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TABLE OF CONTENTS 04. 06. 08. 10. 12. 14. 16. 17. 18. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 26. 28. 30. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 44. 46. 53. 55. 56. 58. 60. 62.
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table of contents letter from the editor houston map downtown map 002news | uptown map calendar exhibits+museums+art house listings what’s up downtown museum district the gallery: art of can spacetaker for art’s sake: how artists draw gish at the movies non-profit: planned parenthood scene | living smart: laverne williams destination: printemps 4 greats on our radar scene born cool. grow hip. scene people of houston costumes for cocktails scene retail wrap: sew crafty jewel box things I love local is chic fashion illustrated take a walk in these shoes scene archichat where to live 002 profile: doucette duvall business profile: jaime gallegos antigua cruz tequila scene wise guy finance vroom vroom tools+toys+gadgets restaurant listings dine write: bowl 4. july08 002houston
72. new restaurants 73. chef’s special: iain evans mariposa 74. sip codes 75. club review: status|view 76. cd reviews | scene 77. famouz 78. 002 nightlife 80. recording: savvi 82. crossword puzzle before we go...
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Photography by Sofia van der Dys |Hair by Elia Graves at Jose Eber salon and Makeup by Pati + Trixi
You’ll undoubtedly notice a theme throughout this issue (apart from the fashion) – the heat and the rising cost of gasoline. And although we are in the throes of summer and with it, the inescapable heat, WE’VE GOT SOME HOT SUMMER FASHIONS ON PAGE 46 THAT SHOULD HELP YOU KEEP YOUR COOL. And the price points aren’t too bad either.
CARLA VALENCIA de MARTINEZ
We collaborated with three local illustrators for the fashion pages. IN A NUT SHELL WE PRODUCED THE IMAGES, SHOT ON A SIMPLE BACKDROP AND HANDED THEM OVER TO THE DESIGNERS WITH ONE CONDITION – keep it clean, we’re a free publication! Their work produced freehand, graphically or by computer is simply stunning. We dare you to pick just one favorite. Thanks to them for adding to their busy workloads by contributing to this project.
Our profile this month, although not local, stopped by Luvi Wheelock’s boutique Casa de Novia to share their latest collection. THE GALS BEHIND DOUCETTE DOUVAL ARE WILDLY CHIC IN THE MOST EFFORTLESS WAY. Read all about their quirks on page 60. Michele Meyer contributes to this issue with the destination piece. HER ASSIGNMENT? TO VISIT PARIS’ OLDEST DEPARTMENT STORE AND TELL US ALL ABOUT IT IN UNDER 800 WORDS. The word count – tough. The trip – priceless. I got chills every time I read it! Leigh Bell gets down to the facts on local shopping. (Remember that economics theme?) Turn to page 44 for the lowdown on some local shops – big and small – making a difference. And of course, we’ve got the regulars, from Gish at the Movies with this month’s flick picks (think AC) to Sandra Gunn talking modernism in Archichat and Beatrice’s Budget Codes (I wasn’t messing around when I said theme…) which is always full of insider bits.
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PUBLISHER alejandro martinéz ext 16 a.martinez@002mag.com EDITOR AT LARGE | FASHION DIRECTOR carla valencia ext 13 c.valencia@002mag.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR victoria bartlett ART DIRECTOR alex rosa ext 17 arosa@002mag.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR | EVENTS beatrice valencia ext 11 bvalencia@002mag.com ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER william king ext 18 w.king@002mag.com ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES carlos valencia ext 12 cevalencia@002mag.com jarrod klawinsky ext 15 jklawinsky@002mag.com isabel terraso ext 14 isabel@002mag.com PHOTOGRAPHERS sofia van der dys, anthony rathbun, kim coffman, jill hunter, daniel ortiz, kennon evett, gabriella nissen, dax sunga, emily dwyer, steve harris, aaron m. sprecher, jack potts, michelle watson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS jamie conlan, juliana franco, clint cubillos, pwl studio, vj arizpe, heather waraksa, sopheavy than, colt photography CONTRIBUTING WRITERS michael andre adams, ryan clark, brant croucher, chris dunn, michael garfield, evan garza, sarah gish, patricia gras, dana lee harms, hal lynde, myles mellor, michele meyer, nadia michel, kristina vaquero nemec, katia orellan, pete radowick, ashley slayton, lance scott walker INTERN regina panis
splendor in the summer
Photography by Sofia van der Dys Illustration by Cynthia Bogart Styled by Carla Valencia de Martinez + Beatrice Valencia Hair and Makeup by Edward Sanchez Models Chris Pinkalla and Sarah Bindhammer Photo Assistant Aaron Courtland
SARAH Taj halter $75 and hipster bottom $79 Red Carter at everythingbutwater.com; Monique Leshman beaded tunic $410 at moniqueleshman.com; all jewelry, stylist’s own. CHRIS Grey flowerdrop Moorea swim trunks $180 Vilebrequin available at Neiman Marcus; bracelet at Peel $10; Alexandra Knight $95 croc Race to Erase MS bracelet. Orange hand-embroidered shawl by Martha Morfin; for information, email c.valencia@002mag.com
Here’s to making it through the dog days of summer with a smile! Check out this month’s on page 40. I made this “editing fanny pack” all by myself and have been wearing it all over my house as I work on this issue. OK, Sarah helped a !
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NEWS ANYTHING NOTEWORTHY SPORTS In Paddle Tennis news, the USA team defeated the Swiss team, sweeping all 3 lines to win 3-0 in the Tri-National Cup in Switzerland. Mike May and Leonardo Contini of Houston competed in the finals vs. Austria’s Pablo Alcantara and Ricardo Alcantara.
John Chun, Francisco Turner, Mike May, Ricardo Alcantara, Leo Contini, Pablo Alcantara
MAN’S BF Pet Paradise, a pet boarding and day care business located near Bush Intercontinental Airport, announced its plans to serve as a pet evacuation site in the event of mandatory hurricane evacuations. In 2004, Pet Paradise successfully boarded evacuated pets at its facilities in Palm Coast, Florida and St. Augustine, Florida, with both locations quickly filling to capacity. petparadiseresort.com
NON-PROFIT Musiqa announced that composer Marcus Karl Maroney will be joining the Artistic Board of Musiqa. Mr. Maroney studied composition and horn at The University of Texas at Austin (B.M.) and Yale School of Music (M.M., D.M.A.).
AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON INC. AFH raised more than $80,000 as part of the international fundraising event “Dining Out for Life.” Thousands of Houstonians dined out to help fight against HIV/AIDS at more than 50 local restaurants that generously donated at least one-third of their food sale proceeds that day to AFH. A few restaurants, such as Riva’s and Little Bitty Burger Barn, donated 50-100 percent of their food sale proceeds in support of the event. Funds raised directly support the more than 40 client-based programs and more than 5,000 clients the 26-year-old agency serves annually. AIDSHelp.org. 12. july08 002houston
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CALENDAR
PERFORMING ARTS + CONCERTS + SPORTS + FESTIVALS + GENERAL INTEREST
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EXTRAS 4TH OF JULY CHEVY’S FREEDOM OVER TEXAS with Fireworks presented by Shell at Eleanor Tinsley Park from 4 – 10pm. Tickets are $8 - adults; children under 10 free – tickets sold at gate. chevysfreedomovertexas.com Mixers, Elixers and IMAX® at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciene, 6 – 10pm July 11 Mambo Kings; 18 Grupo Batach; 25 The Handsomes – hmns.org JULY 30 Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park Snoop Dogg & Fiction Plane JULY 25 Roberto Cavalli Trunk Show at Tootsiees in Highland Village, 713.629.9990 JULY 25, 26, 27 Workshop with JoDe Romano La Chispa at Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, flamencohouston.com PLAN AHEAD AUGUST 2 John Mayer at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion| White Linen Nights in the Heights 4 – 10pm whitelinennightheights.com Every Tuesday summer night, Dinner & A Chick Flick at Gravitas, about $20 call Hobby August Wilson’s Jitney 2 & 7:30pm Jones HS: Houston Chronicle Dollar Concert 7:30pm Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park Vans Warped Tour theshowgrounds.com
Stages Repertory Theatre Tamarie Cooper Show 8pm
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Alley Theatre Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest 7:30pm MOT TUTS: When You Wish 8:15pm Reliant Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Bellobration! Opening Night 7:30pm Stages Repertory Theatre Always...Patsy Cline 7:30pm
Alley Theatre Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest 7:30pm Main Street Theatre If You Give a Moose a Muffin 11:30am MOT Children’s Hilltop Festival: Beauty and the Beast 11am Minute Maid Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 1:05pm Reliant Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Bellobration! Stages Repertory Theatre Always...Patsy Cline 7:30pm
Alley Theatre Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest 7:30pm Main Street Theatre If You Give a Moose a Muffin 11:30am Minute Maid Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds 7:05pm Stages Repertory Theatre Always...Patsy Cline 7:30pm
THURSDAY CWMP Houston Symphony A Star Spangled Salute 8pm Main Street Theatre If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 11:30am Minute Maid Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 1:05pm Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park Dollar Day Stages Repertory Theatre Tamarie Cooper Show 8pm Verizon An Evening with Jill Scott 8pm
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NOT SURE WHAT TO DO? TRY ONE-STOP SHOPPING AT HOUSTONTHEATERDISTRICT.ORG
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Hobby August Wilson’s Jitney 2 & 8pm Meridian The Summer Slaughter Tour 3:30pm Reliant Comets vs. Sacramento Monarchs 2pm Free Kick Masters 7pm Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park Willie Nelson’s Family Picnic Stages Repertory Theatre Tamarie Cooper Show 8pm Clothing Launch Party for the Golden Ghost Collection by Jacob Calle at 1620 Keene St. Warehouse, 1 – 4pm. $12 tickets at Sound Exchange. iheartuproductions.com Next Food Network Star finalist Lisa Garza in-store demo at Whole Foods, 11145 Westheimer 1 – 3pm.
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Alley Theatre Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest 2:30 & 8pm | WMP Martina McBride 7:30pm | Jones HS: The Von Trapp Children 7:30pm | Main Street Theatre If You Give a Moose a Muffin 1 & 4pm | Meridian Summer Sinfest 2008 8pm MOT TUTS: When You Wish 8:15pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Chicago Cubs 6:05pm Reliant Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows 8am | Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Bellobration! 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm | Stages Repertory Theatre Tamarie Cooper Show 8pm Always...Patsy Cline 8pm Warehouse Live Dare Ware The Summer Sin Party 9pm Wortham Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán 7:30pm | Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston: Yeoman of the Guard 8pm Alley Theatre Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest 2:30 & 8pm CWMP Journey 7pm H obby Masquerade Theatre: Little Women 8pm Main Street Theatre If You Give a Moose a Muffin 1 & 4pm Meridian Zoso–a Tribute to Led Zepplin 8pm Reliant Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Bellobration! 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm Stages Repertory Theatre Always...Patsy Cline 8pm Toyota Benny Hinn Ministries Holy Spirit Miracle Service 12pm Wortham Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston: Yeoman of the Guard 8pm
TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT: ALLEY THEATRE alleytheatre.org CWMP woodlandscenter.org HOBBY CENTER 713.315.2525 thehobbycenter.org JONES HALL 713.227.3974 joneshall.org MAIN STREET THEATER 713.524.6706 mainstreettheater.com MERIDIAN meridianhouston.com MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE (MOT) milleroutdoortheatre.com
MINUTE MAID PARK houston.astros.mlb.com MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS mfah.org MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE hmns.org RELIANT PARK reliantpark.com STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE 713.527.0123 stagestheatre.com
THEATER DISTRICT OUTDOOR cityofhouston.gov TOYOTA CENTER 1.866.4HOU.tix houstontoyotacenter.com VERIZON THEATER verizonwirelesstheater.com WAREHOUSE LIVE warehouselive.com WORTHAM CENTER 713.237.1439 worthamcenter.org GENTE DE TEATRO gentedeteatro.org
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1. peel gallery |2. barbara davis gallery | 3. museum of printing | 4. joan wich gallery 5. bering + james gallery| 6. hooks-epstein gallery| 7. wade wilson art| 8. g gallery
•Mind Puddles, 2305 Dunlavy 713.529.MIND mindpuddles.com •Moody Gallery, 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 moodygallery.com •Mother Dog Studios, 720 Walnut 713.229.9760 home.earthlink.net/~motherdogstudios/motherdogstudios •Moxie, 2307 Dunlavy 713.807.7994 moxiehouston.com •Nauhaus Gallery, 223 E. 11th St. 281.615.4148 texascollaborative.com •Nolan-Rankin Galleries, 6 Chelsea Place 713.528.0664 nolan-rankingalleries.com •O’Kane Gallery, One Main St.@UHD 713.221.8042 uhd.edu •Peel Gallery Shop, 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122 peelgallery.org thru July 31, Made in America •Post Gallery, 2121 Sage, Ste. 165, 713.622.4241 postgallery.com •Poissant Gallery, 5102 Center St. 713.868.9337 poissantgallery.com thru August 2, Voices: Haden Garrett and Distant Memories: Randall Reid •Redbud Gallery, 303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532 redbudgallery.com •Retro Gallery, 1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074 retrogallery.com •Rudolph Projects I ArtScan Gallery, 1836 Richmond rudolphprojects.com •Sicardi Gallery, 2246 Richmond 713.529.1313 sicardi.com •Space 125gallery, 3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330 haatx.com •Studio, 1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555 •Talento Bilingue, 333 S. Jensen Drive 713.222.1213 tbhcenter.com •Tansu, 321-B West 19th 713.880.5100 tansustyle.com •Thom Andriola, 2627 Colquitt 713.520.7053 newgallery.net •Thornwood Gallery, 1201 Birdsall 713.861.2787 16. july08 002houston
thornwoodgallery.com •Wade Wilson Art, 4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977 wadewilsonart.com thru August 16, Helene Rene Pfeffer: Linear Series •Watercolor Art Society, 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966 watercolorhouston.org •Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street 713.862.0082 winterstreetstudios.net •XNihilo Gallery, 2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846 2115taft.org •Zarposh India Gallery, 1951 Richmond 713.668.2948 zarposhindia.com
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JULY 10, OPENING RECEPTION FOR MODERN JACKPOT AT THE MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORY, 6 – 8PM JULY 11, OPENING RECEPTION FOR JEANNE CASSANOVA, 6 – 8PM AT JOAN WICH & CO. GALLERY JULY 12, RECEPTION FOR HELENE RENE PFEFFER, 6 – 9PM AT WADE WILSON ART JULY 12, INDEPENDENCE DAY SHOW AT ELDER STREET GALLERY, 6 – 10PM. MORE THAN 40 ARTISTS WILL EXHIBIT IN A ONE-WEEK INVITATION-ONLY SHOW (THRU JULY 19) DISPLAYING ONE SINGLE WORK EACH. 1101 ELDER STREET, ELDERSTREETARTIST.COM. THRU JULY 30, WATERCOLORS: PEIHONG ENDRIS AND CHERYL WALKER, URBAN RETREAT DAY SPA & SALON
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PETE RADOWICK IS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF HOUSTON CONVENTION & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES DEPARTMENT.
WHAT’S UP DOWNTOWN Country music heroines Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert and Jo Dee Messina highlight the bill of fare for Houston’s All-American Fourth of July celebration along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. All the excitement for Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell will begin at 4pm on Friday, July 4. The outdoor festival is capped by the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation, which begins about 9:30pm. Admission for the festival is $8 at the gate for adults; children under 10 are free. Evans, whose biggest hits include “I Could Not Ask For More,” “Born to Fly” and “No Place That Far,” will take the stage at 8:30. She will be preceded by Lambert, the fast-rising small-town Texas girl who was a recent nominee for the CMA Vocalist of the Year. Messina, the veteran hit-maker (“Heads Carolina, Tails California” and “Bye Bye”), will open the main stage at 6:30. The concert and the fireworks will both be televised live statewide from Eleanor Tinsley Park.
sounds including pop, Latino, country western, classic rock and oldies. Festival attendees can also kick back and relax at the Budweiser Beer Garden, offering a prime view of the Bud Light Texas Volleyball Championship. Two of the summer regulars in an otherwise sleepy time in the Theater District are Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s annual performances at Wortham Center and Alley Theatre’s ExxonMobil Summer Chills Series. Gilbert and Sullivan of Houston is a non-profit, all-volunteer company which since 1952 has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the delightful legacy of Gilbert and Sullivan operas. This month, the cast presents The Yeomen of the Guard on July 18 – 20 and July 25 – 27 in Wortham’s Cullen Theater. Summer Chills is the Alley’s tradition of presenting stage mystery plays between seasons. This year Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest holds forth on the Hubbard Stage beginning July 10 and running through August 3.
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Among Houston Symphony’s shows this month at Jones Hall is a tribute to the music of Pink Floyd on July 11 – 12. The orchestra will accompany conductor Brent Havens and vocalist Randy Jackson, the same principals who replicated the music of Led Zeppelin with their sister show last year. Pop concerts taking place downtown this month include R&B legend Earth, Wind and Fire at Bayou Place’s Verizon Theater on July 12, two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist George Michael at Toyota Center on July 14 and rock band Motley Crue, also at Toyota, on July 22. Two events of note open to the public at the George R. Brown Convention Center this month: The U.S. KarateDo national championships and the summer Bridal Extravaganza are set for July 18 – 20 … in separate exhibit halls, of course. The karate competition takes place upstairs in hall B-3 on all three days, while the brides, and their entourages, will be out in force on ground-floor exhibit halls B and C on Saturday and Sunday.
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MUSEUM DISTRICT 1. THE MENIL COLLECTION menil.org
Thru August 10, Max Neuhaus: Circumscription Drawings and Max Neuhaus: A New Sound Work shows how using sound, an invisible medium, Neuhaus altered the way we see and experience the world. Sterne & Steinberg, thru September 7, exposes the couple. He, known primarily as the witty cartoonist for the New Yorker, while she has received the greatest attention as a painter associated with the Abstract Expressionists. Thru September 21, NeoHooDoo: Art for a Forgotten Faith will bring together an intergenerational group of artists who address ritual in the artistic process and the wider implications of spirituality in contemporary art.
2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY hcponline.org
John’s Kid Collection: a selection from the collection of John Cleary is showing thru July 13. John has served as a spirited, self-educated specialist and mentor to many, including the Houston Center for Photography. His gallery on Colquitt St. is a renowned Houston institution known for its focus on celebrated vintage work as well as timeless contemporary photographs. Also thru the 13th is the 2008 Fellowship Exhibition by Mary Magsamen & Stephan Hillerbrand and PictureThis! A collaborative program with The Children’s Hospital at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Clinic successfully integrates photography into the hospital’s art curriculum.
3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL rothkochapel.org
June 18, 12 – 1pm, Meditation and Healing A meditation is led by Jain practitioners Samani Akshay Pragya and Samani Vinay Pragya.
4. BYZANTINE FRESCO CHAPEL MUSEUM menil.org/Byzantine
Home to the only intact examples of 13th century Byzantine wall painting of this size and importance in the Western Hemisphere, these masterworks were stolen by thieves from a chapel in the Turkish-occupied town of Lysi, cut into pieces and smuggled off the island of Cyprus. Rescued and restored by the Menil Foundation, the dome and apse now reside on a long-term loan from the Church of Cyprus in an intimate chapel designed by award-winning architect Francois de Menil.
5. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT crafthouston.org
6. LAWNDALE ART CENTER lawndaleartcenter.org
ONE OF THE COOLEST SHOWS TAKES CENTER STAGE JULY 11 – AUGUST 9 – The Big Show, Lawndale Art Center’s annual open-call, juried exhibition has been an important venue through which emerging and under-represented Houston area artists gain exposure since the show’s conception in 1984.
7. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM buffalosoldiersmuseum.com
The permanent exhibition chronicles the African American military experience from the American Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War. The collection pays particular attention to the contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers during the westward expansion of America. One visitor called it “The best little museum to see while in Houston,” on citysearch.com last month.
8. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON hmh.org
Darfur: Photojournalists Respond is up thru August 17; Escaping Their Boundaries: The Children of Theresienstadt thru August 31.
10. THE HEALTH MUSEUM thehealthmuseum.org
2008 Summer Discovery Camps are a great summer activity for the kids offering a wide variety of age appropriate summer camps for children ages five to 13, thru August 22. Get grossed out with Grossology:The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body where you’ll explore the good, the bad and the downright ugly about how the body works thru September 1.
11. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE hmns.org
Mary Magsamen and Stephan Hillerbrand Forced Fields, 2007
9. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON cmhouston.org
Check out My Home, Planet Earth through September 7; children will understand how the choices they make regarding food, water and air impact their health. Happy Birthday, USA, July 1 – 6, with the Stars and Stripes Celebration. July 17 – 23, MindFest™ WonderWeek is a festival of designing, inventing and learning. July 24 – 30, Blast from the Past WonderWeek; July 31 – August 6, Great Create WonderWeek kicks off National Inventor’s Month with awe-inspiring activities.
The 5th in a series of juried exhibitions, CraftTexas 2008 showcases the best in Texas-made contemporary craft thru August 17. 18. july08 002houston
Experience the Grand Canyon 3D: River in Peril at the Wortham IMAX® Theatre thru August 21 or immerse yourself in Galápagos 3D. Perhaps Dinosaurs at the Wortham IMAX® Theatre is more your style. Dance under the dinosaurs, mingle among the marvelous minerals and flirt between the fossils at Mixers, Elixirs and IMAX® Fridays, through August 29, 6-10pm (*except Friday, July 4). Da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius inspires thru September 1 as does Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia.
