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Law enforcement resources to keep readers safe With over 5,300 sworn police officers, nearly 1,300 civilian employees and an annual budget of more than $825 million, the Houston Police Department is the fifth largest police agency in the US. HPD’s current chief is Charles McClelland, who was sworn in on April 14, 2010 and has served in the department for 37 years. HPD currently has several police stations and neighborhood storefronts in several locations in The Leader’s area. These include the Heights substation, located at 1127 North Shepherd Drive, and the Near North substation, located at 1335 West 43rd Street. The Heights substation is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached by phone at 713-803-1151. The Near North substation is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can also be reached by phone at 713-956-3140. For those with non-emergency calls, dial 713-884-3131. The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office also patrols many communities in The Leader
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area, with Alan Rosen currently serving as Constable. Rosen has served with the Constable’s Office for over 14 years and maintains its patrol division headquarters at 7300 North Shepherd and another location at 1302 Preston Sreet, inside Suite 301. The Constable’s Office offers numerous resources for residents to take advantage of, including Vacation Watch services and digital crime alerts which are emailed to community members with updates from ongoing investigations, crimes, arrests and other information.
Residents can sign up for these alerts and find more resources at www.pct1constable.net. The general phone number for the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office is 713-755-5200. The area is also served by the Harris County Sheriff ’s Office, which is the third largest of its kind in the US. Sheriff Ron Hickman leads more than 4,000 employees across the county, and has served as sheriff since 2009. The Sheriff ’s Office’s nonemergency line can be reached at 713-221-6000, public information at 713-755-5300 and administrative services at
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Networking, resources for area businesses Several groups offer a plethora of networking and business growth opportunities for all kinds of area businesses, big and small, sponsor community events to showcase their members goods and services and provide fundraising for local causes. Serving The Leader areas are: • Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce 545 W. 19th St 713-861-6735 www.heightschamber.com.
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Local post office locations The U.S. Postal Service currently operates four dedicated post offices in The Leader area. These include locations in Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, the Heights and Greater Heights areas. Garden Oaks 3816 N. Shepherd Drive Houston, TX 77018 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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f you’re picking up this Guide and are new to town, welcome. If you’re a long-time resident, thanks for reading. And anyone else, thanks for taking the time to mosey through these pages. I’d like to introduce myself in case you haven’t picked up The Leader lately, if that’s okay. I moved to Houston about a year and a half ago. So like some of you, The Leader area is new to me. I moved to Houston for a job, not specifically for The Leader, but we will save that story for another day. I was fortunate enough to move to the area with two college friends already living here. One I decided to room with during my first year in Houston, the other lives in the Heights and had taken me under her Houstonian wing to show me the area. The first few weeks of living here, my Houstonian friend wowed me with places in the Heights, Garden oaks and really won me over with her select choices. Some of those choices you’ll find in these pages from witnessing how hard these businesses work in providing a home away from home for our community. Our Food and Drink section is something I have come to love in our weekly
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By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Sure, there are the restaurants that get all the buzz, but there are also favorite spots which fly under the radar. Whether a restaurant is underrated may be a debatable issue, The Leader let readers chime in on theirs. See what they said. Those with multiple mentions are listed first with an honorable mentions category at the end. Bellissimo, 1848 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009 This Italian restaurant offering create-yourown pasta and pizzas plus other Italian fare has a vocal following in the area. “Great food and family owned,” said Melanie Long. Mandy Derryberry went further: “It’s delicious, but isn’t always super busy. I’m always afraid that one day I’m going to pull up and they are going to have shut down because enough people don’t know about it! It may be my favorite Italian food in town...and that’s saying a lot.” Cajun Town Café, 6476 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77091 There are two locations of the restaurant but the Little York is most convenient. Debbie Straube says she loves their fried shrimp, fried catfish, crawfish étouffée, and their fish dishes with the toppings. “They also have really good onion rings. And even their fries are better than most places. I don’t know that I’ve ever eaten anything there that I didn’t like.” Captain Benny’s, 10896 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092 Look for the boat! Captain Benny’s may be a chain but it gets a lot of Leader love. Lauren Anne Baker says the 290 location has the best inexpensive seafood around. What you may not know - Capt. Benny’s has been in Houston, originally on Main Street, since 1967. The fried fish and oysters are Leader reader favorites. Los Dos Hermanos, 5013 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 There are more than a few Mexican restaurants in the area but Los Dos Hermanos may have escaped your attention. This small restaurant with a drive through is the one for reader Sandy Francis. “A hidden gem,” she says. “Super good food, very clean and low prices. Love this place.” Thai Lanna, 1714 West Loop N, Houston, TX 77008 Mary Margaret Carroll was just one of the readers who mentioned the “awesome food”
