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en of Action pretty much sums up the men on our cover and feature pages. Although incredibly diverse, they are all doing what they love and doing it well. Photographer Cody Bess captured them simply and CARLA VALENCIA DE MARTINEZ beautifully while Tim Moloney stole a few moments to learn a little more about each one. The feature embodies real guys talking about their everyday lives.

Because 002houston is in essence a guide to the city, it’s really important that we not only provide you month after month with the information you need to navigate the city but to also introduce you to some of the people who make Houston the great city it is. All the men that grace this issue do just that.

Be sure to join us at Porsche West on November 3, to celebrate this men’s issue. The party is from 7–9pm and we’ll have drinks, obviously fabulous cars plus a trunk show featuring watches from Zadok Jewelers. It’s the perfect opportunity to mix, mingle and shop!

It’s hard to believe that another year is about to zip past us but here we are again in November with a nice, crisp breeze in the air. Make the most of these beautiful days in our wonderfully diverse city.

PUBLISHER ­alejandro­martinéz­ext­2­­a.martinez@002mag.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | CREATIVE DIRECTOR carla­valencia­de­martinéz­ext­3­­c.valencia@002mag.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR victoria­bartlett ART DIRECTOR alex­rosa­ext­4­­arosa@002mag.com LIFESTYLE EDITOR beatrice­allen­ext­5­­bvalencia@002mag.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR pixie­ibañez­ext­6­­pixie@002mag.com ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER william­king­ext­7­­w.king@002mag.com ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE carlos­valencia­ext­8­­cevalencia@002mag.com jason­brown­­jbrown@002mag.com alex­perez­­perez@002mag.com

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COMING IN deCeMber

holiday gift guide issue

table of contents november 2011

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4 letter from the editor

31 party pics

6 table of contents

32 people of houston 34 things i love

36 A FEW GOOD MEN 46 tools, toys + gadgets

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47 MENtertainment 48 destination: madrid/porto

50 002PROFILE:

8 houston map

GRANT GOLDIN

10 downtown map

52 002business profile:

11 party pic

jonh t. nguyen, md, facs, fics

12 uptown + galleria map

53 party pics

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54 architecture+design: saddleback leather 55 reliant innovation avenue 56 it’s cool to wear the right frames

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58 DINE WRITE: BRC 60 BREW MASTER: FRITZ RAHR

14 on our radar 16 calendar 18 museum district 20 art houses+museums+exhibits

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22 for art’s sake: patrick turk 23 party pics | gish at the movies 24 phone shot

62 open

25 spacetaker

64 restaurant listings

26 NONPROFIT: BLUE CURE FOUNDATION

68 washington way

28 born cool. grow hip.

70 rose team realty

30 costumes for cocktails

72 club + lounge review: prohibition 74 the scene 78 002 nightlife 80 bea here now 81 recording: ashlei mayadia

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82 party pic/crossword puzzle

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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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EVENT ATRIUM VIP SUMMER SOIREE WHY TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE WHERE ATRIUM READY-TO-WEAR WHEN AUGUST 10

Jennifer Hobson, Lucy Thorp, Kathy Mayell

Caroline Schiller, Brendan Murphy

Luvi Wheelock, Liz Dinerstein, Keely Carter

Annie Ruscoe, Megan Rogers

A bevy of fashion-savvy ladies beat the summer heat with cool sips, socializing and a little shopping at Atrium. Guests slipped into one-of-a-kind designer pieces at the fashionable soiree. Attendees indulged in clothing creations from coveted designers Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Yigal Azrouel, Viktor & Rolf, Oscar de la Renta and more. Atrium owner Luvi Wheelock helped the fashionistas find their perfect outfits to round up their summer wardrobe.

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Chef Michael Cordúa is bringing his award-winning food to Sugar Land in early December in the Lake Pointe Village Shopping Center (1520 Lake Pointe Parkway). Churrascos, which Cordúa opened in 1988, and known for its charcoalgrilled, center-cut tenderloin basted in chimichurri, was voted among the “Top 20 steaks in America” by Esquire Chef Michael Cordúa Magazine. Guests at Churrascos Sugar Land will have a tantalizing array of choices including Smoked Crab Fingers, Ceviche Copacabana, Pollo Encamisado, Cilantro salad dressing, indulgent side orders and the “Original” Tres Leches and Alfajores – melt-in-your-mouth dulce de leche cookies. Paired with a wine list that celebrates the best of the Americas’ varietals and signature Latin cocktails such as the Mojito, Pisco Sour and White Sangria.

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Simon Gentry created the ultimate artistic space with The Photobooth on Montrose. This one-of-a-kind space contains a photo-studio and performance space all wrapped in one with a twist. No matter which activity you decide to participate in, there will always be a camera on to catch the action. So stop on by and get caught on camera at 2710 Montrose Blvd.

CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR FOR ART ON THE AVENUE ON NOVEMBER 12TH. THE EVENT FEATURES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A SILENT AUCTION AND AN ART SHOW WITH WORK CONTRIBUTED FROM MORE THAN 300 ARTISTS. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFIT THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS OF AVENUE CDC. WWW.AVENUECDC.ORG

shop Target announced its latest designer partnership with Jason Wu to bring a collection of women’s wear, handbags and scarves to the retailer. If it’s anything like the Missoni collection, you better save the date now. The collection is slated to launch February 2012, for a limited time only.

Jason Wu

Don’t miss the amazing Via Colori: Search, Sip and Stroll event at Sam Houston Park Downtown presented by the Center for Hearing and Speech. The event allows for an unconventional up close and personal art experience mix with music and eats. www.centerhearingandspeech.org/via-colori/street-scene

Austin native Ethan Hawke is slated to present his latest film, The Woman in the Fifth, for the first time at the 2011 Cinema Arts Festival Houston.

Hawke will receive the Levantine Cinema Arts Award from the festival, honoring his multifaceted career in the arts, which started at age 14.

The screening at the Museum of Fine Arts Brown Auditorium on Saturday, November 12, at 7pm will be followed by a conversation on his multifaceted career, moderated by film teacher and critic Joe Ethan Leydon. If that is not enough, Hawkeʼs good friend, famed director of Hawke Slacker and Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater, will join Hawke the following day for a tenth anniversary screening of their 2001 collaboration, Tape, on November 13 at 1pm at Edwards Greenway Grand Palace.

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JUST BY THE OWNER’S MOTTO – “WORK IS LOVE MADE VISIBLE” – YOU KNOW THAT LA CAKE PETITE ISN’T YOUR ORDINARY BAKERY. EACH CAKE PURCHASED IS UNIQUE AND EXTRAORDINARY, MADE SPECIFICALLY TO THE CUSTOMER’S REQUEST. FOR LA CAKE PETITE IT GOES BEYOND JUST BAKING A SIMPLE CAKE; IT’S MORE ABOUT CREATING A SMILE, SEEING A FACE LIGHT UP AND SATISFYING AN APPETITE. EMAIL AT LACAKEPETITE@GMAIL.COM.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE REMODELED. BERING’S HAS UNVEILED A NEW LOOK AND THE RENOVATION IS SOMETHING TO EXPERIENCE. THROUGH THEIR DOORS YOU WILL FIND EXTENSIVE DEPARTMENT EXPANSIONS AND SUPERIOR UPDATES IN THE HOUSEWARE, GOURMET AND LAWN & GARDEN DEPARTMENTS. The Theta Charity Antiques Show will have Emmy Award-winning TV host, best-selling author and entertaining expert extraordinaire Martha Stewart at this year’s show on Saturday, November 19, at 10:30am. She will be there to share her creative principles, practical ideas and signature on her new Martha’s book, Entertaining. Contact Blue Willow Bookshop as soon as possible to reserve a spot! 14532 Memorial Drive, 281.479.8675.

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calendar november S U N DAY

PERFORMING ARTS + CONCERTS + SPORTS + FESTIVALS + GENERAL INTEREST

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TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT ALLEY THEATRE: alleytheatre.org CWMP: woodlandscenter.org HOBBY CENTER: 713.315.2525 thehobbycenter.org HOUSE OF BLUES: hob.com JONES HALL: 713.227.3974 joneshall.org MAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706 mainstreettheatre.com MERIDIAN: meridianhouston.com MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE (MOT): milleroutdoortheatre.com

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HOB Max & Ruby 12pm Jones HS: The Music of Paul McCartney 7:30pm Main Street Cakewalk 3pm Reliant Stadium: Texans vs. Cleveland Browns 12pm Toyota Aeros vs. Toronto Marlies 5:05pm Wortham HGO: The Barber of Seville 2pm

iWALK for Animals, “Walk where you are” at sunset with family and friends to help the voiceless victims of animal cruelty and neglect. Register and raise funds online at www.iWALKforAnimals.org.

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CWMP 16th Annual Children’s Festival 12pm HOB Tesla- Twisted Wires Acoustic Tour 7pm Jones HS: Brahm’s Second Symphony 2:30pm Main Street Cakewalk 3pm | The SeussOdyssey 3:30pm | MOT Art Car: The Movie 7pm Reliant Stadium: Disney on Ice… 1:30 & 5:30pm | Stages The Winter Wonderettes 3pm Toyota Aeros vs. Charlotte Checkers 5:05pm Warehouse The AP Tour 6pm Wortham HGO: Fidelio 2pm

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Alley A Christmas Carol 2:30 & 7:30pm HOB GWAR 7pm Jones HS: Emmanuel Ax plus Tchaikovsky 3, 2:30pm Main Street Cakewalk 3pm Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 2pm |The Winter Wonderettes 3pm Toyota Aeros vs. Abbotsford Heat 5:05pm Warehouse Miss May I/Pierce the Veil 5:30pm Wortham Mercury Baroque: Love, Power and Politics- Handel’s Rodelinda 8pm

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Alley A Christmas Carol 2:30 & 7:30pm | The Santaland Diaries 2:30pm Hobby Masquerade: My Fair Lady 2pm Main Street Cakewalk 3pm Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 2pm | The Winter Wonderettes 3pm Wortham HB: The Nutcracker 2pm

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MINUTE MAID PARK: astros.mlb.com RELIANT PARK: reliantpark.com STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE: 713.527.0123 stagestheatre.com TOYOTA CENTER: 1.866.4HOU.TIX toyotacentertix.com VERIZON THEATRE: verizonwirelesstheatre.com WAREHOUSE LIVE: warehouselive.com WORTHAM CENTER: 713.237.1439 worthamcenter.org

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Toddler Tuesdays: If I Ran the Zoo 10:30am www.discoverygreen.com

November 1-13, 39th Annual Jewish Book & Arts Fair. www.erjcchouston.com

HOB Peter Murphy/She Wants Revenge 7pm

SEARCH Homeless Services Picnic in the Park 7pm at Discovery Green. 713.276.3083 or www.searchhomelessservices.org

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Hobby Houston Pride Band: Guilty Pleasures 7:30pm HOB Yngwie Malmsteen 7pm Main Street Cakewalk 7:30pm Wortham Da Camera: A Little Day Music 12pm | HGO: Fidelio 7:30pm

Blues and Burgers w/ Ann Crawfish Brown Band 12-1:30pm. www.discoverygreen.com

November 1-27, Thursdays-Sundays, Insperity Golf Experience,10am-6pm at Discovery Green. www.discoverygreen.com/insperity-golf-experience/

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HOB Five Finger Death Punch 7pm Warehouse Wednesday 13, 7pm

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Toddler Tuesdays: Songs & StoryWinnie the Pooh, 10:30am Painting in the Park with Pinot’s Palette and CultureMap, 5:307:30pm

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HOB Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger of The Doors 7:30pm

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HOB Ledisi 7pm Jones Matrix Live- Film in Concert 7:30pm Main Street Cakewalk 7:30pm MOT The Miles Davis Experience: 1949-1959 A Collaboration w/ Blue Note Records 8pm Warehouse Saves the Day/Bayside 6pm

HSPVA at Discovery Green 7-9pm www.discoverygreen.com

November 4-December 3, Dear Santa at Theatre Suburbia. Houston Premiere Comedy by Norm Foster. www.theatresuburbia.org

November 10-12 & 17-20, Opera in the Heights presents Cosi Fan Tutte by Wolfgang A. Mozart at Lambert Hall. www.operaintheheights.org or 713.861.5303

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HOB The Noise Tour w/ Mayday Parade Powered by Journeys 6pm Reliant Stadium: Disney on IceMickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey 7:30pm Stages The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pm Warehouse Of Mice and Men 6pm

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HOB Wale “Ambition Tour” 7pm Jones HS: Brahm’s Second Symphony 8pm Main Street Cakewalk 7:30pm Reliant Stadium: Disney on Ice…7:30pm Stages The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pm Toyota Aeros vs. Abbotsford Heat 7:05pm Warehouse Brujeria 5:30pm Wortham HGO: Fidelio 7:30pm

Discovery Green Flea 12-6pm. www.discoverygreen.com

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Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm | The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pm Warehouse The Acacia Strain 6pm

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HOB Saints & Sinners Tour w/ Between The Buries and Me 6pm Main Street Cakewalk 7:30pm Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm | The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pm Verizon Sting: Back to Bass 8pm Warehouse Mac Miller 8pm Wortham The Progressive Forum: Bill Moyers 7:30pm

Soirée Beaujolais and Beyond 28th Annual FrenchAmerican Wine and Food Festival 6:30-9:30pm at J.W. Marriott. www.facchouston.com/chambers-activities/soiree-beaujolais-beyond.html

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November 24-January 22, 2012, St. Joseph Medical Center’s Ice Returns to Discovery Green.

Presented by the Houston Chronicle and Momentum Luxury Auto Group. www.discoverygreen.com

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Alley The Santaland Diaries 7:30pm Warehouse The Devil Wears Prada 6pm

Main Street Cakewalk 7:30pm Stages The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pm Wortham Tree Lighting Ceremony 11am

November 23, 24th Annual Wortham Theater Center Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Center Foyer.

Celebrate the holiday season and watch The Nutcracker’s Sugar Plum Fairy illuminate 8,000 lights on the 25-foot Christmas tree. www.houstonfirsttheaters.com

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Alley The Santaland Diaries 7:30pm HOB A Peter White Christmas 2011 w/ Mindi Abair & Kirk Whalum 7pm Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm | The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pm Toyota Cirque du Soleil: Dralion 7:30pm

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

62nd Annual Holiday Parade. Parade begins at Minute Maid Park. Presented by H-E-B. Free and open to the public. www.hebparade.com

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

WWW.HOUSTONTHEATERDISTRICT.ORG F R I DAY

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HOB Warren Haynes 6pm Jones HS: The Music of Paul McCartney 8pm Main Street Cakewalk 8pm Warehouse M83 9pm Wortham HGO: The Barber of Seville 7:30pm | SPA: The Tiger LilliesThe Gutter and the Stars Tour 8pm Una Notte in Italia (A Night in Italy) at Omni Houston Hotel.

Contact Shunney Nair at 713.802.7857 or snair@familyservices.org.

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Jones SPA: An Evening w/ Buddy Valastro- The Cake Boss 7:30pm Main Street Cakewalk 8pm | The SeussOdyssey 7:30pm MOT Cirque Mechanics Boomtown 7:30pm Reliant Stadium: Disney on Ice… 10:30am & 7:30pm Stages The Winter Wonderettes 8pm Warehouse The Smokers Club 8pm | Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour 6pm Wortham Houston Met Dance: Fall Concert 8pm

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Alley A Christmas Carol 7:30pm Hobby Masquerade: My Fair Lady 7:30pm | GEB: RAIN- A Tribute to the Beatles 8pm HOB Vince Neil 8pm Jones HS: Emmanuel Ax plus Tchaikovsky 3, 7pm Main Street Cakewalk 8pm | Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm | The Winter Wonderettes 8pm | Toyota Aeros vs. Texas Stars 7:35pm | Warehouse Rebirth Brass Band 8pm

Alley A Christmas Carol 2:30 & 7:30pm | The Santaland Diaries 7:30pm Hobby Masquerade: My Fair Lady 7:30pm Main Street Cakewalk 8pm | Junie B.…11:30am Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm Toyota Aeros vs. Texas Stars 7:35pm Wortham HB: The Nutcracker 7:30pm

November 25-January 1, Macy’s Downtown Holiday Trolleys.

Park for free at Macy’s garage and then ride the free holiday trolleys to and from 12 pick-up and drop-off stops. www.downtownhouston.org

PLAN AHEAD: December 2, Mayor’s Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting sponsored by Reliant, Hermann Square at City Hall. This popular event is free and open to the public. www.houstontx.gov

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HOB 3 Guitar Heroes w/ Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth & Leslie West 8pm Jones HS: The Music of Paul McCartney 8pm Main Street Cakewalk 8pm MOT Movies at Miller: Grease 7:30pm Minute Maid Taylor Swift 7pm Reliant Arena: Scream Tour- The Next Generation 7pm Wortham HGO: Fidelio 7:30pm | Da Camera: Russell Malone Trio 8pm

IKEA Houston Screen on the Green presents Toy Story 3, 7:30pm. www.discoverygreen.com

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CWMP 16th Annual Children’s Festival 10am Hobby Ars Lyrica: Musical Alchemy 7:30pm HOB Yellowcard w/ Every Avenue & Go Radio 6pm | Jones HS: Brahm’s Second Symphony 8pm | Main Street Cakewalk 8pm | Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells 1 & 4pm | The SeussOdyssey 7:30pm | MOT Cirque Mechanics Boomtown 7:30pm Reliant Stadium: Disney on Ice… 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm Stages The Winter Wonderettes 8pm

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Talk of the Town Lecture Series: All About Jesse Jones 2pm at Discovery Green. www.discoverygreen.com November 19, Friends for Life 12-6pm. www.nokill1.org

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By Pixie Ibañez

EXHIBITS EMAIL US AT PIXIE@002MAG.COM

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org

Imprinting the Divine: Byzantine and Russian Icons for the Menil Collection, on view thru March 18, 2012, is widely regarded by scholars in the field as one of the most important exhibits of its kind in the United States. The group of more than sixty works, many of which were acquired by Dominique de Menil in 1985 from the noted collector Eric Bradley, spans 600 years, from the 13th to the 18th centuries, and encompasses a number of distinct cultures including Greek, Slavic and Russian.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY www.hcponline.org

PEOPLE: Contemporary Photographers Looking at Houston, on view thru December 22 . How can an art exhibit reflect the people of Houston as the city celebrates its 175th anniversary? The staff at FotoFest and Houston Center for Photography turned to contemporary artists who have created bodies of work about Houstonians. These photographers explore the cultures, sub-cultures, interest groups and leaders that make up the intricate and diverse fabric of Houston.

This exhibition is about the photographers as much as it is about the individuals portrayed in these images.

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. A modern meditative environment inspired by the mural canvases of Russian-born, American painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970), the Chapel welcomes thousands of visitors each year, people of every faith and from all parts of the world.

4. BYZANTINE FRESCO CHAPEL MUSEUM www.menil.org/visit/byzantine.php

Intimate in scale, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum is the repository of the only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size and importance in the Western Hemisphere.