12. HOUSTON ZOO houstonzoo.org
The zoo had its first ever birth of an endangered species last month: a rare Barbirusa pig named Hadiah – meaning “gift” in an Indonesian language. The newborn can be seen with her mother daily.
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13. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERYricegallery.org The Summer Window Display is up thru August. Although Rice Gallery is closed for the summer, the Summer Window can be enjoyed through the front glass of the gallery during regular building hours.
14. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON mfah.org
All opening on July 31: In the Forest of Fontainebleau: Painters and Photographers from Corot to Monet focuses on landscape paintings that were inspired by and created in the great expanse of forest just southeast of Paris, called the Forest of Fontainebleau. Houston Collects: African American Art examines the institutional and private efforts at collecting, documenting and preserving African American art during the 20th and 21st centuries in Houston. And The Black List Project: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders and Elvis Mitchell pairs photographer Greenfield-Sanders and public radio commentator and film critic Mitchell in presenting the stories of influential contemporary African Americans through photographic portraits and film interviews.
17. CZECH CULTURAL CENTER HOUSTON czechcenter.org What's hip.current.cool? Get on our list, e-mail us at events@002mag.com to make sure you're invited.
18. JOHN C. FREEMAN WEATHER MUSEUM wxresearch.org
Thru August check out the City on the Bayou: How What's hip.current.cool? Get the on our list, e-mail us at events@002mag.com to make sure you're invited. Flooding Has Shaped Houston and learn how weather, specifically the Houston area bayous’ propensity for flooding, has shaped Houston’s history and development as a community, through vintage photographs. KEY TO SYMBOLS
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15. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON camh.org
You’ve got about 20 days to check out The Old, Weird America. The exhibition borrows its inspiration and title— with the author’s blessing—from music and cultural critic Greil Marcus’ 1997 book examining the influence of folk music on Bob Dylan and The Band’s seminal album, “The Basement Tapes.”
16. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON cgjunghouston.org 19. july08 002houston
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YES, WE CAN! | RED BULL’S ART OF CAN AT THE GALLERIA
BARACK OBAMA PROBABLY DIDN’T EVEN NOTICE HE MADE IT INTO THE WAX MUSEUM. AFTER ALL, THAT’S SO OLD SCHOOL. IT’S HIS LATEST INCARNATION CRAFTED FROM ALUMINUM THAT SHOULD MAKE HIM PROUD: HIS PORTRAIT IS ONE OF 47 ALUMINUM ART PIECES ON DISPLAY AT THE GALLERIA THIS MONTH. THE 2008 RED BULL ART OF CAN SHOWCASES THE BEST ARTWORK CONSTRUCTED FROM OR INSPIRED BY THE UBIQUITOUS RED BULL CAN. This is Art of Can’s 7th edition and Houston is the only American city hosting the event this year. Houston artist and Art of Can judge Wayne Gilbert – infamous for his drawings made from cremated human remains – is enthusiastic about the show. “I think we are the strongest art city after New York and L.A. The art community here is vibrant and intellectually astute.” Past exhibit cities in the United States include Chicago and Dallas. Art of Can challenges artists from around the world to create original art inspired by the popular energy drink can. For the Houston edition, an impressive and eclectic panel of local judges sifted through a number of submissions. One artist will ultimately be awarded the top prize – a coveted all-expenses-paid trip to Art Basel, the world’s leading modern art exhibit in Switzerland. “In a year, this unknown guy could be selling his piece for a million dollars,” says artist Angelbert Metoyer, a Houston native now based in L.A. Vote by Sergio Aleman Jr. – Houston, TX who helped select pieces for the exhibit. “Two of the judges are collectors who are really good at spotting the next big thing and have collections that truly display where artists are going,” he adds, referring to Carolyn Farb and Lester Marks. Indeed, as Metoyer points out, this competition is a unique opportunity for artists to emerge from the shadows. Anyone can submit their work. It’s like the American Idol of the art world.
a large-scale cowboy boot constructed over a three-month period using 220 recycled Red Bull cans. Reverend Butter is well-known around town as an edgy performance ice sculptor. This new, longer-lasting creation will be displayed in a customdesigned, posh space in front of Neiman Marcus, along with the other chosen pieces. Also on display at The Galleria are a Houston Texan football helmet, a pinball machine and a bull kicking a china cabinet. One of Mackey’s favorites includes Olympic rings over a prayUnstoppable Wings ing figure, a reference to the by Sally Arizona of very current China Olympics Seattle, WA controversy. “I’m really interested in works that show politics. I love relevance in art. If you own a piece like that, many years down the line you can look back and reflect on history.” Rounding out the group of judges are Catherine Anspon, fine arts editor of Papercity; Rachel Cook, artist/curator and art writer for The Austin Chronicle; and Jonathon Glus, CEO of the Houston Arts Alliance. The show is curated by Wade Wilson of Wade Wilson Art. And while the 1st prize is an artist’s dream trip to Switzerland, second and third prizes are not too shabby: second is a trip to Art Basel Miami and third gets a solo show. The lucky three will be revealed during the VIP-only opening gala July 11. Winners will be fueling their future creative endeavors and toasting to their success with a certain energy drink, no doubt. Red Bull and vodka, anyone?
Metoyer, the youngest judge, has his own sights set on future collaborations with Red Bull. “I’d love to have them sponsor my projects.” Metoyer is hangin’ with the best of ’em. He is currently on a European tour designing sets for a ground-breaking musical project, Saul Williams’ The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust, produced by Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor. I spy a golden marketing opportunity! “Whoever came up with this idea at Red Bull is a genius,” says Apama Mackey, a local gallery owner and also one of the judges. “I love the concept and even the advertising campaign is great,” she gushes. (Giant, eye-catching billboards have been distracting city drivers for months.) The quality of the projects – some with lights and mechanical features – also blew her away. “You’d be ashamed at how creative some of these people are. It makes you think ‘Dammit! Why didn’t I think of that!” Houston finalists Reverend Butter and Christian Azul thought of “Big Ass Boot.” It is 20. july08 002houston
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Art of Can is a free public exhibit running July 12 – 25, 2008, at The Galleria. For more information, including a preview of the art or to vote online for “People’s Choice Award,” visit redbullartofcan.com.
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ANABATA, SOMETIMES CALLED THE “STAR FESTIVAL,” IS SAID TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM “THE FESTIVAL TO PLEAD FOR SKILLS” (WEAVING FOR GIRLS, HANDWRITING FOR MEN). IT CELEBRATES THE MEETING OF THE STAR-CROSSED LOVERS ORIHIME AND HIKOBOSHI. ORIHIME WOVE BEAUTIFUL CLOTH THAT HER FATHER COVETED. SHE SPENT SO MUCH TIME WEAVING THAT SHE FEARED SHE WOULD NEVER MEET A MAN AND MARRY. HER FATHER SET UP A MEETING WITH HIKOBOSHI. THE TWO FELL IN LOVE AND WERE MARRIED. ORIHIME STOPPED CREATING CLOTH, WHICH ANGERED HER FATHER. HE USED THE MILKY WAY, A RIVER MADE FROM STARS THAT CROSSES THE SKY, TO SEPARATE THE TWO. ORIHIME CRIED AT THE LOSS OF HER HUSBAND. HER FATHER WAS MOVED BY HIS DAUGHTER’S TEARS AND ALLOWED THE TWO TO MEET ONCE A YEAR (7TH DAY OF THE 7TH MONTH). THE FIRST TIME THEY TRIED TO MEET, THEY FOUND THE RIVER IMPASSABLE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO BRIDGE. ORIHIME’S FRESH TEARS BROUGHT A FLOCK OF MAGPIES THAT PROMISED TO MAKE A BRIDGE WITH THEIR WINGS SO THAT SHE COULD TRAVERSE THE RIVER. IF IT RAINS, THE MAGPIES CANNOT COME, AND THE TWO LOVERS MUST WAIT ANOTHER YEAR TO MEET. DON’T MISS OUT THIS YEAR ON THE VARIETY OF CULTURAL EVENTS OFFERED THIS MONTH. MONTH LONG, THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS 8PM The Tamarie Cooper Show @ Stages In this world premiere musical extravaganza, Tamarie plays herself and she shares the stage with Catastrophic favorites Kyle Sturdivant as her husband Zach and Walt Zipprian as her dog Rue. Daniel Adame, Noel Bowers, Tiffany Couser, Jaime Flowers, DeWitt Gravink, Christian Holmes, Richard Lyders, Jennifer Mathieu, Karina Pal-Montano, Charlesanne Rabensburg, Brandy Robichau, Karen Schlag, Jenni Rebecca Stephenson and Cary Winscott round out the cast. Thursdays $20; Fridays and Saturdays $25. 2, 5PM OPENING RECEPTION: Six Thousand Miles This collection of paintings is the most recent works of artist Daryl Gannon. During a three-month residency in Houston, he has created a number of paintings that evoke both memory and experience. All of the works have been constructed from a road trip taking him through Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California. He chooses not to offer date or location to the individ-
ual works so as to allow the viewer the opportunity to place the journey themselves – using their own travels to offer the images placement and time. Unlike previous works where he has used the physical act of painting, and evidence of such, to show time, this group utilizes the visual image to construct the past. See the work at Two Allen Center.
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11, 6PM OPENING RECEPTION: Journey – Paintings by Nicola Parente @ Gremillion & CO. “There is a meaning in every journey that is unknown to the traveler.” These words by Dietrich Bonhoeffer inspire Nicola Parente’s new work, Journey. In these expressive abstract paintings, imbued with movement, Parente draws the viewer into the journey as traveler. Parente’s upcoming solo exhibition follows on the heels of a dynamic season in which Parente was featured artist and collaborator for Domenic Walsh Dance Theater’s E_Merging_II, and selected for the Texas National 2008 and Texas Art 2008 juried exhibitions.
19, 6PM WINDOWS & MIRRORS – Paintings by Marcus Miller @ Bering & James Bering & James, Inc. is excited, eager and proud to announce a Homecoming and Solo Exhibition for Marcus Miller. Marcus creates eerie, haunting and illuminating monotypes that appear to glow and float from the page. Marcus was born and raised in Houston. He began attending the Rice University Summer Program for the Arts while in the 7th grade and at age 14 began life drawing classes. His work today continues to focus on the human form. Unlike most artists, Marcus has had the unique opportunity of studying the human anatomy from both sides of the skin because he is also a physician. 30, 6PM SPACETAKER CULTURE 365 KICK-OFF BASH @ The Continental Club Come on out and party at the Continental Club. Enjoy live music, great tacos from Tacos-A-Go-Go and network with artists and businesses that support the arts. Learn more about Spacetaker’s Culture 365 Program while having a good time, feeding your appetites and nourishing the arts. 21. july08 002houston
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WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? | HOW ARTISTS DRAW AT THE MENIL COLLECTION 1. SEURAT, Georges - Coin d’Usine Photographer: Hickey-Robertson for The Menil Collection, Houston 2. Claes Oldenburg - Proposal for a Façade for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, in the Shape of a Geometric Mouse, © Claes Oldenburg and Cooje van Bruggen
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EVER SINCE MAN CAST IMAGES OF LARGE ANIMALS ON THE CAVE WALLS OF LASCAUX, HE HAS BEEN DRAWING. WHAT BEGAN AS A MEANS TO CONVEY NARRATIVE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE LATER FOCUSED ON SPIRITUAL ICONOGRAPHY AND EVENTUALLY MUTATED ITSELF INTO THE TINY MASTERPIECES FOUND ON BATHROOM WALLS AND CRUMPLED SHEETS OF NOTEBOOK PAPER. DRAWING IS EXPONENTIALLY MORE DIVERSE THAN IT’S OFTEN GIVEN CREDIT FOR AND HOW ARTISTS DRAW, THE MENIL COLLECTION’S AMBITIOUS EXHIBITION OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORKS IN THE MEDIUM FROM THEIR COLLECTION, IS A MASTERFUL ASSORTMENT OF ART THAT BOTH REAFFIRMS AND CHALLENGES THE TRADITIONAL DEFINITION OF DRAWING. The number of 20th century masters in the Menil Collection is staggering, and the exhibition includes multiple works by Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, Georges Seurat, Willem de Kooning, Marcel Duchamp, Roy Lichtenstein, Agnes Martin, Robert Ryman and a plethora of others. Entire galleries are dedicated to works by Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns, adjacent to seminal works by single artists – moving chronologically through the early masters to the modernists, from Pop to the present – highlighting drawing techniques and processes as they’ve changed over more than a century. The exhibition is also the formal introduction of the museum’s plans to form the Menil Drawing Institute and Study Center, which will focus on collecting, researching and exhibiting drawings. One of the most surprising aspects of the show is the inclusion of studies for other works (often for other mediums),
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acknowledging the sculptural intentions of artists like Donald Judd whose untitled work on paper (1982) is a study for a vertical triptych of the artist’s trademark square-shaped structures. A small gallery dedicated to Claes Oldenberg focuses on his study of a geometrical mouse head in an array of sculptural and conceptual configurations, including a model for a Mouse Museum and an installation of filthy cushions that pour off the wall and onto the ground in the silhouette of the vermin’s geometrical head. The most captivating work in the show is also the only one to feature natural light. The use of the Renzo Piano-designed curvilinear ceiling windows are reserved for the final piece in the exhibition, a monumentally scaled work by internationally renowned sculptor Richard Serra, whose “Wedge” (2008) is a 38-foot long plank mounted to one of the gallery’s walls. Subtle and painterly (almost invisible) vertical lines cascade downward from a slanted horizontal top line that creeps upward from left to right. The highly minimal and charismatic piece isn’t constructed from steel like much of Serra’s work, but instead, paintstick on Belgian linen, as evidenced by its fuzzy edges, only visible incredibly close to the surface.
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Although it’s not a work on paper like the vast majority of featured drawings, the wedge ‘drawn’ on the final gallery’s wall is an ode to new ways of approaching and perceiving the traditional medium. It also suggests the forward-thinking direction of the Menil’s future drawing center as they continue to remain one of the country’s foremost authorities on modern and contemporary art.
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BLACK AND SILVER SCREENS
It’s summertime and many arts organizations take a much-needed vacation in July and our arthouse friends are no exception. Heading out to trip the light fantastic will be the folks at the Aurora Picture Show, DiverseWorks and Rice Cinema. But take heart, the silver screens of many other venues will still be flickering, including those at the Alamo Drafthouse (alamodrafthouse.com). In case you missed it when it was released in the summer 1996 (has it really been that long?!), Independence Day is showing at their Mason Park and West Oaks locations on July 4 and 5, at 10pm. On July 6 at 7pm, West Oaks is holding a special fundraising screening of Serenity hosted by Can’t Stop the Serenity, a global organization devoted to raising awareness for the charity Equality Now, an organization that works to protect the human rights of women around the world, focusing on reforming discriminatory laws and practices. The “2008 Summer Israeli Film Series” continues this month, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center (jcchouston.org) with films screening at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston once or twice a month through the end of August, including Something Sweet on July 17 at 7:30pm. It’s a heartwarming film of the community and family life in a small agricultural town in northern Israel. BOOKS AND MOVIES Movies The Store (moviesthestore.com) has partnered with Domy Books (domystore.com) to present “Wednesday Movie Nights” and with the Houston Public Library Central Branch (houstonlibrary.org) for “Celluloid and Paper: The Film and Book Club.” The Museum of Fine Arts (mfah.org) hosts the nationally touring film series “Global Lens” with five films at the MFAH in July and five more at Rice Cinema in September. The prestigious
Global Film Initiative has two admirable objectives: to introduce young audiences (middle, high school and college students) to contemporary world cinema and to familiarize devotees of arthouse fare with the diversity and excellence of cinema from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. The five films being screened this month are Bunny Chow; The Kite (Le Cerf-volant); Kept and Dreamless (Las mantenidas sin sueños); The Custodian (El Custodio) and All for Free (Sve džaba). And Juno’s Ellen Page stars as a punked-out kid in The Tracey Fragments. Be sure to check the Discovery Green site, discoverygreen.com, for ongoing film screenings with both the MFAH and the Aurora Picture Show.
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covercontest@002mag.com The historic Landmark River Oaks Theatre (landmarktheatres.com) is screening Brick Lane (opening July 4); Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (opening July 4) and Save Grace (opening July 18). The Wackness unspools at the Angelika Film Center (angelikafilmcenter.com) on July 18 – it’s the story of a young man sowing his wild oats in New York City in 1994 when Mayor Giuliani has implemented his anti-fun initiatives against “crimes” like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. If you’re looking for something for kids, check out all the summer movie festivals: The Studio Movie Grill/Copperfield (studiomoviegrill.com); Rave Motion Pictures’ Yorktown 15 Theater (ravemotionpictures.com); St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (smumc.org); the Regal Marq*E Stadium 23 (fandango.com/edwardshoustonmarqe23andimax_aaojh/theaterpage); The Museum of Fine Arts’ “Family Flicks” series (this month is Bringing Up Baby on July 6 at 2pm) and Pearland Parks and Recreation’s free “Friday Night Flic” series (pearlandparks.com/fridaynight.shtm). Another G-rated film coming out July 2 is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, the story of the aspiring reporter and her many escapades with animals, hobos and criminals.
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
“PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THE FULL EXTENT OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE,” ROCHELLE TAFOLLA OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF HOUSTON AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS SAYS. “THEY DON’T KNOW WE DO BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EXAMS…THAT WE HAVE MID-LIFE SERVICES FOR WOMEN GOING THROUGH MENOPAUSE. PARENTS DON’T KNOW WE PROVIDE COURSES FOR THEM TO TALK TO THEIR CHILDREN.” Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas, Inc. emerged during a period where even talking about contraceptives was frowned upon. Formerly known as The Maternal Health Center, Planned Parenthood was established in 1936 to ensure the right and ability of all individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health by providing health services, education and advocacy. The organization recently merged with the Louisiana affiliate and has centers spread out across the Southeast region from Houston to the Mississippi Delta. The most common misconception about the organization (drum roll, please) is that it’s for college students. “It’s for everybody,” Tafolla says. “It’s not just a place to go to when you’re in college; it’s a place you can continue going to.” Planned Parenthood offers STD examinations, gynecological exams, contraceptives, pap tests, HPV vaccinations, abortions and vasectomies. Through a Women’s Health Program, applicants who qualify can receive many of these services free of charge for a year. The organization also does advocacy work and has a teen clinic. “Part of our mission is to make sure that legislators know that they have a role in how people get health care,” Tafolla says. “We have educators go into schools, corporations, private homes. We just go wherever people need us.” The topics of the courses range from how to build healthy relationships and values to safe sex and puberty.
Although the majority of the clients are women, the clinics also provide services for male clients. “I think most people come here because they need health care and they don’t have an affordable and confidential place to go. Most are uninsured and they don’t have anywhere else to go to get an affordable exam. We pride ourselves on making sure that people can get accurate nonjudgmental health care so that they can make decisions about what’s best for their life and their health.” “Planned Parenthood is about teaching people the importance of parenthood and how important it is to plan that in your life, she says in an upbeat tone. “I believe very strongly in women protecting their health, independently and with no one else’s interference or ideology.” Another great asset of the organization is the volunteer base, she says. Last year Planned Parenthood had close to 400 volunteers in Houston clinics who put in over 10,000 hours of service. Volunteers have responsibilities as varied as file clerking to escorting clients into the health center when protesters are present. “Some serve as handholders at the teen clinics,” Tafolla says, “for teens that are nervous about examinations.” Planned Parenthood has many events throughout the year. In January the organization holds a luncheon to celebrate the Roe vs. Wade decision and in May they host a Power of Possibilities breakfast as an introduction to the organization and their mission. Quarterly, Planned Parenthood brings together young professionals at Cocktails for a Cause. In October they also host a gala. At this year’s gala Planned Parenthood will be celebrating its 72nd year. One of the most exciting events is the Party Like a Rockstar costume party. “People get to dress up as the rockstar they always fantasized about being.” But the celebrations aren’t the only reason Tafolla loves Planned Parenthood. “I get to read feedback because I’m with marketing and it’s always heartwarming to see what’s going on and the nice things people write. It’s an amazing service that we provide and it’s great to see the effect of that reflected on people’s faces. I experience it vicariously and there’s no better feeling.”
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The Health Museum kicked off its 2008 Casino Night Fundraiser with a cocktail party at Voice. Casino Night is the Museum’s highly anticipated annual fundraising event that includes entertainment, casino games, fabulous silent auction items and a dynamic crowd. More than 150 of The Health Museum’s young supporters turned out to celebrate the announcement of this year’s Casino Night Chairs, Katherine Orellana and Lauren Elizabeth Summerville, and Co-Chair Amanda Mills.
EVENT COCKTAIL PARTY WHY TO KICK OFF THE HEALTH MUSEUM’S CASINO NIGHT WHERE VOICE IN THE HOTEL ICON WHEN MAY 13
Nick Espinosa, Carla Valencia de Martinez
Derrick Dalcour, Lacey Dalcour
Danny Villarreal, Andrea Pro, Billy Whitaker
Kent Oliver, Errol Mclaughlin
Zach Hunt, KC Gifford, Ashley Wehrly, Stuart Rosenberg
Traci Lee, Marcy DeLuna
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LIVING SMART WITH PATRICIA GRAS
Living Smart airs on Sundays at 3pm and repeats Thursdays at 1pm.
