NOVEMBER 2015 by LOCAL HOUSTON

NOVEMBER 2015

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THE STYLE + FASHION ISSUE

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BBVA COMPASS STADIUM CITYCENTRE DAVID ADICKES SCULPTURES DISCOVERY GREEN DOWNTOWN GALLERIA GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT GLENWOOD CEMETERY HERMANN PARK HIGHLAND VILLAGE HOBBY AIRPORT HOUSTON ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER HOUSTON MOTOR PARK HOUSTON ZOO KATY MILLS KEMAH LEE AND JOE JAMAIL SKATEPARK MEMORIAL CITY MEMORIAL PARK MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE MINUTE MAID PARK MUSEUM DISTRICT

LOCAL CITY MAP

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01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM, HOLOCAUST MUSEUM, MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON, MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE, THE HEALTH MUSEUM

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NRG PARK: STADIUM, CENTER, ARENA & ASTRODOME RICE VILLAGE SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK SPACE CENTER HOUSTON SUGAR LAND THEATER DISTRICT ALLEY THEATRE, BAYOU PLACE, HOBBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, JONES HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, WORTHAM CENTER

29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

THE MENIL COLLECTION THE WOODLANDS TOYOTA CENTER UPTOWN PARK UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

18. MEMORIAL CITY THE CITY-WITHIN-A-CITY, MEMORIAL CITY IS A PREMIER MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT OWNED AND MANAGED BY METRONATIONAL, FOUNDED IN 1959. Located in west Houston, Memorial City runs along the Interstate 10 corridor, just inside Beltway 8, and contains 8.2 million square feet of developed real estate across 265 acres. Memorial City is a unique blend of Class A office space; retail, including the 1.7 million-square-foot Memorial City Mall; garden and high-rise residential living; upscale hotel accommodations including The Westin Memorial City; and the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, the second largest medical campus in the Houston metropolitan area. For more information, visit www.memorialcity.com.

Illustration by Sebastian Gomez de la Torre

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

BEHIND THE COVER This familiar image is from the film "Le Voyage Dans Le Lune" (A Trip to the Moon) 1902.

ARMED WITH NASA-APPROVED IMAGES TAKEN FROM OUTER SPACE, PHOTOGRAPHER CODY BESS PROCEEDED TO PROJECT OUR BACKDROPS FOR OUR SPACE-INSPIRED FASHION SHOOT. PAGE PARK MODELS SHELBY BULLARD AND VALEN CUSTER HAD A NATURAL CHEM-

ISTRY SINCE THEY ALSO HAPPEN TO BE BEST FRIENDS. STYLIST MARZI PETRIS COMPLETELY Photography by Gabriella Nissen

CAPTURED THE VISION WITH HER CLOTHING SELECTIONS. WE WERE ALL IN AWE OF THE GORGEOUS VALENTINO GOWN (WHICH COSTS AS MUCH AS A SMALL CAR). MAKEUP AND HAIR RULED SUPREME WITH BIANCA LINETTE RIVAS AND CHAD LANDRY WORKING THEIR MAGIC. INSPIRED BY A MOD FEEL, THE TWO PUT THEIR MODERN TWIST ON TWIGGY SO AS NOT TO FEEL COSTUME-Y

ho doesn’t love fashion + style? There is so much beauty in the self-expression of how we dress. I have always loved seeing people express the things that give them confidence, bring them joy and the interpretation of their life influences through personal style. One of our fashion profiles in this issue, Jay Landa (I like to call him the godfather of local jewelry as he has been holding forth for the last 16 years in the Rice Village with his store J. Landa) likes to call this “your story.” And it really does sum up what I am getting at. Daily, we share our personal stories to the outside world through what we wear and how we wear it. In this issue the stars aligned in so many ways to share a woven story of local style + fashion. I am over the moon that NASA allowed us to share their amazing imagery (which is now available to the general public) in the backdrops of our fashion shoot. NASA is also a huge part of this year’s Cinema Arts Festival from November 12–19. Read about the festival on page 42 in Sarah Gish’s column and about the collaboration with NASA on page 46. Enjoy this month of thanksgiving with the people you love! Carla

Carla Valencia de Martinéz Editor-in-Chief

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David Koma white dresses at Sloan Hall | Alexis Bittar yellow necklace at J. Landa

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NOVEMBER 2015 FEATURES 04 city map 06 letter from the editor | behind the cover 08 features + who’s who 10 on our radar 14 horoscopes 20 calendar 22 FOOD foodie footwear 24 dine write | mariposa 26 chef’s special: vidal elias murillo 28 open 30 perfect pairs 32 good eats 34 club | lounge review: boheme 36 ARTS los trompos 38 must-see exhibits 40 museum district 42 gish at the movies 44 fresh arts 46 channeling your inner nasa 48 recording | yung surreal 50 COMMUNITY we are hero 51 where to live: uptown district 54 scene 56 STYLE + LEISURE out of this world 62 things we love 64 fatfinds: blastoff 66 more than just a shop 68 leslie denby 70 destination 72 tools and gadgets 74 localgram

WHO’S WHO

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Born out of nostalgia, TOMO is the baby of Vico Puentes and Keiwing Chong. Vico shares, “Magazines were the only means to access the world that I wanted to be a part of and create for myself. We were both sharing how when we were younger we would spend so many weekend nights flipping through magazines and envision the jobs we would have.”

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How many of us haven’t been inspired by flipping through the pages of a magazine? The mobile magazine store reaches people where they are and carries publications from around the world with an ever-expanding inventory, adding new titles each week. The best place to find TOMO is at Tout Suite, 2001 Commerce St., from 10am–2pm every Sunday. @tomomags

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BALANI Custom Clothiers recently opened in the heart of River Oaks. Balani offers custom-tailored businesswear that begins with a private BALANI consultation. Over 30 measurements are taken and all kept on file for the sake of efficiency. Clients select from fabrics of the highest quality, sourced from Italy and the U.K. Lapels, stitching, buttons, buttonholes, pockets, monograms, cuffs, collars, lining and more are all part of the selection process. Custom suits start at $895, with the average turnaround time ranging from 6–8 weeks. 3601 West Alabama. www.balanicustom.com Eye Elegance opened its second location at Post Oak Plaza at the corner of Post Oak Boulevard and San Felipe. The NEW LOCATION remains family-owned and -operated by Daniel Protz and his son, Nicholas Protz. Eye Elegance’s original location has been in the Montrose for over 26 years and is known for its eclectic, colorful selection of avant-garde frames and state-of-the-art prescription lens technology. www.eyeelegance.com

Intermix, the highly curated national boutique, opened in the River Oaks District last month. This is the perfect stop if you are looking for original pieces but don’t want to search in a large department store. They curate the pickings each season. www.intermixonline.com

Now you can support local in LA. Local gal ALI KHAN now calls LA home and launched Tour de Couture. Shop LA with Ali’s chauffeured coutours, where the seasoned celebrity stylist guides you through all things vintage, designer, resale, modern, boutique or luxury – customize as you see fit. www.tourdecouturela.com

Rice Village is to undergo its first multimillion dollar renovation in decades to include a new high-tech parking system, street enhancements, outdoor seating, public art, updated landscaping and improved sidewalks and common areas. www.ricevillage.org

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Pop Shop Houston Festival comes back bigger and better to Silver Street Studios NOVEMBER 27–29. Do Black Friday and shop quality, curated handmade goods. Support local artists and small businesses while creating community! www.popshopamerica.com

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ARIES | Mar 21 – Apr 19 Aries is one month away from its big breakout moment, so November is spent bringing the moving pieces of career and relationships into focus. Venus, planet of love and money, invites a balancing discussion between love life and professional life on November 20. Would a partnership help further your success? By Christmas, Aries will be deciding on romances and business alliances. Network with Houston powerbrokers at the November 6 “Una Notte In Italia” presented by Festari for Men at The Royal Sonesta Hotel. The celebrity men’s fashion show includes famous athletes and local businessmen showcasing all things Italian, benefiting Bo’s Place. Accompanied by your love interest or business partner, use the scene to make strategic connections that promote future agendas and establish a joint reputation in the community. On November 23, Venus makes an equilibrium aspect with Uranus, the innovator planet. What entrepreneurial ideas are you working on? Aries now links personal creativity with financial freedom. You’ll need space to brainstorm, converse with collaborators and strike deals, so opt for a sophisticated venue like Hearsay on Travis Street for drawing up plans that will launch in the New Year.

TAURUS | Apr 20 – May 20 Hot off a Full Moon in your sign last month, Taurus steps into November with a great deal of personal power. Jupiter, the enhancer planet, sits in your creativity house through next year, encouraging Taurus to invent, perform and deliver the finest personal attributes to others in tangible form. What are you creating? Taurus is the banker of the zodiac, so it’s guaranteed that creativity will lead to profitability. Venture over to the Houston Fine Arts Festival on November 1, to observe, learn from and partake with others who have successfully translated their creative talents into a sustainable lifestyle. The November 11th New Moon sheds light on events which occurred around October 27, adding to Taurus’ inspiration of ideas and perhaps seeing how collaborators may assist in your efforts. By the November 25th Full Moon, Taurus sees the value of work being recognized and begins assigning a dollar figure to personal masterpieces. Join kindred, business-savvy creatives at Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market Fashion Show & Luncheon presented by Saks Fifth Avenue on November 12. Benefiting the Houston Ballet Foundation, your contribution gives pocketbook power to the talented performers who make our city an international hub for culture and entrepreneurialism.

GEMINI | May 21 – Jun 20 Putting down roots, defining relationships and taking on responsibilities is Gemini’s focus now through 2017 – that’s a lot of grounding for the zodiac’s most changeable sign! Saturn, the cosmic judge, has positioned in your partnership house so big commitments like marriage or a major career upgrade seem attractive. Simultaneously, Jupiter – the enhancer planet – has entered your house of roots encouraging Gemini to move, buy a home or start a family. What significant commitments are you preparing to make so you can live the life you’ve always wanted? Meet with relationship expert and family law attorney Cindy Hide on November 25, when the Full Moon highlights your partnerships. Hide’s hit program, “Love, Money & The Law,” helps couples make empowering decisions about their future together. The domestic situation gets attention November 2 and 7 as loving Venus and ambitious Mars link up. Consider putting down roots at one of Houston’s new luxury high-rise or mid-rise condominiums such as The River Oaks in the Uptown Area or The Arabella in the Galleria Area. If marriage is on your mind, the family-owned Zadok’s Jewelers may have the perfect ring; then stop by Casa de Novia in the River Oaks Shopping Center to begin brainstorming big-day attire. 14

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By Maurielle Balczon | Illustration by Rong Rong

Did you know that you are more thank just your sun sign? Eight planets, 2 luminaries and 12 houses shape your personality and reveal upcoming events. For a full reading of your personal horoscope, contact astrologer Maureille Balczon at maureille@signpaths.com. www.signpaths.com

CANCER | Jun 21 – Jul 22 Relationships turned a page in September when Pluto, the transformation planet, made space in Cancer’s partnership house to shift focus towards important career objectives. Now, Cancer looks to successfully blend its next great professional achievement with the balance of a supportive home and partnership environment. Venus, planet of love and money, nurtures your domestic surrounding November 10 through month’s end, encouraging time well spent with family, loved ones or even spending on interior design and home repairs. The Decorative Center of Houston’s one-day-only Fall Market on November 12 showcases the world’s most premiere fashions in home décor and interior design, a perfect hub for fostering Cancer’s domestic inclinations. But before you bring the party home, stop by The Houston Design Center on November 11, to meet and greet over cocktails with renowned interior designer Jeffrey Bilhuber as he speaks and signs his new book, American Masters: Notes on Style and Substance. This will give you firsthand knowledge of how to shape your most intimate space prior to the Moon being in your sign November 27–28, which will then be an ideal time for entertaining at your abode.

