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letter from the editor

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173 rocco, the office "gato"

PUBLISHER alejandro martinéz ext 2 a.martinez@002mag.com

carla valencia de martinez with jerry hall

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | CREATIVE DIRECTOR carla valencia de martinéz ext 3 c.valencia@002mag.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR victoria bartlett ART DIRECTOR alex rosa ext 4 arosa@002mag.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR pixie ibañez ext 6 pixie@002mag.com

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HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS MONTH. IT SIGNALS THAT SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND SCHOOL IS ABOUT TO END. IT’S WHEN THE HONEYSUCKLES ARE BLOOMING AND LOQUATS ARE BURSTING OFF TREE BRANCHES BEGGING ME TO GORGE. CUT-OFF SHORTS, BIKINIS, FLIP-FLOPS AND A SUFFOCATING HEAT THAT ODDLY I WELCOME. CALL IT NOSTALGIA OR INSANITY…

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And although Mother’s Day has always been something I love celebrating with my amazing mom, now I get to celebrate as one. Speaking of amazing, I couldn’t help be smitten, blown away, impressed, etc., of Jerry Hall. This legendary Texan is a true lady.

Her interview is one of my favorites since I’ve been at 002houston.

And now onto what’s going on in Houston this month! For your art fix there’s Mexican artist Cecila Beaven who has done all of the murals at Cuchara Restaurant. Plus we’ve cleaned up and revamped our Museum District pages. Or save the date for the Sandcastle Competition in Galveston (in Architecture+Design). Foodies, go eat at Argentine Café in The Galleria area; this family-owned spot is sure to become a staple in your arsenal of restaurants. Listen to The Aems who will be dropping their first EP this month.

PHOTOGRAPHERS cody bess, kennon evett, jill hunter, gabriella nissen, daniel ortiz, anthony rathbun, sofia van der dys CONTRIBUTING WRITERS vlady ambia, susan bynam, jordan campbell, michael cook, marzi fatemizadeh, sarah gish, jeff lane, nadia michel, sandra ramani, sarah salinas, sarah schellenberg, lance scott walker, scott ward CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS kim coffman, katy anderson, nicole compte, katya horner, zachary wuensch, chris patterson, jim caldwell, debora smail, jenny antill, jeff fitlow for lastnightpics.com: omar mejia, brandi shallenberger & megan batson INTERNS nicole kestenbaum

Our features include the booming comic stores in town, recent Academy Award winning local producer of the film Inocente, newbie Rockets reserve player Greg Smith and an interview with the founder of a national website www.elizabethstreet.com, opening a Houston page.

FESTIVAL MAYHEM

I hope you enjoy this guide to the city just as much as we enjoy putting it together!

FPSF 2012 Photography by Todd Spoth

Make sure you stop and eat a loquat this month!

Carla Valencia de Martinéz

Editor-in-Chief | Creative Director

002houston Magazine is published monthly by NODO Magazine, L.L.C., 1824 Spring Street, Studio 002, Houston, TX 77007. Copyright © 2013 by NODO Magazine L.L.C. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. 002houston Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertising or editorial, nor do the publishers assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear.

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table of contents MAY 2013

BEHIND the SCENES

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FOR ART’S SAKE: CECILIA BEAVEN

20 LUCK BE A LADY

30 MEN AT WORK

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photographer sofia van der dys & jerry hall

42 MY SPIDEY SENSE IS TINGLING!

B.MANDOLA

THE BRUNCH BUNCH

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ERRY HALL - SUPERMODEL, MOM, PHILANTHROPIST AND MORE - MADE A STOP IN HOUSTON LAST MONTH FOR THE I AM WATERS LUNCHEON. (WWW.IAMWATERS.COM) IT DOESN’T GET MORE SIMPLE THAN THE MISSION OF THIS NONPROFIT: TO PROVIDE WATER TO PEOPLE WHO NEED IT. WHAT STARTED SMALL HAS NOW GROWN TO PROVIDING 1 MILLION BOTTLES OF WATER, AND IT HAS OUTGROWN HOUSTON. STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW RETAIL ASPECT OF THE FOUNDATION WHICH WILL FUNNEL 100% OF PROCEEDS BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION. HALL WAS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL AND NATURAL, GIVEN THE THIRTY MINUTES WE HAD TO GET IT DONE.

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4 letter from the editor 6 table of contents 8 on our radar 10 gish at the movies 11 party pics 12 calendar 14 museum district 16 for art’s sake: cecilia beaven 18 art houses + museums + exhibits 20 luck be a lady 24 phone shot 25 fresh arts scene 26 born cool, grow hip 27 party pics 28 people of houston

30 men at work 34 costume for cocktails 36 002deals 39 splendor in the grass 40 things i ♥ 42 my spidey sense is tingling 46 architecture + design 47 party pics 48 destination: monte carlo 50 tools + toys + gadgets 51 mac® tips 52 dinewrite: the argentina café 54 the chef’s special: dominic b.mandola 56 open

58 the scene 61 the brunch bunch 62 houston map 63 party pics 64 downtown map 65 uptown + galleria map 66 restaurant listings 69 tastes of the town 70 002 nightlife 71 club + lounge review: the capitol bar 73 recording: the aems 74 party pics + crossword puzzle

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TOWNE LAKE’S MEMORIAL DAY LANTERN LAUNCH IS ON MONDAY, MAY 27. THE EVENT WAS DEVELOPED LAST YEAR AS A WAY TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIERS AND LOVED ONES WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY. GUESTS GATHER AT SUNSET TO DEDICATE AND RELEASE MORE THAN 500 PAPER LANTERNS INTO THE COMMUNITY’S LAKE. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. STARTS AT 7:30PM AND THE LANTERNS WILL BE RELEASED AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30PM. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS OR FUTURE EVENTS AT TOWNE LAKE, VISIT TOWNELAKETEXAS.COM OR CALL THE WELCOME CENTER AT 281.256.2772.

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BUSINESS Progress on Houston’s second convention center hotel has reached new milestones with the completion of the development agreement to build a 1,000room Marriott Marquis next to the George R. Brown Convention Center.

BORN COOL. GROW HIP. www.DeclareAThumbWar.com is a brand new website to make finding day camps and after-school enrichment activities simple and easy for Houston-area parents. The site will be the city’s largest online camp and activities network and a free database to search local camps and activities. Parents will have the ability to search out camps, get details and read reviews by other parents in the Houston area. ThumbWar will also make planning your kids’ summer fun and worry-free with the “Camp Concierge” where parents will have custom camp schedules made for them with no worry and no hassle.

CALENDAR Memorial Day in The Woodlands, May 25–26, from 6–9pm at Waterway Square. On Saturday, May 25, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the country & variety sounds of Leannasaurus Rex from 6–7:20pm followed by the classic rock sounds of The Rock-a-Fellas from 7:40–9pm.

Immediately following the concert, enjoy a fantastic fireworks display presented by Wells Fargo, weather permitting. Sunday country/alternative band Josh Fuller and Dirt & Diesel take the stage from 6–7:20pm. Nobody’s Fool, with Kelley Peters, close out the night playing a variety of sounds from 7:40–9pm. Once again, the night sky will light up with a dazzling fireworks display as the music ends. Free and open to the public thanks to Wells Fargo, The Woodlands Development Company, The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, Kyle Sherburne – State Farm Insurance, Munday Chevrolet, Wright’s Printing, Kroger, Bud Light and Xfinity. www.thewoodlandscvb.com/memorialday.asp

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Top Houston chefs heat up CITYCENTRE once again as the Curry Crawl culinary competition returns to Houston on May 19. Hosted by Chef John Sikhattana of STRAITS Asian Bistro, the Curry Crawl will feature a fiery mix of top toques battling it out to win the title of “Best Curry,” while showcasing and sampling their competing creations for judges and attendees. Guests will also enjoy cocktails from Grey Goose, Bacardi and No Label Brewery. Event proceeds will benefit PULSE, the newest young professionals group supporting Houston’s St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System. $55, includes ample food and cocktail samplings. Tickets will be available for online purchase in advance through Ticketbud, and at the door the day of the event. For more information, call 713.365.9922.

DINEWRITE Seasons 52 will be opening in Houston’s Millennium High Street development. With a warm, welcoming ambiance with rich mahogany accents and a custom built wine cellar, Seasons 52 will feature seating in a casually sophisticated dining room and a piano bar featuring live music nightly and on the patio. Additionally, the restaurant will offer three private dining rooms for larger groups and events, and an exclusive Chef’s Table. The restaurant is expected to bring an additional 100 new jobs to the Houston area.

FOR ART’S SAKE IKEA Houston and The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art debuted the Orange Show Art Bus designed by IKEA Houston. Originally a 1964 mobile X-ray unit, the 40-foot bus has been completely transformed into a roving art classroom, with the ability to teach a wide range of arts-related curricula to classes of approximately 30 students at a time. The bus will journey to Houston-area schools to provide art programs for those institutions with limited or no arts funding.

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GRAFFITI ARTIST GONZO247 RECENTLY COMPLETED A NEW MURAL ON THE SIDE OF A HISTORIC BUILDING THAT CURRENTLY HOUSES TREEBEARD’S RESTAURANT (315 TRAVIS), JUST ACROSS FROM MARKET SQUARE PARK. THE MURAL IS AN OFFSHOOT OF THE GREATER HOUSTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU’S NEW HOUSTON IS... AD CAMPAIGN. Unwind as you enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Rienzi estate, art collection and gardens at twilight on select Thursday evenings in May. During Twilight Tours, Houston musicians serenade guests as they enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres during their stroll. Docents are present throughout the estate to greet visitors and interpret Rienzi’s collection of European decorative arts. Thursdays, May 2, 16 and 30, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Rienzi is located at 1406 Kirby Drive. For information and directions, visit www.mfah.org/rienzi or call 713.639.7800.

GREEN The Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) bottling plant in Houston has taken a major step toward sustainable water management with installation of Baswood Corporation’s BioViper™ technology. The innovative water pretreatment system is modeled on the same natural purification processes of rivers and streams. It reduces the DPS plant’s wastewater organic load by 75-90 percent and requires 40 percent less energy to operate than traditional digestion systems and 25 percent less energy than other emerging technologies. The water leaving the DPS plant via the sewer system will be significantly cleaner than before, dramatically relieving the burden on the City of Houston’s municipal treatment system.

THE HOUSTON ZOO IS TAKING THE FINAL STEP TOWARD HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE SUN TO ENERGIZE ITS ONGROUNDS TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS. A FEW MONTHS AGO RELIANT WAS ON SITE TO CONVERT THE REMAINING 18 ELECTRIC ON-GROUNDS VEHICLES INTO ‘SOLAR CARTS’ COMPLETING THE FLEET’S TRANSITION TO SOLAR POWER.

MOTHER’S DAY SPEND MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT THE SPA GIRL TRI ON MAY 11. SPA GIRL TRI IS A TRIATHALON AT THE JW MARRIOTT HILL COUNTRY FOR MOMS. THE MINI-TRI CONSISTS OF A 400 METER SWIM AROUND THE LAZY RIVER, AN EASY 10MILE BIKE RIDE AND A TWO-MILE RUN. THERE WILL BE LOADS OF FAMILY EVENTS TOO. SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE. WWW.SPAGIRLTRI.COM

NONPROFIT Houston Grand Opera announced a gift in the amount of $1 million from Dr. Ernest C. and Sarah Butler of Austin, Texas. The gift will endow The Sarah and Ernest Butler Concertmaster Chair of the HGO Orchestra.

RETAIL WRAP Houston-based Midway, a fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, relaunched the destination formerly known as Houston Pavilions as GreenStreet. The 568,294sf property at 1201 Fannin Street will undergo a revamp including removing the existing implements in the interior corridor and creating a new linear urban park. This includes the installation of unique water features at Caroline and Main, a central courtyard and the addition of pavers, benches, planters, lawns and other natural architectural and environmental details along elevators, escalators and the interior walls. The linear urban park will span all three blocks and include mid-block crossings on Fannin and San Jacinto between Dallas and Polk. Construction began last month and is scheduled to take approximately six to nine months.

Jonathan Adler opened its boutique last month in West Ave with about 3,500sf of space full of Adler’s signature range of home décor, furniture, rugs, tabletop collections, bedding, gifts and more. The store will debut a “gift bar” to inspire people to find the perfect gift.

BANANA REPUBLIC LAUNCHES A LIMITEDEDITION MILLY COLLECTION IN STORES AND ONLINE ON MAY 30, REFRESHING THE LINE. DESIGNED BY BANANA REPUBLIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MICHELLE SMITH. H-E-B is building a new store at San Felipe and Fountainview modeled on the Urban Land Institute award-winning Montrose Market H-E-B store. The San Felipe store will open in the fall of 2014.

Last month North Houston held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first Whole Foods Market store. Located in Vintage Marketplace at the southeast corner of Louetta and Cutten Roads (77070), Whole Foods is anchoring the first phase of the 18-acre retail development.

LOCAL LUXURY ACCESSORIES DESIGNER ELAINE TURNER WAS NAMED ONE OF FORBES TOP 40 TASTEMAKERS OF 2013, JOINING VISIONARIES FROM THE WORLD OF CUISINE, INTERIOR DESIGN, BUSINESS AND FASHION. THE EXCLUSIVE GROUP INCLUDES CHEFS ERIC RIPERT AND DANIEL BOULUD, INTERIOR DESIGNER KELLY WEARSTLER, HOTELIER JOHN T.A. VANDERSLICE AND FELLOW FASHION DESIGNER TRINA TURK.

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gish at the movies

FROM THE 1920s TO THE 1980s Here’s a terrific way to get more out of your live

By Sarah Gish theatre-going experience: Theatre Under The Stars (www.tuts.com) has teamed up with Sundance Cinemas (www.sundancecinemas.com) and the Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.org) for a couple of free screenings this month, organized to complement their shows. “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” will screen at Sundance Cinemas on 5/6 in conjunction with the TUTS show “Spamalot,” and on 5/18, TUTS teams up with APS to present “The Totally ’80s Sing-Along” in honor of “Flashdance” presented by TUTS. • Speaking of the Aurora Picture Show, they’re all over the place this month, with a “Found Footage Film Fest” (5/6), a “One Second Film Fest” (great for you ADD readers!) on 5/23 and a “Sweet 16” party in honor of “Extremely Shorts 16” (5/31 and 6/1), which is being curated this year by Emily Doe, a short film programmer for the Sundance Film Festival. • Over at the Houston Museum of African American Culture (www.hmaac.org), this month’s film series entry tackles homophobia in Jamaica: “Taboo…Yardies” (pictured) screens on 5/14 and there will be a Q&A with director Selena Blake afterwards. Admission to the film is free. • Another free screening is the KUHF “Silent Film Concert Series” – on 5/3, you can catch the 1927 film “Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans” at Discovery Green (www.discoverygreen.com).

OF MILK AND MADNESS I have fond memories of reading The Great Gatsby as a kid and can’t wait to see it on the big screen! It opens at the Sundance Cinemas (www.sundancecinemas.com) on 5/10 in 2- and 3-D (what would F. Scott say?!) and stars the well-cast Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby. Sundance is also screening “Frances Ha” (pictured), about a New Yorker who wants to live her dreams in spite of many obstacles, including not having an apartment or place to live. • QFest Houston (www.q-fest.org) continues their “Shades of Gay” film series – this month’s entry is “Milk” (5/29), the fab film about the story of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, which is the pick of Blake Hayes, morning DJ on Houston’s Mix 96.5. • The Landmark River Oaks Theatre (www.landmarktheatres.com) is as busy as evah – they’re opening “Kon-Tiki” (5/1); “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” and “Love Is All You Need” (5/24); and “Stories We Tell” (5/31). Their Midnight Madness series includes “Clueless” (5/3-5/4); “The Room” (5/10); “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” featuring live shadow cast Royal Mystic Order of Chaos (5/11); “Field of Dreams” (5/17-5/18); “Space Jam” (5/24-5/25); and “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (5/31-6/1).

TRAVELIN’ THE WORLD The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) is traveling around the world with films this month — the popular annual “Latin Wave 8: New Films from Latin America” series returns 5/2-5/5; and leading the pack is the film “7 Boxes” (pictured), a “most exciting and unexpected…first feature from Paraguay, whose nascent film industry awaits discovery,” says programming director Diana Sanchez. The MFAH moves swiftly to Palestine and the Houston Palestine Film Fest (5/10-5/11) and to France for the comedies of director/actor Pierre Étaix, including “The Suitor” (5/12); “As Long as You’re Healthy” and “Yoyo” (5/17); and “Land of Milk and Honey” and “Le Grand Amour” (5/18).

They’re also screening “Chasing Ice” on 5/20 – if you haven’t seen that impressive film about global warming, please catch it! It’ll make you a believer. • “Blues Brothers” will be on for $1, one night only, on 5/16 at the Studio Movie Grill (www.studiomoviegrill.com). • This month’s HoustonPBS Community Cinema Series starts and ends May on a great note: “Revolutionary Optimists” is about slum children in Kolkata being empowered to become change agents by battling poverty and transforming their neighborhoods with dramatic results. It screens 5/3 at UH Clear Lake and 5/30 at the Asia Society Texas Center (www.asiasocietytexascenter.com).

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EVENT W.O.W’S 8TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING WHY TO BENEFIT DRESS FOR SUCCESS HOUSTON WHERE TAPS HOUSE OF BEERS WHEN MARCH 23 More than 150 co-ed young professionals gathered at Taps House of Beers to help raise funds and awareness for Dress for Success Houston. The afternoon was filled with fun games, amazing raffle packages, ice-cold cocktails and tasty bites from Freebirds, Tiff’s Treats and Sprinkles Cupcakes. Guests had the chance to get their pic taken with the gorgeous Houston Cheerleaders. The girls were so cool, and they even mixed and mingled with the crowds. Philanthropic fun was had by all, but it was not all fun and games: Attendees’ focal point was raising funds, and that is exactly what they achieved.