LaVERNE WILLIAMS When I was 21 years old I spent a semester in Rome, Italy. It was one of the most fabulous experiences of my life. I took art and architecture courses and my classes took place in the streets, churches, buildings and ancient designs of Rome. At the time, we weren’t so aware of architecture’s impact on the environment. We didn’t talk about global warming either. Today I can’t think of architecture without thinking “green.”
Green designs take into consideration our health, durability, maintainability and sustainability. I invited LaVerne Williams to Living Smart so he could share why we should be going green in our designs. “We are using so many resources on the planet right now. We are overexceeding the biocapacity of the earth and we can’t continue. It’s not sustainable; we have to build green if we are going to have a future. If our chil-
THE MOTHER ART IS ARCHITECTURE. WITHOUT AN ARCHITECTURE OF OUR OWN WE HAVE NO SOUL OF OUR OWN CIVILIZATION. Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright said without our own architecture, our civilization has no soul; green architecture may be where we begin to find our soul again. LaVerne Williams pioneered green architecture in Houston in the seventies, a few years before I went to Rome. He is acknowledged as one of the grandfathers of today’s green building movement. At the time, most of his clients found his concepts a bit strange. He soldiered on. Today he lectures here and around the country about green architecture and global warming, subjects that are becoming more mainstream by the minute.
dren and grandchildren and future generations are going to have a future,” says Williams. Williams defines “going green” as using materials that do no harm to the planet. “For example, instead of building out of plastic for your siding, we should be using something that is more sustainable, or use wood floors, concrete floors or tile floors instead of floors or carpets that contain toxic products.” He often mentions toxic products because he has identified a number of problems with home design and construction that can lead to poor indoor air quality and illness 26. july08 002houston
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among those living in the home, so he’s concerned for the health of his clients as well as the planet. Today when Williams speaks, people listen. Global warming is a threat. Gas prices and our electric bills are going up. “When you wake up in the morning in a healthy green home, you know you are making a difference for you and your family – not only for you and your family but for the whole planet,” says Williams. For more information on this topic, go to our website www.houstonpbs.org/livingsmart under LaVerne Williams. Share your tips on the subject by either calling 713.743.8513 or e-mailing livingsmart@houstonpbs.org. Patricia Gras is an Emmy award-winning journalist and the producer and host of You can reach her at patriciagras@blogspot.com
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IMAGINE YOUR BOSS SAYING, "YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT, IS TO FLY TO PARIS – FRANCE (NOT TEXAS!) TO EXPLORE AN ÜBER-CHIC DEPARTMENT STORE. OH, AND WE’LL THROW IN A HANDSOME HUNK, TOO." Of course, you’d do just what I did: Grab your passport and run to the airport before she realized she could’ve gone instead! Jet lag, what jet lag? Good bubbly cures that. And if I was feeling woozy, it was more likely the beefcake, but we’ll get to him later . . . My mission: to explore Printemps – French for spring – the forgotten “grand magasin’’ (department store) next to fashion giant Galeries Lafayette on Boulevard Haussmann. When Printemps opened in 1865, it was the only Parisian building with electricity. A decade later, it was the first department store with an elevator. Now, thanks to a new CEO and new attitude, the slumbering sister has become branché (super hip) again. Taking an American approach to retail, Printemps transformed itself from faded and dark to airy and bright. Add to that online shopping (printemps.com/international) and personal shoppers (a rarity in France) who speak 12 languages combined. “Everything has to be on trend and luxurious,’’ says Eva Glélé, spokesperson for Printemps.
Printemps du Luxe
Dries Van Noten
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PROVOCATIVE INDEED.
The elite floor has its own escalator, which deposits you in heaven (i.e., your accountant’s hell). We’re talking Dior, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Lanvin and France’s only DeBeers. Like Marie Antoinette, you’re plied with caviar, champagne and Ladurée’s melt-inyour-mouth macaroons – and before spending a single Euro! A few sips, a few bites and suddenly, the 10-carat DeBeers solitaire that’s so flawless it glitters in the dark seems affordable at $4 million (Honeeeey, pleeease).
What goes best with a new wardrobe? A makeover, naturally! The Printemps Coiff’Bar cuts, styles and extends hair; Anastasia Brow Studio grooms facial caterpillars; and Mavala pedicure bar revives tootsies. Should those credit-card carting fingers fail, revive them with a hand massage with La Prairie’s caviar skincare cream. Then again, a renewed purpose can be costly: two floors hold 250 brands of makeup, skin and hair care from Chanel, Payot, By Terry and Leonor Greyl.
A concierge also delivers your dreams (for a fee, natch). Want designer Inès de la Fressange as your personal shopper? Done. A suite from the Hôtel Bristol recreated on the rooftop terrace so you can sleep under the stars without forsaking 600-thread sheets? Done. Convince your beau that $4 million is a bargain for a bauble? Get real.
Fate delivered us from that temptation in the form of a debonaire dude in fragrance. With his Al Pacino eyes and rakish fedora, he seemed a movie star. Close. Romano Ricci is the great-grandson to couturier Nina Ricci and heir to L’air du Temps. One of Paris’ biggest Romeos, he’s launched his own fragrance line, Juliette Has a Gun, “a weapon of seduction.’’ “Women are my inspiration,’’ says the playboy parfumeur. Was that a wink – or my Romano Ricci wicked imagination? Oh, dear.
OUR HEAVEN, OF COURSE, IS THE SHOE FLOOR, EUROPE’S LARGEST, AT 9,842 SQUARE FEET, WITH 70 BRANDS. For solemates, that’s Robert Clergerie, Roger Vivier and Giorgio Armani. Such sandals need a worthy ensemble from fashionforward Alexander McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester, Burberry Prorsum and Dries Van Noten. And beneath it all, you’ve got to have the world’s most luscious lingerie, located in the basement. And yes, they’re selling sex toys alongside Agent Provocateur lingerie. 28. july08 002houston
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Overwhelmed? Join the club. Two more buildings await: the men’s store (seven floors) and home furnishings (nine floors). Reaching them can be slow; 60,000 spectators pass Printemps’ windows daily, and who can blame them? Last year, the store asked a dozen top designers not only to create a window, but appear in it. Live. For
THE SEPTUAGENARIAN CREATOR OF CHANEL, LAGERFELD AND FENDI COLLECTIONS FILLED HIS WINDOW WITH BOOKS, FORMING
hours. Starting with Karl Lagerfeld.
A THRONE, FROM WHICH HE VOGUED (like Madonna). French fave Isabel Marant and celeb-adored shoe designer Christian Louboutin also window-wowed. Others are rumored for fall, again live and on cable Channel Paris Première. Printemps’ riveting TV and subway ads include a collaboration of New York-based photographers and Harper’s Bazaar contributors Stephen Gan and David Sims. They ignite a craving – to extend our trip. So much store, so little time.
WHERE TO STAY, DREAM SHOPPING CAN BE A HEADY EXPERIENCE, BUT SOONER OR LATER, YOU’VE GOT TO LAND. HERE ARE DOWN-TO-EARTH INSIDER TIPS:
• Show your passport at Printemps welcome desk (64, Boulevard Haussmann, 01 42 82 50 00) and receive 10 percent off for the day. And get the city’s best view – free – from the ninth floor terrace at Printemps’ home store. • By government decree, department stores can slash prices only on set dates (seriously). Printemps’ plummet 30-50 percent – even 80 percent – through July 29, then again in January.
• Where to stay? Most convenient is the Edouard VII, a veddy British hotel three blocks from Printemps (edouard7hotel.com, starting at $7700). Steeped in sensuality is the updated Hôtel Balzac, near the Champs Elysée, with half-canopies and crystals dangling from velvet-striped shaded lamps (hotelbalzac.com, starting at $7735). And if Paris doesn’t count without a room flaunting the Eiffel Tower, check into the pricey Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière (fouquets-barriere.com, starting at $1,070).
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ONE GREAT B I G S H O W
ONE GREAT DOPP KIT
Lawndale Art Center’s annual invitation to artists living within 100 miles of Houston to submit artworks for a chance to be included in its annual opencall, juried exhibition, The Big Show, and a shot at one of three cash prizes takes place with an opening reception on Friday, July 11. This year’s Guest Juror, Aram Moshayedi, Curator, LA><ART, Los Angeles, CA, will select the show and three award winners who will be revealed at the recepion from 6:30 – 8:30pm. The exhibit runs thru August 9. Emerging artists selected for The Big Show have received gallery representation and greater exposure for their work as a result. Eileen Maxson, recipient of the Texas Prize in 2005, first exhibited her winning video in the Big Show 2003. First Prize in the 2003 Big Show went to Robert Pruit whose work was included in the 2006 Whitney Biennial in New York City, NY.
All you bikers, aspiring or not – this is the coolest kit we’ve seen. Kiehl’s Limited Edition Jesse James Dopp Kit hit stores last month, so if you can’t fulfill your dream of a Chopper, at least you can pack Jesse’s favorite Kiehl’s grooming items. The rugged pack is embossed with a one-of-a-kind emblem, and will withstand any long summer road trips. $66 will get you the White Eagle Shave Cream, Facial Fuel Energizing Moisturizer and Face Wash, and the Ultimate Man Scrub Bar. Only at Kiehl’s stores.
ONE GREAT YEAR, for Baume & Mercier, currently celebrating their 175th year. CEO Michael Nieto was in Houston for a collaboration between the famed watchmaker and the world’s most prestigious photographers’ cooperative – Magnum Photos – for an exhibit called Moments in Time, which exhibited in New York and Houston. The face of such a prestigious brand is young and full of life. Nieto is a dynamic, charming businessman with many passions. Among them is passion for design. The newest Iléa collection evolved from the calla lily. Inspired by the curves and purity of the flower, Nieto found similarities between the flower and the sensual nature of a woman. From the watch’s mother of pearl face to the detail of a diamond in the crown, even the last second decision (two weeks prior to production) to change the dial’s shape to an oval rather than a circle – the Iléa is an homage to women. The exhibit is no longer in Houston, but visit baume-and-mercier.com for other collaborations.
ONE GREAT LUU J. Silver will have jewelry designer Chan Luu for a very rare personal appearance on Friday, July 18. You’ve seen those wrap bracelets with pearls, coral, turquoise whatever your heart desires – Luu has featured them in this coveted bracelet seen dangling from the wrists of many stars. A trunk show will be held from 11am – 6pm to introduce Luu’s fine jewelry collection and naturally, the “wrap bracelet.” Dog lovers bring your wallets: partial proceeds from the trunk show will benefit Saving Animals’ Fix Houston. For more information on J. Silver, visit www.jsilverjewelry.net or call 713.807.1644.
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Christian Louboutin and One&Only Resorts (oneandonlyresorts.com) entered an exclusive partnership to create a limited collection of espadrilles exclusively for the resort making this Louboutin’s first-ever resort collaboration. They will be priced at $375.
GOT MILK
RETAIL On July 30 Pearland will get its own highly anticipated Town Center. From Macy’s to Barnes & Noble as well as over 50 stores and restaurants including American Eagle, Vans, Holliset, B.J.’s Brewhouse, Chico’s, Coldwater Creek, Victoria’s Secret and Brooks Brothers Country Club. Dillard’s, Au Bon Pain and Coach, among others, will open later in the year. A five-day celebration is scheduled with performances and exhibitions and giveaways. For more information, visit pearlandtowncenter.com. OVER AT THE GALLERIA, ED HARDY OPENS IN AUGUST; THE GALLERIA TENNIS & ATHLETIC CLUB IS OPENING THIS SUMMER IN THE SAME SITE AS THE UNIVERSITY CLUB; GEOX AND FOOT LOCKER OPEN IN SEPTEMBER AND ADIDAS WILL OPEN IN OCTOBER.
GRAPES LOCAL STEAKHOUSE PERRY’S RECENTLY LAUNCHED ITS PRIVATE-LABEL NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND CHARDONNAY AFTER TWO YEAR. PERRY’S SOMMELIERS DISCOVERED AN ENTIRE VINTAGE AND PURCHASED IT.
BEAUTY
Naked Body + Bath celebrates their one-year anniversary at their flagship store with a “Pampering and Wellness Bazaar” on Friday, July 25, from 6 to 9pm along with Total Body Magazine. Enjoy complimentary chair massages, foot soaks, refreshments and giveaways at the 2516 Times Blvd. location in Houston’s Rice Village. nakedbodyandbath.com.
FASHION Tom’s Shoes (starting in May 2006, they’ve given over 10,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina, 50,000 in South Africa, by giving a pair for every pair purchased) has had quite the positive effect on the fashion community. CommonThreadz recently launched commonthreadz.org to provide much-needed school uniforms to orphans and vulnerable children in developing nations, marrying art and fashion to do so. For every garment sold, a school uniform is donated.
IT IS HURRICANE SEASON AFTER ALL… AND THE RANDOM UNPREDICTABLE RAIN SHOWERS ABOUND. A RAIN-SOAKED ITALIAN LEATHER BAG DOES NOT A HAPPY FASHIONISTA MAKE. NOW YOU CAN PROTECT THE RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE BAG WITH RAIN COUTURE. THE $55-85 INVESTMENT AIN’T SO BAD.
Borden dairy debuted the Perfect Pour Bottle, a new ergonomically designed 96 fluid oz., last month. The no-slip jug will be available in Texas only.
Local billion-dollar hair company, Farouk Systems, Inc., will stop all manufacturing in South Korea and China so it can begin manufacturing from Houston where the company currently has 3 warehouses.
ART MEET & GREET THE REAL (ART) WORLD RESIDENTS CO-SPONSORED BY ART LIES: THIS IS THE TRUE STORY OF FOUR ARTISTS, PICKED TO SHARE A STUDIO, WORK TOGETHER AND HAVE THEIR CREATIVE PROCESS DOCUMENTED, TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE START MAKING ART AND START GETTING REAL. FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE SUMMER, DIVERSEWORKS TURNS OVER THE 3000-SQ.-FT. MAIN GALLERY TO FOUR ARTISTS SELECTED TO TAKE PART IN THE REAL (ART) WORLD VISUAL ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM. THE ARTISTS ARE GIVEN A LARGE SPACE, A STIPEND AND SUPPLIES TO CREATE NEW WORK IN A PRESSURE-FREE ENVIRONMENT. AS PART OF THIS YEAR’S RESIDENCY, DIVERSEWORKS IS EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH ART LIES AT A MEET AND GREET TO INTRODUCE THIS YEAR’S RESIDENTS: MARIA GUZMAN, TINA KOTRLA, KIA NEILL AND ERIC ZAPATA. THE REAL (ART) WORLD RESIDENCY BEGINS JUNE 23 AND LASTS THROUGH JULY 26, AND THE ART LIES MEET AND GREET EVENT WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY 10, 6-8PM.
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EVENT SUMMER LIKE IT’S HAUTE WHY TO BENEFIT HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER WHERE THE DRAKE WHEN MAY 17
Thommy Douglass, Ally Shell
Charles & Robin Reimer
Yuan Yuan Zhang, Jeff Smith
Julia Etherington, Cliff Parker
In another fabulous event, Neal Hamil Modeling Agency and 002houston joined forces to throw one of the "hautest" parties of the summer as of yet. Solution salon glammed Hamil’s models who graced the runway in La Mode’s summer swimsuit fashions and beachwear. Models strutted down the runway fitted into The Drake’s downstairs area.
Jeff Shell, Elaine Dillard
Model Kristin Qualia
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July 4th day out!
OH, SAY, CAN YOU SEE … THE FIREWORKS FROM YOUR BACKYARD? NO, WELL THEN CHEVY’S FREEDOM OVER TEXAS EVENT WITH FIREWORKS PRESENTED BY SHELL IS THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO PACK THE BLANKET, SAMMITCHES AND SODAS AND HEAD ON OVER TO ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK WHERE THE KIDS CAN WHOO AND AHHH AT THE LARGEST LAND-BASED FIREWORKS SHOW IN THE NATION (ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS YEAR’S SHOW IS THE CITY’S LARGEST TO DATE). JUST DON’T FORGET TO PACK UP SOME OF THESE ESSENTIALS SO YOU CAN LOOK BACK AND SAY THAT YOU CAME, SAW AND CONQUERED THIS YEAR’S FESTIVITIES. O’ER THE LAND OF THE FREE, AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE … HAPPY 232TH BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!
by Kristina Vaquero-Nemec Photography by Gabrielle Nissen
1. ESSENTIALS BLANKET BY JJ Cole - $29.95 | babiesrus.com 2. DIAPERS & WIPES POD BY JJ COLE - $14.95 | babiesrus.com 3. SQUIRT BABY FOOD SPOON BY BOON - $9.99 | organicallyhatched.com 4. FLUID SIPPY CUP BY BOON - $8.99 | organicallyhatched.com
5. SNACK BALL BY BOON $8.99 | organicallyhatched.com 6. STARS & STRIPES SWIM TRUNKS - $6.99 | Target stores 7. ROBEEZ ANCHOR SOFT SOLE SHOES - $27.95 | robeez.com 8. BPA-FREE SIGG WATER BOTTLES - $16.99 | diapersetc.com 9. INFANT SUN GLASSES $8.50 | gap.com
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EVENT BAYOU BEND COCKTAIL PARTY, CHILDREN’S PARTY & GARDEN PARTY WHY ANNUAL TRIO OF PARTIES WHERE OPEN-SIDED TENT BY MCDUGALD-STEELE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS WHEN APRIL 25-27
Each event, hosted by different chairs, changed the décor of the tent to fit the theme of their party. The themes – “Moon Dance,” “Candy Land” and “Southern Sunday Evening” – took place with various activities to entertain guests including bites and music for the cocktail and garden party and a petting zoo and more for the children. Amegy Bank served as the major underwriter for the fourth year in a row.
Anne-Laure Stephens & daughter
Brady Knight & Truett Knight
Michelle Foutch & daughter
Chairmen Cecile Coneway Puckett & Liz Nau Stepanian
Three generations: Barbara Robertson, Christine Morenz, Laura
Marc Schindler and family
Meaghan Rubey & son
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age 27 sign Capricorn origin Corpus Christi occupation Burrito enthusiast (Chipotle marketing)
age 23 sign Gemini origin Mission Viejo, CA occupation Graphic Designer, Public Relations
Photography Aaron M. Sprecher
3 JEREMY P. DANIEL age 35 sign Libra origin Houstonian occupation Vice President, The Daniel Group & Dan Temps
1. ILIANA RODRIGUEZ •Where is you favorite place to shop? Langford Market & Method in Rice Village •What is the worst fashion trend you loved? Permed bangs (YIKES!) •What do you like most about Houston? The traffic?? No zoning laws— I can find almost everything I need right in my backyard. •What is your favorite sport? Bocce ball, dancing.
2. ZACH HUNT •If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be? Michel Basquiat. •What do you like most about Houston? The amazing people and opportunities here that constantly present themselves on a silver platter. •Where do you plan to go on your next vacation? London, Biarritz, Barcelona. •How would you describe your style? Contemporary eclectic. •What is your favorite movie? Anything by Christopher Guest.
3. JEREMY P. DANIEL •Where is you favorite place to shop? Nordstrom •If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be? They are all too fake. None. •If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy? A house in Costa Rica. •Who is your favorite musician? Willie Nelson. •What was your most embarrassing moment? Why would I put that in a magazine?
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NEIMAN MARCUS 713.621.7100 + NORDSTROM 832.201.2700 + EYE ELEGANCE 713.622.4411 + TRUE RELIGION 713.629.2211 + JEWELRY MART 281.579.9233 + BLUE HAND 713.666.2583 + DEUTSCH & DEUTSCH 713.627.7787 + J.CREW 713.626.2739
1. I can’ t stand tan lines so bandeau tops are a must.
Seven 7 floral bikini $29 each piece @ sea-swimwear.com
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4. Pretty and functional. The loop serves as a holder for sunglasses so you don’ t stretch them out by placing them on your head. La Loop Vintage brass beads “neck-
lace” $195 @ Eye Elegance Coated canvas keeps my phone, ipod and camera dr y and sand free. Make your
5. The serape boho feel to this bag sold me. It just screams beach/sand friendly.
own at Sew Crafty in the Heights (Carla needs to add the address)
6. Oh yes! I found a light weight pashmina, at a great price and in amazing cobalt blue!
“Phoebe” rainbow stripe tote $398 @ True Religion
Cobalt blue silk/cashmere blend lightweight pashmina $68 @ J.Crew 7. Guaranteed for life, this sandal is the way to go on the beach.
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Bienvenido a Miami… THE GIRLS IN MIAMI AREN’T SCARED TO SHOW A LITTLE SKIN, I.E., LITTLE BOTTOMS OR ACCESSORIZE THEIR BEACHWEAR. HERE, ANYTIME (EVEN BEACH-TIME) IS A TIME TO SHINE. I WENT A LITTLE MORE BOHO THAN J.LO.
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watch $330 @ Deutsch & Deutsch
OOPS! - In March we featured Ann Sheffield’s fine jewelry line 88. Her pieces’ prices in the spread were incorrect. The correct price for the whiskey quartz stud earring is $1,100 and they’re available @ shopbop.com. The pear-shaped bangle is $1,000 @ Barney’s NY Madison Avenue or Beverly Hills.
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EVENT CADILLAC PRIMAVERA FEATURING SIMON FASHION NOW WHY PREVIEW SPRING FASHIONS & BENEFIT THE SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND WHERE POLAR ICE GALLERIA WHEN APRIL 24 This 11-day event unfolded with a luxury runway fashion show event in a lush spring setting. Guests were treated to the chicest spring fashions and trends, all available for purchase. The public enjoyed viewing the show from common areas around the rink. More than one million visitors experienced almost two weeks of Primavera extravaganza.
