGGS”.

Favorite late night spot for a bite?

My favorite late night spot is House of Pies®. When I’m with my family we love going to Fuddruckers® to spend good quality time together.

Best breakfast?

I absolutely love scrambled eggs.

Best brunch?

Besides 51Fifteen’s brunch we have on Sundays, Omni Hotel® has a great one as well.

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

It would have to be olive oil. Olive oil is very healthy and it adds flavor to every dish.

FAVORITE SANDWICH Turkey & cheese on a ciabatta bread.

FAVORITE ICE CREAM MIX-IN/TOPPING Oreo® cookies.

FAVORITE TRUCK FOOD I don’t have a favorite truck food.

FAVORITE PICNIC SPOT Hermann Park.

FAVORITE SPOT TO EXERCISE/RUN Memorial Park is my favorite spot to walk and take in the view.

What utensil can you not live without?

That would be a knife and a wooden spoon.

What’s your pet peeve?

My pet peeve is lazy people.

Favorite affordable wine?

My favorite wine is Santa Margarita, Pinot Grigio … it’s a fabulous wine!

Favorite place for dessert?

I don’t have a favorite place for dessert. I personally don’t care for sweets but I do enjoy baking desserts.

Who are your favorite chef, restaurant and dish?

That’s a very difficult question for me to answer because of all the talented chefs and amazing restaurants Houston has to offer. It would be hard to just choose one.

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wooden spoon

WHAT IS YOUR COMFORT FOOD? EGGS ARE MY NUMBER ONE COMFORT FOOD. I CAN EAT EGGS EVERY DAY. Is there a food you won’t eat?

No, I’m pretty flexible when it comes to food.

Do you use a recipe or wing it?

I tend to wing it because I always get the best results that way.

What do you see as the next food trend?

Micro greens, which have become the new garnish for complementing dishes and making them look beautiful. I’ve been using Squash Blossom for special entrées I make at 51Fifteen.

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

Cheese, bread and wine are what my wife and I keep on hand.

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

Goat milk. I love goat milk.

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

It would be nice to be featured on Texas Monthly Magazine.

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

I honestly have yet to have a bad client experience … knock on wood!

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dine write

By Beatrice Allen Photography by Renato Rimach

LIFE-ALTERING GASTRONOMY 1. sorbet sampler | 2. latin bites pescado al macho 3. conchas a la parmesana | 4. interior | 5. executive chef roberto castre

LATIN BITES CAFÉ 5709 WOODWAY DR. | HOUSTON, TX 77057 713.229.8369 | www.latinbitescafe.com

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SAMPLE MENU sashimis tiraditos+cebiches • SASHIMI TIRADITO TRES SABORES White seasonal fish sashimi, with 3 of the traditional creamy leches de tigres: aji limo, aji amarillo and aji rocoto, served with sweet potato, Peruvian corn, green onions and olive oil. 16 • CEBICHE PESCADOR A cebiche mixto with all three ajies: aji amarillo, aji limo and aji rocoto leche de tigre, with an extra seasoning of cilantro, ginger and garlic, served over a bed of lettuce, sweet potato, Peruvian corn, Peruvain roasted corn and red onions. 18

entrées • ARROZ CON MARISCOS Our version of a traditional Spanish dish with a Peruvian twist. Saffron-infused rice with pieces of fish, shrimp, squid, clams, mussels and octopus, served with aji amarillo, green peas, carrots, green onions, cilantro and salsa criolla. 20 • LOMO SALTADO Traditional Peruvian sautéed beef tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, soy sauce, oyster sauce, red wine, red vinegar and garlic, served with fried potatoes and rice. 21 • SAFFRON FETTUCCINI DE POLLO Fettuccini in a creamy garlic and aji amarillo saffron sauce with basil and dried tomatoes, served with grilled chicken breast. 16

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HE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED LATIN BITES CAFÉ HAS MADE THE MOVE TO KEEP UP WITH ITS WILD SUCCESS. GROWING OUT OF ITS 10-TABLE HOLE-IN-THE-WALL OFF NANCE, IT NOW CALLS THE SPACE THAT USED TO HOUSE ROCKWOOD ROOM HOME. THE EXPANSIVE SPACE (COMPARED TO NANCE) HAS BEEN REVITALIZED TO FIT ITS CLEAN AESTHETICS, ALLOWING ONLY THE FOOD TO SHINE. The new space boasts a full-size dining room with banquette and table seating, a bar and patio. The kitchen resembles the former space with its open appearance to the dining room although on a much larger scale. It’s kismet that these details happen to coincide with the new space so not all magic was lost. Instead, they have room to make their magic grow. Including that bar (goodbye BYOB) and new dishes.

At our tasting we got to try some of these new dishes plus the cocktails they are dreaming up as well.

An unlikely combination of scallops and Parmesan plus mozzarella make for one of their most popular new additions. Conchitas a la Parmesana are decadent, savory seared scallops served in their shell, au gratin style with a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, butter, herbs and pisco (grape brandy). This rich starter is hardly indicative of what to expect from Executive Chef Roberto Castre. We’ve learned to expect the unexpected – the masterfully unexpected.

From the warm scallops, we switched to a refreshing Asian-style tuna cebiche. Peruvian cooking is influenced by both Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Bite-size tuna pieces are infused with aji amarillo and mixed with shredded carrots, red onion, snow peas, peanuts, bell peppers, green onions and cilantro and served in a wonton tube with Peruvian corn (choclo) and sweet potato. This blend of traditional flavors with the aji (hot yellow chile pepper used in Peruvian cooking) and choclo (Peruvian corn) is a signature touch you will find in many of their dishes.

Drawing inspiration from Japanese cuisine, their Japanese-Peruvian tuna tiradito (sashimi-like slices) served in a creamy lime sauce with soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, sesame oil and then layered with thin cucumber slices, masago, green onions and choclo with a sweet potato puree displays the expertise Chef Castre has in combining just the right amount of flavors with not one overpowering the other to create a dish that is clean yet wildly delightful.

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They paired the tiradito with a refreshing Ginger-Mint Chilcano, a homemade infusion of ginger and mint ideal for the fresh tuna. It’s like mojito meets lemonade.

For our fourth dish, we tasted the Pescado a lo Macho featuring a tower of seafood starting with a pan-seared seasonal white fish on the bottom with shrimp, squid, clams, mussels and octopus on top (and around) all covered in a creamy aji panca (Peruvian red pepper) and pisco sauce, served with fingerling potatoes and white rice. Combined with the Peruvian rice, this warm seafood take provides a rich, velvety presentation on our otherwise clean, fresh meal. Paired with a dry, mild Peruvian Sauvignon Blanc, Intipalka, this captivated our taste buds and schooled us in their wine expertise.

Not only are they amazing with seafood but they also prepare an outstanding tenderloin. Medallon de lomo Fino is an 8oz beef tenderloin rubbed with salt and pepper and a panca demi-glazed sauce prepared to perfection. This juicy, tender, wonderfully buttery cut of meat will leave you assured there is nothing Chef Castre can’t prepare.

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This rich starter is hardly indicative of what to expect from Executive Chef Roberto Castre. We’ve learned to expect the unexpected – the masterfully unexpected.

To top it all off we had the most genius, simple sorbet presentation for dessert. A plate with 9 individual slots holds a scoop of each sorbet they offer so choosing just one, two or three is not a problem. You get them all!

