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Karbach Brewing Co. adds new additions, growing production and amenities By Christina Martinez christina@theleadernews.com If you asked the owners and staff when they embarked on this journey in 2011, if they thought they would be finalizing a $15 million dollar expansion project this month, the answer would be a resonant no; but that is exactly what is happening for this growing North Houston brewery. In three years, Karbach outgrew their 33,000 barrel capacity brew house, squeezing just about every drop of beer out of their storage tanks. The solution? An upgrade. “We actually looked outside
the city to build the new brewery, but we really wanted to stay in Houston,” David Graham, of Marketing and Branding said, also noting that they wanted to specifically stay on Karbach Street. “We started poking around to one property owner and then to another property owner.” The original poking and prying came from inquiries about the grassy lot next to the original brewery. Beer tour attendees would park on the vacant lot where the new brewery sits, but at the time the lot belonged to another owner. “We didn’t own it, but everyone would park there for
the tours because there really wasn’t much of a place to park,” Graham said. “Finally the guy who owned the lot confronted us about it, but he was really nice about it. Eventually we just bought it from him.” That grassy parking lot isn’t where Karbach stopped their purchase. Where the current parking lot sits now, was once home to a corner gas station. Property was also acquired south of the original brew house, with room for more growth, including warehousing and office space. See Karbach, P. 6B
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Sunset Heights boutique celebrates first year By Christina Martinez
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If you’ve driven down North Main, coming from 610, you may have noticed a new business developing for the last year on the East side of Main. The new business is a family-owned boutique that is run by a mother-daughter duo who is bringing their taste of fashion for everyone to wear. The family owned Sunset Heights boutique, Haute Dimensions, marked their one year anniversary of being in business on Saturday, May 23. The boutique celebrated with store specials for new and loyal customers, alike. Owner Shaun Roberts said she knew she wanted to open a business with her daughter, but she wasn’t exactly sure what type of business. So Shaun brainstormed with her daughter, Tiffany, and realized that Tiffany loved to shop and Shaun loved making a sale. A boutique was the perfect venture to combine their business strengths, and they offer a store where a mom and daughter can shop together, in the same store.
“My mom is on the sales side,” Tiffany Roberts said. “I love shopping. That is my hobby, but mostly I love picking out items and finding quality items for not necessarily a lot of money. So after brainstorming, we thought this would be the perfect fit together.” A year ago, the inside of the boutique didn’t look like what you see today. Shaun said when they first purchased the building, it was pretty rough. “My husband gutted out the 0building, put in new flooring and came up with this beautiful design,” Shaun said. “He came up with something that I would have never thought of, put in all the fixtures and it’s just a family affair.” Along with bringing new fashion into the neighborhood, Haute Dimensions has joined the Houston Heights Chamber of Commerce and also coordinates a monthly pop-up shop for outside vendors to come and market their goods. “What we noticed on this side of Sunset Heights, was that business is still growing,” Shaun said. “We decided to bring in other businesses, that
don’t necessarily have a brick and mortar, to come in and meet the community and sell their product.” The Sunset Heights Boutique Event takes place once a month, on the last Saturday of each month. A few vendors this month include Crissy’s Lashes, Sweet Olive Creations, Mams Snowballs and many more. Shaun and Tiffany often hear customers tell them that the store is a place they can see their daughter or mother shopping at and those words are exactly what the family affair was hoping to achieve. The two set out to bring a concept where anyone can shop and find something they like and if they don’t have it, they’ll make sure to get it for you. Haute Dimensions will be hosting their Sunset Heights boutique event this weekend from 12-6 p.m. at 6521 North Main St. 77009. The event will have something for everyone in the family, even the kids. The boutique looks forward to many more years in business and continuing to offer some of the best customer service you can find on North Main.
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Picking the right floral arrangements for the right occasion By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com There’s something about summer that makes you want to throw a party. Brides certainly think so. According to wedding resource The Knot, June is the most popular month to have a wedding. There are also graduation parties, anniversaries and birthdays. Interesting fact – most US babies are born in August. The second most popular month? July. And while food and music are key at any shindig, don’t forget the flowers either. Maria Garza who owns Athas Florist, 2210 Ella Blvd., says that most flowers are in season all summer, tulips being one exception, so you have your pick. Their display window showcases their hanging flower balls which would be a unique arrangement for many occasions. “We make them from dry foam, and insert roses or carnations,” said Garza. “They are meant to be hung.” As for weddings, Garza says that while lots of color is beautiful sometimes a more restrained palate can have a big impact. “We just did a wedding that was all white flowers, roses and hydrangeas, except the bridal bouquet which were red roses,” said Garza. “It was a pop of color.” At Sicola’s Florist, 5616 Pinemont Drive, Judy Sicola has been in the business for 30 years. Daughter Shawna says they do a lot of weddings as well as corporate, school and church events. “We just did a graduation party for The Kincaid School,” she said. With weddings, Sicola said that personalization is king. “Ninety-five percent of our brides are doing hand tied stems, whether that’s a garden look or round style,” she said. “Maybe they’ll use a piece of their mother’s wedding gown as the ribbon. We’ve done a locket hanging off the front, or a butterfly broach from a grandmother.”