It’s also a manifestation of the redemptive power of art: The chapel was expressly built to house 13th-century Byzantine frescoes that had been looted from their original home in a small chapel in Lysi, Cyprus.

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

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

In Residence 2010, on view thru December 4.

This exhibit celebrates the work of the 2010 Artistsin-Residence.

Created during or inspired by the artists’ experiences at HCCC, the exhibition features works by mixed-media artist Elaine Bradford; ceramist Libby DeLyria; ceramist Jessica Dupuis; woodworker Clark Kellogg; fiber artist Pamela Sager; metalsmith and jewelry artist Kristi Rae Wilson; and metalsmith/jeweler Lisa Wilson.

Attack of the Bloodsuckers, on view thru January 22, 2012. What’s biting you? Explore the science of the skin-crawling bugs we love to hate in this exhibition! You’re invited to get close and personal to examine the what, why, when and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites. See live mosquitoes and leeches in their home environment. Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem, and how to keep them out and away from your system!

6. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org

This Is for You, on view November 18. Artist Darcy Rosenberger utilizes the medium of the gift throughout her work to explore and express the innumerable forms of love. The exhibition displays things that were made for very specific people, to capture the beauty of these fleeting individuals, experiences and relationships resulting in very personal, almost secret, communications to particular people with the hopes of connecting to the greater public through their own storehouses of personal experiences and relationships.

7. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum pays tribute to African-American military history from the Revolutionary War to modern times. During the 1860s, soldiers of the 10th U.S. Calvary were nicknamed “Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fighting ability and bravery.

8. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org

Ours to Fight For: American Jews in the Second World War, on view thru December 31. This exhibit examines and celebrates the role of Jewish servicemen and women who labored on and off the battlefield during World War II. The exhibit is based on video testimony gathered from more than 400 oral histories with Jewish servicemen and women. Their moving words, animated through historic film footage, videotaped interviews and hundreds of photographs and objects, make it clear that the war had special meaning for American Jews.

10. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org

On view thru January 1, 2012, RACE: Are We So Different? is an exhibit that will encourage museum visitors to explore the science, history and everyday impact of race as well as the realities and unrealities of race and racism. The exhibit was designed to be a hands-on science learning experience. This powerful combination of artifacts, historic and contemporary photography, multimedia components and interactive stations give visitors of all ages the opportunity to think and talk about a topic that touches our lives daily and can prompt a new perspective on personal beliefs and understanding.

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

Discovering the Civil War, on view thru November.

Layers of time and memory obscure the American Civil War in a smoky haze. The real human beings, military and civilian, who lived through these years of travail and sacrifice are lost to us, but the records they left behind give us a pathway back to the past. The exhibit is divided into 12 thematic areas that combine great original treasures, engaging touchscreen interactive and social media tools, selected to illustrate the breadth of the conflict and to ask, “How do we know what happened?”

12. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org

Wolves and Wine: The Story Behind America’s Most Iconic Predator, November 11. A new conservation

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evening event, part of the Houston Zoo’s fall Wildlife Speaker Series, Wolves and Wine includes a short presentation in the Houston Zoo’s Brown Education Center auditorium and, of course, wine and light hors d’oeuvres. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit the Houston Zoo website.

13. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org

Salon of Beauty by Ana Serrano, on view thru December 11. Noticing parts of the urban landscape that most of us ignore, Serrano creates small sculptures of buildings that cull together what might catch her eye on a morning walk: handpainted signage and illustrations on a local business, the blue and turquoise colors of a house with a cord of a satellite dish snaking down the side. Ana Serrano enlarges these details in a cityscape of buildings that playfully mix together her observations.

14. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON www.mfah.org 

Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs, on view thru April 2012, features more than 100 artworks, most of which have never been shown in the United States. These spectacular treasures – more than half from the tomb of King Tutankhamun – include the golden sandals found on the boy king’s mummy; a gold coffinette that held his stomach; golden statues of the gods; and King Tut’s rings, ear ornaments and gold collar.

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

Donald Moffett: The Extravagant Vein, on view thru January 8, 2012, is the first survey exhibition of this American artist’s prolific practice. The exhibition will present work created over the last two decades, surveying nine important bodies of work that integrate and blur the definition of painting by incorporating non-traditional materials such as video and photography. The exhibition will also address Moffett’s political engagement.

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

Disclosure, on view November 2. This exhibit by artist Francesca Stedman is a series of oil paintings incorporating archetypal imagery and presented in diptych, triptych and quatriptych formats. Her work explores and reveals aspects of the muted feminine.

17. 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.

18. JOHN C. FREEMAN WEATHER MUSEUM www.wxresearch.org 

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MUSEUMS 1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM www.1940airterminal.org 8325 Travelair Rd. 713.454.1940 ART CAR MUSEUM www.artcarmuseum.com 140 Heights Blvd. 713.861.5526 BLAFFER ART MUSEUM www.blaffer.org 4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521 Thru January 5, 2012, Born in the Bayou

by Dennis Harper GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.galveston.com 2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403 HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org 1100 Bagby 713.655.1912 HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM www.houstonfiremuseum.org 2403 Milam 713.524.2526 MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORY www.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652 MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu 7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997 ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org 2401 Munger 713.926.6368 PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org 2521 Holman 713.526.7662 STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART www.stationmuseum.com 1502 Alabama. 713.529.6900 Opens November 5, CRUDE featuring the works of Andrei Molodkin UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.tsu.edu/museum 3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

ART HOUSES 18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com 249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099 November 5-7, Functional Porcelain AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY + BOUTIQUE www.aerosolwarfare.com 2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369 ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 Thru November 23, Multiverse by Katja Loher

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ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com 2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Opens November 5, Essence by Kay Sarver ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org 1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530 Thru February 24, 2012, Wallpaper as Art: If You Sprinkle When You Tinkle BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com 4411 Montrose 713.520.9200 BERING & JAMES GALLERYwww.beringandjames.com 805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101 BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com 1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954 BOOKER-LOWE GALLERYwww.bookerlowegallery.com 4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541 Thru November 12, Rare Finds: The Sergiu Luca Collection BRYAN MILLER GALLERY www.ctrlgallery.com 3907 Main St. 713.523.2875 Thru December 17, Soft Math, a group exhibit CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com 2219 Canal St. 713.228.3848 CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc 4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613 COLTON & FARB GALLERYwww.coltonfarbgallery.com 2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151 Thru November 5, IKONIC: A Contemporary View of the Classics by Jay Rusovich

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ELDER STREET GALLERY www.elderstreetartist.com 1101 Elder St. 281.250.4889

HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info 3517 Austin 713.718.6600

FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org 1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522 Opens November 11, International Discoveries III

HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERY www.hollywoodframegallery.com 2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com 301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842 GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com 1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547 GALLERY SONJA ROESCH www.gallerysonjaroesch.com 2309 Caroline 713.659.5424

HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIES www.hooksepsteingalleries.com 2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718 HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERY www.houstonlandmarkgallery.com 1200 McKinney 713.927.8800 HOUSTON STUDIOS 707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951

COMMUNE ON NORTH www.communeonnorth.com 2437 North Blvd. 713.526.3875

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

COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE www.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616

GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com 2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405

INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com 3901 Main St. 713.526.7800 Opens November 4, Related Clues, group exhibit

DAKOTA GALLERY www.dakotaframing.com 2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440

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

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

DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com 5321 Feagan 713.542.3802

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

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com 703 Yale 713.626.0175

DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com 1724 Richmond 713.520.1200

H GALLERY www.hgallery.org 617 W. 19th 713.417.4888

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

DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org 1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346 Opens November 11, My Life As a Doll by Tara Conley and Tira Wood

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com 2501 S. Shepherd Dr. 713.527.0523 Opens November 12, Information Age by Irene Abraham

LAURA U COLLECTION www.lauraucollection.com 1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com 1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669

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

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

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McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988 Opens November 3, Landscapes by John Alexander McMURTREY GALLERYwww.mcmurtreygallery.com 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238 Thru November 23, New Works by Beverly Penn MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com 2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671 MIDTOWN ART CENTER www.midtownartcenter.com 3414 La Branch 713.521.8803 MONTROSE ART SOCIETY www.montroseartsociety.com 4715 Main St. 713.316.0402 MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 Thru November 26, Forty-one Songs by Gael Stack

SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com 2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313 SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com 3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330 SPRING ST. STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info 1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082 STUDIO SEVEN 1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555 TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.org 333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213

MOTHER DOG STUDIOS www.motherdogstudios.com 720 Walnut 713.229.9760

THE ARTFUL CORNER www.theartfulcorner.com 3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278

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

THOM ANDRIOLA www.newgallery.net 2627 Colquitt 713.520.7053

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

THORNWOOD GALLERY www.thornwoodgallery.com 2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278 Thru November 15, Fall Opening Exhibit

O’KANE GALLERY www.uhd.edu One Main St. @ UHD 713.221.8042 PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com 3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945 PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122 POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com 5102 Center St. 713.868.9337 POST GALLERY www.postgallery.com By appointment only, 713.622.4241 RECORD RANCH GALLERY www.cactusmusictx.com 2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272 REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com 303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532 Thru November 27, Nicole Bolze RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com 1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074

VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY www.vaughanchristopher.com 1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816 WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com 4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977 Thru November 26, Selections from the Estate of Virgil Grotfeldt WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966 Opens November 11, The Semi-Annual Experimental Watermedia Exhibit WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net 2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082 XNIHILO GALLERY www.xnil.org 2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846 ZARPOSH INDIA GALLERY www.zarposhindia.com 5910 Southwest Fwy. 713.668.2948

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for art’s sake

By Lance Scott Walker Photography by Sofia van der Dys

PATRICK

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ow has being from Galveston, a place really shaped by nature’s plans, informed your own work?

Galveston is such an enigma to me. I find it morbid, cynical, mystical, depressing, proud, arrogant, resilient and optimistic, among other things. I’m not sure if those attributes are instilled in the populace of the island through some sort of cosmic communion with nature’s plans or not. The distinction of being the home to the most deadly natural disaster in American history is certainly emblazoned in every Galvestonian’s heart and soul from birth. The juxtaposition between the destruction of the [1900 Storm] and the spirit involved in the subsequent rebuilding of the island is indicative of the attitude and identity of the island and people from there. I don’t think the actual historical events of the island are reflected in my work in a literal way, but I do think that some of the recurring themes I explore can be attributed to the attitudes of the island that are a result of those events.

Your work comments on time travel. Are you a science fiction fan?

I really like a lot of sci-fi, fantasy and horror especially in terms of the illustration related to those genres from the late 40’s through the early 70’s or so. I especially gravitate towards the pulp cover art being produced during that time.

Do you have favorite books on time travel? ”The Holographic Universe” by Michael Talbot. It’s not just about time travel, it really covers all sort of hypothetical phenomena like out of body/near death experiences, along with astral traveling and psychic stuff. There’s a lot of “questionable science” in there, but it’s a pretty good read nonetheless.

Duchamp once said that the worst compliment someone could give him was that his work was beautiful. What’s the worst compliment someone could give you?

I really can’t think of one, not something offensive at any rate. I want people to see my art as they do. If they think it’s beautiful, so be it. I hope people enjoy my work; I strive to create things that cause delight and curiosity. Some of my subject matter is a little dark, but ultimately, I am not trying to put people off with it.

You’ve worked with light, LED and otherwise; what is next for you?

I feel like I’m still really just getting started with the lights, and the more sculptural elements of some of my recent work, so I would like to continue exploring those avenues to see where they go as well as experimenting with reflection and optical magnification applied, and how those things interact with the collage.

How did you become interested in quantum mechanics and atomic science? Drugs.

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gish at the movies

By Sarah Gish

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

SUNDANCE IS HERE AND HOME IS AT DIVERSEWORKS Partnerships in the film community abound this month and we’ve got a couple of film festivals on board. So mark your calendars now and get out there to support our town’s theatres. But first: Big news this month is that the new Sundance Cinemas Houston (www.sundancecinemas.com) in Bayou Place is scheduled to open on November 23, just in time for Thanksgiving films (and they promise a full bar and restaurant, yippee!).

We are only the third market for Sundance, after San Francisco and Madison. I can’t wait to enter the doors of that beautiful theatre once again! DiverseWorks keeps rocking it with their “Flickerlounge” series through 12/17; this month they’ll have a series of short films and music videos by filmmaker Braden King. It’s co-presented by the Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.org) and the films explore the nostalgic feeling of home.

Speaking of the Aurora Picture Show, they’re teaming up with the Houston Cinema Arts Society to present Braden King and his multi-platform motion picture HERE as part of the Cinema Arts Festival Houston from November 10-12. The alternative film and video scene of San Fran is the topic of the “Radical Light Book Tour and Screening Series” sponsored by the Aurora and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) at the MFAH on 11/20, 2pm and 5pm.

FAVE FILMS AND OUTDOOR FUN Mary Lampe picked one of my fave films, Wim Wender’s Wings of Desire, for this month’s “Movie Houstonians Love” series at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org). Also on at the MFAH will be “Spotlight on World Cinema: Korea”; the revival of The Man Who Fell to Earth with the very excellent alien, David Bowie; and the premiere of One Lucky Elephant. Cinema Bomar (www.cinemabomar.org) heads to trippy, druggy San Francisco with Drugs in the Tenderloin on 11/30 while over at 14 Pews (www.14pews.org), they’ve got lots of happenings, including Semper Fi: Always Faithful (11/4 & 11/5) and “Science on Screen” films (11/21) as well as From My Cold Dead Fingers, a new play by my crazy friend Joel Orr that’s onstage 11/11-11/19. HoustonPBS continues their fab “Community Cinema” (www.communitycinema.org) series on 11/30, 7pm, at Rice Media Center with We Still Live Here, on 11/30, 7pm – it’s the story of linguist Jane Little Doe’s revival of the Wampanoag language more than a century after the last native speaker died. For outdoor film fun, head to Miller Outdoor Theatre (www.milleroutdoortheatre.org) on 11/5, 7:30pm, for their “Sing-A-Long Movies” series with Grease (Rockin’ Rydell Edition) and to Discovery Green (www.discoverygreen.com) for Toy Story 3 (11/3, 7pm) and The Cameraman (11/4, 7:30pm), accompanied by Loreta Kovacic on a Houston Piano Company (www.houstonpianocompany.com) piano.

FILM FESTS The Cinema Arts Festival Houston (www.cinemartsociety.org) is back for its third terrific year and had a great lineup of films at press time, with more to be procured by creative director Richard Herskowitz. The fest will have screenings at various venues around town and will kick off on 11/9 with the regional premiere of Downtown Express, the story of the colliding worlds of classical and raucous music – the film’s main character, Russian-American violinist Phillipe Quint, will perform while the director, David Grubin, will also be in attendance for a q-and-a. The Festival will close out on 11/13 at 7pm with the premiere of Art Car: The Movie at Miller Outdoor Theatre; filmmakers Ford Gunter and Carlton Ahrens will also be in attendance as will gobs of art cars.

Rice Media Center (www.ricecinema.rice.edu) is host to the “Festival of Contemporary Films from India,” (chaocenter.rice.edu/filmfestival.aspx) organized by the Chao Center for Asian Studies, from 11/4-11/6. Directors Moinak Biswas and Shalini Usha Nair will be in attendance and the festival pays tribute to Mani Kaul, avant garde filmmaker from India, who passed away in 2011. His film In Two Minds will be screened on 11/5, 7pm.

All films are subtitled in English and admission is free. And it’s time again for the Annual Jewish Book and Arts Fair (http://www.erjcchouston.org/arts/39th-annual-jewish-bookarts-fair/) which runs 10/30-11/13 and features several films including “Grace Paley: Collected Shorts” about the American-Jewish short story writer, activist and poet.

EVENT HOUSTON GRAND OPERA O.N. 2011/12 SEASON PREVIEW PARTY WHY FOR FASHION’S SAKE WHERE TOOTSIES WHEN AUGUST 31 The Houston Grand Opera O.N. Preview Party for season 2011/2012 was a class act. The event was hosted at Houston’s latest see and be seen hub, Tootsies, and was a grand success with a whopping turnout of some 250-plus fashionistas. The event featured a show of the store’s fall collections and a book signing of Lone Star Chefs: 13 Texas Masters Share Their Culinary Creations by John DeMers and Julie Soefer. One of the biggest crowd pleasers was the area mixologists who prepared specialty cocktails inspired by the upcoming season’s main stage productions.

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Alternate Reality

by Magid Salmi Opening November 4 @ 6pm Spacetaker presents Alternate Reality, a solo exhibition by Houston artist Magid Salmi, as part of its ARC Exhibition Series. Salmi’s unique photographic stills feature common household and perishable items in an alternate reality, investigating the notion that what we consider strange and shocking at this point in time may become the status quo in the future. Taking a humorous approach in his work, his images playfully encapsulate our society’s obsession with consumerism and technological progress. On view through December 2 at Spacetaker ARC (2101 Winter Street) Free! www.spacetaker.org red, black and GREEN: a blues November 4-5 @ 7:30pm Spoken word/hip-hop theatre artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s new multimedia work on environmental justice and social ecology questions collective responsibility during dramatic climate change. In an exhilarating, interactive performance of dance, text and video, the presentation begins with an immersive onstage viewing of the installation/set designed by visual artist Theaster Gates. Developed in residence with the Mitchell Center, Joseph’s piece contains extensive imagery of Houston, its neighborhoods and personalities. Wortham Theatre, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, University of Houston (Entrance 16 off Cullen)– Tickets $20. www.mitchellcenterforarts.org Pianist Kathryn Woodard November 5 @ 8pm Sonic Crossroads presents pianist Kathryn Woodard in recital, in which she will perform works by Keiko Fujiie, Eka Chabashvili, Adnan Saygun, Ivan Bozicevic and others from her recent CD releases. Frenetic Theater (5102 Navigation Blvd.)– Tickets $15. www.soniccrossroads.com

Ars Lyrica Houston presents Musical Alchemy November 12 @ 7:30pm An evening of striking instrumental combinations and prize-winning soloists including Baroque violin sensation Ingrid Matthews and Baroque flautist Colin St. Martin!

Familiar works by Bach and Handel are leavened with more exotic fare, including chamber works by Bach’s youngest son and

by Frederick the Great’s personal composer.

Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center– Starting at $31. www.arslyricahouston.org Jacqui Sutton @ The Mucky Duck November 13 @ 68pm Back by popular demand, Jacqui Sutton appears with the Frontier Jazz Orchestra, mixing jazz, bluegrass and classical music to create her signature Frontier Jazz style.

Songs from the debut CD “Billie & Dolly” on display with appearances by Paul Chester, Henry Darragh, Dennis Dotson, Max Dyer, Ilya Janos-Kolosz and Anthony Sapp. www.jacquisutton.com

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By Jenni Rebecca Stephenson

NOVEMBER IS A MONTH OF EXCESS. ON THE HEELS OF HALLOWEEN AND THE MOUNDS OF ORANGE AND BLACK CANDY, WHAT BETTER WAY TO RECOVER THAN WITH AN OVERSTUFFED THANKSGIVING DINNER – COMPLETE WITH YOUR FAMILY’S SECRET RECIPE FOR GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE. (SECRET, BUT EERILY SIMILAR TO EVERY OTHER CASSEROLE OUT THERE.) KEEP WITH THE THEME AND OVERINDULGE IN ARTS THIS MONTH AS WELL!