This truly amazing, innovative, life-altering dining experience does come at a price…a reservation. This soughtafter reservation won’t leave you disappointed but excited that such gastronomy is located in your neighborhood.

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ST. JOHN’S FIRE TRUCK www.stjohnsfire.com twitter: @firetrucktx | facebook: st.john’s fire CUISINE GOURMET FOR MY LUNCH EXCURSION, THEY WERE LOCATED AT BOCONCEPT WHICH IS A REGULAR SUPPORTER OF THE MOVEMENT, ALLOWING VARIOUS TRUCKS TO SET UP SHOP EACH WEEK. After catching what would be Tuesday’s special, a tortilla-crusted fish picture on Twitter Monday, I knew I HAD to taste it. My luck got even better when I saw the updates on Tuesday moring mentioning a seafood tortilla-crusted fish martini. With prices in the $4 to $8 range, there’s something for every budget.

The tortilla (tortilla chip)-crusted fish ($8) with a mango jalapeño glaze is rounded out with lime-cilantro rice and pico de gallo for a complete meal. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the hefty portion size. I wish I ordered more of the sweet, savory, mildly spicy glaze. The seafood martini ($6, also a healthy serving) is a refreshing mix of shrimp, crawfish and pico de gallo, all in a spicy tomato cocktail sauce, served with tortilla chips for dipping. The sauce is less dense than what you might be used to with bits of jicama (traditional in Mexico) included in the pico. Both orders proved to be light, flavorful and filling. We added some spice to ours with Cholula but they have a multitude of salsas from Tabasco® to Sriracha to choose from to add any type of kick you have in mind.

The 25 years of experience in the kitchen in both Houston and New Orleans shows in the quality of the fare this full-service gourmet truck dishes out. A delightful woman took our order at the window and when our order was up the team inside the truck was equally friendly. They appreciate cash but should you see them and only have credit, they’ll take that too.

Don’t pass this food truck up! You’ll be sorry you did.

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ROOTS BISTRO 507 WESTHEIMER RD. www.rootsbistrohouston.com | 713.524.1000

ROOST 1972 FAIRVIEW ST. www.facebook.com/RoostHouston/info | 713.523.7667

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CHEF KEVIN NADERI

Diggin’ into the soul of real food is what Executive Chef German Mosquera is doing at ROOTS BISTRO, the second green-certified restaurant in Houston. With a menu bursting with flavor-packed farm-to-table fare, anyone passionate about premier organic, quality, authentic, creative and nutritionally balanced food will love this place. A bamboocovered bar is welcoming while walls decked with colorful art by local artists adds a pop of color. Our waiter Kye was exceptionally helpful and offered insightful menu suggestions. The menu features tapas style dishes divided into Tierra (meats), Verdura (veggies) and Lumbre (fire-roasted pizzas). The menu is seasonal and changes daily, and even though you’ll recognize some menu items, chances are the flavors and combinations are new, making it a fresh new experience. My picks: TX Lamb Ribeye & Sprouted Mung Bean. The meat is fresh from Black Hill Ranch and then sous vide (sous vide is French for “under vacuum”and describes a method of cooking in vacuum-sealed plastic pouches at precisely controlled temperatures) in Kobe beef fat for 24 hrs. then quickly seared for color. The mung beans are mixed with BBQ beans and dal (Indian lentil) to create a super hearty combination seasoned with a reduction of mustard seed, cinnamon, beer, maple syrup and heirloom tomatoes. I expected the lamb to be gamey, but it wasn’t, it was perfect! The Moulard Duck Oso Bucco is a nice, savory dish. Served over a raw squash “pasta” with oyster mushrooms, Swiss chard and sweet corn. A REALLY TASTY AND ORIGINAL WAY TO GET YOUR VEGGIES. The duck is braised in a lamb and white port stock for about 3 hrs. The Kobe Flank & Swiss Chard Potato Hash – skirt cuts tend to be a tough cut of meat, but the way it was prepared made it deliciously tender. Rubbed in Himalayan sea salt and extra virgin olive oil and marinated for an hour, then sous vide for 24 hrs. and quickly seared to seal flavor. The potatoes from the hash are wood-fired and sautéed with steamed garlic and Swiss chard with a pinch of lemon juice. You must also try the FireRoasted Kale and kobe flank & swiss chard potato hash Idiazabal Cheese Bake on Cedar!

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After reading many reviews of Roost in preparation for my visit, I made it in to this casual neighborhood restaurant that is gaining momentum. Once inside, the name comes to life.

It’s a cozy, small but well-arranged layout. IT IS REMINISCENT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT IN PARIS where just like Roost, they don’t take reservations but you’re welcome to wait. And like I had read in a review, Chef Kevin Naderi is not only seating you, he’s manning the bar and kitchen. Wine is decently priced, with our pick being a light Italian Pinot Grigio at $18 a bottle. We started with the popular roasted cauliflower, a mainstay on their revolving menu. With bonito flakes dancing atop the cauliflower that is dressed in miso and topped with pine nuts and scallions, one bite and it’s no surprise why this is a favorite. This Asian- inspired dish will win the hearts of those that aren’t even cauliflower fans with its sweet, savory richness. If you’re craving big flavors try the house salad served with chilled bib lettuce, shaved radish and carrot in a truffle poppy seed dressing. The truffle is subtle not overpowering the entire salad, and the chilled, crunchy lettuce is ideal. We followed it up with their farmer’s market vegetable enchiladas, in an authentic salsa verde, cotija cheese sprinkles and a pecan crema. This dish is a piece of Mexico. If you are more inclined to light, subtle clean flavors, their Texas peaches salad with wedges of peach atop a house-made ricotta, thinly sliced prosciutto and baby greens dressed in rosemary oil is perfectly balanced. The seared catch of the day combines a warm and cold element with the seared fish filet atop a fresh, crisp tabouleh with herbs and cucumber in a tahini sauce dotted with heirloom tomatoes. Please note: like those mentioned above by the time you read this, these entrées may not be available. But that is the beauty! Discovering everything Chef Naderi and his kitchen are capable of creates an element of surprise to your dining experience. One of those surprises, that is also permanent on the menu due to the fanfare, is their coffee n’ donut holes dessert. You CAN’T leave without ordering this. Topped with crushed pistachios, dulce de leche and farmer's market vegetable enchiladas served with a scoop of coffee ice cream, roosting has never sounded like a better idea!

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DO YOU FIND YOURSELF PURCHASING FOOD PRODUCTS BECAUSE THEY ADVOCATE BEING “NATURAL,” “FAT-FREE,” “WHOLE GRAIN,” “HIGH-FIBER,” ETC.? NOWADAYS, IT SEEMS LIKE JUST ABOUT EVERY FOOD PRODUCT HAS SOME SORT OF “HEALTHY” INCENTIVE BANNERED ACROSS THE PACKAGING. THESE OFTEN MISLEADING LABELS GUIDE US TO MAKE UNHEALTHY FOOD CHOICES. HOWEVER, BY UNDERSTANDING HOW TO READ A NUTRITIONAL LABEL, AND WHAT THESE DECEPTIVE LABELS REALLY MEAN, IT CAN BE MUCH EASIER TO MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES AT THE GROCERY STORE. For starters, one of the most common labels I see on food boxes is the “natural” or “all-natural” motto. Sounds good, right? Think again. The only specifications that need to be met in order for a product to advertise itself as “natural” or “all-natural” is the product must not contain any artificial flavors or synthetic substances.