For the flowers themselves, Sicola says that the grouping of colors can make a big impact. She’s also seeing a lot of pale watercolors, peaches, greens and creams. Dahlias, garden roses, and peonies with Queen Anne’s lace are in demand. “We see a lot of casual, natural styles,” said Sicola, who notes that they get their flowers directly from the growers so they can “get anything anytime.” Both Garza and Sicola mention burlap as a trend that has continued for chair covers and other coverings, sometimes layered with lace or accessorized with some sort of bling. For more information about Athas Florist, call 713-622-0460 or visit www.athasflorist.com. For more information about Sicola’s Florist, call 713-686-0627 or visit www.sicolasflorist.com
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Register of Historic Places. It is one of the few commercial properties listed as a Protected Houston Landmark. That historic ambiance and rich history attracts clients both young and old, Ross said. “There are a lot of venues all over Houston but a lot of clients like brides looking for something outside of a traditional hotel or country club are looking for venue spaces which provide something unique or different for a themed event or reception,” Ross said.
Sitting on the north end of the Market Square District, the Ballroom has over a dozen hotels which it collaborates with, saving time, energy and even money for those looking for places to stay. The Ballroom offers seasonal pricing, with Saturday rates typically being the highest and offers flexible and accessible times for customers to set up. “We offer a four to five hour reception time with three to four hours for setup and one hour for breakdown,” Ross
said. “It’s a very generous amount of time as a lot of venues give you three hours for event time and two hours for setup which is almost impossible.” Truxilo also said, because of the natural décor, clients very rarely have to decorate much unless they are hosting a themed celebration. Ross works directly with clients with designing floorplans, timelines, linen options and lighting options, tablecloths and can even direct people to entertainment needs like live music. After overseeing over 2,500 events across 22 years, Ross said he has no problem with those who might not be too thrilled about some of his ideas. There are steps individuals can take on their own, however, in ensuring the planning process goes as smoothly as possible. Creating a guest list and estimating a number of guests people wish to invite before hunting for venues is key to ensuring any celebra-
tion is successful. “Another component I would recommend is assess what your budget is,” Ross said. “Sometimes it’s realistic and sometimes it’s not and they have to be enlightened or educated on what things cost today.” Ross also said he digs deeper with clients to ensure the venue is a proper fit and can give estimated costs, and welcomes one-on-one conversations and can give a complimentary consultation. “Nine times out of ten, the experience of planning a wedding is taken away when they’re stressed out by finances,” Ross said. “But if they have a great venue and feel like they’re being taken care of, like here, they’ll know they made a sound choice.” The Magnolia Ballroom is located at 715 Franklin St. For information regarding consultations, planning and complimentary open houses, call 713-223-8508 or visit www. magnoliaballroom.com.
Karbach from P. 1B The project broke ground at the end of March in 2014. The plans included a restaurant and taproom, indoor and outdoor seating, two event spaces and a brand new brew house. The most important part of the upgrade was the brew house. The upgrade takes the original capacity from 33,000 barrels to 70,000, with a 120 barrel system and the possibility to grow to 225,000 barrel capacity. A German manufacturing company, Ziemann, is who Karbach worked with in building and designing out the project. Getting the fermentation tank foundations set was the first step in the project, even before bringing in the equipment and building walls. After the foundation was set and tanks were delivered, the rest was building out and framing walls. The addition of the restaurant and patio were the last to get attention. “More than anything, we needed brewing capacity,” Graham said. “We weren’t as concerned with opening the restaurant and tap room, as much as getting operational and producing beer.” Brew Master Eric Werner and his team never stopped
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up his sleeve. Lunch will be served 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday; with the regular menu served on weekends. Along with the addition of the restaurant, you can still enjoy Karbach beer in their pre-existing Biergarten. You can find covered tent seating, plenty of picnic patio tables and an inviting outdoor atmosphere to bring the family, friends, your four legged friend, or all of the above. If you can’t get enough of Kar-
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Party planning for an adults-only event Parties come in many forms, from intimate dinners with professional colleagues to boisterous backyard gatherings with family and friends. Although celebrations can be especially lively with kids in tow, certain occasions call for an adults-only affair. Coordinating a child-free party is not difficult, but it may require a certain measure of finesse and a little extra planning. • Provide ample advanced notice. In addition to accounting for jam-packed calendars, giving advanced notice enables parents and other caregivers to arrange for babysitters on the day of the party. Keep in mind that sitters may charge $10 and up per hour, so plan the event accordingly so that it can be an affordable party for those guests who require the services of a sitter. • Hire a bartender or delegate the work to one person. Alcohol is a part of many adults-only affairs. A spirited drink or two can loosen up nerves and make it easier for guests to mingle. But excessive alcohol consumption can lead to unruly behavior and land hosts in legal hot water if guests get out of hand. Bartenders may stretch your budget, but bartenders can
