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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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by Gabriella Nissen

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his issue is perfect for a woman six weeks from giving birth (as of print). I am all about food + drink, and that’s the theme this month. I don’t need to tell you that Houston is hot on the foodie map.

We also explore the foraging trend with which we are fascinated. It’s been huge in other cities, and there’re a few local chefs who have been using local foragers for a while. Our cover shot by Creative Director Gabriella Nissen was inspired by the sustainable method of foraging for native growing plants.

We’ve also got a special section where local restaurants share their latest and greatest, so be sure to peruse this section prior to booking your next reservation.

Last month I sat at the Monthly Community Table Meal at Uchi while head chef Yoshi Katsuyama wowed with an incredibly authentic Japanese meal. It was full of new textures and flavors opening my palette and mind to a culinary adventure. Dinners are held the second Monday of every month; guests are chosen at random by submitting their email at houston@uchirestaurants.com.

Carla Valencia de Martinéz Editor-in-Chief

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NOT THE HEAT, THE MOSQUITOS OR THE SWEAT DRIPPING DOWN OUR BROW COULD KEEP US FROM FROLICKING IN THE LUSH FORREST FOR OUR COVER SHOT. MARIE BOONE WITH PAGE PARKES HOUSTON WAS A NATURAL FOR OUR FORAGING ROLE. MARZI FATEMIZADEH STYLED HER IN A GORGEOUS AUBERGINE GOWN BY OSCAR DE LA RENTA FROM ATRIUM (2040 W. GRAY | WWW.ATRIUMRTW.COM) WITH JEWELRY BY DE PETRA AND J.CREW. SHERRI EVETT CREATED THE PERFECT HAIR AND FLAWLESS FACE TO COMPLIMENT THE LOOK. BOOTS, EDITORS OWN. CREATIVE DIRECTOR, GABRIELLA NISSEN, AN AVID GREEN THUMB HERSELF AND ASPIRING FORAGER, CREATED THE PERFECT LIGHT TO CAPTURE THE SHOT.

Photography by Batli Joselevitz

We asked some on Houston’s long-time restaurateurs to share their stories.

How they got started, the failures and being on top today. If there’s one thing about Houston, it’s that restaurants open and close and it’s not easy to remain open past 10 years. Most of these guys all have been in the industry for well over that.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 | FEATURES

WHO’S WHO

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4 letter from the editor 6 features + who’s who 8 on our radar 10 calendar 12 FOOD + DRINK 14 life itself is the proper binge 18 open 20 taste of the town – stephanie druley 22 bakeries 24 foraging 36 club review: neil’s bahr 37 bar|club|lounge listings 42 foodie destination: lima, peru 44 ARTS UN international day of peace 46 museum district 48 art houses 50 gish at the movies 51 fresh arts

52 LOCAL + COMMUNITY 53 nonprofit: slow food houston 54 where to live: cinco ranch 56 people of houston 57 lone star court, austin 58 scene 60 STYLE + LEISURE 62 things I love 64 fat finds 66 mentertainment 68 DESIGN FEATURE treehouse 70 houston map 71 uptown map 72 downtown map 73 phone shot 74 the brew|crossword puzzle

PUBLISHER | OWNER alejandro martinéz ext 2 a.martinez@002mag.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF carla valencia de martinéz ext 3 c.valencia@002mag.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR victoria bartlett CREATIVE DIRECTOR gabriella nissen ext 8 gaby@002mag.com ART DIRECTOR alex rosa ext 4 arosa@002mag.com SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR batli joselevitz ext 9 batli@002mag.com ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE dalila jara ext 7 dalila@002mag.com | mobile 281.966.5105 OUTSIDE ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES jordan campbell jordan@002mag.com | mobile 832.492.5731 william king w.king@002mag.com | mobile 832.788.3738 carlos valencia cevalencia@002mag.com | mobile 713.855.1584 jason brown jbrown@002mag.com | mobile 832.537.8904 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE luca tommasi accounting@002mag.com PHOTOGRAPHERS vlady ambia, cody bess, max burkhalter, kennon evett, arthur garcia, sarah miller, gabriella nissen, daniel ortiz, anthony rathbun, sarah miller CONTRIBUTING WRITERS michael cook, marzi fatemizadeh, sarah gish, jodie eisenhart, mai pham, vico puentes, scott ward CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS kimberly park, julie soefer, jack opatrny, brett buchanan, ricardo merendoni, holly qualman, jack thompson, erin hicks, meredith flaherty, stephanie adams, mark knight, shannon lawson, ray redding, roswitha vogler, www.lastnightpics.com CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATOR paige moore INTERNS ida sameri

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ON OUR RADAR | CALENDAR

RADAR

Ooh La La photo by Kimberly Park

THE WOODBRIDGE BY ROBERT MONDAVI CARING COOLER NOT ONLY HOLDS ALL YOUR PICNICKING ESSENTIALS, BUT ALSO DONATES 100% OF PROCEEDS TO THE NO KID HUNGRY CAMPAIGN. THE COOLER IS ON SALE FOR $35 ON WWW.AMAZON.COM THROUGH SEPTEMBER, FOR NATIONAL HUNGER AWARENESS MONTH.

Ooh La La is taking September sweetness to another level with their new line of wedding treats – hand-decorated shortbread cookies, cupcake cake truffles and pops, traditional wedding cakes, wedding cupcakes and wedding dessert bar – I do! 23920 Westheimer Parkway, 770 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 500, 20155 Park Row.

SEPTEMBER IS HUNGER ACTION MONTH – EACH YEAR, HOUSTON FOOD BANK PROVIDES MORE THAN 64 MILLION NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, SENIOR CENTERS AND OTHER AGENCIES, FEEDING 800,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. SADLY, NEARLY HALF THE PEOPLE SERVED ANNUALLY ARE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18.

LOCALLY, THE THEME FOR THE MONTH IS HUNGER BITES, BITE BACK, WHICH HAS A DOUBLE MEANING PLUS A CALL TO ACTION: ONE, HUNGER IS A BAD THING; TWO, THAT IT HAS A PAINFUL, BITING EFFECT ON THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM IT; AND THREE, WE CAN ALL “BITE BACK” BY TAKING ACTION TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED. THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK HAS PLANNED SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THIS MONTH LIKE HOUSTON CITY HALL WILL BE COLORED ORANGE, THE OFFICIAL COLOR OF HUNGER RELIEF – SEPTEMBER 8–11. A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES THE #HELPIE – A SELFIE SNAPPED WHILE VOLUNTEERING AND HELPING OTHERS AND POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS SUCH AS FACEBOOK, TWITTER, PINTEREST AND INSTAGRAM. THERE’S A LIST OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH INCLUDING HAPPY HOURS FOR HUNGER, THE HUNGERGAME FINALE, THE GREAT AMERICAN MILK DRIVE, FOOD DRIVES AND SO MUCH MORE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.HOUSTONFOODBANK.ORG OR CALL 713.223.3700.

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Founded in 1994, Convoy of Hope is a faithbased organization dedicated to feeding the world. The Four Star Charity recognized by Charity Navigator for 11 consecutive years has served more than 65 million people. Their second annual fundraiser, feedOne, returns to Mr. Peeples to fight child hunger on September 25, with a goal to raise $100,000. Currently, Convoy of Hope feeds more than 146,000 children in 11 countries around the world. Houston radio personality, Rod Ryan from “The Rod Ryan Show” on 94.5 The Buzz, will emcee the event where all proceeds – including the cost of admission – will be used to feed hungry children.

Tickets to the event cost $75 each, and include VIP access to the event, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and special entertainment. Mr. Peeples is located at 1911 Bagby Street in Houston. For more information and to buy tickets, please visit www.feedonehouston.org.

CHURRASCOS OPENS A 5TH LOCATION, IN THE CHAMPIONS AREA OF NORTHWEST HOUSTON, IN THE FALL MAKING THIS THE 9TH CORDUA RESTAURANT IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. THE NEW LOCATION WILL SEAT 200 GUESTS IN ADDITION TO 50 ON A COVERED PATIO. The Periwinkle Foundation will be hosting Houston’s Premier Sommelier Competition and Wine Tasting, October 2. More than 13 of Houston’s best sommeliers will compete for the title of Iron Sommelier, while guests enjoy hand-selected wines that showcase a wine theme selected by the sommelier. In addition to the competition, a big board auction and Making A Mark Children’s Art Sale will round out the evening. Individual tickets are $150, or $1,000 for the Aficionado Package Triple Threat that includes two tickets and a case of hand-selected is a fusion of art, wine with tasting notes by Ben Roberts. The music and fashion and Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa at 6pm. it’s coming to downtown

MEMORIAL CITY MALL ADDED NEW STORES FOR BANANA REPUBLIC, CHIPOTLE AND ZALES JEWELERS LAST MONTH, WITH RELOCATED AND RENOVATED RETAILERS INCLUDING LENSCRAFTERS, JOURNEYS AND TRUDY’S HALLMARK.

Women’s Health and FEED host their 3rd annual RUN10FEED10 event. Join thousands of runners on September 27at 8am for the fight against hunger. Tickets are $35. Race starts at Finish Strong Sports, 6426 Washington Avenue, Houston 77007.

BLUE CURE RAISES AWARENESS FOR PROSTATE CANCER AT THE 5K BLUE CURE NIGHT RUN. BLUE WILL LIGHT UP THE NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER 27 AS RUNNERS START AND FINISH AT SAM HOUSTON PARK. ENTRY STARTS AT $20.

SAM HOUSTON PARK, 1000 BAGBY STREET, HOUSTON 77002.

Houston at Bayou Music Center September 13.

Dandee Warhol, Shelbi-Nicole and Daniel Anguilu are a team of young accomplished artists who have worked together throughout the years but have never shared an exhibit until now. Warhol, founder of War’House Visual Studios in Midtown, has had his work featured locally and nationally including The New York Times. His work is imbedded with pop culture motifs that instantly make you happy with pops of color.

Shelbi-Nicole was named by the Houston Press as one of the top 10 local painters, and Anguilu’s murals, featured on buildings throughout the city, so struck 002houston magazine that his work has graced our cover. A fashion show by Wish boutique and DJ set by Dave Wrangler, live music from Sol Cat and Houston’s own The New Mercies will round out the event. Tickets are available through Live Nation, www.livenation.com.

Woodland Park welcomes a brilliant new housing development, Woodland Park Views, to one of the best locations in town.

The architects and their partner have surpassed the standards of a normal residence and created luxurious and unique homes, each with elevator access Pop Shop Houston and Anne Marie D’Arcy Photography create a special and to an expansive rooftop deck four stories above the ground, with spectacular views unique wedding event, Handmade Weddings on September 20 and 21 from from The Galleria to Downtown. One mile away from Houston’s historic Heights 10am–6pm at Spring Street Studios. Entrance fee is $20 and includes small bites, and one mile away from vibrant Downtown, the homes are nestled among the drinks and six free workshops in which all the participants will get to keep their trees of the park and connected to all of the activities our city has to offer. projects. 1824 Spring Street, Houston 77007.

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Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Fiesta Sinfonica 6pm Wortham Center Houston Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2pm

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Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs.

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Discovery Green- Zumba 6:30pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Grassroots Choir 7:30pm Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs. LA Angels 7:10pm

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Wortham Center Houston Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30pm

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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Lyle Lovett and his Large Band & Robert Earl Keen 7pm Wortham Center Brilliant Lecture Series: The Texas Tenors 7pm

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Main Street Theatre Peace in Our Time 7:30pm Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs.

Cleveland Indians 7:10 Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 7:30pm Wortham Center Houston Ballet: From Houston to the World 7:30pm

SEPTEMBER

09/27 – Wortham Center Houston Ballet: From Houston to the World 7:30pm | Da Camera: St. Lawrence String Quartet’s Haydn Discovery 8pm Discovery Green Kayak Camp 11am NRG Stadium Texans vs. Washington Redskins noon–3pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Jason Alexander – An Evening of Comedy & Song 2pm Wortham Center Houston Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2pm

PERFORMING ARTS + CONCERTS + SPORTS + FESTIVALS + GENERAL INTEREST

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Houston Museum of Natural Science Delicate Balance Metamorphosis of The Monarch Butterfly – The Photographs of Theresa DiMenno, Monday–Sunday 9am–6pm thru the end of the year.

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Miller Outdoor Theatre El Grito featuring Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles 7:30pm Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs.

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Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 7:30pm Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians 7:10 Rice Stude Concert Hall Miró Quartet 7:30pm

Bayou Music Center Little Mix 7pm Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 7:30pm Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs.

Cleveland Indians 7:10

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Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 2 & 7:30pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Watts Plays Rachmaninoff 8pm Main Street Theatre Peace in Our Time 3pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Kung Fu Hero 8pm Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners 1:10pm | NRG Center Houston Fine Art Fair 11am–6pm | 19th Annual Texas Home & Garden Show 11am–5pm Wortham Center Houston Ballet: From Houston to the World 2pm

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Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 2 & 7:30pm I TUTS Underground: Reefer Madness 3pm | House of Blues The Pretty Reckless 6pm | Passafire 7pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: TV’s Greatest Hits 7:30pm Main Street Theatre Peace in Our Time 3pm | Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse 1 & 4pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Once upon a Time 8pm NRG Stadium Texans vs. Buffalo Bills noon–3pm | Wortham Center Houston Ballet: From Houston to the World 2pm

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Bayou Music Center The Piano Guys 8pm Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 7:30pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Swing Jive & Pop! Into Dance 11am

Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 7:30pm I TUTS Underground: Reefer Madness 7:30pm House of Blues The Airborne Toxic Event 7pm Main Street Theatre Peace in Our Time 7:30pm | Miller Outdoor Theatre Cinderella in Spain 11am Toyota Center Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with Steve Winwood 7:30pm Wortham Center Brilliant Lecture Series: A Conversation with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein: From Nixon to Obama 7:30pm

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

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Miller Outdoor Theatre Heritage Blues Orchestra 8pm Bayou Music Center Needtobreath: Rivers in the Wasteland World Tour 8:30pm Cullen Performance Hall Jason Mraz 8pm Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Linkin Park: Carnivores Tour with Thirty Seconds to Mars and AFI 6:30pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Jason Alexander – An Evening of Comedy & Song 8pm

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Bayport Cruise Terminal Centennial Family Fest Celebrates Houston Ship Channel’s 100th Birthday 2–6pm Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Brad Paisley: Country Nation World Tour 7pm Discovery Green Blissful Warrior Yoga 9am | Young Writers Workshop 10:30am | Recycling Saturdays 11am | Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Jason Alexander – An Evening of Comedy & Song 8pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Mary Wilson and Freda Payne Sing the Legends 8pm | Wortham Center Houston Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30pm

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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ZZ Top & Jeff Beck 7pm Miller Outdoor Theatre ¡Bienvenido, Andrés!

8:30pm Toyota Center Aziz Ansari 8pm Wortham Center Houston Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30pm

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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Luke Bryan: That’s My Kind of Night Tour 7pm Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 8pm House of Blues Conor Oberst 8pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Watts Plays Rachmaninoff 8pm Main Street Theatre Peace in Our Time 8pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Salsa y Salud 7pm Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners 7:10pm NRG Center Houston Fine Art Fair 11am–7pm

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Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 8pm I TUTS Underground: Reefer Madness 8pm House of Blues Citizen Cope – Clarence Greenwood Recordings 10th Anniversary Tour 7pm | Lee Fields & the Expressions 8:30pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: TV’s Greatest Hits 8pm Main Street Theatre Peace in Our Time 8pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Cinderella in Spain 11am | Splendid China IX 8pm Wortham Center SPA: The Passing Zone 7:30pm | Houston Ballet: From Houston to the World 7:30pm

Discovery Green Funpalooza 9am House of Blues Lily Allen 7pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Opening Night Concert with Andres 7:30pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Incredible India – The Life of Guatama Buddha 8pm Sam Houston Race Park Color Festival 11am–5pm Wortham Center Houston Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30pm

Bayou Music Center Jeanne Robertson 8pm Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival 5pm Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 2 & 8pm Jones Hall Houston Symphony: Watts Plays Rachmaninoff 8pm | Main Street Theatre Peace in Our Time 8pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Kung Fu Hero 8pm Minute Maid Park Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners 6:10pm NRG Center Houston Fine Art Fair 11am–7pm | 19th Annual Texas Home & Garden Show 10am–7pm| Wortham Center Ballet: From Houston to the World 7:30pm | SPA: Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host 8pm

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Women’s Health RUN10FEED10 race www.run10feed10.com Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Drake vs. Lil Wayne 7pm Hobby TUTS: Victor Victoria 2 & 8pm I TUTS Underground: Reefer Madness 3 & 8:30pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Splendid China IX Toyota Center Marc Anthony 9pm Wortham Center Houston Ballet: From Houston to the World 7:30pm | Da Camera: St. Lawrence String Quartet’s Haydn Discovery 8pm

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT

ALLEY THEATRE alleytheatre.org BAYOU MUSIC CENTER bayoumusiccenter.com CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION woodlandscenter.org DISCOVERY GREEN discoverygreen.com HOBBY 713.315.2525 thehobbycenter.org

HOUSE OF BLUES hob.com JONES HALL 713.227.3974 houstonfirsttheaters.com MAIN STREET THEATRE 713.524.6706 mainstreettheater.com MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE 832.487.7127 milleroutdoortheatre.com

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OPEN | TASTE OF THE TOWN | CLUB REVIEW

Photography by Batli Joslevitz

FOOD +DRINK

BASHE’S ARTISANAL PASTRIES These are not your everyday pastries. Bashe’s is rooted in history dating back to 1949, after World War II, when Bashe’s parents Emanuel and Elvira Bleier immigrated from Bucharest, Romania to Mexico City bringing with them Elvira’s confections. Together they perfected the Garabato cookie, a double-layered chocolate drizzle cookie that literally melts in your mouth in utter perfection. They run a European dessert tradition in their bakery that still exists today.