QUICK TIP: When reading the ingredients, if the first few are hard to pronounce or unfamiliar, chances are your body will not recognize them either.

Buying “whole grain”? Think again.

Items marked “whole grain” and “whole wheat” only have to provide traces of real whole grains and wheat in order to be labeled so. Always look at the ingredients to be sure you are not buying an enriched white flour product.

QUICK TIP: If the label does not read “100% whole wheat,” chances are, it is not.

If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. This is the case with many “fat-free” products as well, specifically dairy. For example, fat-free cottage cheese may have zero fat content, but beware of the sugar grams behind that deceptive fat-free incentive.

QUICK TIP: Too much sugar can turn to fat. When looking at a fat-free product, look at the sugar content. Sometimes it is better to have a little more fat than a lot more sugar.

While detecting misleading food labels can be quite overwhelming, by understanding the basics of a nutritional label, you can become more confident in your food choices.

3 MINUTE BRAND QUICK OATS First, and foremost, always pay attention to the serving size listed on the label. In addition, look for how many servings there are in the entire container. In this case, there are 31 servings, where each individual serving is based on ½ cup.

The nutritional information pertains to the individual serving size.

WHEN READING THE FAT, CALORIES, CARBS, SODIUM, SUGARS, ETC., ON A FOOD LABEL, EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS DIFFERENT CRITERIA AS TO WHICH NUMBERS ARE IMPORTANT. SOME PEOPLE STICK WITH LOWER CARB, OTHERS ARE CONCERNED WITH THEIR FAT INTAKE, AND SO ON. In terms of ingredients, less is more.

Usually if there are less ingredients listed, the product tends to be a better choice.

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EVENTS / PHOTO CREDIT NFL DRAFT PARTY Photography by Claire Learned for J. SILVER lastnightpics.com Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com and CELEBRATE GREEN HOUSTON Jill Hunter Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com GRAND OPENING KICKOFF PARTY SCULPT FUSION SUSTAINABLE LIVING FEST 2012 Photography by Carolina Q for Photography by Hannah Beckert lastnightpics.com for lastnightpics.com

THE ULTIMATE TEXAS CELEBRATION Photography by Karen Dressel for lastnightpics.com and Michael Saavedra from Amber Magic Studio FREEPRESS SUMMER FEST 2012 Photography by Anthony Rathbun

EVENT J. SILVER SOIREE WHY CHAN LUU PERSONAL APPEARANCE WHERE J. SILVER DESIGNS + KIRBY & COMPANY ANTIQUES WHEN MAY 10 & 11 Stella Artois beer

Accessory mavens and adoring fans of Chan Luu came out in full force to meet the original wrap bracelet queen. With margaritas from Taco Milagro flowing and cold Platinum Bud Light® and Stella Artois®, gentlemen and ladies alike scooped up the latest from her wrap collection and original fine jewelry. You can never have enough Chan Luu so the following night editors, clients and friends gathered at Kirby & Company Antiques for an intimate dinner. It was the perfect setting orchestrated by Jay Landa’s interior designer, Dennis Brackeen. A Fare Extraordinaire fabulously catered the event so everyone enjoyed food and wine amongst fabulous antique furniture and art.

Objects of desire Hostess with the mostess

Jay Landa

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EVENT KICKOFF COCKTAIL PARTY WHY GRAND OPENING OF SCULPT FUSION WHERE EDDIE V’S KIRBY WHEN MAY 9

Funny Mustache or Pancho Villa

Fitness lovers gathered at Eddie V’s to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sculpt Fusion fitness studio. Tennis shoes were swapped for high heels as avid workout devotees indulged in scrumptious food, desserts and signature “Sculpt Fusion drinks” created by Eddie V’s. Guests relished without remorse knowing they would more than burn off the calories at the new Sculpt Fusion classes.

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This year’s Sustainable Living Fest 2012 proved to be an enormous success – full of fabulous, sustainable, organic, fun-filled activities for adults and children alike.

Held in Downtown Houston’s Market Square Park, this free, citywide festival showcased live local music, sustainability demos, a farmers market, kids activities, over 50 vendors and a recycled eco-fashion show. A near-zero-waste event (NZW), the Fest was a collaborative effort between the Houston Downtown Management District, Houston Green Scene, KWIRX Creative and Georgia’s Market in conjunction with local environmental nonprofits, community groups, governmental and educational agencies, as well as local businesses including our very own Februaryfeatured green company, The Ground Up! With music, art, food, fashion and shopping, this NZW event is the only festival of its kind in Texas.

Festive Mexicanos

EVENT SUSTAINABLE LIVING FEST 2012 WHY TO BUILD A GREENER, MORE SUSTAINABLE HOUSTON WHERE MARKET SQUARE PARK WHEN MAY 5

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EVENT THE ULTIMATE TEXAS CELEBRATION WHY TO CELEBRATE VINCE YOUNG’S BIRTHDAY WHERE BMW WEST WHEN MAY 18

Birthday boy!

A couple hundred guests were lucky enough to snag tickets to celebrate Vince Young’s 29th birthday. The celebration featured a casino with all proceeds benefiting the VY Foundation: Make an impact & give back!

Barrel-aged, hand-rolled Hight Cigars were a hot commodity in the Fire and Ice Cigar Lounge, and contemporary artist Taft McWhorter painted on site. Hennessy cocktails were the featured drink while a bevy of coveted signed entertainment and sports memorabilia was auctioned off.

Delicious bites from Del Frisco’s and Sullivan’s could not be resisted.

Winning!

Queen of Hearts

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EVENT FIRST ANNUAL NFL DRAFT PARTY WHY TO BENEFIT PRO-VISION WHERE 51FIFTEEN @ SAKS FIFTH AVENUE WHEN APRIL 26 Oh, what a night! Pro-Vision kicked off their First Annual NFL Draft Party with a bang. Committee chairperson and wife of Houston Texans’ General Manager, Tiffany Smith, fashioned a star-studded event to benefit Pro-Vision, an all-male charter school that has been transforming lives since 1989.

Guests had the option of watching the 2012 NFL Draft while Matt Jackson of SportsTalk Radio 790 guided them through the teams and their draft picks, dancing the night away to the latest music spun by D.J. Big Reeks, or conversing with Houston Texans players like Arian Foster, Owen Daniels, Rashad Butler and Antonio Smith. Pro-Vision board member Jeff Van Gundy beamed with pride as he watched guests bid on live auction items, including an Ultimate NFL Game Day Experience package donated by Mr. Rick Smith himself.

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EVENT CELEBRATE GREEN HOUSTON WHY TO BENEFIT THE HOUSTON GREETERS WHERE CITY OF HOUSTON GREEN BUILDING RESOURCE CENTER WHEN MAY 9

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Business leaders from all industries rallied to celebrate the city’s national green achievements collaboration on improving Houston’s Energy Star and EPA ranking and support the Houston Greeters 5013c. An Ecotoure Fashion Line by Danny Nguyen and Sally Templeton adorned with jewelry by Monique Weston of One Green Street and make-up by Steven Coleman was a crowd favorite. Vintners Own supplied sustainable wine, complementing scrumptious organic bites from Ruggles Green. Guests swayed to eclectic tunes selected by Lewis Grell as they received a guided facility tour of the City’s Permitting building, a modern architect’s dream come true. This building is set to receive one of the city’s highest EPA rankings for its rooftop garden, condensation filtration watering system and a ceiling created with wood debris from Hurricane Ike. Special thanks to 002 Magazine, Prop Rock, Bright Star Productions and the largest art exhibitor of the night, Charles Washington. His amazing, handcrafted doors were unforgettable.