monitor guests’ alcohol consumption and halt service if necessary. Be sure to have other beverages available for guests who do not want to partake. • Plan for designated drivers or other transportation. As a host, you are responsible for your guests, and that includes ensuring they make it home safely. In addition to monitoring behavior and alcohol consumption, you will need to arrange for a ride home if a guest is too impaired to drive. Keep the phone numbers of various cab services on hand and make advanced arrangements with guests who agree to carpool and act as designated drivers. • Arrange for entertainment. Although many adult parties can be successful with just music and mingling, plan for games or other entertaining activities to guarantee guests have a good time. Activities can be tied into the theme of the party. If your’s is a particularly musical crowd, a karaoke or sing-along may make the night more memorable or hire a band or disk jockey to keep guests on their feet throughout the night. If the crowd is unlikely to cut a rug, hire another type of entertainer, such as a magician or
palm reader, to amuse guests as the evening wears on. Popular yard games, like volleyball, bean bag toss or horseshoes, also may be fun when hosting an outdoor party. • Be specific on invitations. Unless clearly worded, guests may assume the party is open to children, particularly if you’ve thrown parties with both kids and adults in the past. When addressing invitations, include only the names of the adults invited on the envelope. If you are sending electronic invites, you may want to specifically state that this is an adults-only party. Be polite and state, “Adults only, please” or “Please arrange for a sitter.” • Cater to adult tastes. When only adults are in attendance, you can experiment with foods and flavors that are more mature. Seafood or more expensive items are often acceptable for adults-only parties. Quiche and exotic cheese can replace the chips and nuggets of children’s parties. Certain occasions call for adults-only parties. Make the most of time spent with friends and family and plan an event that is seamless and enjoyable.
Contributed Photo Give advance notice and arrange for entertainment when hosting adults-only events.
Budgeting for a celebration Many life events are worthy of celebration. Many families aspire to have parties honoring special events, such as graduations, births, retirements, bar mitzvahs, Sweet Sixteens, and much more. Hosting such a party can be a great time, and such hosting duties need not break the bank. Hosting a party can be an expensive undertaking. An unsteady economy has left many families pinching pennies for the necessities, and hosting duties are a luxury many families cannot afford. But hosts who can create a budget ahead of time might find their party is easier to plan. Creating a party budget may mean compromising on a few elements, but it does not have to mean compromising a good time. Here are a few ways to budget for a party and still have a blast. • Determine a realistic party budget. The first step is to determine exactly what you can spend. You will need to base all of your plans on what you can afford. It can be tempting to go above budget, but that may land you in debt. Without a budget, you will not know how to allocate your money
effectively. • Get price quotes from various venues. The cost of renting a venue will likely be the biggest expense on your list. But you can save a substantial amount of money if you can host at home. Those who have limited house or apartment space need to seek other options. While restaurants may be expensive, parks, gardens or church basements may be more reasonable. • Figure out what elements are important. Are your guests gourmands who pay special attention to food quality and taste? If so, you may have to spend more on food and beverages. If a flashy location is more desireable, then know that a large portion of the budget will be allocated for a place with a view. Some people flock to parties for the entertainment. If you are like-minded, then budget a larger portion for the band or deejay. • Keep a tally. As you start securing elements to the party, be sure to deduct the expenses from the total budget. Hold on to all receipts and reconcile them against the amount you have to spend. This will pres-
ent an accurate picture of the total cost of the party. If you start to break your budget, you will know you it’s time to curtail any additional spending. • Don’t plan on the gifts covering expenses. Some families circulate tales of brides and grooms dipping into their gifts at weddings to pay for the party. Those who have to do this have overextended themselves. Many throw parties with the intention of breaking even once monetary gifts are collected. Not only is this in poor etiquette, it is risky. There is no guarantee that guests will cover the cost of their meals. • Do as much as you can yourself. Cutting out the middleman will dramatically reduce the cost of many party services. If you want floral centerpieces on tables, make them yourself. If you want guests to take home chocolate lollipops or other trinkets, spend time putting them together. Printing your own invitations reduces the cost of using a printing service or buying them. Set your own playlist of compiled music on an mp3 player for the music. If hiring a caterer exceeds your budget,
prepare the food yourself. The more services you can provide on your own, the less expensive the party will be. • Pare down the guest list. Another significant way to come in at budget is to be realistic about how many people you can invite. While it may be nice to extend an invitation to everyone you know, that will quickly drive up the price. Only invite the closest of friends and family. • Delegate some of the work. If a friend or family member offers to bring something to the party, don’t hesitate to accept such an offer. You may know someone who takes excellent photos or a friend who has a deejaybusiness on the side. Every little bit helps when working on a budget. • Start saving early. Look ahead to the events that are coming up that may warrant a bash. Pick and choose among those you want to celebrate and begin putting away money toward those events. Once the time arrives, you may have more savings than you thought and the ability to indulge a little more.
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