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The youngest of their children is Bashe, who has lived in the United States for 26 years and shares her family’s legacy through Bashe’s Artisanal Pastries. The delectable pastries speak for themselves, whether indulging in the Garabato cookies, Bashe’s cookies, Chocolate Cake Rigoyanchi (which will change your life) or Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake.

Order these and others online or contact them for custom orders. www.bashespastries.com

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IF YOU’RE INTO FOOD, CHANCES ARE YOU ALREADY KNOW THE LOCAL, CURRENT HOT SPOTS AND DON’T NEED US TO TELL YOU. WHAT INTERESTS US IS HOW SOME OF THOSE HOTSPOTS, AS WELL AS WELLESTABLISHED SPOTS, HAVE MADE IT. THE HIGHS AND THE LOWS, THE GOOD AND THE BAD. HERE WE ASKED A BUNCH OF MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN THE FOODIE WORLD WHERE THEY STARTED, HOW LONG THEY’VE BEEN DOING IT, SOME OF THEIR FAVORITES AND MORE.

ALBA HUERTA Years in the business: 14 years What would you change today?

Meaning of bar name? A mint I wouldn’t change much, if anything julep is a Southern icon. The bar at all. Once the doors open and the is classic cocktail bar that celebar is a reality, everything else brates Southern regional flavors seems so small in comparison of and spirits that are relative to the the overwhelming joy to be open.

South.

What advice would you give your Any memorabilia or whatnot from young self just starting out? first bar? One of my regulars paintTo get more sleep while you can. ed a portrait of me behind the bar Why do you think Houston is such at Timberwolf. She snapped a pica foodie town? We have a ture of it at the time and recently diverse influence of cultures and we posted to FB. support local talent.

First signature cockThis is the perfect OTHER RESTAURANTS tail? Bitters Bitters combination that IN TOWN Cocktail made with allows the city to What’s your favorite? I Averna Bitters and showcase itself can’t pick. I have favorite Angostura Bitters. through the homedishes. Cacio Pepe – How big was your first grown talent.

Coltivare, Pappardelle – bar, either sf or # of What restaurant that Poscol and the Summer employees? Small – 8 is no longer do you Salad from Paulie’s. Best bargain? Hugo’s Brunch on employees total. miss the most?

Sundays.

La Jalisciense in the Montrose.

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Julep

Photo Courtesy Tony's

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OTHER RESTAURANTS IN TOWN What’s your favorite? For Tex-Mex – Loma Linda for puffy tacos; sushi mf sushi; and I need my Kenny & Ziggy fix once a week – egg salad.

Most romantic? Fleming’s on W. Alabama because the staff treats everyone special.

Up-and-comer? Bernie’s Burger Bus. Best bargain? Loma Linda.

LEE ELLIS BRC Gastropub, Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar, Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, Petite Sweets Years in the business: 16 years Starting job in the industry: Owning Tonic/Tryst.

Meaning of restaurant name?

Liberty Kitchen – Americana, freedom, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

I have a stockpile of great names with great meanings.

Any memorabilia or whatnot from first restaurant?

I have two of the cheetah print chairs from Tonic/Tryst in my living room.

First signature dish?

Disco Dumplings at Jenni’s Noodle House, those are named after me.

What’s the biggest setback you’ve ever had? Open heart surgery.

What would you change today?

I would have more parking.

What advice would you give a young entrepreneur today? Find a mentor and listen, listen, listen. And whatever you think it costs – double it.

What restaurant that is no longer do you miss the most? Felix’s, both the Kirby and Lower Westheimer locations.

What do you think of the minimum wage increase? No problem because we pay higher than minimum wage.

TYSON COLE

Photo by Brett Buchanan

Uchi and Uchiko in Austin. Uchi Houston.

Years in the business: 12 years Starting job in the industry: Dishwasher at Kyoto Japanese restaurant in 1993.

Meaning of restaurant name? Uchi means “home.”

First signature dish? Tuna and goat cheese sashimi.

Uchiviche.

How big was your first restaurant, either sf or # of employees? 3,800sf, 40 employees.

What influenced you—type of food, décor of restaurant?

The respect, love and attention to detail the Japanese had for each other and their food.

What critique did you listen to (guests, critics, family)?

As a sushi chef I had direct feedback and critique from my

OTHER RESTAURANTS IN TOWN What’s your favorite?

Dolce Vita.

Most romantic? uchi Up and comer? Oxheart.

Best bargain? Anything authentic Vietnamese.

TONY VALLONE Tony’s, Ciao Bello, Vallone’s, Tony’s “At Home” Catering

Years in the business: West Nile virus in 2003, OTHER RESTAURANTS Too many to count. the first year of the outIN TOWN Starting job in the break. I almost died.

What’s your favorite? industry: Dishwasher.

What advice would you China Gardens, El Maison First signature dish? give a young entrepreUp-and-comer?

Neapolitan-style braciola neur today? Don’t go into 60 Degrees Mastercrafted Best bargain? Whataburger and pasta with seafood, the restaurant business! which no one had done What advice would you yet in Houston. give your young self just How big was your first restaurant, starting out? There’s nothing like either sf or # of employees? 18 experience, trial and error. tables, 18 employees, give or take.

Why do you think Houston is such What influenced you — type of food, a foodie town? décor of restaurant?

Because we are a mélange of people When I opened Tony’s on Post Oak, it from all over the world, affluent, was a combination of the New York multi-ethnic, well traveled. We are a restaurants Quo Vadis and Pavilion. “can-do” city with a general quest for What’s the biggest setback you’ve culinary excellence. ever had? I was diagnosed but beat

guests for my first 12 years, every day. My biggest critics to date: my first sensei, and my amazing wife.

What advice would you give your young self just starting out? Get ready, your whole world is about to blow up!!

How has social media, e.g., YELP, changed your business?

Social media is the way now, the norm. Everything we do from start to finish now in the industry has some footing with social media. It’s a welcome sea change to me. Going out to eat now is even more fun; you get to have an opinion and let the whole world know it in real time. Eating out is even more interactive and that plays to how all of us live our lives now.

How do you feel about doggie bags? The guests ordered and paid for the food. Doggie bags are added hospitality. Love it.

What do you think of the minimum wage increase? We are fortunate enough to have a situation at our restaurants that already allows for everyone to make a fair wage. Whatever they decide politically, our primary focus will always be to take care of our Uchi family.

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ROSIE CARRABBA

Carrabba’s Restaurant

Photo by Sarah Miller

Years in the business: 30 years and the Italian Cream Cake.

Starting job in the industry: My husband and I had a mom What critique did you listen to (guests, critics, family)? and pop grocery store called Carrabbas Friendly Grocery on We pay attention to our guests. If people don’t tell you what’s Canal St. We were retiring in April 1988. Johnny was going wrong we can’t correct it. to open a restaurant on Voss in August and asked if I would What’s the biggest setback you’ve ever had? come work so there would be family there and he was busy We’ve always had a great following and that’s something with the Kirby location. So from there, I started we don’t take for granted. coming in a few hours and I’m here all the time. It’s What advice would you give a young entrepreneur OTHER RESTAURANTS the best thing that’s happened to me: I’ve met so today? Make sure that you take care of your IN TOWN many wonderful people. employees and the customer. The customer is the What’s you favorite?

Meaning of restaurant name? It’s our family name. one who pays them, not the boss.

Nino’s.

Any memorabilia or whatnot from first restaurant?

What advice would you give your young self just Most romantic?

I have a menu from my sandwiches that I used to starting out? I would learn how to do everything in At my age is anything make at the grocery store up on a wall. a restaurant. I would start in the back flipping romantic anymore.

Best bargain? Mia’s.

First signature dish? The Meatballs, dessert Rosa pans, I never learned how to do that!

CHRIS SHEPHERD Years in the business: 20 years Starting job in the industry: Dishwasher at a sushi bar in Tulsa.

Meaning of restaurant name? Underbelly stands for the side of things never seen – the farmers that provide the food and the cultures that inspire it.

First signature dish? Pork belly with Steen’s sugar cane at Catalan was the first dish I became known for.

What influenced you—type of food, décor of restaurant? The diversity of Houston was the main inspiration for Underbelly.

The décor – I like to call it an urban farmhouse that feels like grandma’s kitchen.

What critique did you listen to (guests, critics, family)?

Someone told me to be myself and do my food. Great advice.

OTHER RESTAURANTS IN TOWN Most romantic? My house.

Up-and-comer? Feges BBQ. Best bargain? Long Sing Supermarket. Best Chinese BBQ in the city. Two meats, rice and a side for $5.99.

What advice would you give your young self just starting out? Learn more about chemistry. It helps in the kitchen.

Why do you think Houston is such a foodie town? Houston believes in their own. Houstonians want to try different things. And there are people who have an expendable income that want to spend it on dining experiences.

What restaurant that is no longer do you miss the most?

Haven.

How has social media, e.g., changed your business?

Social media gives me an avenue to communicate directly with my customers.

ARTURO BOADA

Photo Ricardo Merendoni

Currently Arturo Boada Cuisine. Previously I started with La Mer, Cabo, Solero, Sabroso, Century Diner, Beso and Arturo’s Uptown Italiano.

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Years in the business: 32 years Any memorabilia or whatnot from first restaurant?

Business cards, restaurant chairs that I needed for my poker table and pictures.

How big was your first restaurant, either sf or # of employees? 3,000sf.

What critique did you listen to (guests, critics, family)? I still hear “Arturo, expand, make it bigger!” I say… “Why ??”

What’s the biggest setback you’ve ever had?

Bad partnership.

What would you change today? My shirt.

What advice would you give a young entrepreneur today?

Don’t do it.

What advice would you give your young self just starting out? I already did: Be the best, love what you do!

What restaurant that is no longer do you miss the most?

Charley’s 517.

How has social media, e.g., YELP, changed your business?

Are they supposed to change it?

How do you feel about doggie bags?

No dogs allowed in the restaurant!

What do you think of the minimum wage increase?

I guess I’ll be looking for a job!

Photo by Julie Soefer

Managing partner/chef at Underbelly, partner at Hay Merchant and Blacksmith.

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GRANT COOPER & CHARLES CLARK Ibiza Food & Wine Bar, Brasserie 19, Coppa Ristorante Italiano, Coppa Osteria, Punk’s Simple Southern Food

Photo by Clark Cooper Concepts

GRANT COOPER OTHER RESTAURANTS IN TOWN Most romantic?

Any place or restaurant where my wife and I are having dinner.

Up-and-comer?

Punk’s Simple Southern Food Best bargain?

Street tacos from the taco truck across from West Alabama Ice House.

Years in the business: Cooper: 30 years; Clark: 33 years CHARLES Starting job in the industry: CLARK Cooper: Waiter/server/bartender.

OTHER RESTAURANTS IN TOWN What’s your favorite? Mark’s.

How big was your first Most romantic? Coppa restaurant, either sf or # of Ristorante Italiano or Coltivare. employees? 40 employees, Up-and-comer? Pax Americana.

4300sf.

Best bargain? Anywhere in First signature dish? Clark: Chinatown. I can go get a Braised Lamb Shank – has great meal for $4. been with us for 13 years and never comes off the menu.

What advice would you give your young self just starting out?

Cooper: Be motivated by passion and not money.

Clark: Be there every day. Don’t leave the kitchen. You will have to make personal sacrifices, but in the end, it is worth it.

What advice would you give a young entrepreneur today? Clark: There is lots of hard work in the restaurant industry. There is a busi-

ness side to the restaurant industry that most people don’t understand.

Why do you think Houston is such a foodie town? Cooper: Because the economy has dictated the diversity of the cultures and Houston has because a prominent place to live. Which, in turn, has developed creative thinking in the world of cuisine and great competition.

Clark: There is a lot of money in this town. People are going to restaurants as a social and leisure thing. There are also lots of different cultures; restaurants are catering to niche audiences.

How has social media, e.g., YELP, changed your business? Cooper: It has helped us to be current.

Clark: Social media can make or break a business, especially in the food business. People are constantly putting food pictures on social media – which are getting customers into the door. Social media enables us to always keep our guests informed.

What do you think of the minimum wage increase? Cooper: I don’t think we should encourage people to make a living based off of minimum wage.

Clark: I don’t think minimum wage should get too high because people need motivation to work their way up. If people are comfortable with minimum wage, they won’t be motivated to advance, which means they won’t be contributing to the company as much as they should be.

What restaurant that is no longer do you miss the most? Clark: Feast.

LUCKY CHOPRA Photo by Holly Qualman

Hearsay on the Green, Hearsay Gastro Lounge by Market Square, Mr. Peeples, 51fifteen, and coming soon, The White House Years in the our venues were not really around in Houston before we established them. Now, business: 4.5 years there are many other venues trying to emulate what we have done with the 1920’s Meaning of restaustyle of Hearsay and the Las Vegas VIP style of Mr. Peeples. rant name? Hearsay What would you change today? The only regrets I have is when I have let outside was ideal due to the influences change the course I had established. We always seem to come back to close proximity of the original vision. the law What advice would you give your young self just starting out? offices Do not assume others know more than you. Do not let outside OTHER RESTAURANTS and courthouses in Downtown. Mr. Peeples is intended to be eclectic, influences change the course or vision originally established.

IN TOWN debonair and fun. We don’t like to get too serious with our names, Why do you think Houston is such a foodie town?

What’s your favorite? but we are serious about good food and service.

Houston has a great economy and consistent job growth which attracts There are too many to choose Any memorabilia or whatnot from first restaurant? Hearsay Gastro a lot of people to move here. In addition, Houstonians are very well from, but I respect the product Lounge by Market Square is the first or second oldest building in traveled and educated. The combination of these factors makes put forth by Truluck’s.

Houston. The entire structure is “memorabilia,” as we have worked Houston very culturally rich and diverse.

Most romantic?Brenner’s on the Bayou….although hard to preserve the antique nature of the building. Artist Lee Benner What restaurant that is no longer do you miss the most?

Hearsay receives many accohas added some amazing antiques embedded in the brick and iron The original Americas on Post Oak. lades in this category as well. work at Hearsay.

How has social media, e.g., YELP, changed your business?

Up-and-comer? Mr. Peeples (I What influenced you—type of food, décor of restaurant? A lot of We have people reporting and monitoring social media and review apologize for my bias!) what influences the type of food, décor, and style of the restaurant is websites, and we look for trends and address those issues. We have Best bargain? Sunrise Taquitos a combination of focusing on what customers want and what is misspeople on the ground floor posting straight from their phones, to get Mexican Grill on Memorial Dr. ing in the Houston restaurant scene. The styles that we aimed for with the information out to customers in a timely manner.

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JODIE EISENHARDT is a freelance food writer based in Houston writing for local online and print media, including CultureMap and My Table magazine as well as 002houston magazine.

Jodie’s motto is “never waste a meal.” She travels widely in pursuit of notable cuisine and live music and finds bliss when a trip incorporates the best of both. Follow Jodie @foodiehouston.