Mayor Bill White

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EVENT FREEPRESS SUMMERFEST 2012 WHY TO HAVE FUN WHERE ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK WHEN JUNE 2 & 3 Despite the heat, huge crowds flocked to Eleanor Tinsley Park to partake in Houston’s fourth annual Free Press Summer Fest. Performing on 8 different stages were bands of different genres, but headliners included Snoop Dogg, the Avett Brothers, Pretty Lights, Willie Nelson and the Flaming Lips. The festival lasted two days and drew in a wide variety of Houstonians from all parts of town. Also in attendance were an assortment of Houston restaurants and food trucks, catering to hungry festival goers, including Pink’s Pizza and Bahnmieria. The festival gets better each year, and who knows who will be playing next year!

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

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Bea Here Now ♥ By Beatrice Allen

HAPPY FOURTH, AMERICA!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MYSELF THIS MONTH AS WELL. AND NOT JUST ANY BIRTHDAY, BUT A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY. AT LEAST THAT’S WHAT EVERYONE IS DISHING. I’M A BELIEVER IN AGE IS NOTHING BUT A NUMBER. AND FOR ME, THAT NUMBER IS A REMINDER OF PASSING TIME. IT DOESN’T HELP THAT MY PROFESSION REQUIRES ME TO WORK MONTHS IN ADVANCE. WELL, THIS YEAR I’M TAKING MY TIME BACK! TAKING THINGS ONE DAY, ONE MOMENT AT A TIME. RELISHING IN THE LITTLE THINGS, NOT SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF AND HOPEFULLY, AS THEY SAY WITH THIS BIRTHDAY, HAVING THE “NECESSARY WISDOM TO MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS IN LIFE.” SCARY! FOR NOW, I DECIDED TO EAT ON THE LIGHTER SIDE THIS MONTH. I FINALLY “PULLED THE TRIGGER” ON A DISH I’VE BEEN WANTING TO TASTE, HAD A REAL BITE OF SUMMER SEAFOOD, CHANGED MY LIFE WITH A VEGETABLE, HAD A SURPRISE DELIVERY PLUS DISCOVERED A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN HOUSTON.

tial meal without weighing me down. Shrimp and avocado chunks swimming in spicy sauce are served in a cocktail glass, plus Sassy chips for dipping. I ordered their Mediterranean hummus, a creamy mix of white bean and chickpea with garlic served with cold veggies and pita – a meal that’s light but flavor fulfilling.

WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG! CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848 www.canopyhouston.com After a couple visits and toying with the idea of ordering their crab remoulade and heirloom tomato salad, I FINALLY “pulled the trigger.” And I have no CLUE what took me so long. Lumps of crab are mixed to make a crab salad sitting atop toasted rustic bread and greens with a refreshing mix of heirloom tomatoes, red onion slices, cucumber, French feta, sprinkles of pumpkin seeds and basil, all drizzled in olive oil, white balsamic vinegar and sea salt. It is going to change your life! It’s the perfect summer dish.

SUMMER SEAFOOD DELIGHT SHANDY’S CAFÉ 5814 Memorial Dr. 713.426.2675 www.shandycafe.com It’s warm (to be nice about it) outside and the last thing I want to do is fill up on super-heavy foods.

(Nothing like being sweaty, swollen and full.) Shandy’s Champeche is just the thing to feel like I had a substan-

LIFE-ALTERING BRUSSELS UCHI 904 Westheimer 713.522.4808 www.uchirestaurants.com Speaking of lifealtering meals, if you haven’t been to Uchi then your life has not changed. You must include their tempura Brussels sprouts in your order. Often imitated but never duplicated, these crispy Brussels sprouts in a lemon chili are a crunchy, savory, sweet, rich, intoxicating treat.

Order them extra spicy for a kick. Cool off with their Yokai berry. Atlantic salmon, dinosaur kale, Asian pear and yuzu are artfully arranged to be enjoyed in one mouth-watering bite. One bite is hard to master so I generally have to shove the pear in my mouth first.

SPECIAL DELIVERY CONVIVIO 700 South Durham Dr. 832.360.1750 www.conviviohouston.com Convivio is the coolest. After reading our new restaurant write-up, they dropped by our offices with our two favorites: Albondigas convivio and Tortilla de patatas.

In an XL version! Equally as delicious as its smaller tapas counterpart.

FORGET AMERICA – HOUSTON HAS TALENT! FOX HOLLOW 4617 Nett Street 713.869.2117 www.foxhollowhouston.com Behind the Strings on Wednesday night gives you an original open-mic night feel with local talent belting out original music plus a few covers here and there. That’s right, you can’t get up on stage and sing. It’s NOT karaoke/open-mic night. It’s REAL, RAW talent. Break out of your usual rut with this unique experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RELISH 3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960 www.relishhouston.com RUGGLES GREEN •2311 West Alabama. 713.533.0777 •CityCentre 713.464.5557 www.rugglesgreen.com

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

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

KUBO’S 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 www.kubos-sushi.com

BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600 www.brookstreetbbq.com

THE CHELSEA GRILL 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857 www.chelseagrill.com THE GROVE 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321 www.thegrovehouston.com THE LAKE HOUSE 1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320 www.thelakehousehouston.com TRINITI 2815 South Shepherd. 713.527.9090 www.trinitirestaurants.com VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470 www.hotelicon.com

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

asian 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 CONVEY SUSHI 803 Congress. 713.518.7219 www.conveysushi.com FISH [sushi] 309 Gray St. 713.526.5294 www.fishhouston.com

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

les givral’s kahve LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444 www.lesgivrals.com MAI’S [vietnamese] 3403 Milam. 713.520.5300 www.maishouston.com NIT NOI [thai] 8 Houston locations www.nitnoithai.com

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

bar-b-que

GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE 5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com

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

ARAYA artisan chocolate 2013 W. Gray St. 832.967.7960 www.arayachocolate.com AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER •2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900 •12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213 www.avalondiner.com CAFÉ BRASIL 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993 www.brasilcafe.net COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com

ra sushi

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

STRAITS [singaporean] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. 713.365.9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com SUSHI RAKU 3201 Louisiana. 713.526.8885 www.sushi-raku.com UCHI 904 Westheimer. 713.522.4808 www.uchirestaurants.com UPTOWN SUSHI 1131 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888 www.zakehouston.com

CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283 www.cravecupcake.com DIRK’S COFFEE 4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319 www.diedrich.com EMPIRE CAFÉ 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ 1842 Fountain View.

713.785.9060 FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR 1005 Waugh Dr., #C. 713.528.5282 www.fuelhealthbar.com HARRY'S RESTAURANT The Globe on Your Fork!

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

INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE 1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com

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restaurant listings ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR •5709 Woodway. 713.334.4036 •4024 Bellaire Blvd. 713.665.5388 www.islandgrillhouston.com KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737 www.kraftsmenbaking.com MORE THAN CAKES 325 Heights. 713.652.5135 www.morethancakes.com RUSTIKA CAFÉ 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226 www.rustikacafe.com SALENTO WINE CAFE 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SPRINKLES CUPCAKES 4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929 www.sprinkles.com SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES 3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427 www.ilovesugarbabys.com

SWEET CityCentre.