Spacetaker’s Winter Holiday Art Market (WHAM) November 18-20 Once again, Spacetaker’s Winter Holiday Art Market (otherwise known as WHAM) takes over Winter Street Studios for a juried special exhibition, sale and art festival in one! Featuring a wide variety of fine arts and crafts for sale (including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, clothing, purses, ornaments and soaps), over 65 local artists are displaying their wares at WHAM 2011. Six years strong, WHAM’s the perfect opportunity to pick out a unique print, a handcrafted necklace or hand-painted holiday card for all the loved ones on your gift list… all while enjoying live music, complimentary beverages and activities for the whole family. Plus, patrons bolster the local economy by supporting those creative types who make Houston a great place to live.

Support local and grow together! www.winterholidayartmarket.com

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nonprofit

By Susan M. Bynam Photography by Sofia van der Dys

P

ROSTATE CANCER IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF DEATH FROM CANCER IN MEN OF ALL AGES. PREVIOUS REPORTS HAVE NOTED THAT PROSTATE CANCER IS RARELY FOUND IN MEN YOUNGER THAN 40.

Yet, Gabe Canales, a strong, healthy-looking, successful public relations executive, found himself in the early stages of prostate cancer at the tender age of 35 and didn’t even know it. A random physical would reveal that this lifelong athlete had the disease although he experienced no symptoms and had no family history of cancer.

Prostate cancer tends to develop in men over the age of 50 and although one of the prevalent types of cancer in men, men may never have any symptoms (as in Gabe’s case), may never undergo therapy and, because men with the condition are often older, may eventually die of other causes unrelated to the disease. This year in America, an estimated 33,000 fathers, husbands, brothers and sons of all ages will lose their battle to the disease, and per the National Cancer Institute, 240,890 new cases will be diagnosed. These are exorbitant numbers that call for a far-reaching stance to bring even greater awareness to communities globally.

THE BLUE CURE FOUNDATION, a nonprofit founded by Gabe Canales in June 2011 post his journey with prostate cancer, seeks to eradicate these statistics, create a national platform of awareness, encourage annual screenings at a younger age, and promote the adoption of healthier lifestyle habits known to aid in the prevention of prostate cancer and save lives.

After all, it’s not just thought of as an old man’s disease anymore. Just ask Gabe Canales, a living testimony.

And, now cancer-free at the age of 37, Gabe is crisscrossing the country to appear on TV news shows, utilizing his PR expertise to touch communities with his Foundation’s message that early, yearly screenings, coupled with a healthier diet (organic, preferably), healthier lifestyle (organic and natural products, highly recommended) and consistent exercise habits are critical to reducing the number of prostate cancerrelated deaths annually. Per Gabe, “Prior to being diagnosed with prostate cancer, I avoided physicals and paid little attention to my diet. I knew nothing about the prostate or how to treat it once I found out I had the disease.

After conversing with male friends of all ages, I discovered how little was known about the disease.

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blue cure FOUNDATION LOCAL NONPROFIT AIMS TO TAKE A GLOBAL STANCE OF DISPELLING MYTH OF PROSTATE CANCER BEING AN OLD MAN’S DISEASE. Through vigorous self-study and consulting with some of the world’s top cancer specialists, fortunately, my cancer was detected early enough to undergo successful treatment. My expansive 20+-year career as a PR professional has been instrumental in getting Blue Cure on the map. I am confident I can use my PR-marketing talent to put a spotlight on America’s #1 male cancer and make a monumental difference through Blue Cure.”

And, in a short period of time, Gabe has created a “blue” movement (the “blue” side of the “pink” breast cancer movement, but instead, for prostate cancer) that has garnered support from local and national celebrities (Houston philanthropist and fundraising visionary Carolyn Farb; former U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Rod Paige; director of the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center Dr. Lorenzo Cohen; actress Fran Drescher; actor-comedian Bob Saget; Houston Texans Matt Schaub and Mario Williams—to name a few) and from hundreds all around the world. “Blue Cure has already reached millions of Americans through radio, print, TV and online media, yet global outreach and research funding are vital to soar Blue Cure’s mission to even greater heights,” said Canales. “Blue Cure intends to target younger males through sports, celebrity and entertainment tie-ins and females (who greatly impact men’s health choices) through fashion and the arts. We hosted our first annual Fashion Presentation event in September at Neiman Marcus in Houston, helping to raise awareness to a younger generation and also grow the event with Neiman Marcus in other cities across the country.”

What’s on the horizon for Blue Cure?

Stay tuned for the 2011/2012 Runaround Series presented by key supporter, Sun & Ski Sports—the first run being a 15K event on December 3, 2011; Blue Cure is honored to be the beneficiary of proceeds from this dynamic initiative.

Remember: Think “blue” for prostate cancer…and, keep the “blue” movement going!

For more information about Blue Cure, Gabe Canales’ journey with prostate cancer, Blue Cure’s global outreach efforts and how you can help to make a difference in our communities, please visit www.bluecure.org.

BLUE CURE FOUNDATION Gabe Canales, Founder www.bluecure.org

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By Pixie Ibañez

Peas in a Pod B

aby food is going green, and that’s no strained peas! A rapidly expanding selection of organic foods and eco-friendly products are taking Babytropolis by storm, but only a few rise above the rest. Instead of opening a jar, explore your options. Packing some fresh snacks is also a great idea; just find a cool and handy container and voila! Provide your baby with only the best, just like Mother Nature intended.

Beaba Babypote Sorbet, Formula & Milk Container. www.beabausa.com

Thinkbaby Complete BPA Free Feeding Set. www.thinkbabybottles.com

BabyBjörn Soft Bib www.babybjorn.com

Peter Rabbit Organics Fruit Family Pack. www.peterrabbitorganics.com LunchBots Duo Stainless Steel Container. www.lunchbots.com

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NurturMe Scrumptious Squash, Dry Baby Food Pouches. www.nurturme.com

NurturMe is truly a revolutionary offering for our babies! This new concept in baby food is space-saving, lightweight, minimal eco-friendly packaging, tasty and nutritious. All of the ingredients found in the NurturMe line of premium baby food are farmed organically in the USA! The powder-like mixture is quick-dried from 100 percent organic veggies and fruit (think rice cereal).

Just add water or breast milk, stir and serve. No clanking jars! The quick-dry process doesn’t cook off vitamins and minerals, so each portion is packed with the maximum amount of nutrition.

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J.Crew - 5085 Westheimer Rd. 713.626.2739 Zara - 5085 Westheimer Rd. 713.439.0995 Neiman Marcus - 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100

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Always a Lady LADYLIKE LOOKS ARE PERFECT FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY. DON’T BE AFRAID TO PERSONALIZE YOUR LOOK TO YOUR PERSONALITY, I.E., MIXING PRINTS, A-LINE VERSUS PENCIL SKIRTS, STATEMENT PIECES, ETC. THE MORE COMFORTABLE YOU ARE, THE MORE CONFIDENT YOU’LL BE. I never tire of a good striped top. Luckily, it seems J.Crew doesn’t either. This olive version is incredibly soft in an unexpected color combo making it perfect for a holiday party.

Olive and black striped top @ J.Crew This pencil skirt actually works because the hemline is above the knee. This is more forgiving than below the knee. A double zipper allows you to make a slit as high as you dare. Black, back zip skirt @ Zara

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Leopard is big this fall, and a shoe is a good way to integrate it into your wardrobe without feeling like a big, overgrown cat on the run.

DVF leopard print heels @ Neiman Marcus A good statement necklace takes any outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. Layer this versatile piece with a pearl necklace and you have a completely different look.

Sparkle statement necklace @ J.Crew

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I’m a perfume hoarder. Not the signature scent kind of gal (who wants to smell the same FOREVER!). I like to adjust my scent to the climate: the colder the sweeter, stronger the scent; the warmer the cleaner, lighter the scent. This sweet, strong but oddly enough clean blend is exclusive to Neiman’s. It smells like what I’d imagine a woman’s boudoir is perfumed in.

Prada Candy @ Neiman Marcus exclusively

Photography by Meredith Wierick

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EVENT INTERO REAL ESTATE SERVICES FÊTE WHY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION TO BENEFIT ARTBRIDGE WHEN INTERO WEST AVE WHERE SEPTEMBER 22 Intero West Ave was overflowing with guests who came to show their support for the grand opening of Intero Real Estate Services’ first Houston office. Guests sipped wine and sampled tequila provided by Reserva de los Gonzalez while enjoying delicious bites from West Ave neighbors, Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar and Alto Pizzeria. Attendees also admired the modern design of the technologyrich office. The grand opening benefited local nonprofit ArtBridge Houston with a raffle of artwork created by children of ArtBridge. One hundred percent of the proceeds will support children coping with the despair of homelessness through creative expression.

Morgan Goen, Luke Fertitta

Nicole Fertitta, Ashton Stresau

Daniel de Ciscomani, Katie Maxwell, Gino Blefari, Tom Tognolio

Jose Luis Jr. y Jose Luis Castaneda

Javier Zubia, Dania Diaz Brown

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REGINALD CHARLES ADAMS age 39 sign Virgo origin Africa occupation CEO/Artist

VIRUCY DELGADOGIAMBI age 50 sign Gemini origin Cuban occupation Artist/Master Instructor

people of houston Photography by Anthony Rathbun

3 STEPHEN BOWER age 23 sign Aquarius origin Houston, TX occupation Corporate Lead Trainer for FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO

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1. REGINALD CHARLES ADAMS •WHERE IS YOU FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP? Value Village.

•IF YOU COULD MEET A CELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE?

Bob Marley.

•WHAT IS ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT? Art. •WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG OUT?

Americas River Oaks.

•WHAT THE MOST MEMORABLE THING YOU’VE DONE IN

HOUSTON? Skydive.

2. VIRUCY DELGADO-GIAMBI •WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SOUVENIR? In 1998 I brought soil from my homes in Cuba.

•WOULD YOU RATHER COOK, DINE OUT OR GET TAKEOUT? Hands down! I cook!

•WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Landscaping.

•WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP? The Home Depot. I am a do-it-yourselfer…..what can I say!

3. STEPHEN BOWER •WHERE IS YOU FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP? 1/4 Price Books.

•WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TREND? Vinyl record’s comeback.

•WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSICIAN? Lennon/McCartney combo.

•WHAT WAS THE BEST CONCERT YOU EVER ATTENDED? Maryland Death Fest 2009 in Baltimore.

•WHAT KIND OF PET DO YOU HAVE? 2-year-old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix.

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things i like love

By Carla Valencia de Martinez

Pink Gel Coat is the perfect polish for everyday wear.

The formula coats like a gel and protects and strengthens my nails through the week.

Available at Sephora.

I know you’re all probably over the Missoni craze at Target, but I just LOVE my bike!

I got my flat iron a little too close to my forehead on a Monday and I had a wedding to go to four days later. Thanks to La Mer’s The Concentrate – which is recommended to postsurgery patients because it helps skin heal itself – the burn was gone just in time. Now available in a travel-friendly 30ml size at Neiman Marcus.

GIOVANNI’S SHAVE CREAM CREATES THE PERFECT SHAVE, LADIES. THE CREAM TAKES A COUPLE SECONDS TO ACTIVATE ON YOUR SKIN, BUT AS SOON AS IT DOES, A LITTLE TINGLE LETS YOU KNOW YOU ARE MINUTES AWAY FROM SUPER SMOOTH, BUMP FREE, HAPPY LEGS! AVAILABLE AT WHOLE FOODS.

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I’m obsessed with Diptyque candles. Nothing screams “holiday season” like the scents of the season wafting through my house.

Perdigone is gloriously warm and spicy with nutmeg, cinnamon leaves, clove and candied plum. DELISH! Available at Kuhl-Linscomb.

I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT WHEN MY EYES LOOK BRIGHT AND CHEERY EVERYTHING ELSE SORT OF FALLS INTO PLACE. MY CURRENT COMBO OF CAUDALÍE’S PREMIER CRU ANTI-AGING EYECREAM AND KATE SOMERVILLE’S KATECEUTICALS MULTI-ACTIVE REPAIR CREAM MAKES ME LOOK LIKE I’M SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT…WHICH I’M NOT THANKS TO MY ADORABLE 4-MONTH-OLD. AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA.

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A Few Good Men

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SANTIAGO GONZALEZ Son of precious skins handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez and designer of a new men’s line.

Why did you decide to introduce a men’s collection?

I had always designed pieces for my personal use, such as duffels and wallets, card holders, computer cases and folders. One day Marigay McKee, fashion and beauty director of Harrod’s, came up to me and asked me if she could buy the duffel I was carrying for her new men’s department. When I showed her all the things I was carrying inside the duffel she decided, in her high-spirited way, to launch a full men’s precious skin accessories line.

Shirt and pants, Tom Ford, available at Neiman Marcus. Sweater and accessories, Santiago’s own.

What makes the collection special?

This line is very personal to me as these pieces are the actual pieces I use in my everyday life. The spirit of the line is dynamic, refined, utilitarian and comfortably luxurious. I trust people will enjoy them as much as I have throughout the years.

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JEREMY SHAPIRO What’s it like to be the fourth generation working in a family business?

As the fourth generation of a family business, I have a responsibility to maintain the original feel of the business, while still keeping up with the times and allowing the business to grow. I love having the foundation from the past to work on and provide business lessons. Both my sister and I have a sense of pride in keeping the business alive.

What’s the most satisfying part of your job?

The most satisfying part of my job is twofold. First of all I love being able to go to work every day with my father and learn his wisdom of both business and life. Secondly, I enjoy meeting new people every day and getting to know regulars in a way that they become my family.

What do you do for fun when you’re not behind the bar?

When I am not at the bar, I am generally with my family and friends enjoying a good meal, since we mostly eat on the run at the bar when we can.

If you were going out for a drink, where would you go, other than Char?

Most nights I am at the bar and on the nights I am not, I usually am cooking with friends and having a few drinks with them at a home, but on those rare nights I get out, I might go to State Bar, because of the pleasant bartenders and its proximity.

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AMEER JUMABHOY International polo player AMEER JUMABHOY IS CURRENTLY A STUDENT AT RICE UNIVERSITY AND IS AN AMBASSADOR AT TEXAS CHILDREN’S CANCER CENTER – THE RECIPIENT OF A FUNDRAISING PROGRAM HE CREATED THAT CENTERS AROUND HIS LOVE OF POLO. What brought you to Houston? Why did you choose Rice?

I came to Rice because of its stellar academic reputation. Houston is a great city that allows me to develop and hone my skills as a polo player in one of the biggest polo leagues in the US. Explain how you got involved with your charity and what it benefits.

My aunt and dad had close brushes with cancer last year and I wanted to join the fight against this terrible disease. I wanted to work with kids for their enthusiasm and energy. I wanted to do something novel with polo and came up with a scheme where sponsors donate $10 for every goal I score during my competitive season in 2011. All the money raised goes to the Texas Children’s Cancer Center (TCCC). I have 22 sponsors and 77 goals (as of press time). I also host charity matches to benefit other charities around the world.

What do you want to do when you graduate?

While polo will always be an intense passion of mine, I want to go into the corporate world and work for one of the big consulting companies. I will always be trying to revolutionize polo and charity giving despite my professional career.

Who/what inspires you?

My parents have instilled the love of family and the drive and ambition to succeed in reaching my goals. My close friend and mentor, Nacho Figueras (the face of Ralph Lauren), gives me a lot of guidance with my polo and charity initiatives. I am also inspired by the phenomenal kids I have met at the TCCC for whom I fight for week in, week out on the polo field.

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ANDREW SEERDEN Self-described dog-whisperer, farmer and lawyer THE BROOKESMITH RESIDENT IS BOARD-CERTIFIED IN PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL LAW AND MAINTAINS A PRACTICE IN A CONVERTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON CANAL ST. HE’S ALSO ONE OF THE FUNNIEST PEOPLE I KNOW. What’s your favorite place in Houston to hang out and why?

I am a self-proclaimed connoisseur of local outdoor icehouse/dive bars… of which Houston has aplenty. I like the edge, diversity, character and characters associated with such places.

What’s a typical day like in the life of Andrew Seerden?

Outside of work, most days involve some parts of running/exercise, reading, grocery store (I go almost every day) and cooking, tending to my garden and hanging out with my fiancée, Jillian, and two labs, Hank and Scout. It’s pretty simple…and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

What other career would you pursue if you had the opportunity?

First, I’m really happy with what I do and wouldn’t change a thing.

However, if “opportunity” included talent, I’d love to have the talent to be a musician. Cooking is also one of my favorite things to do and it would be fun to work in that capacity somehow someday. Finally, I love animals, plants and the outdoors in general. So… a guitar playing chef/ dog-whisperer/farmer?

Jacket and shirt, John Varvatos; cardigan, Zanerobe; scarf, Tallia; all available at Rye 51.

ANDREW CRAIG

I understand you’ve recently taken up worm farming.

The worm farm is basically a way to create great compost and recycle organic waste.

Here’s a link: www.naturesfootprintinc.com/worm-factory.

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

How did you get into ultimate fighting?

My cousin started a school in Houston (Team Tooke) after living in Brazil and competing down there. I thought it sounded like fun, so when he came back I decided I’d give it a try. I started out just doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which I quickly learned was unlike anything I’d ever done and very difficult. Once I began to compete, all I wanted to do was improve and win. I started winning grappling competitions and then got into boxing and kickboxing once I was back in Austin. While in Austin, I was helping guys train who were actually getting ready for fights and that was the turning point. I knew I wanted to have at least one fight before joining the workforce, so when I graduated I did. Now I’m 10 fights down the road with 10 wins.

What’s a typical workout like for you?

Workouts vary drastically both throughout the week as well as throughout an eight-week fight camp. A hard day would consist of about an hour and a half of strength and conditioning. Then we move on to either grappling or striking.

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top the day off with sparring for an hour. This is where it all comes together and you’re trying to mimic the fight with training partners trying to punch, kick and submit you as best they can. Overall, it’s exhausting.

What’s next for you professionally?

Long term, I’d like to make a mark in the sport both as a competitor and coach (which is something I do at Team Tooke). The great part about doing well in this sport is the other avenues that could potentially open up. I’m always keeping an eye out as to how to parlay fighting success elsewhere once I’ve decided to hang up the gloves.

If some stranger challenged you to a fight in the street, what would you do?

Well, how big a boy is he? No, in all seriousness, that’s never been a problem before. All we do every day is fight, so that’s the last thing I’m looking to do outside of the gym. Not only that, but the legal and professional consequences of a street fight far outweigh the satisfaction I might get from putting it on some jabroni.