THE SPRINGBOK | CHEF SETH GREENBURG

CUISINE South African with a bar to boot | www.springbokhouston.com | 711 Main St. | 832.767.5574 HOURS Mon – Thu, 5:30pm–midnight

South Africa native Peter Walker opened the original Springbok Pub & Grill in Los Angeles in 2003. Looking to expand, he chose Houston for his next outpost where serious South African cuisine meets fun sports bar in a historic building on Main (next to Flying Saucer) as part of the continued Downtown renaissance. Rising star Greenburg has a strong pedigree including stints at L’Orangerie in Los Angeles and Cuisine Français in Chicago, both with two-star Michelin chef Gilles Epié. He also served as the opening executive chef at Dakota restaurant at the famed Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood and most recently at The Penthouse in Santa Monica.

The food at Springbok is meant to be taken seriously, even while the space also exists to be a fun-loving international sports bar AND a serious cocktail lounge, having acquired the services of veteran bartender Michael Mclemore, previously of Hearsay Gastro Pub downtown, to head up the bar program. The good news is that it works, rather brilliantly.

The interior of the space has been redesigned to provide a warm, casual feel including a 35-seat bar downstairs. There are numerous big screens and rugby shirts from

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around the world to set the tone. Upstairs you’ll find a cozier lounge space and patio balcony that can also be reserved for private events.

The cuisine is both inspired and playful, taking from Walker’s favorite South African recipes and Greenburg’s classic training with separate menus for lunch and dinner. The “devil’ish” eggs left me considering milk tart the similarities between southern U.S. and South African cuisine with their creamy yolk filling, candied bacon and a slice of jalapeno. Chicken “sosaties” feel related to Thai chicken satay but bring their own unique flavor resulting from hot Madras curry powder, brown sugar, coriander, garlic and lemon. Served on skewers with pineapple, a sweet, tangy relish made of Peppadew peppers native to South Africa provided the perfect accent to the chicken. Tender oxtail comes with a rich red curry, glazed carrots and a fantastic Yorkshire pudding.

For dessert, the milk tart with its cinnamon/bread crumb topping is a cheeky cousin to crème brûleé. South African cuisine is sometimes referred to as “rainbow cuisine,” as it borrows from a variety of multicultural sources, kind of like what we’ve done here in Houston with the many cultures represented here. Maybe that’s why these dishes seem familiar, even when they’re not.

newTRUE FOOD KITCHEN | CHEF PATRICK SULLIVAN

CUISINE Palate-pleasing healthy | www.truefoodkitchen.com | 1700 Post Oak | 281.605.2505 HOURS Tues – Thurs: 11am–10pm; Fri: 10am–11pm; Sat: 10am –11pm; Sun: 10am–9pm

With a menu developed in partnership with best-selling author and renowned healthy-living guru Dr. Andrew Weil and his anti-inflammatory diet, Phoenix-based Fox Restaurant Concepts recently opened its first Houston location of True Food Kitchen in Phase II of BLVD Post Oak (next to the soon-to-open Whole Foods) on Post Oak at San Felipe.

I’m typically underwhelmed by cuisine described as “healthy but great tasting” but I’ve been blown away by virtually everything I’ve tried so far from the globally inspired menu made with local and regional ingredients, including a wide selection of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. A margarita pizza made with the optional glutenfree crust was downright delicious (yes, really) with its crisp yet chewy crust and fresh toppings. Chicken tandoori kebabs served on red quinoa with Greek yogurt, dates, sprouted almond, mint, turmeric and lemon had a wonderful char on the chicken and intense flavor throughout. I was doubtful about the Panang curry but shouldn’t have been. The rich coconut/shellfish broth was luscious atop brown rice, potato, broccoli, ginger, carrot, mushrooms and beautiful shrimp. (It’s also available with tofu or chick-

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en.) I was even smitten with the banana and coconut chia seed pudding and I rarely use the phrase “healthy, delicious dessert,” trust me. natural Thirsty? Enjoy an assortment of “natural refreshments” like refreshments the Medicine Man antioxidant blast (sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry, black tea, soda) or the less intimidating Cucumber Refresher – a cucumber and honey lemonade. Thankfully, there’s also a bar serving up clever cocktails, beer and an accessible list of wines – many from bio-dynamically farmed, certified organic or sustainably farmed grapes and even gluten-free wine options.

Brunch, lunch and dinner are available in the chic, contemporary, open space created with plenty of environmentally friendly materials including reclaimed wood flooring, in-house water purification, recycled furnishings and a patio that will be perfect for fall.

Fox Restaurant Concepts founder and CEO Sam Fox is a seven-time James Beard award semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur. His concept is clearly a winner, having developed a massive following in the seven other locations spread across four states. Food that’s both delicious and nutritious? I’ve always been open to the idea but never quite so enthusiastic about it. I think I could eat here every day.

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PAX AMERICANA | CHEF ADAM DORRIS

CUISINE Modern American | www.paxamericanahtx.com | 4319 Montrose | 713.239.0228 HOURS Tuesday – Saturday: 5pm – 11pm; Sunday: 5pm – 9pm; closed Monday

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The highly anticipated collaboration of restaurateur Shepard Ross (Brooklyn any brisket like it. Pork belly has Athletic Club, Glass Wall) with partners Dan and Mark Zimmerman along with Chefs been done to death but here, the Brussels, grilled Adam Dorris and Plinio Sandalio opened last month to the delight of Houston food- fermented ies. Dorris, seen most recently running the kitchen at Revival Market with his dinner Japanese eggplant and pecanseries there along with his Ghetto Dinner pop-ups at Grand Prize, shines in the former romesco sauce take it to an entireThai Sticks space with its sexy vibe symbolizing post-war Victory. Modern fixtures and ly new place. A savory tart of butoriginal art by Warhol, Haring and Lichtenstein plus an all-American playlist nod to ternut squash, caramelized 1015s, Taleggio cheese and roasted pear are what dreams are made of. the theme along with the thoroughly modern American fare.

For dessert – how about Sandalio’s Little Boy Blue cheese mousse with A constantly changing menu and fussiness toward ingredients extends pear cider sorbet, butterscotch cremeaux, ginger sponge and bacon well beyond “farm to table.” The group is committed to sourcing organbrittle? I do love a dessert with a savory side, and can’t wait to expeic for the “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables most often noted for high rience more of what’s to come from the “Sugar” section of the menu. pesticide toxicity. Houston organization “Plant It Forward” is growCocktails from the art-deco style bar are distinctive and memorable, ing non-GMO corn for them. Bread will be provided by Common like the fabulous Fig Mai Tai for example. And there’s a completeBond. There’s crazy pickling and fermentation going on here, not ly American wine list, of course. to mention the charcuterie skills Dorris honed at Revival Market.

GM Chris Fleischman holds a similar philosophy to Ross’ high Where food comes from is something these boys want you to think level of service and the energy is evident from the moment you walk about. in the door. This is a special place with a team that is collaborating For the cuisine itself, think edgy and comforting at the same time – on a high level and clearly in the zone. It’s fun. It’s delicious. Go. like the “nine-spice” brisket served with potatoes, soured cream, black a savory tart of garlic, 1015 onions. It’s typical Sunday comfort food, yet you’ve never had

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ESPN’S STEPHANIE DRULEY IS VICE PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE NETWORKS OVERSEEING THE SOON TO LAUNCH SEC NETWORK AS WELL AS LONGHORN NETWORK. DRULEY HAILS FROM HOUSTON AND GREW UP WITH A FRONT ROW SEAT TO THE PASSION OF TEXAS SPORTS FANS BE IT ASTROS, OILERS OR ROCKETS. AN ESPN VETERAN, SHE HAS SET THE DIRECTION FOR MANY OF ESPN’S BIGGEST FRANCHISES AND HAS A SHELF OF EMMYS TO COINCIDE WITH HER WORK ON SUNDAY NFL COUNTDOWN, MONDAY NIGHT COUNTDOWN, NFL PRIMETIME, NFL LIVE, SUPER BOWL COVERAGE AND SPORTSCENTER. SHE IS CURRENTLY PLANNING ALL OF THE ON-AIR CONTENT – BOTH STUDIO AND EVENT – FOR THE NEW NATIONAL SPORTS NETWORK DEVOTED TO THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE LAUNCHING AUGUST 14.

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THE HOUSTON GRAND OPERA

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510 Preston Street | Houston, TX 77002 | 713.228.OPERA (6737) www.houstongrandopera.org In the 4th grade, I was in the chorus of the Houston Grand Opera’s Hansel and Gretel at Theatre Under The Stars. I was also in the children’s chorus for HGO’s production of Tosca at the Jones Hall.

NINFA’S ON NAVIGATION 2704 Navigation Boulevard | Houston, TX 77003 713.228.1175 | www.ninfas.com Ninfa’s is a must-stop place. Nothing beats the original location and Mama Ninfa’s Famous “tacos a la Ninfa.”

ANTONE’S FAMOUS PO’ BOYS

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE 6000 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030 | 832.487.7102 Milleroutdoortheatre.com After being involved in shows as a kid, I always love a great performance.

Sitting on the hill and watching productions is always fun, and it’s free!

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2724 West T.C. Jester Houston, TX 77018 713.686.4338 www.antoneshouston.com I always get the green (original) with extra chow chow relish.

My family used to swing by Antone’s on the way to Houston Oiler games and sneak sandwiches into the Astrodome.

THE SHOPS AT HIGHLAND VILLAGE NW corner of FM 2499 and FM 407 | Highland Village, Texas 972.317.7500 | www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com I love going to Highland Village for the variety of shops.

My grandfather used to work at Highland Drug. It is now closed, but I have great memories of the soda fountain.

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8400 Kirby Drive | Houston, TX 77054 I love just to drive by the Astrodome. It is the place that shaped my career path. Sundays in the fall watching the Oilers with my family is where my love of sports began and grew. I would hate to see it torn down.

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NRG ASTRODOME

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Bakeries

Each one has its own method; some seeped in history learned in Europe or other faraway destinations, some passed down from generation to generation. We’re just happy to sink our teeth into their delicious creations.

French Riviera Bakery & CafĂŠ french 3100 Chimney Rock Rd. | Houston, TX 77056 713.783.3264 | www.facebook.com

Plain and Almond Chocolate croissant

Baklava and Kataifi

Oui Desserts french 3411 Kirby Dr. | Houston, TX 77098 713.487.9788 | www.ouidesserts.com

Shipley Donuts donuts

Over 250 local stores www.shipleydonuts.com

Fruit and Lemon Tarts

Desir Bakery (inside Ranch 99 Market) chinese 1005 Blalock Rd. | Houston, TX 77055 713.932.8899 | www.99ranch.com

World Catering & Bakery french-american

1073-B Silber Rd. | Houston, TX 77055 713.780.4351 | www.worldcateringbakery.com

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French baguette

Petite Sweets french-american 2700 W. Alabama | Houston, TX 77098 713.520.7007 | www.petitesweetshouston.com

Phoenix and Pineapple cake

Cake Balls

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Niko Niko’s greek 2520 Montrose | Houston, TX 77006 713.528.0966 | www.nikonikos.com

Estrellas Bakery mexican 1802 Wirt Rd. | Houston, TX 77055 713.680.8520 | www.estrellasbakery.com

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Stone Mill Bakers american 2 locations www.stonemillbakers.com

Additional worldly

& noteworthy

Houston bakeries:

Abdallah’s lebanese

3939 Hillcroft St. | Houston, TX 77057 713.952.4747 | www.abdallahs.com

Acadian Bakery american

604 W. Alabama | Houston, TX 77006 713.520.1484 | www.acadianbakers.com

Asturias Bakery argentine

3856 S. Dairy Ashford | Houston, TX 77082 281.920.3759 | www.asturiasbakery.net

Common Bond Cafe & Bakery american 1706 Westheimer | Houston, TX 77027 713.529.3535 |www.wearecommonbond.com

Conchas and Oreja

Eck Bakery chinese 6918 Wilcrest Dr. | Houston, TX 77072 281.933.6808 El Bolillo Bakery mexican

3 Locations | www.elbolillo.com

Hot Breads Bakers & Confectioners indian 5700A Hillcroft Ave. | Houston, TX 77042 713.785.1212 | www.houstonhotbreads.com King Bakery mexican american bread

9889 Bellaire Blvd. | Houston, TX 77036 713.367.6616 | www.kingofkingsbakery.com

Manena’s argentine

11018 Westheimer Rd. | Houston, TX 77036 713.278.7139 | www.manenas.com

Pena’s Donut Heaven and Grill donuts 11601 Shadow Creek Parkway Pearland, TX 77584 | 713.340.3231 www.donutheavenandgrill.com

Phoenicia mid-east & european 1001 Austin St. | Houston, TX 77010 832.360.2222 | www.phoeniciafoods.com Pugon De Manila filipino

8017 South Main St. | Houston, TX 77025 713.664.7228 | www.pugondemanila.com

River Oaks Donuts donuts 3601 Westheimer | Houston, TX 77027 713.961.9458 | www.riveroaksdonuts.com Roland’s Bakery swiss

9434 Katy Frwy. | Houston, TX 77055 713.785.4294 |www.rolandsswissbakery.com

Six Ping taiwanese 9384 Bellaire Blvd. | Houston, TX 77036 713.773.0658 | Sugar Rush Cake Gallery american

3821 Woodvalley Dr. | Houston, TX 77025 713.660.7874 | www.sugarrushcakegallery.com

Summit Donuts donuts

7910 Westview Dr. | Houston, TX 77055 713.984.2969

Tous Les Jours (Inside Super H Mart) korean 1302 Blalock Rd. | Houston, TX 77055 713.647.9400 | www.tljus.com

Moeller’s Bakery italian-american 4201 Bellaire Blvd. | Houston, TX 77025 713.667.0983 | www.moellersbakery.com Olympic Bakery chinese

Texas Herb bread

9256 Bellaire Blvd. | Houston, TX 77036 713.772.4361 | www.facebook.com

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WORKING with

MOTHER NATURE

By Carla Valencia de Martinez + Gabriella Nissen Photography by Gabriella Nissen

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UR FASCINATION WITH FORAGING HAS BEEN ABOUT A YEAR IN THE WORKS, AND EVEN WHEN WE FIRST HEARD OF THIS TREND, WE KNEW THE HOUSTON ARBORETUM WOULD BE OUR FIRST STOP. MARK VORDERBRUGGEN IS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECT – AN ENCYCLOPEDIA YOU MIGHT SAY, WHO TEACHES 3–4 CLASSES A YEAR AT THE ARBORETUM WHEN HE’S NOT BUSY AT HIS REAL JOB AS A RESEARCH CHEMIST FOR AN OIL COMPANY. A FORAGER EXPLORES THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE FOR EDIBLE “WEEDS,” GROWING IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT WITH NO NEED FOR PRUNING, FERTILIZERS OR ANYTHING. FORAGING IS IN DIRECT CONTRAST WITH GARDENING IN THAT A GARDENER IS IN A CONSTANT BATTLE WITH MOTHER NATURE PREPPING, PRUNING, MULCHING, ETC.

In his blog Mark shares, “I forage, which means I walk. It means I bend, stretch and dig. It means I constantly have access to fresh, vitamin-packed foods that cost no money. It means I bond with my family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers. This bonding expands past my community and into the heart of nature, whose rhythms I must follow to find the foods I seek.” His blog is a plethora of information with images of the plants he finds and how to eat them.

Reishi Mushroom

Turkey Tail Mushroom

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FORAGING IS A SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE AND THERE ARE A FEW RULES TO BE FOLLOWED: 1. Respect the law. You must have permission from the property owner to collect plant matter. To forage without permission is considered stealing and you can be arrested. Most state and federal land prohibit gathering plants except in survival situations.

2. Respect the land. Leave no trace. Fill your holes; pack out your garbage (and garbage left by others); don’t hack, slash, smash or burn your way through nature. Don’t harvest a plant if there are just a few around.

3. Respect the plant. Please harvest sustainably so that there will be plenty of plants year after year. Minimize damage to the plants by cutting leaves off the plant with a sharp knife or shears rather than tearing them off. Sterilize your cutting tools with alcohol or bleach to prevent transfer of diseases.