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

cajun+creole +southern THIS IS IT SOULFOOD 2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920 www.thisisithouston.com

TREEBEARDS 5 Houston locations www.treebeards.com ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK 601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.8328 www.zimmslittledeck.com

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

european

BISTRO LE CEP [french] 11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985 www.bistro-lecep.com BRASSERIE 19 [french] 1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.net

BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french] 4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net CHARIVARI [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 www.charivarirest.com

FEAST [european] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788 www.feasthouston.com

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

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

indian ASHIANA 12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555 www.ashiana.cc KIRAN’S 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 www.kiranshouston.com 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 SHIVA 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com

ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888 www.arcodoro.com ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011 www.boadacuisine.com BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE CityCentre. 713.973.9610 www.brioitalian.com

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

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

Deliveries and Catering Available.

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

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

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

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

DECCO CAFE 5120 Woodway Dr. 713.963.8273 www.deccocafe.com EL GRAN MALO [mex] 2307 Ella Blvd. 832.767.3405 www.elgranmalo.com

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

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

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

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

latin AMAZON GRILL 5114 Kirby Dr. 713.522.5888 www.cordua.com ARGENTINA CAFE 3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

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

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

italian

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

GUADALAJARA HACIENDA [mex] 4 Houston locations www.guadalajarahacienda.com IRMA’S [mex] •22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767 •1314 Texas. 713.247.9651 www.irmassouthwest.com LAS VENTANAS [mex] 14555 Grisby Rd. 281.752.6990 www.lasventanas.net

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

MARIA SELMA [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 www.mariaselma.com

maria selma NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175 www.ninfas.com

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

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

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

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

mediterranean +greek CAFE LILI [lebanese] 5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969 www.cafelili.com MEDITERRANEAN TREATS mediterranieantreats@gmail.com www.etsy.com/shop/mediterraneantreats

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

713.224.4976

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUGAR LAND BENIHANA 2579 N. Town Center Blvd.

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

blu

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

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

PIOLA 3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it

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

STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241 •2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800 www.starpizza.net

BROOKSTREET BBQ 1418 Highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com

steak+chops FLEMING’S •788 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.

713.827.1120 •2405 W. Alabama. 713.520.5959 •1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.362.0103 www.flemingssteakhouse.com MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 •1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com

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

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

281.242.3899

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

THE WOODLANDS AMERICAS 21 Waterway Avenue.

281.367.1492. www.cordua.com

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

CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams Trace Blvd.

281.565.5881

CAFFE DI FIORE [italian] 10110 Woodlands Pkwy.

281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA 16535 Southwest Frwy.

281.265.2280 www.patsygrimaldis.com

COAL BURGER 20 Waterway Ave. 281.292.6385. www.coalburger.com

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

281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

CRU - A WINE BAR 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.465.9463 www.cruawinebar.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT 10700 Kuykendahl Road.

281.298.8422

www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

www.urbanspoon.com

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

COOL DOWN IN THE SUMMER HEAT WITH THESE HOT SPOTS

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

LUCA & LEONARDO [italian] 20 Waterway Ave. 832.510.2110 www.lucaleonardo.com MASA’S SUSHI 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. 281.298.5688 www.sushimasahouston.com SAKEKAWA [japanese] 6777 Woodlands Parkway.

281.419.5988 www.sakekawa.com

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

July is, on average, the hottest month of the year in our fair city of Houston, and with the mercury hitting close to 94 degrees daily, sometimes you just want to get out of the sun. ACCORDING TO MEN’S HEALTH, HOUSTON ALSO RANKS NUMBER 24 ON THEIR LIST OF TOP AMERICAN CITIES WITH SKIN CANCER, so it’s really in your best interest to take a break from the hot summer rays and head for a cold brew. On an oppressively hot day, the next best thing to being in the water is being near the water, so WE PULLED TOGETHER A LIST OF THE TOP WATERFRONT SPOTS IN HOUSTON WHERE YOU CAN TAKE IN THE SCENERY FROM A NICE SHADED TABLE.

CHOCKFUL OF WATER VIEWS,

MISTERS, AIR CONDITIONING AND PLENTY OF ICE, THESE WATERING HOLES ARE THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER: • • • • • • • • • •

Gaido’s Rainbow Lodge Cheddar’s Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack Goldfish Garden Cock-Eyed Seagull Coal Vines Crab Shack Galveston Pier 19 Zammittis The West End Restaurant & Sandbar

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

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business

AEON THEATRIX

AEON THEATRIX 1824 Spring. #222.

1.888.669.2366 www.aeontheatrix.com

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

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FAMOUS CICI’S® PIZZA, WHICH JUST OPENED ITS NEWEST LOCATION IN THE HEIGHTS AT MERCHANT’S PARK. FUN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE SURE TO MAKE THIS CASUAL RESTAURANT A NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITE.•THE POSH PETAL, A FLORAL BOUTIQUE STARTED BY ANNA BROCK ON W. 34TH ST., IS HOSTING A GRAND OPENING JULY 21ST FOR ITS NEW GIFT SHOP. STOP

BY IF YOU’RE IN NEED OF UNIQUE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS OR OTHER SPECIALTY ITEMS!•THE LIVELY AND EVER-ENTERTAINING CORKSCREW

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

RJ’S BOOT COMPANY 3321 Ella Blvd. 713.682.1650

HOUSTON PIANO 1600 W. 13th St. 281.727.0395

ROCKEFELLER HALL 3620 Washington. 713.869.3344 www.RockefellerHall.com

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

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

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

BRIXX BAR 5110 Washington. 713.864.8811 www.brixxhouston.com

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

ANDY’S 1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

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

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

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

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

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

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

CATALINA COFFEE 2201 Washington. 713.861.8448 www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

DARKHORSE TAVERN 2207 Washington. 713.426.2442 www.dhtavern.com

CEDAR CREEK CAFE 1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

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

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

WEST END BICYCLES 5427 Blossom St. 713.861.2271

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

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

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

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

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washington heights

• THE DON SANDERS ADOPTION CENTER, FRIENDS FOR LIFE’S NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER, OPENED IN THE HEIGHTS AT 107 E. 22ND ST. THE FACILITY FEATURES HIGH-TECH AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AMENITIES TO KEEP THESE ANIMALS SAFE.•STORIES AND SHOPPING- THREAD, A CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE ON 19TH ST., WILL BE HOSTING A STORY TIME FOR KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS DURING THE SUMMER ON FRIDAY MORNINGS.•THE OWNERS OF DHARMA CAFÉ (1718 HOUSTON AVENUE) HAND OVER THE REIGNS AS THEY SELL THE RESTAURANT TO CATHERINE DUWEZ OF BROKEN SPOKE CAFÉ WHO PLANS TO OPEN CAFÉ BRUSSELS IN A FEW WEEKS.•PIZZA LOVERS FLOCK TO THE

BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740

www.theboomboomroomhouston.com

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

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

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

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WINE BAR THAT USED TO CALL WASHINGTON AVENUE HOME IS NOW AT 1308 W. 20TH ST. IN THE HEIGHTS. CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE FOR ALL THE VARIOUS FUN SPECIALS/MUSINGS – FROM STEAK NIGHT TUESDAYS TO SUPER SEXY SANGRIA SUNDAY, YOU’LL FIND A WEEKNIGHT OR WEEKEND TO TICKLE YOUR FANCY!•THE RUMORS ARE TRUE! STELLA SOLA (1001 STUDEWOOD ST.) IS OUT AND HIGHLY ACCLAIMED CHEF RON KILLEN FROM PEARLAND’S KILLEN’S STEAKHOUSE IS IN. LOOK FOR NEW ADDITIONS TO GRACE THE MENU THAT WILL MIRROR THE ONE FROM THEIR PEARLAND LOCATION.•SPEAKING OF RUMORS … WE KEEP HEARING WHISPERS OF GENTLEMEN’S CLUBS COMING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR YOU, I.E., WASHINGTON AVENUE. FIVE GUYS 3939 Washington. 713.426.5558 www.fiveguys.com

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

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

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

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

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

GABBY’S 3101 N. Shepherd. 713.864.5049

LIBERTY STATION 2101 Washington. 713.640.5220 www.libertystationbar.com

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

LUPE TORTILLA 1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040 www.lupetortilla.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

REIGN LOUNGE 4105 Washington. 713.869.0404

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

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

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

PANDORA 1815 Washington. 832.296.6220

SANCTUARY LOUNGE 2420 Washington. 713.861.7300 www.sanctuaryhouston.com

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

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

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WASHINGTON DRINKERY 4115 Washington. 713.426.3617 www.washavedrinkery.com

SOMA 4820 Washington. 713.861.2726 www.somasushi.com

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

SOMEBURGER HAMBURGER 745 E. 11th St. 713.862.0019 STAR PIZZA II 77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241 www.starpizza.net

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

TAMPICO 2115 Airline Dr. 713.862.8425

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

TEXADELPHIA

TEXADELPHIA 920 Studemont. 713.861.7826 www.texadelphia.com

THE COUNTER 4601 Washington. 713.966.6123 www.thecounterburger.com THE DUBLINER 4219 Washington. 713.861.2300 THE LOT 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 www.thelothouston.net TIPPY’S SOUL FOOD 4400 Yale St. 713.694.2500 TQLA 4601 Washington. 281.501.3237 www.tqlahouston.com VIETNAM 605 W. 19th St. 832.618.1668 www.thevietnamrestaurant.com W GRILL 4825 Washington. 713.861.9933 www.wgrilltogo.com

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

TEOTIHUACAN MEXICAN CAFÉ 1511 Airline Dr. 713.426.4420 www.teothihuacanmexicancafe.com

BLUE TREE YOGA

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

TAPS HOUSE OF BEER 5120 Washington. 713.864.0650 www.tapshouseofbeer.com

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CROSSFIT H-TOWN 1919 Silver. 281.989.8740 www.crossfithtown.com CURVES COMPLETE 625 W. 19th St. 713.861.9602 www.curvesinformation.com DESIGN DENTAL GROUP 4500 Washington. 713.869.0334 www.Design-DentalGroup.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

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

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

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

713.864.1315 JOY YOGA CENTER 4500 Washington #900. 713.868.9642 www.joyyogacenter.com LA PAZ SPA & SALON 101 W. 14th St. 713.864.2244 MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL 920 Studemont #500. 713.869.0600 www.ddsforyou.com

TEXAS REAL ESTATE & CO. 2420 Washington. 713.337.1410 www.txreco.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 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 WASHINGTON AVE PILATES 2203 Washington. 281.352.5791 www.wapilates.com ZUMBA FITNESS 502 E. 20th St. 832.667.8003

home GREENWOOD KING 1801 Heights Blvd. 713.864.0888 www.greenwoodking.com MEMORIAL BY WINDSOR 3131 Memorial Ct. 713.864.7602 www.windsorcommunities.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

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recording

Interview by Lance Scott Walker Photography by Anthony Rathbun

SPACEBUNNY JEFFERSON OF RADIO GALAXY

When did you guys get started as a group? I know you released a single in 2010, and your album last year, but when did you first get together?

It was around that time when the very first single came out. Maybe a little bit before. I had actually done some background work and a little bit of writing hooks and things like for H.I.S.D., and because King Coz basically produced the majority of their projects, we started working together. Initially we were working on an EP for me because I was going to do the solo thing, but I decided not to because I vibed so well and we meshed so well as a group as we were working on the music. And we decided to become a group — King Coz and I — which… King Coz of course is comprised of King Midas and DJ Cozmos. But the energy was so crazy between us and we had so much fun making music that it was just inevitable that we were gonna join forces and become a team.

It needed to be something with its own identity, the three of you.

Yeah, absolutely. We all bring something very unique to the group. I don’t think that I would ever have that sound with anyone else. When I was getting started as an artist, I had tried different producers, but nothing anywhere remotely close to the sound that I found with them, or the sound that we created together, rather, because like I said, we all have different musical tastes, and all that just kind of meshes to create the Radio Galaxy sound.

There’s something about the way that all of your melodic sensibilities seem to intersect at some point.

DJ Cozmos has primarily a rap and hip-hop background. King Midas is more so into — he’s into hiphop, but he’s also into acts like Stereolab and old, old school R&B, and I’m more so along the lines of alternative music, jazz, hip-hop as well… and experimental music, so the combination of all those things is what created our sound. I mean, I listen to anything from classical music to folk, just anything. I just enjoy music, the whole spectrum of it.

What are some big ones for you — when you were growing up, some things that musically turned the tables for you, the way you were hearing things?

For me, growing up, my dad listened to a lot of rock.

He listened to Led Zeppelin and The Beatles and Rolling Stones, people like that, so I grew up listening

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Kim Jefferson

Golden Corner to that as well as listening to instrumental music, like jazz musicians, so listening to Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, people like that. And in addition to that, listening your Cab Calloways and Billie Holiday and that whole era of music. For the most part I listened to a combination of those two things and then as far as the instrumental music goes, just listening to the jazz musicians. That’s actually how I learned to sing, by mimicking instruments. I was that weird kid who was walking around the house making random noises. I learned to sing that way.

Marcus Perry

Right, but that defines your association with melody and the way that you want to hear sound come out.

Right, absolutely, because one of the singers — well, an old jazz musician told me that I’m the type of singer that uses my voice as an instrument as opposed to… you know how some singers want to be the standout? I would rather actually just be another member of the band.

things I wanted to try to conquer. It’s still a work in progress. I can say that I’m willing to go back there and do it all over again and I doubt that I would run through the way that I did, in a frenzy. There were little kids that we had to edit out, of course, but little kids were staring at me like, “Oh my God — she’s really afraid of them!”

How are you coming along with that fear of butterflies?

Oh my goodness — so you’ve seen the “Fly Trap” video?

Well that’s very brave of you to say you’d go back.

Yeah, I’ll probably do that. And then, I see butterflies around outside when I’m walking the dog all the time, and I don’t run from them anymore, so that’s a good sign.

Yeah. [laughs] Yeah, for my birthday, that was one of the

They’re not looking at you sideways or anything.

I know! They’re not eyeing me.

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public house

club+lounge review

By Michael Cook Photography by Daniel Ortiz

Ch-ch-chch-changes?