LEO | Jul 23 – Aug 22 Leo is in harvesting mode as three planets enliven your financial house this month. What rewards will you reap? Jupiter, the enhancer planet, cultivates Leo’s resources through 2016, setting long-term investment goals and enabling personal projects to see a return. November 1–13, money-making Venus shepherds financial opportunities with the help of warrior Mars who champions your ability to command a higher price point for talents, call in old debts, or spend wisely on something of true value. Valuables experience another significant shift November 18 when Neptune, the planet of dreams and illusions, finally dislodges from its stalemated position. Particularly if you have been waiting to see progress on partnership settlements, taxes or inheritance, Leo now heads towards resolution. Leo, the zodiac’s royalty, will want to share and enjoy prosperity with loved ones. As the ultimate giver, attend “Holiday Horoscopes: Gift Giving According to the Stars” with Astrologer Maurielle Balczon who will teach how to choose the perfect gift for everyone in your kingdom according to their zodiac sign. Hosted at the BLVD Place boutique of Elaine Turner (a Leo herself!), it’s the perfect way to exemplify Leo’s generosity in style.

VIRGO | Aug 23 – Sep 22 Virgo began a most fortuitous life period in August when Jupiter, the enhancer planet, entered your sign. Jupiter’s stay catalyzes incredible opportunities for change and achievement through 2016 in the four core areas of life: identity, career, relationship and home. Virgo now has the best chance since 12 years ago to reach for the stars – literally! Are you open to manifesting the greatness within you? Venus and Mars maximize personal power throughout the first half of November, with November 7 being particularly key. Fashion’s most famous Virgo, native Texan and astrology aficionado – Tom Ford – recently opened his Houston flagship store at the much-anticipated retail mecca, The River Oaks District. Leaf through Tom Ford’s exquisite racks and take notes from your zodiac comrade who successfully manifested his dreams to the moon and back. Relationships gain clarity on November 18, which helps Virgo make go/nogo romantic decisions. In fact, Virgo has the best opportunity in 12 years to fall in love with the help of Jupiter. If you’re in an unsatisfying relationship, end it; there is greater love around the corner. If you are in a fulfilling relationship, consider taking it to the next level.

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LIBRA | Sep 23 – Oct 22 Love was challenged in September and October as the result of Mercury Retrograde, but November welcomes heartwarming Venus into your sign to smooth over emotional scars. November 7–8 the Moon elevates receptivity to caring and capacity for forgiveness. With a more opened heart, Libra may find you are not only gentler with yourself but also more conscious of the needs of others. Consider attending Catwalk for a Cure hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue and Monique Lhuillier on November 5 at The Astorian. Underwritten by Saks and benefiting the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation, this champagne dinner and fashion show combines Houston style with hometown generosity – a cosmic blend of Libra’s social conscience with your sign’s famous tastemaker qualities. Libra prepares to make romantic moves next month which will align you for serious love commitments starting in September 2016, so carefully reshuffle the heart’s corridor November 20–23. What kind of person or relationship style feels liberating? Go solo or with a love interest to the seventh annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival. An eight-day extravaganza spanning November 12–19, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like minds at renowned venues like Sundance Cinemas and the MFAH.

SCORPIO | Oct 23 – Nov 21 What’s going on behind the scenes? A love relationship may be blossoming or concluding behind the eyes of public purview. As Jupiter broadens your social scene through next year, Venus – planet of love and money – sneaks its way into the hidden house of your horoscope. If there was a turning point in love at the end of last month, Scorpio gets the inside scoop November 9–11; if you are single and currently looking, this is the time to post up and observe; consider love from a different vantage point, and you may uncover there’s more at play than meets the eye. Investigate what lies beneath with Lydia Hance and Frame Dance Productions’ Tunnel Vision. Running every Monday–Wednesday now through November 30 in the underground Downtown Tunnel System, you’ll be invited to see the hidden parts of our city and yourself. If you’re hiding out with a lover, plan an intimate evening for two November 8 at the Hobby Center. Featuring six world-class Argentine Tango couples, including a celebrity pair from the hit TV show Dancing With The Stars, the Forever Tango show places notoriously sensual Scorpio in its element. Next month, Venus enters your sign and the romantic tango continues.

SAGITTARIUS | Nov 22 – Dec 21 Sagittarius seeks certainty and recognition as Saturn, the cosmic judge, assesses the achievements of your sign now through 2017. As Saturn focuses on solidifying the future, the gypsy of the zodiac must commit to a specific direction in life – especially in career and relationships. How far are you willing to go? November 11–12, the Moon harnesses your knowledge enabling wise choices, so plan key business meetings or decisions then. In the grand scheme, Sagittarius will likely be starting their own business soon; should you stay at an existing job, you’ll be headed for a big promotion. Consider membership at Houston’s exclusive business social club, The Marque. Located in booming City Centre, The Marque provides that ‘wow’ factor when entertaining clients and is a hub for powerhouse networking. In love, Sagittarius is ready to get serious between now and 2017. The November 25th Full Moon in your partnership house sets the tone for more significant decisions you will make next month. Saturn meets up with the Sun on November 29, elevating Sagittarius’ total consciousness to envision great possibilities: Imagine doing a job you’re passionate about alongside a person to be passionate about.

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CAPRICORN | Dec 22 – Jan 19 Capricorn emerges from a powerful, three-year era of transformation which began in 2012. September closed the first chapter on this transformational work, December will close the second; therefore, November prepares Capricorn to tie up all loose ends from the emotional working period and inspires hope for what will come in the New Year. How have you changed? Venus and Mars uplift your house of personal expansion November 1–13, so travel or take a class to learn something new, engaging literally or metaphorically in activities which stretch comfort zones. Seeing the world through the filter of another point of view actually affirms the personal philosophy you’ve been developing about living authentically, unhooked from pressure to conform to traditional social expectations. Lighten the mood on November 12, with the Art on the Avenue Preview Party at Winter Street Studios. Aside from an exclusive preview of rare art, Capricorn needs a break from the heavy life changes you’ve been focused on by creating a moment for self-renewal. Professionally, take on a challenge in the second half of November which brings you into the spotlight. November 15, 16 and 20 awaken special recognition and inch Capricorn towards what will be a momentous Christmas.

AQUARIUS | Jan 20 – Feb 18 Translating business ideas into financial reward focuses Aquarius’ intentions as the November 11th New Moon lights up your career house. What inspires you? Attending cultural events such as fashion shows, art fairs, the symphony or ballet, or traveling, would stimulate the creative mindset and renew a sense of fascination in your craft/service. Grab tickets to TUTS Underground’s Striking 12 running December 17–23. Through a catchy pop, rock and jazz score combined with simple, unpretentious theater, Striking 12 reminds us that “the world looks like new…on the first day of the year,” awakening awe and pushing limits of the possible. If you’re looking for total immersion into fun and fantasy, treat yourself to Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Running November 27–December 27, this stage classic is the perfect mental getaway for opening receptivity of your consciousness to think out-of-the-box. Aquarius did a lot of shifting in relationships during summer which may have distracted from professional objectives; now, you get back on course. November 2–20 Mercury, the intellectual planet, helps strategize about what your next major milestone should be and, on November 24, filter those strategies out to people in your network whose collaboration could help achieve those goals. In the meantime, money gains momentum November 17–19.

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PISCES | Feb 19 – Mar 20 Spirituality aligns with professional image as Pisces is finally able to pursue its true “life calling.” Neptune, the planet of dreams, has stalled in your sign since June making your direction in life feel unclear. As of November 11, Neptune picks up speed and so does Pisces’ personal mission. What is it you are meant to do? Seek inspiration at the November 18–20 Heart of Fashion event, a three-night runway extravaganza with a charitable component. Conceptualized by Vivian Wise who has aligned her business passion for fashion with her compassion for giving back, you just might be inspired to align your own mind and heart in a similar way. November 25 brings the big picture into practical view as Neptune feeds off the energy of strategic Mercury. On the following day, November 26, Neptune makes a powerful aspect to structured Saturn, grounding a firm plan into place and setting expectations. In time, you may discover that a relationship or business partner provides the very grounding support needed in order to elevate the conviction in doing what you really care about.

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CALENDAR S U N D AY

M O N D AY

Alley Theatre One Man, Two Guvnors 2:30 & 7:30pm | The Other Place 2:30 & 7:30pm House of Blues Colony House 7pm | 93.7 The Beat Presents the Slow Loud and Bangin’ Tour 8pm NRG Texans vs. Tennessee Titans 12–3pm Toyota Center Miguel Bosé 7pm

Discovery Green Yoga 11am–12pm | Mindfulness Meditation 12–1pm | Bum-ba Toning 6:30–7:30pm Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 7pm

BBVA Compass Stadium Monterrey vs. Aguila 3pm Discovery Green IDF Walk for Primary Immunodeficiency 8:30am–12pm House of Blues House of Blues Gospel Brunch 1pm | Emily Kinney 7pm Toyota Center Juan Gabriel

Alley Theatre Talk backs 7:30pm | The Other Place 7:30pm Hobby Potted Potter 7pm House of Blues The Wilderness Politics Tour Presented by Journeys 6pm Wortham Center Tosca 7:30pm

Alley Theatre The Other Place 7:30pm Revention Music Center Sammy Hagar & The Circle: Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson 8pm House of Blues Motionless in White and The Devil Wears Prada 5:30pm Wortham Center Eugene Onegin 7:30pm

Alley Theatre The Other Place 2:30 & 7:30pm Hobby Potted Potter 2:30 & 7:30pm | Forever Tango 3pm House of Blues Soja/Iration 6pm | The Draft Music Showcase 8pm Wortham Center Bayou City Jazz Series: Paul Taylor and Euge Groove 5pm Main Street Theater Silent Sky 3pm

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY

HOUSEWIFE’S DAY

T U E S D AY

House of Blues Rise Against 6pm Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics 7pm