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ROBERT HORRY NBA champ and former Rocket (and Laker and Spur) ROBERT HORRY IS TURNING HIS FAMILY’S LOSS INTO HOPE FOR OTHERS. HIS DAUGHTER ASHLYN, BORN WITH A RARE GENETIC DISORDER, DIED IN JUNE AT THE AGE OF 17. HORRY HAS LISTED HIS HOUSTON-AREA HOUSE FOR SALE, WITH THE PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE ASHLYN HORRY FOUNDATION (WWW.ASHLYNHORRYFOUNDATION.ORG), WHICH WILL BENEFIT PROGRAMS AT TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. Where did the idea of the house sale come from?

Our family wanted to continue the programs of the Ashlyn Horry Foundation, named for my daughter. The Foundation helps parents by providing information about this genetic disease. It’s a place where they can share their stories and realize they are not alone. Nobody’s situation is identical, but they are relatable.

And the Foundation will also be granting money to Texas Children’s?

Yes, we’ve been involved with Texas Children’s Hospital for a long time. When I was looking around at some of the other families there, there are many who don’t have insurance, who are facing massive bills and financial pressure. We want to give them some relief. It’s hard enough to go through a child's illness without the added stress of worrying about money.

Custom suit and shirt, Robert’s own.

Accessories, Neiman Marcus.

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CORBETT PARKER City Councilman, City of Bellaire Associate Attorney, Pagel, Davis & Hill, P.C. What motivates you to get involved with public life/politics?

I have long embraced the saying that “knowledge ultimately calls for a life of service.” As a 2005-06 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to The Netherlands, I learned the true unbridled joy that comes form serving others. As the City of Bellaire’s youngest councilman, I am blessed to get to represent the community that raised me. Getting into politics was an extension of the service I came to love from founding the Rotary Club of Houston Skyline, and an opportunity to be the change in the tone in politics that I wanted to see.

You have accomplished a lot at a young age. What’s your long-term goal?

To leave a legacy of having used my education, leadership abilities and professional success to open up opportunities for and strengthen the lives of those around me. I plan to continue relentlessly pursuing what I am passionate about to profoundly impact the community without compromising my integrity.

The best part about living in Houston is.....

The hearts of Houston’s community leaders to improve the lives of those around them sets Houston apart. Having lived in other areas of the US and the world, I understand how wonderful it is to be surrounded by so many important people that are dedicated to lives of purpose and service above themselves.

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What do you do with your free time?

I spend the majority of my non-legal and non-political life involved with Rotary Skyline and other non-profits putting together community projects, and serving as chair/hosts for charity events. I love to spend time at my parents’ Lake Travis house water skiing and relaxing with friends.

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AARON SANCHEZ Chef, Restaurateur and Restaurant Consultant EL PASO-BORN AARON SANCHEZ IS A SECOND-GENERATION LATINO COOKING STAR BASED IN NEW YORK CITY (HIS MOTHER IS THE NOTED CHEF/AUTHOR ZARELA MARTINEZ). YOU MAY HAVE SEEN HIM ON TV ON IRON CHEF AMERICA, THE NEXT IRON CHEF, HEAT SEEKERS AND CHOPPED ON THE FOOD NETWORK (WHERE HE IS A RECURRING GUEST JUDGE). HE RECENTLY CAME TO HOUSTON TO OVERHAUL THE MENU AT HOUSE OF BLUES. How did you get into cooking?

My mother moved us to New York when I was eight and opened Café Marimba, and I helped her prepare some dishes. I was a really undisciplined young person so it was good for me to be in a kitchen. It gave me structure and discipline and mentoring. By the time I was 16, I was in a Masterclass with Paul Prud’homme.

Why are chefs such celebrities today?

I think the Food Network has gotten people to cook. You’ve got to remember that the bulk of the country is in the Midwest. People work all day and then they have to cook at night so giving them simple, uncluttered foods with big flavors and easy cleanup is key. People like that, and fame is a byproduct of doing a great job.

Speaking of Simple Foods, Big Flavors, that’s the name of your new book.

When you’re a chef, books are very interesting. There are few things we can do that are tangible. Meals are gone, TV programs are over, but books remain.

And I’ve got more in me.

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PATRICK EZZELL Director of Planning and Infrastructure What, to you, is the draw of the East End? What personally motivates you to promote the area?

We have lots of hard-working Latino families doing their best to raise their families and make a living along with a diverse mix of new families and young people. Crime is way down, and many people are discovering it is a great place to live. The new Metro Light rail is going in which will create great connectivity to Downtown and the Medical Center and the area is ripe for development along the route for urban dwellers who won’t have to be so dependent on their cars.

From the beginning of Houston, the East End has been the engine that has driven Houston. It’s always been the place where immigrants settled starting with Germans, Czechs and Russians and then later with Mexican immigrants after the Mexican revolution. I really love working on one hand to preserve what’s here and on the other to utilize the great potential of developable land to create a mixed-use urban development.

If you had only four hours to show someone around Houston, where would you take them?

Not being biased at all… I think we’d start in the East End where Houston began. We’d have lunch at the original Ninfa’s, of course.

We’d go by the original Merkel family homestead built in 1860; see some of our great murals; check out one of the oldest cemeteries in Houston (1854) and then jump on a boat going from downtown along the Buffalo Bayou down to the Ship Channel.

What do you do in your free time?

I have a beautiful new daughter who just turned one and has started to walk. I spend lots of time with her and my wife… and when our older kids are in town (five of them, mostly in college now), we spend time with them as well. Love to camp and backpack, had a great trip hiking to the top of Wheeler Peak in New Mexico this last summer.

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Who inspires you?

I am inspired by people who have a vision and work hard to make it a reality. To me that’s what life is all about. I’ve always felt a vision without action, just makes you depressed in the end. I am inspired by Martin Luther King for having a dream and working to make it a reality; John F. Kennedy for getting us to the moon; and by Ronald Reagan for challenging Gorbachev to tear down the wall. Once you put it out there in words, the only thing left to do is to get in action.

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tools+toys+ gadgets

EPSON LABELWORKS LW-400 Here is a great way to personalize everything in your home or office. The Epson LabelWorks LW-400 spits out customized labels with multiple colors and 14 font types. The small device has a two-line, back-lit display, which makes it simple to create labels in dark places like in a closet or attic. It has built-in memory for storing up to 50 labels and the expanded specialty print modes let you print barcodes and even cable and wire wrap. The LW-400 can be used with 40 tape cartridges including pearlized and reflective tapes. My kids like the ironon and glow-in-the-dark tapes – perfect for schools, too.

ZAMZAR FILE CONVERTER Have you ever needed to convert files without the need of downloading software? Need to turn a Word document into a PDF file? Maybe download a funny video on YouTube to save on your computer or smartphone? Say hello to Zamzar. Zamzar is one of my favorite new websites because the service can transform songs, videos, images and documents into different formats. Simply log on to the website, upload a file or paste a web link, enter your email address and hit “convert.” The file is then sent to your inbox. As useful as this website is, my favorite part may be the fact that Zamzar’s basic service is free. If you plan to convert very large files or several at a time it is possible to upgrade to a premium account starting at $14 per month.

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KIDZ GEAR HEADPHONES I have many sets of earphones but none that fit my kids. Plus I really do not want my kids wearing my earphones. Kidz Gear has a new product that fits perfectly here – the first adult-featured stereo headphones made especially for children.

They are ergonomically designed with soft padded, child-sized ear-cups and high-quality audio components. My favorite feature is the volume limit that delivers a safe volume limited listening experience for children of all ages.

As we approach the holiday season, keep these in mind for your kids. They make a great travel accessory for keeping kids quiet and happy during long trips away from home. $19.99 | www.gearforkidz.com

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iFLASH CAMERA FLASH The improved sensor on the new iPhone 4S camera might solve this problem, but if you’re stuck with an iPhone 4 or an iPhone 3GS, taking photos in low-light situations is probably a bit of a struggle. Give your iPhone camera a little extra assistance in low-light situations with the iFlash LED Camera Flash attachment.

This small add-on plugs into your iPhone’s dock connector and provides a bright LED flash to assist your phone’s camera. It’s small enough to carry all the time and even has a 3.5 mm jack attachment to keep the flash at hand at all times. The attachment also supposedly fits under most regular-size cases, making it even more appealing. It could come in handy as a regular old flashlight, too. $25 | www.gadgetsandgear.com

Michael Garfield is known as “The High-Tech Texan®.” His radio program airs on The 9-5-0 weekdays from 10am-12pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm. Visit his website at www.hightechtexan.com. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @hightechtexan.

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The Rogue Traveler MENtertainment

W Austin

The TRUMP

by Alex Rosa

by Alejandro Martinez

The W Austin sits in the epicenter of Downtown Austin just a corner away from Second Street District and part of development Block 21. The ultra-modern hotel has 251 guest rooms plus 159 residences. The Living Room, on the first floor, is a lounge area on steroids. The stylish hip decor sets the tone and four different areas vibrate with a mix of tourists and locals. An elegant long pool is the highlight at the “Wet Deck” located on the 4th floor, perfect for chilling under the toasty sun.

While there, pay a visit to “Away,” the top-notch spa. On the first floor of the W, let the Chef Paul Hargrove take you on a culinary journey featuring fresh produce hand-picked from the Farmer’s Market and regional ingredients for an exquisite dinner in a sleek urban setting at TRACE. (www.traceaustin.com) It’s easy to get around the city in the zippy and highly convenient Car2Go. This is the friendliest transportation ever, fits in spots where other vehicles would only dream of. Find more information with the concierge or www.car2go.com. The shortest distance between your room and the stage is a hallway between the W ant ACL Live. Check out Ghostland Observatory’s live performance at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, November 19th. www.acl-live.com Secret While providing a Bar refined ambience, the W kept in mind Austin’s laid-back earthy vibe making this hotel so integrated and special.

W Austin www.whotelaustin.com Be sure to join us at Porsche West on November 3, to celebrate this men’s issue. The party is from 7–9pm

The TRUMP International Hotel doesn’t trump around…Let’s just start with service. As I walked into baggage claim in Vegas a driver was waiting to take me to the property where I was whisked into a private area reserved for VIP checkin. (You’ll have to make sure your reservation comes with this service) So, from the get-go, I’m a VIP, thanks, T. Located across the street is the Fashion Show Mall – the place for destination shopping and a great shortcut to get out of the heat and walk to other destinations. All rooms come with a full kitchen, plus it doesn’t get betSPA ter than rooms that are big enough to accommodate a group of four people and still have room to entertain.

One thing that I surprisingly enjoyed was not having a casino inside the hotel and the fact that it’s smoke-free, plus you can get to the pool in your swimsuit without having to walk through a casino to get there. Now to the pool, it’s the perfect size for a relaxing day cabanaside but you can also get some laps in should you feel that ambitious.

As always when in Vegas a spa treatment is needed and I got a Revitalizing Ruby Massage at the Spa at Trump, which was hands down one of the best massages I’ve gotten in a while.

Wherever So I recommend this hotel for you go, a leather jackyour next trip to Vegas. And et is always versatile, functionthis place is definitely familyal and most important, it’s always friendly sans the casino, but in. When the finest leather is paired it’s also a great option for a with a classic cut you can’t go wrong. guy’s trip.

Rogue is distinct for their kick-ass garments. Black, washed and wired, leather, snap front shirt jacket.

Available at Neiman Marcus or www.rogue.us.com

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OOKING FOR A LIVELY GOURMET GETAWAY? A JOINT TRIP TO THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS IN MADRID AND PORTO MAKES FOR THE PERFECT FOOD AND WINE TRAVEL PAIRING.

MADRID: Spain may be in a financial crisis, but Madrid certainly hasn’t lost its appetite. On a trip to the capital last month, I sipped cava at one packed café after another, chatted with locals over three-hour lunches (with wine, of course) and watched in awe as restaurants continued to seat guests for dinner long past 10pm. The passion for good food and lively conversation lives on here, and luckily, Madrid is a place where you can indulge in both without breaking the bank.

Tapas Tour: Spain is famous for its tapas – small plates of hot or cold food made for sharing over drinks. (“Tapa” translates to “cover,” as historically customers were served a piece of ham or cheese to act as a lid for their drinks.) Tapas are not appetizers – you keep ordering them until you are full, or until you move on to the next bar – and in Madrid, there are some places that have been serving the same items for generations. At La Casa del Abuelo (www.lacasadelabuelo.es), which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006, the house specialties are shrimp, crab claws and prawns – served in many ways, including sizzling in garlic oil – paired with a glass of the semi-sweet house wine. La Dolores (www.ladolores.es), a favorite since 1908, is loved for its duck ham, anchovies, mussels and thick slabs of cheese, all served with cold draft beer. For the always popular patatas bravas (potatoes topped with spicy sauce), head to Las Bravas, where the décor is modern but the food truly classic.

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By Sandra Ramani Photography provided by IHG Dihital Library

Gourmet Market: Located in the charming Chueca neighborhood, known for its indie shops and cafes, the recently revitalized San Anton Market (www.lacocinadesananton.com) takes food halls to a whole other level. On the first floor, you’ll still find the traditional market stalls hawking fresh veggies, meats and other grocery items, while on the second, a dozen or so chic counters serve small and mid-sized plates of everything from Italian and sushi to traditional Spanish meats – some for as low as one euro. Sample a little of everything – plus a glass of wine from the corner wine bar – or head up to the beautiful third floor restaurant and terrace, where you can order off a gourmet menu.

SPAIN MAY BE IN A FINANCIAL CRISIS, BUT MADRID CERTAINLY HASN’T LOST ITS APPETITE.

Where to Stay: Located on one of Madrid’s main streets, a short walk from the Prado Museum and near the designer shops of Salamanca, the InterContinental Madrid is a perfect base from which to explore the city. Business and leisure travelers alike love the spacious, comfortable rooms (equipped with must-have comforts like Wi-Fi), while locals flock to the lovely El Jardin garden restaurant for its creative cuisine and famous Sunday brunch. Since dining is a key part of the Madrid experience, it’s worth upgrading to a Club Level room at the hotel, which includes access to a private club lounge stocked all day with complimentary drinks and tapas-style snacks. www.intercontinental.com

PORTO: Located in northern Portugal, along the Douro River, Porto (also known as Oporto) is the second largest city in the country, one of the oldest in Europe and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site for its wealth of stunning tile-covered buildings.

As wine lovers know, Porto is also famous for its liquid gold – namely, award-winning red, white and port wines made from Douro Valley grapes. (Port wine is named for the city, and is its most famous export.) Charming and easy to navigate, Porto is a must-stop on any Iberian gourmet trail.

Book It: Porto is booming with trendy drinking and dining spots, many of which are located in some creative re-purposed spaces. New eatery Book is set in a for-

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mer bookstore; menus are presented in-between the pages of old paperbacks, and food-themed quotes from famous authors are printed above the daily dishes.

(The restaurant also sells beautiful handmade men’s leather shoes out of the bar area.) On nearby Galeria de Paris street, locals love the cafes, bars and restaurants – many serving affordable lunch buffets – set in converted warehouses and historic shops. Wander in and out of them for a peak at cool design touches, like mini Fiats or vintage guitars mounted on the walls.

Douro Day Trip: Just across the river from central Porto, you’ll find dozens of wineries from regional brands open daily for tastings. For an unforgettable wine experience, though, take a day trip to one of the vineyards in the Douro Valley, a historic region where wine was made as far back as Roman times. One of the most breathtaking spots in the valley belongs to Quinta do Crasto, which makes excellent white, red and port wines (the red Reserve was named one of the top three wines in the world), as well as olive oils and jams. Check with the InterContinental’s Concierge to arrange a private winery visit and lunch overlooking the area’s distinctive terraced and vertical vineyards – and bring your swimsuit for a dip in the hilltop infinity pool. (www.quintadocrasto.pt) Where to Stay: The new InterContinental Palacios das Cardosa is situated right on Porto’s central Praça da Liberdade square, in a former 18th-century palace. Though the historic facade is original, inside you’ll find stunning, modern rooms featuring pillow-top beds, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TVs and soaking tubs.

There’s a bright glass-ceilinged restaurant (don’t miss the traditional Portuguese pastries, like custard tarts, at breakfast), a clubby bar and a spa featuring treatments using natural Pevonia products – plus special services that use Portoinspired ingredients like spices, herbs and, of course, grapeseed and wine. www.intercontinental.com

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002 profile with greg scheinman

Photography by Jill Hunter

Greg Scheinman is an Associate at Insgroup Inc., the 4th largest independent insurance agency in Houston. Greg also plays host to some of Houston’s most influential CEOs, entrepreneurs and risk-takers on his PBS television talk show, Profile with Greg Scheinman, which airs Thursdays at 10:30pm on Houston PBS Ch.8 (gscheinman@insgroup.net).

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grant goldin PRESIDENT, SEAL SECURITY GRANT GOLDIN IS SERIOUS. HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT SECURITY, HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT BUSINESS, AND HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT NOT HAVING ANYONE’S PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT THEIR COMPANY. AS ONE OF THE OWNERS OF SEAL SECURITY HIS WORK IS DANGEROUS, AND AS HIS PARTNER PUTS IT, “WE DON’T MESS AROUND.” THE BROTHERS HAVE BUILT A SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FROM THEIR HEADQUARTERS HERE IN HOUSTON WHERE THEY TRAIN, OVERSEE AND IMPLEMENT THEIR OPERATION. AMIDST THE LOUD BARKING OF HIGHLY TRAINED CANINE UNITS, EX-MILITARY SPECIALIZED FORCES PERSONNEL PREPPING FOR THEIR NEXT ASSIGNMENT AND TACTICAL LOGISTICS TRACKING TAKING PLACE IN A ROOM THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF A CIA MOVIE, PROFILE WITH GREG SCHEINMAN GOT THE CHANCE TO SIT DOWN WITH GRANT GOLDIN, THE FIRM’S PRESIDENT TO FIND OUT JUST WHAT THESE GUYS ARE UP TO. WHAT IS SEAL SECURITY? In our case, SEAL stands for Strategic Executive And Logistical security solutions.

Really what we do is specialize in anti-terrorism, anti-piracy and perimeter security to protect lives and property.

THE WORD “PIRACY” MEANS SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO YOU THAN MOST PEOPLE, RIGHT? Yes, when we talk about “piracy,” we’re speaking of actual pirates who will attack vessels, capture them and the crew, and hold them for ransom. It’s a very big business and, contrary to media reports, very sophisticated. SEAL is hired to protect the vessels, and we use expertly trained Special Forces personnel who have extensive military, marine and combat security experience, along with Elite Canine Assault Teams, to hinder the takeover by pirates.

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tect these big tankers where essentially they didn’t allow weapons on board yet had serious threats posed against them.

TAKE ME THROUGH THE PROCESS OF WHAT SEAL THEN ACTUALLY DOES FOR A CLIENT? There’s a lot that I cannot tell you about for security reasons but I will tell you that primarily our goal is to ensure that our clients’ vessels and property get to their destinations safely and without incident. Our thinking is that if we can make a vessel unattractive to pirates then they will not go after it. We do that a few different ways. One is that we “harden” the vessel, which means we add barb wire around it, high pressure hoses, additional walls, things that would make it far more difficult for a pirate to board a ship. We also bring our highly trained dogs on board.