Jasmine Taillon, Lauren Serice, Hannah Lonergan

Katy Mayell, Mat Ellis

Cara Murray, Emily Cisek, Gabrielle Ranalli

Veronica Stapleton, Caroline Charles

Texans Cheerleaders

Don Noetting, Samantha Strauss, Patrick Gallagher

Photography by Roswitha Vogler

Sharron Melton, Hasti Taghi

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

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JONES BRILLIANT LECTURE SERIES: A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN HAWKING 7:30PM Main Street Close-Up Space 3pm Reliant Arena Memorial Weekend Music Festival 8am-11:59pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 3pm Road Show 3pm 12. may 13 | www.002mag.com

Alley The Elephant Man 7:30pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 7:30pm Wortham Da Camera: A Little Day Music Noon | HGO: Il Trovatore 7:30pm

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Alley Warrior Class 7:30pm HOB Katchafire 8pm | Toad the Wet Sprocket 8pm Hobby TUTS: Spamalot 7:30pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 7:30pm

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Alley Warrior Class 7:30pm Hobby TUTS: Spamalot 7:30pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 7:30pm

TOYOTA TAYLOR SWIFT 7PM Wortham Pink Ribbons Project: Pink at the Brown 8pm

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University of Houston – Clear Lake Graduation, All Day Stages Always…Patsy Cline 3pm

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WONDERING WHY YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS + HAUNTS ARE SO PACKED? PLUS ALL THE TRAFFIC? IT’S OFF SHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE TIME! HELD ANNUALLY AT THE RELIANT CENTER, THE OTC IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST AND FOREMOST EVENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OFFSHORE RESOURCES IN THE FIELD OF DRILLING, EXPLORATION, PRODUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

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Alley Warrior Class 7:30pm Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club 7:30pm Hobby Gexa Energy Broadway: Sister Act 7:30pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 7:30pm Road Show 7:30pm

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HOB TRACY MORGAN “EXCUSE MY FRENCH” 8PM Hobby Gexa Energy Broadway: Sister Act 7:30pm Jones Houston Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean 7:30pm Main Street Close-Up Space 7:30pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 7:30pm Road Show 7:30pm Wortham HB: Journey with the Masters 7:30pm

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WAREHOUSE RED 9PM Wortham Da Camera: Sarah Rothenberg’s In the Garden of Dreams 8pm

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Alley Warrior Class 8pm Bayou Music Center Pajanimals Playdate 6pm Jones SPA: Philip Glass and the Philip Glass Ensemble 8pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 8pm Wortham Mercury Boutique: Beethoven 5th 8pm

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Alley Warrior Class 8pm Hobby TUTS: Spamalot 7:30pm Jones Houston Symphony: A Graf Farewell 7:30pm

Alley Warrior Class 2:30 & 8pm Jones Houston Symphony: Chopin & Beethoven 8pm Reliant Park Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k 9am-12pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 8pm Wortham Bayou City Performing Arts: On Our Way to Carnegie 7pm | HGO: Il Trovatore 7:30pm

RELIANT CENTER LEGO KIDSFEST 4-7:30PM

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Stages Always…Patsy Cline 8pm

Reliant Stadium LEGO KidsFest 4-7:30pm 9th Annual Impact A Hero 5K Run/Walk/Wheel, All Day HCC Graduation 10am University of St. Thomas Graduation 10am Stages Always…Patsy Cline 8pm Wortham SPA: Shen Wei Dance Arts 8pm

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Alley Warrior Class 2:30 & 8pm Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club 8pm HOB Clutch w/special guests The Sword 8pm Hobby TUTS: Spamalot 2 & 8pm Jones Houston Symphony: Pink Martini 8pm Main Street Close-Up Space 8pm Reliant Stadium Humble ISD Graduation, All Day Stages Always…Patsy Cline 8pm | Road Show 8pm

WAREHOUSE THE TRUE BELIEVERS 8PM

Alley Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club 8pm | Warrior Class 8pm

BAYOU MUSIC CENTER CESAR MILLAN 8PM Hobby Ars Lyrica: Divine Recreation 7:30pm | Gexa Energy on Broadway: Sister Act 8pm HOB Anthony Jeselnik 7:30pm Reliant Stadium Tristar Collector’s Show, All Day Main Street Close-Up Space 8pm Stages Always…Patsy Cline 8pm | Road Show 8pm

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museum district

By Pixie Ibañez

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org Forrest Bess: Seeing Things Invisible, on view thru August 18. This exhibit will present a selection of approximately 40 paintings, along with rare works on paper and selected letters by this important but under-recognized artist. The exhibition will also include The Man That Got Away by contemporary American sculptor Robert Gober, originally created for the 2012 Whitney Biennial. In this room-size installation, Gober compiles a selection of Bess’s paintings and writings and photographs of the artist as a way to fulfill Bess’s longheld desire to present his artwork alongside his thesis.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY www.hcponline.org 2013 Fellowship Exhibition, on view May 3. Each year, HCP does a call for entries for two $3000 fellowships, one for a local photographer and one for an individual outside of the city limits. This year, Houston artist Anne Marie D’Arcy and Los Angeles artist Lauren Marsolier were selected by New York-based curator and art consultant W.M. Hunt for the prizes. The two artists will be exhibiting their recent works through the months of May and June.

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

4. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT www.crafthouston.org Reminiscential, on view thru May 26. With the investigation of memory, remembrance and the materialization of these ideas as a common thread, artists Clare Finin, Rebecca Drolen, Robert Thomas Mullen and Deme Wolfe-Power have created distinctive works that pay homage to the rich history of memento mori objects and Victorian sentimental and mourning jewelry. Through the use of materials often regarded as repulsive or grotesque, many works in the show ask viewers to reevaluate and challenge their conventional notions of beauty.

5. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org Skywriting, on view thru January 11, 2014, is a collaboration between artists Daniel Anguilu and Aaron Parazette.

This project will be the third phase of the rotating mural at Lawndale. Both painters employ forms of abstract patterns in their work, though their individual approach differs greatly. Anguilu’s intuitive approach to painting outdoor spaces results in gestural forms that take shape on the wall, while the clean lines and mathematical forms of Parazette’s work result from a more calculated approach to painting.

6. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com This museum pays tribute to African-American military history from the Revolutionary War to modern times. During the 1860s, soldiers of the 10th U.S. Cavalry were nicknamed “Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fighting ability and bravery.

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7. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org Uprooted, on view thru September 29. Through the use of personal objects, rare documents and photographs, this new exhibition highlights the experiences of two Jewish families featuring materials from the Museum’s own permanent collection. The Abramowicz-Mescherowsky-Teixidor and Levenback-Bielitz collections permit the examination of the difficult choices faced by these particular Jewish families – choices like placing a child alone on a Kindertransport or whether to remain in hiding and, in some cases, join the Resistance or having to flee to foreign countries. The exhibition exemplifies the hope that safety could be found and lives reestablished elsewhere, despite the annihilation policies of the Nazi government.

8. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON www.cmhouston.org 25th Annual Young Inventors’ Showcase of Houston, sponsored by Shell and Wong Cabello, on May 18. Children from Kindergarten through 8th Grade will take imagination to the next level by showing off their inventions in the 25th Annual Young Inventors’ Showcase of Houston. This competition of mixed creativity and engineering will give participants a chance to win a free patent application Grand Prize. Check out their inventions, meet the finalists, see who gets the Grand Prize, and hear words of encouragement for all future inventors!

10. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE www.hmns.org Hall of Ancient Egypt, on view May 31. Safely ensconced in the Sahara Desert, and drawing its lifeblood from the river Nile, ancient Egyptian civilization flourished for more than three millennia. This hall will present artifacts collected during these early days of investigations, and will also compare old-style archaeology with 21st-century approaches, such as using satellite imagery and remote sensing to locate and map ancient settlements. The Museum’s own mummy, Ankh Hap, will be moved to his new surroundings.

11. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org Last month the Chilean flamingo flock moved into their newly renovated spacious exhibit featuring a 20,000-gallon filtered pool with wading and swimming opportunities and an island in the center for nesting. The 4-D Experience begins with the spectacular visuals and surround sound of a 3-D movie and then adds the fourth dimension of the senses. Now playing at the 4-D Experience, Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Grizzly Bears All Rights Reserved.

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when viewed from different angles, the effect will be similar to the shifting hues and sheen of butterfly wings or peacock feathers.

13. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON www.mfah.org The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: A New Beginning, on view May 3. The Cyrus Cylinder, one of the British Museum’s most iconic objects is traveling to Houston! The Cyrus Cylinder is among the most famous objects to have survived from the ancient world. The Cylinder was inscribed in Babylonian

9. THE HEALTH MUSEUM

www.thehealthmuseum.org EAT WELL, PLAY WELL,

ON VIEW MAY 25. THIS HIGHLY INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT ENCOURAGES HEALTHY LIVING BY TEACHING THE SCIENCE OF MAKING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AND HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS DISCOVER THAT THERE ARE MANY FUN AND INTERESTING WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE. DISCOVER WHAT AN APPROPRIATE SERVING SIZE LOOKS LIKE, SEE FIRSTHAND WHAT IT TAKES TO BURN OFF CALORIES, AND TEST YOUR FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE!

12. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org Unwoven Light by Soo Sunny Park, on view thru August 30. Her light-filled installations are simultaneously visceral and immaterial. They encourage viewers to explore the sensual effects of light and shadow, geometry, the natural landscape and the wonders of physics. This installation will be a suspended, undulating structure made from shaped sections of chain link fencing. Within the chain link cells thousands of iridescent acrylic Plexiglas® shapes will reflect and refract both natural and artificial light.

Changing colors from yellow to magenta to deep purple

1515 Hermann Dr. | Houston, Texas 77004 | 713.521.1515 cuneiform on the orders of the Persian King Cyrus the Great (559-530 BC) after he captured Babylon in 539 BC. It is often referred to as the first bill of human rights since it appears to encourage freedom of worship throughout the Persian Empire and to allow deported people to return to their homeland. This exhibit also features 16 works of art that are testimony to the innovations initiated by Persian rule in the Ancient Near East.

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Pane’s and Joan Jonas’ works are highlighted, as are the differences that characterize each artist’s body of work.

15. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON www.junghouston.org  Subduction Zones by Bob Russell, on view thru May 28.

The modernist works in Russell’s Subduction Zones are inspired by satellite imagery of the Earth and reflect the artist’s attempt to understand and reconcile the relationship between man and nature.

16. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org  The Czech Center Museum Houston works to preserve, record and celebrate the language, scholarship and arts of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia.

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

14. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org  Parallel Practices: Joan Jonas & Gina Pane, on view thru June 30. This exhibit brings together a selection of works by two renowned artists spanning the courses of their careers.

Designed to function as two solo exhibitions staged in a single space at the same time, this exhibition offers viewers an opportunity to investigate the development of each artist’s practice. Complementary and shared aspects of Gina

18. ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER www.asiasociety.org  Lee Ufan: Relatum — signal, permanent exhibit. His sculptural work engages and tantalizes the imagination. A radically innovative artist long admired in Europe and Asia, Lee was not well-known in this country until recently. He is often described as a “philosopher-artist,” reflecting his extensive body of theoretical writing and enduring concern for the interplay of self and the world. The work consists of a large stone in juxtaposition with a slab of steel.

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for art’s sake

By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Sofia van der Dys

CECILIA BEAVEN IF YOU’VE BEEN TO CUCHARA RESTAURANT THEN YOU ARE ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH CECILIA’S WORK. CECI REMEMBERS DRAWING BEFORE SHE COULD WRITE OR ANYTHING. “IT’S MY FAVORITE ACTIVITY IN THE WHOLE WORLD,” SHE SHARES. AND I BELIEVE HER. HER LARGE FORMAT MURALS ARE CARICATURE IN STYLE BUT SIMPLE AND HAPPY. She’s been painting since she was a teenager, realizing in high school that this could be a career. Ceci applied and was accepted to La Esmeralda (Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado in Mexico City) and within her first year she was already exhibiting with her fellow classmates and little by little she gained a following.

In 2011 she had her first solo exhibition, Metabole.

Her style has changed a little throughout the years, “but there are some things that that remain there as a signature, like it’s always very cartoony reminding you of cartoons, comic books and graphic novels. That’s my inspiration. I love Keith Haring and neo-pop from the 80s. I think this always stays but the subjects that I use in the moment are what change.”

“Cuchara has been the greatest project because every image that you see in this place is created by me. My sister tells me her theme and I come up with everything and that is very good because most clients when you come up with something, they try to change things.

But since she’s my sister and she trusts me completely I get freedom which is easier.”

She most recently lived behind a billboard in Mexico City for the brand Scribe for a ten-day period while she created a mural for the paper brand. “I liked the experience and I didn’t want to leave. My audience grew immensely from the experience. My Facebook® page grew from 500 followers to 1800.”

She is working on an exhibition called Cuatro in Mexico City currently at Guru Galeria. And is considering opportunities to give talks at universities in Mexico about the billboard experience.

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art houses+museums+exhibits

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

ART HOUSES 18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com 249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099 AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY www.aerosolwarfare.com 2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369 ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 Thru May 25, LEMONWORLD by Marcelyn McNeil ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com 2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Opens May 4, Diversity by Margaret Scott Bock ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org 1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530

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BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com 4411 Montrose 713.520.9200 Thru June 1, Shambhala by Paul Fleming BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com 1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954

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BOOKER-LOWE GALLERY www.bookerlowegallery.com 4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541 CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com 2219 Canal St. 713.228.3848 Opens May 10, FOUND, group exhibit CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc 4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613 COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE www.thecollective.org | 1413 Holman 713.523.1616 DAKOTA GALLERY www.dakotaframing.com 2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440 DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com 5321 Feagan 713.542.3802 Opens May 3, An Echo, A Trace by Regina Agu DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com 2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151 DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com 1724 Richmond 713.520.1200 DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org 1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346 Thru May 18, Tell Me What You Want To Hear D. M. ALLISON ART www.dmallisonart.com 2709 Colquitt. 832.607.4378 Thru May 18, Tuyet Ong-Barr DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com 1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669 FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org 1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522 Thru May 4, International Discoveries IV

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

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

GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com 2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com 703 Yale 713.626.0175

GREEN HOUSE GALLERY www.greenhousegallery.com 716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462

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

GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com 2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701

LAURA U COLLECTION www.laurau.com 1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

H GALLERY www.hgallery.org 617 W. 19th 713.456.9513

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

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com 6900 S. Rice 713.527.0523 Thru September 30, Americana Vigor, group exhibit

McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988 Opens May 11, Cast & Drawn by Eric Fischl

HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info 3517 Austin 713.718.6600 HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERY www.hollywoodframegallery.com 2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885 HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIES www.hooksepsteingalleries.com 2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718 Thru May 25, incidentsandaccidents by Scott Gordon

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

HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERY www.houstonlandmarkgallery.com 1200 McKinney 713.927.8800

GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com 1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547

HOUSTON STUDIOS 707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951

GALLERY SONJA ROESCH www.gallerysonjaroesch.com 2309 Caroline 713.659.5424 Opens May 4, NO PAINT, group exhibit

IMAGO DEI www.imagodeigallery.com 2525 Robinson St. #100, 713.520.5557 INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com 3901 Main St. 713.526.7800

McMURTREY GALLERY www.mcmurtreygallery.com 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238 Thru May 25, New Works by Troy Dugas MEEK STUDIO & GALLERY www.meekgallery.com 1824 Spring St. #109, 713.259.9226 MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com 2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671 Thru May 31, Modern and Contemporary, group exhibit MIDTOWN ART CENTER www.midtownartcenter.com 3414 La Branch 713.521.8803 MONTROSE ART SOCIETY www.montroseartsociety.com 4715 Main St. 713.316.0402 MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 Thru May 25, Drawings by Andrea Rosenberg MOTHER DOG STUDIOS www.motherdogstudios.com 720 Walnut 713.229.9760

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be hip.current.cool @ 002MAG.COM MUIR FINE ART GALLERY www.muirfineartgallery.com 796 Town and Country Blvd. #114, 281.497.8009

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

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

SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com 3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330

NEW GALLERY www.newgalleryhouston.com 3225 Milam St. 713.520.7053 Thru May 31, New Paintings by Earl Staley

SPRING STREET STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info 1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082 STUDIO SEVEN 1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555

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

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

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

THORNWOOD GALLERY www.thornwoodgallery.com 2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278 Thru May 22, April 2013 Show

PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com 3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945 POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com 5102 Center St. 713.868.9337

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

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

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com 4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977

RECORD RANCH GALLERY www.cactusmusictx.com | 2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272

GALLERY SONJA ROESCH NO PAINT- A GROUP EXHIBIT,

OPENS MAY 4

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SHOW CONSISTS OF SIX ARTISTS WHOSE WORK IS BASED ON SHARED PAINTERLY CONCEPTS, YET NONE USE TRADITIONAL PAINT. WHAT UNITES THEM IS THEIR USE OF PIGMENT, WHETHER IT IS FOUND, INDUSTRIAL, OR UNSUPPORTED, AND THEIR USE OF UNORTHODOX MATERIALS TO EXPLORE THREE PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS: LIGHT, COLOR AND THE MYSTERY OF NATURE. THEIR VARIED RESULTS PUSH OUR PERCEPTION OF LIGHT AND COLOR AND BRING OF THE FUNDAMENTAL ACT OF SEEING INTO THE LIMELIGHT.

BY USING “NO PAINT,” THESE ARTISTS AFFIRM THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHT AND COLOR AS THE MAINSTAYS OF PAINTING, BUT ALSO SPOT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAN-MADE AND NATURE-MADE.

2309 Caroline St. | Houston, TX 77004 | 713.659.5424 | www.gallerysonjaroesch.com

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

WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966 WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net 2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082

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

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

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

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

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AN INTERVIEW WITH

JERRY HALL

By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Sofia van der Dys

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WHAT APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT WWW.IAMWATERS.COM? Well, being a Texan I thought it was a wonderful charity that is looking after homeless people. I’ve been involved with Emmaus (www.emmaus.org) in France and in England. I’ve been involved with them for quite a few years. I think it’s really important to look after people who can’t look after themselves.

Lots of things can happen, natural disasters, veterans who are homeless, the mentally ill, the alcohol- or drag- addicted, or just people who fall on hard times. Families with nowhere to live and no job. I think it’s really important that everyone helps them as much as we can. I really think that water should be free for everyone, anyway. Like the Romans – they had fountains everywhere!

This is a wonderful charity because there’s nothing worse than this 120º weather and no water to drink, that’s just cruel. SO it’s an essential charity. And I love the words of inspiration on the bottles. I think people need those words of inspiration just as much as they need the water…well, maybe not just as much, but still, it helps.

HOW DO YOU STAY TRUE TO YOUR TEXAS ROOTS? I come home every year. I have four sisters and I have a lot of cousins and a big Texas family. We talk practically every day. And my children who were brought up in England love Texas! My son recently played at the South by Southwest festival in Austin.

And he’s been signed by Universal. His band is Turbogeist. I’m very proud. My two daughters, Elizabeth and Georgia, are both modeling, very successful, very proud of their achievements too. Lizzy does the Wrangler Jeans ads on TV a lot. Georgia does the Rimmel, Material Girl, Cavalli, Hudson Jeans – nonstop working!

WHAT ADVICE HAVE YOU GIVEN THEM? I give them all the same advice, just be on time and be nice to everybody.

And then my fourth, Gabriel, he wants to be a history teacher.

WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? Well, Mick’s father was a history teacher. And I love history too. He’s very keen on Texas history. His middle name is Beauregard named after General Beauregard, and our family is one of the first 300 families that settled Texas with Stephen F. Austin in

1820. And so we are Daughters of the Republic of Texas and our Sons are sons of the Republic of Texas. We’ve been down there for meetings. It’s fun.

You know the Daughters have been looking after the library down at the Alamo and they actually restored and saved and ran the gift shop and got people to give donations to the Alamo. They’ve been keeping the library and now the Government wants to take it away and kick the Daughters out! I’m upset about that!

So there are so many charitable organizations that need help! But I Am Waters is SO important and I’m thrilled to be asked to be involved.

LOOKING BACK ON YOUR LEGENDARY LIFE IS THERE A MOMENT OR ERA IN TIME THAT YOU WOULD GO BACK TO? No, I don’t think so! I’ve certainly had a very exciting time. I mean my modeling career was so wonderful. Starting in Paris with all these great photographers and then going to New York with Ford and working with all the wonderful photographers in America. I’ve been very lucky. And all the years of traveling with the Rolling Stones, getting all these special tours, you know. We’ve had amazing times!

But actually, right now is my favorite time. As you get older it’s just less stressful. (Laughing) Now I’m really, really having fun! You don’t care, not so worried, not so much pressure – it’s nice.

