Memorial High School Pulls Ahead Of Its Privileged Reputation
The Memorial Mustangs are the premium breed standard for many residents of Spring Branch and Memorial. Serving some of the richest neighborhoods in West Houston, it was voted the #10 most posh public school in the country in 2011. Memorial High School also boasts some impressive alumni. For one, Michael Dell, the CEO of Dell computers, walked the […]
Upscale Aka Sushi House is a Diner’s Dream Come True!
Walking into Aka Sushi for the first time made it clear this place is sophisticated. This is certainly not a mom-and-pop sushi place: this is the place you take someone to have a serious talk about where your relationship is headed. Sushi can often be a difficult meal to know what you’re doing. The language, for starters, […]
Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza, From Commerical to Residential
Houston has 88 ‘Super Neighborhoods’ to its name, covering areas of high business, somewhat low residency. Super Neighborhood 87 is officially the Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza neighborhood area. This area has lots of commercial pursuits stationed here: for example Kellogg moved its headquarters from New York City to Greenway Plaza, former home of the energy corridor. However, […]
Space Montrose, Redefining the Final Frontier
In the Montrose area, there is a new kind of space center to add your list of things to do in our city. Houston has been synonymous with space since it emerged from fantasy into the realm of human possibility almost forty years ago, and Space Montrose brings all the fascination of the final frontier […]
River Oaks Elementary Lives Up to Its Impressive Reputation!
Have you heard of River Oaks Elementary yet? This prestigious school that parents all across Houston clamor to get their children into, holds a distinguished reputation not just in the Houston Independent School District but in the state and country. Ranked second in HISD and fourth in the state, River Oaks Elementary’s International Baccalaureate Primary Years […]
Find a Frank’s Grill Near You For an Affordable, Oversized Meal!
Frank’s Grill is the epitome of everything delicious about a real down home breakfast and lunch. Even without a website, it’s Yelp reviews let everyone know that it’s one of the best. With multiple locations throughout the Houston area to choose from, I had recently had an opportunity to visit the Westchase location for breakfast […]
For the Urban Family On the Go, There’s Uptown Houston!
Houston has a neighborhood for every family, including those who embrace urban living. The Galleria is one of Houston’s primary landmarks, a Mecca for international shoppers (and landmarks with several diplomatic missions in the area), an aggregate of culture, fashion and food. Beautiful Uptown Houston boasts beautiful suburbs all around the area and luxury apartments for […]
Embrace Your Inner Rebel at Houston Whatever Fest 2014!
When you say “Whatever” in the context of Houston Whatever Fest, don’t think of the world-weary ‘whatever’ you sigh through in your vocabulary. Remember back when you were full of angst for the human condition? Following up an epic door slam with “Whatever, Mom and Dad!” just felt right! It is with this same fervor, […]
Sustain Juicery, Far From Generic!
As Bellaire expands from a Houston fringe community to a booming center of original businesses, Sustain Juicery is ahead of the game. This is nowhere near a Smoothie King-style beverage experience, as this newer, healthier cousin dominates with all kinds of original juice blends. There’s even a small but, delectable selection of smoothie options. When […]
Spring Branch Middle School Shines Bright in the Public Arena
Nestled quietly in Hedwig Village is Spring Branch Middle School, a top 100 ranked middle school in the Houston area that serves Spring Branch ISD. A stone’s throw from Memorial High School, this school boasts a high level of diversity among students and faculty. Faculty are deeply committed to the students, test scores exceeded district overall […]