These dogs are extremely effective. Also, our Special Forces personnel. Pirates see a hardened vessel, dogs and soldiers and they think that’s a ship they don’t want to mess with. It’s actually similar to having an alarm company sign in your yard.

The burglars will typically move on the house that doesn’t have an alarm.

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SO THIS REALLY IS BOTH BIG AND DANGEROUS BUSINESS? Absolutely. Somali pirates collected $73 million for the release of 16 ships and typically get $4 million to $5 million per vessel. However, no vessel with armed guards has yet been taken. It’s not cheap to have the best security but compared to the time and cost to recover the ship it’s far more efficient.

Insurance companies are now starting to offer credits to companies who are using security measures like SEAL provides. We’re growing exponentially and adding roughly one to two teams per week. The key differentiator for us and what has made us so successful is the level of training we provide here at SEAL. NOT THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO A VESSEL THAT SEAL WAS PROTECTING BUT WHAT DOES HAPPEN IF A VESSEL IS HIGHJACKED? If a vessel is highjacked the pirates will sail it out to the middle of the sea, sometimes strip it of valuables and then they actually begin negotiating through brokers, predominately in the UK for the ransom in order to get the vessel released. The insurance companies, owners and pirates are all represented in terms of the negotiations and how the funds are transferred and then spread amongst the pirates, villagers, brokers, negotiators. It really is an industry of sorts.

BASED ON YOUR SUCCESS AND REPUTATION YOU’VE EXPANDED THE BUSINESS AND NOW PROVIDE LOCAL SECURITY SERVICES AS WELL. TELL ME ABOUT WHAT SEAL DOES HERE IN HOUSTON? We’ve taken our training expertise and logistical experience along with the sophistication of our assault dogs and applied it to local security. We provide security to buildings, apartment complexes, neighborhoods and construction sites. We use the dogs in many cases as partners to our security officers and offer a level of protection because, just like with the vessels, criminals see the dogs and typically do not wish to engage.

WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST WORRY? The safety of our people. You always worry about your people coming home safely. This is on all levels, international, local, everywhere. Beyond that, you worry about what you’re protecting, the vessels being highjacked and property taken, things like that. You just want the jobs to go smoothly and safely.

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FAVORITE BOOK? The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. It’s a bit nerdy, I admit, but it’s really helped me learn how to run a business and manage a corporate team. We don’t learn that in med school or residency.

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WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My family is my greatest inspiration… both for our successes and our shortcomings. I’ve learned so much from them.

Photography by Anthony Rathbun

BIGGEST LIFE LESSON LEARNED? Perseverance is essential to success. It’s one thing 15 years of schooling after high school will definitely teach you! (Yes, I was literally a professional student.)

HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED? I hope to be remembered as a doctor who truly cares about the patients and a person who is kind to those around him.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB? I was a cashier and stocker at a Walgreens. Back in the day, they also sold beer, cigarettes and some groceries. I mainly got the job to pay for prom. The white tuxedo seemed like a good idea then. Hmm. WHAT DO YOU PLAN ON DOING WHEN YOU RETIRE? Someday would like to open a small studio to pursue my passion for art… hopefully without the starving part.

john t. nguyen, md, facs, fics SUGAR LAND PLASTIC SURGERY

WHAT LUXURY (ITEM OR SERVICE) DO YOU WISH YOU COULD INDULGE YOURSELF WITH? I love sports cars, specifically the Porsche 911. Once my new office and surgery center is finished building, I’d like to reward myself with the 911 4s convertible. (white, black leather, powder black wheels).

WHAT DEFINES HOUSTON AS YOUR “HOMETOWN”?

I was born in Vietnam and immigrated here when I was about 8 years old and have lived here since. Houston is essentially the only “hometown” I’ve ever known.

IS THIS YOUR INTENDED CAREER PATH? IF NOT, HOW DID YOU GET HERE? I’ve always known that I wanted to work helping people but never decided to be a doctor until my college years when I became interested in medicine while volunteering at a local hospital.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? My first passion was to become an artist… yes, the kind that starves. As a plastic surgeon, I feel I have the opportunity to be both an artist and a surgeon. I think this fusion of skills is especially important for cosmetic surgery. That’s why it’s usually called the “art of surgery” and not the “science of surgery.”

WHY HOUSTON? I love this city. Houston is a city of opportunity. If you are hungry enough and work hard enough, you can succeed in this city. I know this is true because my parents and I came to Houston 28 years ago with literally the clothes on our backs. Our story is not unique… Houston is full of them.

FAVORITE BAND? I love classic rock, specifically Aerosmith. Although I didn’t grow up listening to these guys, I was introduced to the music genre by my OR nurse a few years back who got tired of listening to my old school rap and top 40 mixes. He’s a 6’2” exmarine so I didn’t argue when he replaced my iPod with his. Thanks, Bjorn.

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HOW MANY MAGAZINES DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO? I subscribe to so many that I couldn’t even guess. We have such a variety in our office. My favorite is Men’s Health… and of course 002 mag.

TEXANS STILL HAVE A REPUTATION FOR BRAGGING. WHAT WOULD YOU BRAG ABOUT? There’s so much to brag about when it comes to Texas. Our economy has held up much better than most states in these hard economic times. We have an incredibly diverse population living, sharing and blending the greatest aspects of so many cultures. The very mention of “Texas” invokes an identity that is recognized worldwide. Few other states can claim that. Why not brag a little?

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER A HIDDEN TREASURE OF HOUSTON? I think the food in Houston is one of its greatest treasures. No matter what cuisine you’re looking for, you can find a fantastic ambassador of it in our immense diversity of restaurants and eateries.

IF YOU COULD STOP AND DO ANYTHING YOU WANTED TOMORROW, THIS WEEKEND, WHENEVER – WHAT WOULD IT BE? I would love to sit on a secluded beach somewhere tropical and forget the busy world for a bit.

Photography by Daniel Ortiz

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EVENT MUSE FALL FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON WHY TO BENEFIT TEXAS CHILDREN’S CANCER CENTER & CANDLELIGHTERS WHERE FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR WHEN SEPTEMBER 15 Fashion and philanthropy enthusiasts packed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse for an early-afternoon fashion show and luncheon benefiting Candlelighters, whose mission is to provide emotional, educational and practical support to children with cancer and their families. Gracing the runway were Candlelighters supporters and cancer survivors styled by boutique owner Lindsay Mousodakis in designer duds from Trina Turk, Pink Tartan, Hunter Dixon and more.

Casey Boettcher, Brittany King

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Frida Dillenbeck, Ofelia Vujhsinovic, Julie Granger

Margaret Morris, Lindsay Mousoudakis

Cindi Priebe, Renee Ditta

Tina Governale, Elizabeth Webster

Rachael Miclette, Katie Stanton

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architecture + design Photography by Gabriella Nissen

SADDLEBACK LEATHER Quality and construction marry perfectly in this Indiana Jones-worthy briefcase by Texas-based (and Texassized) Saddleback Leather. The leather bags boast indestructible structure and generous proportion. Few men can walk past it at 002 headquarters without stopping to admire it. (Yes, it’s that great.) Available in a variety of shades, the rich dark leather satchel carries an heirloom-level quality without the heirloom price tag.

The craftsmanship makes the pieces truly luxurious and they will outlive you…your children, their children and so on. There are no breakable parts like zippers or snaps; they are lined with super-durable pigskin, stitched with industrial marine-grade thread; and

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formed from as few pieces of leather as possible to reduce seams which weaken bags.

Long story short, Saddleback founder Dave Munson scoured local markets, while volunteering as an English teacher in Mexico, for a bag to hold lesson plans but tough enough to endure the rough-and-tumble life in Juarez. Failing to find what he needed, he commissioned a local leather maker to craft the perfect bag – and Saddleback Leather was born. Nothing is quite that simple; for the whole story and videos of the bags in action being attacked by a crocodile in Australia or shark diving in Bora Bora, visit www.saddlebackleather.com. Munson’s whole story is worth the visit.

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BoB Vila

country, Vila is right in his element touring one of the homes, a 2700sf house built in 1893 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

RELIANT INNOVATION AVENUE: autHor aNd tV Star BOB VILA StoPS

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By Nadia Michel | Photography by Jill Hunter

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YOU TURN OFF THE LIGHT AFTER LEAVING A ROOM AND KEEP THE AIR CONDITIONING AT A MODERATE TEMPERATURE. STILL, THERE’S THAT NAGGING FEELING YOU COULD DO MORE TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION. INNOVATION AVENUE, RELIANT ENERGY’S NEW SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT, AIMS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR CONSUMERS TO BECOME AWARE – AND THEREFORE REDUCE – THEIR CONSUMPTION.

Nestled in the Sixth Ward, adjacent to Downtown’s hustle and bustle, sit twelve homes that have been outfitted with gadgets and smart appliances. The street was chosen because it is representative of Houston’s diverse landscape: an eclectic mix of historic homes and new construction. The homeowners will be followed for two years, providing Reliant with enough feedback to expand and deliver the products to a broader audience.

“This proves that old houses don’t have to be energy hogs,” says Bob Vila. The Cuban-American home improvement star (This Old House, Bob Vila’s Home Again and Bob Vila) is officially endorsing Innovation Avenue. The author and producer of numerous projects that aim to protect historic homes and architecture across the

The owners, Doug Shoemaker and Michelle Dugan, have been provided with some upgrades to their attic insulation, smart appliances, home automation, energy monitoring and the Reliant e-sense Home Energy Monitor. “As you turn things on and off, you can see how much energy they use. The monitor compares usage day-to-day and per hour,” says Dugan. The gadget translates usage into real world cost, giving the consumer more decision-making power. “The scary thing is the carbon-footprint feature,” exclaims Shoemaker. Another notable feature is the E-Sense application, which allows homeowners to control power in their home remotely from their mobile device. “We were on vacation recently and were able to turn lights on and off and control the thermostat,” he explains. As a result of knowing how much energy is being used and its cost, consumers might be able to shift their usage from peak time (4-6pm, according to Reliant) to other times of day.

CenterPoint Energy, the company that owns all the poles, wires and meters in Houston, is rolling out the digital communication aspect of the technology. “We are deploying 2.2 million smart meters at a rate of about 80,000 per month,” according to Leticia Lowe, a spokesperson for CenterPoint. By July 2012, all Houston homes will be equipped with the digital meters, enabling consumers to use monitors and other energy-smart technology, if they choose. The meters also automatically report outages.

“The technology is one side of this, but the other side of it is helping homeowners audit their houses, helping them understand what the problems are, whether it be leaky windows or poor insulation,” Vila points out. Reliant’s Filters Made Easy program, a regular home delivery of air filters service, is an easy way to keep heat and air conditioning systems performing at optimal levels. The double-prong approach aims to change the way people use energy, increasing sustainability.

“Texas produces and consumes more energy than any other state. Our per capita rate is also among the highest,” says Mayor Annise Parker. “But this is an example of how increasing efficiency can be easy and effortless for consumers,” she adds.

Parker and the City have endorsed and collaborated on the project, which was partially funded by a grant from the Department of Energy for the modernization of the nation’s electricity grid. “Houston is leading the way,” says Bob Vila.

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wear the right frames

Dana Howard, OD Memorial Park Vision, P.A. | 5535 Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77007 | p: 281.888.9256 www.MemorialParkVision.com

002’S FASHIONABLE MAN ABOUT TOWN CONSULTS WITH DR. HOWARD, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY AND OWNER OF MEMORIAL PARK VISION, ON HOW TO PICK THE BEST GLASSES. SHE SPECIALIZES IN COMPLEX CONTACT LENS FITTING, EYE DISEASE, TRAUMA, DRY EYE AND HAS A PERSONAL INTEREST IN SPORTS VISION AND NUTRITION. THE OFFICE IS A TRUE REFLECTION OF HER STYLE: EFFICIENT, THOROUGH, UTILIZING CURRENT TECHNOLOGY. AND SHE STRIVES TO OFFER A FASHIONABLE AND FUNCTIONAL FRAME COLLECTION. GLASSES ARE A FUNCTIONAL AND VERY FUN ACCESSORY! REMEMBER TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING TO ENSURE A FASHION SUCCESS TO VIEW THE WORLD MORE CLEARLY:

ROUND ANGULAR AND GEOMETRIC FRAMES THAT SHARPEN FACIAL FEATURES

SQUARE OVAL AND ROUND FRAMES

You found a frame you love… but does it fit properly?

DON’T assume you can pick frames alone. If you have a wide bridge, frames without nosepads must sit on the nose without any gaps. This is part of the frame that cannot be adjusted and causes the frame to sit too high or low, altering what part of the prescription you are seeing through.

DO try frames on with the help of a trained optician, who can point out these details.

HEART SHAPED NARROW, ROUND FRAMES THAT SOFTEN THE FOREHEAD.

OVAL SQUARE, RECTANGULAR AND GEOMETRIC SHAPES WHICH ADD ANGLES TO SOFT CURVES

DON’T choose a frame the same shape as your face.

DO play against your natural contours to soften the look and accent your eyes. Round faces should look for rectangular or horizontal styles that make faces appear longer and thinner, whereas square-shaped faces are flattered by oval frames where the temples attach in the center of the frame to avoid emphasizing the chin.

LONG TALL FRAMES THAT HELP CREATE A SHORTER FACE.

DO consider your audience. If you are in a more conservative profession, stick with neutral color such as tortoise, soft black or charcoal frame, rimless or semi-rimless. In a lively, artistic, fashion-driven career? Go bold with color and unique shapes. Young kids at home always pulling on your frames? Flexon technology allows your frames to easily “bounce back” into the proper shape.

DO spring for anti-reflective coating!

If you were unfortunate enough to have old technology, the coating could have crazed, cracked or discolored.

If your prescription is thick, Do pick plastic frames which will hide those thick edges the best, however, still utilize the latest technology in high index materials to ensure the thinnest and lightest lenses possible.

DON’T go for rimless or semi-rimless, which accent the thickest part of the lens.

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DON’T be discouraged! The premium anti-reflective coatings are great for enhancing the clarity of nighttime driving and computer use. New superhydrophobic lenses are also smudge and scratch resistant to ensure your lenses continue to look like new.

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SOMETHIN’ TO CROW ABOUT!

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1. dixie fried chicken cheddar biscuits | 2. shrimp boil dinner | 3. brc interior 4. working chef / partner: lance w. fegen

By Beatrice Allen Photography by Kim Coffman

519 SHEPHERD DR. HOUSTON, TX 77007 713.861.2233 | www.brcgastropub.com

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MENU SELECTIONS salad+soup • Roast Brisket Chef’s Salad sliced brisket, egg, blue cheese, cherry tomato, torn basil, grilled onion, sweet jalapeno $13.50 • New England Clam & Corn ‘Milk’ Chowder bacon, butter, thyme, potato, oyster crackers $6

platters • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (6oz.)

Chesapeake-style, creamy malted slaw, remoulade sauce $20.50 • Smoked Salt Flank Steak garlic-cream smashed red potatoes, wilted spicy spinach $19.5 • Jalapeno Potato Chip Chicken Fried Steak beef tenderloin, cream gravy, fries, sweet jalapenos $19.75 • BRC Pub Burger marinated tomato, mapley bacon, aged cheddar, iceberg, really nice sauce $11.25 • Big MacCock- BRC Pub Burger, English muffin, pork roll, fried egg $13.25 • Burger Sliders (3)- mustard, ketchup, pickle, onion, american cheese $12.75

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A RAINY (FINALLY) SUNDAY NIGHT, WE STROLLED INTO BRC THINKING WE WOULD PROBABLY BE THE ONLY PEOPLE TO WEATHER THE STORM TO EAT. AND WE WERE WRONG. FROM OUR DRIVE DOWN SHEPHERD, ALL THE OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS WERE, WELL, EMPTY AND AT BRC WE WERE LOOKING FOR PARKING ON THE STREET.

It could only mean one thing: If people are willing to venture into the rain, on a Sunday no less, I’m in for some good eats.

Their new fall menu had just rolled out on Wednesday, with it looking a bit different than its previous casual version.

Feeling adventurous and on a hummus kick, we went with their new dual dip for starters.

The dual dip comes with a roasted cauliflower hummus and crudités and hot Maryland style crab dip with Ritz crackers.

After one taste of each dip you’re going to think the serving could be a bit bigger, if only to be able to indulge in just a bit more. The crudités were the norm carrot, celery, grape tomato to the more original green beans, asparagus and red bell pepper. Expecting a round of Ritz beside the crab dip, I was pleasantly surprised to see their version of a Ritz. It’s larger but the flavor is identical. Maybe it’s crushed Ritz baked into larger pieces; whatever the case, its butter flavor is perfect with the rich, warm crab dip. This serving size compared to my entrée was a bit off-balance. From two little condiment-sized bowls, I was about to be flabbergasted with what a “bowl” means here.

Not able to decide between a burger or sliders, I went with the next best thing, their new burger bowl. A sledge of iceberg is covered in chopped burger, fries, avocado, bacon slices, jalapeno, ranch and chili con queso. I know, it’s hard to imagine. The moment I was served my “bowl” (it’s more of a serving bowl than a soup bowl), the only thing I could say was “whoa.”

A quarter to half a head of iceberg lettuce is covered in ranch. Then it’s layered with burger bun chunks, maple bacon, avocado slivers and tomato halves. Then that is covered with a mound of French fries covered in chili con queso (just queso, no chili) and dotted with big jalapeno slices.

Along the perimeter of this mound are chunks of cheese-covered hamburger patty. And the serving is HUGE! It is literally all the components of a burger in a bowl with ten times more lettuce. And the idea is BRILLIANT! I get all the pleasure of eating a burger with minimal guilt. I basically dug around until I found the lettuce and cut it along with everything else, pushing the fries to the side to save them from becoming mush. And although I thought I would be attacking the fries with such setup, they were actually the last item I was interested in eating.

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The flavor of their burger is awesomely addictive. It’s buttery deliciousness. That combined with their maple bacon will leave you speechless. Even my husband was reaching over to steal a couple of bites from this mountain of decadence.

Being that this is a Gastropub and I think they pride themselves on quality, when it came time for dessert, we were informed they were out of their bread pudding until further notice. While this concept might anger some (how do you run out of something on your menu?), to me this is a sign of quality over quantity. I like the idea of fresh ingredients so once the item is out, it’s out. And this not only translated into dessert but also with their daily specials and certain entrées.

Once we considered our options, the husband wanted a good old chocolate shake. Served in a frosty goblet, this giant-sized shake of pure chocolate was right on track with my decadent burger bowl. Using a straw was not an option with its thick but smooth texture.

Feeling full and cozy, it was a good rainy Sunday to be in a pub atmosphere. Made you wish it wasn’t Sunday so we could stay and linger over a few more beverages to really take advantage of this pub. No matter the weather, BRC makes it worth your while with flavorful options in abundant proportions. A definite bang for your buck!