002houston’s Little Black Book 4. Respect yourself. Please positively identify any www.foragingintexas.com – Mark plant before eating it. Eating the wrong plant can Vorderbruggen’s blog lead to illness or in rare circumstances, even death. www.houstonarboretum.org Also be aware of any environmental hazards in your Sam Houston National Forest and Spring Creek foraging location such as snakes, bears or chemical Nature Center allow foraging. hazards from old oilfields, roadways, lead paint A few good books: The Forager’s Harvest and around old buildings or areas subject to flooding from Nature’s Garden, both by Samuel Thayer. sewers.

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AND A RECIPE TO INSPIRE:

002’s MARGARITA

CUCA INGREDIENTS ¼ Cup kosher salt Grated lime peel from one lime 1 lime sliced in thin wedges 2 Tablespoons (1 ounce) fresh lime juice 1 Teaspoon superfine sugar (optional) 1 Tablespoon (1/2 ounce) Cointreau ¼ cup Patron Silver or Casa Dragones Blanco tequila 4-5 Cucamelons (creeping cucumber) 2 Cups ice cubes

PREPARATION Spread salt and lime peel onto small plate. Rub lime wedge around rim of glass. Dip moistened side of glass into salt/lime peel mixture to lightly coat. Set glass aside. Set aside one lime wedge for garnish. In cocktail shaker, stir together lime juice, remaining lime wedges, sugar, Cointreau, tequila, cucamelons and 1 cup ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into prepared glass. Fill glass with reaming ice cubes.

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ARTURO BOADA CUISINE Houston Best Neighborhood Restaurant in 2012! This vibrant gem is located off Voss Road at Del Monte. The neighborhood eatery serves up an eclectic blend of Italian, Spanish and Latin cuisine not to be missed.

Try unique tapas like the camarones henesy en hamaca, mussels tomatillo, ceviche and many more.

The wood-burning oven puts out authentic thin crust pizzas, with favorites such as the carnitas pizza. We offer a flavorful selection of fresh seafood and steaks.

Our homemade desserts are a must, from wood oven baked apple pastry to Arturo’s famous crème brûlée.

The hand-picked wine list offers a variety of boutique and exclusive wineries. We are very happy to accommodate any of your special requests.

OPEN LUNCH TUE – FRI / DINNER TUE – SUN

6510 Del Monte Dr. 713.782.3011 www.boadacuisine.com

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THE CUBAN SANDWICH, as noted many times in the recent movie “CHEF”, is always a favorite and just one of the best items served daily at El Rey Cuban & Mexican Cuisine.® We offer healthy, nutritious and authentic Cuban and Mexican cuisine, prepared in our kitchens daily, using only the freshest raw ingredients. We are conveniently located throughout Houston and its surrounding areas, and are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Got that late night munchies craze? No worries, El Rey Washington Corridor has you covered until 3am serving up full menu items including the Cuban Sandwich and Cuban Espresso. Too tired to dine in, get it to go with our convenient drive thru.

Come experience Mexican and Cuban Cuisine the way it’s suppose to be – FOR THE LOVE OF THE FLAVOR!

Houston Heights 3330 Ella @ 34th Street 713.263.0659 Washington Corridor 910 Shepherd @ Washington 713.802.9145 Spring Branch 9742 Katy Frwy. @ Bunker Hill | 832.358.8100 Copperfield Hwy. 6 North @ West Rd. | 281.345.8088 www.elreytaqueria.com | www.elreycatering.com

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002food+drink By Michael Cook

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CLUB/LOUNGE REVIEW

Photography by Daniel Ortiz

NEIL’S BAHR

One does not simply…understand physics.

señor darth vader

AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, NEIL’S BAHR IN THE GREATER EADO (EAST DOWNTOWN) AREA IS MOST CERTAINLY A PLAY ON NEILS BOHR, THE RENOWNED PHYSICIST. OR MAYBE YOU DIDN’T. AND, IT’S A TOTAL HOLE IN THE WALL. IF YOU DIDN’T IMAGINE ANY OF THIS, NO WORRIES; WHILE PRETTY SPECIFIC IN ITS THEME, WE ARE MOSTLY CONVINCED NEIL’S BAHR IS FOR EVERYONE. We figure Neil made it his mission to open the only nerd bar in town. Mission accomplished, Neil. Seriously, where else in town can you play Super NES while sitting in a bar? Shelves of comic books adorn the walls and most people here are perfectly content playing Magic The Gathering or The World of Munchkin on the random dining room table sets (had to be from craigslist) filling out the middle of the Neil’s Bahr tight interior. Simpsons episodes are streaming on the TVs that aren’t playing Super Mario Cart or Street Fighter tournaments.

You will also find nerd culture homages all over the bars interior (lots of Star Wars). Is this place heaven, or an internet meme? Both?

On a night when the Dynamo lost, no one at Neil’s Bahr seemed to mind. Many fans stood amongst the folks we assume are regulars patiently waiting for the bartenders to catch their breath. The place was slammed. Everyone was thirsty, but they all seemed to

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be enjoying themselves. Most ordered from the 12-ish draft beers of local favorites and nationally appreciated brews, offering a good selection when coupled with the bottles and cans Neil’s stocks as well. Beer nerds will be happy to know they recently offered St. Arnold Bishops Barrel #7 beers for unlocking characters in a Super Nintendo game. There’s wine, and of course liquor is available too. Neil’s keeps you engaged on the Facebook, posting some good memes as well as the daily specials like Ruby Tuesday and what looks like about 2 drinks just about every night that are $3. Just be patient after those Dynamo game.

NEIL’S BAHR 2006 Walker Street | 281.352.7456 www.facebook.com/pages/NeilsBahr/618534184880635 Mon – Sat: 4pm–2am | Sun: 12pm–12am

So, can a bar exist on nerds alone? It absolutely can because let’s admit it: These days we’re all a little nerdy.

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HOUSTON | SUGAR LAND | THE WOODLANDS

american 024 GRILLE www.024grille.com 945 Gessner Road. 281.501.4350 *17 | inside Sam Houston Hotel 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.thesamhoustonhotel.com

51FIFTEEN

51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue 5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067 www.51fifteen.com

AMERICAS www.cordua.com 4 Houston locations ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center 800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 | www.cordua.com BARNABY’S www.barnabyscafe.com 6 Houston locations BEAVER’S www.beavershouston.com 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE 1910 Bagby, #100. 713.651.9550 www.blackfinnamericangrille.com BOWL www.eatatbowl.com 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218 BRC www.brcgastropub.com 519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233

COOK & COLLINS www.cookandcollins.com 2416 Brazos St. 832.701.1973

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.2632 www.neimanmarcus.com

CORNER TABLE www.cornertablebhm.com 2736 Virginia St. 713.568.9196 CROSSROADS www.houseofblues.com 1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837 DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD 4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889 www.dantonsseafood.com DOWN HOUSE www.downhousehouston.com 1801 Yale St. 713.864.3696 ELEVEN XI www.elevenxihouston.com 607 W. Gray. 713.529.5881 EDDIE V’S www.eddiev.com •12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800 FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB 1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837 www.houseofblues.com FRANK’S AMERICAN REVIVAL 3736 Westheimer. 713.572.8600 www.frankshouston.com GLASS WALL www.glasswalltherestaurant.com 933 Studewood. 713.868.7930 HAVEN www.havenhouston.com 2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101 HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE 218 Travis St. 713.225.8079 www.hearsayhouston.com

NEW TRUE FOOD KITCHEN www.truefoodkitchen.com 1700 Post Oak. 281.605.2505

UNDERBELLY www.underbellyhouston.com 1100 Westheimer. 713.528.9800

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

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

VALLONE’S www.vallonessteakhouse.com 947 Gessner. 713.395.6100

ONAGA [sushi] www.onagapanasian-hub.com 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888

YARD HOUSE www.yardhouse.com 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. 713.461.9273

RA SUSHI www.rasushi.com • 3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 • 799 Town & Country. 713.331.2792

MR. PEEPLES [seafood & steakhouse] www.mrpeeples.com 1911 Bagby St. 713.208.2319 NOE www.noerestaurant.com 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181

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

asian

PREVIEW [sushi] www.previewmodernseafood.com 4645 Highway 6.

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

SOMA www.somasushi.com 4820 Washington. 713.861.2726

QUATTRO www.fourseasons.com 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700

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

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

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

DUA [vietnamese] www.duarestaurant.com 1201 Westheimer. 713.524.5664

TIGER DEN www.tigerdentx.com 9889 Bellaire Blvd.. 832.804.7755

RELISH www.relishhouston.com 3951 San Felipe. 713.599.1960

EURASIA www.eurasiasushi.com 1330 Wirt Rd. 832.203.8815

UCHI www.uchirestaurants.com 904 Westheimer. 713.522.4808

RUGGLES GREEN www.rugglesgreen.com 4 Houston locations

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

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

SEASONS 52 www.seasons52.com • 4410 Westheimer. 713.621.5452 • 842 W Sam Houston Prwy. 713.464.5252

GORO & GUN [japanese+noodles] 306 Main. 832.708.6195

NEW PAX AMERICANA www.paxamericanahtx.com 4319 Montrose. 713.2390228

SPARROW BAR+COOKSHOP 3701 Travis. 713.524.6922 www.sparrowhouston.com

BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600 www.brookstreetbbq.com

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

GOODE COMPANYwww.goodecompany.com 5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530

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

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

TABLE 1800 Post Oak Blv. 713.439.1000 www.tablerestaurant.com

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

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

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

THE BISTRO www.bistrosorella.com 800 Sorella Court. 713.827.3545

KUU [japanese] www.kuurestaurant.com 947 Gessner Rd. 713.461.1688

THE GROVE www.thegrovehouston.com 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321

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

THE LAKE HOUSE 1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320 www.thelakehousehouston.com

LILO & ELLA www.liloandella.com 2307 Ella. 281.888.5335

CANYON CREEK CAFÉ 6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885 www.onioncreekcafe.com CHELSEA GRILL www.chelseagrill.com 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857 CINQ www.lacolombedor.com 3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750

LIBERTY KITCHEN & OYSTERETTE www.libertykitchenoysterette.com 424 San Felipe. 713.622.1010 LINE & LARIAT | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470 www.hotelicon.com LOCAL FOODS www.houstonlocalfoods.com 2424 Dunstan. 713.521.7800

THE PASS & PROVISIONS 807 Taft St. 713.628.9020 www.passandprovisions.com TRINITI www.trinitirestaurant.com 2815 South Shepherd. 713.527.9090

bar-b-que

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

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

LIBERTY KITCHEN www.libertykitchenoysterbar.com 1050 Studewood St. 713.802.0533

RED PIER [asian fusion] www.theredpier.com 2704 Milam St. 713.807.7726

AMBROSIA www.ambrosiatx.com 2003 Lexington. 832.649.4636

OXHEART www.oxhearthouston.com 1302 Nance Street. 832.830.8592

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

CANOPY www.canopyhouston.com 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848

NIT NOI [thai] www.nitnoithai.com 8 Houston locations

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

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

002food+drink RESTAURANT LISTINGS

MAI’S [vietnamese] www.maishouston.com 3403 Milam. 713.520.5300 MF SUSHI www.mfsushihouston.com 5887 Westheimer. 832.530.4321 NARA [korean] www.narahouston.com 2800 Kirby Dr. 713.628.3995

breakfast+coffee+ diners+juice bars, etc.

ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 ARAYA www.arayachocolate.com 2 Houston locations AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER 3 Houston locations | www.avalondiner.com BABA YEGA CAFE www.babayega.com 2607 Grant St. 713.522.0042 BLACKSMITH 1018 Westheimer. 832.360.470

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BOOMTOWN COFFEE 242 W. 19th. St. 713.862.7018 www.boomtowncoffee.com CAFÉ BRASIL www.brasilcafe.net 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993

ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR 2 Houston locations | www.islandgrillhouston.com KRAFTSMEN CAFE www.kraftsmencafe.com 611 W. 22nd St. 713.426.1300

CATALINA COFFEE 2201 Washington. 713.861.8448 www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

MICHAEL’S COOKIE JAR • 5330 Weslayan St. 713.771.8603 • 711 Louisina. (DT tunnel system) www.michaelscookiejar.com

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

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

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

ONION CREEK COFFEE HOUSE 3106 White Oak Dr. 713.880.0706 www.onioncreekcafe.com

COMMON BOND www.wearecommonbond.com 1706 Westheimer. 713.529.35350 CRAVE CUPCAKES www.cravecupcakes.com 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283 D’AMICO’S www.damico-café.com 2802 White Oak. 713.868.3400 DOUBLE TROUBLE 3622 Main St.. 713.874.0096 DRY CREEK CAFÉ www.drycreekcafe.com 544 Yale St. 713.426.2313 EMPIRE CAFÉ www.empirecafe.net 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282

OPEN COFFEE CLUB 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 PETITE SWEETS 2700 West Alabama. 713.520.7007 www.petitesweetshouston.com RUSTIKA CAFÉ www.rustikacafe.com 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226 SALENTO WINE CAFE 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SIPHON COFFEE 701 W. Alabama. 281.974.4426 www.siphoncoffeehouston.com

FELLINI CAFFE www.fellinihouston.com 5211 Kelvin. 281.888.6654

SOUTHSIDE ESPRESSO 904 Westheimer. 713.942.9990 www.southsideespresso.com

FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ 1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060 www.fountain-view-cafe.com

SPRINKLES CUPCAKES www.sprinkles.com 4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929

FUEL www.fuelhealthbar.com 1005 Waugh Dr., #C. 713.528.3835

SWEET www.sweethouston.com 801 Town & Country. 713.647.9338

HARRYS www.harrysrestaurantcafe.com 318 Tuam. 713.528.0198

THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com

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

THE BUFFALO GRILLE 2 Houston locations www.thebuffalogrille.com

res

SÁLE-SUCRÉ [french] www.salesucre-tx.com 2916 White Oak. 713.623.1406

TINY BOXWOOD’S 2 Houston locations www.tinyboxwoods.com

cajun+creole+southern RAGIN’ CAJUN/L.A. BAR www.ragin-cajun.com | 5 Houston locations 4302 A Richmond Ave. 713.623.6321 THIS IS IT SOULFOOD 2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920 www.thisisithouston.com

THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022 www.thequeenvicpub.com NEW THE SPRINGBOK [south african] 711 Main St. 832.767.5574 www.springbokhouston.com

indian

TREEBEARDS www.treebeards.com 5 Houston locations

ASHIANA www.ashianarestaurant.net 12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555

ZYDECO www.zydecolouisianadiner.com 2 Houston locations

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

european/other BISTRO LE CEP[french] www.bistro-lecep.com 11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985 BRASSERIE 19 www.brasserie19.com 1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french] 4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net

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

OSTERIA COPPA www.coppaosteriahouston.com 5210 Morningside. 713.522.3535 OSTERIA MAZZANTINI www.osteriamazzantini.com 2200 Post Oak. 713.993.9898 PIATTO www.piattoristorante.com 3 Houston locations RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1104 www.granducahouston.com SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715 www.meatballs.com

SHIVA www.shivarestaurant.com 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753

TONY MANDOLA’S www.tonymandolas.com 1212 Waugh. 713.528.3474

italian ARCODORO www.arcodoro.com 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888

COSTA BRAVA BISTRO [spanish/french] 5115 Bellaire. 713.839.1005 www.costabravabistro.com

ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011 www.boadacuisine.com

ÉTOILE CUISINE [french] 1101-11 Uptown Park. 832.668.5808 www.etoilecuisine.com

BIRRAPORETTI’S theater district 500 Louisiana. 713.224.9494 www.birrarestaurant.com

GREEN SEED VEGAN 4320 Almeda Road. 713.487.8346 www.greenseedvegan.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE www.brioitalian.com 12808 Queensbury Ln. 713.973.9610

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

NEW MASCALZONE www.ilmascalzone.com 12126 Westheimer. 832.328.5151

PONDICHERI www.pondichericafe.com 2800 Kirby. 713.522.2022

CHARIVARI[european] www.charivarirest.com 2521 Bagby. 713.521.723

LE MISTRAL [french] 1400 Eldridge Parkway. 832.379.8322 www.lemistralhouston.com

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

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

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

latin AMAZON GRILL www.cordua.com 5114 Kirby Dr. 713.522.5888 ARGENTINA CAFEwww.theargentinacafe.com 3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877 BATANGA www.batangahouston.com 908 Congress. 713.224.9500 BERRYHILL[texmex] 10 Houston locations www.berryhillbajagrill.com