Angelica Chapman, Joyce Imarato
Amber Bell, Jody Schmal
Tabitha Pagel
Jessica, Stacey and Rachel Summers
Natalie Wahl, Edward Sanchez
Shannon Cordray, Michelle Yeglic
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name sarah gabbart | BOUTIQUE SEW CRAFTY HOUSTON | years in operation less than 1 address 3210 white oak | phone number 713.863.1144 | website www.sewcraftyhouston.com
A LIFELONG DIY DEVOTEE, SARAH HAS LOVED TO MAKE STUFF SINCE SHE WAS FIRST ABLE TO GRIP A PAIR OF SAFETY SCISSORS. AT THE TENDER AGE OF 12 SHE LEARNED TO SEW ON HER GRANDMA’S OLD MACHINE AND HAS LOVED IT EVER SINCE! AFTER A BRIEF STINT AT PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN, SARAH RETURNED TO HOUSTON TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS AND BE CLOSE TO HER FAMILY. WHEN SHE REALIZED THAT HOUSTON LACKED A COMMUNITY SPACE TO TAKE CRAFT CLASSES AND ENJOY OPEN STUDIO TIME, SHE JUMPED AT THE CHANCE TO OPEN SEW CRAFTY HOUSTON AND NOW SPENDS HER DAYS HELPING OTHERS LEARN TO MAKE STUFF. CURRENT OBSESSION: Gocco – it’s a Japanese printing machine that is easy, fun and lets you reproduce original art for anything from invitations and note cards to t-shirts and tote bags! DESIGN INSPIRATION | ICON: My grandmother – she is the only person on Earth that can rock a sparkly American flag vest and look fabulous. HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS BUSINESS? I have been a lifelong crafter and have always wanted a local space to take sewing classes that didn’t require me to A) enroll in college for them or B) drive to the ’burbs. Finding no place to meet other people like me, take classes or buy supplies, I decided to take on creating that place myself!
WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER BOUTIQUES? More than offering strictly retail items, we offer a unique experience with our classes and workshops. People can do everything from learning the basics of sewing and knitting to making their very own reusable grocery totes. There is something for people of all skill levels and styles. Plus, we’re here strictly to have fun and make stuff! WHAT ARE YOU COVETING THIS SEASON? The Moop Market Tote – they are a small design company offering handmade bags and their Market Tote is Etsy.com’s “It Bag.” I love that it’s enormous enough to fit all your necessities – a large planner, wallet, keys, tiny dog, kitchen sink…
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1. Be you. There is something to be said for knowing who you are and letting it shine through your wardrobe!
2. Dress for your body – I know I’ll never be as tall and
skinny as Nicole Kidman, so I don’t wear skinny jeans. They’re just not for me!
3. Look for unique accessories! There are many small, independent designers out there who offer handmade bags and jewelry – when you buy from them you are getting an original piece of art and supporting the artist. 4. Don’t let anyone rain on your parade. Seriously – whether it’s someone making fun of your shoes or criticizing your latest presentation, don’t let others step on something you are proud of! 5. Lighten up. I am a giant nerd and I’m OK with that
– my friends are awesome, I have a wonderful husband that makes me laugh and a supportive family. If I dwelled on how ungraceful I am or how goofy my smile is I would never have time to enjoy life!
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THANK YOU, CHARLIE! DESPERATE TO UPDATE YOUR ACCESSORIES WITHOUT SPENDING ALL YOUR GAS MONEY? WE UNDERSTAND … IT’S NOT EXACTLY THE BEST TIME TO BE SPLURGING ON THAT PLATINUM NUMBER WITH DIAMONDS YOU’VE BEEN PINING OVER. BUT THANKFULLY YOU DON’T HAVE TO THINK IN TERMS OF ALL OR NOTHING – LET’S SAY BEGGAR OR BEJEWELED – IN THIS TOPSY-TURVY ECONOMIC CLIMATE. CHARMING CHARLIE OFFERS A CHEAP YET CHIC SELECTION OF JEWELRY FOR THE “TEMPORARILY” FINANCIALLY LESS ENDOWED.
1. Rings - $14.97 2. Wooden bead bracelet $9.97 3. Bone triangle bracelet $7.97 4. Bone bangles $7.97 ea. 5. Animal print earrings $7.95 6. Three strand bone necklace $24.97 7. Black & white bone necklace (comes with matching earrings) $29.97 8. Stack of animal print bangles $7.97 to $14.97 9. Giraffe print wallet and clutch $19.97 ea. All available at Charming Charlie. For locations, visit charmingcharlie.com.
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IF YOU’RE A DIPTYQUE FAN, YOU ARE GOING TO DIE AT THE NEW COLLECTION OF SCENTS. L’EAU DE L’EAU, L’EAU DE NÉROLI AND L’EAU DES HESPÉRIDES – YOU’LL HAVE TROUBLE PICKING JUST ONE. $150 AT BEAUTYHABIT.COM
Oops! A couple of months ago I shared my favorite cleanser by Elizabeth Michelle and a few of you tried to get some, but we were given the wrong number. Here’s the correct one, 713.498.4403.
Not only are we in the throes of summer, we’re also in the throes of the green movement. Reisenthel’s maxi shopper tote is a reusable compact bag that folds into its own clipable pouch. It’ll keep you fashionably green. reisenthel.com
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Saddlerock’s on to something, and I don’t just mean the totally hip labeled wine from their winery in Malibu. Their Cab, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Rose are all yummy everyday wines and they’re under $20 a bottle at Spec’s.
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MARIANNE, ONE OF MY GIRLFRIENDS, TURNED ME ON TO SKINCEUTICALS 45SPF WITH ZINC ON A RECENT TRIP TO MIAMI. SHE SAVED MY FACE FROM TURNING INTO FRUIT LEATHER. NOTHING GETS THRU THIS STUFF.
I’m really not a lush, I promise, but Bud Light Lime is the BEST summer drink. Seriously. It’s perfectly refreshing and ultra low in calories, hence no pouching belly.
OK, I’VE TRIED IT ALL. IF YOU’VE BEEN READING 002 FOR A WHILE, YOU’LL KNOW MY HAIR IS A BIT UNRULY (UNDERSTATEMENT, SERIOUSLY UNRULY). CHRIS MARSHALL AT K RENEÉ SALON RECENTLY GAVE ME A BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT. (GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF THE GUTTER.) CREATED BY MAURICIO RIBIERO IN LA, THE TREATMENT CLAIMS TO CONQUER HUMIDITY AND FLYAWAYS BY USING A REVOLUTIONARY TREATMENT LEAVING HAIR SHINY, SILKY, SOFT AND STRAIGHT WITH NO FRIZZ FOR 4 – 8 WEEKS. THIS IS THE FIRST TREATMENT I’VE EVER DONE THAT DOES NOT SMELL LIKE AMMONIA AT ALL, RATHER IT SMELLS LIKE CAKE. THERE’S NO BURNING, EXCESSIVE SHEDDING AND UNFULFILLED PROMISES. QUITE THE OPPOSITE: IT WORKS. PERIOD. I HEADED TO MIAMI 2 DAYS AFTER THE TREATMENT AND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY THIRTY YEARS I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE OCEAN AND LET MY HAIR AIR-DRY. PRICELESS. $350, 3100 TIMMONS, SUITE 120, 713.622.6444
Love, Love, Love me my gilt.com. In a nutshell, Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson are the duo behind the only New York invitation-only sample sale via the Internet. The sales feature a single designer and last for 36 hours with up to 70% off. Think Dolce & Gabbana, Judith Ripka, Badgley Mischka Beach. 002 readers, log onto gilt.com/002houston for a special invitation only for you! It expires September 1, so don’t procrastinate! You should know by now that I love office supplies. Staples has new paperclip candy machines (as I like to call them). It’s like a buffet for clip freaks. Grab a container and fill it up!
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By Leigh Bell Photography by Michelle Watson
WHO NEEDS GAS-GUZZLING, EMISSION-SPITTING SEMI-TRUCKS TO SHIP IN STUFF WHEN THE BEST IS ALREADY NEARBY? LOCAL IS CHIC AND BUYING LOCAL IS COOL.
“We are very big on supporting local artists because artists have it hard enough,” Goins says. “We are always on the quest for something new and different, and if it’s from a local designer that’s even better.”
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ROM JEWELRY TO CHOCOLATE TO HANDBAGS TO WINE TO PENDANTS TO YOGURT. IN THESE DAYS OF BONO-PROMOTED GLOBAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND ECONOMY-DRIVEN PENNY-PINCHING, BUYING HOMEGROWN IS ALL THE FASHION. Of course, it’s environmentally kind. Purchasing what’s made in and around Houston instead of Taiwan means less use of gas, storage, packaging, yadayadayada. Shopping local has an additional benefit: it promotes community and supports nearby artisans. Stroll through building No. 5 at Kuhl-Linscomb (that’s the heavenly room of gifts, beauty supplies and sundry) and be surprised by the many Houston-made lines scattered among products from around the world. The locally owned furniture-and-gift store stocks several locals, including Elegant Edibles gourmet food (chocolate-covered toffee – yum!), Australian Scent skincare (don’t let the name fool you, it is made in Houston) and jewelry from several area designers like Melissa Borrell
Customization is what Jill Faucetta enjoys about carrying goods from nearby artists at her River Oaks boutique Willow, where you’ll also find innovative accessories from the nation’s top designers. Kelly Anzilotti and Mercedes Pilegge were the local stars at a recent trunk show Faucetta hosted. Anzilotti spread across a table her handmade purses of various fabrics from denim to fur. You won’t find this at Nordy’s. The purse handles of semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals can be removed and worn as jewelry. Want something special? She’ll make it. Pilegge also prepared for the trunk show by arranging her tiny custom-made charms and baby jewelry. Engraved charms with the names of women’s children are big right now, Pilegge says. Want one? You name it.
Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Imagine how long it takes for broccoli to be cut, boxed, loaded and shipped 1,500 miles. Nobody wants to think about how much energy that trip takes or what it does to the environment. But Pope does. She says 1 million gallons of oil would be saved if we all ate at least two local meals a week – breakfast, lunch or dinner. That’s why she cooks locally and even features Texas wines in her restaurant. “Politically speaking, we convey to our customers how important it is to make better food choices for ourselves, our environment and our culture,” she said. Grocery stores are even hopping on the local truck. Nationally owned Whole Foods touts local products from vegetables to pitas with signage. And H-E-B, Texas’ largest grocery story and owner of Central Market, is growing its relationships with local producers for fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables.
WHAT’S TRULY DRIVEN THE LOCAL MOVEMENT – AND IT IS A MOVEMENT WITH ENTIRE CITIES PRINTING UP T-SHIRTS TO PROMOTE IT – IS THE STRUGGLING ECONOMY AND SUFFERING ENVIRONMENT. Chef Monica Pope of t’afia and Chris Shepherd of Catalan lean heavily on locally grown and locally harvested ingredients for their menus, which they believe should star goods from area farmers and ranchers. “It’s our responsibility as chefs, as people who deal with food,” Shepherd says. Not only that, but it’s as fresh as it can get, he says. Most produce you buy at the grocery on average traveled almost 1,500 miles between the farm where it grew and your kitchen, according to the Leopold 44. july08 002houston
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H-E-B
and her “Pop Out” pendants. Kuhl-Linscomb buyer Chris Goins says a lot of local inventory came from existing customers who took a risk to pitch their product. After great consideration and extensive testing by Goins and other staff, the products ended up on the shelf.
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H-E-B also makes their own milk and bread products right here in Houston. Who knew? It’s hoping customers do when they notice prices are lower because the grocery chain doesn’t have to pay outside vendors who pass onto customers the rising price of gasoline. We’ve all heard how food prices are shooting up like corn stalks. “We certainly look to work with vendors from Texas, and there are those occasions when we have to go out of state, but we know how important it is to invest in our community,” says Cyndy Garza Robert, public affairs specialist for H-E-B Houston division.
NOW, THAT’S MIGHTY NEIGHBORLY. TO ALL US TEXANS AND TO OUR ENVIRONMENT. BE A LOCAL YOKEL. 45. july08 002houston
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Fashion Illustrated Photography by Sofia van der Dys Styled by Carla Valencia de Martinez and Beatrice Valencia Hair and Makeup by Edward Sanchez Models Chris Pinkalla and Sarah Bindhammer at Page 713 Photo Assistant Aaron Courtland Illustrations by Rene Cruz (p. 46-47,52) renelikeswork.com Cynthia Bogart (p. 48-51) cynthetica.blogspot.com
CHRIS roars! Vintage Rayban Wayfarers, similar styles available at Sunglass Hut; Alchemy linen scarf $179 nycalchemy.com
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SARAH Cream printed 2-piece swimsuit $24.99 at Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Alchemy paisley linen scarf $179; stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own chunk amber necklace; French cotton beach bag $58 quelobjet.com CHRIS Red India Moorea swim trunks $180 Vilebrequin available at Neiman Marcus
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CHRIS Palazzo.com t-shirt; orange medallions Moorea swim trunks $180 Vilebrequin; clear what this says does not matter bracelet at Peel $10; Alexandra Knight $95 croc wrap bracelet Race to Erase MS.
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SARAH Black suit by The Collection $94; Alchemy linen scarf $179; crocheted floppy hat $19.99 @ Loehmannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Sandalwood meditation bead necklace worn as bracelet and turquoise silver ring, similar styles at Willow.
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DO THE BICYCLE
CHRIS Blue jellyfish Moorea swim trunks $185 Vilebrequin; SARAH beaded blouse $382 moniqueleshman.com; green shorts $39 available at Marshall’s; Alchemy linen sword scarf $179 (in her hair); plastic colored bead necklace resin ring, stylist’s own. Saddlerock Rosé under $20 at Spec’s.
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HOW FUNKY IS YOUR CHICKEN?
SARAH SB Fanta ruffle triangle top $79 and ring bottom $62 Red Carter at everythingbutwater.com with Izod striped buttondown $45 at IZOD.com, Sandalwood meditation bead necklace, Alexandra Knight bracelet and Louis Vuitton leather bracelet; snake ring stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. CHRIS India Moorea swim trunks $180 Vilebrequin; rosewood bead necklace
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SARAH Tova Celine silk dress $200 at ButterflyStudioDesign.com or 213.629.2493; Leopard print bikini $15 available at Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; jewelry, stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. CHRIS in his own jeans and Converse; black skull palazzo.com t-shirt, Fayware vintage Raybans, Alchemy houndstooth linen scarf $179
I Wanna Dance
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I love walking around barefoot, but not so much the dirty feet or worse – stepping on something not so pleasant. Vibram’s FiveFingers give you the freedom of being barefoot but with protection. Not gonna lie, the individual toe slots take a bit to get used to, let alone getting your toes into the right pocket! But once you get them in and get used to the sensation (which took me about 2 days) the sole provides traction and the thin, abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide fabric really does give the sensation of bare feet. There are various versions for Yoga and Pilates, running and bike riding as well as all outdoor activities. $70 to $85 at Whole Earth Provision Co. -
I’m not one to get pedicures often so when I saw these on my desk, I thought genius! I just slip these on after I shower for 30 minutes. Before I know it, I’ve exfoliated, moisturized and massaged my feet. Note: When you take them off, take a sec and really rub in the moisturizer to avoid slipping. Like with any loofah product, replace them after 1-2 weeks of repeated use. You’re just “steps” away from beautiful feet! FLIPFOX wearable footcare $24.99 @ flipfox.com -
TAKE A WALK IN THESE SHOES
I was skeptical when I heard about the MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) – the self-proclaimed anti-shoe designed to help tone and tighten your legs and butt simply by standing upright. Wouldn’t you be? Again, these take a bit to get used to and you have to start with 20 minutes a day, but once you get used to them they are simply amazing and worth the investment. MBTs are proven to take the strain off of your feet, joints and the lower back—they have a rounded sole that allows the body to walk as if barefoot. Available at EG Geller, walkerswarehouse.com and swissmasaius.com -
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I’ve had a chance to test drive this monster, and how can you go wrong with that much style, technology and leather in one shoe. Made out of premium full grain leather, suede and ballistic nylon (!) uppers and with its Outlast® quarter and lining for temperature regulation, moisture wicking and antimicrobial properties – our crazy weather here in Houston is not a problem. And it doesn’t lack where it matters most – comfort. I especially liked the red lining peeking out from the top, dressy and bold with a twist. Model: Fallen Angel | aurifootwear.com -
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EVENT SYNERGY WHY SPACETAKER GALA KICK-OFF WHERE THE GALLERIES OF 4411 MONTROSE WHEN MAY 5 Over 200 guests filled the galleries foregoing Cinco de Mayo fetes to celebrate what is rumored to be the largest Spacetaker Gala to date. Not all of Cinco de Mayo was left out of the celebration: guests noshed on traditional Mexican fare provided by El Patio Cantina. 11th Street Cleaners, an all artist band, delighted guests with their bluegrass sounds.
Barbara Davis, Lester Marks
David Brown, Jenni Stephenson
Jamie Glover, Denise Furlough
Gail Rubin, Alton LaDay, Tiffany Halik
Thomas Glass, Jill Hunter
Narguess Arjomand, Michael Mandola
Phillip Hudson, Keith Collins
Tarah Sullivan, Rob Sthumske, Joy Caddell, Jim Bagley
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By Sandra Gunn Photography by Jamie Conlan Shot at Jackwood House in Meyerland
Photography by VJ Arizpe
SANDRA GUNN IS A NATIVE HOUSTONIAN AND REALTOR. HER FIRM, SANDRA GUNN PROPERTIES, SPECIALIZES IN THE UNIQUE AND PRIDES THEMSELVES ON BEING ARCHITECTS OF COMMUNITY. www.sandragunn.com
L-R: Morgana Davila | Su Nguyen | Sandra Gunn | Stephen Andrews | Yoonchul You
UNDER THE RADAR BUT THEIR WORK IS OFF THE CHARTS IT HAS TAKEN MONTHS TO CONVINCE SU NGUYEN, STEPHEN ANDREWS, MORGANA DAVILA AND YOON YOU, THE DESIGN TEAM AT MDGI, TO BE INTERVIEWED. METROPOLITAN DESIGN GROUP, INC. IS AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN DESIGN/BUILD DEVELOPMENTS. THEY BELIEVE THAT ARCHITECTURE SHOULD CREATE FUNCTIONALLY ENDURING SPACES, DISTINCTIVE IN HARMONY AND BALANCE FOR EASY MODERN LIVING, NOT JUST ROOMS DIVIDED BY WALLS ADORNED WITH DECORATION. QUIET AND UNASSUMING, THEY RUN FROM THE SPOTLIGHT AND DESIGN COMPETITIONS. THIS CREATIVE TEAM JUST WANTS TO BE FREE TO FOCUS AND BRING THEIR STYLE OF MODERNISM TO THE ONCE FEW, NOW MANY HOUSTONIANS THAT "GET IT." WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER FIRMS? Yoon: Youth. Morgana: It is truly a collaborative effort. Su gives us freedom to try new ideas. Steve: It doesn’t feel like we work that hard. We will sit around the office and sketch and let thoughts evolve. Su: Each home is designed and crafted. We just moved our office into a new 20,000-sq-ft space where we have a metal shop, wood shop. We are designers who build, not builders who design. WHY IS IT STILL RARE TO SEE CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE IN HOUSTON? People in Houston’s older neighborhoods are resistant to change. They provide a lot of opposition to Modernism. I don’t think people would be afraid of Modernism if enough of us designed it. It would help others to understand and appreciate the lifestyle. Meyerland is a great example. Great close-in location and an abundance of Mid-Century Modern homes but we had to fight the HOA very hard to get our plans for Jackwood House to be allowed. We have two others in design phase on the next block. Our style complements this neighborhood. If people want all the houses to look all the same, they should move to Sugar Land. YOUR PORTFOLIO INCLUDES CUSTOM HOMES, MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS, PLACES OF WORSHIP, URBAN PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN. I HEAR PEOPLE ASK YOU ALL THE TIME TO DESIGN AND BUILD THEM A CUSTOM HOME. CURRENTLY YOU HAVE A 3-YEAR WAITING LIST. WHO ARE YOUR CLIENTS? Su: At the beginning, it was mostly Europeans, South Americans. Now, we see more Asians, Houstonians and people moving from the West Coast. 56. july08 002houston
SPEAKING OF ASIA, I WAS RECENTLY IN SHANGHAI. THE SKYSCRAPERS FORM A VISION THAT IS ALMOST FUTURISTIC. IT WAS AMAZING! YOON, YOU ARE FROM KOREA AND, SU, FROM VIETNAM. WHAT IS THE CULTURAL DRAW TO CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE? Yoon: It is a conflict. Modern architecture is synonymous with Western culture. It comes from Bauhaus in Europe, traveled to American and then Eastern culture – the Chinese, Vietnamese copied it and adopted it. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT ASIAN CULTURE EMBRACES MOST THINGS CONTEMPORARY FROM ANIME TO ARCHITECTURE WHILE HERE IN THE US YOU SEE SOCIETY MORE COMFORTABLE WITH TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE. I THINK THERE MAY BE A CORRELATION BETWEEN THE ANCIENT CULTURE OF THE EASTERN WORLD AND THE DESIRE FOR SOMETHING MODERN VS. THE RELATIVELY YOUNG AGE OF THE US WHERE THE MAJORITY SEEK THINGS THAT FEEL OLD AND TRADITIONAL. Su: Change is good. Obama is right, change is good.
FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD: Yoon: Bellaire – very family friendly with many Asians; Stephen: Highland Village; Morgana: historic Heights, Museum and Warehouse Districts; Su: Inside the Loop. I would love to have 3 townhomes. One in the Museum District for the weekends, one by Galleria close to work and one downtown for the arts and sports venues. WHAT BUILDING WOULD YOU LIKE TO RESTORE: The Armory in Midtown. FAVORITE ARCHITECT: Morgana, Yoon and Stephen: Renzo Piano; Su: Glenn Murcutt, the Pritzker Prize Laureate from Australia. MOTTO: In architecture, nothing is perfect.
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WHERE TO LIVE
LOCATION
AMBIENCE
KICKERILLO TOWNHOMES
CITY VIEW TOWNHOMES
METRO LOFTS AT MORRISON
LAKES OF PARKWAY, BRIAR FOREST BETWEEN ELDRIDGE AND HIGHWAY 6
910-918 HUTCHINS, HOUSTON, TX 77003
2717 MORRISON ST. NEAR WHITE OAK DR., WOODLAND HEIGHTS AREA
Experience the Kickerillo Lifestyle in a townhome
Contemporary architecture, rooftop deck features downtown skyline views, gated community, back patios & side yards
Metro Lofts by MDGi offers signature open living spaces with a warm modern feel
Located exclusively in Lakes of Parkway, the Kickerillo Townhome section consists of 83 townhomes with 6 different floor plans including a plan with the master down. The townhomes, which are situated around a central lake, feature granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas cook tops, tile floors, crown molding and 2-car garages via alleyways. Interior finishes and floorings can be customized to meet your needs. Enjoy all the benefits of the Lakes of Parkway Recreation Center, which include a clubhouse, lighted tennis courts, playground and large pool.
Experience ultra-modern and luxury living! Open concept living features elevated kitchen and dining. Designer mosaic tile surround & backsplash throughout. Colorful palates of flat panel designer kitchen cabinets with magnetic drawers. Other luxury features include hardwoods, slate tile, high ceilings, granite counters, 3-sided fireplace, stainless steel appliances, island cook top, floating staircases, European vanities and three balconies + rooftop deck. Spa-like master bath includes mosaic tile surround, travertine floors, jetted tub, rain shower w/body wash sprayer and double vanities. Massive 525 sq. ft. of rooftop deck w/Downtown views. Currently offering a $5,000 buyer’s incentive and $3,000 BTSA! Stop by an open house every Saturday – Sunday, 1-5pm.
Two unique, freestanding patio homes that offer different floor plans, custom finishes and open, flexible layouts topped off by roof decks w/ skyline views. Modern amenities and finishes include stone tiled entry & bedroom, custom open wood stairs, high ceilings, exposed stained beams in living area, expansive windows, custom built-ins, gas log fireplace, wood flooring, slab granite counters, high-end stainless steel appliances, wet bar or dry bar prep area, yard/patio space. Spa style, stone tiled master baths w/open showers, oversized soaking tubs. Fourth level space leads to an oversized roof terrace w/ amazing Downtown views perfect for entertaining.
UNITS/ROOMS
2,100 – 2,800 sq. ft.; 2-, 3and 4-bedroom plans
2,354 sq.ft/3 bedrooms/3.5 baths/2-car garage; 7 homes available
Each home is approx. 2,710 sq. ft. and offers 3 bedrooms / 3 ½ baths, roof deck, patio/yard & 2-car garage
WITHIN REACH
Located off Briar Forest near the Energy Corridor, Kickerillo Townhomes are just 20 minutes from the Inner Loop, the Galleria area, Midtown and Downtown via the Westpark Tollway.
AMENITIES
PRICE CONTACT
EXECEPTIONAL LOCATION NEAR EVERYTHING YOU LOVE: Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, Discovery Green Park, site of the future soccer stadium, Houston Pavilion’s Shopping and Entertainment, abundant dining and entertainment, Theatre District, George R. Brown Convention Center, MINUTES TO: The Texas Medical Center Campus, Reliant Park and Stadium and Metro Rail
Heights, Woodland Park, White Oak Hike & Bike, Sawyer Heights shopping. Easy access to I-10, Downtown & 45.
Starting in the low $300s
$345,900-$389,000
$497,000 each
Kickerillo Companies 281.596.9338 or visit www.kickerillo.com
Kathy Phelan, Broker Associate\Prudential Gary Greene – Neartown 713.256-7335 Direct Kathy@innerloopliving.com
Dana Gray, ABR Realtor® Associate GrayHomeTeam.com Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan 713.540.5379 cell; 800.249.1280 toll-free; 832.201.0837 fax
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Photography by Heather Waraksa
DESIGNERS DOUCETTE DUVALL | ANNABET DUVALL + STEPHANIE ANN DOUCETTE
Annabet and Stephanie were recently in town for a special trunk show at Casa de Novia. The duo were fresh off the
high of having Patricia Field personally select pieces from their collection for the film.
Stephanie Doucette and Annebet Duvall met in March 2003 as neighbors in Manhattan’s Little Italy, where they chit-chatted on their Mulberry Street fire escape. A few years later, on Valentine’s Day 2005, the pair launched Doucette Duvall, a dress and coat line that sought to fill a fashion void in their own wardrobes. Their whimsical yet timeless designs embodied the wit and elegance of their mothers, grandmothers and aunties. And like the women who influenced their fashion style, the designers strongly encourage the personal interpretation of each piece. The entire collection is manufactured in New York City’s historic garment district, using pre-existing fabric and trim, shunning extraneous garment bags and hang tags, and shipping in recycled boxes only. Look for the “little green dress” in each collection as a reminder of their commitment to Madame Earth.
Stephanie Ann Doucette
Annabet Duvall FAVORITES: CITY NEW YORK CITY SONG BY ETTA JAMES SNACK FRENCH FRIES LIBATION PATRON SILVER ON THE ROCKS, 4 LIMES FLOWER BLACK CALLA LILIES
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WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU? AD That I have a one-eyed albino Chihuahua SAD I sort of love the heavy metal glam band, the darkness. (rock & roll, baby!)
IF A SANDWICH WAS NAMED AFTER YOU, WHAT WOULD THE INGREDIENTS BE? AD It would definitely have spicy mayonnaise, jalapeños and fried calamari. SAD Le pain, le fromage, et les sweetest summer tomatoes. Yum. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPOT TO GET AWAY IN HOUSTON? AD The antique shops on Westheimer. SAD I’ve never been :(
WHERE DID YOU TAKE YOUR LAST VACATION? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR NEXT ONE? AD Paris, San Tropez SAD Paris. Paris. HOW MANY MAGAZINES DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO? AD 12 SAD 2: and $
WHAT’S THE LAST BOOK YOU READ? AD " by Steve Martin SAD " ! WERE YOU EVER A GIRL SCOUT? AD Yes, I was kicked out of Girl Scouts ;) SAD Nooooo.
WHAT’S THE LAST SONG YOU DOWNLOADED OR CD YOU PURCHASED? AD Usher’s new album. SAD Purchase: a used brand-new heavies record.
WHAT’S THE OLDEST PIECE OF CLOTHING YOU OWN? AD My mom’s prom dress from 1961. SAD A gorgeous full-length lace slip from the 1930’s.
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WHAT’S ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND? AD My handheld solitaire game. SAD Lip balm. Gardenia lotion. A few books and magazines. Glass of h2o. Lamp. Pic of baby + baby-daddy. HOW MANY OF THE UNITED STATES HAVE YOU VISITED? AD Probably like 32. SAD 40ish.
WHAT’S THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT YOU EVER GOT? AD My nameplate necklace from Lance. SAD My pink push-button phone. That’s actually on my nightstand too.....
WHAT’S THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT YOU EVER GAVE? AD Lucite chair to Wilson. SAD magazine printed on the very day the b-day boy was born :) DO YOU HAVE ANY MEMENTOES FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD? AD Yes. SAD Loads of them!
HAVE YOU EVER KEPT A DIARY OR JOURNAL? AD No. SAD Yes. Until someone read it. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM MIXIN’? AD Sprinkles. SAD Cherries + chocolate!
HAVE YOU EVER CRASHED A PARTY? AD Yes. SAD Um...yes.
WHAT’S THE ONE DISH YOU CAN COOK BETTER THAN ANYONE? AD I cook better than no one… I don’t cook. SAD Toss up between peas and macaroni and roast chicken..... HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A HIGH SCHOOL REUNION? AD Absolutely not. SAD Yes.
WHAT MOVIE CAN YOU QUOTE DIALOG FROM? AD Definitely the % movie and ! ! #" !. SAD & #! &
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DO YOU PREFER A FERRIS WHEEL, ROLLER COASTER OR CAROUSEL? AD A carousel in Paris. SAD Carousel, all the way.
HOW MANY CALENDARS DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HOUSE? CLOCKS? AD I have a day planner and a Chanel watch. SAD 2 calendars, 3 clocks. Still never on time..... DO YOU PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT? AD No. SAD I play them all!! In terms of proficiency, not so much...... ;) WHOM DO YOU ADMIRE? AND WHY? AD Patricia Field. She redefined what fashion is and means; she also used our dresses for the % "& movie. SAD Maya Angelou. She has the perfect balance of conviction, compassion and charisma. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR COFFEE? AD I don’t drink coffee. SAD Light and sweet.
WHAT DO YOU REGRET? AD Nothing! SAD Not learning the 2nd language I grew up listening to.
WHAT’S THE DEFINITION OF A PERFECT DAY? AD A picnic in Central Park with Lance and Jerome. SAD Breakfast in bed. Leisurely stroll with sweet Wilson + daddy-o. Ballet class. Massage. $ ! and lunch at our fave cafe. New shoes for the whole family. Dinner + movie at home :)
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JAIME GALLEGOS | ANTIGUA CRUZ TEQUILA Durango Imports was founded by Jaime’s father in 1997. His vision was to create a family-owned and -operated business that would import and distribute the best liquors – especially tequilas – in Texas. In 2003, "Antigua Cruz Tequila" was introduced into the Texas market. This product is their signature product and the Gallegos family strongly believes that once people taste their products they will not be disappointed. Durango Imports has distribution in every major market in Texas with the ultimate goal to soon offer an array of products in every restaurant and liquor store across the state.
IS THIS YOUR INTENDED CAREER PATH? IF NOT, HOW DID YOU GET HERE? When I first started college, I began as a major in political science because I was very interested in going to law school and then maybe one day down the road becoming a politician. After my sophomore year, my father offered me a summer job as a sales rep for our company in San Antonio. At first, I wasn’t crazy about the job or our business. It was a lot of hard work for just a summer break job. (I wanted a job like my previous summers in which I worked as a lifeguard!) Around the middle of the summer that same year, I began to get the hang of it. I realized that being a sales rep could be interesting and I was able to meet new people. I began to look at my job more as fun and less as a job and found a profound belief in our company and in our products. I continued to rep for my father every summer after that until I graduated from college. My senior year, right before graduation, I began to look for work in other places. Although I kind of wanted to go into my dad’s business, I also wanted to see what other opportunities were out there. The day after my college graduation, my father made me an offer I couldn’t refuse – head of our new offices opening in Houston. I took the job and have never looked back WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? When I was growing up I wanted to be a sheriff. I always had a fascination growing up with horse-riding cowboys with guns. WHY HOUSTON? Houston is the perfect market for all of our products, and every product that we look to bring in. Its enormous cultural diversity, size, economy and fun modern nightlife make it the perfect market for any sort of product at any price level. WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? I find inspiration in a lot of different people. Some very distinguished and some not so much. I try to combine all their experiences, life lessons and philosophies into a way of life that I follow and can be proud of. BIGGEST LIFE LESSON LEARNED? Although cheesy and simple, I keep in mind at all times that “ you have to learn to crawl before you can walk.” Or in my case, run out the door. WHAT DEFINES HOUSTON AS YOUR “HOMETOWN”? Well, I was born here and then moved when I was little, so technically it’s always been my hometown. But, it’s so much more than that. I love that you can live any type of life you want in this city. You can either live a very modern urban life, or you can live a more rural sort of life. I love that this city can suit everyone’s lifestyle. FAVORITE BAND? My favorite band is a Mexican Band called MANA.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB? My first job was working as a cashier in Target. We had a Target store around my house and I decided that I wanted to feel what it was like to earn an honest buck. Worst experience of my life. WHAT LUXURY (ITEM OR SERVICE) DO YOU WISH YOU COULD INDULGE YOURSELF WITH? I’m a huge car maniac. Classics or new sports cars drive me insane. I would love to one day have a vintage and modern car collection. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN HOUSTON TO SHOW OFF TO A VISITOR? All my family lives in Mexico, so when they come and visit, the usual first request is the Galleria. But I love to show off our excellent cuisine and if they still have energy after a day of shopping, a little nightlife as well. TEXANS STILL HAVE A REPUTATION FOR BRAGGING. WHAT WOULD YOU BRAG ABOUT? Texas’ huge size, large cities and very large open spaces. IF YOU OWNED A HOUSTON SPORTS TEAM, WHAT WOULD YOU CALL THEM? Houston “Chokers”…. Sorry, guys, I’m a Spurs, Pats and Red Sox fan…. kind of all good teams.
FAVORITES: CANDY MEXICAN CANDY BOOK PHILOSOPHY BOOKS COCKTAIL CHIVAS AND COKE ACTION HERO SUPERMAN COUNTRY ITALY 62. july08 002houston
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EVENT FIRST LOOK WHY TO CELEBRATE THE REOPENING OF CENTRAL LIBRARY WHERE CENTRAL LIBRARY WHEN MAY 17 Guests getting a sneak peek at the newly remodeled Central Library enjoyed acts from Cirque du Soleil by Aldine magnet school performers and readings from local authors. Others unleashed their inner child, testing out the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sony Playstation, Wii gaming stations and singing along while they jammed out on Guitar Hero. A surprise fireworks show ended the night with a bang.
Todd Forrester, Kelli Kickerillo
Dancie Ware, Susan Christian
Jamie and Kris Sava
Monica Bickers, Elizabeth Fertitta, Laura Zehl
Playstation games at use
Phoebe and Bobby Tudor
Chad and Katie Lyons
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K, YES, IT IS SUMMER, BUT SERIOUSLY? THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS MORE THAN THIS WRETCHED HEAT IS THE PRICE OF GAS. OF COURSE YOU ALREADY KNEW THAT SO WASTING TIME IN THIS COLUMN LAMENTING THE SAME THING AS EVERY KNOW-IT-ALL IN LINE AT THE GROCERY STORE IS ABOUT AS FRUITLESS AS DEBATING WHO SPORTED THE 80’S BEST STAND-ALONE ‘STACHE, TOM SELLECK OR BURT REYNOLDS. (THE CORRECT ANSWER, OF COURSE, IS SELLECK, FOR SHEER DENSITY.) ANYWAYS, IF YOU’D RATHER NOT TAKE OUT A SECOND MORTGAGE TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER, HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT ARE SURE TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED IN AND AROUND OUR FAIR CITY.
By Brant Croucher
Feel Welcome at Waldo’s I love Waldo’s Coffee House, the Height’s newest neighborhood coffee shop. The converted bungalow is a great place to grab an iced coffee or a ridiculously good Italian soda, strike a conversation with a total stranger (I have found that willing participants make for better conversation) or just immerse yourself in a good book. The cozy hangout, located at Heights Blvd. and 11th, offers lunchtime sandwiches daily and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. It’s also BYOB, so if you’d rather kill brain cells, bring your favorite vice and 5 bones to cover the “corkage” fee. If indecision is the name of your game, the friendly staff is happy to make suggestions. When you tell your friends about it (and you will), try not to laugh when they inquire “Where’s Waldo’s?” Open 7am – 10pm daily, open 8am Saturday and Sunday.
Keep it ‘Trill’ on the Grill Yeah, I watch the Food Network on occasion, what of it? And if you’re like me, you enjoy the hell out of some Bobby Flay. The world-renowned New York City chef has put together an outstanding guide to grilling appropriately titled “Grill It!” In a sea of books cater-
ing to man’s innate desire to grill (trust me, it’s a scientific fact), Flay’s guide sets itself apart. The guide is conveniently organized by ingredient, as opposed to “dish,” so you can take stock of what you’ve got on hand then dazzle your guests with your grilling skills. The book features 150 simple recipes complete with high-gloss color photos and can be had for about $35 at your bookstore of choice. Side note: Wise guys should refer to this bible of BBQ as a ‘grilling guide,’ not a cookbook.
Get Away in Galveston
It’s easy to forget that there’s an island and a coast just 40 miles south of the concrete confines of Downtown. Galveston isn’t the most picturesque location to watch the beautiful union of dirt and water, but its close proximity to Houston makes for a quick, easy and affordable weekend getaway. The Hotel Galvez opened its doors on the Seawall in 1911 and has been a destination unto itself ever since. With its posh Victorian styling, penchant for luxury and a Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Hotel Award to its credit, this Wyndham historic hotel ain’t no beach shanty. Check in, then 64. july08 002houston
head straight to THE NEW SPA AT HOTEL GALVEZ, which offers a full range of services for your pampered pleasure. Spend the day enjoying a couple’s massage, finding your chi in the meditation garden and getting loose in relaxation rooms complete with beverages and personalized music. Watch the sunset over the ocean, then head off to dinner at one of the many restaurants in the area that boast some of the freshest seafood you’ll find in this great state. Weekend stays can be had for about $250 per night. See the Hotel Galvez website for a complete list of Spa offerings and prices. thespaatthehotelgalvez.com
Oh and... IF YOU STILL CAN’T FIND ANYTHING TO DO TO HUMOR YOURSELF THIS JULY, JUST HEAD OVER TO WASHINGTON AVE. PATRONS APLENTY PERCH ON PORCHES AND PATIOS OF THE MANY PUBS AND RESTAURANTS, ENJOYING ICE-COLD BEVERAGES WHILE DUCKING THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER. A WHOLE HOST OF RESTAURANTS, PUBS, WINE BARS AND EVEN A FEW RETAIL SHOPS CAN BE FOUND IN THE BOURGEONING CORRIDOR, WITH SEVERAL OTHERS SLATED TO OPEN SOON.
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FINANCE
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by Hal Lynde, Managing Director, Morgan Keegan Photography by Daniel Ortiz
ALTERNATIVE ASSET CLASSES – A WIDE RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO. WHAT ARE ALTERNATIVE ASSET CLASSES?
Both institutional and individual investors have increasingly begun to explore alternative assets in recent Beyond the three primary asset classes years as a way of trying to increase – stocks, bonds and cash – many returns and/or diversify risk. In a other types of investments can be used global economy, traditional asset to diversify investment classes such as stock and portfolios. The term bonds are increasingly “alternative assets” is linked. However, in highly flexible. It may many cases, an alternainclude specific physical tive asset’s performance assets, such as natural is often highly dependresources or real estate, ent on the qualities of the or methods of investing, individual investment, as such as hedge funds or opposed to being highly private equity. In some correlated to an overall cases, even geographic market. In other cases, regions, such as emergsuch as precious metals, hal lynde ing global markets, are the asset class as a considered alternative whole may behave difassets. ferently from stocks and bonds. Alternative assets often are highly dependent on novel investing strategies or individual skill in selecting specific investments. For example, hedge funds exist to pursue investing strategies that often rely on the manager’s judgment and that may be difficult or impossible for a mutual fund; with collectibles such as art or antiques, the value of your investment depends on the properties of a specific work. As a result, even if you are very knowledgeable about a specific asset class, you might do well to seek out expert advice and guidance when selecting alternative assets for inclusion in your portfolio.
WHY INVEST IN ALTERNATIVE ASSET CLASSES? Their lack of correlation with other types of investments may help increase or stabilize portfolio return. Part of sound portfolio management is diversifying investments so that if one type of investment is performing poorly, another may be doing well.
Many alternative investments attempt to achieve their returns not from the activity of the market but by using unique investing strategies to exploit market inefficiencies that the markets haven’t perceived. As a result, alternative assets can provide an additional layer of diversification and complement more traditional asset classes. However, diversification alone cannot guarantee a profit or ensure against a loss. While alternative assets offer potential for returns that aren’t highly correlated with other markets, their unique properties also mean that they can involve a high degree of risk.
To find out more about alternative investment classes or to attend an investment seminar, call 713-840-3640 or send an email to hal.lynde@morgankeegan.com. More investment information and decision making calculators at www.hal.lynde@mkadvisor.com.
DON’T MISS HAL’S MARKET UPDATES AT 6:40AM AND 3:40PM AS CAPTAIN CASH ON 94.5 THE BUZZ. 65. july08 002houston
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VROOM, VROOM
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by Michael Andre Adams
2009 MERCEDES SL550 ROADSTER Willing and able to drop the top in 16 seconds flat, the fifth-generation SL roadster has a new
THIS ONE’S EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE GROWN AND SEXY!
attitude for 2009. A pushed back grill, pushed out bumper, sexy side-lines and muscular curves come together to create a new look that’s masculine, ultra-sleek and commandingly Mercedes. • A standard seven-speed automatic transmission helps the 382 V8 engine with 391 pound-feet of torque do 060 in 5.3 seconds. The shift – up and down – will amaze, as will the ride in either the “Comfort” (for a sedan-like feel) or “Sport” (for maximum handling, excitement while further reducing roll by 95%) positions. • With 40GB of hard drive the COMMAND system is your source for control and guidance. In addition to exceeding basic expectations, its 6.5-inch
in-dash monitor displays your address book (with a synchronized Bluetooth phone in place) and the 1,000 songs loaded from your iPod, USB stick or memory card and stored. And, yes, Harmon Kardon crafted the stereo, also accessible through the COMMAND system. • Props must be given to the revolutionary AIRSCARF – a function that flows warm air from the head restraints to create an invisible scarf around your head and neck – driver and passenger. That’s a green light to roll clear through fall with the top dropped. • Safety-wise, take delight in the world’s first (padded and leather-covered) automatic roll bar that launches and locks in one third of a second when the car senses an impending roll over.