WORLD PEACE DAY

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Alley Theatre A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas 2:30 & 7:30pm NRG Texans vs. New York Jets 12–3pm

24 Alley Theatre A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas 7:30pm Discovery Green Bruce Munro’s Field of Light Hobby The Phantom of the Opera 7:30pm House of Blues James Bay 7pm

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T H U R S D AY

4 Alley Theatre The Other Place 7:30pm Jones Hall Ina Garten, “The Barefoot Contessa” 7:30pm Revention Music Center AWOLNATION – Run Tour 2015 8pm Discovery Green Zumba 6:30pm–7:30pm Hobby Potted Potter 7pm Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic 7pm

Alley Theatre The Other Place 7:30pm Discovery Green 7th Annual Picnic in the Park with Search 6–9pm Hobby Potted Potter 7pm House of Blues MAX-Sounds Like Gibberish Tour 7pm

VETERAN’S DAY

Alley Theatre The Other Place 7:30pm Revention Music Center America’s Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour 8pm House of Blues The Wonder Years/Motion City Soundtrack 6pm NRG Disney on Ice Treasure Trove 7:30pm Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets 7pm

Alley Theatre The Other Place 7:30pm Revention Music Center Chance The Rapper: Family Matters Tour 8pm Wortham Center Elias String Quartet: Beethoven Perspectives 8pm Jones Hall Dvorák’s Serenade for Strings 8pm NRG Disney on Ice Treasure Trove 7:30pm | Nutcracker Market 10am–8pm

Revention Music Center Last Comic Standing Comics 8pm Hobby The Phantom of the Opera 7:30pm House of Blues Hot Topics presents AP Tour featuring Mayday Parade 5:30pm NRG 2015 Power Tools for Nonprofits 7:45am– 4pm Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers 7pm

Hobby The Phantom of the Opera 2 & 7:30pm | Celebrating 20! Old-NewBorrowed-Blue 8pm House of Blues Circa Survive Juturna 10-Year Anniversary Tour 7pm Main Street Theater Silent Sky 7:30pm Silver Street Studios Beaujolais 2015 6– 10pm

Revention Music Center Joe Bonamassa 8pm Hobby The Phantom of the Opera 7:30pm House of Blues Azealia Banks 8pm Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies 7pm

HobbyThe Phantom of the Opera 7:30pm Downtown Aquarium Thanksgiving Buffet

THANKSGIVING

Vintique Flea 10am–5pm @ Silver Street Studios

29 Revention Music Center VeggieTales Live! Little Kids Do Big Things 5pm Wortham Center The Nutcracker 2 & 7:30pm NRG Texans vs. New Orleans Saints 12–3pm

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ALLEY THEATRE alleytheatre.org BBVA COMPASS STADIUM houstondynamo.com CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION woodlandscenter.org DISCOVERY GREEN discoverygreen.com DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM aquariumrestaurants.com HOBBY thehobbycenter.org HOUSE OF BLUES hob.com

JONES HALL houstonfirsttheaters.com MAIN STREET THEATER mainstreettheater.com MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE milleroutdoortheatre.com NRG reliantpark.com REVENTION MUSIC CENTER reventionmusiccenter.com TOYOTA CENTER toyotacentertix.com WORTHAM CENTER houstonfirsttheaters.com

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F R I D AY

6 Jones Hall Daniil Simkin’s Intensio 8pm Wortham Center 2nd Annual UNICEF Audrey Hepburn Society Ball 7pm | Azar Lawrence: The Love Supreme 50th Anniversary Band with Jeff “Tain” Watts 8pm Toyota Center Billy Joel 8pm Champions Gulf Club Susan G Komen Golf Glassic 9am–5pm

WORLD KINDNESS DAY

Hobby Diana Krall: The Wallflower Tour 8pm | STANDJUNTOS 8pm Wortham Center Eugene Onegin 7:30pm House of Blues Leon Bridges 7:30pm Miller Outdoor Theatre Recycled Percussion 7:30pm NRG Disney on Ice Treasure Trove 7:30pm | Nutcracker Market 10am–8pm

UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY

Alley Theatre A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas 7:30pm Revention Music Center Victor Manuelle – Que Suenen Los Tambrones Tour 2015 8pm Hobby Homage to the Sun King: Louis XIV of France 7:30pm | The Phantom of the Opera 8pm Jones Hall Tapestry 8pm

BLACK FRIDAY

Alley Theatre A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas 2:30 & 7:30pm Wortham Center The Nutcracker 2 & 7:30pm | Bob Schneider’s Moonlight Orchestra 8pm Jones Hall Prokofiev’s Romero and Juliet 8pm Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers 7pm

Alley Theatre Behind-the-Scenes Tours 10am | The Other Place 2:30 & 8pm Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Zac Brown Band 7pm House of Blues The Psychedelic Furs 7pm | Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear 8pm Discovery Green Learn a Language! 11:30am– 12pm | Screen on the Green Cinderella 7pm NRG 2015 Heart & Stroke Walk 8am–12pm

WORLD DIABETES DAY

BBVA Compass Stadium TSU vs. Alcorn State 1pm Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Annual Children’s Festival 12pm NRG Disney on Ice Treasure Trove 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pm | Nutcracker Market 10am–6pm | NCA Lone Star Division II Classic Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks 7pm

NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY

House of Blues Somo Presents: The Fallin’ Up Tour 7pm Downtown Aquarium Zoologist for a Day Toyota Center Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks 7pm Vintique Flea 11am–7pm @ Silver Street Studios

28 Wortham Center The Nutcracker 2 & 7:30pm Alley Theatre A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas 2:30 & 7:30pm Revention Music Center Blue October 8:30pm Hobby The Phantom of the Opera 2 & 8pm House of Blues Josh Abbot Band 8pm | TexAmericana Showcase w/Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man and Ruben Moreno 8pm

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FOODIE FOOTWEAR If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever worked in the restaurant industry then you understand just how hard it is to find a good, comfortable shoe. DAVID BUEHRER and JOHN LETOTO of Greenway Coffee and Blacksmith collaborated with renowned footwear maker Yuketen to design Yuketen X Greenway Coffee Moc Toe Boot, intended for service industry pros who spend a lot of time on their feet. The shoe features the best raw materials, an attention to detail and commitment to quality. Limited quantities will be available through The Class Room.

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Grilled Shrimp and Quinoa Salad

IN A PREVIOUS LIFE I WORKED AT AN AD AGENCY IN WILLIAMS TOWER. FREQUENTLY FOR LUNCH WE’D TAKE THE SKYWALK TO THE GALLERIA. ONE DAY A COUPLE COHORTS SUGGESTED MARIPOSA. ME: (Blank stare), THEM: You know, in Neiman Marcus., ME: (Blank stare) I soon learned this fine little restaurant was up on the 3rd floor, and had been since the distinguished department store was built back in 1969. When I first attended, at the turn of the millennium, the décor was quaint, as was the complimentary warm cup of broth and fresh monkey bread. The food was excellent and though I did feel a bit out of place being a young, disheveled guy on a budget, Mariposa earned a spot in our group’s lunch rotation. Last month, I visited a brighter, more open, more modern version, perhaps appealing to a younger crowd. But as soon as I sipped that broth and peeled a piece of bread, the memories rushed back.

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Nostalgia is common there. “We have customers who’ve been coming for 30-plus years,” said Aida Cabrera, the general manager. “Now their children are regulars.” Recently the restaurant partnered with Open Table to promote more and reach a broader audience. But as Cabrera says, Mariposa has always thrived by word of mouth. It’s easy to see why. Especially when you taste a spoonful of the tortilla soup, its queso offering creamy comfort.

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STARTERS White Bean Chili Soup off menu

Tortilla Soup – chicken, queso, crisp tortillas $7.50/$10

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COMPOSED SALADS Grilled Shrimp & Quinoa – mixed greens, avocado, radish, almonds, quinoa, goat cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette $24.75

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Crab & Shrimp Louie – jumbo lump crab, shrimp, romaine, egg, avocado, tomato, cucumber, louie dressing $30

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SANDWICHES Open-Faced Vegetable Melt – grilled zucchini, portobello, red pepper, red onion, mozzarella, basil pesto, focaccia, arugula salad $16.75

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Chicken Broth

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

The salads are beautiful. The stars of the Shrimp & Quinoa Salad are grilled to an appetizing café color. I think the crab in the Louie was caught as I was seated. And the popular Lobster Cobb, a once-a-month offering from the gods, could lead to addiction. Probably a good thing it’s not on the menu every day. I sampled several entrées, perhaps my favorite being the Chicken Paillard Milanese, an herb Parmesan breaded chicken, with Israeli couscous, mushrooms, baby carrots, tomato basil sauce and arugula. I polished that one off. Cabrera said they’re trying to promote the bar, offering a featured cocktail each month. November’s is the Cherokee Rose: spiced rum, a chili liqueur and notes of citrus and honey. I wanted to lounge all afternoon, sipping spirited creations and flirting with the gorgeous sirens. That’s right, I almost forgot about the models floating through the store, showing off designer dresses and jewelry. It’s tradition that they stroll through Mariposa and chat up the patrons. Love this place.

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VIDAL ELIAS MURILLO LA FISHERIA DOWNTOWN HOUSTON Best breakfast? I love eggs in all varieties. I grew up on a farm and handpicked eggs in the mornings for breakfast. This was an every day task. What would be your last meal? Lengua encacahuatada (beef tongue in peanut and jalapeño sauce). What ingredient can you not live without in the kitchen and why? Nixtamal (corn dough) because of the immense variety of dishes we can create with it. What utensil can you not live without? A proper sharp knife. What’s your pet peeve? When people are not passionate about what they do! Who are your favorite chef, restaurant and dish? Thomas Keller, The French Laundry, any kind of duck dish. (This is my favorite ingredient to eat and cook.) Is there a food you won’t eat? No, I love eating and trying new flavors. What do you see as the next food trend? Back to basics, wood fire, upscale versions of your grandmother’s recipes. I’m focusing on “soul food” … the type that makes your soul feel good. Is there a particular food that is underappreciated? And what would you do to help its reputation? Beef tongue! It’s just amazing! I already put it on La Fishería menu. I want to give people a chance to try it. Almost everyone is amazed. I think it’s something that people are not used to and it looks and sounds “different” … it’s almost like they’re scared to try it. What trend do you want to see go away? Molecular gastronomy. What is your go-to ingredient/condiment and why? Duck, because of its versatility! At home, what do you keep on hand to serve drop-in guests? Mezcal!!!

For full interview, visit www.localhoustonmagazine.com.