COPPA www.copparistorante.com 5555 Washington. 713.426.4260

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

COLTIVARE www.coltivarehouston.com 3320 White Oak Dr. 713.637.4095

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

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restaurant listings CARACOL [mex] www.caracol.net 2200 Post Oak Blvd. 713.622.9996 CHAMA GAÚCHA [brazilian] 5865 Westheimer. 713.244.9500 www.chamagaucha.com CYCLONE ANAYA’S [mex] 4 Houston locations | www.cycloneanaya.com EL MESON [cuban] www.elmeson.com 2425 University. 713.522.9306 EL REY [cuban-mex] www.elreytaqueria.com 4 Houston locations EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex] 6 Houston locations | www.eltiempocantina.com GLORIA’S www.gloriasrestaurants.com 2616 Louisiana. 832.360.1710 IRMA’S [mex] www.irmassouthwest.com 2 Houston locations LAS VENTANAS [mex] www.lasventanas.net 14555 Grisby Rd. 281.752.6990 LATIN BITES CAFE [peru] 5709 Woodway Dr. 713.229.8369 www.latinbitescafe.com LUCIO’S [new american latin] 905 Taft. 713.523.9958 | www.luciosbyob.com MAJORCA [spanish] 207 Gray St. 832.582.7176 www.majorcabistroandtapas.com MARIA SELMA [mex] www.mariaselma.com 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL www.ninfas.com 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175

mediterranean+greek

CAFE LILI [lebanese] www.cafelili.com 5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969 DROUBI BROS. www.droubibrothers.com 507 Dallas St. 713.652.0058 NIKO NIKO’S www.nikonikos.com •2520 Montrose. 713.528.4976 •301 Milam@Market Square. 713.224.4976 PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese] 2 Houston locations | www.phoeniciafoods.com

pizza ANTONIO’S FLYING PIZZA 2920 Hillcroft. 713.783.6080 www.antonios.com

SHULA’S Hyatt Hotel | www.donshula.com 1200 Louisiana St. 713.375.4777 VALLONE’S www.vallones.com 947 Gessner. 713.395.6100 VIC & ANTHONY’S www.vicandanthonys.com 1510 Texas Ave. 713.228.1111

SUGAR LAND

DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA 500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com

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

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

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

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

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

PIOLA www.piola.it 3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 PIZARO’S www.pizarospizza.com 14028 Memorial Dr. 281.589.7277 REGINELLI’S PIZZERIA www.reginellis.com 12389 Kingsride Lane. 713.468.2727 STAR PIZZA www.starpizza.net 2 Houston locations

steak+chops

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

MORTON’S www.mortons.com 2 Houston locations

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

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

MR. PEEPLES

FLEMING’S www.flemingssteakhouse.com 3 Houston locations

TILA’S [mex] www.tilas.com 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654

RUTH’S CHRIS www.ruthschris.com 5433 Westheimer Rd. 713.789.2333

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

RADICAL EATS www.radicaleats.com 507 Westheimer. 713.697.8719

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

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

BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 2 Houston locations | www.bombaypizzaco.com

PISTOLERO’S www.pistoleroshouston.com 1517 Westheimer. 281.974.3860

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

PALM www.thepalm.com 6100 Westheimer Rd. 713.977.2544

MR. PEEPLES www.mrpeeples.com 1911 Bagby St. 713.208.2319

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA 16535 Southwest Frwy. 281.265.2280 www.grimaldispizzeria.com

Morning after

COOK & COLL INS 2416 Brazos St. 832.701.1973 | www. cookandcollins.com SAT 10:30am–3pm SU N 9:30am–4pm This really is the perfect spot for br unch on the weekends. Being in the middle of midtown, who wouldn’t wa nt to enjoy their Sa turday or Sunday at this am azing restaurant?

Ev er ything here is absolutely delicious! If you’ re lo oking for the perfect m eal after a long ni gh t or just want something refreshing on a ho t summer day, we recomm end the Morning After or the Gingersnap Waf fles.

by Ida Sameri

JAPANEIRO’S www.japaneiro.com 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 PERRY’S GRILL www.perryssteakhouse.com 2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727 PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE 16200 Kensington Dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com RAGIN CAJUN www.ragin-cajun.com 16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704 THE BURNING PEAR www.theburningpear.com 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 TRADICAO [brazilian] 12000 Southwest Frwy. 281.277.9292 www.tradicaosteakhouse.com WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE 945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS 1252 TAPAS BAR [spanish] 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.1260 www.1252tapasbar.com

AMERICAS www.cordua.com 21 Waterway Avenue. 281.367.1492

KITA [japanese] 24 Waterway Ave. 281.298.1888

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

LUCA & LEONARDO [italian] 20 Waterway Ave. 832.510.2110 www.lucaleonardo.com

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

MASA’S SUSHI www.sushimasahouston.com 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. 281.298.5688

BRIO www.brioitalian.com 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.465.8993 CAFFE DI FIORE [italian] 10110 Woodlands Pkwy. 281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com DIMASSI’S www.dimassi.com 1640 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.363.0200 HUBBELL & HUDSON KITCHEN 24 Waterway Ave. 281.203.5641 www.hubbellandhudson.com JASPER’S www.kentrathbun.com/jaspers 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.6600

NEW ROBARD’S COMING IN OCTOBER 2014 125 Autumnwood Way. www.robardssteakhouse.com

SCHILLECI'S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.4242 www.schillecis.com SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA 25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200 www.sitarcuisineofindia.net TOMMY BAHAMA www.tommybahama.com 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.292.6878 UNI SUSHI 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.7177

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downtown CAPT. FOXHEART’S BAD NEWS BAR & SPIRIT LODGE 308 Main, 2nd floor Twitter @badnewsbar CHAR BAR 305 Travis. 713.222.8177 DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium 410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474 EIGHTEEN TWENTY 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 www.myspace.com/1820bar

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SAM BAR | inside The Sam Houston Hotel 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 www.samhoustonhotelbar.com SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ 909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299 www.sambucarestaurant.com SHAY MCELROY’S 909 Texas, Suite A. 713.223.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com THE BREWERY TAP 717 Franklin. 713.237.1537 THE DIRT www.dirtbar.com 1209 Caroline. 713.651.3988

EL BIG BAD 419 Travis. 713.229.8181 www.elbigbad.com

THE PASTRY WAR 310 Main St. | @thepastrywar

ETTA’S LOUNGE 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611

TOC BAR www.tocbar.net 112 Travis. 713.224.4862

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

VENUE www.venuehouston.com 719 Main. 713.236.8150

HOUSE OF BLUES 1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blues www.hob.com/houston JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA 1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011 JET LOUNGE 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 www.thejetloungehouston.com LA CARAFE 813 Congress. 713.229.9399 LITTLE DIPPER 304 Main St. www.facebook.com/little.dipper

WALTERS DOWNTOWN 1120 Naylor. 713.222.2679 wwwwaltersdowntown.com

galleria+uptown BAR 12•21 www.mortons.com 5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 BELVEDERE www.belvedereinfo.com 1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271 EL PATIO www.elpatio.com 6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410 PAPARRUCHOS 3055 Sage. 713.212.3177 www.paparruchos.com

LUCKY STRIKE LANES 1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com

REMINGTON BAR St. Regis Hotel 1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631 www.stregis.com/houston RICHMOND ARMS 5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722 www.richmondarmsonline.com

MAINSTAGE 2016 Main St. 713.751.3101

ROXY www.clubroxy.com 5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.7699

MOLLY’S PUB www.mollyspubs.com 509 Main. 713.222.1033

THE BLACK SWAN Omni Hotel 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181

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

THE TASTING ROOM 4 Houston locations www.tastingroomwines.com

RESERVE 101 www.reserve101.com 1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101

WILD WEST 6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455 www.wildwesthouston.com

LONE STAR SALOON 1900 Travis. 713.757.1616

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WINETOPIA www.winetopiatx.com 6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149

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

THE GOOD LIFE 510 Gray St. 713.750.0990 www.goodlifemidtown.com

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

JUNCTION 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768 www.junctionbarandgrill.com

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

3RD BAR www.reefhouston.com 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

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

WONDER BAR 2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083 www.wonderbarhouston.com

3RD FLOOR 832.384.1960 2303 Smith St. 3rd Floor. www.3rdfloorhouston.com

KOMODO’S 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501

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LIMELIGHT www.limelighthouston.com 2401 San Jacinto. 832.443.5781

611 HYDE PARK 611 Hyde Park. 713.526.7070

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ADDIX HOUSTON 33 Waugh. 832.582.0611 www.addixhouston.com BARBARELLA www.barbarellatx.com 2404 San Jacinto.

BAR MUNICH www.barmunich.com 2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008

MONGOOSE VS COBRA 1011 McGowen 713.650.6872 www.mongooseversuscobra.com MOON TOWER INN 3004 Canal St. www.damngoodfoodcoldassbeer.com

CELTIC GARDENS 2300 Louisiana St. 713.900.2500 www.celticgardenshouston.com CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE 2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com COACHES 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 www.coachespubmidtown.com COMMUNITY BAR 2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576 CONTINENTAL CLUB 3700 Main. 713.529.9899 www.continentalclub.com DOGHOUSE TAVERN 2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118 DOUBLE TROUBLE 3622 Main St. 713.874.0096

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AGORA www.agorahouston.com 1712 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 ANVIL+REFUGE 1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622 www.anvilhouston.com AVANT GARDEN 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 www.avantgardenhouston.com BLUR BAR www.blurbar.com 710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447

MR. PEEPLES 1911 Bagby St. 713.208.2319 www.mrpeeples.com

BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR 307 Fairview. 713.529.1099 www.barboheme.com

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

BOONDOCKS 1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500

PROOF ROOFTOP LOUNGE 2600 Travis. 832.767.0513 www.proofbarhouston.com PUB FICTION www.pubfiction.com 2303 Smith. 713.400.8400

EPIC LOUNGE 3030 Travis. 713.522.2531

RED DOOR 2416 Brazos. 713.256.9383 www.reddoormidtown.com

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

SAINT DANE’S BAR 502 Elgin. 713.807.7040 www.saintdanes.com

GASLAMP+ELYSIUM 479 Mcllhenny St. 713.561.2990 www.gaslampmidtown.com

SHOT BAR www.shotbarhouston.com 2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000

GLITTER KARAOKE 2621 Milam. 713.526.4900 www.glitterkaraoke.com

ABSINTHE www.absinthelounge.com 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575

STATUS www.statushouston.com 1410 Bell. 713.659.5400 THE DOGWOOD 2403 Bagby St. 281.501.9075 www.thedogwoodmidtown.com

BYZANTIO 403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896 www.byzantiohouston.com CATBIRDS www.catbirds.com 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 CECIL’S 600 W. Gray. 713.527.9101 CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB 4100 Montrose. 832.592.7464 www.cezannejazz.com COSTA'S ELIXIR LOUNGE 415 Westheimer #101.832.831.1565 www.costashouston.com ETRO LOUNGE www.etrolounge.com 1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876 GRAPPINO DI NINO 2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002 www.ninos-vincents.com

GRIFF’S www.griffshouston.net 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 GUAVA LAMP 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 www.guavalamphouston.com J.R.’s www.jrsbarandgrill.com 808 Pacific. 713.521.2519 LITTLE WOODROW’S 720 Shepherd. 832.804.9941 6 Houston locations www.littlewoodrows.com LOLA’S DEPOT 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342 LUSSO LOUNGE 526 Waugh Dr. 713.493.2574 www.littlewoodrows.com MCELROY’S PUB 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com METEOR www.meteorhouston.com 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 MONTROSE MINING CO. 805 Pacific. 713.529.7488 NUMBERS 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.numbersnightclub.com PJ’S SPORTS BAR 614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748 www.pjssportsbar.com POISON GIRL 1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929 www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar RED LION PUB 2316 S. Shepherd. 713.782.3030 www.redlionhouston.com ROEDER’S PUB 3116 S. Shepherd. 713.524.4994 www.roederspub.com ROSEMONT SOCIAL CLUB 910 Westheimer Rd. 832.530.4698 www.rosemonthouston.com RUDYARD’S www.rudyardspub.com 2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521 SONOMA WINE BAR 2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463 www.sonomahouston.com SOUTH BEACH 810 Pacific. 713.529.7623 www.southbeachthenightclub.com

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THE FLAT www.barflathouston.com 1701 Commonwealth. 713.360.7228 THE HARP www.theharphouston.com 1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827 THE HAY MERCHANT 1100 Westheimer. 713.528.9805 www.haymerchant.com THE NEXT DOOR 2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712 THE STAG’S HEAD 2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199 www.stagsheadpub.com VELVET MELVIN PUB 3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798 ZIMM’S www.zimmsbar.com 4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002

museum district MONARCH LOUNGE 5701 Main. 713.527.1800 www.monarchrestauranthouston.com

outer loop BOWLMOR FORMERLY 300 925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207 www.bowlmor.com/houston FIREHOUSE SALOON 5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962 www.firehousesaloon.com HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE 12848 Queensbury Ln. 713.461.2002 www.houstontexansgrille.com MARQUE 798 Sorella Court. 832.726.1930 www.marquehouston.com THE DERRICK TAVERN 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 www.thederricktavern.com VINE WINE ROOM 12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463 www.vinewineroom.com WAKEFIELD CROWBAR 954 Wakefield Dr. 713.686.8388 www.wakefiieldcrowbar.com YARD HOUSE www.yardhouse.com 800 Sorella Court. 713.461.9273

rice village BAKER STREET PUB 5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900 www.bakerstreetpub.com

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

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

BRONX BAR 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

LOWBROW 1601 W. Main. 281.501.8288 www.lowbrowhouston.com

HUDSON LOUNGE 2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020 www.hudsonlounge.com

LUMEN LOUNGE 5020 Kirby. 281.807.7567

KAY’S LOUNGE 2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858

MARFRELESS 2006 Peden St. 832.954.7019 www.marfrelesshouston.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SIMONE ON SUNSET 2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033 www.simoneonsunset.com

MEZZANINE LOUNGE 2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.6399 www.mezzaninelounge.com MUGSY’S www.mugsyshouston.com 2239 Richmond Ave. 713.522.7118

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

PHIL’S WINE LOUNGE 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.439.1000

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

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

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

river oaks+kirby 1919 WINE & MIXOLOGY 2736 Virginia St.. 713.568.9197 www.1919wmb.com BAR MALATESTA 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1104 www.granducahouston.com

SAM’S BOAT www.samsboat.com 5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628 SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE • 5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768 • 2700 Milam St. www.spotlightkaraoke.com STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 www.stereolivehouston.com THE BAR ROYAL Sonesta Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200

BIG WOODROW’S 3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653 www.bigwoodrows.com CAPONE’S www.caponeshouston.com 4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010

THE BIG EASY 5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999

CRU www.cruawinebar.com 2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463

THE RAILYARD 4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000 www.railyardhouston.com

DOWNING STREET 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 www.downingstreetpub.com

UNDER THE VOLCANO 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282

KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB 2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486 www.irishpubkenneallys.com LA VIE LOUNGE 5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087 LIZZARD’S PUB 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

THE OAK BAR www.theoakbar.net 2736 Virginia St. 713.568.9198

W XYZ BAR 5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

heights+washington ABSOLVE WINE LOUNGE 920 Studemont St. 281.501.1788 www.absolvewinelounge.com

KUNG FU SALOON 5317 Washington. 713.864.0642 www.kungfusaloon.com BEER MARKET CO. www.beermarketco.com 920 Studemont. 713.426.9035

HICKORY HOLLOW 101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300 www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com

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

BIG STAR BAR www.bigstarbar.com 1005 West 19th St. 281.501.9560

HUGHES HANGAR 2811 Washington. 832.704.8964 www.hugheshangar.com

THE GLASS HOUSE 5219 Washington Ave. 713.518.2132

BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740 www.theboomboomroomhouston.com BRIXX BAR www.brixxhouston.com 5110 Washington. 713.864.8811 CRISP www.crisphouston.com 2220 Bevis. 713.360.0222 D & T DRIVE INN 1307 Enid. 713.868.6165 www.danddtdriveinn.com DARKHORSE TAVERN 2207 Washington. 713.426.2442 www.dhtavern.com DOWN HOUSE 1801 Yale St. 713.864.3696 www.downhousehouston.com ELAN www.elanhouston.net 4500 Washington. 832.800.3566 FITZGERALD’S 2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838 www.fitzlivemusic.com

KUNG FU SALOON 5317 Washington. 713.864.0642 www.kungfusaloon.com LEI LOW 6412 N. Main. 713.380.2968 LITTLE WOODROW’S 2631 White Oak. 713.861.2653 www.littlewoodrows.com

TQLA www.tqla.com 4601 Washington. 281.501.3237 UNDERDOGS PUB 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 WINSTON’S 5111 Washington. 281.501.9088 www.winstonsonwashingtoncom

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LITTLE J’S www.littlejsbar.com 4218 Washington. 832.649.5293

LUCKY’S PUB www.luckyspub.com 801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010

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

MOON TOWER INN www.damngoodfoodcoldassbeer.com 3004 Canal St.