MSRP $96,775 | NICELY LOADED: As is! | MPG: 14 City / 21 Highway | ANNUAL FUEL: $3,900 (15,000 miles @ $4.16 / gallon) FAVORITE STANDARDS: EVERYTHING! | SUGGESTED OPTION(S): AIRSCARF | COOL POINTS: Multicontour seats with back massage function as you drive!
2008 AUDI S5 COUPE 4.2 QUATTRO MT6 Valet attendants will congratulate you. Pedestrians will yield the right of way to you. • Passersby are completely spellbound by its
YOU CAN NO LONGER FIGHT THE SMILE...
fine lines, indentations and overall swagger. And the silence of its assuredness will beg you to drive it in order to harness the rightful arrogance of a whip this fine. • So you enter in the cockpit. Your foot is on the clutch in order to engage all systems of the 354 HP direct-injection V8 engine via the start button on the center console (with remote in close proximity). You can no longer fight the smile brought on by the excitement of the luscious harmony of the vroom power passing through all four exhaust pipes. With raging adrenaline you take flight and the journey begins… • The S5 handles superfluously with consistent stability – courtesy of (among
other things) an electronic stabilizing program, speed sensitive steering and a super sleek rear spoiler integrated deck lid all causing you to find as many errands to run as possible each time you get in, regardless of surging gas prices. • Audi accoutrements include the MMI terminal from which entertainment, phone, navigation and other systems are operated via the central control wheel and tabs in the surrounding corners. And get this: “Side Assist” detects approaching vehicles in your attempt to change lanes and alerts you as to which side cometh the approaching vehicle. How cool is that! • If you appreciate style, insist on performance, refuse to spend $100K and can forgo the drop top, this whip’s for you.
MSRP $50,500 | NICELY LOADED: $58,490 | MPG: 14 City / 21 Highway | ANNUAL FUEL: $3,900 (15,000 miles @ $4.16 / gallon)| FAVORITE STANDARDS: Six-speed manual transmission (0 to 60MPH in 4.6 seconds!) | SUGGESTED OPTIONS: Bang & Olufson Premium Sound System | COOL POINTS: Automatic folding side mirrors at lock-down! 66. july08 002houston
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MICHAEL GARFIELD IS KNOWN AS “THE HIGH-TECH TEXAN®” TO MILLIONS OF RADIO LISTENERS AND TV VIEWERS. HE CAN BE HEARD AND SEEN ACROSS MANY MARKETS DISPERSING TECHNOLOGY NEWS AND TIPS. HIS RADIO PROGRAM AIRS IN HOUSTON ON THE 9-5-0 EVERY SATURDAY AT 11AM. VISIT HIS WEBSITE AT HIGHTECHTEXAN.COM.
NIKE SPORTBAND
When Nike makes a technology product you know it is going to work well, look sexy and cost a bit more than it should. The Nike+ SportBand fits the bill. Specifically designed for runners who don’t or can’t run with music, the Nike+ SportBand provides real-time performance feedback during a run without using an iPod Nano. Its watch face is a detachable USB link that captures all the run data from a sensor located in the runner’s shoe and can be plugged into a computer so that progress can be tracked online. The company will soon launch Nike+ Coach where runners can build and edit their own training programs. Strap it on – only six more months until the Houston Marathon… www.nikeplus.com • $59
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SLACKER PORTABLE RADIO
Slacker is a great website to listen to music for free. The “personal radio” lets users customize their own radio stations and listen to them wherever they happen to be. But until now you had to be connected to the Internet. Slacker Radio has now gone portable. The 4 ½-oz. device has a 4-inch color screen and fits in the palm of your hand. Each time you connect to Slacker’s extensive music library the Slacker Portable fills itself with music from your customized radio stations. The device comes in three sizes holding 15, 25 or 40 radio stations, maxing out with 4,000 songs and 4GB of your personal data. The color display is extremely sharp so you can read detailed album reviews or artist biographies, view hi-res art or artist photos. www.slacker.com • $199 - $299 67. july08 002houston
TUNEBUDS MOBILE
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Griffin Technology’s TuneBuds earbuds, which come in nine colors to match nearly any mood the road throws at you, have been around for some time. Now, however, Griffin gives us the new TuneBuds Mobile for the iPhone. Unlike traditional TuneBuds, this version includes an inconspicuous ControlMic module that builds a high-sensitivity microphone into the earbuds’ cord, letting you answer calls or forward them to voicemail. When the phone is in music mode they easily control the playback functions. Three sizes of ear cushions come with the sound-isolating TuneBuds Mobile. These are the most comfy set of earbuds I have used and the only way to watch and listen to hours of entertainment on an iPhone. www.griffintechnology.com • $39
CLARISONIC SKIN CARE SYSTEM
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I’m all about keeping my skin looking young and healthy. So I’m all about the Clarisonic Skin Care System. This handheld device oscillates at a sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second and hopefully will make me look like I’m 18 years old again. The rechargeable brush works two ways on the skin. Flexing action between the outer and inner brushes works deep within the pores to loosen dirt and oil. A backand-forth oscillating motion of the inner brush cleans, clarifies and stimulates the skin. The Clarisonic kit comes with a charging cradle, brush head and cleaner. The company recommends using the brush twice a day and after a few weeks my face did feel smoother. I still have a long way to go before I look 18. www.clarisonic.com • $195
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RESTAURANT LISTINGS american
Polo’s Signature 3800 Southwest Frwy. 713.626.8100 polosignature.com
*17 inside Hotel Alden 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 aldenhotels.com ARTISTA In the Hobby Center 800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 cordua.com Antone’s •810 Capitol. 713.224.4679 •2724 West T.C. Jester. 713.686.4338 •4520 San Felipe. 713.623.4464 Antone’s Catering. 713.977.4000
Post Oak Grill 1415 S. Post Oak. 713.993.9966 postoakgrill.com
artista
Americas in the Woodlands 21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492 cordua.com Benjy’s 2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602 benjys.com Bistro Lancaster 701 Texas Ave. 713.228.9502 Boom Room Room 2518 Yale St. 713.868.3740 theboomboomroomhouston.com Daily Review Café 3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 dailyreviewcafe.com Farrago 318 Gray. 713.523.6404 farragohouston.com Glass Wall 933 Studemont. 713.868.7930 glasswalltherestaurant.com Gravitas 807 Taft. 713.522.0995 gravitasrestaurant.com La Strada 322 Westheimer. 713.523.1014 lastradahouston.com Max’s Wine Dive 4720 Washington. 713.880.8737 maxswinedive.com Monarch inside Hotel ZaZa 5701 Main. 713.527.1800 monarchrestaurant.com
Noe Restaurant inside The Omni Hotel Four Riverway. 713.871.8177 noerestaurant.com Pesce 3029 Kirby. 713.522.4858 pescehouston.com
Quattro inside The Four Seasons Hotel. 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700 fourseasons.com Reef 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282 reefhouston.com Ruggles Grill 903 Westheimer. 713.524.3839 rugglesgrill.com
Tart Café 4411 Montrose. 713.526.8278 tartcafe.com THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM 5061 Westheimer. 832.487.8862 theoceanaire.com
KAM’S [fine chinese cuisine] 4500 Montrose Blvd. #C 713.529.5057 KUBO’S [japanese] 2414 University Blvd. #200 713.528.7878 kubos-sushi.com
Inversion Coffee House 1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 inversioncoffee.com
Mak Chin’s [pan asian] 1511 Shepherd. 713.861.9888 makchins.com
Uptown Sushi Uptown Park. 713.871.1200 uptown-sushi.com
les givral’s kahve
bar-b-que BEAVER’S 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 beavershouston.com ra sushi
bakery+ coffee+tea Antidote Coffee 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 myspace.com/antidotecoffee Bright & Early 4825 Washington. 713.934.8234 Café Brasil 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993 The Coffee Groundz 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 coffeegroundz.net
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Goode Company Texas Barbecue 5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 goodecompany.com Pizzitola’s Bar-B-Cue 1703 Shepherd. 713.227.2283 pizzitolasbbq.com
zushi
Thelma’s 1020 Live Oak @ Lamar. 713.228.2262
breakfast 11th St. Café 748 E. 11th St. 713.862.0089 Avalon Drug Co & Diner •2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900 •12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213 Baby Barnaby’s 602 Fairview. 713.522.4229 barnabyscafe.com The Breakfast Klub 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 thebreakfastklub.com
Empire Café 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 empirecafe.net Fountain View Café 1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060
cajun+creole+ southern
Te House of Tea 2402 Woodhead. 713.522.8868 teaagora.com
Teahouse •104 Main. 713.228.3063 •2089 Westheimer. 713.526.6123 teahousebeverage.com
The Buffalo Grille •3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663 •1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663 thebuffalogrille.com
Rustika Café 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226
Taft Street Coffee 2115 Taft. 713.522.3533
Zake [japanese] 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888 ZUSHI JAPANESE CUISINE 5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588 zushihouston.com
Kraftsmen Baking •4100 Montrose #C. 713.524.7272 kraftsmenbaking.com
kubo’s
LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444 lesgivrals.com
spindletop
Voice inside Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4481 hotelicon.com
Azuma [japanese] •909 Texas. 713.223.0909 •5600 Kirby. 713.423.9649 azumajapanese.com
Franklin Street Coffee House 913 Franklin. 713.236.8433
RA SUSHI [japanese] 3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 rasushi.com
SPINDLETOP Hyatt Regency Houston 1200 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002 713.375.4775 spindletopathyatt.com Spindletop, atop the Hyatt Regency Houston, features innovative steak and seafood fare. The elegant atmosphere and superb service create the perfect setting for business dinners and special occasions.
Auntie Chang’s Dumpling House 2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 auntiechangs.com
Gigi’s Asian Bistro 5085 Westheimer. 713.629.8889
oceanaire
Skyline Bar & Grill 2Hilton-Americas 1600 Lamar. 713.577.6139
asian
Deidrich Coffee 4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319 deidrich.com
Monsoon Wok & Lounge 1200 McKinney, #103. 713.571.SAKE monsoonhou.com
Shade 250 W. 19th St. 713.863.7500 shadeheights.com
SoVino 507 Westheimer. 713.524.1000 sovinowines.com
Fish [japanese] 309 Gray. 713.526.5294 fishhouston.com
BB’s Kitchen 2710 Montrose. 713.524.4499 Brennan’s of Houston 3300 Smith. 713.522.9711 brennanshouston.com Houston’s This Is It Soulfood 207 W. Gray. 713.659.1608 thisisithouston.com
beaver’s
Mardi Gras Grill 1200 Durham. 713.864.5600 mardigrasgrill.net
Soul On The Bayeaux 3717 Dowling. 713.528.0732 Treebeards •315 Travis. 713.228.2622 •1117 Texas. 713.229.8248 •1100 Louisiana. 713.752.2601 •700 Rusk. 713.224.6677 Zydeco Louisiana Diner 1119 Pease. 713.759.2001
european+french Bistro Toulouse 5750 Woodway, #174. 713.977.6900 bistrotoulousehouston.com Brasserie Max and Julie [french] 4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 maxandjulie.net Café Montrose [belgian] 1609 Westheimer. 713.523.1201 cafemontrose.com Charivari Specialty Restaurant [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 charivarirest.com Feast [rustic european fare] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788 feasthouston.googlepages.com
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indian Indika 516 Westheimer. 713.524.2170indikausa.com Kiran’s 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 kiranshouston.com Narin’s Bombay Brasserie 3005 W. Loop South.622.2005 thebombaybrasserie.com Shiva Indian Restaurant 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 shivarestaurant.com
italian arcodoro
ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888 arcodoro.com ARTURO’S ITALIANO Uptown Park. 713.621.1180 arturosuptown.com Bice 5085 Westheimer. 713.622.2423 bicehouston.com Divino Italian Restaurant 1830 W. Alabama. 713.807.1123 divinohouston.com Mia Bella 320 Main. 713.237.0505 Mingalone Italian Bar & Grill 540 Texas. 713.223.0088 mingalone.com
latin 1308 CANTINA [mex] 1308 Montrose. 713.807.8996 1308cantina.com Café Piquet [cuban] 6053 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031 El Meson [cuban] 2425 University. 713.522.9306 El Patio [mex] •6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410 •2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181
NINFA'S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175 Catering 713.977.4000
Saffron Moroccan Cuisine 2006 Lexington. 713.522.3562 saffronhouston.com
Ibiza [spanish] 2450 Louisiana. 713.524.0004 ibizafoodandwinebar.com
Picazo Restaurant Bar & Grill 1421 Preston. 713.236.1300 picazodowntown.com
pizza
Irma’s [mex] •22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767 •1314 Texas. 713.247.9651
Rioja Spanish Tapas 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 riojarestaurant.com
Las Alamedas [mex] 8615 Katy Frwy. 713.461.1503 lasalamedas.com
Tacos a Go-Go 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 tacosagogo.com
The Lemon Tree [peru] 12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690
El Rey [cuban-mex] •233 Main. 713.225.1895 •910 Shepherd. 713.802.9145 EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex] •3130 Richmond. 713.807.1600 •5602 Washington. 713.681.3645 eltiempocantina.com Escalante’s [mex] 4053 Westheimer. 713.623.4200 escalantes.net
Hugo’s [mex] 1600 Westheimer. 713.524.7744 hugosrestaurant.net
mediterranean+ greek
Lucio’s [new american latin] 905 Taft. 713.523.9958
Droubi Bros. •507 Dallas. 713.625.0058 •919 Milam. 713.571.6800
Maria Selma [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 mariaselma.com
La Fendee Mediterranean 1402 Westheimer. 713.522.1505
Molina’s Cantina [mex] 4220 Washington. 713.862.0013 molinasrestaurants.com
NIKO NIKO’S 2520 Montrose. 713.528.1308 nikonikos.com
Candelari’s 6002 Washington. 832.200.1474 candelaris.com Dolce Vita Pizzeria y Enoteca 500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 dolcevitahouston.com Frank’s Pizza 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 frankspizza.com Pink’s Pizza 1403 Heights Blvd. 713.864.PINK pinkspizza.com
niko niko’s
Romano’s Flying Pizza 1528 W. Gray. 713.526.1182
Star Pizza •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241 •2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800 starpizza.net
steak+chops Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse 2405 W. Alabama. 713.520.5999 flemingssteakhouse.com
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Morton’s •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 •1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 mortons.com Perry's Steakhouse & Grille 9827 Katy Freeway832.358.9000 perrysrestaurants.com Spencer’s Steaks & Chops 1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325 spencersforsteaksandchops.com Strip House 1200 McKinney.713.659.6000 theglaziergroup.com SHULA'S STEAKHOUSE Hyatt Regency Houston 1200 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002 Reservations: 713.375.4777 Private Dining: 713.375.4709 Shula's is known for serving premium steaks as well as an impressive roster of seafood and chops. Reserve one of three private dining rooms for business meetings or special occasions. shula’s
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DINE WRITE
6/19/08
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By Katia Orlane Photography by Kim Coffman
A CLEVER NEIGHBORHOOD EATERY DISHES UP A BUNDLE OF SIGNATURE SANDWICHES AND SALADS
1. combination beef tenderloin + shrimp skewers with mango chipotle and raspberry chipotle 2. lamb tacos 3. tuscan salad with strawberry vinaigrette
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E 607 Richmond | Houston, TX 77006 832.582.7218 | eatatbowl.com
HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 11am - 6pm | Sat: 8am - 3pm
(Starting in August Breakfast will be added Monday - Friday 6am -11am and Saturdays 8am - 3pm)
sample menu selections salad
• Tuscan Salad: Prosciutto, Shrimp, Scallops, red bell peppers, sundried tomatoes, roasted onions, portobello mushrooms on a bed of greens with garlic italian dressing
sandwiches
• El Capitan Sandwich: Prosciutto, Brie, Red Onion and Sweet Basil on Ciabatta Bread • Pulled Pork Sandwich on a bed of Thai Coleslaw on Ciabatta Bread • Daddy's Meatloaf Sandwich
veryone always has a soft spot for restaurants tucked away from the hustle and bustle of crowded main streets, because they are more unique and take on personalities all their own. BOWL will not disappoint. Opening this month, BOWL captivates the palate with a fresh take on healthy dining. This is BOWL – simplicity at its finest. For more than four years, family-owned Absinthe Brasserie has been Houston’s supplier of colorful concoctions and tapas-style dining. WITH THEIR RABIDLY LOYAL CLIENTELE, WHICH PAIRS TWENTY AND THIRTY-SOMETHINGS ON ALMOST EVERY EVENING OF THE WEEK, it started off as a hard-to-find watering hole, which slowly became the hotspot for late-night gourmet pizzas and tapas items. Nothing fancy, just uncomplicated dining at its best (and at all hours of the night). With this mantra, it was only a matter of time before the husband and wife team of Ralph and Jackie Rager and sister-in-law Karen Racine opened a smart, casual eatery with an all-day menu extending from morning coffee and muffins to lunch and early dinner.
BOWL didn’t have to travel too far from its predecessor – the small, somewhat hard-to-find eatery is juxtaposed to Absinthe and conveniently shares the same parking lot. The restaurant, nestled comfortably within 1200 sq. ft., features a petite serving station and a cozy dining room off to the left. SOFT GRAY SURFACES AND EXPOSED CEILING FIXTURES AND BRICK WALLS PROVIDE A HOMEY AND INVITING FEELING. Adjacent to the restaurant, the owners created an intimate oasis of their own with a 20-person patio – perfect for lounging. Upon entering, the chalkboard menus have plenty to offer postbreakfast, from specialty sandwiches to uniquely flavorful salads, respectively. Nutrition-conscious customers can choose among four different salads – Tuscan Salad, Caesar Salad, Wedge and South of the Border. THE OPTION TO ‘SEIZE THE DAY’ AND CREATE YOUR OWN SALAD IS OFFERED WITH ANY FRESH LETTUCE MIXTURE, ALONG WITH 25 HOMEMADE DRESSINGS AND MORE THAN 140 DIFFERENT INGREDIENTS. A list of protein options are available including herb or pesto chicken, pulled pork, beef tenderloin, scallops, shrimp or tofu. Salad bowls range between two simple sizes – small and large. Again, simplicity abounds. 70. july08 002houston
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The Tuscan Salad features a beautiful balance of proteins including lemon shrimp and Italian proscuitto, pears, baked onions, sundried tomatoes, portobello mushrooms and a homemade garlic-ciabatta crostini (top it off with the strawberry-vinaigrette, a definite must.) With each salad order, patrons are given 10 complimentary ingredients with a small bowl and 13 with the large bowls. Moving along the chalkboard, Chef Rager introduces his “Suggested Sandwiches.” The imaginative list focuses on clever newbies and downhome favorites. Made-to-order items include: Smoked Salmon on Brown Rye, with boiled egg and red onion, lemon capers and herb cream cheese; Vegetarian Sandwich on Hummus Bread, with alfalfa sprouts, baked onion and roasted yellow bell peppers; Daddy’s Meatloaf Special, classically prepared; and El Capitan Panini, proscuitto, red onion, sweet basil and roasted brie. RAGER PLANS TO ADD A DAILY SPECIAL, FEATURING SPECIALTY ITEMS, SUCH AS PIZZA AND PASTAS – SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON THE MENU. Undoubtedly, this is the ideal spot for people on the go, who want fresh, fast dining or even those who choose to linger with free Wi-Fi. One can expect friendly, relaxed service – of course, nothing less than the fantastic team from Absinthe already dishes out. And, speaking of Absinthe, new items have been added to their growing, late-night menu, as well. HOT ITEMS LIKE PULLED PORK CROSTINI, CHICKEN CURRY QUESADILLAS, LAMB TACOS AND SHRIMP AND BEEF SKEWERS ARE TASTY NEW ADDITIONS THAT CONTINUE DISTINGUISHING THE ESTABLISHMENT. With the opening of BOWL and the expansion of Absinthe’s menu, the lower-Montrose area now hosts two trendy hot spots sure to keep loyal patrons, while attracting new, curious foodies looking for something new and intriguing.