Favorite wine: Doménica from Pijoan vineyard Favorite dessert: Chocolate Favorite comfort food: Chile relleno

Photography by Kennon Evett VIDAL ELIAS MURILLO is the new chef opening La Fisheria’s Downtown location this month. The lover of all things Mexican is excited to share his style of gastronomy with Houstonians. He cooks with his soul, is passionate about wine, is an amateur painter and writer and loves finding the art in food. Mexican cuisine is his life,

passion and inspiration. With mentors such as Joel Garault in Monaco, Mariano Castellanos in Madrid and Ira Lee in Puebla, Murillo has created a cooking style all his own. Get to know the new chef on the block.

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OPEN TARAKAAN Cuisine: Pan-Asian Executive Chef: Micah Rideout 2301 Main | 832.487.9096 | www.tarakaan.com Wed 4pm–11pm; Thurs–Sat: 4pm–2am; Sunday Brunch: 11am–3pm Weekday Lunch: 11-2 (beginning in November)

The son of American missionaries, Executive Chef Micah Rideout was born in Bangkok and spent his childhood immersed in the cuisine and culture of northern Thailand. Prior to being selected for his role at Tarakaan, he worked under Erin Smith at Main Kitchen, and before that at The Inn at Dos Brisas under the mentorship of Zachary Ladwig. The effect is cuisine best defined as clever, Pan-Asian shared plates, with influences beyond Rideout’s native land to include those from China, India and beyond, with the use of seasonal/local ingredients. Cocktail lovers will appreciate offerings like the Blue Blushing Dragon cocktail – Alylesbury Duck vodka, Patron Citronge Mango, lavender syrup, lemon and blueberries along with extensive sake and whisky lists.

Photography by Andrew Hemingway

Inspired by the original Buddha-Bar in Paris, industry veteran Piran Esfahana has re-purposed the 1920’s Midtown structure on Main to create the sexy restaurant/lounge and private party spaces of Tarakaan, taken from the words “Tara” – a tantric meditation deity, and “Kaan” – for “king.” The result is a sensory-stunning hot spot for Midtown. As the moon rises, lights dim as state-of-the-art electronics create a candle-lit Buddha “wall of sound” via deejay.

Begin with the addictive “Papadom” – essentially Asianinspired chips and salsa and also consider the curried cauliflower, served with spiced cashews, pickled raisins and a luscious sprinkling of powdered brown butter. Rideout’s version of “Steak Frites” features strip steak from 44 Farms alongside a Thai crispy noodle salad. It’s all about big flavors, and high style. –Jodie Eisenhardt | @foodiehouston

RICO’S morning+noon+night Cuisine: American fare with quality ingredients + local products Executive Chef: Jason Gould 401 Gray in Bagby Park in Midtown | 713.750.0050 | www.ricosmnn.com Mon–Wed, 7am–9pm; Thur 7am–12am; Fri 7–3am; Sat 9am–3am: Sun 9am–9pm

Chef Jason Gould oversees the location as well as the carefully crafted menu. From the food, to the signage, to the beers on tap and the local products he proudly carries, Gould seems to have every single detail covered. (Even the recycled green cups, silverware and paper.) On our particular tasting, Chef David Cordua happened to be making a stop at the CVS and got to sit in on the action, which was a good thing since our array of menu items was impressive and it was hard to pick one thing over another. The cheeseburger is perfection and features 44 Farms meat. (Full disclosure: I don’t eat meat and I ate half that burger.) It’s simply a grilled beef burger with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a bun for $6.25. And of course, a Cyclone Anaya’s restaurant couldn’t miss the opportunity for a Tex-Mex Burger. Chiles con queso, guacamole, jalapenos and spicy salsa make this burger a must. There’s also the option to add a fried egg to any burger (the ultimate hangover cure or deterrent,

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Photography by Julie Soefer

One of the wonderful qualities of Houston is the quantity and quality of public parks. The team behind Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican Kitchen recognized this and honed in on a tiny corner in the newly revitalized Bagby Park conveniently located across the street from Cyclone’s Midtown location. The 400sf kiosk with seating areas totaling 1,400sf may look tiny – but it’s not lacking in flavor or options.

depending on the time you go). The H-Town Dog is a bacon-wrapped, all-beef hotdog with onion jam and ketchup on a pretzel bun. Pair any of those bad boys with a draft 8th Wonder Dome Faux’m, a nice patch of grass on a perfect Houston day, and it just may be the perfect lunch. The fries are stellar and come in a bevy of options: spicy, truffle and chili cheese. There are breakfast tacos in addition to salads, shakes, a kids menu, wine, beer and cocktail options. I love it when there’s something for everyone. –Carla Valencia de Martinez

Photography provided by Hunky Dory

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HUNKY DORY Cuisine: Modernized British Pub Fare Executive Chef: Richard Knight 1819 N. Shepherd | 713.864.2408 | www.treadsack.com/hunkydory Dinner Daily 5–11pm; Sat/Sun Brunch: 11am–3pm; lunch service to begin soon

Noted chef Richard Knight has reemerged at the long-awaited Hunky Dory, named after the David Bowie record often played at Knight’s former resto, Feast, where he had a loyal following with his “nose to tail” philosophy of cooking. In his new digs, Knight is excited about an expanded repertoire and vision with a kitchen built around the massive wood-burning grill, where he puts out gorgeous plates from his seasonal take on British cuisine. Knight’s dishes come to life in vivid style, thanks to architect/designer Michael Shu for a space which has been painstakingly built surrounding a century-old oak tree. Inspiration for the structure and design was the idea of “a thousand-year-old castle, decorated by Andy Warhol and David Bowie,” according to owner Chris Cusak. With pops of unexpected color and plaid prints within the farmhouse feel, the effect is chic, warm and inviting – adjectives that also describe Knight’s cuisine. Take his Gulf fish of the day, beautifully grilled and served atop a colorful grilled bean salad and tomato broth, or the hearty slow-braised pork belly, served with a luscious white bean stew. The “tartar” version of fish and chips features super-fresh Gulf fish with capers and cornichons in a light dill and shallot dressing with “chips” served alongside a malt vinegar aioli. The bar program will compliment Knight’s menus with classic cocktails, global whiskeys, European beers and an extensive wine list focused on Old World varietals. From the patio or looking onto it, glasses will be raised in praise of this new Heights stand-out. –Jodie Eisenhardt | @foodiehouston

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PERFECT PAIRS Before we get into this pairing, we are going to say a lot about the new ROUGE WINE BAR (think Moulin, like the movie) in our little space. First, there is just about nothing else like Rouge in the immediate area. Sitting on Eldridge Pkwy. near Memorial Dr. in the Energy Corridor, Rouge and the other two residents of 1400 are a little France minus the attitude. Le Mistral next door consistently serves up top-notch French cuisine; and rounding out the trois, Foody’s Gourmet, might be Houston’s premiere French bakery. You like the bread at Brasserie 19? Foody’s makes it! Rouge, it’s the newcomer of the group, turning its space it into a sleek mix of grey, reds and browns, in the comfortable yet upscale interior. Red chandeliers hang over seating areas of red leather chairs and grey

leather couches. The U-shaped bar, of course with plenty of red accents, highlights the charcuterie case and bottle after bottle of wine. It also holds the 4 draft beer taps Rouge is excited to experiment with – and offers for just $3 a pour during happy hour! Looking for a place to store your wine collection? Rouge offers lockers which also include access to a private room in the back of the bar. And bonus for all: Rouge sells bottles 15% off retail and 20% off a case! Live music? Thursday and Saturday nights! Watch Facebook for upcoming events and keep an eye on Instagram for all the finest shots. We’re rambling here but safe to say Rouge is a wonderful addition to the energy corridor. As for the pairing, we get a friendly French Burgundy Pinot Noir, the 2012 Manuel Olivier “Hautes Cotes de Nuits.” It’s French, and it’s awesome. It also complements food well and is quite the affordable Burgundy. Speaking of complement, JUST LOOK AT THE PILE OF MEAT AND CHEESE...aka the Rouge Platter. Served on a huge slice of a tree trunk (obviously not shown in the photo) is a plethora of cured meats, French treats and cheese. You get two cheeses on the platter, so let the staff know what you like – creamy, hard, blue, salty, whatever. There are normally 6– 8 cheeses in house at a time, and the staff will pair your two with your wine, on point. Those meats!! Two salamis (Barolo wine and Finocchiona), beef tenderloin (more eloquently known as Bresaola Piccola) and Iberico Jamon! All taste like heaven with the Pinot! Not shown, but also essential to the Rouge Plate, is the housemade duck rillette (basically shredded duck – awesome) and the Foody’s white ficelle bread (also awesome). An exceptional place, an exceptional pairing!

By Mike Cook Photography by Kennon Evett

2012 MANUEL OLIVIER + ROUGE PLATTER ROUGE Wine Bar | 1400 Eldridge Pkwy., Ste. C, Houston, TX 77077 | 281.741.0079 | www.rougewinebarhouston.com | info@rougewinebarhouston.com Mon–Wed 4–11pm, Thurs 4pm–12am, Fri 2pm–12am, Sat 4pm–12am, Sun Closed

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NINJA FROG $$ Food Trucks, Bubble Tea, Asian Fusion | 832.898.1911 www.facebook.com/Ninja.Frog.2015 This food truck is amazing and the staff is super-friendly. The Korean beef short ribs and bulgogi kimchi fried was great! My favorite order was the chicken nuggets which taste a lot better than most places in Chinatown. –Kevin L., Yelp

ANDALUCIA TAPAS RESTAURANT & BAR $$ Tapas Bars, Spanish | 1201 San Jacinto St. | 832.319.6673 www.andaluciatapas.com I really enjoy going to Andalucia. The live flamenco dancers and guitarist performing paired with delicious Spanish style tapas never disappoint. It’s always crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, so if you have a group larger than three, I recommend calling ahead for a reservation... I always try something different each time I go, but I always make sure to grab an order of the patatas bravas. A very simple dish of fried cubed potatoes with light seasoning and a drizzle of seasoned mayo. –Xandra T., Yelp

COCO’S CREPES $ Creperies, Coffee & Tea | 2339 University Blvd. | 346.980.5525 www.cococrepes.com I like that this crepes establishment offers paninis too, instead of just savory crepe options. The turkey pesto panini is awesome and all the crepes I’ve tried have hit the spot for my sweet tooth. You have an option to build your own crepe and even your own shakes. Service isn’t 32

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phenomenal; the cashiers barely look you in the eye, let alone talk to you. But it’s a quick trip so it doesn’t impact your visit. –Priya S., Yelp

COOKING GIRL $$ Szechuan | 315 Fairview St. | 608.695.9678 I first noticed this place last week when I was meeting friends for drinks at Boheme right next door. I ran in to do some recon, i.e., grab a menu. The people seemed friendly, but it was the smells that got me as well as my taste buddies excited, and thus I vowed to return the following week… One of my favorite Sichuan dishes is Mapo/Mabo tofu so it seemed like a no-brainer to sample this on my first visit and I absolutely loved it! Dare I say I liked this version better than Mala’s? It had just the right amount of heat so that I could taste the complexity of the dish without, you know, losing my sense of taste which can happen at these types of places. –Eva K., Yelp