WHITE OAK DRIVE ISN’T SCREAMING OUT FOR YOUR ATTENTION. THE MILE-LONG STRETCH, RIGHT THERE JUST NORTH OF I-10 RUNNING BETWEEN STUDEMONT AND HEIGHTS BLVD., HAS BEEN A SUBDUED HAVEN FOR FUN OVER THE YEARS. RECENTLY A FEW SAVVY FOLKS HAVE NOTICED HOW ‘RIPE FOR THE PICKING’ THE REAL ESTATE IS AND NOW THE TIMES ON WHITE OAK, THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’. REGARDLESS, WE FEEL THAT NO MATTER HOW THINGS CHANGE, ONE THING WILL ALWAYS STAY THE SAME, THIS AIN’T NO WASHINGTON AVE.… onion creek Bike, walk, drive, scoot, whatever, White Oak takes all comers; just don’t expect wild and crazy times. We are not here to preach though; we just want to give you some info on the “new” lay of the land. Head north up Studemont from I-10 and you will hit the intersection, that magical intersection where the street name turns to Studewood, virtually the center of the “new” White Oak. Many things at the intersection are the same as they always were, or are they? Look around, you may notice some NKOTB who also put a little pressure on the old rule, one helping bring the impending demise of a resident fossil while helping others realize they might want to up their game. That said, at least one ol’ Ice House didn’t change a single thing, probably never will. Touché, JIMMY’S. First of two stops on the “new” White Oak tour, say hello to LITTLE WOODROW’S (2631 White Oak) at the corner of White Oak and Studemont. Hey, wasn’t this Beer Island? Good riddance, fossil … there you sat for years, just doing whatever it was that you did, nary an update, ever, and seemingly never wanting anyone to come visit your one man island. Many, but namely Little Woodrow’s, saw your location’s potential and swooped in for the kill. Gone is the lonely island and here now is the tried and true charm of Little Woodrow’s. A fully redone building, Woodrow’s brings comfortable atmosphere and of course a huge patio. On our visits we can report it’s quite obvious that the Little Woodrow’s system of delivering great beer selection, great service and good times is running at full steam. A rotating arsenal of food trucks park out front to cure those cravings, bike racks, sunshades for the patio, and potted plants (oh, so Heights) round out the reasons it’s a perfect fit for White Oak. Head west for another new edition to the area, PUBLIC HOUSE (2802 White Oak). Sitting on the opposite end of a whole new building that D’Amico’s Italian Market Café also recently opened in, we liken hanging out at Public House to hanging in a room you wish you had at your home but your significant other won’t let you build. A comfortable, no frills approach, you get exactly what you are looking for when you walked in the door: Cold beer (bottle and tap), solid selection of liquors, TVs surrounded by pleasant seating and a few dart boards round out

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fitzgerald’s

the interior highlights. No kitchen offerings, but D’Amico’s, BB’s Cafe, Christians Tailgate, Taco’s A Go-Go and Happy Fatz (just to name a few) are close by so you won’t go hungry.

So the old rule? ONION CREEK is still here, holding it down just like they always have been. An updated menu and expanded beer offering help them keep up with the newbies. FITZGERALD’S, still here as well, showing quite possibly the best lineup of live music in the city (yes, really

little woodrow’s

…you have missed a lot of quality shows if you have not been lately).

They also have paired open jukebox Tuesdays with a cocktail program that is absolutely worth your time. Otherwise, still a few vacant buildings left, but we can’t imagine they’ll sit idle much longer.

Anyone else remember when “White Oak” was a ghetto intersection of 3 gas stations and Fitzgerald’s? Doubt people miss those days.

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BARS + CLUBS + LOUNGES + WINE BARS

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

DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium L 410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474 EIGHTEEN TWENTY B 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 www.myspace.com/1820bar

PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR B 500 Texas St. 713.836.2277 www.pbrhouston.com PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR B 1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383 www.petesduelingpianobar.com

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

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

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

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

ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611

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

FLYING SAUCER B 705 Main St. 713.228.9472 www.beerknurd.com

STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L 909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888 www.thestatebar.com

HOUSE OF BLUES B LM 1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blues www.hob.com/houston

THE BREWERY TAP B 717 Franklin. 713.237.1537

JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA B LM 1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011

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

THE B.U.S. BAR SB 1800 Texas. 713.222.2287

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

THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 THE TASTING ROOM W •1101-18 Uptown Park.

713.993.9800 •2409 W. Alabama. 713.526.2242 www.tastingroomwines.com WILD WEST C 6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455 www.wildwesthouston.com WINETOPIA W 6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149 www.winetopiatx.com

midtown 13 CELSIUS W 3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466 www.13celsius.com

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

3RD BAR B F 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

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

BAR MUNICH B sb f 2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008 www.barmunich.com

LONE STAR SALOON B 1900 Travis. 713.757.1616

VENUE C+L 719 Main. 713.236.8150 www.venuehouston.com

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

LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS Bl 500 Texas St. 713.836.2276 www.luciesliquors.com

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

JET LOUNGE L LM 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 www.thejetloungehouston.com LA CARAFE W 813 Congress. 713.229.9399

LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F 1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com MAINSTAGE B LM 2016 Main St. 713.751.3101 MOLLY’S PUB B 509 Main. 713.222.1033 www.mollyspubs.com

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

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

COACHES SB 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 www.coachespubmidtown.com COMMUNITY BAR B 2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576 CONTINENTAL CLUB B 3700 Main. 713.529.9899 www.continentalclub.com

DOGHOUSE TAVERN B 2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118 DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE L 114 Gray. 713.526.3423 www.doublecrosshouston.com

DOUBLE TROUBLE B L 3622 Main St. 713.874.0096 EPIC LOUNGE L C 3030 Travis. 713.522.2531 ESCOBAR L C 2905 Travis. 832.443.5781 www.escobarhouston.com FRONT PORCH PUB B 217 Gray. 713.571.9571 www.frontporchpub.com GLITTER KARAOKE B 2621 Milam. 713.526.4900 www.glitterkaraoke.com GROVE PARK LOUNGE L 33 Waugh. 832.582.0611 www.groveparklounge.com HOWL AT THE MOON L 612 Hadley. 713.658.9700 www.howlatthemoon.com JUNCTION SB 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768 KHON’S WINE W 2808 Milam St. 713.523.7775 www.khonsbar.com KOMODO’S B 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501 LITTLE WOODROW’S SB F 2306 Brazos. 713.522.1041 www.littlewoodrows.com NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B 2913 Main St. 713.526.2220 www.art-bar.net PUB FICTION SB F 2303 Smith. 713.400.8400 www.pubfiction.com

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

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

REPUBLIKA L 2905 Travis. 713.498.9662

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

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RICH’S C 2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606 www.richsnightlife.com SAINT DANE’S BAR + GRILL B F 502 Elgin. 713.807.7040 www.saintdanes.com SHOT BAR B 2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000 www.shotbarhouston.com

BYZANTIO B F 403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896 www.byzantiohouston.com CATBIRDS B 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 www.catbirds.com CECIL’S B 600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

STATUS C 2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400 www.statushouston.com

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM 4100 Montrose. 832.592.7464 www.cezannejazz.com

THE MAPLE LEAF B 514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 www.themapleleafpub.com

ETRO LOUNGE B 1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876 www.etrolounge.com

THE MINK/THE BACKROOM B 3718 Main. 713.522.9985 www.minkonmain.com

GRAPPINO DI NINO M 2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002

UNION BAR B+L 2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916 www.myspace.com/unionlounge WONDER BAR B L 2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083 www.wonderbarhouston.com

montrose + shepherd 611 B 611 Hyde Park. 713.526.7070 ABSINTHE L F 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575 www.absinthelounge.com AGORA B F 1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 www.agorahouston.com ANVIL+REFUGE B F 1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622 www.anvilhouston.com AVANT GARDEN B+L LM 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 www.avantgardenhouston.com BLUR BAR B 710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447 www.blurbar.com