YOU RECENTLY SHOT THE CHANEL SPRING ACCESSORIES CATALOG FOR KARL LAGERFELD. HOW WAS THAT? It was wonderful, so lovely. I also recently did an ad with my daughter Georgia for Sunglass Hut that’s coming out soon. I also did it here campaign for MAC cosmetics, which is really exciting. I was thrilled! The last 15 years I’ve been doing theater mostly.

My next project is The Graduate in Melbourne starting the end of August going to mid-October. I love the part, it’s great fun. I actually did it hear in Houston. And I did the Vagina Monologues here as well. It was great fun. We did it in Austin and because of the colleges there are loads of young boys!

HOW CONSCIOUS WERE YOU IN YOUR EARLY 20’S OF YOUR SUCCESS, HAVING BEEN ON THE COVER OF 40+ MAGAZINES? I must say I was very busy. I was thrilled to bits.

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Elizabeth Jagger, Jerry Hall & Georgia Jagger

It was very lucky and exciting, but I was just traveling and working all the time, you know? So I didn’t really get to stop and smell the roses. But it was very exciting and I’m really proud of all the great photos I’ve been involved with.

Georgia Jagger

WHAT WAS IT LIKE LIVING WITH GRACE JONES AND HOW DID Y’ALL MEET? We met through Antonio Lopez, the fashion illustrator, and she was wanting to be a model and didn’t have anywhere to stay.

She had just come to Paris. I was living in a hotel with my twin sister and she moved in with us. It was great fun. We had one room divided by a curtain with three twin beds.

(LAUGHING) AND WE USED TO PUT ON SHOWS FOR FRIENDS WHO WERE TRANSVESTITES, LIKE WE’RE JUST 3 LITTLE GIRLS FROM LITTLE ROCK! (HYSTERICAL LAUGHING FROM THE ENTIRE ROOM.) WE USED TO STAY UP QUITE LATE, PLAY MUSIC TOO LOUD AND WE GOT KICKED OUT FROM ALL THE HOTELS! WE HAD TO KEEP MOVING. WE GOT KICKED OUT OF THREE HOTELS, AND THEN WE HAD TO GET AN APARTMENT AFTER THAT. GRACE AND I ARE STILL GREAT FRIENDS. JOEY HUNTER (LONG-TIME FORD EXECUTIVE AND PRESIDENT WHEN JERRY WAS SIGNED), CLEAR UP SOMETHING FOR ME. DID YOU BRING GRACE OVER TO FORD’S? I don’t know, I don’t remember! I may

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Studio 54: Andy Warhol and Jerry Hall have told her, but I did tell her she ought to be a singer because she had such a good voice!

WHAT’S IT LIKE CO-PARENTING YOUR FOUR CHILDREN WITH MICK? He’s great! A very good father, and actually we got on really well. People are amazed. I think we had quite a friendly divorce. He’s a very funny, witty guy; he makes me laugh. He comes over and has tea and we talk about the kids. They spend holidays with him. I’m friends with his new girlfriend (L’Wren Scott). I love her clothes. They’re lovely. So we all get on really well!

They invite me to dinner at their place and we go to each other’s Christmas parties. It’s quite nice. Having four children there’s quite a lot to discuss.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO GO ON HOLIDAY? I have a beach house in the south of France. So I always go there in the summer. It’s lovely there. I have a boat and I am the captain! I drive my boat and it’s really great.

WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT TEXAS? Oh, gosh, so many things! I miss iced tea. You can never get iced tea anywhere else. And I love the BBQ. But I think the thing I miss most is the friendly, warm hospitality. Everyone is just so nice and they just want to be helpful. You just don’t get that kind of treatment everywhere in the world sadly.

ONE LAST QUESTION – DO YOU MISS GILLEY’S AT ALL? (Laughing) Gilley’s! That was a fun night! I went there for the opening night of Urban Cowboy and Andy Warhol was my date. He was so great, he loved it! He was obsessed with John Travolta! My mom and Andy were with me and my sister who was in the film. That was fun

Grace Jones and Jerry Hall in London 1998, Harper’s Bazaar | Jerry Hall and her daughter Georgia May Jagger. Picture: Myer/Invisible Zinc Herald Sun | Jerry Hall and her two daughters shot by Stephen Lock | Jerry Hall shot by Richard Avedon | Vogue, May 1975 | MySpace/Studio54 Radio, Jerry Hall and Andy Warhol in Studio 54.

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Bath Time

by Manuel Piña

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“King of Pop - MJ” | by Sonia Torralba

“Blue Trees” | by Konstantin Dimopouls

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By Sarah Schellenberg

Joan Jonas Double Lunar Dogs (performance documentation) Photo: David Crossley

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AN WE TALK? LATELY, I’VE JUST HAD THIS FEELING…LIKE THERE’S SOMETHING MISSING. YOU’RE ALWAYS YELLING AND TALKING ‘AT’ ME. I FEEL LIKE YOU DON’T SAY ANYTHING MEANINGFUL ANYMORE AND YOU CERTAINLY DON’T LISTEN. ALL YOU DO IS SIT THERE, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT. LET’S BE HONEST…AT THIS POINT IT’S OBVIOUS THAT WE’RE JUST GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS. I THINK IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE. YUP. IT’S TIME… TO DUMP YOUR TV, YOUR NETFLIX ADDICTION AND COMPULSIVE FACEBOOKING (OK, OK, THAT ONE’S FOR ME!) AND RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE LIVING. DON’T WASTE YOUR TWO WEEKS OF SPRING WITH THE SAME BORING ROUTINE. CONNECT WITH SOME REAL-WORLD CULTURE! GET YOUR SUGAR FIX AT 14 PEWS, FIND SOME HAPPINESS AT CATASTROPHIC, GET LOFTY WITH MUSIQA, GET OUTSIDE WITH THE ART CAR PARADE, CHILL OUT AT THE BLAFFER, HIT THE ROAD WITH STAGES THEATRE. AND FIND THE DIVINE WITH ARS LYRICA!

Houston Art Car Parade Weekend May 9-11 @ various times Celebrating its 26th year, the Houston Art Car Parade, produced by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, will roll down Allen Parkway from Waugh to Bagby on Saturday, May 11, starting at 1pm.

Deemed the oldest and largest parade of its type in the world, over 250 entries from across the world will attract an estimated 300,000 spectators lining the street to witness one of Houston’s most unique and treasured events. Over the years, the parade has blossomed into an entire weekend of events including the Sneak Peek at Discovery Green Park on Thursday, May 9 (Free), the Main Street Drag on the morning of Friday, May 10 (Free) and the Legendary Art Car Ball on the evening of Friday, May 10 (starting at $25).

For more information about the entire weekend of events and various locations, visit www.thehoustonartcarparade.com.

There Is a Happiness That Morning Is Photography by Anthony Rathbun Opening night Friday, May 10 @ 8pm Runs May 10 through May 25, Wed-Sat, 8pm Bernard and Ellen are college professors and scholars of the poet William Blake. The night before we meet them, they have been overtaken by their common passion and spontaneously made love on the public green for all to see.

Now they must apologize for or successfully defend their act to the students

that witnessed it or lose their tenured positions.

Delivered entirely in rhymed verse, the play nevertheless possesses a pronounced comedic and contemporary sensibility. Nodler directs Catastrophic stars Amy Bruce, Troy Schulze and Kyle Sturdivant. The Catastrophic Theatre (1119 East Frwy., Houston, TX 77002)- $25. www.catastrophictheatre.com

Andy Coolquitt Public opening and reception May 17 @ 6pm Andy Coolquitt – chair with paintings, 2011.

Metal, fabric, wood. 33 x 33 x 16 inches.

On view May 18 – August 24 Photo by Ben Aqua.

For his debut at Blaffer Art Museum, the artist’s first solo museum exhibition, Coolquitt will recombine 60 discrete sculptures and tableaux made between 2006 and 2011 into a site-specific installation which, in its singularity and temporariness, reflects on the condition of the gallery space as a codified place of encounter for people and works of art. Blaffer Art Museum (3401 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77004) Free. www.blafferartmuseum.org Stephen Sondheim’s Road Show May 22 @ 7:30 pm | Runs May 22 - June 30 (W-Thu @ 7:30pm, Fri–Sat @ 8pm, and Sun @ 3pm) More than 10 years in the making, Stephen Sondheim’s latest musical masterpiece is the true story of brothers Addison and Wilson Mizner, two quintessential con men who swindled their way across America at the turn of the century. Whether bamboozling miners during the Alaska Gold Rush or scamming rich Floridians in Boca Raton, the Mizner brothers were their era’s proof positive that the path to the American Dream can be a seductively treacherous tightrope walk. Stages Repertory Theatre (3201 Allen Parkway). Tickets start at $21. For tickets, call 713.527.0123 or visit www.stagestheatre.com.

Ars Lyrica: Divine Recreation May 31 @ 7:30pm Grammy®-nominated early music ensemble Ars Lyrica presents musical settings of texts from the Song of Solomon by Claudio Monteverdi, Dietrich Buxtehude and Part I of Handel’s oratorio Solomon. With soprano Melissa Givens, mezzo-soprano Ellie Jarrett Shattles and tenor Tony Boutte. Pre-concert talk with Artistic Director Matthew Dirst and soloists. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby St.) Zilkha Hall. Tickets $35-$45, students $22. For tickets, call 713.315.2525. www.arslyricahouston.org

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born cool. grow hip.

By Pixie Ibañez

12 WAYS YOU’VE MADE A DIFFERENCE JOURNAL When was the last time you told someone how important they are? Fill in the blank pages with thoughtful prompts. www.uncommongoods.com

SPANDEX BALLERINA SLIPPERS Moms love being comfy, so give her these Dearfoams® slippers . www.dearfoams.com

DEAR MOM: THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING This book strikes at the heart of many mother-child relationships. www.amuniversal.com

PLAY VIDEO MEMO BY NATIVE UNION Leave fun messages for the whole family! The video memo pad records up to three minutes of video and a magnetic back sticks to the fridge. www.nativeunion.com

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MAMMA NOT ALL MOMS ARE CREATED EQUAL. WHILE SOME JUST WANT TO SLEEP IN AND BE OFF DIAPER DUTY FOR A DAY, OTHERS LONG FOR AN INDULGENT BRUNCH – IDEALLY IN BED – OR A DECADENT DAY OF PAMPERING AT THE SPA. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BREAK THE BANK TO MAKE HER HAPPY.

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PERSONALIZED FAMILY PILLOW This embroidered, handmade pillow piles the whole family onto the couch without cramping your style. www.uncommongoods.com

PERSONALIZED FAMILY GLASSWARE Raise a glass to your family! Or rather, a whole set of glasses graced with whimsical illustrations. www.uncommongoods.com

PICS ‘N’ PROPS Give a photo worth a thousand words! Smile big and show mom how much you love her with a personalized “I/We Love Mom” banner www.hallmark.com

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This year’s annual Houston Symphony Ball was an opulent carnival of Russian culture themed around the lively spirit of St. Petersburg’s White Nights Festival. The spectacular evening was filled with music, art, dance and live performances. An astounding 650 guests filled Grand Foyer of Alice Pratt Brown Hall for a champagne and vodka reception. Eagerly anticipating the night’s events, guests were escorted through a hallway draped in red velvet curtains hosting awe-inspiring artwork before entering the extravagant ballroom. The space was decorated with seven Swarovski® crystal chandeliers, thousands of roses, orchids, cherry love red roses and an impressive crystal drape. After a succulent dinner, guests joined the after-party at “Club Russe,” a posh Russian night lounge space where guests danced their socks off to DJ Zone who flew in from New York.

Photography by Michelle Watson, Jenny Antill, Jeff Fitlow

EVENT RUSSIAN RHAPSODY WHY TO BENEFIT THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY’S PROGRAMS WHERE RICE UNIVERSITY WHEN MARCH 8

Cathy Chapman, Jill Jewett, Susie Criner

Maryam Ashfari

Billy McCartney, David Denechaud

Sarah and Ben Cotting

Audrey and Brandon Cochran

John Blaisdell, Monica Hartland

Jason and Rachael Volz

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MANNY RODRIGUEZ sign Taurus origin Spain occupation VP of Sponsorship, Events and Charitable Giving at NRG Energy

GINA ROTOLO sign Aries origin Dodge City, KS occupation Director, Marketing, PR & Booking, BBVA Compass Stadium

people of houston

Photography by Anthony Rathbun

PATRICK McDONOUGH sign Scorpio origin Houston occupation Founder/Chief Creative Officer, BrightBox, Inc.; Owner, ShowBox Exhibits

1. GINA ROTOLO • Where is your favorite place to hang out? A nice patio with good wine.

• What celebrity would you like to get style tips from? Kate Hudson.

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

Opening BBVA Compass Stadium.

• What’s your favorite souvenir?

Jewelry. Every time I wear it I will think of the trip.

2. MANNY RODRIGUEZ • If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be?

Johnny Depp. The dude is bad-ass.

• Where is your favorite place to hang out? A small little plaza in Celanova, Spain. I spent a fair amount of my childhood summers there. Great place to chill for hours, drink a cafe con leche and people watch.

• What do you do in your spare time?

Spend time with my 3-year-old. This kid rocks. Coolest, sweetest, handsomest kid ever. I think you should photograph him versus his old man.

• What was the best concert you ever attended? I hate to admit this but I just saw Justin Timberlake perform in New Orleans. It was his first concert in 7 years and this guy rocks! I may have a man crush.

3. PATRICK McDONOUGH • If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy?

Aston Martin Rapide.

•Who is your favorite musician? Jimmy Page.

• Where do you plan to go on your next vacation? Headed to Vegas!

• What’s your favorite room in your house?

Living room with my good buddy, “DVR.”

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MEN at WORK

INOCENTE Interview by Lance Scott Walker

HOW DID YOU FIND INOCENTE, AND WHAT PART OF THE STORY PULLED YOU IN? THIS IS BACK IN 2008, RIGHT? That’s right. Well, it really started with a staggering statistic: That 1 in 45 children in America were homeless, which is really hard to believe. And the directors’ research team spent months making hundreds of calls to shelters, social workers and school principals to find the right character. Ultimately it was a call to Matt D’Arrigo, seen in the film, who is the founder of A.R.T.S. in San Diego, which stands for “A Reason To Survive.” Matt sent some photos over to the directors, and the photos really showed no sign of her being homeless, the fear of dealing with domestic abuse or deportation. Instead, the photos really surprised the directors – what they saw was a teenage girl whose face was painted with swirls of color.

THAT’LL STAND OUT. Yeah, I know! And they briefly talked to her on the phone, and felt that her courage and talent would make a really complex story, and the ability to tell it in an honest way would be something really special. So they flew across the country and started filming her the next week.

And, you know something else – you would think that someone who has been through what Inocente has been through – you would think that her art would be very dark, and drab. And look, there’s plenty of room for that in the art world, but what makes her so extraordinary is that it’s just the opposite of that. It’s bright, it’s vibrant, it’s full of color, and she had the most positive outlook and optimistic outlook on life. And it’s just so inspirational for all generations. It’s just simply amazing.

WHEN THE PROJECT STARTED, DID YOU GUYS KIND OF GO INTO IT THINKING, “WELL, THIS IS A SITUATION THAT MIGHT BE COMPROMISED, HOW DO WE NAVIGATE…”?

Not at all. The family wanted to do this because ultimately they hoped it would help their situation, and it

did. Also, the directors, Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, really were very sensitive to their situation, and they kept a really small crew, and tried to be as non-invasive as they possibly could. But at the end of the day it was all about trust, and they took the time to develop that trust.

So it was a really special set of circumstances. If at any time Inocente wanted them to stop filming, they would stop filming. Sometimes they would stop for several days, and they would start again only when she felt comfortable moving forward. And they also needed to build the trust with the mother, which they most certainly did, and what was amazing was that her mother wanted to talk to the camera, and be completely honest in the hopes that it could possibly help the relationship with her daughter in the future.

SO WHERE IS INOCENTE NOW? Inocente is in San Diego and several months ago, she moved into her own apartment, several blocks away from the rest of her family. Her family situation continues to get better, and she is supporting herself through her art sales.

BEAUTIFUL. Yeah, it’s amazing, so she can now sit back and paint, and also she spends her time traveling to speak as an advocate for homelessness and also arts and education. And something that we just found out – she was just offered a four-year scholarship to Cal State L.A. So we’re thrilled about that!

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HE FILM INOCENTE PROFILES A TEENAGE SAN DIEGO ARTIST WHO, ALONG WITH HER FAMILY, IS HOMELESS. HOUSTON NATIVE RYAN A. BROOKS IS THE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF GOLD GLOVE PRODUCTIONS, WHICH PRODUCED THE FILM, AND MADE HIS HOMETOWN PROUD BY BRINGING IN THE ACADEMY AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT EARLIER THIS YEAR.

Ryan Brooks and Inocente

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WHERE STYLISH

MOMS MEET

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By Lance Scott Walker

LIZABETH STREET IS A RESOURCE FOR MOMS IN DIFFERENT CITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO SHARE TIPS AND IDEAS WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A NETWORK THAT EXPANDS THROUGH THE TALENTS AND INSIGHTS OF ITS MANY PARTICIPANTS. THIS SUMMER, ELIZABETH STREET IS ROLLING OUT A HOUSTON SITE. WE HAD A CHAT WITH THE SITE’S FOUNDER, EMANUELE DELLA VALLE, ABOUT THEIR PLANS FOR HOUSTON.

WHAT WAS IT ABOUT HOUSTON THAT MADE YOU THINK, “HEY, LET’S DO A HOUSTON SITE?” Well, there is a new rollout where we’re doing several cities in the United States and you know, clearly, besides being a big metropolitan area, people [in Houston] care about their lifestyle and there is clearly some style. So it was inevitable that Houston was going to be a part of it.

DO YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR FOCUS WITH THE DIFFERENT SITES THAT YOU DO FOR EACH CITY? The most important thing about our project is the network of moms. That’s really our main focus, and the main focus that the editorial team has is to find moms that are also somewhat diverse. I have not been personally to Houston, but in New York we try to mix moms from the Upper East Side, moms from Brooklyn, we have moms from the Upper West … all these sort of microcosms in the city. They all have very different lifestyles and interests, so the important thing is the network and the variety of the network.

SO AS YOUR NETWORK EXPANDS, YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CITY IN THAT WAY.

THE MOST IMPOREmanuele Della Valle TANT THING ABOUT OUR PROJECT IS THE NETWORK OF MOMS. THAT’S REALLY OUR MAIN FOCUS, AND THE MAIN FOCUS THAT THE EDITORIAL Yes, and I think it’s from a mainstream source, but also from speTEAM HAS IS TO FIND MOMS really about sharing cialty sources that you find only in that given THAT ARE ALSO SOMEeverything they can city.

WHAT DIVERSE. about their life, and they do, and they love it. It goes from the obvious, which is about the fashion, but also you know, how to build your children’s room without breaking the bank, how to travel around the cities where you are — because, you know, you’d be surprised, at least in New York, there are so many places around the city that families have no idea about and are just great for the kids, you know? All these organic farms are popping up and you can go with your children and have a great day off.