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here. While Thai Lanna does a brisk take out business, they also offer eat in with BYOB. The cleanliness and the fair prices were also points in the restaurant’s favor. Looking for a dish to try – start with the Cashew Ginger Chicken. Thu-Thu Restaurant, 5015 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77092 This unassuming restaurant next to a Discount Tire offers Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine and according to reader Elaine Gentry you must get the BBQ pork. Yelpers say that they do Vietnamese (Pho noodle soups, wonton soups) better than Chinese but you be the judge. You can do delivery or eat in. Honorable Mentions Biskit Junkie, 2925 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77018 Chicago Italian Beef (Pizza), 1777 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009 China Doll Restaurant, 5630 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77091 Doyle’s Restaurant, 2136 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018 Fiesta Tacos, 4620 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77092 House of Fries, 5322 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77091 Houston Panini & Provisions, 1727 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018 La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, 1431 W 26th St, Houston, TX 77008 Los Nopalitos, 4723 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77092 Mi Sombrero, 3401 N Shepherd Dr #4, Houston, TX 77018 Nene’s Refresqueria, 4920 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77092 Nundini Chef’s Table, 500 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007 PaPa Mo’s Deli, 465 T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77007 Pho & Grill, 10971 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092 Pho Vang, 13147 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040 Taco truck in the Fiesta parking lot sure is popular Taqueria El Tapatio, 4550 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Tia Maria’s, 4618 Dacoma St, Houston, TX 77092 Shepherd Park Draught House, 3402 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Simos Diner, 5004 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Zelko Bistro, 705 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008
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Christian’s Tailgate 2820 White Oak Drive Known for its burgers, there’s lots more on the menu and an impressive wine list. Dogfriendly patio. Cottonwood 3422 N. Shepherd Huge patio with games and live entertainment, craft beers and small plates made this a popular Garden Oaks-area site right from its start a year ago. Crisp 2220 Bevis St. 77008 CRISP Wine, Beer & Eatery is committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality dining through our chef inspired menu and choice of over 100 hand selected fine wines and seasonal craft brew.
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The Guide • October 31, 2015 • Page 37 Down The Street 5746 Larkin St. A neighborhood bar that’s tucked away in the Lazybrook neighborhood, Down The Street will win you over with their shabby chic decor and drink menu. D&T Drive Inn 1307 Enid St. An old ice house got a new life on the edge of the Heights from the creators of Down House. Known for its craft beer selection, but the food draws praise, too. Harold’s at Heights General Store 350 W. 19th St. 77008 The Heights General Store - bringing you quality food coupled with a unique shopping experience. Hughie’s Tavern and Grille 1802 W. 18th St. Hughie’s is a Vietnamese/ American restaurant situated in the well-established Timbergrove and Lazybrook community. Johnny’s Gold Brick 2518 Yale St. Treadsack’s newest bar, claiming themselves as a ‘bar ass bar’, you can get a well made cocktail or a cheap
shot and beer. Whatever your poisen, there is something for everyone. Karbach Brewing Co. 2032 Karbach St. One of the nation’s top craft breweries, right in the neighborhood, it offers tours, tastings and a venue for special events. Lei Low 6412 N Main The Heights Tiki Bar that’s serving up modern takes on tiki classics. Your tiki shirt is most welcome. Oak Forest Bar & Chill 3542 Oak Forest Dr. 77018 Tucked away in Oak Forest, Oak Forest Bar and Chill is a testament to icehouses, opening in the late morning and closing late. Petrol Station 985 Wakefield Drive Tucked away in Garden Oaks, this place has a reputation throughout Houston for its craft beer selections and top-notch food. A must for beer knurds alike. Saint Arnold Brewery 2000 Lyons Ave. Texas’ oldest craft brewery offers tours, tastings and spe-
cial events. Sassafrass 5022 Pinemont Dr. 77091 Local bar with spacious patio seating offers a pool table, jukebox tunes and sports on TVs.
Shepherd Park Draught House 3402 N. Shepherd Drive Popular tavern in Garden Oaks-Shepherd Park features an impressive selection of craft beers, wines and drinks plus a solid menu. Shiloh Club 1321 Studewood A longtime dive bar in the Heights, with good drinks and a jukebox. Town In City Brewing Co. 1125 W Calvacade St. The newest Heights microbrewery, Town In City is brewing up international beer styles for their community to walk and bike to.
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It’s Date Night, what to do? So it’s date night, or date day, and you want to do something a little different after – or in lieu of lunch/dinner – but you are running short on ideas. Below, Leader readers share their suggestions.
