Archive | 2014
The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Discovery Tour!
I’ve visited the Morian Hall of Paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science several times. However, I’ve never experienced it the way I did during a recent guided tour! These Discovery Tours are open to the public and cost just $5 per person with a permanent exhibition ticket. Group size is limited to 15 […]
Prepare for College at Eastwood Academy High School
If you want to make sure that your young leader of the future is prepared for college, Eastwood Academy Charter High School could be a great fit. It has been ranked among the best in the country and according to the Texas Education Agency; it’s been an ‘exemplary’ high school since 2008, and it became […]
Osaka Japanese Restaurant Gets Two Thumbs Up!
In my unending exploration of Houston sushi, Osaka Japanese Restaurant gets two thumbs up for expense, quality and overall deliciousness. There are plenty of perks that make dining at Osaka a total joy—and I’m busting them on their secrets! First, there’s parking. Yes, this is one Montrose restaurant where parking isn’t going to be a […]
Be a Cop for a Day at the Houston Police Museum!
Grab your little police man or police woman, and take a trip to the Houston Police Department Headquarters in Downtown Houston. The Houston Police Department Museum is in the lobby of HPD headquarters at 1200 Travis and includes items from the Honor Guard, SWAT, Mounted Patrol, badges, uniforms and other equipment utilized over the years. […]
Life is More Than a Beach in Galveston!
If you have a love for the outdoors, chances are you’ve weighed the pros and cons of living near the beach. Located about 50 miles from Houston, Galveston affords plenty of opportunity to bask in the sun as a solitary retreat or enjoy your time with family and friends. There’s plenty of tourism in Galveston, and as […]
MAX’s Wine Dive, Where Causal Meets Classy
In the trend of gourmet American cuisine, there are awesome restaurants and then there’s MAX’s Wine Dive. This is one restaurant and wine bar that kicks it up a notch and a half with food, great wine, knowledgeable staff, cool decor and a sublime jukebox. Michael Pellegrino studied under 2 James Bear Award-winning chefs, graduated […]
Drink Up at Houston’s Big Brew, the Ultimate Beer Celebration!
Big Brew Houston is a comprehensive, extensive, integrative 7-day festival celebrating unique craft brews from around the nation. As the 2nd largest beer festival in the United States, I’m not surprised that the October 20-26, 2014 itinerary listed on the Big Brew Houston website has listed great events for for anyone over the age of […]
One of the Best in the U.S: Carnegie Vanguard High School
Houston has no lack of great public and private schools. While Carnegie Vanguard High School has certainly struggled to find its space in Houston, it is critically acclaimed as one of the best, maybe the best, high school in the Greater Houston Area. It is already considered one of the top high schools in the […]
The Art and Soul of East Downtown
Houston is full of culture, fantastic places to eat, shop and enjoy fresh air, especially Downtown. EaDo—short for East Downtown, also called the East Downtown Management District—is an important part of Houston’s history and gorgeous landscape. According to the Houston Chronicle, in the 1930’s Cantonese immigrants moved to Old Chinatown (then, just Chinatown), which was, […]