GRIFF’S SB 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 www.griffshouston.net GUAVA LAMP L 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 www.guavalamphouston.com J.R.’s B 808 Pacific. 713.521.2519 LOLA’S DEPOT B 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342 MCELROY’S PUB B 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com METEOR B 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 www.meteorhouston.com MONTROSE MINING CO. B 805 Pacific. 713.529.7488 NUMBERS C 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.numbersnightclub.com ORANGE SPORTS BAR SB 1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920 PJ’S SPORTS BAR B 614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748 www.pjssportsbar.com

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

THE STAG’S HEAD B 2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199 www.stagsheadpub.com

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

VELVET MELVIN PUB B 3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE

ICON KEY

VINTAGE L 2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200 www.vintageloungehouston.com

THE TASTING ROOM W CityCentre. 281.822.1500 www.tastingroomwines.com

RUDYARD’S B F 2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521

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

VINE WINE ROOM W 12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463 www.vinewineroom.com

SHERLOCK’S B F 1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK B L 601 Richmond. 713.527.8328

YARD HOUSE B F 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.

CityCentre. 713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com

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

SIDEBAR @ GRAVITAS B 807 Taft. 713.522.0995

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SONOMA WINE BAR W 2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463 www.sonomahouston.com SOUTH BEACH C 810 Pacific. 713.529.7623 www.southbeachthenightclub.com THE HAY MERCHANT F B 1100 Westheimer. 713.528.9805 www.haymerchant.com THE FLAT B 1702 Commonwealth.

713.521.3528 www.barflathouston.com THE HARP B 1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827 www.theharphouston.com THE NEXT DOOR B L 2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712

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

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SALENTO WINE CAFE W F 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com

DOWNING STREET B L 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 www.downingstreetpub.com

STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 www.stereolivehouston.com

SIMONE ON SUNSET W 2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033 www.simoneonsunset.com

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

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

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

LOBBY LOUNGE B L InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.1132

THE BAR B InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200

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

LIZZARD’S PUB B C 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

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

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

oaks + kirby

outer loop

ARMADILLO PALACE B F 5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700 www.thearmadillopalace.com

300 HOUSTON BOWLING B 925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207 www.300houston.com

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

DENIM BAR B F 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com

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

FIREHOUSE SALOON C LM 5930 Southwest Frwy.

713.977.1962 www.firehousesaloon.com

BRONX BAR B 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

BLVD LOUNGE B F 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111

HUDSON LOUNGE L 2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020 www.hudsonlounge.com

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

KAY’S LOUNGE L 2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858

CRU W 2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463 www.cruawinebar.com

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE SB 12848 Queensbury Ln. #208 713.461.2002 www.houstontexansgrille.com THE DERRICK TAVERN B LM 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 www.thederricktavern.com

LITTLE WOODROW’S B 5611 Morningside. 713.521.2337 www.littlewoodrows.com

LUMEN LOUNGE L 5000 Kirby. 281.807.7567 MERCER LOUNGE C 3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132 www.mercerhouston.com

BAR MALATESTA B 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000

MEZZANINE LOUNGE SB F 2200 Southwest Frwy.

713.528.6399 www.mezzaninelounge.com

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

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

BLANCO’S B 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072

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

THE RAILYARD B 4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000 www.railyardhouston.com THE RED ROOM L 2736 Virginia St. 713.520.5666 www.redroomhouston.com UNDER THE VOLCANO C 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282 W XYZ BAR B 5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

warehouse district EIGHTEEN TWENTY L 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 LUCKY’S PUB SB F 801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010 www.luckyspub.com THE GREEN ROOM C LM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 WAREHOUSE LIVE LM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 www.warehouselive.com

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EVENT DERBY FOR A CAUSE WHY TO BENEFIT THE BUSTED FOUNDATION WHERE MARQUE AT CITYCENTRE WHEN MAY 5 Hats, all kinds of hats ruled the step-and-repeat during the Kentucky Derby viewing party held at the luxurious members-only Marque. Supporters enjoyed live jazz music by Terry & The Blue Birds, sipped on Maker’s Mark mint juleps, relished delicious hors d’eouvres, partook in a few hands of blackjack, Texas Hold’em and roulette and even enjoyed a little friendly competition in the Trifecta – all while bidding on their favorite auction items. Busted Foundation is an organization that helps provide financial support to women experiencing financial challenges as the result of fighting breast cancer.

Yvonne Grayson, Zeta Ray, Alicia Kruse

OO2CROSSWORD ACROSS

Mr. & Mrs. Kit Randall Frank and Kristi Cervantes

Sarah Smith, Lissa Goldsmith

Tiffany Lomaz, Robert and Rebecca Haskin Carlos and Roxanne Reyna

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Photography by Scott McCombs, Simon Stewart

Sean and Melanie Mueller

1. Steaks and burgers 5. Ulan ___, Mongolia 10. XXXIX years from now 14. Half of zwei 15. Just ___ in the woods 16. ___ accompli 17. Songwriter Clapton 18. Churchill Downs and Belmont Park 20. Makeovers 22. Silkworm 23. Skirt border 24. Houston structure built by Frank Lloyd Wright 28. Like Carter’s presidency 31. Poet Ogden 32. Drunkard 33. Mountain sign abbr.

35. Eyes, poetically 39. Municipal government building in the style of the Works Progress Administration 44. Have ___ to pick 45. Steakhouse order 46. That Fawkes fellow 47. Realtor’s units 51. There are several in the vicinity of Hermann Park

53. Houston neighborhood notable for 1950s and 1960s homes built in the ranch and traditional styles 57. Roth acct.

58. “How ___ Be Sure” 59. Didn’t rent 63. Pizza topping 67. Gofer 68. Icelandic literary works 69. Narnia lion 70. Some HDTVs 71. Harvest 72. Thwart 73. Actress Moore

DOWN 1. Brew pub product 2. Emerald Isle 3. City in Oklahoma 4. Writer Fitzgerald 5. Tavern 6. Lawyers’ grp.

7. Be silent, in music 8. King of the fairies, in myth 9. Image receiver for the eye 10. Juilliard deg.

11. ___ Picchu 12. Enjoys 13. “Who’s there?” response

19. Sounds from the stands 21. No-frills Halloween garb 25. Woody Guthrie’s son 26. Marvel® superheroes 27. “Pick me! I know the answer!”

28. Dept. of Labor organization 29. XII, on a sundial 30. Decorative needle case 34. DVD forerunner 36. Prego® rival 37. 1930’s French P.M. Léon 38. Stone and Stallone 40. Normandy battle site 41. Metric foot 42. Quiz response

By Scott Ward

43. Type of question with a one-word response 48. Killer whale 49. Pageant headgear 50. Most rational 52. Senator Kennedy 53. Player of charades 54. Slowly wear away 55. Miata maker 56. Big name in pharmaceuticals 60. “No more Mr. __ Guy!” 61. Dutch cheese 62. “Babaloo” singer 64. R. Crumb’s “___ Comix” 65. On the ___: fleeing 66. “Unsafe at __ Speed” (Nader book)

JUNE ANSWERS

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