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NEW RESTAURANTS
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Photography by Dax Sunga + Regina Panis
NEW RESTAURANT? EMAIL US AT LETTERS@002MAG.COM
LAKE HOUSE WATERSIDE CAFE
NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE
DISCOVERY GREEN NORTH SIDE www.thegrovehouston.com/LakeHouse/
3005 W. LOOP SOUTH 713.622.2005 www.thebombaybrasserie.com
CUISINE fast casual
MANGO BEACH
RUSSO’S NEW YORK PIZZERIA
2304 WHITE OAK
19817 NORTHWEST FRWY. #100 281.477.6002 www.nypizzeria.com
CUISINE traditional indian cuisine + modern
CUISINE snow-cones + snacks
CUISINE ny style pizzeria
CHEF ROBERT DELGRANDE
CHEF ROBERT SCHERER
CHEF N/A
CHEF N/A
Besides the fact that the location of this restaurant is prime and affords you a bit of AC at Discovery Green, and the fact that everything, flat wear, containers even napkins, is biodegradable and compostable – the food happens to be flawless. But what would you expect other than that from the Schiller del Grande group. (Café Annie, Café Express, Taco Milagro, Grove – need I say more?) THEIR FAST CASUAL CONCEPT SHOULD BE TRADEMARKED BECAUSE THEY’VE GOT IT DOWN TO AN ART. The burgers are top notch. The Texas Smokehouse burger – perfection. Adding a condiment would be a sin (and I am a huge mayo fan). A special blend of beef and ground smoky bacon with white cheddar and St. Arnold’s stewed onions with seasonal mushrooms will leave your taste buds reeling. The Snake River Farm Kobe Beef Hot Dog with cabbage chow chow relish delights. It’s classic American fast food done right without the guilty after thoughts. Oh, the sweet potato fries are addictive. Price point from $3 – $6. Carla Valencia
This month a new menu debuts at Narin’s Bombay Brasserie, complete with traditional North Indian cuisine and a modern fusion of American dishes with Indian spices. Located in the Galleria area, this is owner Narin Sehgal’s second restaurant and it has a touch of everything – AN EXQUISITE MURAL ON THE BACK WALL, GORGEOUS CHANDELIERS, A FULL SERVICE BAR AND OF COURSE GOURMET CUISINE. Executive Chef Robert Scherer prepares a delicate salmon with potatoes, shrimp and asparagus – a unique combination of textures and flavors that you won’t find at other Indian restaurants. And for dessert try the burgundy poached pear with pistachio ice cream and raspberries! What a sweet and creamy dish. Be on the lookout for upcoming wine dinners and book the private dining room for your next intimate gathering (holds up to 12 people). They also do catering.
Stumbling upon Mango Beach, a bright green-and-yellow snow-cone joint, is a blessing in the Houston heat. The extensive menu of flavors is posted on simple white boards that hang above the order windows. While still featuring typical flavors of a snow-cone stand, there is also something unexpected. FLAVORS VARY FROM CAJUN RED HOT, DULCE DE LECHE AND STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE, OH MY! The menu board also displays shakes and all-natural fruit drinks, such as Horchata, Limonada and Tamarind (which are also available for snowcones!) Prices range from 75 cents for a small to $3 for a jumbo. If that’s not enough, this sweet stand offers munchies such as hot Cheetos© with cheese, for $1.75. I wish I’d thought of that! Owner Simel Maldonado tells me, “People who stop in will end up posting Mango Beach on their online forums. We’ve gained a lot of customers through online word-ofmouth.” I sample a Cherimoya snowcone, which tastes like cherry with a bit of a kick. He wonders how I found out about Mango Beach, and I tell him I passed by and just HAD to stop. I look forward to stumbling in well throughout the summer! Regina Panis
While New York Pizzeria is already wellknown in Houston, they’ve taken one step further by welcoming Russo’s Pizzeria as an addition to their family. What makes Russo’s pizza different is that it’s made in a coal-fired oven, the same kind of oven used in the first pizzeria in the U.S. AFTER I TOOK A BITE OF THE PROSCUITTO PIZZA, I REALIZED THE CRUST IS SOMEWHAT CHARRED FROM THE OVEN, BUT NOT BURNT, ADDING A LIGHT, YET RUSTIC QUALITY TO THE PIZZA. The buffalo mozzarella on the Margherita Pizza has a smooth creaminess that melts in your mouth with freshness. While the coal-fired oven gives Russo’s pizza a strong character, the fresh ingredients add personality, which is missing from most pizza chains. Owner Anthony Russo said, “I have fond childhood memories of enjoying a slice of coal-fired pizza and a Coke. I believe in staying true to my roots—with original family recipes and fresh ingredients—this coal-fired oven is just another way to demonstrate my commitment.” Which shows. Russo’s also has a wine wall that features high-quality wines without the cost, giving it a perfect home in Houston’s northside. Regina Panis
Dana Lee Harms
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THE CHEF’S SPECIAL
12:06 PM
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Photography by Juliana Franco
CHEF MANAGER IAIN EVANS | restaurant mariposa | cuisine american | attire casual catering yes | private room no | address neiman marcus, 2600 post oak blvd., level III | phone 713.621.7100 ext: 2166
FAVORITE LATE NIGHT SPOT FOR A BITE? Mai’s – on those rare crazy nights. BEST BREAKFAST? My mother’s home in Scotland – a “bacon butty.” BEST BRUNCH? Farrago’s – who can resist those bottomless mimosas?? WHAT INGREDIENT CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT IN THE KITCHEN AND WHY? Good quality sea salt gives an overall enhancement to any food. WHAT UTENSIL CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT? In the kitchen – a really good, regularly sharpened Sabatier knife. For my home, my electric kettle – I’m English, I can’t live without my tea in the morning! WHAT’S YOUR PET PEEVE? People being late – habit from being in the restaurant business where timing is everything. FAVORITE AFFORDABLE WINE? Chateau Neuf du Pape – great French wine. FAVORITE PLACE FOR DESSERT? Sugar Baby’s – best cupcakes and mini-cheesecakes for any party. WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE CHEF, RESTAURANT AND DISH? Bryan Caswell and Bill Floyd at Reef - Beef Sliders and Milkshake “No Minors”. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, TELL US YOUR WORST CLIENT EXPERIENCE? A woman snuck her little dog into the restaurant in her LV purse and it got out and I had to chase him during the lunchtime rush.
FAVORITES: HERB ROSEMARY SHOES PRADA SPORT RUGBY COLOGNE TERRE DE HERMES MUSICIAN CAN’T PICK JUST ONE
Mariposa (means butterfly in Spanish) is the elegant restaurant at Neiman Marcus Houston which serves the fashionable clients for lunch Monday thru Saturday. Retreat to a refined atmosphere with an innovative menu selection, including the famous Monkey Bread. It’s the perfect choice for any special occasion or for turning an ordinary day into something wonderful. Iain began
working in the restaurant business in the West End of London. He came to Neiman Marcus in 1996 and has been in Dallas as well as Houston. While he is the manager, he still plans every menu and cooks for all the numerous special events held throughout the store.
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SIP CODES
By Beatrice Valencia
6/19/08
12:47 PM
Restaurateurs, club/bar owners, pubbers, etc., if there is a special event or something you would like the public to know about, email me at bvalencia@002mag.com and I will help spread the word for you. See you out!
BUDGETCODE... DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES…. I THINK I HAVE HOLES IN MY POCKET…AS A MATTER OF FACT, I DO. SO FAR THIS YEAR, I HAVE BEEN TO 6 WEDDINGS IN/OUT OF TOWN AND COUNTING, VARIOUS WEDDING/BABY SHOWERS – AND THIS DOESN’T INCLUDE REGULAR HOLIDAYS, I.E., MOTHER’S DAY AND BIRTHDAYS. IN BETWEEN ALL THIS IS MY PENCHANT TO SHOP AND EAT. I FIND MY AMEX BILL GOING THROUGH THE ROOF AND MY DESPERATION IN THE BASEMENT. I CAN’T CUT OUT ALL THE THINGS I ENJOY FROM MY LIFE BECAUSE THE ECONOMY IS HITTING A BIT OF BUMPS! I’M FORCED TO RETHINK MY SPENDING HABITS AND HAVE A DREADED BUDGET. EWWWW, THE WORD ALONE SOUNDS LIKE AN ILLNESS: “SHE HAS A CASE OF THE BUDGETS.” SO TO THE PLEASURE OF MY BOYFRIEND, I HAVE READJUSTED MY EATING HABITS. OUT WITH THE TASTING A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AND THE OVERINDULGENT CHAMPAGNE HABIT…FOR NOW. DON’T THINK YOU’LL FIND ME WITH TACO CABANA TORTILLAS AND CHEESE AND A SIX-PACK OF BUSCH LIGHT TALLBOYS. I’M NOT REVERTING TO HIGH SCHOOL BUDGET DAYS! I LOVE FOOD AND HOUSTON HAS SOME OF THE BEST, SO THIS CAN’T BE THE WORST EXPERIENCE, RIGHT?
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CAFÉ EXPRESS- 1422 West Gray 713.522.3100 Located right by my gym (yes, I know, another expense I could probably forego) this location is perfect for when I get out late and am starving. I usually get the prepared meals at my gym but, after seeing my bill last time, the price is not worth the amount of food or the “quality.” And by “quality,” I mean taste. (I’m all for a healthy meal but it has to taste like something and, most importantly, what it claims to be.) Lucky for me, this establishment is open until 11pm. And by the looks of the amount of people, I’m not the only late eater in town. There’s a vast amount of seating but at an earlier hour, I could see that being a problem. When you walk in, the “Oasis Table” greets you. My favorite concept houses all the condiments and fixings you’d want to add to your dish to personalize it to your tasting. From balsamic, spicy oil to olives and roasted garlic, you’ll find things to add you probably would’ve never thought of.
On to the food! I ordered the cup of soup, petite sandwich, salad and beverage combo. You get all of that for $7.99 and it’s a substantial amount of food. I went with a cup of the Southwest chili (a signature item), smoked turkey petite sandwich and spring salad mix. The chili is a bit spicy and the smoked turkey sandwich comes plain with turkey and Swiss and a side of this spicy mayo mix. It’s spice-tacular! Yes, I did go there. My meal was filling, healthy and tasty but also affordable.
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LES GIVRAL’S- 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444 This off the beaten path, modern cafeteria-like Vietnamese sandwich shop is a secret that needs to be shared. And if you haven’t shared it, that’s cruel. Where else can you find a foot-long sandwich on toasty Vietnamese baguette bread for $3! That’s no typo, folks. A marinade of thinly julienned carrots, cilantro, etc. – not sure on what else but it’s the perfect complement to the various meats or shrimp you choose for your sandwich. You can order a fountain drink or try out more traditional beverages from the refrigerator. Sauces, napkins, forks, etc., are all selfserve either by the fountain drink machine or attached to a column in the middle of the space. I’m not big on meats so I usually go with an order of veggie spring rolls and a half order of rice with chargrill shrimp. Did I mention you get a lot for your dollar? That’s why I order half. I typically finish the peanut sauce that accompanies the spring rolls but if I get a bit extra I add it to my shrimp and rice. I could add that sauce to everything! The food is fresh, the space is casual and you can’t beat the prices.
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BROWN BAG DELI- 2036 Westheimer 713.870.9191 Brown Bag has become an obsession this past month for me. This inexpensive, friendly, nonchalant sandwich shop blows any of those “fast food, waist cincher types” out of the water. Incredibly efficient at lunchtime, ordering begins with a brown bag on a clipboard and a pencil. You begin by picking the bread of your choice among white, wheat and jalapeno cheddar and low-fat multigrain. I go wheat. The bread is fresh, a bit sweet and wheat’s the healthier one…at least that’s what they say for now. Your choice of meats includes oven roasted turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, egg salad, mapleglazed honey ham, albacore tuna w/ pecans, pimento cheese, beef salami, PB&J, Hummus, Boca Burger and Garden Burger. As you can see, not all are meats so they cater to vegetarians. Next up, cheese. You can go ched74. july08 002houston
dar, jalapeño jack, Monterey Jack, horseradish white cheddar and reduced fat Swiss cheese. To finish off your sandwich your condiments and fillers are mayo, horseradish sauce, honey mustard, brown deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cucumber and jalapeño. Most notable, the brown deli mustard. You have side options from fruit to chips to dessert. You can choose from a fountain soda or they have Orangina, Pellegrino, sweet teas, etc. So many choices, for an unbeatably tasty sandwich all for around $7 depending on your side and beverage. One taste, and you’ll never go back to those other “sandwich shops.”
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DOOZO NOODLE & DUMPLINGS- 1200
McKinney (Houston Center Park Shops, 3rd Floor) 713.759.0103 This is where the “Dumpling Nazi” resides. (Note: she is not really a Nazi. In no way, shape or form do we mean to offend anyone. This is just a rip-off of Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi.”) The line at lunch or right before they start serving can get pretty ridiculously twisted and long so they have resorted to roped off sections to keep thing running smoothly. Sometimes they accept credit cards but you better have cash ready and in hand just in case. I know of some frequent visitors who have the exact amount right down to the change. The fear of getting a disapproving look or having her yell at you far exceeds that of looking like a novice in front of colleagues. I recall a time my sister had me go and order for her. She told me exactly how and what to say for her order and sent me with the exact amount. I think I had a slight panic attack in line thinking about forgetting how to order correctly and having her, the “Dumpling Nazi,” scold me or better yet, send me on my way dumpling-less. Banned from the dumpling line for my indiscretion. This fear deters no one from returning because the price and quality is without a doubt great. For $5 you get 10 decent-sized dumplings. Think Styrofoam container full. That’s how decent we’re talking. Choices for dumplings consist of pork, vegetable and chicken. You can combo these too. Mild or spicy dipping sauce accompanies the dumplings. It’s inexpensive, quick and tasty…you just can’t be the one who slows down the flow of the line...or else!
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CLUB+LOUNGE REVIEW
12:08 PM
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By Ryan Clark Photography by Daniel Ortiz
STATUS/VIEW | 2404 SAN JACINTO | 713.659.5400 MYSPACE.COM/VIEWHOUSTON
SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT
002 IS ACCEPTING ENTRIES
FOR THE DECEMBER HOLIDAY COVER. A JURY OF ARTISTS, GALLERY OWNERS,
DELIVERY MEN AND US. WILL PICK THE COVER FOR THE 2008 HOLIDAY ISSUE.
The
View is a new club in Midtown where you, Barbara, Whoopi, Joy, Elisabeth and Sherri sit down and have a grand old time talking about who’s who and what’s what. YOU KNOW, THE THINGS THAT MATTER TO US GIRLS. What is the cast of up to this week?! What is the latest celebrity gossip, and how will the increased cost of petroleum affect the consumption of footware in the medium and long term? What is with that hair? Actually not, but feel free to make that joke with your girlfriends. Menfolk: feel free to not worry (whether you got the preceding or not) because unlike Ms. Walters, The View is hot, and that ain’t just because it’s outside. The View is a new rooftop patio bar addition to “long-time listener, first-time caller” Status. FROM ITS PERCH
ABOVE THE CLUB’S PARKING LOT ON SAN JACINTO, IT BOASTS, SURPRISE, AN UNCLUTTERED VIEW OF DOWNTOWN, PERHAPS ONE OF THE BEST FROM THE SOUTH. Indeed, the entire View experi-
ence is built around the vista of the cityscape, as its long and narrow perch above the Status parking lot is oriented and tiered to give all hands an unfettered view of the urban panorama. Want to look south, towards Galveston and her shady beaches? Sorry, Star Jones, your view is blocked. The patio is heavily oriented towards the VIP treatment, with small-group seating areas for bottle service and not much more than standing room aside from that. The red that dominates the color palette of the back-wall is striking, reaching out to you from even a block away like lipstick melting into the sunset. A stainless steel bar with a matching rear mantle rises out of the red, and full cocktail service goes without saying.
The individual seating areas are sequestered from one another by shimmering chain and orb dividers, like tapestries from the Palace of Beyoncé jutting out from the wall. The dividers, as they shimmy and sway in the breeze (always so much more potent even 15 feet up), let just enough of the next group in to catch a flirt, while hiding enough to be able to hunker down in private and decide what to do about it. THOUGH ITS GRAND OPENING WAS ONLY IN JUNE, THERE ARE PLANS FOR VIEW TO EXPAND OUT INTO THE PARKING LOT WITH A SERIES OF CABANAS THAT, WHILE THEY MAY OFFER A SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED VERSION OF THE CLUB’S NAMESAKE, will expand the VIP outdoor seating options for those with the right amount of, well, status.
Because The View is entirely outdoors and therefore entirely subject to our own very particular brand of THIS PROBABLY ISN’T THE BEST OPTION FOR FOLKS ATTEMPTING TO HIDE THEIR CURLS WITH A STRAIGHT-IRON OR GIRTH WITH A SPORT COAT. There’s also no overhead cover, so not a good choice when the weather is not cooperating with your desire to sit on a high perch and make fun of the hipsters going into Rich’s. Of course, it is part of Status, so no amount of moisture in the air (static or falling) should keep you from the place since the main club itself is indoors. STANDARD CLUB DRESS IS REQUIRED AND GENTLEMEN SHOULD LEAVE THEIR SNEAKERS AT HOME. At present, The View is open Thursday through Sunday evenings, but with a slightly earlier orientation on the Sabbath. (They have special events tied to the club throughout the month.) If you’re on the lookout to get the Minute Maid Park gaze of Downtown but from a whole new angle, try out The View.
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CD REVIEWS
6/19/08
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By Lance Scott Walker
FLEET FOXES
(Sub Pop)
The music public’s ongoing, eternal fascination with great music created by young minds could be said to be rooted in our own perceptions of when someone’s creativity bloom. It doesn’t really work that way, but while it’s easier to understand youthful folks such as this (all hovering around age 22), stumbling upon something original and yet simple, what this band of young Seattleites have crafted is not only spirited, innocent and original—it’s also incredibly complex. That speaks to the musicianship, for one. The band themselves discredits any suggestion that they are a rock band, which is fitting, but that’s not due so much to a lack of abilities as it is to the fact that their songs are so heavy with necessary intricacies that playing them as rock songs would loot them outright. There are also comparisons to the Beach Boys— which is fitting to a point, but misleading. Fleet Foxes have a grip on that airy, baroque pop feel, yes—but with the brooding candor of railroad blues tangled in with an uplifting, pastoral feel to their harmonies. They sing as a choir—an armful of voices aimed at center and filling up the sky. It would be misaligned to call them campfire songs; perhaps more fitting to call them bonfire ballads. Still, it leaves you tapping your pencil against your chin as the same time as you tap your foot … how did those kids learn all that shit at their age? Easily one of the best records of the year.
LIL WAYNE
(Cash Money)
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The traditional understanding of a trilogy is that it is an epic work of sorts consisting of three parts—which, though part of the bigger work, also stand alone. Though 2004’s and its successor the following year offered up no such hint of a trilogy, it was actually with little surprise that Weezy announced the title of
his newest to be Tha Carter III. He also did so far in advance, then saw his album suffer numerous setbacks—something which only fed the minds of fans as to what this record was all about. And it’s weird. You knew it was going to be—he gets stranger and more difficult to predict every time he issues an album. And this is no exception, culminating perhaps in the weirdest track of his career in “Phone Home,” which starts off in a nice big, warm roll across the piano before funneling down into something that sounds like the music to a scary kids’ show. A bad one. All the while, Wayne’s narrative in the track is his proclamation to be a Martian while someone sounding not unlike Mike Jones howls the title in the background. But, besides a blatant David Axelrod theft in “Dr. Carter,” it’s one of only two misfires on an album that goes beyond swagger, beyond flow and far outruns the metaphorical prowess he has continued to develop over the years. And he even knows when to just lay back and give it to you straight (“Comfortable,” ft. Babyface) and go over the top (“Lollipop”). But that’s further a clue that Weezy views his career from the outside rather than from the tower. Every piece of every album feels like a cog in some greater machine—a machine only he can see. And only he knows where it goes next.
EVENT SEX & THE CITY PREMIERE WHY WHY NOT? WHERE ANGELIKA THEATRE WHEN MAY 28 The shoe-obsessed and fashion savvy showed up in droves at Angelika Theater to get a first look at the Sex & The City movie. The fortunate invited by VitaminWater, 002houston and 104.1 KRBE enjoyed special VitaminWater drinks like “Carried Away” and “Single & Fabulous.” Chloe Dao debuted her collection with a fashion show that would make the girls proud. Guests left the theater reeling at having gotten to see the film a few days early.
THE AUDITION (Victory)
Here we go. An open letter to pop punk: Stop. Don’t think. Loosen up. Quit practicing. Forget your chops. Throw beer on each other. Don’t wipe off your strings. Don’t buy new sticks. Tape up your old ones. Play old drums. Play an ugly guitar. Forget what song is next in the set. Start off in the wrong key. Forget what a ‘key’ even means. Get the words wrong. Be bad at stage banter. Have a shitty haircut. Maybe a SportsCut. And a t-shirt that’s not ironic nor a gift from a sponsor. Don’t be sponsored. Don’t be signed. Don’t be marketed. Take it back to the roots. Really, pop punk—you’re too tight, too glitzy, too perfect, and that’s why you’re lifeless. And always will be. It’s too bad, really. Your forefathers had something going. You just… all became boy bands.
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STREETS TO A NEW YORK GIANTS TRAINING CAMP AND MADE THE TEAM, ANYWAY. BUT SAYING YOU’RE FROM THE STREETS IS SUPERCRED IF YOU’RE A RAPPER. AND REGGIE STEVENS IS ALSO A RAPPER. HIS ALBUM SPIN RICH COMES OUT THIS YEAR AND WILL FEATURE COLLABS WITH JOHN BON JOVI, BUN B AND HOUSTON’S OWN BILLY COOK.