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Clay & Cabernet at McCheek’s Academy (619 West 9th St., corner of Waverly) was suggested by readers Jacqueline Coker and Jenny Espeseth. On Thursday evenings, the Heights ceramic studio McCheek’s lets you bring your own wine, beer or liquor. They provide the glasses, corkscrew, fridge and ice. Once you are fortified, create ceramic tiles, serving dishes, plates, and more. Charmaine Szostek suggests Pinots Palette (2406 Taft St.) for a fun painting class where you can BYOB. A third option is Painting with a Twist (728 W 19th St.) also BYOB.
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You can’t go wrong with your favorite bar, club or joint. For Stella Stevens that’s billiards and darts at Rudyard’s (2010 Waugh Dr). Laurie Pitzer digs the “singer-songwriter” showcase and fish-n-chips at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck (2425 Norfolk St.) Delicia Harvey says that Johnny’s Gold Brick (2518 Yale St.) is fun for a night cap and close while Scott Lewis chooses drinks at Sassafras (5022 Pinemont Dr.) Kelly Drakey prefers the patio at the Rainbow Lodge (2011 Ella Blvd.), people watching at T-Bones Sports Pub (1971 W T C Jester Blvd.), and games or hanging out at Cottonwood (3422 N Shepherd Dr.) Julie Wilson heads to Fuego’s Saloon (817 Durham Dr.)
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Laurie Pitzer is a fan of the night hikes – and wine and cheese – at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (4501 Woodway Dr.) Two options coming up are the Wicked Woods Party on October 31 and the Trees & Stars Winter Celebration on December 19. Jean Castro proCare In The Comfort of Your Home poses a trip to El Bollilo (2517 • Personal Care Airline Dr.) where you can grab • Meal Preparation a tray and fill it up with Mexi• Medication Reminders • Transportation Service can sweet breads. Then head • Light Housekeeping across the street to the Farmers • Bathing/Grooming Market. A little further down is “Caring with Dignity & Compassion” 713.956.8183 Houston Dairymaids (2201 Airwww.elderlyhomehealthcareservices.com line Dr.) where they offer cheese tastings paired with wines. You can also make a night of it on 19th Street. Hit up the Happy Hour at Shade and Harold’s in the Heights. Then peruse the shops and finish the evening off with some decaf coffee at Boomtown Coffee.
to watch or play a game. Becky Werlla hits up Dave and Buster’s (7620 Katy Fwy #100) and Nancy King likes the “new” Fitzgerald’s (2706 White Oak Dr.) for their opening music act.
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Jean Castro suggests a bike ride to Cedar Creek (1034 W 20th St.) to grab a bite and a drink. Lorraine Cherry recommends a walk to the Watonga Bridge to see the bats, just be there by nightfall. Another option, courtesy of Michael Broderick, is to get out and enjoy Buffalo Bayou Park (http://buffalobayou.org/visit/). There’s a downloadable guide to the trails as well as information about bike and boat rentals. Thanks to Morgan Shields for yet another idea. She says that she and her husband Kent like to go to Texas Rock Gym (1526 Campbell Rd.) and work on their rock climbing skills.
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adoption net and promotes spaying/neurtering, microchipping, training and vaccinations. • The Harris County Veterinary Public Health 612 Canino Rd. 281-999-3191 Hours: 1 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. www.hcphes.org/vph
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Building friendships with youth sports • Timbergrove Sports Association: 1300 Bevis. Boys and girls, ages 4-14. For information, visiteteamz.com/ T_S_A or contact timbergrove sportsassoc@gmail. com.
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The largest baseball/softball league in the area is the Little League, a national association for girls’ softball and boys’ baseball. Following is a partial list of area leagues: • Oaks Dads’ Club Little League: 3410 East T.C. Jester, 713-680-2757. • Northwest National Little League: (Northwest Athletic Association) 8787 North Houston-Rosslyn (behind St. Timothy’s UMC). Boys T-ball/ baseball, ages 5-18; girls Tball/softball, ages 5-14. Ray Morgan, 713-702-2527. • Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA: 1234 W. 34th. Call 713-869-3378 for information. • Candlelight League offers baseball, ages 3-14; girls softball, ages 7-14. Call 713-6888590.
• Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA: 1234 W. 34th. Boys and girls, ages 4-17. Call 713-869-3378. • Oaks Dads’ Club: 3410 East T.C. Jester, 713-680-2757. • Candlelight League: Winter basketball, ages 5-14. Call 713-688-8590.