DO YOU HAVE LOCAL PRODUCTS THAT YOU PURSUE IN EACH TOWN, AND WILL IN HOUSTON? Absolutely. Because essentially the journalism of the project and of the website is run by the moms themselves. So what we do in New York, we lightly edit information that comes from the moms. And so the moms, they love — they have a love/hate feeling with sharing the best-kept secrets of their own town. But they do! And so there will be a lot of local information. It’s

AND YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF LOCALS — THE INTERIOR DESIGNER ELIZABETH YOUNG AND ALEXANDRA KNIGHT — THAT YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH? Yes, Alexandra has an accessory line. And there is another mom that has a philanthropic fund and who wrote a children’s book. There is a boutique called Atrium Houston and the owner, Luvi Wheelock, of that boutique, is also one of our moms. Your editor, Carla Valencia de Martinez, is also one of our moms. The other great thing about this network is that it starts as a close network, friends of friends of friends, but then the network opens up, so you know, a lot of moms start sending in information and become part of this network. This is a terrific resource, because when it comes to lifestyle for moms and parenting, there’s not so, so much. It mostly skews towards extremely important topics like health, education, but if they want more lightminded fun with seriousness to it, we’ve got Elizabeth Street for them.

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S THE FOUNDERS OF THE ANNUAL FREE FOR A LOOP. Jagi: Yep. And then you book another band and the PRESS SUMMER FESTIVAL, OMAR AFRA OF FREE PRESS HOUSTON AND JAGI only way they can play is if they play after eight KATIAL OF THE BOOKING COLLECTIVE o’clock, and you’re like, “Okay, well, that changes PEGSTAR WEAR A NUMBER OF HATS. THIS WILL BE everything.”

THE FIFTH INCARNATION OF THE FESTIVAL, SO IT’S A HAT THEY’VE WORN MEN at WORK SEVERAL TIMES NOW BUT THE SURPRISES KEEP COMING. FREE PRESS SUMMER FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE ON JUNE 1 AND 2 AT ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK. SO LESS THAN TWO MONTHS (AT PRESS TIME) TO GO. IS IT CRUNCH TIME FOR YOU GUYS? Omar: Yeah, we’re calling it “six weeks” right now [laughs]. It’s pretty busy right now. We’re just trying to polish – we’ve been working through site operations and just making all the improvements we can make and trying to polish it up and make it the best customer experience we can.

Jagi: We’re adding a third main stage this year. We usually only have two, and now we’ve got three, so once we figure one part out, we end up… the ambition hits us, I guess.

THE LITTLE FESTIVAL THAT COULD...

FREE PRESS SUMMERFEST

Party. But Jagi’s somebody… I think we kind of had in our heads for a while that it would have been a perfect synergy because he had been booking shows independently and just doing some big, great shows, and for a while I had tried to court him but he was seemingly uninterested. And then he came to me after one of the block parties we had that went really well, and we both kind of sat and hatched this idea and got in each other’s ear about how big something could be and how great it could be if we could set up shop at Tinsley Park and really bring some quality touring acts and pair them with this great local experience we had going.

Jagi: I think it might have been after one of the last block parties.

Omar: I think it may have been the third to last one. We did two after Summerfest.

Jagi: Maybe it’s after you announced that it was going away. Maybe you guys had put something on the streets — there was some tension…

Omar: What happened was we had produced a couple of Westheimer Block Parties after Summerfest had started, and we had HOW DO YOU EVEN GO ABOUT THAT kind of… once we started to produce PART OF IT? ONCE YOU GET YOUR Summerfest and got into learning from ROSTER TOGETHER AND YOU REALIZE Jagi… we had to get a bunch of people WHO’S GOING TO PLAY, HOW DO places and all these local bands to play, but YOU GO ABOUT PLACING EVERYBODY Jagi Katial really getting Jagi was what allowed us to AT A CERTAIN TIME ON A CERTAIN ever engage in a quality “production” in STAGE? Jagi: It’s a combination of multiple things. the sense of bands being on time, sounding correct, things like that. And that little block Probably a dozen. But you have to look at in Westheimer just couldn’t facilitate that their schedule, what kind of music they crowd. It was unsafe, the city and the are, how they fit in with what’s playing Interview by neighbors were – there was a big before or after them, what’s playing Lance Scott stink, and it just made sense for us against them on another stage, when they Walker to refocus our efforts on need to get out of town, when they can Photography by Omar Afra Summerfest, which was just growmake it to town, how much they’re getting Andi Valentine paid, how big their draw is, how cute the ing so quickly and so strongly. And I singer looks in short shorts… [laughs]. If think that what Jagi brought to the table they need to play at night for whatever is exactly what is right for this city and what reason, or in the daytime. It’s all those we were doing is lacking in – we can have things, really. this cool, do-it-yourself vibe, still… live music goers, HOW DID YOU TWO GUYS COME TOGETHER TO they want that quality experience. They want not just vibes. They want good sound, and they want to see the We have a map, if you will, of bands that we’re talk- DO THIS? Omar: Let me tell the story. caliber of the bands grow, and they want things basiing to and where we would fit them in and then we cally that all those – all those things you take for grantlook at, “It would be really cool to get a hip-hop act Jagi: All right, you tell the story. ed when you see great shows, so many things go into right here,” or “Man, it would be great if we could get it. All the people that bust their asses – the stage hands, a DJ on this stage – what kind of DJ do we want?” And Omar: [laughs] Well, basically, Jagi is somebody I sound, lights, you know, it’s just… there’s so much to it. it helps us go after what we want. chased down for years, and we had – Free Press had www.fpsf.com AND THEN ONCE YOU GET IT FIGURED OUT, kind of dipped our toes into the water trying to proSOMETHING ELSE WILL HAPPEN AND THROW IT ALL duce events – you know, we did the Westheimer Block Read the rest of this interview at www.002mag.com

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S A RESERVE PLAYER FOR THE HOUSTON ROCKETS BASKETBALL TEAM, GREG SMITH MAKES THE MOST OF THE TIME HE GETS ON THE COURT. “I DO MY JOB! I run the floor, play defense, rebound and finish,” he adds. “It’s my energy. When I have confidence in myself, the sky’s the limit for me,” he says.

ON THE RISE GREG SMITH

By Nadia Michel Photography Sofia van der Dys

Currently the most productive player on the court for less than 18 minutes a game in the NBA, the dapper athlete is no lame duck when it comes to his style, either. Although he admits it can be tough to find cool threads in his size, he knows his way around The Galleria’s poshest boutiques. “I shop at Burberry and Gucci – they usually have things in my size,” he tells us. Bowling shoes, however, have been more elusive. “If I find a pair, I’ll purchase them! I play bowling a lot!” he says. “Usually I have to play in my hoop shoes,” says the 6’10”, 250 lbs. rising star.

Smith’s transition into the NBA wasn’t without its challenges. “It was kind of shaky at first.

This league is way different than college. It’s grown men. They’re faster. They’re smarter.

They’re stronger, more athletic. But I’m catching on,” he adds. Catching on and coming up fast, Smith is reflective and focused when it comes to the game. “Know your technique.

Know where to put your hands and when to reach. Knowing little things like that helps you avoid getting dumb fouls,” he says.

“My plan is to be in this league for a long time. To take care of my family and just to be happy. I feel blessed. And I think after basketball, I’ll pursue acting. It’s something I’d like to do,” he ponders.

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costumes for cocktails Photography by Sofia van der Dys Styled by Marzi Fatemizadeh

For an evening look, go with this Haute Hippie embroidered top paired with this black pencil skirt.

You can raise the skirt higher or lower to show as much or as little skin as you’d like. Super sexy – and LOVE these heels with it! The top is embellished enough to where there really isn’t a need for any necklaces but this Dannijo bib mimics the stone embellishment on the top and screams “PUT A BIB ON IT!” So I did.

Dannijo Earrings @ www.dannijo.com Vera Wang Sandals @ Neiman Marcus

ROCK OUT WITH YOUR CROP OUT I AM ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN WITH FASHION AND MOVING WITH THE TRENDS, BUT I REMEMBER SEEING THE CROP TOP TREND EMERGE THE RUNWAYS AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK AND WONDERING HOW IN THE HECK A “NON-MODEL” BODY TYPE WAS SUPPOSED TO PULL THIS OFF (I.E., MYSELF).

IT TURNS OUT IT’S NOT AS DAUNTING A TASK AS I INITIALLY THOUGHT. TO BE

If you are interested in trying this trend and want more inspiration on how to rock it out, follow us on Instagram for some more looks.

HONEST, IT’S ACTUALLY QUITE FLATTERING WHEN DONE RIGHT. I CAME UP WITH TWO OUTFITS ON HOW TO ROCK THE CROP TOP FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHT.

I absolutely loved this combo from Show Me Your MuMu. The high-waisted maxi skirt is perfect paired with this crop top. It looks like a dress with just a little peek-a-boo of skin. You can throw it on over a bikini or fancy it up with a pair of sandals or wedges.

Top and Skirt @ www.showmeyourmumu.com

Follow @002houston, @valencarla, @marzifat and @mocovalencia on Instagram for more outfit combinations.

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HAUTE HIPPIE TOP @ www.hautehippie.com VINCE SKIRT @ Neiman Marcus GUCCI HEELS @ Neiman Marcus DANNIJO NECKLACE @www.Dannijo.com

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002DEAL$ MEMORIAL PARK DENTAL-SPA NEW PATIENT SPECIAL OFFER! Call 713.DENTIST A New Experience in Dentistry • In-Network Pricing with Most Insurance • No Insurance – No Problem We (Internal Plans) are offering an • More Convenient Appointments – $85 gift certificate 7am – 6:30pm & Saturdays too! to our full-service spa to • Lower Pricing on Cleaning ($50), Exam use or give away as a & X-Ray ($100) for Uninsured Patients gift or giveaway…

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The warm weather won’t keep the chills out this May when UpStage Theatre presents the spine-tingling Frederick Knott thriller, WAIT UNTIL DARK. Even the terrifying film version (that starred Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin) can’t hold a candle to this live production, as the audience is literally plunged into the darkness of a blind woman’s terrorization by three con men looking for a doll filled with drugs. UpStage Theatre is the premier theatre in the Heights that brings comedies, dramas, festivals and musicals ten months a year. Located in the historic Lambert Hall at 1703 Heights, UpStage is enjoying its 13th season and is about to announce an even more exciting 2013-2014 season.

WAIT UNTIL DARK runs May 24-June 8 on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm. Tickets are $15 (or $13 with this $2-off coupon).

MEMORIAL PARK DENTAL-SPA 6010 Washington Avenue, Suite D Houston, TX 77007 | ph: 713.DENTIST | fax: 713.864.3882 www.memorialparkdental.com

PIATTO RISTORANTE What better way to honor the special women in your life than at Piatto Ristorante!

Celebrate Mother’s Day Italian-style! Both locations will offer the regular menu all day with a special $26.95 buffet only at Piatto Royal Oaks until 3pm – $14.95 for kids 10 and under. Owned and operated by John M. Carrabba, the four generations of recipes attribute to the traditional, yet flavorful homestyle Italian cuisine. Piatto is a casual, elegant atmosphere, also offering private banquet rooms, full-service catering, box lunches and delivery at each location: Royal Oaks, 11693 Westheimer, 281.759.7500 and Galleria, 4925 W. Alabama at Post Oak Blvd., 713.871.9722. Piatto Galleria’s private dining room seats up to 30 guests; Piatto Royal Oaks has two private dining rooms that seat up to 25 and 50, but can be combined to seat 75.

For more information: www.piattoristorante.com or call either location. Find Piatto on Facebook!

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Enjoy $2 off your ticket price!

UPSTAGE THEATRE 1703 Heights Blvd. | 713.838.7191 www.upstagetheatre.org

PREMARITAL COUNSELING AT HOUSTON RELATIONSHIP THERAPY We exclusively offer the “Get It Right: Private Premarital Counseling Program,” consisting of 10 private 1-hour sessions.

Dr. Viviana Arango Coles (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist) developed this unique program after identifying the most common issues that plagued her married clients. She wanted to help other couples avoid those same pitfalls. The program is private, which allows for you and your counselor to be able to talk about even the most sensitive topics without other couples around. As a “Twogether In Texas” provider, we are able to provide every couple who completes our program with a Certificate of Completion which grants them $60 off their Texas Marriage License.

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY ITALIAN-STYLE! Both locations will offer the regular menu all day with a special $26.95 buffet only at Piatto Royal Oaks until 3 pm – $14.95 for kids 10 and under.

$100 off the Program when you start between May 1-July 31, 2013.

Don’t just plan your dream wedding, plan for your DREAM MARRIAGE! 1302 N. Shepherd Drive Houston, TX 77008 713.542.2221 www.HoustonPremaritalCounseling.com HoustonPremaritalCounseling@gmail.com

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002DEAL$ OPENING MID-MAY LASH is Houston’s first and only exclusive studio dedicated to the beauty of eyes. We specialize in custom eyelash extensions and eyebrow design services, as well as an array of makeup and skin care products that accentuate and enhance the appearGrand ance of the eyes.

Opening Eyelash extensions Special of give you a glamorous $129 for an appearance even with initial set little or no makeup.

With lash extensions, you will wake up in the morning looking beautiful. Eyes will look larger, brighter and sexier.

Unlike strip lashes, lash extensions look and feel completely natural.

Bring this ad in for 10% OFF your full purchase during the month of May!

THAT CIGAR PLACE That Cigar Place is a welcoming cigar shop where we cater to both the newcomers to the hobby as well as to the seasoned cigar smokers. We have an excellent representation of good premium cigars. Our atmosphere is comfortable which includes an ample cigar lounge. Sink into our comfortable leather chairs and enjoy a cigar while you watch sports on one of our three large screen TVs.

Join us on May 16th at 6pm for a grand event featuring San Lotano cigars by AJ Fernandez and Xikar accessories. Expect big discounts off these brands and a good time enjoying a cigar with us.

THAT CIGAR PLACE 7951 Katy Freeway, Suite L 281.809.6993 www.ThatCigarPlace.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

LASH 3800 Southwest Frwy. # 108 Houston, TX 77027 713.626.LASH (5274) | info@lashstudio.com Mon – Fri: 9am – 7pm | Saturday: 10am – 7pm | Sunday: 10am – 6pm

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES For Mother’s Day In honor of the women, our mothers and others, Who have given us shelter and strength, And taught us grace and goodness, We present fairly traded gifts that shine with the spirit of empowerment.

Offer valid at participating stores until 5/31/3. Not valid with other discounts, purchase of gift cards or oriental rugs. 1000543

Visit us at 2424A Rice Blvd. and on Facebook: TenThousandVillagesHouston 713.533.1000 or www.houston.tenthousandvillages.com

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Bring this ad to receive 25% off one item.

40% off the Depilar Brazilian treatment and only pay $74 (regularly $120) 50% off the Signature Organic Facial and only pay $65 (regularly $139)

ORGANIC SPA HOUSTON The Signature Organic Facial moisturizes, delivers antioxidants and reduces signs of aging, without artificial ingredients. Simple nutrients and a massage for your face, neck, shoulders and hands are all that’s required for smooth skin … and an hour of bliss. And if you’ve never tried a post-wax Depilar System™ treatment, you’ll never go back. This enzyme-based product works to permanently remove hair with each application, making the most of every wax. Organic Spa Houston has a 5-star rating on Yelp, and the Estheticians specialize in skin renewal, acne, anti-aging, pampering and relaxation treatments using pure organic ingredients. Call us today to book your appointment!

ORGANIC SPA HOUSTON 832.589.6221 www.organicspahouston.com 5201 Memorial Drive, Suite #1119

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY GABRIELLA NISSEN

Splendor in the grass

SPRIN G’S LAT SCEN EST TS FULL IN BLOO M.

From top left, counterclockwise: l’eau narciso rodriguez; diptyque’s L’ea du Trente-Quatre; Issey Miyake’s Pleasts Please; Desire by Dolce & Gabbana and Jo Malone’s Osmanthus Blossom.

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things i like

I’M SO IN SUMMER MODE! READY FOR LONGER SUMMER DAYS, MARGARITAS POOLSIDE, FEEL GOOD MUSIC WITH KIDS LAUGHING IN THE SUNSHINE...

LOVE

By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Gabriella Nissen

Tequila Milagro Silver

BOTTOMS

UP!

Pick your poison! Skinny ritas (check out our website, under blog, for my favorite recipe the first week of May!) served up in Martha Stewart Collection for Macy’s. 2-in-1 citrus press, hammered acrylic margarita glasses and pitcher. Or maybe a perfectly chilled glass of Barrymore Pinot Grigio. Inspired by Italian culture, Drew Barrymore can now add wine to her list of talents. www.barrymorewines.com www.iamwaters.com provides hydration to those who lack access to safe, clean drinking water.

GOOD THINGS

I LOVE HOW CHAN LUU APPROACHES CHARITY

BY BUILDING UP SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES TO END THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND VIOLENCE, ESPECIALLY AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN. HER NEW LINE, THE ETHICAL FASHION INTERNATIONAL, WORKING WITH LOCAL ARTISANS IN HAITI AND NAIROBI, WILL BE AT J. SILVER ALONG WITH MS. LUU HERSELF MAY 9-10.

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I love it when my bedroom and bath smell amazing, especially when getting ready for my day.

Diptyque’s new Jonquille (Daffodil) candle is happy mode-boosting perfection.

At Kuhl-Linscomb.

BEAUTY

Dr. Hauschka’s line of body washes launches this month at Whole Foods. I’m crushing on the Almond and Rose scents right now.

RITUAL

I’m in a perpetual battle with frizz, but now I have the upperhand thanks to Kevin Murphy’s Easy Rider.

All I see are smooth days ahead. Available at David Michael Salon.

Vbeauté Lip Spreads™ anti-age hydrating lip gloss are paraban- and fragrance-free and come in tropical hues perfect for summer skin!

LITTLE PEEPS

There is nothing cuter than a little person in Freshly Picked moccasins. I can’t get enough. I got turned onto them by fellow mom Sarah Salinas (who is featured in this month’s Tastes of the Town). They come in tons of colors but sell out FAST! www.freshly-picked.myshopify.com

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LTHOUGH THE EXACT ORIGIN OF THE COMIC BOOK IS UNKNOWN, WHAT IS KNOWN IS THAT THIS FORM OF ART HAS BEEN USED TO GET A MESSAGE ACROSS, WHETHER POLITICAL, PROFANE, SEXUAL OR COMEDIC IN NATURE. COLLECTORS HAVE PAID OVER $1 MILLION (USD) FOR THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF SUPERMAN AS WELL AS ACTION COMICS #1. LUCKY FOR HOUSTONIANS WE HAVE QUITE A FEW TOP-NOTCH RETAILERS RIGHT IN TOWN. HERE ARE THREE THAT HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TIME.

By Susan Bynam Photography by Jill Hunter

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Bedrock city comic company RICHARD EVANS

ince March 1990, owner Richard Evans has endowed Houstonians (and even those comic buffs outside of the city limits) with classic and even up-to-date comic products. And Richard does so with pride and enthusiasm – after all, he’s been a comic book collector since the tender age of nine, with retail comics experience dating back to his early teenage years when Attorney Burrel Rowe (nationally renowned comic collector, former Houston comic store owner and family friend) took Richard under his wing at his store Camelot back in the late 70s. Richard’s passion for comics would ultimately become his livelihood. With encouragement from his family and a small loan from his dad, the first location on Westheimer was born 23 years ago. Named Houston’s best comic book store 10 years in a row by the Houston Press, Bedrock City offers a vast variety of comic book and pop culture inventory. Now, with four Houston stores booming in sales, along with a store in Sugar Land slated to open by early 2014, Richard couldn’t be happier about Bedrock City’s progression over the years.