COPPA OSTERIA $$ Italian | 5210 Morningside Dr. | 713.522.3535 www.coppaosteriahouston.com The meatballs there are fantastic: tender, juicy and full of flavor. The marinara sauce they sit in is almost drinkable. However, for the most bang for your buck, the meatball sub is the way to go. The sandwich is huge. The bread is crispy on the outside but pillowy on the inside and filled with fat, savory meatballs soaked with delicious marinara. The spaghetti carbonara is probably the most popular pasta there… the Parmesan cream, egg yolk, salami and pepper mixture makes for a ridiculously rich and savory sauce for the ultimate carb-load experience. –Lisa G., Yelp DREW’S BBQ $$ Barbecue | 819 Richmond | 713.434.6948 My husband and I went to Drew’s for lunch. What a neat place – in an old house in Montrose. I had a huge baked potato with chicken, which was so delicious I couldn’t stop eating, but I managed to sneak a bite of each of the meats on my husband’s plate. The beef was so tender, moist and delicious. The sausage was really spicy. And the ribs. OMG. They were out of this world! The staff was very friendly and attentive to the customers. It was a very nice dining experience. –Dee M., Yelp

HULA MAMAS $$ Hawaiian | 19333 Hwy. 59 N., Ste. 285 | 281.710.7110 www.hulamamas.com Absolutely delicious! If you’ve never been to Hawaii and want to experience the food, this is the place to be. The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome. The atmosphere is serene, pleasant and decorated Hawaiian style. Every Saturday night they have a buffet dinner and show that packs the house – reservations required. Prices are very reasonable and great for families young and old. Definitely a must! –Lorena S., Yelp

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KA SUSHI $$ Japanese, Sushi Bars | 1901 N. Shepherd Dr. | 832.879.2118 www.kasushi.com I am so excited to have sushi in the Heights! ...The atmosphere is great here, very zen. We were seated at a nice-sized booth near the door. Our waiter was very friendly and informative and we ordered quite a few items off the menu. Some items that come to mind are the blistered shishito peppers, which were my favorite, the Miss Piggy roll, shaggy roll and the Brussels sprouts. Everything we had was truly delicious. The fish was fresh and the flavors were inventive. –Cameron Y., Yelp LAST CONCERT CAFE $$ Tex-Mex, Music Venues, Dive Bars | 1403 Nance St. 713.226.8563 | www.lastconcert.com Early in the day it is a great family-friendly Tex-Mex spot; late at night it turns to a great hangout for live music on the patio. Knock on the door to enter. Inside is tiny, with a great courtyard out front, with another covered outdoor area in back with a stage. Once inside the service is on top of things, and so personable. Food comes out quickly and you will never have an empty glass. The menu is that classic, no frills Tex-Mex that might as well just be called Houston cuisine. Being open longer than the original Ninfa’s, it is hard to say that this is not the perfect spot if you are in the mood for fajitas or the ubiquitous enchiladas. Chicken Torta is great. Though I don’t know what is more surprising – that the sandwich comes with fries, or that the fries are the perfect hand-cut, double-fried, skin-on fries. Not generic storebought and frozen. Salsa is a little watery but homemade, and with a nice spicy kick… As far as nightlife, it is usually a $10 cover to see the night’s bands, but some nights there is none. It does not matter though; almost always something worth seeing… Yep, old school, a hidden gem and hole in the wall. Satisfying and often really good food, and unique nightlife. –Paul D., Yelp MCGONIGEL’S MUCKY DUCK $$ Pubs, Music Venues, Irish | 2425 Norfolk St. | 713.528.5999 www.mcgonigels.com Mucky Duck is pretty much a Houston institution, and it’s such a treat to see this place continually succeed as a food, drink and music venue, when so many great go-tos have closed their doors over the years. I can’t recall ever having a “miss” on the food, and service is generally just as reliable, although it can get extremely busy during evening performances. The Trio of Pies is such a good selection, as you’re guaranteed to like all three and fall in love with one. The steak salad is also yummy, and MD is one of the last places in town still serving scotch eggs. While it’s not the cheapest pub meal in town, the quality of food and drafts are well worth it. –Faye P., Yelp MINUTI COFFEE $ Coffee & Tea, Gelato | 8821 Westheimer Rd. | 713.808.9692 www.minuticoffee.com Fancy place. I like that they have gelato ice cream and they also offer drinks with ice cream. All of their drinks are from Italian roasted

coffee. I got the iced vanilla moka. I added whip cream and chocolate drizzle. ...My new fav spot. Forget Starbucks! Flavors are rich! –Victoria J., Yelp

PAPPA CHARLIE’S BARBECUE $ Barbecue | 2012 Rusk | 281.650.1985 www.pappacharliesbbq.com Tried this place for the first time yesterday, and I gotta say it was some of the best barbecue I ever had. My wife and I stopped in randomly on our way home and ordered a pound of brisket; I wish I had ordered two pounds! Brisket is a hard thing to cook right, and they nailed it. I will frequent this place, especially since it’s just down the street. –Dereck A., Yelp

PIADA ITALIAN STREET FOOD $ Salad, Italian, Sandwiches | 5801 Memorial Dr. | 832.834.6415 www.mypiada.com The piada dough is what makes the wraps unbelievably good. They are hand-toasted in front of you and are coated with a buttery oil mix and spices. As a vegetarian, I went rogue with the menu and decided to do the build-your-own Piada and selected roasted veggies, spicy Diavolo sauce, mozzarella, spinach, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers, mushrooms and – wait for it – angel hair pasta. Yes, you heard me correctly. They put pasta in my piada. –Anastasia C., Yelp SHEPHERD PARK DRAUGHT HOUSE $$ $$ American (New), Gastropubs, Breakfast & Brunch 3402 N. Shepherd | 832.767.1380 This is one of my favorite bars to go if you just want to have a relaxed time. One of the bartenders (Kasey) is super-attentive, remembers orders and is extremely personable. They have Texas Tuesdays and a few of their beers are $2, which is a nice special for a random night of the week. It is conveniently located near the highway and had a nice ambience. The food here is to die for! Some of my favorites are the crispy goat cheese ravioli, pistachio-crusted ahi tuna salad and the el chito burger. I have become a regular and am forever faithful here! –Courtney S., Yelp

SONGKRAN THAI KITCHEN $$ Thai, Cocktail Bars | 1101-08 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.993.9096 | www.songkranthaikitchen.com We ordered mussels with red curry and Thai basil, tom yum soup, chili basil chicken and the red snapper. Thinking that it would be flavored to cater the local taste buds, we were wrong. The essence of Thai spices and flavor came out in all the dishes. The best thing about it was that the spicy really meant spicy. The best dish was probably the mussels (flavor), trigger my taste buds. The soup and red snapper were good. –Joanne V., Yelp TARAKAAN $$ Lounges, Asian Fusion | 2301 Main | 832.487.9096 www.tarakaan.com This very happening place is to be experienced with friends who share the small plates and entrées. Everything we had was outstanding… On the small plates the Hamachi Tiradito and the Pork Gyoza were muy delicioso (or however you say that in Japanese). The Tarakaan Tower Salad, Tempura Green Beans and Tom Yum Shishito Peppers were also a tasty start to the meal. All of the entrées we had – Lamb Tagine, Tandoori Chicken Tikka and the Mushroom Fried Rice were excellent. However, the star of the show by a longshot was the Miso Glazed Bass... This bass had reached its Nirvana... And we were the fortunate recipients. –Mark M., Yelp

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BOHEME IF YOU, LIKE US, HAVE NOT BEEN TO BOHEME IN QUITE SOME TIME, YOU’RE IN FOR QUITE A TREAT. OR AT LEAST SOME TOPNOTCH PEOPLE WATCHING. A MAINSTAY ON FAIRVIEW IN THE ‘TROSE (THAT’S MONTROSE), BOHEME REMAINS WHAT WOULD SEEM TO BE ONE OF THE MOST CONSISTENTLY POPULAR BARS IN THE CITY. Boheme is still the artsy cafe (hahahaha) we knew and loved. We laugh because at least at night, Boheme is basically all party, very little cafe. That said, if you get the chance, sit inside on one of the leather couches or at the cozy bar and take in the cafe feel for a bit, immerse yourself in the red lighting paired perfectly with all the antique lamps and fixtures, enjoy that industrial art loft feel (they even still play the movies on the wall). Outside, the party starts out front, where Uber after Uber dropped groups who walked right through the patio into their evening. The side patio still offers no shortage of couples making out up against that red fence under the cover of fans and umbrellas. The back – well, it’s wild back there. Stretching now all the way behind and around the building next door, there are tons of tables and tons of people having a great night. There is honestly at least one of each person you can think of out here. Plenty of hot girls and guys. Straight, LGBT, happy, sad, angry, tall, short, the drunk guy looking for an iPhone charger and even a guy wear-

ing a hipster fanny pack loaded with tools to enjoy his unnecessary amount of cigars. A few people fell flat on their faces, but everyone was having fun. Even the sad guys, folks. Table after table enjoyed frozen mojitos (easily the top-selling drink) and the Vietnamese fries (a huge plate full of fries covered in hoisin, sriracha, garlic mayo, cilantro and crushed peanuts) or Bangkok fries (all of Vietnam, adding smoked pork and curry) ooorrr those awesome flat bread pizzas. Our short space can’t do the menu, food or drink justice. Obviously, if you are not into drinking mojitos, Boheme has wine, plenty of awesome house cocktails and beer which seemed to be doing most fine. Like we said, consistently one of the most popular bars in the city. Might be an understatement. By Mike Cook | Photography by Daniel Ortiz

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LOS TROMPOS With summer just a fleeting memory filed in the archives of life, DISCOVERY GREENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S latest public art installation evokes the brightness associated with those long sun-filled days. The larger than life installation, by internationally renowned Mexico City designers HECTOR ESRAWE and IGNACIO CADENA, called Los Trompos invites patrons to play. A trompo is a typical Mexican toy which translates to spinning tops. The nostalgic wooden, colored toys spin on the ground. Twenty 3D structures spin when two or more people interact with the vividly colored pieces which are woven in a traditional style used by Mexican artisans.

Share your images with the #LosTromposHTX. The installation opens November 14.

