Café Brasil: An Elegant, Casual Affair
Café Brasil, a Montrose staple on the corner of Westheimer and Dunlavy, offers a great selection of creative twists on simple, unpretentious food. It’s delicious, it’s straightforward, it’s a great spot for a cup of coffee, a couple of beers, or a glass of wine on the patio. The patio is one of the bigger […]
Lamar High School, Setting a Foundation for all Future Careers!
Lamar High School, or ‘Mirabeau B. Lamar Senior High School,’ is a Houston ISD school located near the River Oaks/Upper Kirby area. Apart from being marginally famous, it has a beautiful, architecturally compelling design and excellent programs that prepare students for successful futures. The school boasts pages of famous alumni like nuclear physicist Linda Ellerbee, former a physicist and […]
CITYCENTRE Deserves to be in ALL CAPS!
CITYCENTRE opened on the commercial graveyard of the once-decadent shopping mall called Town & Country. It has invigorated the area with all the luxury shopping the bygone mall had hoped to offer before—and then some! Rife with upscale shopping, the retail space at CITYCENTRE has wisely strayed from big fashion depots and department stores that defected […]
Why You Should Be Moving to Houston
We love Houston—but its allure has been lost to many people for years. We’re not Austin, the Mecca of the liberal, alternative lifestyle of the Southern red states that really stands out—and we’re not trying to be. But, that means we’ve often been overlooked as another Southern City, USA, skipped over as one of the […]
The Exclusive Jack Daniels VIP Lounge at Bayou Center
If you live in Houston and you enjoy live music, you probably find yourself at the Bayou Music Center quite often. But, allow me to shed some light on the best-kept secret at your favorite venue! The Jack Daniels Lounge is a VIP experience without the VIP price tag! Included in many (but, not all) premium […]
St. Agnes Academy, Strong Women of Faith for Success
St. Agnes Academy is a girls’ Catholic college preparatory school for grades 9-12. The academy is committed to the altruistic tradition of Jesus and the development of confident young women. While it comes from a strong Dominican and Catholic foundation, the school itself seeks to develop the minds of future leaders of social justice, not […]
How Much Can You Devour at Becks Prime?
When you visit a new city, there are certain restaurants that you must stop in for a bite, or attempt to devour the entire menu. California’s got In-N-Out Burger, the Midwest has Steak ‘n Shake, nobody knows what happens on the East Coast anymore in regards to beef on bread: and Houston—and only Houston—has Becks […]
Settle Down in the Melting Pot of Chinatown
Houston’s Chinatown is anything but forgettable. Since Houston surpassed New York City and Los Angeles as the most diverse city in the US, Chinatown has become synonymous with not just Chinese culture and cuisine, but with an international experience. In fact, calling the area ‘Chinatown’ at all is disputed because of the diverse number of […]
There’s Never a Dull Moment for Your Taste Buds at Benjy’s
Dining in Houston is almost always treat, especially once you discover a tasty contradiction like benjy’s. While “light” and “healthy” are not normally modifiers for “comfort food,” benjy’s, a self-described restaurant for just that, aces this uncommon, slightly paradoxical concept with astonishing confidence. The food and ambience at benjy’s is rife with all the delightful opposites of […]
Enjoy Texian Market Day at George Ranch Historical Park
October isn’t just about Halloween. Next month, head over to George Ranch Historical Park on Saturday, October 25, 2014 to enjoy Texian Market Day. In addition to all the usual activities at this working ranch and living history site, this annual event will have battle re-enactments, special hands-on activities, live entertainment, food, craft vendors and more! […]