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“Unlike traditional comic retail stores, we tend to allow our product base to compete on a more global scale with larger retailers, like Barnes and Noble. At Bedrock City, we certainly try and keep that nerd element, while simultaneously, making our business team accessible to all customers.”

COMICPALOOZA 2013, The Texas International Comic Convention DON’T FORGET May 24-25, 2013 TO CHECK OUT IN MAY George R. Brown Convention Center.

Free Comic Book Day, Register today at www.comicpalooza.com.

Saturday, May 4, 2013 Bedrock City (and other participating comic stores 4602 Washington, around the country) will give Suite A • 713.862.0100 away comic books absolutely 6517 Westheimer • 713.780.0675 FREE to anyone 106 W. Bay Area Blvd. • 281.557.2748 who drops in!

4683 FM 1960 West • 281.444.9763 Bedrock City’s Spring Sale, May 10-12, 2013 An awesome way to snag some of your favorite comic novelties at great prices!

www.bedrockcity.com

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asgard games WILL PAGANI

NOT JUST A HOME FOR THE NORSE GODS… FOR ANY GAMING WARRIOR, CONSIDER THIS YOUR HOME, TOO!

F WE COULD TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME, MYTHOLOGY WOULD HAVE FELLOW NORSE GODS SUCH AS THOR AND THEIR RULER ODIN RESIDE AT ASGARD (OR THEIR HEAVENLY DWELLING PLACE), ONLY TO BE POSSIBLY DESTROYED AT RAGNAROK (“TWILIGHT OF THE GODS”) OR THE FINAL BATTLE IN WHICH THE GIANTS AND DEMONS WOULD OVERCOME THEM. Thanks to Will Pagani, owner and founder of Asgard Games, warrior allies and adversaries creatively come to life indefinitely – well, at least until the shop closes for the day.

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Since opening its doors in late 2008, Asgard Games has played by its own set of rules. Don’t anticipate a store with shoppers simply browsing for games on the shelves. Rather, be amazed by not solely their tabletop, gaming inventory, but the creative experience of gamers bringing mythological characters to life right before your very eyes. “We pride ourselves on being the only game store inside the Beltway with actual play space – which makes us pretty unique. Additionally, our core staff play all the games on site, so with such firsthand experience, no question goes unanswered here. Currently, we have two game rooms (a third is in the works), along with a private game room for role-playing games; so, with the additional space, plenty of game tables.”

Stay tuned for Dragon’s Maze, a new magic set slated for release the first weekend in May at Asgard Games.

3302 South Shepherd | 713.677.0699 | www.asgardgames.net

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Third Planet Sci-Fi and Comics T.J. JOHNSON

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HAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU COMBINE A 37-YEAR-OLD COMIC AND SCI-FI STORE IN HOUSTON LED BY A PASSIONATE COMIC COLLECTOR (SINCE CHILDHOOD) WITH A TEAM OF FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE ASSOCIATES? NONE OTHER THAN THIRD PLANET, A SCI-FI AND FANTASY SUPER STORE LED BY COMPANY PRESIDENT T.J. JOHNSON.

Housed in a spacious, ocean-blue colored brick structure that has now been Third Planet’s residence for approximately 24 years, this store stocks comics, graphic novels, toys, gaming products, models, T-shirts, cartoon lunch kits, movie posters, bobbing heads and all things sci-fi, plus the latest Disney Pop action figure toys.

As a kid, T.J. collected comics as a hobby that would ultimately serve as instructional materials for his German grandparents. “My German grandparents learned how to read English from all the comic books I collected as a kid, so I would go to comic stores and collect as many as I could get my hands on. While stationed in Germany in the army, I started reading my comics again and would ultimately read an article that shared how you could get paid significant dollars for comic books; so, I collected as many G.I. comics as I could and shipped them all back to

the United States. After I returned to the United States, I’d sell comics part-time at different shows, but after enduring several layoffs from full-time jobs, my part-time passion suddenly became my full-time passion! For the true comic collector, we even sell our own line of storage boxes in various sizes so that comic books can be stored properly. We often host comic Saturday, author and artist signings and special events inside the May 4, for Free store. We’re proud to be considered the second-oldest Comic Book Day to and one of the largest comic stores in the country.” snag select comic books free of charge.

2718 Southwest Freeway | 713.528.1067 2718 Southwest wwwthird-planet.com Freeway Facebook.com/ThirdPlantSciFiSuperstore

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OR OVER TWO DECADES, IN THE FIRST PART OF JUNE, HOUSTON AREA ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS HAVE TAKEN THEIR TOOLS TO EAST BEACH IN GALVESTON FOR ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST AMATEUR SANDCASTLE COMPETITIONS. THE HOUSTON CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) SPONSORS THIS ANNUAL CONTEST. ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT, THE TEAMS STRETCH ALONG THE BEACH METICULOUSLY SCULPTING THEIR SAND PILES AND WORKING NON-STOP FOR FIVE HOURS. THEIR EYES (AND SHOVELS) SET ON WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS GOLDEN BUCKET AWARD. THE SANDCASTLES ARE JUDGED ON ORIGINALITY OF CONCEPT, ARTISTIC EXECUTION OF THE CONCEPT, TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY, CARVING TECHNIQUE AND UTILIZATION OF THE SITE. IN ADDITION TO THE GOLDEN BUCKET, AWARDS ARE GIVEN IN 8 DIFFERENT THEMED CATEGORIES AS WELL AS FOR BEST TEAM T-SHIRT DESIGN, BEST TEAM SIGNAGE, BEST COSTUME AND PUBLIC FAVORITE

architecture + design

THIS YEAR’S THEME CATEGORIES ARE THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT, LET THE GAMES BEGIN, STARS AND STRIPES, MOST COMPLEX, BEST TRADITIONAL, BEST ARCHITECTURAL, MOST HILARIOUS, AND MOST LIFELIKE/REALISTIC.

SANDCASTLE

COMPETITION

SATURDAY JUNE 1ST, 2013 10am – 3pm | SandCastle Building 3 – 4pm | SandCastle Judging 4:30 – 5pm | Awards Ceremony AIA Houston www.aiahouston.org | 713.520.0155 City of Galveston East Beach www.galveston.com/beachparks | 409.762.EAST

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EVENT A SPORTING CLAYS INVITATIONAL WHY TO BENEFIT THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS WHERE GREATER HOUSTON GUN CLUB WHEN MARCH 2

and the Buckaroo Band.

Photography by Jenny Antill

Some 150 clay-shooting participants and 250 guests attended this year’s event to help raise funds for MFAH in classic Texas style. Tables covered in burlap linens with brown western-embroidered overlays and centerpieces of sunflowers in a faux bark/ceramic vase by Jonathan Andrews Sage set the scene for this outdoor-tented event. Participants enjoyed a warm country-style breakfast before heading to the shooting stations to show off their skills. Food demos, Texas oil testings and shopping booths were on hand for the non-shooters. Guests were encouraged to bring along their four-legged family members who enjoyed a gourmet “Huntington Dog Bar” buffet. As cowgirls and cowboys mixed and mingled, they listened to the great western tunes of Pat Gavin

Dat Tutcher, John Kotts, Ed Jones

Gaye Kelsey, Katherine Stacy

Lindley Arnoldy

Debbie and John Daugherty

Jana and Scotty Arnoldy Claudia Craft, Alice Mosing, Victoria Polinski

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destination

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by Sandra Ramani

monte carlo LIVING LARGE IS ALIVE AND WELL IN MONACO. THOUGH ITS NEIGHBORS MAY BE TIGHTENING THEIR BELTS WITH THE GLOBAL RECESSION, THIS TINY PRINCIPALITY—RULED BY THE GRIMALDI FAMILY SINCE 1297—IS AS HAUTE AS EVER, STARTING FROM THE HELICOPTER RIDE IN FROM THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN NICE (YOU CAN ALSO ARRIVE VIA CAR), DOWN TO THE LADIES WEARING THEIR DIAMONDS AT THE BEACH. MEGA-YACHTS STILL LINE THE BAY, BRIGHTLY COLORED SPORTS CARS ARE STILL PARKED AROUND THE CASINO SQUARE (MUCH TO THE DELIGHT OF PHOTO-HAPPY TOURISTS), AND THE DESIGNER SHOPS STILL DO A BRISK TRADE IN COUTURE FASHIONS AND JAW-DROPPING JEWELS. THE HIGHROLLING CROWD IN THE HISTORIC CASINO TODAY MAY HAVE MORE RUSSIANS, SAUDIS AND CHINESE PLAYERS THAN IN YEARS PAST, BUT THERE’S NO DOUBT THAT JAMES BOND—WHO PLAYED A COUPLE HANDS HERE IN “NEVER SAY NEVER” AND “GOLDENEYE”—WOULD STILL FIT RIGHT IN.

Which is not to say there’s no room here for the rest of us.

Compact, easy to navigate and connected by regular train service from France and Italy, Monaco is ideal for a three- or four-night stay—just enough time to explore the historic sites, laze on the beach, bet a couple of hands and indulge in prime people watching without completely breaking the bank. The wallet-conscious may want to visit in the shoulder or offseasons (not in summer or during big-name events like the annual Formula One Grand Prix), but no matter when you go, you are sure to get swept up in the Old World glamour.

THE BASICS Though only about two square miles, Monaco is divided into four districts: La Condamine, a flat area around the port; Fontvielle, a modern residential area; Monaco-Ville, or Old City, set high up the rocks; and Monte-Carlo, the main city and activity hub. www.visitmonaco.com

WHERE TO STAY Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, Monte-Carlo SBM has four hotels in town, from beach to the center. Each is unique in style and vibe (and price point), and guests of one enjoy free shuttle access to use the facilities of the others, including the spas and restaurants. www.montecarlosbm.com Most iconic is the Hotel de Paris, built in 1864 and still considered one of the top

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Hotel de Paris

hotels in the world. Set right on the main square, across from the Casino (which SBM also owns), Hotel de Paris is where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace celebrated their 20th anniversary (with a family dinner in the historic, 450,000-bottle wine cellar), and where more recently, their son Prince Albert had his wedding reception. Settle in with a drink in the gilded, dome-ceilinged lobby to watch the nightly pre-dinner fashion parade, or head into the clubby Le Bar American—a favorite with visiting celebs— to sip Champagne and nibble on barbajuan (a local specialty of fried dough stuffed with spinach or cheese), backed by the sounds of live jazz. Other on-site musts include the three-Michelin-starred Le Louis XV from Chef Alain Ducasse and the Thermes Marins Spa, a classic wellness facility focusing on seawater therapies and European skin treatments. The elegant rooms and suites look out over the bay, the city, the Casino or a leafy courtyard. www.hotelparismontecarlo.com

A short walk away, the Mediterranean-facing Hotel Hermitage is also a Grande Dame (built in the early 1900s), but has a slightly more playful-chic style, along with a great cocktail lounge and the gourmet Le Vistamar restaurant, with its expansive, water-view terrace. Down the winding streets from these two city-center spots are SBM’s waterside properties, both opened in 2005. The 334-room Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is a family and group favorite with a sandybottom lagoon pool, outdoor restaurants and a kid’s club, while the 40-room Monte-Carlo Beach has a retro-1930’s style, three eateries, a beach bar and seeand-be-seen crowd.

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Gaming room, Sun Casino

WHAT TO SEE IN BETWEEN STROLLING THE STREETS AND HITTING THE BEACH, CHECK OUT THESE TOP LOCAL SITES: Opera House: Built in 1893 by Charles Garnier, who also designed the Opera in Paris, this ornate hall regularly hosts performances of everything from opera and ballet to pop. Tours are available for those not lucky enough to have tickets for a show.

Prince’s Palace: Several areas of the royal palace—still the family’s official home—are open to the public, including the Throne Room, the 17th-century Palatine Chapel, the wood-paneled Mazarin Room and the Italian-style gallery, adorned with 15th-century frescos.

Oceanographic Museum: Founded by Prince Albert I (the current Prince’s great-grandfather), this museum dedicated to art and science features an excellent natural history collection, plus aquariums, a Shark Lagoon and rotating art exhibits.

Buddha-Bar Casino: Opened in 1865, the famous Casino is a maze of one stunning room after another, each for a different type of game, from slots to craps. There are also several bars and lounges, where tuxedo-clad waiters will unleash your inner Bond with perfectly crafted cocktails. Group tours are offered during the day, and guests of the Hotel de Paris enjoy complimentary access to the gaming rooms—including some of the more exclusive back areas (the regular entry fee is 10 Euros).

WHERE TO EAT/DRINK IN ADDITION TO THE SBM HOTEL EATERIES—WHICH RANK AMONG THE BEST IN TOWN—CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING HOTSPOTS: Buddha Bar: Set in a converted concert hall, this sexy eatery serves a pan-Asian menu (from sushi to dumplings) and creative cocktails to house-mixed tunes spun by a live DJ.

Jimmy’Z: The last word in jet-set Monte-Carlo nightlife operates by the sea in the warmer months, and near the Place du Casino in the fall/winter.

Cafe de Paris: This classic brasserie is a local favorite for breakfast, lunch and afternoon coffee; tables on the terrace overlooking Casino square are prime real estate. april 13 | www.002mag.com .49

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tools+toys+

GADGETS

Ooma® Cutting the phone cord and using a VoIP system is nothing new. I have been using a service from Ooma for several years and haven’t seen a monthly bill since day one. I just upgraded my home equipment and the clarity seems to be even better. The Ooma Telo is their new device that acts as a base station and answering machine. You get nationwide calling – plus all the phone features you’re used to – for free. Customers pay only applicable taxes and fees. Setup is simple… connect Ooma to your high-speed Internet and regular home phone, and activate online.

The new cordless Ooma HD2 Handset adds smart phone features to your home phone. It has a two-inch color screen to allow for photo caller ID. From the website you can view call logs, block caller ID on outbound calls and listen to voice-mail messages. Voice mails can be erased right from the website, too. International calling plans can be added for less than a penny a minute. That’s worth talking about. $210 for Telo and HD2 handset

OptiShot® Infrared Golf Simulator The weather says it’s golf time in Houston. My game should be off to a good start as I have been honing my skills in a simulator. Not at my golf club but in my living room. OptiShot is an affordable, accurate and portable home golf simulator. You’ll need a Windows® computer and about 8½ feet of swing space. Open the box, install the software, lay down the small piece of AstroTurf® and swing away. Use your own clubs to swing at a real golf ball (I wouldn’t recommend that in your home), foam balls or no balls at all. As you swing across the turf, 16 infrared sensors analyze everything from club head speed to distance to face angle at impact. It’s your own personal coach. Up to 4 people can play practice or full rounds from dozens of courses. The graphics are crystal clear on a PC or laptop. The fun really escalates when you connect your computer to a large screen TV or projector. Fore! $400

SnapBox™ Prints There are many options for taking a photo: digital camera, your phone, a tablet. Sharing them online is simple but a service called SnapBox now gets your photos off your phone and onto your wall. With SnapBox you can transform your digital photos into high-quality canvas prints complete with handmade frames. To order a print, simply send up to five photos attached in an e-mail to snapbox@snapboxez.com. You’ll quickly receive a confirmation email with a mock-up of what your SnapBox print will look like. The prints come in several size options: from 5-by-5, up to10-by-13. They can be shipped to your door for an additional shipping fee or your local CVS drugstore for free pickup. Prices start around $14.

Michael Garfield

is known as “The High-Tech Texan®.” His radio program airs on The 9-5-0 weekdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm. See the full review of these products at www.hightechtexan.com and follow him at @hightechtexan.

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

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TIPS& TRICKS iPhone® | iPad®

by Vladimir Ambia

MAC® TIPS 1- Show a Phone Number in Huge Text for Easier Viewing in Contacts App for OS X *Launch Contacts in OS X and find the contact you’re looking for.

•Click the text alongside the phone number to summon the pull-down menu, and choose “Show Larger Text.”

2- Essential Menu Bar Utilities for Mac OS X Desktop Utility - Download at sweetpproductions.com/ Degrees – download from the Mac App Store Flux – Download at stereopsis.com/flux/

iPHONE®, iPOD® TOUCH & iPAD® TIP’S 1- Want to get Directions using Google Maps?

• Summon Siri and ask for directions to a location, followed up with “via transit” or “using transit.”

• Tap the “Route” button alongside the Google Maps icon to launch it for directions.

2- Set Siri to Report Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Visiting another country and want to use their temperature format? Or maybe you’re just trying to learn another scale?

You can get Siri to give you the weather in celsius (centigrade) or fahrenheit by changing a simple setting: • Open the “Weather” app and tap the (i) button in the corner.

• Choose either “F” or “C.” 3- Turn Off the iPhone Camera Shutter Sound Flip the mute button. DONE! RUMOR: Want to get the iPhone 5? Wait a little for the iPhone 5S; rumors have it, August launch.

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By Jeff Lane Photography by Omar Mejia

SLOWLY SAVORING ARGENTINA THE ARGENTINA CAFE 3055 SAGE RD. | HOUSTON, TX 77056 713.622.8877 | www.theargentinacafe.com

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1. argentina cafe interior 2. choripan sandwich 3. grilled chicken salad

SAMPLE MENU sandwiches

• CHORIPAN (Argentinean sausage) $8.95 • LOMITO “ESPECIAL” (Filet mignon with ham, cheese & fried egg) $11.95

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RECENT MID-MORNING MEETING STRETCHED TOO FAR OVER THE NOON HOUR AND TOO CLOSE TO AN EARLY AFTERNOON MEETING. AND THERE WENT LUNCH. BUT WHILE MY STOMACH DID ITS BEST TO DISTRACT ME FROM WORK, I PROMISED MY EMPTY ENGINE A MEAL WORTH THE WAIT.

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The reward was waiting for me at The Argentina Café located on the corner of Sage and Hidalgo, just south of The Galleria. The place is one big, bright room, with images of the homeland adorning the walls. And a couple big, flat screens showing a fútbol match. It’s informal, inviting, relaxed.

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It’s close to 4pm when I arrive, but most of the tables are full. Sets of twos and fours tasting, toasting and chatting – with each other, actually, not the virtual kind.

• SPINACH w/ béchamel sauce & cheese $3.75 • CAPRESSE w/ mozzarella cheese, tomato & basil $3.75 • BEEF, CHICKEN, HAM & CHEESE or ONIONS & CHEESE $2.25 each • ARGENTINEAN Potatoes, carrots, peas & mayonnaise $4.95 • SPINACH salad: Spinach, walnut & blue cheese $6.95

hot plates

• ENTRANA (Skirt steak with choice of fries, house salad $12.95 • GNOCCHIS (with choice of tomato sauce or tomato & pesto) $7.95

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• ALFAJORES DE MAIZENA (cookies with dulce de leche) 95¢ each • PROFITEROLES (cream puffs, vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce) $6.90

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I ask the young man, Esteban, behind the counter for a recommendation, a house favorite. He smiles and points out several things including some slim, traditional Argentinean sandwiches, a salad platter and a steak. And of course, empanadas.

I’m hungry, so we settle on the Entrana, a skirt steak. I shunned fries and ordered an empanada, instead. Have to, right?

The steak was excellent, tender, medium rare. I found myself savoring it without the chimichurri. But not all of it, because the traditional herb sauce just made it. My empanada was happiness in a mouthful.

Warm, flaky bread encasing creamy cheese and onions. As I’m settling up, I ask Esteban about the secret to good empanadas.

“Empanadas have to be flaky, but not too hard or too soft,” he said. “They have to be fresh. You can’t do frozen. We make everything here,” he adds.