Hours: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11am-2pm Dinner: Sunday-Saturday 5pm-until the last person leaves Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm

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fritz rahr

RAHR & SONS BREWING

brew master

www.rahrbrewing.com

photography by kennon evett

Red Pepper

Beef Jerkey

FAVORITE LATE NIGHT SPOT FOR A BITE WHEN IN HOUSTON? La Griglia has a great atmosphere that I really enjoy!

BEST BREAKFAST? La Peep in Rice Village.

BEST BRUNCH? Cullen’s Upscale American Grille.

WHAT INGREDIENT CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT IN THE KITCHEN AND WHY? Red Pepper – I like my food on fire!

WHAT UTENSIL CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT? BBQ tongs. We are always burnin’ something on the grill.

WHAT’S YOUR PET PEEVE? The proper use of the words “good” and “well.”

FAVORITE BEER? The one in my hand. ;-)

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Favorite sandwich chop Beef Favorite ice cream mix-in/topping Beer and chocolate Favorite truck Food Beef Jerky Favorite picnic spot Beer garden Favorite spot to exercise/run run..... what’s that?

FAVORITE DESSERT? Ice cream, chocolate and beer – preferably all together!

FAVORITE DISH TO COOK WITH BEER? A nice chili or marinade for a steak.

IS THERE A STYLE OF BEER YOU WON’T DRINK? No way – all beer is GREAT beer.

WHAT IS YOUR COMFORT FOOD? See Favorite Dessert above. :-) WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE NEXT BEER TREND? Various flavor profiles of sour beers, not just sour in general, but now breaking off into different

components of sour.

AT HOME, WHAT DO YOU KEEP ON HAND TO SERVE DROP-IN GUESTS? BEER!!!

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO FIND IN YOUR HOME REFRIGERATOR? Ms. Anna’s Hot Sauce from St. Croix USVI. WHAT INSPIRES THE NAMES OF YOUR BEERS? Friends, family and a good cold beer!

WHAT ARE YOUR FLAVOR INSPIRATIONS? Foods such as coffee, desserts, distilled spirits. ;-) WHAT MAGAZINE COVER, OTHER THAN 002’S, WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FEATURED ON? Fortune.

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EMAIL US AT

SAMMY’S WILD GAME GRILL 713.868.1345 3715 WASHINGTON | www.sammyswildgamegrill.com CUISINE SAUSAGE DOGS+BURGERS+SLIDERS THEY ARE NOT KIDDING WHEN THEY SAY WILD GAME. Your options include but are not limited to, buffalo, venison, antelope, pheasant, etc. Not only do these meats raise the flavor factor but they are also high in protein and low in both carbohydrates and cholesterol.

A perk in the battle of to burger or not to burger? Their gourmet burgers, sausage dogs and sandwiches are allnatural, free range as well. Located in the space that used to house Maui Wowi off Washington also means you can get your order to go due to the previously existing drive-thru window. Counter-style ordering with bar height tables and some banquet seating is inside. The

patio provides more seating should the weather permit.

TVs are also located inside for game viewing PLUS a FULL bar. Being that this is a wild game grill, various game references are noted throughout. I tried their buffalo sausage dog with fresh onions and pickle relish.

They offer a variety of toppings aside from those. From their sauce selection, I went with their Habanero ketchup on the side. The meat is definitely gamey but past that, it is tender and hearty with much more flavor than I expected. The soft pretzel bun concept (on burgers too) is a hit!

Their sweet potato fries are the most crisp I’ve had in a sweet potato version. Sammy’s Wild Game Grill is just what Houston needs: new twists to old favorite classics that will entice customers to check it out.

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FELIX 55 www.felix55.com 5510 MORNINGSIDE, NO. 120 | 713.590.0610

FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR www.fuelhealthbar.com

CUISINE AMERICAN/ GLOBAL INFLUENCE

CUISINE HEALTHY MEALS

CHEF MICHAEL KRAMER

CHEF N/A

1005 WAUGH DR. | 713.528.3835

Sandwiched in between D’Amico Italian Market and Baker’s St. Pub is where you’ll find this delightful venture.

Their expansive patio even boasts swings for certain tables and a section of upholstered cushion seating.

CHEF MICHAEL KRAMER, PREVIOUSLY FROM VOICE AND TASTING ROOM CITY chef kramer CENTRE, IS BEHIND THEIR MENU. We started with the ceviche and truffle fries to share while we looked over the entrées.

For lunch, they offer an array of salad, sandwiches, flatbreads and, should one feel extra hungry, some large plates. The ceviche with leche de tigre, cilantro, lime and tortillas chips was fresh, full of citrus flavors with little bits of orange mixed in a subtle version of leche de tigre. Their truffle fries are a balanced blend of parmesan cheese, sprinkled bits of parsley, sea salt and just a touch of truffle. Truffle can be overwhelming when overused but they manage just the right amount for a salty decadent snack. Dare I say, their fries sans truffle rival a certain double arches’ version.

For lunch I did the half sandwich and soup combo. I ordered half a Turkey Panini with garlic aioli, tomato confit and Swiss cheese with a cup of their mushroom soup. My panini was crunchy, full of turkey, gooey cheese – and a half is ideal for lunch. Paired with the mushroom soup that is topped with crushed hazelnuts, truffle goat cheese and porcini powder, my lunch made for a hearty meal suitable for colder weather. After seeing a flatbread being served we couldn’t resist and ordered their Prosciutto one with half left meatless. This sizable portion could be a meal for one hungry patron or great as a starter to share. A crispy, thin crust is layered with ovaline mozzarella, garlic and arugula. It’s delish! For dessert, don’t pass up their gooey chocolate cake served with espresso-infused anglaise and caramel ice cream. It takes a bit to make, so let your server know early.

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Fuel Kitchen located conveniently within reach of FIT gym, in the shopping center near Pei Wei, is set on helping you lose body fat. BY PACKAGING ALL THEIR HEALTHY MEALS IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS IT NOT ONLY LETS YOU PERSONALIZE YOUR MEAL BUT ALSO CONTROL THE PORTION. Not to mention this form of packaging is vegetarian, pescaterian and vegan friendly. By separate, I mean protein packaged alone in a container, veggie in another container and starch in its own container. No more meals where a piece of chicken is on top of rice with some vegetables snuck in the remaining space. You can CHOOSE if you even want the rice or prefer just the veggies. If packaged food isn’t your thing, they have a salad and wrap bar to either order one of their menu items or build your own salad or wrap. All their food choices are carefully monitored to ensure each package has an accurate count of calories, fat, etc. They are trying to help you burn fat after all and consistency is key. For lunch, I picked up a 4oz grilled lemon chicken, steamed green beans with caramelized shallots and brown rice with sesame and scallions. The chicken portion was perfect, and after heating up in the microwave, surprisingly tender and juicy with great lemon and grill flavor still there. They were genius in leaving the green beans a Cannellini, Egg, and Basil Cassoulet bit crispy so they wouldn’t mush with reheating making for perfect green beans straight from the microwave. Nothing is worse then overcooked vegetables. These were awesome! My brown rice serving was plentiful with the sesame and scallions adding just enough flavor to take away the “healthy brown rice factor.” Overall, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable (and fit) and they do an excellent job at squashing the healthy food is flavorless stigma. Their “fuel” does a body good.

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restaurant listings houston | sugar land | the woodlands

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

51fifteen 51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue 5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067 www.51fifteen.com AMERICAS •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492 •2010 West Gray. 832.200.1492 www.cordua.com ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center 800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com AVA KITCHEN+WHISKEY BAR 2800 Kirby. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com

COURSES | At the Art Institute of Houston 1900 Yorktown. 713.353.3644 www.artinstitutes.edu

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

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

ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888 www.zakehouston.com

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

RELISH 3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960 www.relishhouston.com

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

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

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

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

BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600 www.brookstreetbbq.com

DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD 4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889 www.dantonsseafood.com EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD •12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800 www.eddiev.com FELIX 55 5510 Morningside. 713.590.0610 www.felix55.com

BLACK FINN AMERICAN GRILL 1910 Bagby., #100. 713.651.9550 www.blackfinnamericangrille.com BOWL 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218 www.eatatbowl.com CAFE EXPRESS 12 convenient locations in Houston www.cafe-express.com CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848 www.canopyhouston.com CINQ | at La Colombe d’Or 3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750 www.lacolombedor.com

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THE CHELSEA GRILL 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857 www.chelseagrill.com THE GROVE 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321 www.thegrovehouston.com

foundation room

FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB 1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com GLASSWALL 933 Studemont. 713.868.7930 www.glasswalltherestaurant.com HAVEN 2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101 www.havenhouston.com

BARNABY’S 5 Houston locations www.barnabyscafe.com BISTRO ALEX 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.827.3545 www.bistroalex.com

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

hearsay

HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE 218 Travis St. 713.225.8079 www.hearsayhouston.com MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166 www.neimanmarcus.com MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S •1151 Uptown Park. 713.840.7900 •1201 Fannin St. 713.658.8100 • 791 Town & Country Blvd. 713.465.3685 www.mccormickandschmicks.com NOE Four Riverway. 713.871.8177 www.noerestaurant.com QUATTRO 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700 www.fourseasons.com

THE LAKE HOUSE 1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320 www.thelakehousehouston.com VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470 www.hotelicon.com WHICH WICH 711 Louisiana St. 713.222.2999 www.whichwich.com YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com ZELKO BISTRO 705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691 www.zelkobistro.com

asian

bar-b-que

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

les givral’s kahve

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

breakfast+coffee+ diners+juice bars 11TH ST. CAFÉ 748 E. 11th St. 713.862.0089 ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 www.antidotecoffee.com ARAYA artisan chocolate 2013 W. Gray St. 832.967.7960 www.arayachocolate.com

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

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

PAGODA [vietnamese] 4705 Inker St. 832.673.0400 www.pagodabistro.com

CAFÉ BRASIL 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993 www.brasilcafe.net COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com

ra sushi

CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283 www.cravecupcake.com

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

RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 •12860 Queensbury Ln. #234, CityCentre 713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com

DIRK’S COFFEE 4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319 www.diedrich.com

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

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

DOWN HOUSE 51801 Yale St. 713.864.3696 www.downhousehouston.com

CONVEY SUSHI 803 Congress. 713.518.7219 www.conveysushi.com

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

EMPIRE CAFÉ 1801 Yale St. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net

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

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

FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ 1842 Fountain View.

713.785.9060

HONG KONG DINER "Now Dim Sum" 909 Franklin St. 713.236.1688 www.hongkongdinerhouston.com

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

FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR 1005 Waugh Dr., #C www.fuelhealthbar.com

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HARRY'S RESTAURANT CAFE 318 Tuam St. 713.528.0198 www.harrysrestaurantcafe.com INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE 1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR •5709 Woodway. 713.334.4036 •4024 Bellaire Blvd. 713.665.5388 www.islandgrillhouston.com KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737 www.kraftsmenbaking.com KRAFTSMEN CAFE 611 West 22nd St. 713.426.1300 www.kraftsmencafe.com MORE THAN CAKES 1100 West Dallas. 713.652.5135 www.morethancakes.com

THE COFFEE GROUNDZ 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 www.coffeegroundz.net

CHUTNEY’S INDIAN 1010 Lamar. 713.571.2010 www.chutneyshouston.com

THE FRUIT PALETTE 2413 Rice Blvd. 713.523.7848 www.thefruitpalette.com

KIRAN’S 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 www.kiranshouston.com

TINY BOXWOOD’S •3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224 •3636 Rice Blvd. 713.667.3402 www.tinyboxwoods.com

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

cajun+creole +southern THIS IS IT SOULFOOD 2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920 www.thisisithouston.com TREEBEARDS 5 Houston locations www.treebeards.com ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK 601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.8328 www.zimmslittledeck.com ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER 1119 Pease. 713.759.2001 www.zydecolouisianadiner.com

european OCTANE COFFEE+WINE LOUNGE 3402 N. Shepherd. 281.974.1693 RUSTIKA CAFÉ 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226 www.rustikacafe.com SALENTO WINE CAFE 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SPRINKLES CUPCAKES 4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929 www.sprinkles.com SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES 3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427 www.ilovesugarbabys.com SWEET CityCentre.

713.647.9338 www.sweethouston.com TAFT STREET COFFEE 2115 Taft. 713.522.3533 www.taftstreetcoffee.org THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com THE BUFFALO GRILLE •3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663 •1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663 www.thebuffalogrille.com

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PONDICHERI 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.522.2022 SHIVA 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com

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

BISTRO LE CEP [french] 11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985 www.bistro-lecep.com

CANDELARI’S 14545 Memorial Dr. 281.497.0612

BRASSERIE 19 [french] 1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.net

RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000 www.granducahouston.com

BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french] 4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715 www.meatballs.com A Warehouse Full of Food, Friends, Families and Fun! Great Kids Menu! Large and Small Groups Welcomed. Open 7 Days A Week.

Deliveries and Catering Available.

CHARIVARI [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 www.charivarirest.com FEAST [european] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788 www.feasthouston.com

TONY MANDOLA’S 1212 Waugh. 713.528.3473 www.tonymandolas.com

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

TRATTORIA IL MULINO 945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600 www.ilmulino.com

PHILIPPE REST+LOUNGE [french] BLVD. Place. 713.439.1000 www.philippehouston.com

VALENTINO Hotel Derek 2525 West Loop South.

713.850.9200 www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022 www.thequeenvicpub.com

indian ASHIANA 12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555 www.ashiana.cc

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

HABANEROS MEX-GRILL 3017 Milam. 713.523.1010 www.habanerosmexgrill.com

cafe piquet CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban] 5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031 Dine-In/Catering www.cafepiquet.net

BERRYHILL [texmex] 3407 Montrose. 713.523.8226 www.berryhillbajagrill.com

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

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

LATIN BITES CAFE [peru] 1302 Nance St. 713.229.8369 www.latinbitescafe.com

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

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

DECCO CAFE 5120 Woodway Dr. 713.963.8273 www.deccocafe.com

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

EL GRAN MALO [mex] 2307 Ella Blvd. 832.767.3405 www.elgranmalo.com

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

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

OCEAN’S [cevicheria] 819 W. Alabama. 713.520.7744 www.oceansceviche.com

EL PATIO [mex] 6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410 www.elpatio.com

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

EL REY [cuban-mex] 4 Houston locations www.elreytaqueria.com

RUBY TEQUILA’S 2616 Louisiana. 713.522.7829 www.rubytequilas.com

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

SAMBA GRILLE (south american) 530 Texas. 713.343.1180 www.sambagrillehouston.com

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

TACOS A GO-GO 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 www.tacosagogo.com THE LEMON TREE [peru] 12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690 www.thelemontreeonline.com TILA’S [mex] 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654 www.tilas.com

latin ARGENTINA CAFE 3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

GUADALAJARA DEL CENTRO 1201 San Jacinto. 713.650.0101 www.guadalajarahacienda.com

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 17 Houston locations Catering 888.392.2287 www.freebirds.com Sugarland | Katy | Beaumont Nederland | Conroe

tintos

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TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com YELAPA PLAYA MEXICANA 2303 Richmond Ave. 281.501.0391 www.yelapatime.com XUCO XICANA [mex] 2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181 www.elpatio.com

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

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

PINK’S PIZZA 4 houston locations www.pinkspizza.com PIOLA 3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241 •2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800 www.starpizza.net

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

713.827.1120 •2405 W. Alabama. 713.520.5999 www.flemingssteakhouse.com MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 •1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com MO’S 1801 Post Oak Blvd. 713.877.0720 www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 5839 Westheimer Rd. 713.780.7352 www.pappasbros.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 6213 Richmond Ave. 713.789.2333 www.ruthschris.com

niko niko’s NIKO NIKO’S •2520 Montrose. 713.528.1308 •301 Milam @ Market Square. www.nikonikos.com PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese] 12151 Westheimer. 281.558.0416 •Downtown COMING SOON www.phoenicia-deli.com

pizza ALTO PIZZERIA 2800 Kirby Dr. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 914 Main St. 713.654.4444 www.bombaypizzaco.com DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA 500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com FRANK’S PIZZA 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 www.frankspizza.com

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

SUGAR LAND BROOKSTREET BBQ 1418 Highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams Trace Blvd.

281.565.5881 CARRABBA’S 2335 Highway 6. 281.980.4433 www.carrabbas.com CUPCAKE CAFE 16525 Lexington Blvd. 281.242.2744 www.cupcakecafeoftexas.com GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA 16535 Southwest Freeway.

281.265.2280 www.grimaldispizzeria.com

JAPANEIRO’S [sushi+latin] 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 www.japaneiro.com LA MADELEINE 2675 Town Center Blvd. N. 281.494.4400 www.lamadeleine.com NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR 14019 Southwest Freeway.

281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net PERRY’S GRILL 2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727 www.perryssteakhouse.com PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE 16200 Kensington Dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com RAJIN CAJUN 16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704 www.ragin-cajun.com THAI COTTAGE II 4723 Sweetwater Blvd. 281.313.0707 www.thai-cottage.com THE BURNING PEAR 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com WASABI [sushi] 14019 Southwest Freeway.

281.242.3899 WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE 945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS BENIHANA [asian] 1720 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.292.0061 www.benihana.com BROOKLYN CAFÉ •4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. 281.298.7488 •3091 College Park Dr. 936.273.8880 www.thebrooklyncafe.com CAFFE DI FIORE [italian] 10110 Woodlands Pkwy., Ste. 900.

281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT 10700 Kuykendahl Road.

281.298.8422 www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

DIMASSI’S [ethnic] 1640 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.363.0200 www.dimassisbuffet.com GENGHIS GRILL [asian] 9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745 www.genghisgrill.com GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE 1400 Research Forest Dr. 281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com HONEY BEE HAM + DELI 4747 Research Forest Dr. 281.364.9200 www.honeybeehamthewoodlands.com

MASA’S SUSHI 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. 281.298.5688 www.sushimasahouston.com P F CHANG’S 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.203.6350 www.pfchangs.com SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA 25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200 www.sitarcuisineofindia.net SWEET BELLA ITALIAN KITCHEN 202 Sawdust Road. 832.585.0066 www.sweetbellaitalian.com THE MELTING POT 19075 Interstate 45. 936.271.7416 www.themeltingpot.com

downtown

galleria+uptown

midtown montrose + shepherd museum district

outer loop rice village river oaks

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kirby

warehouse district downtown galleria+uptown

midtown montrose + shepherd

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002houston magazine If you haven’t caught the Wave, here’s what you should do. With traffic conditions, construction and road closures from special events, it is best to call about 20 minutes before you are ready for a pickup to see how long it will be before a bus is outside. info@thehoustonwave.com

washington

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By Elloria Lindley

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THE WASHINGTON CORRIDOR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION provides business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals with the opportunity by way of a forum to educate, equip and empower their businesses by networking and communicating their needs within the boundaries of the WCBA and its community.