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

THE GREEN ROOM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483

SOCIAL JUNKIE 2412 Washington. 832.338.3741

VOODOO QUEEN 322 Milby St. www.facebook.com/liquorandladies

TAPS HOUSE OF BEER 5120 Washington. 713.426.1105 www.tapshouseofbeer.com

WAREHOUSE LIVE 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 www.warehouselive.com

FOX HOLLOW 4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117 www.foxhollowhouston.com GALWAY HOOKER IRISH PUB www.galwayhookerhtx.com 5102 Washington. 832.434.1290 HEIGHTS LODGE GASTROPUB 4115 Washington. 713.426.3617

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LIMA, PERÚ 2012

By Mai Pham

I’LL NEVER FORGET MY FIRST TIME IN LIMA. FOR BREAKFAST, MY TRAVEL COMPANION AND GUIDE – PERUVIAN CHEF ROBERTO CASTRE OF LATIN BITES – TOOK ME TO AN OLD TAVERN BUILT IN THE 1880S, TABERNA DE QUEIROLO. THERE, HE ORDERED US CEVICHE AND THEIR SPECIALTY BUTIFARRA SANDWICH (MADE OF THICK-CUT PORK HAM TOPPED WITH TANGY RED-ONION SALAD ON A ROUND OF CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD-TYPE BUN) TO SHARE. AND TO DRINK? TWO SMALL GLASSES OF ULTRA-SMOOTH, FOAM-TOPPED PISCO SOUR. AT 10:30 IN THE MORNING. I DECIDED AT THAT VERY MOMENT THAT I WAS GOING TO LOVE LIMA.

MAIDO NIGIRI

CENTRAL, VIRGILIO MARTINEZ

2014

FOR MY SECOND TRIP TO LIMA, I HAVE ONE MAIN OBJECTIVE: TO EAT, AND EAT WELL. SINCE SEVEN OF THE WORLD’S BEST 50 LIST IN LATIN AMERICA CAN BE FOUND IN LIMA, THIS IS ENTIRELY TOO EASY TO DO.

The current number one spot is ASTRID Y GASTÓN, CHEF GASTÓN ACURIO’S flagship restaurant which recently moved into Casa Moreyra, a stunning 18th-century hacienda in the San Isidro district fully restored to look like a fairytale castle. Our three-hour, 29-course gastronomic journey is an otherworldly, decadent ride through the regions of Perú: roots and herbs, sea prawns and pickles, mackerel escabeche, sacred cocoa, exotic fruits and vegetables – everything thoughtfully, artfully and impeccably presented with taste to match.

I revisited MAIDO (NO. 11), the scene of my best meal from my 2012 trip. It did not disappoint: Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura’s temple to Perúvian-Japanese cuisine is still incredible. My 17-course tasting started with a perfect single bite of his pulpo al olivo, with charred octopus served next to a piece of house-made olive tofu topped with crisped quinoa—utterly sublime.

Other highlights were CENTRAL (NO. 4), where chef Virgilio Martinez’ tasting menu also took me on a 17-stop tour – this one through mini-ecosystems of ingredients found at specific elevation in Perú (the Amazonian paiche was a work of art).

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Chef Pedro Schiaffino, whose specialty is Amazonian-sourced ingredients, took me into his kitchen when I visited MALABAR (NO. 7). There, we touched and tasted ingredients from the Amazon, sampling dishes together, like his salad with tofu-like bean strained to mimic cheese, topped with shavings of nuts, and herbs, and ginger-like jelly.

An eight-course tasting menu at CHEF CARLOS TESTINO’S sexy restaurant-club, LIMA 27, was full of surprises, too. For snacks, shrimp crackers dyed with squid ink were served on top a fresh coral branch; a cheese course of baked miniapple stuffed with almond cream and topped with goat cheese.

At MAYTA, 100 or so jars of pisco infusions enticed me to try a spicy jalapenopisco infusion (strong!) and several creative cocktails, like a chilcano made with yucca. These were paired with superb kitchen creations by chef Jaime Pesaque, like his unbelievably delicate cuy (guinea pig), its skin so crisp and its flesh so tender that I just about swooned in my seat.

Each of these experiences had their own bits and pieces of the extraordinary. But it was IK (pronounced “ee-kah”) that would leave the strongest impression.

Stepping through its doors, you feel like you’ve entered this secret garden. And the food? Created by chef Monica Kisic, who studied in Basque Country and gained her cooking chops at Blue Hills at Stone Barns in NYC, the food is artistic and modern, like her smoked alpaca, shaped to look like a rose and served with milk chocolate sauce drawn in the pattern of a leaf. Beautiful? Yes. Delicious? Incredibly so.

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LIMA 27 SHRIMP CRACKER

CENTRAL PAICHE

HOW TO GET THERE United offers non-stop service between Houston and Lima. When you arrive, take the airport-approved Green Taxi into the city, which costs in the range of 50 to 60 Perúvian soles, or about $25.

WHERE TO STAY The JW Marriott, located across the street from the popular LarcoMar mall, is safe and well-located. Also good: The Four Points Sheraton in Miraflores offers free buffet breakfast and wifi, and is in good walking distance from shops and restaurants.

ASTRID Y GASTÓN COCKTAIL

IK RESTAURANT INTERIOR

REFERENCES ANTIGUA TABERNA QUEIROLO

General Manuel Vivanco, Pueblo Libre, Lima, Perú antiguatabernaqueirolo.com ASTRID Y GASTÓN Avenida Paz Soldan 290, San Isidro, Lima, Perú astridygaston.com

MAIDO Calle San Martin 399, Miraflores, Lima, Perú maido.pe

MAYTA Av 28 de Julio 1290, Miraflores, Lima, Perú maytarestaurante.com

CENTRAL Santa Isabel 376 Miraflores Lima, Perú centralrestaurante.com.pe

LIMA 27 Calle Santa Luisa 295 San Isidro, Lima, Perú lima27.com

IK Calle Elías Aguirre # 179, Miraflores, Lima 18, Perú ivankisic.pe

CLAY COVERED CHOCOLATE MALABAR SALAD

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FOR ART’S SAKE | MUSEUM DISTRICT | ART HOUSES | GISH AT THE MOVIES | FRESH ARTS

Rothko Chapel. Taysir Batniji Watchtower series. Courtesy of artist

ART

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE September 21 was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly as an annual day of nonviolence and ceasefire. Today the International Day of Peace is observed around the world as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Locally, The Rothko Chapel, FotoFest Biennial and the Arab-American Cultural & Community Centre (ACC), Edge of Arabia and Art Jameel will come together to present a celebration of direct cultural exchange and physical mobility across borders on the plaza of the Rothko Chapel Sunday, September 21.

The launch of CULTURUNNERS begins with a participatory discussion, A Journey Begins at Dusk, exploring how an artist’s mobility can challenge cultural misrepre-

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sentation and propose unofficial narratives towards an alternative history.

Speakers include Palestinian artist and ISCP resident artist Taysir Batniji, 24-year-old Saudi video artist Sarah Abu Abdallah, Edge of Arabia curator and co-founder Stephen Stapleton and Houston-based professor of history, Dr. Dina AlSowayel. The launch will also feature a film screening on the Chapel façade by pioneering Mecca-based artist and Edge of Arabia co-founder Ahmed Mater. Of note, Sarah Abu Abdallah’s work considers the role of women living in Saudi and her personal journey as an artist. Ahmed Mater’s work explores the rapid urban development of Makkah.

For event information and to RSVP, visit the following link: http://conta.cc/1zNp7XK

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org On view through September 7, A Thin Wall of Air: Charles James. On view now, Dario Robleto: The Boundary of Life is Quietly Crossed is a site-specific project that will revolve around his most recent area of inquiry – the largely unexplored history of the human heartbeat. The installation and series of public talks will link together the earliest historical attempts to record and visualize the human pulse and heartbeat, the female brain wave and heartbeat recordings onboard a NASA probe at the edge of the Solar System, and recent developments in artificial research that suggest a “beatless” heart may hold the answers for this life-saving technology progress.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY www.hcponline.org

5 4. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT www.crafthouston.org Through September 7, La Frontera and Texas Masters Series: Sandie Zilker. Opening September 12, In Residence: Work by 2013 Resident Artists, an exhibit that celebrates the high level of craftsmanship and creativity reflected within the work produced by artists during their tenure in HCCC’s Artist Residency Program.

Opening September 24, Craftexas 2014, the eighth in a series of biennial juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft.

5. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org The Texas Sculpture Group presents an exhibition showing the fine quality and diversity of contemporary sculpture in Texas. The exhibition is curated by James Surls and dedicated to and in memory of late TSG Members Lee Littlefield, Bert Long, Jr. and Damian Priour, whose work is also featured in the exhibition.

More than 80 artists are a part of the exhibition, The Texas Sculpture Group 2014: A Panoramic View, on view through September 27.

The 32nd Annual Juried Membership Exhibition runs thru September 7. Juried by Malcolm Daniel, curator in charge of the department of photography of special projects at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the exhibit is a collaborative art project with 37 artists selected from 300 entries from across the world.

Opening September 12, Nathan Hoang: Home is a photographic documentation of all 50+1 states and a list of why people call their state “Home” in the shape of the state. Sara Macel: May the Road Rise to Meet You – Macel followed her father, a traveling salesman, on his trips across the US. Natalie Slater: Mother Road Revisited is a project conceived by photographer Natalie Slater that celebrates the history of Route 66.

3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL www.rothkochapel.org Free Day of Yoga September 1, 8am. September 3, Twelve Moments of Spirituality and Healing, noon.

September 16, Twilight Meditation, 6pm. September 21, International Day of Peace at 7pm.

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6. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiersmuseum.com Founded in 2000 by a Vietnam War veteran and African American military historian Captain Paul J. Matthews, the nonprofit institution is dedicated to preserving and upholding the valor of the African American soldier. Dr. Franklin D.B. Jackson, a venerated Vietnam veteran, serves as the museum’s historian.

8. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON www.cmhouston.org The Children’s Museum of Houston aims to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning sparking a passion for lifelong learning. CMH fosters the development of local children, enhances parents’ involvement in their child’s learning; reinforces and supplements classroom instruction; reduces the effects of poverty on learning; serves a multicultural and multilingual population; and promotes workforce preparedness through the development of 21st century skills.

Interactive Story Time starts up on September 11 at 11am with bilingual times available. Visit the website for dates.

9. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org Running thru September, Zoom into Nano explores the world of atoms, molecules and other tiny particles that are a part of everyday life. The Health Museum will be honoring the women in health and science at the Hearts of Gold Gala, September 19. Emceed by Gina Gaston, the evening will be a celebration of the extraordinary women of the Greater Houston area who are making substantial strides in health and science. Opening September 20, discover the biological wonders of sanguinivores – creatures that eat blood – through encounters with live species and interactive exhibit species in Attack of the Bloodsuckers.

10. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE www.hmns.org All thru September, Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters dives into the perilous world of earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and other natural disasters. As educational as it is entertaining, Nature Unleashed journeys through the complex science of super-storms and the media’s role in their impact.

FEATURED 7. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org Life: Survivor Portraits runs through October 12, and serves as an exploration and celebration of the lives that Houston-area survivors of the Holocaust have created for themselves.

Opening September 11, Ground Zero 360: Never Forget honors the victims of 9/11, created and organized by Paul McCormack, a retired lieutenant from the New York City Police Department who participated in the rescue and recovery effort, and his wife Nicole McClean, a New York-based photographer from Ireland who took pictures of the chaos that day.

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paintings of the fleeting emotions of the lonely human being involved in simple daily activities. Tuesday, September 30, join the conversation with Dr. Brené Brown, the author of two #1 New York Times bestsellers whose 2010 TEDx Houston Talk, The Power of Vulnerability, is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world, at The Jung Center. Tickets start at $125; call 713.524.8253.

11. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org  The new Insectarium offers a glimpse of miniature marvels from around the world. From Texas centipedes to leaf cutter ants, this new permanent exhibit showcases bugs and their importance for our ecosystem. A new baby giraffe was born to Neema last month making the Masai herd 10. 2014 Feast with the Beasts announced their musical guest will be Sugar Ray. Tickets for the November 7 bash at the zoo will go on pre-sale September 2.

12. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org The only university art museum in the nation dedicated to site-specific installation art presenting temporary, large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore.

16. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org  The Czech Center promotes and celebrates Czech/ Slovak culture, language and history with abundant information on all things Czech. September 5, Ten Year – Ten Million, growing an endowment for perpetuity for future generations. September 6, Tom Rowan, NASA scientist/engineer presents STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math – fun to learn for 9- to 12-year-olds. Visit website for more details and to RSVP.

17. JOHN C. FREEMAN WEATHER MUSEUM www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org  Founded in 1987 by Jill F. Hasling and her father, Dr. John C. Freeman, both Certified Consulting Meteorologists and Fellows of the American Meteorological Society, to respond to a need to educate the public about weather and weather safety.

18. ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER www.asiasociety.org  Transcendent Deities of India: The Everyday Occurrence of the Divine closes September 14.

Authors & Asia: Xiaolu Guo, I Am China, in conversation with Y. Ping Sun – September 3 at 7pm.

Renowned author Xiaolu Guo’s newest novel, I Am China, explores rock ‘n’ roll, revolution and romance, seductively woven together in an intense and moving work. September 14 at 2pm, Abhishek Singh in Conversation with Julie Romain is a conversation with the contemporary artist, Singh, with LA County Museum of Art Assistant Curator for South and Southeast Asian Art Julie Romain to discuss his current work on view.

13. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON www.mfah.org  Thru September 14, Charles Marville: Photographer of Paris features the work of 19-century French artist Marville exploring the beauty, variety and historical poignancy of his art through nearly 100 photos spanning his entire career. Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House closes September 21. The renowned collection of paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from England stops in the US for the first time.

14. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org  On view through September, Right Here, Right Now: Houston showcases artists living in the city and celebrates our region’s vibrant creative community. Closing September 21, More Real Than Reality Itself brings together single, multi-channel and installation-based video works by four artists who breathe new life into the medium’s familiar documentary parameters.

15. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON www.junghouston.org  September 2–25, Reconstructions: Earl Staley. 30year-old paintings of Greco-Roman mythology are reconfigured by cutting the works into strips and recreating new works. Opening September 29, Journey Through the Trees: Christina Karll brings together paintings, sculpture, photographs and video spanning Karll’s work over the last 24 years. Sole Souls: Hilda Rueda opens September 29 and will show Rueda’s

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18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com 249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099

CHINELLI LA FRATTA GALLERY www.chinellilafrattagallery.com 1813 Crockett St. 713.869.2727

AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY www.aerosolwarfare.com 2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369

DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com 2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151

ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 Opens September 5, Soft Edge Eduardo Portillo ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com 2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Opens September 6, Barbara Able ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org 1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530 Opens September 19, Three Houses by Havel Ruck Projects

DEFROG GALLERY www.defrog-gallery.com 218 Westcott St. 713.869.2345 DEVIN BORDEN GALLERY www.devinborden.com 3917 Main St. 713.529.2700 DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org 4102 Fannin, Suite 200, 713.223.8346 EAST END GALLERY www.eestudiogallery.com 708 Telephone Rd. Ste. C

AVIS FRANK GALLERY www.avisfrank.com 1606 White Oak Dr. 713.231.8967

FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org 1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522

BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com 4411 Montrose 713.520.9200

FRONT GALLERY www.frontgallery.com 1412 Bonnie Brae St. 713.298.4750 Opens September 20, Jorje Pardo

BOOKER-LOWE GALLERY www.bookerlowegallery.com 4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com 301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842 Opens September 6, Brandon and Ashley Nepote Necessary Truths

CAPITOL STREET GALLERY www.capitolstreetgallery.com 6701 Capitol St. 512.785.6403

Once_Upon_A_Yesterday 72 x 42 inches acrylic on canvas

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

GALLERY JATAD www.galleryjatad.com 1517 Blodgett St. 832.657.4328 GALLERY M SQUARE www.gallerymsquared.com 339 W. 19th St. 713.861.6070 GALLERY SONJA ROESCH www.gallerysonjaroesch.com 2309 Caroline 713.659.5424 GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com 2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701 HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com 6900 S. Rice 713.527.0523 Showing through October 2014, Americana Vigor

Duality by Yazon Lo HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIES www.hooksepsteingalleries.com 2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718 HYDE PARK GALLERY www.hydeparkgallery.com 115 Hyde Park Blvd. 713.524.6913 INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com 3901 Main St. 713.526.7800 Opens September 5, Dario Robleto: Life, Left to Struggle in the Sun HIRAM BUTLER GALLERY www.hirambutler.com 4520 Blossom St. 713.863.7097

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com 703 Yale. 713.626.0175 Thru September 30, Melinda Buie

MUSEUMS OF NOTE 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.blafferartmuseum.org | 120 Fine Arts Building, University of Houston 713.743.9521 | Thru October 29, Window into Houston: Abinadi Meza: Air, Condition Opens September 28, Port Harcourt Project by Zina Saro-Wiwa Opens September 28, Time/Image Opens September 21, Miguel Amat Opens September 21, Buildering: Misbehaving the City

MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORY www.printingmuseum.org | 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652 Ongoing, The Artist’s Eye: Three Houston Artists Collect Prints MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu/MuseumOfSouthernHistory 7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY www.nmfh.org | 415 Barren Springs Dr. 281.876.3063 Ongoing, The Rural Family Funeral Home: Four Generations of Service & Sympathy ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org | 2402 Munger St. 713.926.6368

GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.contemporaryartgalveston.org | 2501 Market St. 409.763.2403

PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org | 2521 Holman 713.526.7662

HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org | 1100 Bagby 713.655.1912

STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART www.stationmuseum.com 1502 Alabama 713.529.6900

HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM www.houstonfiremuseum.org | 2403 Milam 713.524.2526 UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.umusetsu.org | 3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145 MUSEUM OF DRAWING www.modhouston.org | 832.510.6634 Opens July 30, All Quiet: Same As It Never Was by collaborating artists Joe Ives and Dan Fabian

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ANYA TISH GALLERY 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 | www.anyatishgallery.com ANYA TISH GALLERY OPENS ITS SEASON WITH A SOLO EXHIBITION OF NEW WORK BY EDUARDO PORTILLO, A YOUNG, INNOVATIVE, HOUSTON-BASED ARTIST FROM EL SALVADOR. PORTILLO CREATES SCULPTED PAINTINGS (OR PAINTED SCULPTURES) THAT ARE BOTH STRIKING AND SERENE, QUESTIONING AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE ENDURING RELEVANCE AND PROGRESSION OF THE SHAPED CANVAS. McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988 McMURTREY GALLERY www.mcmurtreygallery.com 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238 MEEK STUDIO & GALLERY www.meekgallery.com 1903 Spring St. 713.259.9226 Featuring Bill Meek glass art

MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com 2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671 Opens September 18, Kenneth Noland Exhibition

NICOLE LONGNECKER GALLERY www.longneckergallery.com 2625 Colquitt St. 713.591.4997

MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 Opens September 13, Jerry Jeanmard: Paper People

REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com 303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532 Opens September 6, New Works by Stephanie Darling

MOTHER DOG STUDIOS www.motherdogstudios.com 720 Walnut 713.229.9760

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

MUIR FINE ART GALLERY www.muirfineartgallery.com 796 Town and Country Blvd. #114, 713.722.0099

SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com 1506 W. Alabama 713.529.1313 Opens August 2, Mexican Masters

NEW GALLERY www.newgalleryhouston.com 3225 Milam St. 832.830.8778 Opens September 14, Dorothy Hood: The Lost Paintings

SPRING STREET STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.com 1824 Spring St. 713.862.0082

THE MISSION www.themissionprojects.com 2219 Montrose Blvd. 713.874.1182 THORNWOOD GALLERY www.thornwoodgallery.com 2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278 WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966 WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net 2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082 ZOYA TOMMY CONTEMPORARY www.zoyatommy.com 4411 Montrose Blvd., Unit F 713.523.7424 Opens September 12, Ipsen Espada

THE COLLECTIVE www.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616

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

What’s the best food movie? It’s the food+drink issue for 002houston, so I decided to ask some local gastronomes for their opinion. Ana Beaven of Cuchara has the only kitchen in town run by women who “cook from the heart, following the most strict family tradition in Mexico,” so, naturally, her favorite film is “Como agua para chocolate/Like Water for Chocolate (pictured).” Cuchara will be celebrating their two year anny with a special event on September 30 in which they’ll serve food from the film while screening it – delicioso! Chef Hugo Ortega (Backstreet Café, Hugo’s, Prego and Caracol) is also inspired by “Like Water for Chocolate” and both he and wife/restaurateur Tracy Vaught love “Babette’s Feast” – a film that celebrates food as transformation and liberation as Babette prepares the meal of a lifetime for two sisters who have been enslaved by caring for their strict father.

Onscreen at Sundance Cinemas (www.sundancecinemas.com/houston.html) is “A Summer’s Tale” (9/5–9/11, pictured) which features college-age love, lust and affairs by the seaside while the more grown-up “The One I Love” (9/12-9/18) centers around a couple on vacation trying to save their marriage and whose unexpected discovery changes everything. Music is the centerpiece of some films playing this month – the Houston Museum of African American Culture (www.hmaac.org) is screening “Song of Freedom,” (9/25) a soaring musical drama that explores one man’s rise to fame as a concert vocalist and subsequent exploration of his African roots. And on September 13, 14 Pews (www.14pews.org) has “Mules, Hoggies, and the Blues” – an evening of films by folklorist Bill Ferris followed by live blues on the patio.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) also has a music film in the lineup this month – “Take Me to the River,” (9/12) about Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians and featuring artists as divergent as Snoop Dogg and Otis Clay. The sumptuous “Queen Margot” (9/19 and 9/26, pictured) follows the tribulations of the young French queen trying to escape her family’s rule while running away with her lover, evading a massacre and avoiding marriage to a Huguenot (whew!). Also unspooling will be the classic French New Wave films by François Truffaut — “The 400 Blows/Les quatre cents coups” (9/1, 9/5, 9/6, 9/7); “The Wild Child/L’Enfant Sauvage” (9/13 and 9/14); and “Small Change/L’Argent de Poche” (9/20 and 9/21).

Sarah Gish is an artist/mama/connector/igniter who owns Gish Creative (www.gishcreative.com), a personal, family and business enrichment company that champions culture, makes connections and ignites lives. She loves marketing but loves seeing people’s eyes light up with life even more.

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EVENT CASA DE ESPERANZA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MIXER WHERE DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE Casa De Esperanza hosted a Young Professional Happy Hour Mixer for 60 current and future members. Guests sipped on the Grille’s signature VIP martinis and red and white wine while enjoying lite bites.

Photography by Meredith Flaherty

Ally Hatz, Tara Lopez, Lily Cardenas, Christina Mullin, Heather Henry

Sara Hansen, Alicia Hou, Alexandra Barney

Phil Szymcer, Jaclyn Martin, Jonathan Humphreys

Mikey Gough, Jeanie Oudin, Jimmy Vaeth Ally Hatz, Katie Church

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FRESH ARTS SCENE

By Ariel Jones

IS IT SEPTEMBER ALREADY? MY, MY, MY, HOW TIME FLIES. TAKE A SEAT AND RELAX FOR A WHILE WITH THIS MONTH’S FRESH ARTS SCENE. – xoxo Fresh Arts on-stage interview, book sale and signing, takes place at Cullen Theater, Wortham Center, 501 Texas Avenue.

General admission tickets: $5. For more information, visit www.inprinthouston.org.

GYN, NEW INSTALLATION AND PERFORMANCE BY AUTUMN KNIGHT Fresh Arts On view September 5 – October 17 Opening reception: Friday, September 5 Performance: Friday, September 26 Fresh Arts presents GYN, a multidisciplinary installation and performance that tells a fictional story about the relationship between a woman and her multiple male gynecologists, by Houston-based artist Autumn Knight. Via video, sculpture and performance, the narrative in GYN follows several streams of correspondence between a woman and her male OB-GYN doctors. After a variety of serious, life-threatening gynecological procedures, the patient begins to confuse the ongoing invasive medical examinations with romantic intimacy, leading her to question her own and her doctor’s objectivity.

The public is invited to a free opening reception beginning at 6pm, on Friday, September 5, with an artist performance at 7pm on Friday, September 26. Fresh Arts | 2101 Winter Street, Studio B11 | Houston, TX 77007.

Free parking available. For more information, visit www.fresharts.org.

DAVID MITCHELL READING | Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series Sunday, September 21, 7:30pm The 2014/2015 Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series kicks off with fiction writer David Mitchell, author of the bestselling Cloud Atlas and named one of the 100 most influential people in the world

by Time magazine in 2007. Mitchell will read from his latest novel, The Bone Clocks, which has been nominated for the Man Booker Prize. The reading, followed by an

PEPE MAR: PARCO DEI MOSTRI | DiverseWorks September 8 – October 25, Opening reception: Friday, September 7, 7–9pm Miami-based Pepe Mar creates brightly colored and fantastical sculptures that capture the flamboyant spirit and eclectic fusion of the city’s Latin cultures. For his project at DiverseWorks, his first major institutional commission in the United States, Mar will create a large-scale, immersive installation that brings his sculptures to life. As part of his residency, Mar is collaborating with participants in the after-school programs at Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA). Together they will conceive, produce and perform a series of live events that fuse Mexican folk traditions with contemporary urban life in an exploration of personal narrative and collective immigrant identity. DiverseWorks | 4102 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77004 | 713.223.8346 | FREE. For more information, visit www.diverseworks.org.

MITCHELL ARTIST LECTURE FEATURING LAURIE ANDERSON | Mitchell Center for Arts Wednesday, September 10, 6pm reception, 7pm lecture Photography by Tim Knox Laurie Anderson is recognized worldwide as a groundbreaking leader in the use of technology in the arts and as one of today’s premier performance artists. She is known primarily for her multimedia presentations and has cast herself in roles as varied as visual artist, composer, poet, photographer, filmmaker, electronics whiz, vocalist and instrumentalist. In her Mitchell Artist Lecture, Anderson will discuss her significant legacy of interdisciplinary collaboration over the course of her career. The event takes place at the University of Houston, Moores Opera House. FREE. For more information, visit www.mitchellcenterforarts.org.

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WHERE TO LIVE NOW

CINCO RANCH is a master-planned community located in the Greater Katy area. In 2010, the population was 18,274 but this community dates back to the 1820s before Texas even became a republic, when pioneer Moses Austin was granted permission to settle 300 families in the area by the Spanish Government.

INSIDER

In 1984, the Mischer Corporation and American General Corporation purchased Cinco Ranch to develop the 5,000 acres. Today Cinco Ranch totals 8,092 acres and is expected to have over 14,000 homes by this year. The community supports conservation initiatives including a tree farm to cultivate trees for planting in common areas as well as using native wildflowers that require less upkeep.

There are community activities like the Golf Club; South Lake offering fishing, sailing and paddle boats; Lake Point Park; and a Water Park.

Various greenbelts offer trails to bike, jog or rollerblade throughout the development. A great school system as well as the Great Southwest Equestrian Center and Texas Children’s Pediatrics Cinco Ranch attract residents.

Illustration by Paige Moore

Vanessa O’Donnell, OWNER/PASTRY CHEF OF THE DESSERT BOUTIQUE OOH LA LA, HAS LIVED IN CINCO RANCH FOR 7 YEARS AND SHARES SOME INSIGHT INTO THE SUBURB. What do you like best about living in Cinco Ranch? The people that form the community of Cinco Ranch really make this an outstanding place to live.

What do you think could be improved? I wish that there were more mature trees; I know that this will come over the years. Cinco Ranch is also in need of more locally owned, chef-driven restaurants.

What are you most proud of in regards to your neighborhood? We live on a cul-de-sac and there are always kids outside playing on the streets, which is really refreshing to see these days.

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ENVISION A DAILY SCENE IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD: A TABLE IS SET FOR A CONVIVIAL MEAL. THE FOOD IS GOOD, COOKED FRESH AND WITH LOVE. INGREDIENTS ARE PRODUCED WITH CARE FOR THE LAND, ANIMALS, OUR HEALTH AND FOOD FUTURE, AND COME FROM SMALLSCALE LOCAL PRODUCERS WHO ARE PAID FAIR COMPENSATION, WHILE IN TURN THE PRICE YOU PAY IS FAIR AS WELL.

Although the Slow Food movement has had a long history in Houston, the local chapter relaunched fairly recently becoming an official Slow Food chapter on August 6. The current president, Stephania Alvarez, shares, “Slow Food is a lifestyle. It is about taking time to appreciate what is important in our lives, and that includes our future. More than food, Slow includes travel, leisure time, art, culture, education and true connection. Slow Food recognized 25 years ago that we need to protect our food future, and it does so by focusing on good, clean, fair food. Eat well but don’t deplete the planet in doing so. That is a choice everyone can make.” The chapter hosts monthly events promoting their “good,

clean and fair food for all” message with an upcoming member event taking place most likely September 18. (Check on their website for changes.)

In the works are Slow Food potlucks, picnics and farm visits plus an event for Global Terra Madre Day on December 10.

They are currently growing their membership and are listed officially on the Slow Food USA membership page where interested members can choose “Houston” as their local Slow Food chapter. www.slowfoodhouston.wix.com

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WHERE TO LIVE NOW

CINCO RANCH is a master-planned community located in the Greater Katy area. In 2010, the population was 18,274 but this community dates back to the 1820s before Texas even became a republic, when pioneer Moses Austin was granted permission to settle 300 families in the area by the Spanish Government.

INSIDER

In 1984, the Mischer Corporation and American General Corporation purchased Cinco Ranch to develop the 5,000 acres. Today Cinco Ranch totals 8,092 acres and is expected to have over 14,000 homes by this year. The community supports conservation initiatives including a tree farm to cultivate trees for planting in common areas as well as using native wildflowers that require less upkeep.

There are community activities like the Golf Club; South Lake offering fishing, sailing and paddle boats; Lake Point Park; and a Water Park.

Various greenbelts offer trails to bike, jog or rollerblade throughout the development. A great school system as well as the Great Southwest Equestrian Center and Texas Children’s Pediatrics Cinco Ranch attract residents.

Illustration by Paige Moore

Vanessa O’Donnell, OWNER/PASTRY CHEF OF THE DESSERT BOUTIQUE OOH LA LA, HAS LIVED IN CINCO RANCH FOR 7 YEARS AND SHARES SOME INSIGHT INTO THE SUBURB. What do you like best about living in Cinco Ranch? The people that form the community of Cinco Ranch really make this an outstanding place to live.

What do you think could be improved? I wish that there were more mature trees; I know that this will come over the years. Cinco Ranch is also in need of more locally owned, chef-driven restaurants.

What are you most proud of in regards to your neighborhood? We live on a cul-de-sac and there are always kids outside playing on the streets, which is really refreshing to see these days.

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Photography by Anthony Rathbun

JUAN VALENTINE Part of town you live in: Pearland, TX Origin: Born in Lake Charles, LA, grew up in Clear Lake Occupation: Barber at Cutthroat Barbershop

VICTOR PHAM Part of town you live in: Sugar Land, TX Origin: Vietnamese Occupation: I am the creative mind behind Sam+Sander Events, which, in essence, provides clients with appealing event designs and cost-effective options.

What’s your favorite trend? A nice bald fade. If cut right, it’s the perfect haircut to make any guy look cooler. That’s why guys need to schedule their next haircut with me. What is one thing you can’t live without? If Chick-fil-A goes under I’ll lose my mind. Where do you plan to go on your next vacation?

Austin to see Outcast at ACL. Would you rather cook, dine out or get takeout? My mom-in-law’s house is my favorite place to eat. She’s the best cook and it’s always free.

What attracts you to a person? I am totally attracted to other individuals that wear their hearts on their sleeves. If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be? Britney Spears would be the one. It’s always been Britney. Crazy and all! “I love crazy!” If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy? I would buy land to build a venue. It will be my legacy one day… Where is your favorite place to hang out? I’m boring. It’s not about the place, but rather the company I find myself in.