I’m conflicted as I leave. I’ve got traffic to beat, but I have a desire to slow down, to order a glass of wine, to strike up a conversation with strangers.

Something about the place says, relax, take it easy.

I’ll have to return.

A few days later, I’m back. I’m anxious to try a sandwich and something sweet. This time, my post lunch hour visit is intentional. I’m hoping Esteban will have some time to tell me more about the place.

But it’s bustling at two-thirty in the afternoon. Okay, no hurry. I just savor some of the new grilled chicken mango and spinach salad with pomegranate dressing.

Houston got its first taste of The Argentina Café, with its rich coffees and fresh, flaky empanadas, at the end of 2009.

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FACTS: Argentines are famous for their high protein diet, particularly beef.

Grilled meat (parrilla) from the asado is a staple, with steak and beef ribs especially common.

Chorizo (pork sausage), morcilla (blood sausage), chinchulines (chitterlings), mollejas (sweetbread) and other parts of the animal are enjoyed. In Patagonia, lamb and chivito – goat – are eaten more than beef. Whole lambs and goats can be seen on the asado.

Chimichurri, a sauce of herbs and chili, is usually the only seasoning for steak and chorizo.

“The idea was just to have a small place, for coffee, croissants and maybe sandwiches,” said Esteban.

Word of mouth, the purest form of promotion, generated some attention and the family decided to expand, doubling the space in May of last year. And now the patrons are from everywhere.

Relax, visit and enjoy a hot, Choripan sandwich, like I’m biting into. That’s Argentinean sausage on French bread.

And a fried egg on it. I love that. Esteban says that’s common in Argentina, and it’s offered with several items on the menu. But apparently you can order it on anything. The sumptuous sandwich is perfect with creamy Argentinean salad, which is a creamy, white spin on a potato salad with fresh carrots and peas. South American comfort food.

As my visit stretches into its third hour, I still haven’t been there as long as the group of 10 ladies – a birthday party, a work reunion – not sure. Another table of distinguished-looking gentlemen has lingered as well. We’re making an afternoon of it.

We talk a little more. I sample some flan, with dulce de leche on top. And then an alfajore de maizena, a flaky, fantastic traditional cookie that begs for some espresso or cappuccino, also a trademark of this sweet new favorite spot. I feel myself getting a little lightheaded. I’ll have to wait ’til next time for the amazing looking Profiteroles, a-cream-puff-vanilla-ice-cream-chocolate-sauce siren calling.

All this delicious, fresh food made from scratch makes for a sweet destination for a growing number of Houstonians. But for Esteban, it’s just what he’s always known.

“This is the food I’ve had all my life, in my house. It’s kind of strange to see so many people enjoying what I’ve always had.”

HOURS Monday – Friday: 9am – 9pm Saturday: 10am – 9pm Sunday: 10am – 8pm

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chef dominic b. mandola RAGIN CAJUN RESTAURANTS/L.A. BAR CUISINE CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE 4302 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77027 | 713.623.6321 WWW.RAGIN-CAJUN.COM

FAVORITE LATE NIGHT SPOT FOR A BITE? La Tapatia on Richmond Ave. BEST BREAKFAST? Buffalo Grille – Pancakes.

Cajun Bloody Mary’s – Ragin Cajun infuses their vodka with Vegetables, Herbs & Spices to make a one-of-a-kind Bloody Mary.

Garnished with Pickled Cajun Green Beans.

WHAT INGREDIENT CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT IN THE KITCHEN AND WHY? Cayenne Pepper – Brings a kick to many dishes, not too much, but just enough!

BEST BRUNCH? Houston Racquet Club – Homemade Waffle in front of your eye.

WHAT UTENSIL CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT? Must have a sharp CHEF’S KNIFE. WHAT’S YOUR PET PEEVE? When a person does not finish what is started – FINISH THE JOB. FAVORITE AFFORDABLE WINE? La Crema Pinot Noir is a great choice and smooth.

FAVORITE PLACE FOR DESSERT? Where do I start? Chocolate Bar chocolate covered Oreo®; Carrabba’s – Death by Chocolate; my mom’s banana pudding; and of course RC’s Bread Pudding.

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WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE CHEF, RESTAURANT AND DISH? Restaurant Revolution in NOLA. Death By Gumbo – Roasted Quail, Andouille, Oysters, File Rice.

WHAT IS YOUR COMFORT FOOD? Bellaire Broiler Burger makes my day!

AT HOME, WHAT DO YOU KEEP ON HAND TO SERVE DROP-IN GUESTS? Fine cheeses with crackers and hummus with pita chips.

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WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO FIND IN YOUR HOME REFRIGERATOR? A ton of fruit and vegetables – I wake up and have a fruit/veggie smoothie every morning. Lots of experimenting going on with the smoothies.

WHAT MAGAZINE COVER, OTHER THAN 002’S, WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FEATURED ON? Nation’s Restaurant News.

FAVORITE SANDWICH: Mother’s Poboys in NOLA – roast beef, debris and gravy served dressed. Guaranteed to make you smile!

FAVORITE ICE CREAM MIX-IN/TOPPING: Marble Slab chocolate dipped cone w/ sweet cream ice cream & Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups®.

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THE WAFFLE BUS | CUISINE AMERICAN www.thewafflebus.com | Twitter: thewafflebus www.facebook.com/thewafflebus

THE WAFFLE BUS IS A FOOD TRUCK DEDICATED TO THE ART OF THE WAFFLE IN ALL FORMS: entrée, appetizer and dessert. The options range from the classic Fried Chicken & Waffle, to a Salmon Waffle, to “Waffle Fryders” (like sliders, but with waffles). Needless to say, the opportunities for creativity are endless with waffles, and Chef Phi at The Waffle Bus has taken full advantage of the boundless options.

To start, we ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle and Smoked Salmon Waffle. Both served like a sandwich, the overall portion was pleasantly appropriate, leaving you full without the slow descent into a food coma. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle was savory to say the least, and we followed the suggestion of a fellow patron with the Ancho Chile Honey sauce. The waffle-to-chicken proportion was ideal; one wasn’t overwhelming the other and there was enough of each ingredient for every bite. The crispy fried chicken paired with the soft and fluffy waffle was a beautiful contrast, and the honey-maple flavor mixture was downright addicting. On the other hand, the Smoked Salmon Waffle was an unexpected menu item that featured smoked salmon with lemon caper dill cream cheese, organic baby spinach, sliced tomatoes and a balsamic drizzle sandwiched between two half-waffles. The lemon caper dill cream cheese added the slightest bit of tang that complemented the light vanilla-maple flavor from the waffle. Lying atop a bed of baby spinach with a light coat of pepper, the expertly cut slice of salmon was the perfect proportion for the density of the waffle.

For dessert we indulged with a S’mores Sweet Waffle Sandwich. Made with chocolate ganache, graham cracker crumble and toasted marshmallow, this was decadence at its finest. Visually, the S’mores Waffle hit a homerun. With toasted marshmallow fluff oozing out of both ends with rivers of chocolate dripping down the side, it almost looked too good to eat (but the lingering scent made that near impossible).

Needless to say, the S’mores Waffle was a hands-down favorite and something I’d highly recommend. (One can never go wrong with maple waffles, chocolate and toasted marshmallows.) With a food truck that’s specialty is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner (not to mention a “fourth meal” option too), The Waffle Bus is full of unexpected and delicious surprises. Just remember, a little bit of indulgence is good for the soul (especially when the indulgence is waffles.)

ON THE CORNER (HOW IRONIC) OF A NEW STRIP CENTER IN THE HEIGHTS IS THE NEW BLACKAND-WHITE VERTICAL STRIPED AWNING THAT BELONGS TO CORNER BAKERY. There’s nothing I love more than a breakfast menu with no time limit, and Corner Bakery Café delivers just that, the calorie count for each menu item, and so much more. The menu offers a selection of salads, grilled paninis, soups, sandwiches (even a special section called “Mom’s Sandwiches”), pastas and, best of all, breakfast.

smoked salmon waffle

Photography by Jim Caldwell

After entering the café, you order at the counter and then seat yourself. After eyeing the menu we ordered the Anaheim Scrambler, Chilled Swiss Oatmeal and a new menu item, the Mac & Three Cheese Pasta.

We also chose to sit on the patio, which featured plenty of clean tables and shaded areas.

The Anaheim Scrambler is what initially caught my eye at Corner Bakery, and for good reason. The dish features scrambled eggs with applewood smoked bacon, diced tomatoes, green onions, cheddar cheese, topped with avocado slices and served with diced roasted potatoes and a slice of toast. The fluffy eggs are made from actual eggs (shocker!) and the chunks of crunchy tomatoes and onions provided a welcomed textural dimension to the scrambled dish. On the other hand, Chilled Swiss Oatmeal is not something I’ve had before, nor seen on another menu, so naturally we ordered it. It featured European muesli (a breakfast cereal consisting of uncooked rolled oats) made with low fat yogurt and skim milk, mixed with green apple chunks, banana slices, currants and cranberries. The mild cinnamon flavor mixed with chunks of crunchy fruit was delicious by itself, but the fact that it was served chilled instantly reminded me of those hot summer days in Houston when this would’ve been a welcomed substitute to its counterpart, hot oatmeal.

Lastly, the new Mac & Three Cheese Pasta consists of pipette pasta tossed with a blend of three cheeses, mixed with applewood smoked bacon and diced tomatoes topped with toasted breadcrumbs. The perfectly cooked pipette pasta translates to “little pipes” in French, and is ideal for trapping pools of melted cheese. For a casual café that offers freshly made and freshly baked goods, Corner Bakery provides a healthy variety of classic (and the occasional surprising) menu items to leave you satisfied and ready to conquer the day.

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CORNER BAKERY CAFE CUISINE AMERICAN | CHEF NA www.cornerbakery.com 107 YALE ST. | 713.880.9500

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DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE CUISINE AMERICAN | CHEF JEFF TAYLOR www.delfriscosgrille.com 2800 KIRBY | 832.623.6168

All it takes is walking inside the restaurant to tell that Del Frisco’s Grille isn’t a stuffy steakhouse. With menu items like Veal Meatloaf, Black-eyed Pea Hummus, Edamame Falafel Pita and a Lamb Burger, Del Frisco’s Grille is a twist on the traditional.

The entire entrance and first room are dedicated to an expansive bar, making the invitation for an office happy hour incredibly tantalizing. The restaurant area features an open concept, with booths and tables lining the dining floor. Also, a personal favorite is the two patios, one located off the bar in the front and one located in the back off the restaurant.

We were seated in the middle of the restaurant, which had a full dinner crowd, but noise or space wasn’t an issue. After combing through the cheeky cocktail menu, we decided on the VIP cocktail, which features Svedka Clementine Vodka infused with sweet Hawaiian pineapple that has been marinating for 10+ days. Garnished with white foam and an orange peel, the VIP was sweet and delightfully light.

We ordered the house favorites to start off with, Ahi Tacos and Chef Jeff Taylor’s personal recipe of Cast Iron Pork & Beans. The Ahi Tacos are an obvious favorite among patrons, and RUMOR AROUND THE RESTAURANT IS THAT THEY HAVE ONE EMPLOYEE SOLELY DEDICATED TO MAKING THE MINIATURE TACOS. The Ahi Tacos feature tuna tartare, a hefty serving of mashed avocado and spicy citrus mayo on top. Similar texture and taste to sushi, the only exception is the wonderful crunch from the taco shell. The Cast Iron Pork & Beans is a personal recipe from Chef Jeff, something he concocted during his foodie travels and wasn’t intending to add to the Del Frisco’s Grille menu. The southern-style beans are mixed with chunks of sweet cured ham and smothered in a ahi tacos spicy sauce that warms your Texas heart.

For an entrée, the BBQ Flatbread consisted of smoked gouda, red onion, cilantro, “B&B” (Bread and Butter) jalapenos and crema piled with BBQ beef atop a thin flatbread. While the light tang of the crema did contrast the spice of the bar-be-que, the overall dish was spicy and undoubtedly southern. Cut into small, manageable pieces, the flatbread could serve as an appetizer or entrée.

Del Frisco’s Grille re-creates classic dishes with expert preparation, incorporating unique menu items with southern roots. Also, there’s nothing I personally love more than putting down the fork and knife every once and awhile.

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HAUTE WHEELS HOUSTON

HOUTOPIA

OMAR MEJIA’S BIRTHDAY BASH

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Buffalo Bayou Partnership could not have asked for better weather at this year’s Regatta. Close to 800 paddlers crossed the finish line at Downtown’s Sesquicentennial Park. It was a record year, with 530 boat entries, making this race one of the top canoe and kayak races in the nation!

Competitors, ranging from first-time paddlers enjoying the bayou views to those racing along at full speed, made the 15-mile trip from San Felipe to Downtown. Finish line festivities included lively zydeco music, a rock climbing wall, local vendors showcasing the latest in paddling gear and a chance to see the colorful canoes and kayaks up close.

BUFFALO BAYOU REGATTA

Historic Market Square Park was once again transformed into a series of cities and towns that represent Sustainable Living in Houston. The fourth annual Sustainable Living Fest, brought to you by the Houston Downtown Management District, KWIRX Creative, the Houston Green Scene and the City of Houston, brought nearly 10,000 attendees out on a beautiful day to celebrate all that Houston is, and will become. It was a full day of activities, with live local music in “Stageville” featuring popular local acts like The Wheel Workers, The Journey Agents and The Craig Kinsey Band with DJ Flash Gordon Parks keeping things moving throughout the day. Funky Art Town presented by Green Arts Fest, celebrated creativity and craft while kids played and experienced eco-education in Kidtopia.

With a farmers market called Tastington, a hip fashion show, “Walk of the Town,” and over 70 local vendors, there was something for everyone at the Fest.

Gina Torres

EVENT HOUTOPIA WHY SUSTAINABLE LIVING FEST 2013 WHERE MARKET SQUARE PARK WHEN MARCH 16

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The 3rd Annual Food Truck Festival was once again a smashing success!

Neither wind nor rain prevented foodies from coming out to support their favorite food trucks. Thirty-four mobile bistros featured as part of the city’s original and largest gathering of food trucks. More than 6,000 food truck fans converged on festival newcomers like Chi’lantro BBQ, Big Daddy Z’s and MuSubi, eager to taste the latest trucks on the Houston food truck scene. Fan favorites, including Bernie’s Burger Bus, Good Dog Hot Dog, Pi Pizza and the Waffle Bus, saw a steady stream of hungry guests throughout the two-day event. On the Momentum Mini Music Stage six local bands entertained while guests mixed and mingled in the H-E-B Beer and Wine Garden trying out new sips and suds.

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Partygoers gathered not only to celebrate photographer Omar Mejia’s birthday, but also to show some lovin’ for two amazing local organizations. After last year’s success, Omar decided to make things bigger and better, and with a turnout of about 300 guests at Hughes Hangar he accomplished just that. It was a packed house! Models, dolled out by Dionysus Salon and Jentry Kelly Cosmetics, rocked the runway wearing the latest fashions from Cakewalk Style Shop, Crop by David Peck, Kate Kills Pretty, Method & Duo Boutique and Stacks on Racks. DJ Jacob Stogner from LG Entertainment brought down the house with his energizing repertoire. Partygoers sipped on concoctions courtesy of Stoli Vodka and Sailor Jerry Rum while indulging on Spanish Tapas by Mi Luna Restaurant. Profits will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Heart To Heart Small Dog Rescue.

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WOODROW HEIGHTS 1200 Durham Dr. 713.864.5600 Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm www.woodrowsheights.com

PESCA WORLD SEAFOOD 2015 W. Gray St. 713.522.1330 Sunday 9am-3pm www.pescaseafoodrestaurant.com

BRIO TUSCANY GRILL City Centre & River Oaks Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-3pm www.brioitalian.com

QUATTRO at Four Seasons Hotel Houston 1300 Lamar St. 713.650.1300 Sunday 10:30am–2pm www.quattrorestauranthouston.com

BACKSTREET CAFÉ 1103 S Shepherd Dr. 713.521.2239 Sunday 10am-3pm | www.backstreetcafe.net

HUGO’S 1600 Westheimer. 713.524.7744 Saturday 11am-3pm|Sunday 10am-2pm www.hugosrestaurant.net

THE CHELSEA GRILL & BAR 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857 Sunday 10:30am-5pm | www.chelseagrill.com

SPARROW 3701 Travis St. 713.524.6922 Saturday Breakfast/Brunch 10am-3pm www.sparrowhouston.com

ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888 Saturdays & Sundays 11am-3pm | www.arcodoro.com EL PUEBLITO 1423 Richmond Ave. 713.520.6635 Saturday & Sunday 9am-2pm | www.elpueblitopatio.com

BIRRAPORETTI’S (theater district) Live Sunday Jazz Brunch 10:30am-3pm 500 Louisiana. 713.224.9494 www.birrarestaurant.com Birraporetti’s offers bottomless mimosas and Bellini’s every Sunday for Brunch. Also included is a variety of fresh fruit, delicious assortment of cheeses and expertly poached eggs. Served buffet style, a gourmet Brunch at Birraporetti’s has never looked more inviting.

HEARSAY 218 Travis St. 713.225.8079 Sunday, starts at 2pm | www.hearsayhouston.com

CHURRASCO’S Sugar Land 832.532.5300 & River Oaks 713.527.8300 Sunday 10:30am-3pm | www.cordua.com THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis St. 713.528.8561 Saturday & Sunday 8am-2pm | www.thebreakfastklub.com NIKO NIKO’S 2520 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.GYRO Sunday 10am-1pm | www.nikonikos.com GLORIA’S LATIN CUISINE 2616 Lousiana St. 832.360.1710 Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm | www.gloriasrestaurant.com TRINITI 2815 S. Shepherd Dr. 713.527.9090 Sunday 11am-3pm | www.trinitirestaurant.com LAURENZO’S PRIME RIB 4212 Washington Ave. 713.880.5111 Saturday & Sunday morning | www.laurenzos.net 51FIFTEEN 2nd Floor of Saks Fifth Avenue 5115 Westheimer 713.963.8067 Sundays 11am-4pm | www.51fifteen.com

THE BIRD AND THE BEAR 2810 Westheimer. 713.528.2473 Saturday & Sunday 10am-2:30pm www.thebirdandthebearbistro.com BRASIL 2604 Dunlavy St. 713.528.1993 Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-1pm | www.brasilcafe.net TILA’S 1111 S. Shepherd Dr. 713.522.7654 Sunday, open at 10am | www.tilas.com BROOKLYN ATHLETIC CLUB 601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.4440 Saturday & Sunday morning | www.thebrooklynathleticclub.com LA CASA DEL CABALLO 322 Westheimer Rd. 832.623.6467 Sunday 11am-5pm | www.lacasadelcaballo.com BARNABY’S Market Square Park (Downtown) 801 Congress. 713.226.8787 Saturday 7am-3pm | www.barnabyscafe.com BATANGA 908 Congress Ave. 713.224.9500 Sunday 11am-4pm www.batangahouston.com

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

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Angela Mecca, Arthur Mooradian Photography by Kim Coffman

Upper Kirby was the epicenter for the hottest party in town, beckoning more than 500 VIP guests for the grand opening fete. The new location is modern, inviting and stylish, taking the classic bar and grill to new heights. Guests gathered around the energetic bar area, sipping on signature cocktails crafted with SVEDKA Clementine Vodka infused with sweet Hawaiian pineapple and noshing on several of the must-have menu favorites. Mark S. Mednansky (CEO) and Scott Sieck (GM) together with Chef Jeff Taylor candidly thanked guests for their support and loyalty through the years.