WWW.WCBA-HOUSTON.COM

YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING NEW AND INTRIGUING IN THE WASHINGTON CORRIDOR. THE AREA IS STILL IN A STATE OF CONSTANT CHANGE AND STILL SEAMLESSLY ASSURES TO BRING GREAT PEOPLE, AMAZING PLACES AND SPECTACULAR THINGS TOGETHER IN AN EXCLUSIVE WAY. WITH A VARYING SELECTION OF CUISINES IT’S NO SURPRISE THE AREA IS ALSO CALLED RESTAURANT ROW. JUST LIKE THE STREET ITSELF, LAURENZO’S PRIME RIB RESTAURANT HAS ALSO BEEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION, EXPANDING AND ADDING A PATIO. THE SPACIOUS SITTING AREA IS EQUIPPED WITH TWO LARGE PLASMAS. AT THE OPPOSITE END OF WASHINGTON IS THE RECENTLY OPENED COPPA RISTORANTE ITALIANO, BRINGING A BIG BITE OF ITALY WITH CHARACTER AND AMBIANCE. COPPA CAPTURES THE TRADITIONAL HISTORY OF ITALY AND PLACES IT ON ONE FORK. SHOWCASING ITS ABILITY TO HAVE AN ASSORTMENT OF DIFFERENT FLAVORS AND NATIONALITIES ALL IN JUST A SHORT SPRINT IS THE 1920’S HUGHES HANGAR – JUST A HOP, SKIP AND JUMP AWAY. HUGHES IS A SPEAKEASY GASTRO LOUNGE WITH FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE WASHINGTON CORRIDOR IS FLOURISHING, GIVING FOODIES OF ALL LEVELS THE ABILITY TO NIBBLE ON THEIR FAVORITES.

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WASHINGTON

SPOTS…

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

KEEP IT CLEAN CARWASH 3700 Washington. 713.426.3877 www.keepitcleancarwash.com

ANDY’S 1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

KWIK KAR 2710 Washington. 713.869.9008 www.kwikkarofhouston.com

AMERICAN TITLE-HEIGHTS 5225 Katy Frwy., #510.

713.864.5335 www.americantitleheights.com

ROCKEFELLER HALL 3620 Washington. 713.869.3344 www.RockefellerHall.com

AT&T 920 Studemont, #700.

713.802.9950 BEDROCK CITY 4602 Washington, #A. 713.862.0100 www.bedrockcity.com CAMERA CO-OP 801 Durham Dr. 713.522.7837 www.cameracoophouston.com CHASE 4720 Washington, #A. 713.802.0100 CRICKET 4922 Washington. 713.862.8775 FIRESTONE 1502 Washington. 713.224.1733 www.FirestoneCompleteAutoCare.com

INTEGRITY BANK 4040 Washington. 713.335.8700 www.ibanktx.com I SOLD IT HOUSTON 4720 Washington. 713.426.4266 www.isoldithouston.com IVISION 920 Studemont, #800.

713.862.0500 www.ivisionhouston.com JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS 4500 Washington, #100.

713.741.2266 www.jamescraigfurnishings.com

SSQQ DANCE STUDIO

AEON THEATRIX 1824 Spring, #222.

1-888-669-AEON (2366) www.aeontheatrix.com

ROCKEFELLER HALL

AEON THEATRIX

business

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

BEAVER’S 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 www.beavershouston.com BEER ISLAND 2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670 BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT 3939 Washington. 713.861.7171 www.berripop.com BIG STAR 1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560 www.bigstarbar.com BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY 720 Shepherd Dr. 713.572.2565 www.block7wineco.com BRANCH WATER TAVERN 510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777 www.branchwatertavern.com

SSQQ DANCE STUDIO 1431 W. 20th. 713.869.0777 www.ssqqdance.com

BRC 519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233 www.brcgastropub.com

STATE FARM INSURANCE 22 Waugh Dr. #340.

713.426.4440

BRIXX BAR 5110 Washington. 713.864.8811

THE AMISH CRAFTSMAN 5555 Washington. 713.862.3444 www.amishcraftsmanfurniture.com THE RESERVE SUPPLY CO.

2205 Washington. 713.750.9582 www.reservesupplycompany.com T-MOBILE 4720 Washington. 713.868.5866 www.t-mobile.com URBAN CLEANERS 9200 Studemont, #200.

713.880.9910 WABASH ANTIQUE & FEED STORE 5701 Washington. 713.863.8322 www.wabashfeed.com

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

BUFFALO WILD WINGS 3939 Washington. 832.356.2980 www.buffalowildwings.com CANDELARI’S 6002 Washington. 832.200.1474 www.candelaris.com CANYON CREEK CAFÉ 6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885 www.onioncreekcafe.com CATALINA COFFEE 2201 Washington. 713.861.8448 www.catalinacoffeeshop.com CEDAR CREEK CAFÉ 1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623 COPPA 5555 Washington. 713.426.4260 www.copparistorante.com

food+drink

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

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

DARKHORSE TAVERN 2207 Washington. 713.426.2442 www.dhtavern.com

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4720 WASHINGTON AVE. | 713.880.8444 BUSINESS REAL ESTATE

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

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

www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com

LIBERTY STATION 2101 Washington. 713.640.5220

NOX 4701 Nett. 281.701.4248 www.noxhouston.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA 5602 Washington. 713.681.3645 www.eltiempocantina.com

HUGHES HANGAR 2811 Washington. 281.501.2028 www.hugheshangar.com

LUPE TORTILLA 1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040 www.lupetortilla.com

FITZGERALD’S 2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838

KING FU SALOON 5317 Washington. 713.864.0642 www.kungfusaloon.com

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

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

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

EI8TH 5102 Washington. 713.880.3500

FOX HOLLOW 4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117

EL REY TAQUERIA 910 Shepherd Dr. 713.802.9145 www.elreytaqueria.com

HICKORY HOLLOW 101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300

FIVE GUYS 3939 Washington. 713.426.5558 www.fiveguys.com

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PAGODA BISTRO & BAR 4705 Inker St. 832.673.0400 PANDORA 1815 Washington. 832.296.6220 PATRENELLA’S 813 Jackson Hill St. 713.863.8223 www.patrenellas.net

PIZZITOLA’S BAR B CUE

ooking to purchase your dream home or sell a preexisting home? Look no further!

Rose Team Realty (RTR) can assist you buying any property on the market – and, with its “90-Day Sales Guarantee” will slice its listing commission in half if a satisfactory offer for a client’s home is not obtained within 90 days of listing the property.

For five years, the Washington Corridor has been home to a family-owned (father and son duo—John and Scott Rose, respectively, with one part-time realtor, Linda Vela) independent real estate brokerage firm that prides itself on providing potential buyers the tools they need to search for ideal properties on their own, leaving the choice of when to involve one of their licensed real estate professionals up to the buyer. With over 17 combined years of realtor experience and an earnest, deep passion for personally connecting with each client to understand and reach their objectives and goals, both John and Scott Rose remain successful in aiding home buyers and sellers in their decisions.

Per John, “Rose Team Realty concentrates on residential home sales.

With buyers, our market territory is broad; we can aid them to find John Rose | Scott Rose a home in almost any part of town they desire. Our buyers stem mostly from repeat business or referrals. Social media has proven instrumental in developing buyer clients. Because listings require extensive attention, our firm’s listing focus is on resale homes located within a few miles from our office; our target market for listings comprises ZIP codes 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009 and 77019. With more tools available from the Houston Association of Realtors, RTR can specify many listing parameters including price range, year built, owner occupancy and even mail carrier routes. We also offer the “Buyer Refund to Listing Clients”; basically, if you list your home through our firm and we assist you in purchasing your next home, we’ll refund 1% of the purchase price. So, no doubt, you clearly get results with the Rose Team! Scott and I are both involved with all of our clients, which allows us to provide seamless service to everyone, consistently.”

Per Scott, “As a native Houstonian, I am well aware of how much the city has changed and continues to change. This helps me to foresee changing markets and how to manage same to benefit our clients. The relationship between a home buyer or seller and his agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. At Rose Team, we strive to continually improve our services, and we do so by intensely listening to our clients and by taking their needs and desires into deep consideration.”

Now, that’s plain sweet...just like a rose!

Stay up-to-date on all of the real estate trends affecting the Houston area, particularly the inner loop market, on the newly implemented, Rose Team Realty Blog. For an updated list on RTR’s properties, Houston area property search, neighborhood guide and the RTR Blog, visit www.intownhouston.com.

PIZZITOLA'S BAR B CUE 1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283 www.pizzitolasbbq.com PORCH SWING PUB 69 Heights Blvd. 713.880.8700 www.porchswingpub.com

WASHINGTON SPOTS...WASHI

ROSE TEAM REALTY www.intownhouston.com

By Susan M. Bynam | Photography by Jaime Lagdameo

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ZOES KITCHEN 4000 Washington. 713.861.9637 www.zoeskitchen.com

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

health+beauty

SALT BAR 4216 Washington. 713.868.5155 SAM’S CAFÉ 920 Studemont. 713.861.1109 SANCTUARY LOUNGE 2420 Washington. 713.861.7300 www.sanctuaryhouston.com SAWYER PARK SPORTS BAR 2412 Washington. 713.398.8442 www.SawyerParkHouston.com SOMA 4820 Washington. 713.861.2726 www.somasushi.com

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

CURA YOGA 1824 Spring. 713.839.9642 www.curayoga.com

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

DESIGN DENTAL GROUP 4500 Washington, #700.

713.869.0334 www.Design-DentalGroup.com EGMA’S SALON 4620 A Washington. 713.880.8319

THE DUBLINER 4219 Washington. 713.861.2300

EXPERT NAILS 4120 Washington. 713.864.5525

THE LOT 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 www.thelothouston.com

JOY YOGA CENTER 4500 Washington, #900.

713.819.9390 www.joyyogacenter.com

TQLA 4601 Washington. 281.501.3237 www.tqlahouston.com W GRILL 4825 Washington. 713.861.9933 www.wgrilltogo.com WASHINGTON DRINKERY 4115 Washington. 713.426.3617 www.washavedrinkery.com

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

WEST-END PILATES 4219 Koehler. 832.867.1059 www.westendhoustonpilates.com

home

STAR PIZZA II 77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241 www.starpizza.net

THE COUNTER 4601 Washington. 713.966.6123 www.thecounterburger.com

SAWYER DENTAL 1919-3A Taylor St. 713.864.3993

MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL CENTRE 920 Studemont, #500.

713.869.0600 www.ddsforyou.com MEMORIAL PARK VISION 5535 Memorial Dr. #1.

281.888.9256 www.memorialparkvision.com

MEMORIAL BY WINDSOR 3131 Memorial Ct. 713.864.7602 www.windsorcommunities.com ROSE TEAM REALTY

ROOSEVELT 5219 Washington. 713.869.8779

BLISS DAY SPA 701 Shepherd Dr. #100.

713.864.8787 www.blissdayspa.biz

SATORI SALON 3616 Washington. 713.869.2444 www.satorisalons.com

ROSE TEAM REALTY 4720 Washington, #B-1.

713.880.8444 www.intownhouston.com SABINE ST. LOFTS

REIGN LOUNGE 4105 Washington. 713.869.0404

CROSSFIT H-TOWN

REBEL’S HONKY TONK 5002 Washington. 713.807.7040 www.rebelshonkytonk.com

BAYOU CITY SMILES 4000 Washington, #201.

713.518.1411 www.BayouCitySmiles.com

MERCER SALON 5555 Washington, #R. 281.888.9810 www.mercersalon.com

WEST-END PILATES

QUIZNOS 920 Studemont. 713.880.1401 www.quiznos.com

CURA YOGA

WASHINGTON SPOTS...WASHINGTON SPOTS...WASHINGTON SPOTS...WASHINGTON SPOTS...WASHINGTON S

WASHINGTON SPOTS...WASHI

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SABINE STREET LOFTS 150 Sabine Street. 713.221.3400 www.SabineStreetLofts.com TEXAS REAL ESTATE & CO. 2420 Washington. 713.337.1410 www.txreco.com

FOR ADVERTISING JASON BROWN jbrown@002mag.com ALEX PEREZ perez@002mag.com

OR CALL

713.223.5333

URBAN LIVING 5023 Washington. 713.868.7226 www.urbanliving.com

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club+lounge review

By Clayton Graves Photography by Daniel Ortiz

prohibition al capone approved 5175 westheimer road. | houston, tx 77056 281.940.4636 | www.prohibitionhouston.com

THIS IS NO ORDINARY CLIP JOINT, GIN MILL, JOLLY UP OR WINGDING. NO SIREE, PROHIBITION, A NEW SPEAKEASY INSPIRED BAR, IS BRINGING ALL THE GOOD TIMES OF THE 30’S (MINUS THE BANK ROBBERIES AND TOMMY GUNS) TO A GALLERIA NEAR YOU. LOCATED NEXT TO WHERE THE OLD FOX SPORTS GRILL USED TO BE, PROHIBITION HAS A PASSION FOR VINTAGE-STYLE REVELRY, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, WELL-CRAFTED MIXED DRINKS. THESE

MASTERS OF MIXED DRINKS GO THROUGH A FOUR-STAGE TRAINING PROCESS

While the folks at Prohibition like to call their brand of bartending “high volume mixology,” I like to call it “holy crap that’s a good drink!” Which is exactly what I said when I tasted the Victoriana Slapstick – a glorious mixture of two types of gin, citrus, parsley and what I believe to be muddled angel wings. Mmmm, heavenly. My friend and patron of the fine wines ordered the Fresh Elegance, a refreshing little concoction of Sauvignon Blanc, Grey Goose Le Poire and a hint of cherry tomato. Yes, trust in the tomato, it won’t disappoint.

Other notables on their cleverly named drink menus: the Get Up & GO, a mix of vodka infused with tobacco leaf, espresso, sweet vermouth, and chocolate (which has now replaced my morning coffee); the White Bison, a mixture of Zubrowka, Kahlua, a shot of cream and nutmeg (which has now replaced my eggnog at Christmas); and the formidable Berry Blue Blaze, a whiskey punch that is lituh – really on fire (which is now going to be the cause of my house burning down this weekend).

The drink dazzling and showmanship is no mere coincidence at Prohibition. These masters of mixed drinks go through a four-stage training process: Apprentice, to Bar Smith, to Bar Chef, to the highly revered Mixologist. All of this in order to bring YOU a perfectly balanced libation. So, tip well and your taste buds shall be rewarded.

While this could easily be a one-trick pony of a bar, and a great trick it is, what every provider of stiff drinks understands is that food helps the body and mind…well, keep partying. And the menu at Prohibition doesn’t disappoint. It’s all about social dining with shared plates of tasty tenderloin tips, savory truffle fries, fancy pants escargot tossed in Aglio e Olio herbed butter and a bevy of mouthwatering pizzas. The food frenzy doesn’t stop here – come November, they’ll be adding brunch to their

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weekend menu. Saturday will be a little more low-key for the family types, while Sunday Funday will come complete with live music, a bloody mary cart and all the pretty patio people-watching you can stand.

Now that you get the gist, there’s also an upstairs that the manly men types will enjoy. The Voyager Room, a steampunk inspired lounge decorated with massive clock cogs, plush sofas, vintage crates, and cool copper accents, overlooks Westheimer to help your inner 30’s gangster come out and play. You can rent this sweet little spot out for the nite and/or put your name on the list for the upcoming “Sinatra Nights.” Yes, it’s time to suit up, grab a high ball and argue with your friends about why you should be the Dean Martin of the group. And as they would never forget about the ladies, Prohibition will soon be offering authentic swing classes to anyone willing to cut a rug circa 1933.

If you’re looking for legit cocktails, refreshing customer service, a jam-packed calendar of events and a tasty new food menu, then as my inner 30’s gangster would say, a night out at Prohibition might just blow your wig.

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EVENT HOUDINI’S HEIST WHY VIP SOIREE WHERE HOUSTON CITY HALL WHEN OCTOBER 8-9

Art lovers celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Bayou City Art Festival with a magnificent VIP soiree. The exclusive event featured the famous vanishing art finale act – the “Art Heist.” Magicians and illusionists captivated guests, while others flocked to the Tarot card readers. Stilt walkers floated across the plaza wowing the crowds. Guests partook in the magic and mystery on the steps of City Hall while enjoying magical delectables, spell-casting cocktails and enchanted works of art and supernatural entertainment.

Compiled by Pixie Ibañez

Events / Photo Credit HOUDINI’S HEIST Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com THE ORIGINAL GREEK FESTIVAL Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com FOUNDATION ROOM’S THIRD ANNUAL PAJAMA PARTY Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com LWI 2011 FALL GIVING+RECOGNITION LUNCHEON Photography by Brad Sechler for lastnightpics.com 5TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT Photography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com

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EVENT THE ORIGINAL GREEK FESTIVAL WHY 45TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATION WHERE ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL COMPLEX WHEN OCTOBER 6-9

Growing attendance over the years continues to create excitement, not even the rain could deter Houstonians from the fun. Hundreds of fans flocked this year to once again soak (literally) themselves in the rich Greek culture. The four-day festival boasted a busy slate of live music, folk dancing and plenty fabulous food. Opa!

CHECK OUT ALL THE PARTIES IN HOUSTON @ 002MAG.COM EVENT FOUNDATION ROOM’S THIRD ANNUAL PAJAMA PARTY WHY JUST FOR FUN! WHERE FOUNDATION ROOM AT HOUSE OF BLUES HOUSTON WHEN SEPTEMBER 16

Tons of partygoers came out in their sexiest sleepwear to the Third Annual Pajama Party. Some dressed up in playful lingerie, silk teddies, Hugh Hefner smoking jackets, boxers and bath robes, while the more conservative dressed in sweats, tshirts, and did I see someone in a onesie? Beds were made up in the Bronze Peacock Room while DJ Notorious had everyone dancing until 2 am.

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EVENT LATIN WOMEN’S INITIATIVE 2011 FALL GIVING AND RECOGNITION LUNCHEON WHY CONTRIBUTION CEREMONY WHERE THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON WHEN OCTOBER 7

More than 200 LWI members gathered at The Junior League of Houston to celebrate the six nonprofit organizations awarded financial contributions for 2011 – Child Advocates, Crisis Intervention, Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School, El Centro de Corazon, Neighborhood Centers and the University of Houston Center for Mexican American Studies. A raffle was held and among the prizes were a designer belt, complimentary dinner and TUTS White Christmas tickets for 4 couples, and three huge baskets with Goya products.

Be sure to join us at Porsche West on November 3, to celebrate this men’s issue. The party is from 7–9pm EVENT 5TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT BENEFITING THE HEALTH MUSEUM WHY RAISING FUNDS FOR THE MUSEUM EDUCATION AND EXHIBIT PROGRAMS WHERE THE DOWNTOWN CLUB - PLAZA WHEN SEPT 9

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Houston’s high rollers made it a night to remember.

Set among the stars at The Downtown Club - Plaza with panoramic views of downtown Houston from the 49th floor of One Shell Plaza. Event sponsor Momentum Audi had dazzling wheels on site, plus a soiree of food and signature drinks flowed along with the live music and casino gaming like black jack, roulette and craps. And the poker tournament saw some serious play. It was a great time for all!