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1. Enjoy native Texan artists DAVID ADICKES and JUSTIN GARCIA this month at DOS AMIGOS NUEVAMENTE – An Exhibition of Art Built through Friendship – November 14. Adickes is known for his 72-foot-high statue of Sam Houston in Huntsville and his most recent work, the 35-foot Charlie Chaplin, while Garcia holds the title of being one of “Houston’s Top 10 Painters” as well as one of “Houston’s Top 100 Creatives.” Featuring the newest and never before seen works of both Adickes and Garcia, this exhibit will take place Saturday, November 14, 5 – 9pm at David Adickes’ new studio located at 2401 Nance St.

www.eventbrite.com/e/dos-amigos-tickets-18583652204 -DOS AMIGOS

2. ÁRPÁD FORGÓ “LOOKING ROUND A DIFFERENT CORNER” Artist ÁRPÁD FORGÓ will exhibit his artwork titled “Looking Round a Different Corner” this November at the Anya Tish Gallery. All of his pieces displayed give off what the artist calls “illusory drift” which goes well with the Avant Garde-themed movement. Forgó constructs subtly kinetic paintings and shaped canvases that embody the concepts of cardinality, unity, division and plasticity.

www.anyatishgallery.com

3. “FINDING OUR WAY,” made visible with a camera #findingourwayhouston Currently on view, “Finding Our Way” is a photographic installation designed by MARY MARGARET HANSEN and PATSY CRAVENS, using images from a trove of nude photographs the two photographers took of one another in the early 1980s. Be inspired by beautiful photographs that convey confinement, flight, freedom and moving on.

www.findingourwayhouston.blogspot.com

4. Katy Contemporary Arts Museum presents “DECONSTRUCTION BEAUTY”: an exhibition exploring the fall and rise of material and imagination with work by Ken Mazzu and Felipe Lopez Running through November, Katy Contemporary Arts Museum is joining KEN MAZZU and FELIPE LOPEZ together to exhibit their phenomenal work representing how scrap metal can be turned into a beautiful masterpiece. Ken Mazzu works in a variety of media including oil on canvas, watercolor and ink wash. New York native and artist Felipe Lopez is a self-taught multidimensional visual artist, and also an avid supporter of the artist community in Texas. www.katycam.com

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HIGHLIGHTS

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CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON 5216 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006 www.camh.org

THE JUNG CENTER 5200 Montrose Boulevard Houston, TX 77006 www.junghouston.org

1. Twenty-two artists, six forms of media and one location. Island Time: Galveston Artist Residency – The First Four Years features works by former residents and artists who have exhibited at the Galveston Artist Residency (GAR). Established in 2011, GAR is an extended-term artist residency that promotes fellow artists to get to together and to create, engage and think as a group. The exhibition includes works by many different artists and features animation, installation, painting, sculpture, video and performance, representing the breadth of work that has originated and been shown in Houston’s neighboring island city of Galveston. The exhibition is organized by guest curator Eric Schnell, director and co-founder of GAR.

2. In Kelli Scott Kelley’s Accalia and the Swamp Monster, she channels our inner fears and deepest notions by using ordinary linens and transforming them into paintings and drawings. Kelley’s exhibition takes visitors on a surreal journey through a haunted southern landscape, one populated by swamp monsters and shadowed by our deepest thoughts and darkest nightmares. This month, watch as amazing fairy tales come to life

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THE HOUSTON ZOO 6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030 www.houstonzoo.org

Plastic bags are going extinct at the Houston Zoo! They are asking “No bag or reusable?” in both the organization’s gift shops and wildlife conservation. The gift shops are now allowing guests to choose between being completely bag-free, using a tote that they have brought from their home or purchasing a reusable bag. The Houston Zoo has an expanding collection of canvas bags artistically designed with images depicting the animals that benefit from a reduction of plastic bags in the ocean. The series includes sea lions, sea turtles and, coming soon, pelicans.

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1. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 2. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL 3. THE MENIL COLLECTION 4. DIVERSEWORKS 5. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM 6. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT 7. LAWNDALE LAWNDALEART ARTCENTER CENTER 8.8. CZECH CZECHCENTER CENTERMUSEUM MUSEUM 9.9. HOUSTON HOUSTONMUSEUM MUSEUMOFOFAFRICAN AFRICANAMERICAN AMERICANCULTURE CULTURE 10. 10. ASIA ASIA SOCIETY SOCIETY TEXAS TEXAS CENTER CENTER 11.11. HOLOCAUST HOLOCAUST MUSEUM MUSEUM HOUSTON HOUSTON 12. 12. THE THE JUNG JUNG CENTER CENTER OF OF HOUSTON HOUSTON 13. 13. CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY ARTS ARTS MUSEUM MUSEUM HOUSTON HOUSTON 14. 14. THE THE MUSEUM MUSEUM OF OF FINE FINE ARTS, ARTS, HOUSTON HOUSTON 15. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON 15. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON 16. THE HEALTH MUSEUM 16. THE HEALTH MUSEUM 17. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE 17. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE 18. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY 18. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY 19. HOUSTON ZOO 19. HOUSTON ZOO

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CINEMA ARTS FESTIVAL: SEVEN GLORIOUS DAYS

Richard Linklater

Trish Rigdon

Richard Herskowitz

Houstonians, clear your schedule the week of November 12–19. THE CINEMA ARTS FESTIVAL (www.houstoncinemaartsfestival.org) has expanded to seven days, and this year, will be the largest festival yet – featuring more than 60 programs. Artistic Director Richard Herskowitz and Houston Cinema Arts Society Executive Director Trish Rigdon work tirelessly to bring us this special event each year while collaborating with artists and arts organizations throughout the city of Houston. This year they are connecting with diverse groups including 14 Pews, Architecture Center Houston, Asia Society Texas Center, Aurora Picture Show, Brasil, College Art Association, Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston, Inprint, The Menil Collection, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, NASA, Project Row Houses, Rice Media Center, She Works Flexible, Society for the Performing Arts and the Southwest Alternate Media Project (whew!). I can’t wait for the opening night film, on Thursday, November 12, at the MUSEUM OF FINE

ARTS, Houston, which will be the Texas premiere of the Janis Joplin documentary, Janis: Little Girl Blue, with Oscar®-nominated director Amy Berg. Houston rapper/renaissance man Bun B (also a native of Port Arthur) will moderate the post-film discussion with Berg. Other films with a Texas connection will be I Dream Too Much, produced by Richard Linklater, directed by Katie Cokinos, and special project of the Houston-based production team Pantheon of Women; Krisha by Trey Shults (filmed in nine days!); and two films by Sugar Land director Patrick Wang, In the Family and The Grief of Others. And, as always, there will be a Texas Filmmakers Showcase from the Houston Film Commission; and, new this year, there will be a presentation of Profiles of Houston Artists from the 14 Pews Film Academy. And yet there is more! Check the website for the full schedule. Better yet, sign up to receive the Cinema Arts Society emails at www.cinemartsociety.org. Not only do they present this film festival each year, but they also offer a year-round slate of programs that, like the festival, connect artists to film in creative and exciting ways. Their Artist’s Choice Film Series features films chosen by artists in a variety of creative fields, their Julydoscope is an annual fun film romp at DISCOVERY GREEN, and they recently launched HCAS on the Road, an educational outreach program that brings quality films about the arts directly to underserved schools.

WANT TO SEE MORE ART FILMS? CHECK OUT THESE VENUES

14 Pews (www.14pews.org) Alamo Drafthouse (www.drafthouse.com) Asia Society (www.asiasociety.org/texas) Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.org) Blaffer Art Museum (www.blafferartmuseum.org) Café Brasil (www.cafe-brasil.net) Contemporary Arts Museum (www.camh.org) Discovery Green (www.discoverygreen.com) DiverseWorks (www.diverseworks.org) Holocaust Museum (www.hmh.org) Jewish Community Center (www.erjcchouston.org) Landmark River Oaks Theatre (www.landmarktheatres.com) Menil Collection (www.menil.org) Miller Outdoor Theatre (www.milleroutdoortheatre.com) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org/films) Orange Show (www.orangeshow.org) Rice Cinema (www.ricecinema.rice.edu) Sundance Cinemas (www.sundancecinemas.com) By Sarah Gish | www.gishcreative.com

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FRESH ARTS SCENE LET THE ARTS IN HOUSTON GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR.

INPRINT PRESENTS SALMAN RUSHDIE | Inprint Monday, November 9, 7:30pm (Tickets $5) Inprint invites you to a reading with Salman Rushdie. Rushdie – for whom “the pen is a magician’s wand” (Financial Times) – is the internationally celebrated author of 11 novels, including Midnight’s Children, which won the Booker Prize and the “Best of the Booker” and was called “one of the most important books to come out of the English-speaking world in this generation” (The New York Review of Books). He comes to Houston to read from his new novel, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights, a wonder tale set in the near future of New York City, which blends history, mythology and a timeless love, and is loosely based on 1001 Arabian Nights. The reading will take place at 501 Texas Avenue. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit www.inprinthouston.org.

THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WINTER HOLIDAY ART MARKET (WHAM) | Fresh Arts Preview Party & Happy Hour Friday, November 20 (Tickets $10) Art Market Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, November 22 (free) Over the decade, WHAM has become a holiday tradition – offering a variety of unique handmade gifts of painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, textiles, clothing, accessories and more. This year, WHAM will bring together Houston’s most talented local artists and kick off the holiday season with a weekend long bash – complete with complimentary beverages and live entertainment for the whole family. WHAM is not just a market… it’s a celebration. All events take place on the 2nd floor of Winter Street Studios at 2101 Winter Street, 77007. For more information, visit www.winterholidayartmarket.com.

HOMAGE TO THE SUN KING | Ars Lyrica Performance Friday, November 20, at 7:30pm Ars Lyrica’s Homage to the Sun King comes exactly 300 years after his light finally faded in 1715. This program features Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s sparkling chamber opera Les arts florissants plus royal motets and chamber works by Jean-Baptiste Lully and Jean-Philippe Rameau. It’s a rare opportunity to savor French Baroque masterworks in full historical dress, with instruments and dance steps from the Ancien Régime. Tickets start at $37. Concert takes place at Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby St. #300, 77002. For more information, visit www.arslyricahouston.org.