JEFF WOOSTER Part of town you live in: Montrose Origin: Nebraska Occupation: Sustainability Director

RAKESH AGRAWAL Part of town you live in: West University Origin: Houston, TX Occupation: Founder and CEO of SnapStream

Where is your favorite place to shop? Costco. What’s your favorite trend? Sustainability! What attracts you to a person? Their heart. What is the worst fashion trend you loved? Corduroy. If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be? Ellen DeGeneres. If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy? A home security system. What is your favorite movie? To Catch a Thief. How do you stay in shape? By eating at Chuy’s (round is a shape).

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What is your biggest motivator? The incredibly smart, creative and motivated people I work with at SnapStream. (Please apply, we’re hiring!)

What’s your favorite trend? Oh, man... I’m probably the least trendy person out there.

If you never had to work, what would you do? Probably pursue my interest in photography.

What is the last book you read? Hatching Twitter by Nick Bilton.

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THE LONE STAR COURT, AUSTIN

By Carla Valencia de Martinez

Photography by Mark Knight

THERE’S NO EASIER GETAWAY THAN THE MAX 3-HOUR DRIVE TO AUSTIN. The laid-back, self-proclaimed “weird” city is chock full of suburban pockets diverse enough to explore for the weekend. I recently went on a girls’ trip and stayed in the Barton Springs area at the Lone Star Court in the Domain development.

THE LONE STAR COURT is a super-cute, unabashedly Texan property. It’s the perfect mix of nostalgia meets modern. Located in the Domain, a development similar to Houston’s CityCentre with retail, restaurants and more – the location is perfect. The modern motor court features 123 rooms with amenities like colorful 50’s style Smeg refrigerators fully stocked, braided homey rugs and sliding barn doors leading to the bathrooms.

The property features public areas in the form of a courtyard surrounded by three floors of rooms. Don’t miss a dip in the pool reminiscent of Hill Country swimming holes, or a nightcap by the bonfire. The property’s full-service restaurant, The Water Trough, features a full bar with a signature cocktail called the Chill Cowboy. There’s also an on-site food truck called the Feed Store offering burgers, salads and more.

To say the concept is refreshing is an understatement. I left enchanted by the originality behind the design and the attention to detail. It’s perfect in its simplicity and loaded with Texas hospitality and charm. Rates start at $149. www.lonestarcourt.com

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002scene EVENT HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS KICK-OFF PARTY WHERE LOCAL POUR Nestled in the River Oaks area, Local Pour celebrated the kick-off of Houston Restaurant Weeks, a monthlong event benefiting the Houston Food Bank. Guests enjoyed libations, sweet treats and live entertainment including a lip-syncing battle! Houston Restaurant Weeks is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank. Participating restaurants included Nara Sushi & Korean Kitchen, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and Seasons 52, to name a few.

Photography by Roswitha Volger

EVENT “CRAFTED” MIXOLOGY CONTEST WHERE MR.PEEPLES Midtown restaurant Mr. Peeples hosted a “Crafted” Mixology Contest featuring six bartenders from local restaurants and bars competing for the title of best vodka cocktail in Houston. Guests enjoyed light bites, sweet beats by DJ Tiffany and koozies, t-shirts and bags provided by RWB vodka representatives. Luis Villegas of El Big Bad took home the prize with his “Kiss from a Rosemary” concoction.

Photography by Shannon Lawson

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EVENT PARTY IN PINK WHERE HOTEL ZAZA Hotel ZaZa hosted their annual Party in Pink, “The Pink Flamingo,” raising over $20,000 in proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen Houston for breast cancer awareness, research, screening and treatment.

Photography by Daniel Ortiz and Roswitha Vogler

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EVENT WHITE LINEN NIGHTS IN THE HEIGHTS WHERE THE HEIGHTS Seas of people decked out in white attire filled The Heights community for a night out with friends and family surrounded by live music while supporting local businesses. The neighborhood event started in 2006 as way to promote interest and traffic to businesses on 19th Street and since then has spread throughout the Heights area.

Photography by lastnightpic.com

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THINGS I LOVE | FAT FINDS | MENTERTAINMENT

STYLE+LEISURE

BULGARI

SERPENTI BAGS

To say we are sssssssssmitten with this new collection of bags featuring Bulgari’s eternal symbol of the serpent is an understatement. Classic design with a modern appeal is ingrained with the history of Greek mythology and Roman civilization and embodied by the serpent: birth, rebirth, beauty, sex appeal and wisdom. There’s a reason why Elizabeth Taylor favored the 75-year-old Serpenti design. Bulgari Serpenti flap cover bags available at BVLGARI Houston Galleria, 713.622.7574 www.bulgari.com

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EVENT SEVEN SELECTED ARTISTS BENEFITING BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL WHERE HYDE PARK GALLERY 400 art enthusiasts attended Bayou City Art Festival’s inaugural gallery exhibition, Seven Selected Artists, curated by Kelly Kindred and Nicola Parente at Hyde Park Gallery, as they enjoyed lite bites and libations with sales benefiting the Bayou City Art Festival.

Photography by Ray Redding

Nicola Parente, Syd Moen and John de la Cruz

Ludmila Luman, Natalia Nikitina and Anastasia Molodtsova

Tra Slaughter and daughter Harper

Katherine Orellana Ross and Marianne Mayeaux

Enid Sanchez and Edward Sanchez

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By Carla Valencia de Martinez and Gabriella Nissen

FOODIE EDITION

Cracking open my favorite Thai young coconuts just got easier with the Coco Jack and Mallet.

Now if I could just get a bigger fridge to hold more coconuts… www.coco-jack.com

I love these boxed San Marzano tomatoes over canned ones.

Problem is they are HARD to find.

Although these are not imported from San Marzano, Italy, they are cultivated in California using the same variety of seed used in San Marzino. I’ve tasted a variety and this brand is my current favorite!

Usually available at Whole Foods.

Savino glassware keeps your wine fresh for up to a week with a preservation system that uses a small float, which slows down oxidation as soon as it covers the wine. A full bottle of wine fits in the smaller than a bottle size Savino that fits in the fridge! Genius. Starts at $60, www.savinowines.com.

Vanilla takes center stage in Diptyque’s Vanille candle, which launches this month.

Sandalwood, Elemi and Bourbon Vanilla mix beautifully for the perfect fall scent I’ll have burning this month. www.diptyqueparis.com

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ANDEGAVIA CASK WINES TAKES BOXED WINE TO ANOTHER LEVEL WITH THEIR ECO-FRIENDLY LUXE WINES IN THESE PRETTY CHIC DESIGNED (MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED MATERIALS) PACKAGES. OH, AND THE SHELF LIFE IS A MONTH. ABOUT $70-$80 ONLINE, WWW.ANDEGAVIA.COM.

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I’m cucu for coconut. Kind bar’s Oats and Honey are lightly sweet and super crunchy – perfect for a sweet craving and loaded with goodness. www.kindsnacks.com

THIS GORGEOUS BOOK IS EASY TO FOLLOW AND IS A GREAT STARTER TO GET YOU GARDENING OR FORAGING. THE EDIBLE GARDEN $10 ON WWW.AMAZON.COM.

If our foraging feature inspired you to go on a foraging hunt of your own, check out The Audubon Mushrooms Mobile Field Guide App to help you identify your fungi and not end up in an Alice in Wonderland moment. We love that 8% of all sales go back to the Audubon.www.audubonguides.com And this Opinel mushroom knife will have you looking like an old pro. Email me if you find any truffles and chanterelles! www.amazon.com

I’ve been on a tangent lately to eliminate the plastic Tupperware’s® in my house replacing all my containers with glass (nesting, it’s not my fault) but that doesn’t mean buying all new. I’ve been cleaning any glass jars/containers that fit the bill and LOVE these Cuppow lids for my mason jars that convert my jars into cups on the go. $8.99 at www.cuppow.com.

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Styled by marzifat Photography by Gabriella Nissen

On a side note…

Neimans is carrying Kenzo in their Houston store! Gone are the days of my online hunting for this label. It’s about time.

FALL IS

OFFICIALLY HERE. Kenzo jacket: Neiman Marcus Stuart Weitzman heels: Neiman Marcus Jewelry: DePetra

Even though the weather hasn’t quite caught up yet, it’s never too early to start searching for that perfect statement jacket to carry you through the season. The beauty of the statement jacket MAKES the outfit. Throw it on or over your shoulders with jeans and sneakers/heels and you’re done!

Neon nail polish is having a moment and I’m definitely on board. It’s so much more fun than the “go-to” red or nude. And, hey... it only lasts a couple of weeks anyway so why not try it – you just might surprise yourself.

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EVENT HOME IDENTITY EVENT WHERE POP-UP SHOP 4411 MONTROSE Avid philanthropists and partygoers celebrated the launch of homeIDENTITY, a modern luxury home goods pop-up shop nestled in the 4411 gallery and event space in Montrose.

Proceeds from shopping at the pop-up benefited Pier & Beam young professionals group in support of Preservation Houston.

Photography by Daniel Ortiz

Paige Johnson, Conor McEvily and Katie Patterson

Tiffany Halik and Andrew Villalobos

Marcelo Saenz and Adrian Duenas Carrie Evans and Amy Johnston

Cindy Cook and Adair Cook Nasser and Rania Edlibi

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COOKING SHORTCUTS While cooking is a very exciting and rewarding activity for many, I am usually most excited to just eat. Cleaning up spills and washing dishes is my least favorite thing to do. Calibowl’s innovative inner-lip guides ingredients into the bowl and onto the utensil, eliminating over-the-edge spills. Available at www.Target.com.

By Vico Puentes

Photography by Kennon Everett

TORTILLAS ARE OUTSELLING MANY AMERICAN STAPLES, INCLUDING PASTA, HAMBURGER AND HOT DOG BUNS, AND BAGELS. THE IMUSA TORTILLA WARMER IS A NEW ESSENTIAL IN THE KITCHEN, USED TO KEEP TORTILLAS HOT AND FRESH FOR UP TO ONE HOUR. THE CLOTH WARMER CAN ALSO BE USED ON PITA BREAD, NAAN AND ANY OTHER FLAT BREAD VARIATION. ALTHOUGH USING A COMAL (GRIDDLE) IS MY PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION TO HEAT A TORTILLA, A TORTILLA WARMER CAN BE USED TO HEAT UP TORTILLAS IN THE MICROWAVE. WWW.IMUSAUSA.COM

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ON A HOT DAY, A WATERED DOWN BEVERAGE IS THE LAST THING THAT YOU WANT TO DRINK. WITH PREPARA ICE SPHERES, JUST FILL WITH YOUR DRINK OF CHOICE FOR ICED, ORBED GREATNESS. COMES AS A PACK OF FOUR. TRY PACKING THEM WITH MINT LEAVES, BASIL, FRUITS AND MORE. CAN BE USED IN PITCHERS, COCKTAILS, PUNCH BOWLS AND TUMBLERS. WWW.TARGET.COM

Cooking takes confidence and determination and Steven Raichlen’s MAN MADE MEALS is the ultimate guide to follow. Man Made Meals is about the tools and techniques arming you with secrets from the pros on how to multitask, prep before you start cooking and clean as you go. It breaks down the understanding of flavor and flavor boosters, like anchovies and miso. With 300 recipes, breakfast to dessert, you’ll dazzle a date or simply feed yourself with real pleasure. These are recipes with a decided guy appeal, like Blowtorch Oatmeal, Fire-Eater Chicken Wings, Black Kale Caesar, Down East Lobster Rolls, Skillet Rib Steak, Yardbird’s Fried Chicken, Blackened Salmon, Mashed Potatoes Three Ways and Ice Cream Floats for Grown-Ups.

Stop messy, hot splatters on your stove with the Squish Collapsible Splatter Shield. Use it over hot skillets to catch hot oil and grease before it gets on walls, counters or you. Available at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

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ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Photography

by Geoffrey Lyon courtesy of MetroNational

DESIGN

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estled into the ever-changing skyline of Memorial City on Bunker Hill sits a unique concept in a collaborative and sustainable office of the future. The twostory, 14,700sf structure is hard to miss with its organic warm beauty, beckoning passersby to question what is that? Well, it is home to MetroNational, owner, manager and developer of

Memorial City. The office oversees development activities including master planning, architecture, construction and interior design. Green elements include a geothermal cooling and heating system, daylight harvesting lights that automatically adjust in response to changing levels of natural light. The green roof is complete with solar panels, rainwater collection, wind turbine and a rooftop garden/urban oasis featuring native Texas plants. Wood

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used for interior flooring was reclaimed from the Old Cotton Concentration Company warehouse in Galveston.

The Treehouse is a symbol of MetroNational’s dedication to quality design and place making and showcases their dedication to sustainable and green building practices.

963 Bunker Hill | Houston, 77024

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Downtown Holocaust Museum Galleria Uptown Park River Oaks Park Rice Village Highland Village Memorial City Town & Country Village CityCentre Sam Houston Race Park Katy Mills Sugar Land Zoo Museum District George Bush Intl. Airport Hobby Airport Space Center Houston Kemah Miller Outdoor Theatre Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Museum of Fine Arts Children’s Museum

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The Brew

CAFÉ

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BRASIL

THE WHO: Who? Café Brasil, that’s who. Since 1992 Brasil has been the cornerstone of Montrose coffee/café.

Hipsters, families gathering for a meal, friends catching up, studiers, couples enjoying themselves and neighboring tables – Brasil and its spacious interior and multiple outdoor seating areas always seems to be hopping.

THE BREW: Choice beans sourced from boutique roasters – Zoka, Mueva and Cuvee were all being brewed during our most recent visits. Ask which espresso is being pulled as a normal day offers two roasts. The house Mexican Mocha is stellar, as is the beer selection! 16 draft beers including a nitro accompany a great bottle selection.

THE FOOD: If the espresso machine broke, we are not sure anyone would mind. Pizzas and burgers seem to be the biggest draw, but the kitchen was putting out a lot of dishes for 3 in the afternoon. Pastries such as muffins, pie and cookies also kept the crowd happy, and let’s not forget the wine and champagne lists too.

OVERHEARD IN THE CROWD: “Ooooooooooooh yeah.

Vanilla latte.” The classics apparently don’t disappoint.

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ACROSS 1. Hodgepodges 6. A place to remember 11. “On the Road” narrator Paradise 14. Temporary tattoo medium 15. “Laugh-In” cohost 16. Tango requirement 17. Salary at a McJob 19. Granola bit 20. Duplicate 21. “Indeed!”

22. High-quality French vineyard 23. Least hospitable 26. Tent pegs 28. __ Andreas Fault 29. Important artery 33. Freudian concept 34. Org. led by Mandela, once 35. Lament loudly 36. Cocoon residents 39. On the summit of 41. Baseball teams 43. Active Sicilian volcano

44. Stand-up guy?

46. Religious offshoot 47. Charged atom 48. Seventh Greek letter 49. German industrial city 51. Beethoven’s “___ to Joy” 52. Explosive device used to break down a gate or wall 55. Car repair courtesy 57. Eggs, to biologists 58. Grazing ground 60. Group with turf 61. Bagel topper 62. Not paid for, as factory work 67. Just manage, with “out” 68. Eagle’s nest 69. Spine-tingling 70. It’s a matter of law 71. Predator in modern warfare 72. Wander off the path

DOWN 1. Unit of resistance 2. Floral necklace 3. Bed-and-breakfast 4. Ready to serve, as champagne 5. Fried, triangular pastry 6. Military force 7. Ceiling-fan setting 8. Not at one’s desk 9. Wizards 10. Dance in 2/4 time 11. Executive perk 12. Mindful 13. Yoga posture 18. In Houston, it’s about 6.2 miles west of the central business district and is centered along Post Oak, Westheimer and The Galleria 23. Sir __ Newton 24. “Inferno” division 25. They’re collected by the IRS

27. Chills and fever 30. Good worker’s reward 31. Fork prongs 32. Baldwin and Guinness 37. Battery terminal 38. More rational 40. Gyro bread 42. Ancient upright stone slab bearing markings 45. Payment unit for some drive-in movies

50. Present occasions 52. Gondola guider 53. Summon up 54. Put off till later 56. Shoelace tip 59. Bushy hair style 60. Butter used to fry paneer 63. 10th anniversary metal 64. Bobby of hockey 65. American equivalent of Britain’s MI6 66. Anthem composer

AUGUST ANSWERS

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