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•Northwest Panthers, home games at Dean Middle School in Cy-Fair, ages 4-12. President: Ray Vasquez. 832-4186607 •Northwest Tigers, home games at Lutheran High North, ages 5-12. President: Shane Johnson Sr. 832-654-2778 •North Houston Oilers, home games at Hamilton Middle School, Reagan High School, ages 5-12. President: Steve Ayarzagoitia, 832-236-
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•Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA: 1234 W. 34th. Flag football, boys 6-13. Call 713-869-3378. •Northwest Panthers, home games at Dean Middle School in Cy-Fair, ages 4-12. President: Ray Vasquez. 832-4186607 •Northwest Tigers, home games at Lutheran High North, ages 5-12. President: Shane Johnson Sr. 832-654-2778 •North Houston Oilers, home games at Hamilton Middle School, Reagan High School, ages 5-12. President: Steve Ayarzagoitia, 832-2369442.
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• Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA: 1234 W. 34th, Boys and girls, ages 3-17. Call 713-869-3378. • Timbergrove Sports Association: 1300 Bevis. Boys and girls, ages 4-12. eteamz.com/ T_S_A. timbergrovesportsassoc@gmail.com. •Oaks Dads Club, ages 4-12 Call 713-680-2757.
Swimming
• Northwest Aquatic League: Some 96 swimming teams in northwest Houston subdivisions participate in this league. It is the second largest swimming organization in the United States and is open to ages 4-18. Contact Cindie Miller at manager@nwal.org. • Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA: 1234 W. 34th, offers swimming lessons, 6 months to adult. Call 713-8693378 (summer only).
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• Northwest Flyers Youth Track Team: Boys and girls, ages 6-18. Call 281-587-8442 or visit www.northwestflyers. org.
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Books, activities at your local libraries In a time when many people are turning to E-readers and mobile devices to get their reading needs, libraries are having to reinvent themselves as centers for their local communities – libraries serving The Leader area are no different, with the four main facilities providing a variety of activities for children, students and bookworms alike. The Houston Public Library System currently consists of 44 public service units including 31 Neighborhood Libraries, four Regional Libraries, three Special Collection Libraries and four Express Libraries. While the HPL’s flagship Central Library is located in downtown, Leader readers have much to choose from at Collier Regional Library, Oak Forest Neighborhood Library, Heights Neighborhood Library and Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning. Collier Regional Library 6200 Pinemont Houston, Texas 77092 832-393-1740 http://www.houstonlibrary. org/collier-regional-library Hours Monday – 12 – 8 p.m. Tuesday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday – 12 – 8 p.m. Thursday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday – 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday – Closed Collier Regional Library reopened in 2013 after extensive renovations and provides a variety of services for children attending school and infants. The library offers its After School Zone program during the school year from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for youngsters ages 10 to 18. Kids can play Xbox 360 games, board games, puzzles and complete homework on the library’s computers. The program also offers crafts and other activities. For toddlers and preschoolers, the library offers an interactive Story Time program from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, with songs and rhymes and other activities. Computer Help Sessions are available at 3 p.m. Thursdays and families can enjoy songs and
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socializing every other Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. as part of Family Time. Oak Forest Library 1349 West 43rd Street Houston, Texas 77018 832-393-1960 http://www.houstonlibrary.org/ oak-forest-neighborhood-library Hours Monday – Closed Tuesday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday – 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday – 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday – Closed The After School Zone is offered for youngsters at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at the Oak Forest branch. Babytime, a program which offers books, songs and finger plays for infants, is provided from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays. Computer help sessions are also available at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, with Pre-school Storytime beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Pajama Storytime, also for pre-schoolers, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Heights Neighborhood Library 1302 Heights Boulevard Houston, Texas 77008 832-393-1810 http://www.houstonlibrary.org/ heights-neighborhood-library Hours Monday – 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday – 10 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday – 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday – 10 a.m – 6 p.m. Friday – 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday – Closed Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Heights Neighborhood Library offers an extensive collection of books, magazines, newspapers and other resources along with a meeting for community events. During the school year, youngsters can drop by for the After School Zone at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Baby Time is offered at noon on Mondays, with Toddler Storytime at 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays and Baby Yoga at 2 p.m. Thursdays. Job seekers can also complete applications and prepare for interviews in a relaxed setting during Open Job Labs at 10 a.m.
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GREATER HEIGHTS. Introducing Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital Formerly Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, our newly replaced facility is a direct reflection of the exciting changes we’ve seen in our community over the past several years. But it’s more than just a name change. It’s a pledge. It’s a declaration that we’re invested in our area and want to help it thrive. From our Cancer and Joint Centers to our Heart & Vascular program and recently expanded Level III Trauma Center, we’re committed to Advancing Health. Welcome to Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital.
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Pets from P. 42 • The Houston Spay-Neuter and Animal Wellness Clinic (SNAP) 1801 Durham Dr. 713-862-8001 www.snapus.org The clinic offers a variety of services including reduced-cost spaying and neutering, vaccinations, flea prevention and heartworm testing and prevention to Houston and Harris County.
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