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BARS + CLUBS + LOUNGES + WINE BARS LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F 1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com MAINSTAGE B LM 2016 Main St. 713.751.3101

downtown C&F DRIVE INN B 6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704 CHAPEL SPIRITS B 534 Texas St. 281.300.1568 www.chapelspirits.com CHAR BAR B F 305 Travis. 713.222.8177 DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium L 410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474 EIGHTEEN TWENTY B 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 www.myspace.com/1820bar ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611 FLYING SAUCER B 705 Main St. 713.228.7468 www.beerknurd.com

MOLLY’S PUB B 509 Main. 713.222.1033 www.mollyspubs.com PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR B 500 Texas St. 281.300.1568 www.pbrhouston.com PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR B 1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383 www.petesduelingpianobar.com RESERVE 101 B 1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101 www.reserve101.com SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel C 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 www.aldenhotels.com SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ B LM 909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299 www.sambucarestaurant.com

HOUSE OF BLUES

SHARK BAR B 534 Texas. 281.300.1568 www.sharkbartx.com SHAY MCELROY’S B 909 Texas Suite A. 713.223.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com

HOUSE OF BLUES B LM 1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blues www.hob.com/houston JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA B LM 1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011 JET LOUNGE L LM 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 www.thejetloungehouston.com LA CARAFE W 813 Congress. 713.229.9399 LONE STAR SALOON B 1900 Travis. 713.757.1616 LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS Bl 500 Texas St. 281.300.1568 www.luciesliquors.com

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SKYLINE BAR & GRILL B 1600 Lamar. 713.739.8000 STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L 909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888 www.thestatebar.com THE BREWERY TAP B 717 Franklin. 713.237.1537 THE B.U.S. BAR SB 1800 Texas. 713.222.2287 THE DIRT B 1209 Caroline. 713.426.4222 www.dirtbar.com TOC BAR C 711 Franklin. 713.224.4862 www.tocbar.net VENUE C+L 719 Main. 713.236.8150 www.venuehouston.com

galleria+uptown BAR 12•21 @ MORTON’S L F 5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 www.mortons.com BELVEDERE L 1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271 www.belvedereinfo.com BLVD 610 LOUNGE B+L 3005 West Loop. 832.875.3997 www.blvd610.com CLUB 26 TEN C F 2610 Sage. 713.974.4000 www.myspace.com/club26ten PAPARRUCHOS B F 3055 Sage. 713.212.3178 www.paparruchos.com PLANETA BAR-RIO C 6400 Richmond. 832.251.3178 REMINGTON BAR B F St. Regis Hotel 1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631 www.stregis.com/houston RICHMOND ARMS B 5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722 www.richmondarmsonline.com ROXY C 5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703 www.clubroxy.com THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 THE TASTING ROOM W •1101-18 Uptown Park.

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

heights 6TH STREET BAR & GRILL B F 2701 White Oak. 713.880.5999 ANDY’S B F 1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423 BEER ISLAND B L W 2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670

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

CONTINENTAL CLUB B 3700 Main. 713.529.9899 www.continentalclub.com

RICH’S C 2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606 www.richsnightlife.com

BOOM BOOM ROOM B F 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740 www.myspace.com/ boomboomroomhouston

DOGHOUSE TAVERN B 2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118

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

CEDAR CREEK CAFÉ B F 1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623 DAN ELECTRO’S GUITAR BARLM 1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707 www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE

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

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE L 114 Gray. 713.526.3423

C

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

FITZGERALD’S B LM 2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838 www.fitzlivemusic.com

EPIC LOUNGE L C 3030 Travis. 713.522.2531

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

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

ESCOBAR L C 2905 Travis. 281.701.4248 www.escobarhouston.com

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

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

FRONT PORCH PUB B 217 Gray. 713.571.9571 www.frontporchpub.com

UNION BAR B+L 2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916 www.myspace.com/unionlounge

PROHIBITION B L 5175 Westheimer. 281.940.4636 www.craftofcocktails.com

GLITTER KARAOKE B 2621 Milam. 713.526.4900 www.glitterkaraoke.com

WHISKEY CREEK B 2905 Travis. 713.526.9985 www.whiskeycreekhouston.com

THE CORKSCREW 1308 W. 20th St. 713.230.8352 www.houstoncorkscrew.com

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

WONDER BAR B L 2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083 www.wonderbarhouston.com

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JUNCTION SB 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768

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

611 B 611 Hyde Park. 713.528.1582

13 CELSIUS W 3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466 www.13celsius.com 3RD BAR B F 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282 BAR MUNICH B sb f 2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008 www.barmunich.com BRAZOS RIVER BOTTOM B F 2400 Brazos. 713.528.9192 www.brbhouston.com CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE B F 2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com COACHES SB 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 www.coachesjv.com COMMUNITY BAR B 2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576

KOMODO’S B 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501 LITTLE WOODROW’S SB 2306 Brazos. 713.522.1041

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NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B 2913 Main St. 713.526.2220 www.art-bar.net PUB FICTION SB F 2303 Smith. 713.400.8400 www.pubfiction.com RED DOOR C L 2416 Brazos. 713.526.9383 www.reddoormidtown.com REPUBLIKA L 2905 Travis. 713.526.4225

ABSINTHE L F 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575 www.absinthelounge.com AGORA B F 1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 www.agorahouston.com ANVIL+REFUGE B F 1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622 www.anvilhouston.com AVANT GARDEN B+L LM 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 www.avantgardenhouston.com BLUR BAR B 710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447 www.blurbar.com BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR W F 307 Fairview. 713.269.0859 www.barboheme.com

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

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

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

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

CATBIRDS B 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 www.catbirds.com

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

CECIL’S B 600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

RUDYARD’S B F 2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM 4100 Montrose. 713.522.9021 www.cezannejazz.com

SHERLOCK’S B F 1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881

ETRO LOUNGE B 1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876 www.etrolounge.com GRAPPINO DI NINO M 2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002 GRIFF’S SB 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 www.griffshouston.net GUAVA LAMP L 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 www.guavalamphouston.com

SIDEBAR @ GRAVITAS B 807 Taft. 713.522.0995

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SONOMA WINE BAR W 2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463 www.sonomahouston.com SOUTH BEACH C 810 Pacific. 713.529.7623 www.southbeachthenightclub.com THE FLAT B 1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528 www.barflathouston.com

J.R.’s B 808 Pacific. 713.521.2519

THE HARP B 1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827 www.theharphouston.com

LOLA’S DEPOT B 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342

THE NEXT DOOR B L 2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712

MCELROY’S PUB B 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com METEOR B 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 www.meteorhouston.com

THE STAG’S HEAD B 2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199 www.stagsheadpub.com THE TAVERN SB F 1340 W. Gray. 713.522.5152 www.thetavernongray.com

MONTROSE MINING CO. B 807 Pacific. 713.529.7488

VELVET MELVIN PUB B 3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798

NUMBERS C 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.numbersnightclub.com

VINTAGE L 2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200 www.vintageloungehouston.com

ORANGE SPORTS BAR SB 1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920 PJ’S SPORTS BAR B 614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748 www.pjssportsbar.com

ZIMM’S B L 4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002 www.zimmsbar.com ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK B L 601 Richmond. 713.527.8328

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outer loop 300 HOUSTON BOWLING B 925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207 www.300houston.com DENIM BAR B F 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com FIREHOUSE SALOON C LM 5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962 www.firehousesaloon.com HUSH C 15625 Katy Frwy. 713.330.4874 www.hushonline.com THE DERRICK TAVERN B LM 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 www.thederricktavern.com THE TASTING ROOM W CityCentre. 281.822.1500 www.tastingroomwines.com VINE WINE ROOM W 12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463 www.vinewineroom.com YARD HOUSE B F 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.

CityCentre. 713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com

rice village ARMADILLO PALACE B F 5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700 www.thearmadillopalace.com BAKER STREET PUB B LM 5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900 www.bakerstreetpub.com BRIAN O’NEILL’S B 5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603 www.brianoneills.com BRONX BAR B 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691 ERNIE’S ON BANKS SB 1010 Banks. 713.526.4566 www.erniesonbanks.com HUDSON LOUNGE L 2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020 www.hudsonlounge.com

KAY’S LOUNGE L 2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858

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

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

LIZZARD’S PUB B C 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

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

MERCER LOUNGE C 3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132 www.mercerhouston.com

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

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

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

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

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

RON’S PUB B 1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820 www.ronspub.com

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SAM’S BOAT B 5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628

BAR MALATESTA B 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000

SIGNATURE LOUNGE L 5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087 www.signatureloungehouston.com

BIG WOODROW’S B F 3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653 www.bigwoodrows.com BLANCO’S B 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072 BLVD LOUNGE B F 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111 CAPONE’S B LM 4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010 www.caponeshouston.com CHAMMP’S SB F 1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333 www.champps.com COVA W •5600 Kirby. 713.838.0700 •5555 Washington. 713.868.3366 www.covawines.com CRU W 2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463 www.cruawinebar.com DOWNING STREET B L 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 www.downingstreetpub.com KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB B 2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486 www.irishpubkenneallys.com

SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE B 5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768 www.spotlightkaraoke.com STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 www.stereolivehouston.com THE BAR B InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200 THE BIG EASY B LM 5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999 www.thebigeasyblues.com THE RAILYARD B 4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000 www.railyardhouston.com

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

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THE RED ROOM L 2736 Virginia St. 713.520.5666 www.redroomhouston.com

outer loop rice

UNDER THE VOLCANO C 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282

warehouse district downtown galleria

W XYZ BAR B 5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

village river oaks

midtown montrose

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Bea Here Now By Beatrice Allen

HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE AND I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. THIS GIRL LOVES HER HOLIDAY SEASON. I’VE COME TO THE REALIZATION THAT IT’S MORE THE FEELING OF TOGETHERNESS AND OVERWHELMING LOVE AND THANKFULNESS THAT MOVES ME ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR AND LESS ABOUT THE HOLIDAY HOOPLA. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A FULL HOUSE, WHETHER YOU’RE A FAMILY OF TWO OR 12, BURSTING WITH LAUGHTER, SMILES, LOVE AND FOOD. THE LITTLE THINGS ALSO BRING DELIGHT. LIKE A PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE, OR A HOLIDAY CUP, EVEN THE CHANGING COLORS OF THE REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUP WRAPPERS TO THE APPROPRIATE HOLIDAY – IT MAKES MY HEART GROW. SO LONG AS THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT GROWS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON I’LL BE IN LUCK! THIS MONTH, I KEPT MY MEALS AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE. FROM A SEXY SANDWICH TO A HUMMUS OBSESSION, IT’S SAFE TO SAY YOU WON’T HAVE TO SKIP DESSERT TO FIT INTO YOUR NEW YEAR’S DRESS WITH THESE OPTIONS. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOURS!

SEXY SANDWICH TIME! VIDA SEXY TEX MEX 4224 San Felipe St. 713.961.9200 Yes, the name is peculiar.

And the rules might be questionable to some, i.e., no one under the age of 18 allowed. But the food ain’t too shabby. We dropped in for lunch one afternoon per recommendation from my husband who works around the corner. A few other tables came in at the same time with the same look of curiosity. We started with an order of queso and both ordered the fish sandwich. (Another recommendation from the hubs.) Their queso is pretty awesome. It comes with meat, so be aware. Sort of reminiscent of Jose’s dip at another Tex Mex establishment that shall go nameless. Their fish sandwich is tempura battered, served atop lettuce, tomato, red onion and a refried bean spread, and it too was delicious. The bread reminds me of Brown Bag Deli’s bread which translates to awesome in my opinion. And the tempura fish version is quite light. The whole sandwich is quite light with a bean spread filling in for a mayo-based sauce.

Chef Humberto came out to welcome us and ask us about our meal which we found comforting. Both the owner and the chef could be seen making rounds to ensure customers were pleased with their orders. A sight this customer likes to see and hear.

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CREPES AL FRESCO RDG + BAR ANNIE 1800 Post Oak Blvd.

713.840.1111 www.rdgbarannie.com Their patio is a great spot to enjoy cooler temperature, get a good meal with stellar service and a bit of people watching in between. On one of those cooler temperature Sundays, we dropped in to dine al fresco. To start, the menu options are solid. So much so that deciding what you might be in the mood for will probably change more than once. I started with their grapefruit and avocado salad which was just that.

Grapefruit and avocado slivers are presented atop a mound of iceberg lettuce. Not exactly the salad I had envisioned. A different presentation would make this salad more aesthetically pleasing for RDG. My entrée though lived up to RDG standards. Scrambled egg crepes are served with a creamy avocado, cilantro salsa and two strips of Applewood smoked bacon.

Although crepes, it was light and the perfect serving.

Only two and not jumbo-sized.

MEATBALL MADNESS COPPA RISTORANTE ITALIANO 5555 Washington Ave. 713.426.4260 www.copparistorante.com Aside from being a sexy restaurant for a date, the couple of times I’ve frequented have been spot on. I’m a sucker for their meatballs. You can order just meatballs (an order of 3) or larger pasta plate, mafalda with meatballs.

I’ve been more aware of my metabolism lately, and as such my diet has had to change so I ordered the plain meatball version with a side of their green beans. If you cook vegeta-

bles you are aware how easy it is to overcook them and be left with mush.

Luckily for this dinner service, that was NOT the case.

My green beans came out with the perfect crunch, in a tomato relish with olive bits mixed throughout. A simple idea I might have to replicate at home. The meatballs are a perfect balance of moist and tender heartiness.

HUMMUS, HUMMUS, HUMMUS ZOËS KITCHEN 4000 Washington Ave. 713.861.9637 www.zoeskitchen.com My recent overload with hummus continues and lucky for me (and you) Zoës offers a pretty light, perfect for lunch hummus salad plate. A little Greek salad comes served with a healthy serving of hummus and pita bread for dipping. If this is too light for you, a cup of their chicken orzo is the perfect complement.

Although it seemed like I was eating a lot, I had just enough of greens, protein and starch to get me full without zapping my energy. Their soup will also be ideal once the weather decides to dip down.

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By Lance Scott Walker Photography Peter Beste

ASHLEI

mayadia

SO TELL ME ABOUT YOUR RECORD. THE MAYADIA PROJECT IS SLATED TO COME OUT THIS MONTH? Yes, end of November. It’s basically my first solo album.

It’s been a work in progress. I’ve been a poet, I’ve been an actress, I did a couple of poetry shows when I worked for this independent theatre company back in 2003, 2004. I did two poetry shows where it was my work; me presenting it. I had a dancer and a guitarist to help me with some sounds and stuff and did like about a 45-minute to an hour show of me doing my poems. This is my first time taking all of me and putting it into song form and presenting it this way, so it’s been a while. I started the project in 2007, right after The 144 ELiTE’s AgreeAbles +vs- DisAgreeAbles was released, but life has to happen in order for these things to come through.

IT DOES. It does, so it’s taken years, but I’m really, really excited about it and I’ll probably have about 11 to 13 songs on it. I do have some poem songs where I begin the song melodic and then it ends with a poem. It’s basically the story of Mayadia, which is me, and I guess my awakening. It’s a lot of looking into yourself, getting over some hurdles and bumps, some hip-shaking music, some things you might bob your head to.

WHAT DID THE 144 ELITE TEACH YOU AS FAR AS SONG STRUCTURE, PEELING BACK THE LAYERS AND PUTTING TOGETHER THE PIECES OF A SONG? Well, The 144 ELiTE was so unique, that project, because me and JusTice [AllaH] had just met Dope E and K-Rino and everybody and we were all just hanging out in Dope’s studio for days and days and I just

watched how the vibe worked. I watched how you tune in, and I watched how you keep writing. You might write a verse, but you keep writing until it sticks. It really is like a feeling. I understand the formula and stuff like that for pop music and radio music. I understand that. But I really learned with 144 ELiTE is breaking some of those molds, and just really tuning in to what the music is saying, and allowing yourself to just write.

I think that’s one of the biggest things. I just watched these dudes bust out 16 bars. They just write. They don’t judge. They just write and write and just come back and keep going. I watched 144 ELiTE come together organically, and then JusTice was doing Supreme Mathematics around the same time, so I really learned a lot about allowing it to be channeled, so to speak. I don’t think the guys would use that word, but they’re channeling. They’re reaching in from some place and pulling this out. They’re pulling it out. They keep working and keep creating, and I really respect that work ethic. That really taught me a lot, to just keep going. I didn’t beat myself up for not sticking to the timeframe I had.

YOU’VE GOT TO. THOSE ARE THE SONGS, AND THAT’S THE WAY THEY COME TOGETHER, BUT THE WAY THAT THE ALBUM UNFOLDS IS ANOTHER. I got Independent Music 101 with the 144 ELiTE. Putting songs in certain orders, how you want them to flow, and the whole concept of an album actually having a concept. A whole piece to it instead of having an album that has songs that really are not related in any kind of way. Kind of like a salad as opposed to a gumbo, going back to the idea of presenting a body of work that is a connected thought.

SO THEN WHAT’S THE CONNECTED THOUGHT OF THE MAYADIA PROJECT? Free yourself, fools! (laughs) That’s basically what it is, because as I put it out there and I started doing songs, I just... that’s my essence. I’m an only child, a weird little... I can be alone by myself and talk for hours and days at a time and I don’t care. You really get into the space where you really allow yourself to be who you are. Loving yourself unconditionally. Being able to even look at the everyday, mundane things and see the magic in that. The magic in growth. I have a song called “Sea Legs,” that was a poem song. I had this hook in my head, this little bridge in my head that came to me in ‘07 or ‘08 and I was like ‘damn, I wish I had some music to go with this.’ And then it starts to come together... basically “Sea Legs” is about me being a mermaid of sorts, deciding to get out of the water and get on the land so I could walk. Letting the air sustain me instead of choking me, because a lot of times you start to realize who you are, even the bright stuff and the dark parts of it... you can get really afraid of it. You want to polish things up. And I really found a peace in allowing myself to not know. Allowing myself to not be perfect, allowing myself to be free in whatever it is. If I have a childlike outlook, like an optimistic outlook, it’s not a bad thing. It doesn’t mean that I’m naive, it just means that... it’s okay to be happy. It’s okay to go there. It’s okay to want that, and actually cultivate that in your life, as opposed to having to have a chip on your shoulder and be a roughneck, to put walls up that don’t allow people to accept grace and love when it comes to them. For real!

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36. They get what’s coming to them 38. Intellects 39. Banquet platform 41. Treatment for parkinsonism 43. Stroke near a hole 44. Rosters 46. Grand-scale stories 48. Morse code message 49. All together 51. Radio interference

53. Ask for in advance 55. Saw-tooth mountains 58. Republican forerunner 60. Penny : dollar, as ____ : rupee 61. Uses 67. Omega preceder 68. Greek marketplace 69. India’s first prime minister 70. Like the girl from Ipanema 71. Site of ancient Sheba 72. The arms of Morpheus 73. Win at musical chairs DOWN 1. Palindromic lady 2. Giraffe cousin 3. They’re filers of a sort 4. Wooly creature of old 5. Chicken-king connector 6. ‘’Oui’’ opposite 7. Encumbrance 8. Allude 9. High praise 10. His wife turned to salt 11. Wildebeest

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