Famouz Interview by Lance Scott Walker
HOW DID YOU END UP WORKING WITH BUN B? I was with Billy Cook. Billy Cook was a big Houston R&B singer… THAT’S WHAT I WAS GOING TO LEAD INTO BECAUSE HE’S A BIG HERO TO HOUSTONIANS… Yeah, Billy Cook, man. I gotta give so much credit to Billy Cook. Him and Cynthia Cook nurtured me through the game. Once I got with Billy Cook, that opened up the doors. I flew Billy Cook to Oakland, and we just started workin… I mean we knocked out like six songs in two days. And the next thing you know, I was like ‘hey, you know, I need to get a collabo,’ and we just laid the track… but it was cool working with Bun B. Now I’m from Louisiana, but my family’s from Houston… so I used to stay every summer in Houston and I know a lot about the Houston background…
the time and he was working with me at the time. So basically we just did it over phone calls, email—did the song, sent it to Bon Jovi and he liked it, he approved it.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL LIKE HE BROUGHT TO YOUR MUSIC? He helped me solidify myself in the South, because once I moved from the South—and then trying to reconnect with my people who I want to reconnect with… he helped me do it. Him and Cynthia, they taught me things, too. They taught me some of the business—don’t be scared to try this or try that. So I would think that Billy Cook was like a mentor for me. When my times got rough and I mean times got rough for him, too. And he would call me and I would help him out and he would help me out. So we kinda leaned on each other for three years until they kinda started doing their thing and I started doing my thing. Once I got my deal they was the first people I called saying ‘man, I got a deal.’ That’s one thing I can say about Billy Cook—he knows the work I’ve put in. HOW DID THE COLLABORATION WITH BON JOVI WORK? I played arena football in New Jersey at Rutgers [University] and Bon Jovi’s from New Jersey so I would always see him in the locker room and I was one of those who would go up to him and introduce myself and say ‘hey man, I do music.’ At that time I wasn’t really pushing music as hard as I do now. And then what happened was I ended up going to Nashville and playing arena football there and Tim McGraw, he was a minority owner of the team—I found out a way to get with his people and get them to take my CD and they was like ‘well, we like your music, but we can’t do anything because it’s not country.’ So they ended up calling David Huff down in Los Angeles, which… Dan Huff is his brother. Dan Huff produced Bon Jovi’s last album. Once I signed with World Jam, David Huff was the CEO, and he was the main engineer, producer and that’s how the collaboration came about because his brother was working with Bon Jovi at 77. july08 002houston
IN THE NFL, YOU HAVE A PRETTY SERIOUS PRACTICE REGIMEN TO WHICH YOU HAVE TO ADHERE. DO YOU FIND YOURSELF WORKING THAT SAME PRACTICE ETHIC INTO YOUR MUSIC? I do do that, and one thing about me—everybody say ‘man, you ain’t street. You ain’t sold crack.’ First of all, they don’t know what I’ve done and I’m not going to sit here and tell you I did it, I ain’t gonna tell you I didn’t do it. I came from a ghetto environment, but at the same time, football got me out of the ghetto. But people don’t understand—I wasn’t a draft pick. I didn’t get millions of dollars. I walked on. My signing bonus was a thousand dollars. One thousand dollars. Seven hundred dollars after taxes. First year I was on the practice squad. I mean literally, they said ‘New York Giants signed Reggie Stephens, Cornerback, off the streets.’ I basically went into their training camp. My coach from Rutgers called them and said ‘man, just give this kid a look. You ain’t gotta do nothing, don’t give him a contract or nothing.’ I went to their training camp and did what I had to do. Basically, it was either go home with no money or make this team. And then make a little bit of money. Because at the time I had a son that I needed to feed, I had a family that needed some help. So basically I was just like ‘look, I’m gonna make this team. I don’t care what ya’ll do to me, I’m gonna come back out every year and I’m gonna try out for ya’ll.’ And that’s basically how it was for four years. It’s the same thing in the music game… I get up every day, work as hard as the next rapper. I’m still gonna do my workout thing, go to the gym, do my running like I was doing football stuff and then I go to the studio and I pound it out. And I’ve got more of a business mind than anything, too, this go around. Now everything’s on my shoulders. I’m the rapper. I’m everything. My back has to be strong to take on what I’m taking on right now.
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002NIGHT LIFE downtown
702 702 W. Dallas. 713.654.8040 702houston.com A+ BAR inside Alden Hotel 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 aldenhotels.com BANK BAR 220 Main. 832.667.4477 hotelicon.com
CABO 417 Travis. 713.225.2060 cabomixmex.com COPA CABANA 114 Main. 713.223.COPA copacabanalounge.com
C&F DRIVE INN 6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704 CHAR BAR 305 Travis. 713.222.8177 charbarhouston.com CLUB ICE/MANTRA 711 Main. 713.225.3500 mantrahouston.com
THE COTTON EXCHANGE 202 Travis. 713.213.1141 cottonexchangelounge.com
DEAN’S CREDIT CLOTHING 316 Main. 713.227.3326 myspace.com/deanscreditclothing
DIVE LOUNGE inside the Aquarium 410 Bagby. 713.223.3474 EIGHTEEN TWENTY 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 myspace.com/1820bar ETTA’S LOUNGE 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611 FLYING SAUCER 705 Main. 713.228.7468 beerknurd.com
GLO 505 Main. 713.223.3456 club-go.com
HEAT 511 Main. 713.225.8020 myspace.com/clubheat_houston JAZZ AT THE MAGNOLIA 1100 Texas. 713.221.0011 magnoliahotels.com
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BARS + CLUBS + LOUNGES + WINE BARS JET LOUNGE 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 myspace.com/jetlounge
LA CARAFE 813 Congress. 713.229.9399 LEVEL 412 Main. 713.227.0410 myspace.com/levelhouston LIVE SPORTS CAFÉ 407 Main. 713.228.5483 livesportscafe.com
LONE STAR SALOON 1900 Travis. 713.757.1616 MOLLY’S PUB 509 Main. 713.222.1033 mollyspubs.com
NOTSUOH 314 Main. 713.237.8220 myspace.com/notsuohmusic
RED CAT JAZZ CAFÉ 924 Congress. 713.226.7870 redcatjazzcafe.com
TOC BAR 711 Franklin. 713.224.4862 myspace.com/tocbarhouston VENUE 719 Main. 713.236.8150 venuehouston.com
galleria + uptown
BLANCO’S 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072 houstonredneck.com
BELVEDERE 1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271 belvedereinfo.com THE BLACK SWAN 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 (inside the Omni Hotel)
SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ 909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299 sambucarestaurant.com SHADOW BAR 213 Milam. 713.221.5483 theshadowbar.com
SHAY MCELROY’S 909-A Texas. 713.223.2444 mcelroyspub.com SKYLINE BAR & GRILL 1600 Lamar. 713.577.6139 (inside Hilton Americas)
STATE BAR & LOUNGE 909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888 thestatebar.com
THE TREEHOUSE Discovery Green 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321 thegrovehouston.com THE VAULT 723 Main. 713.224.6891
UROPA 3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132 cluburopahouston.com
WILD WEST 6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455 wildwesthouston.com
heights + washington
BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740 myspace.com/ boomboomroomhouston
CHAISE LOUNGE 4219 Washington. 713.861.2300 chaiseloungehouston.net
CLUB 26 TEN 2610 Sage. 713.974.4000 myspace.com/club26ten
IDENTITY BAR 5959 Richmond. 713.785.0999 RESERVE 101 1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101 reserve101.com
THE TASTING ROOM 1101-18 Uptown Park. 713.993.9800 114 Gray. 713.528.6402 2409 W. Alabama. 713.526.2242 tastingroomwines.com
PLANETA BAR-RIO 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 bar-rio.com PAPARRUCHOS 3055 Sage. 713.212.3178 paparruchos.com
CITIZEN LOUNGE 4606 Washington. 713.862.4448 THE CORKSCREW 1919 Washington. 713.864.9463 houstoncorkscrew.com CORELEONE BAR & GRILL 813 Jackson. 713.863.8223 (behind Patrenella’s) patrenellas.net COSMOS CAFÉ 69 Heights. 713.802.2144 cosmoshouston.com
RA SUSHI 3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 rasushi.com
REMINGTON BAR 1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631 (inside St. Regis Hotel) theremingtonrestaurant.com ROXY 5851 W. Alabama. 713.850.ROXY myspace.com/roxyhouston
DAN ELECTRO’S GUITAR BAR 1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707 danelectrosguitarbar.com
DARKHORSE TAVERN 2207 Washington. 713.426.2442 dhtavern.com THE DIRT 222 Yale. 713.426.4222 myspace.com/dirtbar
THE DRAKE 1902 Washington. 713.861.9600 thedrakebar.com
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FRONT PORCH PUB 217 Gray. 713.571.9571 frontporchpub.com EL TIEMPO CANTINA 5602 Washington. 713.681.3645 eltiempocantina.com KOBAIN 33 Waugh. 713.862.9911 kobain.net
MAK CHIN’S 511 Shepherd. 713.861.9888 makchins.com
MOLINA’S 4720 Washington. 713.862.0013 molinasrestaurants.com ONION CREEK 3106 White Oak. 713.880.0706 onioncreekcafe.com
PEARL BAR 4216 Washington. 713.863.5337 pearlbarhouston.com
THE SOCIAL 3730 Washington. 713.426.5585 thesocialinfo.com
midtown
13 CELSIUS 3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466 13celsius.com
3RD BAR 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282 reefhouston.com
BOND 2700 Milam. 713.529.2663 bond2700.com
COACHES 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE 2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 DECO 510 Gray. 713.659.4900 decohouston.com
EL PATIO 2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181 elpatio.com EPIC 3030 Travis. 713.862.4810
FIX LOUNGE 2707 Milam. 832.281.2101 fixlounge.com
HOWL AT THE MOON 612 Hadley. 713.658.9700 howlatthemoon.com
IBIZA LOUNGE NEXT DOOR 2450 Louisiana. 713.520.7300 ibizaloungenextdoor.com KOMODO’S 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501
LEON’S LOUNGE 1006 McGowen. 713.659.3052
THE MAPLE LEAF 514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 themapleleafpub.blogspot.com THE MINK/THE BACKROOM 3718 Main. 713.522.9985 themink.org
OPEN CITY 2416-A Brazos. 832.483.8357 ochouston.com RED DOOR 2416 Brazos. 713.225.0640 reddoorhouston.com
RICH’S 2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606 richshouston.com
SAMMY’S 2016 Main. 713.751.3101 sammysat2016main.com
STATUS 2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400 myspace.com/statushouston SWIVEL 2621 Milam. 713.222.2057 swivelhouston.com THE ROOF 2600 Travis. 713.522.4900 roofbarhouston.com
THE WET SPOT 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768 wetspot-houston.com TIPSY CLOVER 2416 Brazos. 713.524.8782
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WHISKEY CREEK 2905 Travis. 713.526.4225 whiskeycreekhouston.com
XO BAR & LOUNGE 2611 San Jacinto. 713.651.9900 myspace.com/xohouston
ZEPPELIN 3101 San Jacinto. 713.521.7300 myspace.com/zeppelin713
montrose + shepherd
ABSINTHE 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575 absinthelounge.com
AGORA 1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 agorahouston.com AVANTGARDEN 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 avantgardenhouston.com
BARTINI 1318 Westheimer. 713.526.2277 clubbartini.com BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR 307 Fairview. 713.269.0859 barboheme.com
BOONDOCKS 1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500 myspace.com/boondocksbar BYZANTIO 403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896 byzantiohouston.com
CROME 2815 S. Shepherd. 713.523.3100 cromelounge.com CATBIRDS 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 catbirds.com CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB 4100 Montrose. 713.522.9321 blacklaboradorpub.com
GUAVA LAMP 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 myspace.com/guavalamphouston THE DAVENPORT 2115 Richmond. 713.520.1140
THE FLAT 1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528
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ETRO 1424 Westheimer. 713.529.3449 myspace.com/etrohouston
VELVET MELVIN 3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798 myspace.com/thevelvetmelvinpub
THE HARP 1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827
ZAKE LOUNGE 2943 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888 zakerestaurant.com
GRIFF’S 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 griffshouston.com
LOLA’S 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342
LZ PUB 2239 Richmond. 713.522.7118 MARFRELESS 2006 Peden. 713.528.0083
MCELROY’S PUB 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 mcelroyspub.com METEOR 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 meteorhouston.com
THE NEXT DOOR 2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712 myspace.com/thenextdoorgallery NUMBERS 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 numbersnightclub.com PRIVE 910 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 privelounge.com
POISON GIRL 1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929 myspace.com/poisongirlbar.com SOUTH BEACH 810 Pacific. 713.529.7623 southbeachthenightclub.com
SLIDER’S BAR 1424 Westheimer. 713.528.2788 slidersbar.com
SCOTT GERTNER’S SKYBAR 3400 Westheimer. 713.520.9688 msypace.com/scottgertnersskybar THE STAG’S HEAD 2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199 stagsheadpub.com THE TAVERN 1340 W. Gray. 713.522.5159 thetavernongray.com
VINTAGE 2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200
ZIMM’S MARTINI & WINE 4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002
museum district MONARCH LOUNGE 5701 Main (inside Hotel ZaZa). 713.526.1991 monarchrestauranthouston.com
outer loop
DENIM BAR 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 (inside the Burning Pear) theburningpear.com THE DERRICK TAVERN 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 thederricktavern.com
FIREHOUSE SALOON 5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962 firehousesaloon.com HUSH 15625 Katy Frwy. 713.330.4874 hushonline.com JAPANIERO’S 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 japaniero.com KONA GRILL 16535 Southwest Frwy. 281.242.7000 konagrill.com
rice village
ARMADILLO PALACE 5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700 thearmadillopalace.com
BAKER STREET PUB 5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900 bakerstreetpub.com BAM BOU 2540 University. 713.521.7222 bambouhouston.com
BRIAN O’NEILL’S 5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603 brianoneills.com BRONX BAR 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9690 myspace.com/buddhalounge ERNIE’S ON BANKS 1010 Banks. 713.526.4566 erniesonbanks.com
THE GINGER MAN 5607 Morningside. 713.526.2770 gingermanpub.com JOHNNY’S SPORTS BAR 2511 Bissonnet. 713.521.9928 myspace.com/joialounge
KAY’S LOUNGE 2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858
LITTLE WOODROW’S 5611 Morningside. 713.521.2337 littlewoodrows.com THE LOUNGE AT BENJI’S 2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602 benjys.com
VOLCANO 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282
MI LUNA 2298 Texas Dr. 281.277.8272 mi-luna.com
OLIVES MARTINI BAR & GRILLE 2268 Texas Dr. 281.980.2823 olivesmartinis.com
VINE WINE ROOM 12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463 vinewineroom.com VINO 100 11693 Westheimer. 281.759.4100
river oaks + kirby
AZTECA’S BAR & GRILL 2207 Richmond. 713.526.1702 aztecasbarandgrill.com THE BIG EASY 5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999 bigeasyblues.com
COVA 5600 Kirby. 713.838.0700 5555 Washington. 713.868.3366 covawine.com
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DOWNING STREET 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 downingstreetpub.com
KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB 2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486 irishpubkenneallys.com LIZZARD’S PUB 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610
MEZZANINE LOUNGE 2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.MEZZ mezzaninelounge.com MUGSY’S 3200 Kirby. 713.526.5595
RICKSHAW BAMBU 2810 Westheimer. 713.942.7272 rickshaw-bambu.com ROLL-N SALOON 4200 San Felipe. 713.622.7487 TACO MILAGRO 2555 Kirby. 713.522.1999 taco-milagro.com
THE WINE BUCKET 2311 W. Alabama. 713.942.9463 thewinebucket.com
warehouse district
EIGHTEEN TWENTY 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 1820bar.com
LUCKY’S PUB 801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010 luckyspub.com THE MERIDIAN 1503 Chartres. 713.225.1717 meridianhouston.com
NEXT 2020 McKinney. 713.221.8833 whatsnexthouston.com PASHAA ULTRA LOUNGE 2010 McKinney. 713.344.0305 myspace.com/pashaahouston
WAREHOUSE LIVE 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 warehouselive.com
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SAVVI OF HUESTON INDEPENDENT SPIT DISTRICT YES, YOU CAN LISTEN TO HIP-HOP RECORDS THAT DON’T TALK ABOUT SYRUP AND GRILLS. YES, THOSE RECORDS CAN ALSO BE FROM HOUSTON. THIS PAST OCTOBER, HUESTON INDEPENDENT SPIT DISTRICT QUIETLY RELEASED ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE ALBUMS TO COME OUT OF HOUSTON IN RECENT YEARS. IT SOUNDS DIFFERENT, UNLIKE ANYTHING COMING OUT OF THE CITY RIGHT NOW. BUT IT’S ALL H-TOWN. I TALKED TO PERHAPS THE MOST VISIBLE MEMBER OF THIS TRUE COLLABORATIVE ABOUT WHAT MAKES THEM SO DIFFERENT.
When I first heard a track by you, I said the same thing the person who played it for me said—it doesn’t sound like it’s from Houston. But now I do hear some of the Houston sound in there. How do you think it manifests itself in your music? Well, I was born and raised here so it’s not like I just stopped through—Houston was my foundation. For instance, “The Hueston Chronicles.” It’s really sort of a double play. When I was 10, 11, 12 years old, I actually would sell the Houston Chronicle newspaper. I would be out on the corner or whatever selling those papers. So that’s part of where the title of that track came from, but I also use the phrase to kind of paint a picture of Houston that shows my perspective and is representative of any musicians that I’ve heard—different flavors of Houston. I’ve heard most of them, but I felt like I was speaking to a side of Houston that hadn’t been spoken for. But Houston’s there, and in everything I do I try to represent that in some aspect. I guess it might not sound like what you’d expect coming from
I was just listening to the record and I noticed how it’s got kind of a hollow, airy quality to it. Is that something you set out to do? You know, I don’t think it was by design, I think it was just through the cycles of recording and getting it mixed and mastered, we kind of stumbled upon that sound on there and I really give credit to the engineer, who gave it that particular flavor. It kind of set the tone so I went along with it. Are you going to go that direction on the next project—and what is the next project? Actually we’re doing a project called ‘Summer Sessions,’ and it was initially intended to be a mixtape but the way it’s coming out it’s probably going to be an EP of sorts. It will be about ten new songs that we just crafted to give to the fans that dig The District and to also help repromote The District. We’ll have it exclusively for download for free on our website in the middle of July. Are you going to stick with that same sound? As far as the sound quality… in some cases yes and in some cases no because there’s some stuff we have now that is gonna have a different texture than those tracks. We’ve really thought about how we do want to progress with our sound. You’re gonna still hear some of that feel from The District but then you’ll hear a departure so it’s 50/50. This record I think will have a little bit more character to it.
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Houston but it is the Houston sound. You know, we have pioneers in a lot of other genres … blues, jazz … who either live here or got their start here. So I just try to embody the place. What’s the concept behind Hueston? Basically by changing the Hou to Hue, I think there’s been given a one-dimensional perspective to Houston out there, and when I say Hueston, I wanted to show that Houston has color. And this is a different flavor and color that is represented in Houston. Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the world, so that’s what that stands for. How do you guys collaborate? I know there are 8 of you. How do you do it? The biggest obstacle for us… scheduling is a nightmare when you have that many people. There’s just no way around it. We don’t really have a formula or anything like that, but we have three producers who for the most part will specifically work on new music and beats and then they’ll email us a beat or we’ll have a meeting where we can get the majority… because that’s usually what it is, a majority. You can’t get everybody in the same room at the same time. And we’ll kind of listen and vibe the stuff and say ‘this is what we want to write about for this track—this is the topic and this is the title, now go to your corners and write.’ We don’t actually write together at all. We take our music with us and then we all bring back our own flavor and style to the topic or concept that we had. Really most of our writing is done and then we share what we wrote through emails, so there’s a bunch of chain emails that go back and forth. One guy will send his rhymes or his verse and another guy will send his and then next thing you know, we have three or four pages worth of stuff, then it’s like ‘okay, what do we want to keep or what do we want to take away,’ but that’s pretty much our main methodology for making songs. That must bring about a healthy kind of competition as well. Oh, it definitely inspires a good, healthy competition that really helps our creativity. No man wants to be considered the weakest link. Every time someone steps up, they’re raising the bar, setting the bar pretty high. And that’s how we do it. It makes us better and better. peaceofmind.com | myspace.com/hisd
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28. Cake dressing
1. Bikini look (2 words)
30. Patronized Brady’s Landing
6. Summer fun location
31. Karate schools
10. Whoopi Goldberg plays one in “Sister Act” 12. Rockets star
34. Got comfortable 36. Reputation 37. The car, affectionately
53. Millionaire’s sea toy
Gras celebration city
32. Hip crowd member (2 words)
54. Bright color
16. Cut off
33. Inscrutable Egyptian feature
DOWN 1. Cute and chic in a special color (3 words) 2. Victoria’s Secret specialty
20. Possible end ending
38. For that reason
23. This, in Paris
39. Flirts
24. There was much about nothing in Shakespeare
40. Piece of hair
38. Watch brand
3. Fashion first name
15. Showed off
41. Month, for short
4. Two-person operation
26. Unpleasant 24 hours? (3 words)
42. Evening activities (2 words)
5. Happening
44. A long time
7. Make-up option (2 words)
29. No way, no how
18. It’s the loneliest number 19. Men’s fashion accessory (2 words)
45. Absorbed
35. Lexus __
21. Symbol for nickel
14. Warm wind (2 words)
17. Actress Farrow
BEFORE WE GO...
41. “__, myself and I” – Beyoncé 43. Gem side 45. Memo start
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46. Ornamental piece
8. Roadside helpers
47. ____ Paolo
22. Fruity fields
47. Hip romance movie of 2008? (4 words)
25. The point where pen meets paper
9. Hue
49. Boat gear
48. Ad __ committee
50. Compass point
11. Jeweled, in a way
49. __ art
27. Make the first move
52. Modeled for
13. Sonnets
51. Full page, perhaps
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