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CineSpace Day at the MFAH: Friday, November 13 | www.cinespace15.org

Apollo 13

TIME’s A Year in Space

CHANNELING YOUR INNER NASA

CineSpace

Since 2009 the Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) has hosted the Houston Cinema Arts Festival. For Houstonians, the festival gives us the opportunity to enjoy one of the things Houston does best…celebrate the arts and have a grand ol’ time while doing it. One of the other things Houston does best, that we sometimes forget, is being home to one of our biggest attractions, NASA. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that in my 20+ years of living here, I’ve never actually been to NASA. I have friends that work there and whenever anyone visits me from, well, CineSpace anywhere, it's the #1 thing they want to see. Given that this amazing resource sits right in our own back yard, it makes sense that working with Dan Jacobs, Manager for International HCAS Board Member Patrick Kwiatkowski on how to best incorporate NASA’s goldmine of imagery Partners for the International Space Station Program, into a competition for this year’s festival. Together, Patrick (with over 15 years of short film festival expecollaborative brainchild CineSpace (www.cinespace15.org) rience) and Dan (along with his dedicated team at NASA) conceived the birth of CineSpace, to help would be born. kick start utilizing NASA’s footage and add the festival’s very first competitive element by allowing filmmakers from all over the world to submit their short films for judging, as long as at least 10% of the conFor the last two years, Dan (whose favorite films tent was from the NASA archives and uploaded to Vimeo (re-emphasizing CineSpace’s quest for accesinclude Lawrence of Arabia, Red Rock West and Dr. sibility). When speaking with Dan, his enthusiasm for the sheer limitless inspiration of space, and the Zhivago) has been passionately working on NASA’s creativity he hopes these images will ignite, is infectious…and together with Patrick, their leap of faith initiative to help make their expansive catalog of visu- in making CineSpace a reality will make you believe anything is possible. With this duo at the helm, al images captured throughout NASA’s entire space CineSpace was able to gather quite an esteemed roundup for the day’s events at the MFAH (Luke and exploration program more accessible to the public. Andrew Wilson, Marcol Barmbilla and Academy-nominated screenwriters William Boyles, Jr. and Al 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – Reinert) with none other than Houston native Richard Linklater as judge. NASA is always filming, always capturing. Until recently it was impractical to access this third-party To quote Linklater, the draw of NASA was an easy one: “As someone who grew up in Houston during footage, and much of the general public has never the Space Age – a fun, exciting time to be a kid for sure – I’ve always been fascinated by all things even seen most of these images. Dan’s passion was NASA. I’ve been a big supporter of the Houston Cinema Arts Festival from its beginnings in 2009, not just about getting the word out that these images, and I think this competition is a great new component for it, drawing on Houston’s Space City identity.” and there are millions of them (YES, MILLIONS) from As a fellow Houstonian, it felt good to be reminded of this. NASA…We will be watching you! the mundane to the extraordinary, are here for everyone’s use, but to also give new filmmakers a chance to work with NASA’s images outside of the traditional space community (www.nasa.gov). Combining this passion By Beth Levine with inspiration from his sons on the rise of online independent filmmakers, Dan Photography courtesy of Houston Cinema Arts Festival reached out to Trish Rigdon (Executive Director at HCAS) to connect him with

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RECORDING

YUNG SURREAL

By Lance Scott Walker | Photography by Anthony Rathbun

HE’S GOT A NEW SINGLE OUT (FEATURING LEGENDARY HOUSTON RAPPER KLONDIKE KAT) CALLED “HUNGRY,” BUT IT WAS THE HONGREE MOBB WITH WHOM RAPPER YUNG SURREAL DEBUTED. HE TALKED ABOUT THOSE BEGINNINGS ON THE EVE OF THE RELEASE OF HIS EP “GHETTO BLUES.”

When did you start writing your own verses? I started writing verses when I was 12, when I got locked up. From 12 to 18, I probably seen about six months in between. I was writin’ songs like a motherfucker, freestylin’… I came out and just started hittin’ record. I seen everybody out here makin’ mixtapes, so I jumped in the mix. I been tryin’ to stay out of trouble, man. I just got stopped by the police the other day, and I got a punk ass warrant. He was searchin’ my car. I didn’t have nothin’ in my car. I wasn’t worried about that. But he had put me in the back seat, and he ran my background. He was gonna take me to jail, man. I was already in handcuffs. He saw my lil’ CDs and posters and shit. I said, “Man, I’m doin’ music, tryin’ to stay out of trouble.” I talked to him like he was a regular person. You know, not give him the benefit of the doubt, but just tryin’ to talk to him straight up: “I’m doin’ this music. Ain’t doin’ none of that other bullshit.” And he let me go! So, you know, I’m doin’ somethin’. I’m doin’ this for a different reason, but, man, it’s been a blessin’ to me. Has anything changed since we’ve had more awareness of police brutality? I think that they got themselves underneath the spotlight a little too much lately. I haven’t been stopped all year, but in the past month I’ve been stopped twice, and they let me go. And that’s surprisin’ to me, because I did 26 months for a half a sweet. I got burnt, so this past month tripped me out! A few other people, too; I know they been lettin’ ’em slide on shit. I think it’s ’cos they finally startin’ to see that the bullshit is just not gettin’ nowhere. Lockin’ people up for petty shit, wastin’ everybody’s time. But I know from day one, I been on the other side. I seen them jump my mama. I was 12 years old and they tried to rough me up. I got jumped by the police in Galveston. I’ll never see eye to eye with them, but if they wanna clean that act up, that’s cool with me. 48

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www.soundcloud.com/yung-surreal

Was Hongree Mobb already formed when you got together with Spiktakula and Big Gerb? Nah, it was Big Gerb and Spik. I see ’em at the House of Blues, and Spik was up there, “When I say BIG, you say GERB!” And I was like, “That’s some real shit.” Because I know Spik’s been in the game a little longer than Gerb, as far as makin’ beats and doin’ shows, so for all the haters I know out here, to see Spik as an artist up there, gettin’ the crowd to say, “Big Gerb!” That’s the kind of team I wanna fuck with, the way they mobbed in there. And then Gerb put together a show and had a bunch of lil’ opening acts, and I killed one of them shits. Gerb was right there in the front, sittin’ in the crowd. After that, Gerb hit me, was like, “Man, I could use a hype man, somebody like you to rock with me and shit.” So I linked up with him, I let him hear all the shit I had in my backpack. At that time, I just had backpacks full of raps for days. Years’ worth of notebooks of songs. . So he kinda was thinking a hype man at first but, “No, this dude’s writin’.” Man, it was really what’s allowed me to push this shit, because I was just out reckless, man. I was eatin’ everybody up freestylin’. I ain’t met nobody who could fuck with me, man, at parties and shit. But I tell everybody, “I’m cold, but Big Gerb is ice water.” I got my money on Gerb all day. And for Gerb to turn around and shine that spotlight on me, that’s some real ass shit. I’m watchin’ Gerb from the crowd and next thing you know, I’m backstage with ’em. I had already known I was gonna do music with him when I met him, man. I said, “That’s who I’m gonna fuck with right there.” Nothin’ but love.

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COMMUNITY

WE ARE HERO We are HERO was created by marketing consultants Primer Grey and photographer Lauren Marek to share the stories and faces of Houstonians protected by the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO). HERO is Houston’s nondiscrimination law protecting 15 different categories of people from discrimination in city employment and city services, city contracts, public accommodations, private employment and housing. It prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, familial status, marital status, military status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity and pregnancy status. The project features 24 portraits of Houstonians’ images and words in support of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (Proposition 1) – each portrait represents someone protected under HERO. www.wearehero.us Although the exhibit does not have a permanent home (as of print), the hope is to transport four of the 3 feet by 4 feet images to polling places throughout the city on election day November 3. To see the full exhibit, visit the website www.wearehero.us

DEBORAH – Retired former communications executive, consultant, mother, wife, recently disabled. Deborah believes that Houston is tolerant, diverse and open.

IRIS – Houston Fire Department Captain, lesbian, Army veteran. ZAINAB – American, Moroccan, Jordanian, Muslim, Houstonian, female, feminist and a social justice believer. REGGIE – Reggie lives with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that affects his nervous system. He works to bring awareness to NF through the Just Ask! Foundation (@JustAskNF.)

Photography by Lauren Marek

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UPTOWN DISTRICT

WHERE TO LIVE NOW

Located 6.2 miles west of downtown Houston and centered along Post Oak Boulevard, Westheimer and The Galleria, with more than 26 million square feet, the Uptown District is the center for business, premier shopping, living and hotels. Whether you want to spend the day shopping at the amazing new River Oaks District, enjoying the beautiful Waterwall or grabbing dinner at one of Uptownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier restaurants, this really is the area where you can have it all.

by Ida Sameri | Illustration by Armando Arellano

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EVENT: CATWALK FOR A CURE GALA KICKOFF LUNCHEON WHERE: B&B BUTCHERS & RESTAURANT B&B Butchers & Restaurant proprietor, Benjamin Berg, along with co-chairs Allie Fields and Lisa Oren, hosted a charity luncheon honoring the ladies of the Catwalk for a Cure gala, which benefits the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation. The seated lunch, hosted in B&B Butchers & Restaurant’s upstairs dining room and newly updated rooftop patio, kicked off the upcoming gala on Thursday, November 5, at The Astorian. Photography by Chris Brown

EVENT: HOUSTON SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT CONCERT & GALA WHERE: JONES HALL AND THE CORINTHIAN Houston Symphony’s Opening Night Concert and Gala celebrated Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s second season as the Houston Symphony’s 15th Music Director, the return of the world-famous violinist Joshua Bell and honored longtime Symphony supporter Margaret Alkek Williams on the occasion of her 80th birthday. Guests enjoyed a night filled with delicious food, music and raising $800,000 for Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Programming. Photography by Jenny Antill, Anthony Rathbun, & Wilson Parish

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EVENT: HEART OF FASHION VALENTINO KICK-OFF WHERE: VALENTINO With ticket sales underway for the three-night Heart of Fashion celebration this November 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22, Valentino opened its doors and previewed its latest fall collection to a buzzing crowd of more than 75 VIPs and guests. Photography by Michelle Watson

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Valentino dress at Neiman Marcus | Stingray earrings at J Landa | Lizzie Fortunato necklace and Adina Mills rings at St. Cloud | De Petra cosmic eye

J Brand tops at Neiman Marcus | Silver Paco Rabanne skirt and yellow fringe Marco de Vincenzo skirt at Sloan Hall | DYLANLEX necklaces 58

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Elizabeth & James top at Neiman Marcus | Pamela Love necklace at St. Cloud Alexis Cape Jumpsuit at Neiman Marcus | Lizzie Fortunato necklace at St. Cloud

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McQ dress at Neiman Marcus | Lizzie Fortunato earrings at St. Cloud

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Cut 25 top at Neiman Marcus | Sonia Rykiel pants at Sloan Hall | Pamela Love necklace at St. Cloud

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THINGS WE LOVE

BY CARLA VALENCIA DE MARTINEZ

There’s nothing like a pillow to change the feel of a room, and Jonathan Adler’s are always a good idea. I love the new Texas needlepoint. Now I just have to decide what room to put it in. $98 www.jonathanadler.com

Tata Harper can do no harm in my beauty arsenal. I am a complete devotee to her natural, clean and honest products. I love the new Redefining Body Balm to prevent and minimize stretch marks (hello… two babies plus the reality that I’m not getting any younger) and provides deep hydration. I can’t wait to slather on this stuff as soon as the air starts to chill. www.tataharperskincare.com

Lady Lavender Confections by Shekoh makes perfectly sinful sweets. The Lemon and Garden Thyme Goat Cheese Cheesecake is so delicious with its light creaminess that I don’t think I will ever be able to eat any other cheesecake again. It’s so good that it puts them all to shame. I know, big words. www.ladylavenderconfections.com

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Who doesn’t love watermelon? I enjoy mine cut into perfect squares So I can grab a quick bite-size snack from the fridge without feeling guilty. ;-)

My ISA Jumpsuit for spring 2016 is sexy and fun! It’s a great combination of power and femininity wrapped in a linen garment. Not to mention I love the 70’s flare. www.onyiiandco.com

Bed Stu Madeline Platform. I LOVE wooden shoes that make a statement with almost anything and everything I wear. In them, the extra 5 inches make me feel like a superwoman every time! www.bedstu.com

Local fashion designer ONYII BROWN is the woman behind Onyii & Co. The small company is making waves in the fashion world with their luxury lifestyle brand catering to the world traveled woman with vivid colors, prints and bohemian-styled silhouettes. Most recently, Onyii & Co. was selected by Martha Stewart and her panel of judges as a finalist in the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Audience Choice Awards in the style category.