Scott Sieck, Lindsay Herzog

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Melicia Tjoa, Rachel Rosson, Nancy Mathe Katy Atlas, Dorsay Rad

Connor Tamlyn, Emily Briansky, Michael Weekley

Owen Daniels, Michael Garfield

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restaurant listings

houston | sugar land | the woodlands

american 024 GRILLE www.024grille.com 945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600 *17 | inside Hotel Alden 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.aldenhotels.com

CORNER TABLE www.cornertablebhm.com 2736 Virginia St. 713.568.9196 CROSSROADS www.houseofblues.com 1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837 DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ 3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD 4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889 www.dantonsseafood.com

51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue 5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067 www.51fifteen.com AMERICAS www.cordua.com 4 Houston locations ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center 800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 | www.cordua.com BARNABY’S www.barnabyscafe.com 6 Houston locations BEAVER’S www.beavershouston.com 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 BISTRO ALEX www.bistroalex.com 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. 713.827.3545

EDDIE V’S www.eddiev.com •12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800 FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB 1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com GLASS WALLwww.glasswalltherestaurant.com 933 Studewood. 713.868.7930 HAVEN www.havenhouston.com 2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101 HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE 218 Travis St. 713.225.8079 www.hearsayhouston.com

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

BLACK FINN AMERICAN GRILL 1910 Bagby, #100. 713.651.9550 www.blackfinnamericangrille.com

KENNY & ZIGGY’S 2327 Post Oak Blvd. 713.871.8883 www.kennyandziggys.com

BOWL www.eatatbowl.com 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218

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

BRC www.brcgastropub.com 519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233

LIBERTY STATION www.libertystationbar.com 2101 Washington. 713.640.5220

BROOKLYN ATHLETIC CLUB www.thebrooklynathleticclub.com 601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.4440

LINE & LARIAT | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470 | www.hotelicon.com

CAFE EXPRESS www.cafe-express.com 12 convenient locations in Houston

LOCAL FOODS www.houstonlocalfoods.com 2424 Dunstan. 713.521.7800

CANOPY www.canopyhouston.com 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166 www.neimanmarcus.com

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

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

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SOMA www.somasushi.com 4820 Washington. 713.861.2726

MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S 3 Houston locations www.mccormickandschmicks.com

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

NOE www.noerestaurant.com 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181

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

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

OXHEART www.oxhearthouston.com 1310 Nance St. 832.830.8592

EURASIA www.eurasiasushi.com 1330 Wirt Rd. 832.203.8815

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

QUATTRO www.fourseasons.com 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700

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

UCHI www.uchirestaurants.com 904 Westheimer. 713.522.4808

RDG www.rdgbarannie.com 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111

JENNI’S NOODLE HOUSE 3 Houston locations | www.noodlesrule.com

UPTOWN SUSHI www.uptown-sushi.com 1131 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.871.1200

RELISH www.relishhouston.com 3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960

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

RUGGLES GREEN www.rugglesgreen.com 4 Houston locations

KATSUYA [sushi] www.sbe.com/katsuya 2800 Kirby. 713.590.2800

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

KONA GRILL [japanese+american] 2 Houston locations | www.konagrill.com

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

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

SPARROW BAR+COOKSHOP 3701 Travis. 713.524.6922 www.sparrowhouston.com THE CHELSEA GRILL www.chelseagrill.com 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857 THE GROVE www.thegrovehouston.com 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321 THE LAKE HOUSE 1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320 www.thelakehousehouston.com THE PASS & PROVISIONS 807 Taft St. 713.628.9020 www.passandprovisions.com TRINITI www.trinitirestaurants.com 2815 South Shepherd. 713.527.9090 WHICH WICH [dt. tunnel] •Pennzoil Place. 713.222.2999 •El Paso Energy Place. 713.658.9161 www.whichwich.com YARD HOUSE www.yardhouse.com 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.

713.461.9273 ZELKO BISTRO www.zelkobistro.com 705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691

asian AMBROSIA www.ambrosiatx.com 2003 Lexington. 832.649.4636

UPTOWN SUSHI

CINQ www.lacolombedor.com 3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750

ZAKE www.zakehouston.com 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888 ZUSHI www.zushihouston.com 5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588

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

bar-b-que

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

BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600 www.brookstreetbbq.com

NIT NOI [thai] www.nitnoithai.com 8 Houston locations NORI SUSHI BISTRO 700 Town and Country Blvd. 713.467.0400 www.norisushibistro.com

GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE 5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com PIZZITOLA’S BAR B CUE 1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283 www.pizzitolasbbq.com

RA SUSHI www.rasushi.com • 3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 • 12860 Queensbury Ln. 713.331.2792

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

NIKO NIKO’S WORLD GYRO EATING CHAMPIONSHIP

DATE: MAY 19, 2013 LOCATION: GREEK FESTIVAL DISCIPLINE: NIKO NIKO'S GYROS TOTAL PRIZES: $5,000 TOTAL PRIZE PURSE

SERIOUS EATERS REGISTER AT WWW.IFOCE.COM

FOR ONE WEEKEND A YEAR, HOUSTON, TX, CEASES TO BE THE FOURTH LARGEST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES AND REVERTS TO ITS TRUER—SOME SAY BETTER— SELF. THE CITY BECOMES PART OF GREECE, WHERE GREEK CULTURE IS CELEBRATED, GREEK COSTUME IS WORN AND GREEK FOOD IS EATEN WITH PLEASURE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THAT FOOD IS NIKO NIKO'S WORLD-FAMOUS GYROS. AND SO IT SHALL BE IN 2013, WHEN MAJOR LEAGUE EATING RETURNS TO HOUSTON'S GREEK FEST ON SUNDAY, MAY 19, TO SANCTION AND COMMAND THE NIKO NIKO'S WORLD GYRO EATING CHAMPIONSHIP*—THIS YEAR WITH A RECORD $5,000 PRIZE PURSE ON THE LINE! IN SHORT: BRING IT ON.

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breakfast+coffee+ diners+juice bars, etc ANTIDOTE COFFEE www.antidotecoffee.com 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 ARAYA www.arayachocolate.com 2 Houston locations AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER 3 Houston locations | www.avalondiner.com BABA YEGA CAFE www.babayega.com 2607 Grant St. 713.522.0042 BOOMTOWN COFFEE 242 W. 19th. St. 713.862.7018 www.boomtowncoffee.com CAFÉ BRASIL www.brasilcafe.net 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993 CATALINA COFFEE 2201 Washington. 713.861.8448 www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

DIRK’S COFFEE www.diedrich.com 4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319 DRY CREEK CAFÉ www.drycreekcafe.com 544 Yale St. 713.426.2313 EMPIRE CAFÉ www.empirecafe.net 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ 1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060 www.fountain-view-cafe.com FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR 1005 Waugh Dr., #C. 713.528.5282 www.fuelhealthbar.com HARRY'S www.harrysrestaurantcafe.com 318 Tuam. 713.528.0198 INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE 1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR 2 Houston locations | www.islandgrillhouston.com

CEDAR CREEK CAFE 1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623 www.cedarcreek.squarespace.com

KRAFTSMEN CAFE www.kraftsmencafe.com 611 W. 22nd St. 713.426.1300

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

MICHAEL’S COOKIE JAR 5330 Weslayan St. 713.771.8603 www.michaelscookiejar.com

CRAVE CUPCAKES www.cravecupcake.com 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283 D’AMICO’S www.damico-café.com 2802 White Oak. 713.868.3400

MORE THAN CAKES 325 Heights. 713.652.5135 www.morethancakes.com

ONION CREEK COFFEE HOUSE 3106 White Oak Dr. 713.880.0706 www.onioncreekcafe.com OPEN COFFEE CLUB 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082

THE POPCORN BAR www.popcornbar.com 3829 Southwest Frwy. 713.520.7007 TINY BOXWOOD’S www.tinyboxwoods.com 2 Houston locations

cajun+creole+southern

PETITE SWEETS 2700 West Alabama. 713.520.7007 www.petitesweetshouston.com

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

RUSTIKA CAFÉ www.rustikacafe.com 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226

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

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

TREEBEARDS www.treebeards.com 5 Houston locations

SPRINKLES CUPCAKES www.sprinkles.com 4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929 SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES 3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427 www.ilovesugarbabys.com SWEET www.sweethouston.com 801 Town & Country. 713.647.9338 TAFT STREET COFFEE 2115 Taft. 713.522.3533 www.taftstreetcoffee.org THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com THE BUFFALO GRILLE 2 Houston locations www.thebuffalogrille.com

ZYDECO www.zydecolouisianadiner.com 2 Houston locations

european BISTRO LE CEP[french] www.bistro-lecep.com 11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985 BRASSERIE 19 www.brasserie19.net 1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french] 4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net CHARIVARI[european] www.charivarirest.com 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 COSTA BRAVA BISTRO [spanish/french] 5115 Bellaire. 713.839.1005 www.costabravabistro.com

ÉTOILE CUISINE [french] 1101-11 Uptown Park. 832.668.5808 www.etoilecuisine.com FEAST [european] www.feasthouston.com 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788 GREEN SEED VEGAN 4320 Almeda Road. 713.487.8346 www.greenseedvegan.com LE MISTRAL [french] 1400 Eldridge Parkway. 832.379.8322 www.lemistralhouston.com OPORTO [european] www.oporto.us 3833 Richmond. 713.621.1114 PHILIPPE REST+LOUNGE [french] BLVD. Place. 713.439.1000 www.philippehouston.com PORTUGALLIA [portuguese] 12126 Westheimer. 281.497.8012 www.portugallia.com SÁLE-SUCRÉ [french] www.salesucre.com 2616 White Oak. 713.623.1406 THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022 www.thequeenvicpub.com

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

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

BERRYHILL[texmex] 10 Houston locations www.berryhillbajagrill.com

RADICAL EATS [vegetarian mexican] 3903 Fulton St. 281.222.7647 www.radicaleats.com

REGINELLI’S PIZZERIA www.reginellis.com 12389 Kingsride Lane. 713.468.2727 STAR PIZZA www.starpizza.net 2 Houston locations

PONDICHERI www.pondichericafe.com 2800 Kirby. 713.522.2022

BISTRO BAR [puerto rican] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. 713.973.1601 www.houstonsorella-citycentre.com

RIOJA [spanish] www.riojarestaurant.com 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569

SHIVA www.shivarestaurant.com 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753

CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban] www.cafepiquet.net 5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031

TACOS A GO-GO www.tacosagogo.com 2 Houston locations

FLEMING’S www.flemingssteakhouse.com 3 Houston locations

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

TEXAS DE BRAZIL [brazilian] 822 Town & Country Blvd. 713.730.3013 www.texasdebrazil.com

MORTON’S www.mortons.com 2 Houston locations

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

THE LEMON TREE [peru] 12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690 www.thelemontreeonline.com

ARCODORO www.arcodoro.com 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888 ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011 www.boadacuisine.com BIRRA PORETTI’S theater district 500 Louisiana. 713.224.9494 www.birrarestaurant.com BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE www.brioitalian.com 2 Houston locations CANDELARI’S www.candelaris.com 14545 Memorial Dr. 281.497.0612 COPPA www.copparistorante.com 5555 Washington. 713.426.4260

EL GRAN MALO [mex] www.elgranmalo.com 2307 Ella Blvd. 832.767.3405 EL MESON [cuban] www.elmeson.com 2425 University. 713.522.9306 EL PATIO [mex] www.elpatio.com 6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410 EL REY [cuban-mex] www.elreytaqueria.com 4 Houston locations EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex] 5 Houston locations | www.eltiempocantina.com

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

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

PIATTO www.piattoristorante.com 2 Houston locations

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

RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1004 www.granducahouston.com

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

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715 www.meatballs.com

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

TONY MANDOLA’S www.tonymandolas.com 1212 Waugh. 713.528.3473 VALENTINO Hotel Derek 2525 West Loop South. 713.850.9200 www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

latin 1252 TAPAS BAR [spanish] 2 Houston locations | www.1252tapasbar.com AMAZON GRILL www.cordua.com 5114 Kirby Dr. 713.522.5888 ARGENTINA CAFE www.theargentinacafe.com 3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877 BATANGA www.batangahouston.com 908 Congress. 713.224.9500

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LAS VENTANAS [mex] www.lasventanas.net 14555 Grisby Rd. 281.752.6990 LATIN BITES CAFE [peru] 5709 Woodway Dr. 713.229.8369 www.latinbitescafe.com LUCIO’S [new american latin] 905 Taft. 713.523.9958 | www.luciosbyob.com MAJORCA [spanish] 207 Gray St. 832.582.7176 www.majorcabistroandtapas.com MARIA SELMA [mex] www.mariaselma.com 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL www.ninfas.com 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175 PESCA www.pescaseafoodrestaurant.com 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330

TILA’S [mex] www.tilas.com 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654 TQLA www.tqlahouston.com 4601 Washington. 281.501.3237

mediterranean+greek CAFE LILI [lebanese] www.cafelili.com 5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969 NIKO NIKO’S www.nikonikos.com •2520 Montrose. 713.528.4976 •301 Milam@Market Square. 713.224.4976

NIKO NIKO’S

italian

PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese] 2 Houston locations | www.phoeniciafoods.com

pizza ALTO PIZZERIA www.avaalto.com 2800 Kirby Dr. 713.386.6460 ANTONIO’S FLYING PIZZA 2920 Hillcroft. 713.783.6080 www.antonios.com BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 2 Houston locations | www.bombaypizzaco.com DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA 500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com FRANK’S PIZZA www.frankspizza.com 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 PINK’S PIZZA www.pinkspizza.com 4 houston locations PIOLA www.piola.it 3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 PIZARO’S www.pizarospizza.com 14028 Memorial Dr. 281.589.7277

steak+chops

TRADICAO [brazilian] 12000 Southwest Frwy. 281.277.9292 www.tradicaosteakhouse.com WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE 945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS AMERICAS www.cordua.com 21 Waterway Avenue. 281.367.1492

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

AMERIGO'S GRILLE [italian] www.amerigos.com 25250 Grogans Park Dr. 281.362.0808

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPENCER’Swww.spencersforsteaksandchops.com 1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325

SUGAR LAND

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

AURA BRASSERIE www.aura-restaurant.com 15997 City Walk. 281.403.2872

GENGHIS GRILL [asian] 9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745 www.genghisgrill.com

BLACK WALNUT CAFE 16535 Southwest Frwy. 281.565.7800 www.blackwalnutcafe.com

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

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

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

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

JASPER'S www.kentrathbun.com/jaspers 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.6600

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA 16535 Southwest Frwy. 281.265.2280 www.patsygrimaldis.com JAPANEIRO’S www.japaneiro.com 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR 14019 Southwest Frwy. 281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

KITA [japanese] www.kitawoodlands.com 24 Waterway Ave. 281.298.1888 LUCA & LEONARDO [italian] 20 Waterway Ave. 832.510.2110 www.lucaleonardo.com MASA’S SUSHI www.sushimasahouston.com 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. 281.298.5688

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

SCHILLECI'S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.4242 www.schillecis.com

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

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

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

TOMMY BAHAMA www.tommybahama.com 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.292.6878

THE BURNING PEAR www.theburningpear.com 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925

UNI SUSHI 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.7177

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Tastes of the TOWN with Sarah Salinas

I’M THE BUSY MOM OF DAX & MO, TWO SWEET LI’L BOYS UNDER THE AGE OF 2. I LIVE IN SOUTHHAMPTON WITH MY FIANCÉ JASON, AND AM THE VP OF AN ENERGY COMPANY BY DAY, AND TODDLER CHASER, DIAPER CHANGER, DINNER COOKER, WINE DRINKER BY NIGHT. A FREEPORT TRANSPLANT, I LOVE THE BEACH, MY BROTHER AND SISTERS, PARENTS AND OF COURSE, MY GIRLFRIENDS. A NO-FRILLS KIND OF GIRL, I’M LAID BACK AND APPRECIATE LIFE LOW KEY. Check out where I like to eat and some of my favorites shops around town...or online, because that’s what you do when you have two boys under 2! Oh, and follow my blog at www.bohoblack.blogspot.com.

COPPA (1) 5555 Washington Ave. 713.426.4260 www.copparistorante.com I love this place! The smell, the ambiance, they have the best music and the coolest most interesting staff. I leave here with happy taste buds, a full belly and contemplating a tattoo. The meatball appetizers are my favorite, as in when I 2. get married this coming November, I called in a li’l favor to the owner and they are feeding my guests!! Meatballs for everyone! The spaghetti carbonara is perfection; I once read that carbonara was created by fetching Roman ladies hoping to lure American soldiers at the end of World War II, whipping up an American breakfast into pasta.

Pancetta, parmesan cream sauce and an egg on top…it is the ideal comfort food. And probably a large reason for the growth of the world’s greatest melting pot culture after WWII.

BAC (2) 601 Richmond Ave. | 713.527.4440 www.thebrooklynathleticclub.com You have to go here!! First of all the baked mac ‘n’ cheese is silly good – with braised short ribs and a bread crumb crust; it was gone before we could even take a pic. The seared yellowfin tuna is a nice light contrast and it’s served on a salad with bacon bits.

Who doesn’t love bacon bits? Pigs! But the coolest part about this place is the big outdoor area where you can play croquet, badminton, bocce ball and a bunch of other fancy games. Then, to top it all off, they roast marshmallows and make s’mores on their fire pit at night! Booze, mac ‘n’ cheese and s’mores??

boutique sneaker shop doesn’t sell the standard stuff you’re going to find in big box retailers. Baby Jordans in neon, AF1s in ice cream colors and li’l Adidas kicks and jumpsuits in red – think Royal Tennebaum kiddos!

Ridiculous? Yes!! But these are premium kicks and I’m a bit fanatical.

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BRICKYARD BUFFALO (5) www.brickyardbuffalo.com THIS ONLINE POP-UP SHOP SELLS ECLECTIC AND UNIQUE ITEMS FOR MOMMA AND BABY. ORGANIC COTTON BABY LEGGINGS, ONE-OF-AKIND CUSTOM JEWELRY AND HANDPAINTED WOODEN BUILDING BLOCKS PLUS FUN STUFF FOR YOU, AND IT’S ALL DISCOUNTED FOR BEING ON THE BUFFALO! SIGN UP TO GET THEIR EMAILS EVERY MONDAY.

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SAM’S BOAT (3) 5720 Richmond Ave. | 713.781.2628 www.samsboat.com Over the last two decades, who hasn’t met up for a beer or 9 at this legend of a watering hole. A long lunch on the patio with 3 lbs. of crawfish, an ice cold Bud Light® and a side of fries makes this Freeport girl feel right at home.

PREMIUM GOODS KIDS (4) 2416 Times Blvd. | 713.523.8825 www.premiumgoods.net As a shoe-obsessed girl surrounded by lots of boys, this place sees plenty of my money!! This cool little

RAJIN’ CAJUN (6) 4302 Richmond Ave. | 713.623.6321 www.ragin-cajun.com This is my seafood staple. The staff is super easy and fun – they have been doing it forever. The Gulf oysters are the best in town, big juicy ones that taste just like they are supposed to. I grew up on the coast and these are the quickest ride home. Their Bloody Mary’s are spicy and stiff, and if it’s not crawfish season, I usually go with the good ol’ shrimp po-boy and a side of seafood gumbo. But if it’s crawfish season, it’s a no-brainer. They serve ’em HOT here; I mean they are simmering and they are spicy. So be prepared for some nose-running, mouth-watering goodness, and don’t forget that bucket of beer for a muchneeded cool-down.

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002 night life

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

downtown

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

C&F DRIVE INN 6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704 CHAPEL SPIRITS 534 Texas St. 713.836.2278 www.chapelspirits.com CHAR BAR 305 Travis. 713.222.8177 DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium 410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474 EIGHTEEN TWENTY 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 www.myspace.com/1820bar

RESERVE 101 1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101 www.reserve101.com SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 www.aldenhotels.com SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ 909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299 www.sambucarestaurant.com SHARK BAR 534 Texas. 281.300.1568 www.sharkbartx.com

REMINGTON BAR St. Regis Hotel 1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631 www.stregis.com/houston RICHMOND ARMS 5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722 www.richmondarmsonline.com ROXY 5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703 www.clubroxy.com THE BLACK SWAN Omni Hotel 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 THE TASTING ROOM 4 Houston locations www.tastingroomwines.com WILD WEST 6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455 www.wildwesthouston.com WINETOPIA 6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149 www.winetopiatx.com

CLUB

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE

ICON KEY

BARS + CLUBS + LOUNGES + WINE BARS

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

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

midtown

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

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

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

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

THE BREWERY TAP 717 Franklin. 713.237.1537

3RD BAR 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

THE DIRT 1209 Caroline. 713.658.3988 www.dirtbar.com

BAR MUNICH 2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008 www.barmunich.com

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

TOC BAR 711 Franklin. 713.224.4862 www.tocbar.net

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

KOMODO’S 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501

LA CARAFE 813 Congress. 713.229.9399

VENUE 719 Main. 713.236.8150 www.venuehouston.com

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

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

LONE STAR SALOON 1900 Travis. 713.757.1616

galleria+uptown

COACHES 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 www.coachespubmidtown.com

JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA 1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011 JET LOUNGE 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 www.thejetloungehouston.com

LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS 500 Texas St. 713.836.2276 www.luciesliquors.com LUCKY STRIKE LANES 1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com MAINSTAGE 2016 Main St. 713.751.3101 MOLLY’S PUB 509 Main. 713.222.1033 www.mollyspubs.com

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BAR 12•21 5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 www.mortons.com BELVEDERE 1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271 www.belvedereinfo.com

COMMUNITY BAR 2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576 CONTINENTAL CLUB 3700 Main. 713.529.9899 www.continentalclub.com

CHAMPP’S 1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333 www.champps.com

DOGHOUSE TAVERN 2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118

PAPARRUCHOS 3055 Sage. 713.212.3178 www.paparruchos.com

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

GROVE PARK LOUNGE 33 Waugh. 832.582.0611 www.groveparklounge.com HOWL AT THE MOON 612 Hadley. 713.658.9700 www.howlatthemoon.com JUNCTION 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768

MR. PEEPLES

ETTA’S LOUNGE 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611

BAR

WINE BAR

LOUNGE

SPORTS BAR

LIVE MUSIC

PUB FICTION 2303 Smith. 713.400.8400 www.pubfiction.com

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

RED DOOR 2416 Brazos. 713.256.9383 www.reddoormidtown.com REPUBLIKA 2905 Travis. 713.498.9662

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

RICH’S 2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606 www.richsnightlife.com SAINT DANE’S BAR 502 Elgin. 713.807.7040 www.saintdanes.com SHOT BAR 2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000 www.shotbarhouston.com STATUS 2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400 www.statushouston.com THE GOOD LIFE 510 Gray St. 713.398.8442 www.goodlifemidtown.com

BOONDOCKS 1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500 www.myspace.com/boondocksbar BYZANTIO 403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896 www.byzantiohouston.com CATBIRDS 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 www.catbirds.com CECIL’S 600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691 CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB 4100 Montrose. 832.592.7464 www.cezannejazz.com ETRO LOUNGE 1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876 www.etrolounge.com

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

GRAPPINO DI NINO 2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002

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

GRIFF’S 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 www.griffshouston.net

WONDER BAR 2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083 www.wonderbarhouston.com

montrose + shepherd 611 611 Hyde Park. 713.526.7070 ABSINTHE 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575 www.absinthelounge.com

GUAVA LAMP 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 www.guavalamphouston.com J.R.’s 808 Pacific. 713.521.2519 LOLA’S DEPOT 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342 MCELROY’S PUB 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com

AGORA 1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 www.agorahouston.com

METEOR 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 www.meteorhouston.com

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

ANVIL+REFUGE 1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622 www.anvilhouston.com

MONTROSE MINING CO. 805 Pacific. 713.529.7488

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

AVANT GARDEN 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 www.avantgardenhouston.com

NUMBERS 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.numbersnightclub.com ORANGE SPORTS BAR 1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920

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club+lounge review

By Michael Cook Photography by Daniel Ortiz

The CAPITOL of HOUSTON

THE CAPITOL BAR 2415 main st. | houston, tx 77002 713.487.68541 | www.capitolbarmidtown.com

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HE CAPITOL OF HOUSTON? WHAT’S THAT YOU SAY? CAN THAT EVEN BE? AS FREELANCE WRITERS, GEOGRAPHY WAS NEVER ONE OF OUR STRONG SUITS. NEVERTHELESS, AFTER A LONG SESSION, WE THINK WE HAVE FOUND THE CAPITOL OF HOUSTON. YOU KNOW, THE BUILDING WHERE “LEGISLATURE” MEETS? OH! THIS IS THE people of the industry discounted tabs. Tuesday night our dear POLITICS CAPITOL, NOT THE GEOGRAPHY CAPITAL. SO IN THIS CASE THE PATRONS ARE THE Texas is represented by offering a night of country music, cheap Texas beers and discounted Texas liquors as well. Speaking of “LEGISLATURE” AND 2415 MAIN STREET IS YOUR BUILDING. GET IT? beer and liquors, Capitol Bar has a good selection of canned and bottled beers, a little bit of wine and a bunch of liquors. Having The Capitol Bar is a beacon of interesting situated on an otherwise bland section of that many bottles of liquor makes it pretty easy to have a full-paged menu of spethe Main Street light rail line. Fun spots Leon’s Lounge and Mongoose vs. Cobra are cialty drinks. Let’s just say the B.M.T. (Maker’s Mark, mango and iced tea) is a solid just around the corner on McGowen Street, but Capitol Bar sits on Main Street facSuper Sunday, or any day, drink. ing the light rail line like METRO always envisioned good businesses would. What’s great is owner Shawn Outlaw and his partners wouldn’t have it any other way. He Who doesn’t like live music and food trucks when congregating? Live music and and the rest of the ownership team scouted out and deliberated on this former auto food trucks on a patio?? Congratulations Midtown! Capitol Bar has enacted an inirepair shop and its huge lot largely in part because of the potential foot traffic from tiative to keep its patrons entertained. Live music plays every Thursday and ranges Midtown and the light rail line. Now the old building (which was really a shack) the entire musical spectrum. Alternative, Country and so on, Capitol Bar plans to after some extensive renovations houses a generous indoor bar with plenty of seatbring some of the best local talents to their stage. As we mentioned, a slate of toping surrounded by garage doors which open to the massive patio and a second bar notch local food trucks hold court on the south side of the patio. It’s a fantastic idea outback. And, damn, did they do the patio right. Plenty of seating rests on crushed and a great use of the local food truck talents; it also saved money in the building granite, private cabanas (soon to be enclosed with individual televisions) line the renovations! Keep an eye on Capitol Bar’s Facebook, Twitter and website for both outer walls, a huge stage takes up a corner for weekly live music, and, on our trip, schedules.

Coreanos food truck was holding court on the other side of the patio. A spot on the patio is dedicated to food trucks. Solid. The patio also has plenty of portable heaters Discussing with Outlaw it’s clear he and his partners envisioned something different for the few months (er, weeks) a year they are needed; and they also stocked the than the same old, same old for Midtown when working on the concept and build yard full of all the good outdoor bar games because with a patio of this size, why out for Capitol Bar. Touché, Capitol Bar. You really capitalized on your design and not? we see no reason why you, fair readers, shouldn’t join them for some HOURS: good old deliberation with a bunch of your best friends.

A new initiative is brought forth every night of the week at Capitol Monday - Friday 4pm - 2am Bar. A few examples include Monday Industry Night which nets the Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 12am

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE 12848 Queensbury Ln. 713.461.2002 www.houstontexansgrille.com

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

THE DERRICK TAVERN 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 www.thederricktavern.com

RUDYARD’S 2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521

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

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

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

outer loop 300 HOUSTON BOWLING 925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207 www.300houston.com

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YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.

713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com

rice village ARMADILLO PALACE 5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700 www.thearmadillopalace.com BAKER STREET PUB 5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900 www.bakerstreetpub.com BRIAN O’NEILL’S 5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603 www.brianoneills.com BRONX BAR 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691 HUDSON LOUNGE 2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020 www.hudsonlounge.com KAY’S LOUNGE 2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858 LITTLE WOODROW’S 5 Houston locations www.littlewoodrows.com SALENTO WINE CAFE 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SIMONE ON SUNSET 2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033 www.simoneonsunset.com THE EIGHTEENTH COCKTAIL BAR 2511 Bissonnet. 713.533.9800 www.18thbar.net

river oaks+kirby

LOCAL POUR 1952 West Gray. 713.521.1881 www.localpourhouston.com

1919 WINE & MIXOLOGY 2736 Virginia St.. 713.568.9197 www.1919wmb.com

LUMEN LOUNGE 5000 Kirby. 281.807.7567

BAR MALATESTA 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000 BIG WOODROW’S 3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653 www.bigwoodrows.com BLANCO’S 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072 BLVD LOUNGE 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111 CAPONE’S 4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010 www.caponeshouston.com CRU 2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463 www.cruawinebar.com DOWNING STREET 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 www.downingstreetpub.com ELAN 526 Waugh. 713.542.2973 www.elanhouston.net

ESTATE LOUNGE

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

CLUB

LOCAL POUR

ICON KEY

MERCER LOUNGE 3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132 www.mercerhouston.com MEZZANINE LOUNGE 2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.6399 www.mezzaninelounge.com MUGSY’S 2239 Richmond Ave. 713.522.7118 www.mugsyshouston.com RON’S PUB 1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820 www.ronspub.com SAINT GENEVIEVE 2800 Kirby. 713.524.2441 www.saintgen.com SAM’S BOAT 5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628 SIGNATURE LOUNGE 5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087 www.signatureloungehouston.com SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE 5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768 www.spotlightkaraoke.com STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 www.stereolivehouston.com THE BAR InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200

ESTATE LOUNGE 2303 Richmond Ave. 832.581.3196 www.estatehouston.com KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB 2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486 www.irishpubkenneallys.com LIZZARD’S PUB 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

THE BIG EASY 5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999 www.thebigeasyblues.com THE OAK BAR 2736 Virginia St. 713.568.9198 www.theoakbar.net THE RAILYARD 4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000 www.railyardhouston.com

BAR

WINE BAR

LOUNGE

UNDER THE VOLCANO 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282 W XYZ BAR 5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

SPORTS BAR

LIVE MUSIC

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

heights+washington

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

360 SPORTS LOUNGE 4601 Washington. 713.677.0398 www.360sportslounge.com

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

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

ROOSEVELT 5219 Washington. 713.869.8779 www.rooseveltbar.com

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

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

BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740 www.theboomboomroomhouston.com

THE DUBLINER 4219 Washington. 713.861.2300

BRIXX BAR 5110 Washington. 713.864.8811 www.brixxhouston.com

THE LOT 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 www.thelothouston.net

CRISP www.crisphouston.com 2220 Bevis. 713.360.0222

WASHINGTON DRINKERY 4115 Washington. 713.426.3617 www.washavedrinkery.com

DARKHORSE TAVERN 2207 Washington. 713.426.2442 www.dhtavern.com

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

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

warehouse district

EI8TH www.ei8hthouston.com 5102 Washington. 281.989.3467 FITZGERALD’S 2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838 www.fitzlivemusic.com FOX HOLLOW 4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117 www.foxhollowhouston.com

EIGHTEEN TWENTY 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 LUCKY’S PUB 801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010 www.luckyspub.com THE GREEN ROOM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 WAREHOUSE LIVE 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 www.warehouselive.com

HICKORY HOLLOW 101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300 www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com HUGHES HANGAR 2811 Washington. 281.501.2028 www.hugheshangar.com KUNG FU SALOON 5317 Washington. 713.864.0642 www.kungfusaloon.com LITTLE WOODROW’S 2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670

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recording

By Lance Scott Walker Photography by Anthony Rathbun

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HE AEMS IS A GROUP FEATURING JOURNEYMAN HOUSTONIAN ARTHUR YORIA ON GUITAR AND VOCALS AND CURRENT LOS ANGELES DENIZENS MONICA AZCÁRATE CUENCA (VOCALS) AND EMILY HOLMES (PIANO, VOCALS) ALONG WITH LOCAL PLAYERS TIM RUIZ (UPRIGHT BASS) AND ILYA JANOS KOLOZS (DRUMS). THEIR FIRST EP WILL BE RELEASED THIS MONTH. So you were out in California for a while?

I had always wanted to live in the desert. I had played there years ago and there was just something with the vibe, so it was on my list, and I went out there and soaked up those vibes. You know, Kyuss and all that are from the Palm Desert, and I met some of those folks out there. Super cool. I was about to head back to Houston when a friend of mine in Los Angeles, who I had always wanted to collaborate with — she plays piano — she said, “Well, come out to L.A. and hang out for a bit.” I was really just going to stay a couple of weeks but we ended up working on something and it really came together. So I stayed in L.A. for about three months and ran into another friend, a Colombian girl I’d met when I was in Austin. She always told me she could sing, but everyone says they can sing. But she got in on the project and it was just beautiful, man. It was just kind of this really casual thing that took off and that’s what The Aems is. So after L.A., once I had tracked piano and guitar and vocals, I wanted to add the raw rhythm section to it, which I knew I could do much cheaper in Houston with much better players. So

The AEMS I just recruited a couple of my favorite players and actually I’ve been bartending as well as playing and recording. That’s a totally new experience for me, man.

I’ve not worked for anyone in about 10 years.

Have you been living off the music for that long?

Yeah, pretty much. That, couch surfing, and I pick up some licensing stuff here and there. I still get royalty checks from The O.C. and a couple of movies.

What did it bring out of you musically that was the most significant change for you, aside from all of the solo material you’ve been doing for years?

Mainly the female vocals. Just not being the lead vocalist, per se, it was a nice feeling. Like I had, in a sense, kind of gotten tired of my voice.

Obviously if you listen to the songs you can tell it’s me with the chord progressions and the melodies and stuff, but I think just having the female vocals in there, it’s a lot easier on my ears and it was something that I listen back to more than stuff in the past that I’ve done on my own. I guess it’s more — I’m really a fan of Monica’s voice and Emily’s piano playing, which they did with very little direction. I

mean, all the stuff on there is literally just like first or second takes. It’s really organic.

So you did Colombia for a while — what was that like?

That’s where my family’s from and where I spent a good amount of my summers growing up, in Colombia.

What city?

Bogota and Medellin. Medellin I totally fell in love with.

I was gonna move there for good right after New York.

While I was in New York, actually, I started doing gigs in Medellin and the town is just… it’s awesome, man.

It’s really vibrant, really artistic, cool music scene.

Gorgeous women everywhere. It’s paradise, that place.

And a good response when you play?

Yeah, man. I mean you’ve got some really well-informed kids. The craziest thing I ever saw — the last gig that I did in Medellin was at this little bar but it was one of the cooler spots in town, and there was a kid in there, man, wearing an Indian Jewelry shirt!

Threw me for a loop. It was awesome. But that’s due to the Internet, man. You go to any major city in the world and kids are wearing the same shirts and they’re up on the same shit. www.arthuryoria.com

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EVENT STANDING UP FOR OUR YOUTH WHY 7TH ANNUAL CHILDREN AT RISK GALA WHERE BAYOU MUSIC CENTER WHEN MARCH 22

OO2CROSSWORD

By Scott Ward

The Bayou Music Center was on fire with stand-up comic Frank Caliendo, who kept the audience laughing with his master impressions of Charles Barkley, George W. Bush and Al Pacino, to name a few. The 400 guests could barely contain their laughter as Caliendo’s voice and mannerisms mocked his subjects magnificently, bringing the crowd to a standing ovation. Guests dined on a fabulous Cordua-crafted menu before heading to the VIP reception where they participated in an exclusive live auction. Funds raised during the evening will benefit Children At Risk and its education reform initiative.

Bob Sanborn, Nicole and Jim Perdue, Jr.

Photography by Katy Anderson

David and Holly Brast

Scott and Jennifer Palmer

Patty and Eric Evans

Janet Harman, Jennifer Esterline

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ACROSS

John and Frances Dyess

Martin and Daw Lew

1. Puts two and two together 5. Matters of opinion 10. Coke® or Pepsi® 14. Not artificial 15. WWII submarine 16. Touched down 17. Glimpse 18. British legislative body; or, in conjunction with 59 across, a band that helped define a genre of American music 20. Playful bite 21. Butch’s partner in crime 22. Native American of Alaska 24. Sauna occupants?

28. Outdo 31. Capital of Japan 32. Odious ordeals 36. Something to recycle 37. Former Grand Marshal of the Houston Art Car Parade; or, front man of the groups named in 18 and 59 across 41. In favor of 42. Where kids may spend quarters on video games 43. What a hitchhiker seeks

46. Fabled flying horse 50. Draught dispensers 54. Wipe the blackboard 55. He succeeded Brezhnev 58. Doc for Fido 59. Led by 37 across, a sister act of 18 across that featured former members of the Spinners and the Ohio Players 62. Process, as flour for baking 63. Fortune-teller’s opening remark 64. Bloodsucker 65. Aretha Franklin’s music 66. Flying mammals 67. Put an ___ (halt) 68. Perry’s creator

DOWN 1. Sports venues 2. Studio founded by Arnaz and Ball and named for both 3. Natty dresser Dan 4. Leader of the Family Stone 5. Asian platter that doesn’t sound very appetizing 6. Scottish port known for fine whisky

37. Loser in the 2000 7. Those leaping in a presidential election Christmas song 38. Shallowest Great 8. California legal Lake drama with Susan Dey 39. Desert region of and Harry Hamlin southern Israel 9. “Goosebumps” series 40. Russian emperor author R.L. 41. ___ Four (The 10. Regained consciousBeatles) ness 44. Male ducks 11. Bullring bravo 45. Volcano in Sicily 12. Cager Jeremy who 47. Rescuer recently moved to the 48. Beneficial Rockets 49. Agree out of court 13. ABA member 51. Discombobulate 19. “... ways to skin 52. Fuss at the mirror __” 53. Did a cobbler’s job 21. Drummer Ringo of 56. Early inhabitant of The Beatles 23. No more than Scotland 25. Kitchen gadget 57. Cinco y tres brand 59. Little white lie 26. Former Astro and 60. Chant at some first pitcher to accrue Olympics events 5,000 career strikeouts 61. Take, after taxes 27. Chip off the old 62. Opp. of NNWZ block, perhaps 29. It’s a long story 30.Litigious APRIL ANSWERS type 33. Twelve hundred in old Rome 34. What you lose when you stand 35. Faction

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