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JAY LANDA PROFILE:

MORE THAN JUST A SHOP J. LANDA grew up surrounded by jewelry with his mother’s store in McAllen. Jay calls her his muse and the source of his entrepreneurial tendencies; it’s only natural that he followed in her footsteps. Jay was “a mobile retailer before it was cool.” He was selling at bazaars, hosting trunk shows at people’s homes and setting up shop at holiday markets with the clear vision even way back then of opening his own brick and mortar. Over 16 years ago Jay opened his eponymous shop in the Rice Village and has been catering to his loyal clients since then. His style continues to evolve and he is heavily influenced by the world, his travels, art, culture, religion and his relationships. “I started out as a curator. I housed other brands and carried other people’s designs. That evolved into my own collection. I got to know a great group of women through my great client base, so it was natural and organic to create my own designs. That’s how it transitioned into the J. Landa brand that it is now.”

Last year the store got its first facelift, making it one of the most chic jewelry boutiques in town. Jay was talking to a friend and realized, “You have to live luxury to sell luxury. I did it with my home and had to do it with my store. I needed to have the architecture go hand-in-hand with the things I was selling.” Landa’s style runs much deeper than his keen eye for accessories – his heart is pure gold and he is able to connect with his steady stream of clients, creating life-long relationships.

Jay is currently working on relaunching his website this month. “I just had my first actual photo shoot and I am launching my .com as a multi-channel retailer. And extending my brand into other areas.”

J. Landa Store | 2412 Rice Blvd. | 713.807.1644 www.jaylanda.com

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YOU HAVE TO LIVE LUXURY TO SELL LUXURY. I DID IT WITH MY HOME AND HAD TO DO IT WITH MY STORE.

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I DIDN’T THINK THAT WE WOULD ACTUALLY BE MAKING THE CLOTHES OURSELVES. I THOUGHT WE WOULD ALWAYS BE AT A FACTORY.

SHOP DYI This city is so full of success stories. Of people having a dream and making it a reality. LESLIE DENBY is just one of those stories. What started out as a small athletic clothing collection sold at the Define Studios in 2012 has grown to support its own little ecosystem. Leslie shares, “We realized this was a time in the industry where so many studios needed this kind of apparel.” Leslie comes from an apparel background and remembers, “Even when I was a little girl, I would have dreams of making dresses and I would come down and tell my mom about some dream of a dress that I was making. So it all seemed right. Like I really was doing what I was supposed to be doing.”

She graduate from TCU with a fashion and merchandising business major, graduated and went to New York “to work in a basically The Devil Wears Prada kind of job. (She laughs.) I was a runner at the PR industry at Chanel. And it was kind of like that.” Leslie returned to Houston disillusioned with the fashion industry but “being in the active industry feels so good.” She loves the aspect of being active and working out and being around positive people.

Today Leslie caters to workout studios all over the world, printing their athletic wear and customizing orders, and she also satisfies her creative side by designing the DYI collection of thoughtfully, quality crafted apparel. She is quick to point out that she couldn’t do any of this by herself. “I didn’t think that we would actually be making the clothes ourselves. I thought we would always be at a factory.” Tucked in a studio at Spring Street Studios, DYI is produced in-house where her team can oversee every step of the process. Leslie is really proud of the force she has put together from the team of talent that physically makes the clothing to the behind-the-scenes gals who promote and close accounts.

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Marrakech – The Royal Mansour Design traditions like mosaic, tilework, woodwork, leather crafts, textile weaving and more are part of Morocco’s DNA, so it’s no surprise that when the King of Morocco wanted to open a hotel, the country’s top craftspeople were enlisted to fashion a place that pays homage to these signature arts. The project was overseen by noted French and Moroccan design firms, who have used the traditional techniques in creative and modern ways – resulting in a vibe that is more dreamy than theme-y. The 53 guest accommodations were designed to evoke the townhousestyle riad homes found in the historic center, so past an entry courtyard, there are two levels of rooms and lounges, and a rooftop with soaking pool. (A cool touch: The riads are all linked by a network of tunnels, so you’ll never see housekeeping or room service staff in the public areas – instead, they appear in the suites via hidden doors.) Between the rooms, lush courtyards, trickling fountains and hanging lanterns lead to the gathering areas like the restaurants and bars; while each is in a different palette – a chic blue, a deep wood-and-leather – you’ll find intricately patterned tiles, stunning textiles and splashes of contemporary art throughout. A standout is the spa, where a two-story atrium encased in a dazzling, all-white, wrought-iron birdcage leads to serene relaxation nooks and a greenhouse-covered pool fit for a king. www.royalmansour.com

Explore Marrakech Style Ben Yousef Madrasa: After serving as a theological school for centuries, this historic site now houses some of the best examples of traditional Moroccan design, like zellij mosaics, wooden lattice panels, cedar cupolas, carved marble and much more. Jardin Majorelle: Created by French painter Jacques Majorelle, then later owned by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, this beautifully laid-out complex features all types of exotic plants and flowers linked by shaded lanes, blue-tiled pools and Moorish-Art Deco pavilions. The Souk: The tangled old town market lanes can be hit or miss for shopping, but between the countless slipper, carpet and trinket stalls are still some expert artisan workshops and high-quality boutiques, where designers are putting a contemporary spin on Moroccan signatures. 70

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by Sandra Ramani Photography courtesy of The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey

Istanbul – Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah Grand Bazaar

Opened in 1895, the Pera Palace’s story is closely linked with the growth of modern Istanbul. The hotel was originally built to house the city’s most elegant visitors (like those traveling on the Orient-Express trains), so no expense was spared in its design; along with using materials like Carrara marble and Murano glass, it was the first building in the country (other than the Ottoman palaces) to be powered by electricity, the first to provide running hot water and the first with an electric elevator. Over the decades, guests have included everyone from Alfred Hitchcock and Mata Hari to Ataturk, the founder of modern-day Turkey, whose room (101) is now a museum. Following an extensive restoration and renovation in 2008 (the latter led by renowned designer Anouska Hempel), the hotel still honors the past, while making things more comfortable for contemporary travelers. So along with touches like that gilded first elevator, glass cases filled with historic memorabilia and suites honoring frequent guests like Agatha Christie and Ernest Hemingway, you’ll find lighter colors in the rooms, larger public spaces and upgraded tech amenities. Restaurants include a pale pink, Art Nouveau-style pastry shop, the Old World-glam Kubbeli Saloon Tea Lounge – with a six-domed ceiling, parquet floors and the most charming piano player in town – and the clubby Orient Bar, where you can easily imagine one of those early1900’s guests settling into a velvet armchair with a potent cocktail. www.jumeirah.com

Pera Palace Hotel Shopping Tips from Pinar Timer, General Manager of the Pera Palace: Istanbul’s 15th-century Grand Bazaar features 61 covered streets lined with over 3,000 shops. Some standouts: the Ali Gulec Silver Store for unique silver jewelry using semi-precious stones; Cashmerehouse for quality pashmina and cashmere shawls; and the tiny shop of Mehmet Oztekin (known as “Gramophone Dad”), to meet the last gramophone repairmen in Istanbul. Armaggan (Nuruosmaniye Caddesi, No:65) creates jewelry, textiles and leather goods in a contemporary style inspired by Anatolian traditions. They also have a gallery exhibiting works by young artists. The bohemian Galata and Pera neighborhoods are buzzing with artist ateliers, galleries and chic boutiques. Check out Arzu Kaprol for designer prêt-á-porter clothes, Les Benjamin for extraordinary t-shirts, and home goods at Archive Furniture.

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TOOLS+GADGETS

FXP HULA HOOP® What’s that old saying: what is old is new again? Think back to your childhood and remember all the fun you had with a Hula Hoop. A newer version of the classic, plastic toy is back and this one can travel with you. FXP Fitness has designed a hoop and DVD for adults to get an easy, entertaining and shape-changing workout. The unit comes in 6 pieces and snaps together within a minute. If you are traveling, take it with you and turn your phone into a portable gym with the free app which is loaded with 50 exercises that are fun and progressive that you can take on the road and stay on track. Starter kit $49.95 www.fxpfitness.com

KINSA SMART STICK THERMOMETER Taking a child’s temperature is not the easiest task in the world, but today you can simply whip out your smart phone and get an accurate read on body temp. The Kinsa Smart Stick Thermometer is a brilliant device as you simply plug the device into the headphone jack of your phone. Launch the app and within a matter of seconds your temperature displays on the screen. Kinsa records fever, symptoms and medications for each family member on your phone so you don’t have to. Parents love that in-app tips guide them on when to take extra precaution or head straight to a doctor. $20 www.kinsahealth.com

by Michael Garfield | www.hightechtexan.com

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JACKERY® LEAF Battery power is everything. If you have no juice then you’ve got a paperweight. As you prepare to travel this holiday season make sure you have at least one backup battery for your smart devices. Jackery has a large line of portable chargers and external batteries to keep you going. My personal fave is the Leaf which doubles as a battery and a protective case. Slip your iPhone® 6/6S into the Leaf and you have 3200mAh at your disposal. It is Apple®-certified and has a 3-color LED charging status indicator to let you know how much power is left in the sleeve. $40 www.jackery.com

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LOCALGRAM #DOLOCAL2015 #THEFASHIONANDSTYLEISSUE Check out this month’s round of top pics from fellow Houstonians via Instagram. Make sure to share your Houston adventures with us using #DoLocal2015 for a chance to win an awesome giveaway!!

@blairepugkochar #tbt to the many looks of #kochella.

@tylerdgroff These are my “Choos”! #jimmychoo

@carriec Coffee + Clothes + Color

@marzifat I guess I can add “drawing on Louboutins to my résumé.”

@rongrong_devoe_illustration Oh, Yes!! It is FRY DAY!! The best day of the week.

@breakfastandbloopers Taking that token Marfa photo #pradamarfa

@duyenmhuynh #tomford #grandopening

@shop_laboratoria #preen #cadogan #top #ellery #wally #croptrousers

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@kleeraines Fascinated by Adela Andea’s Light Installation last night.