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PRIL HAS US IN FULL SPRINGMODE. THE DAYS ARE

LONGER AND BRIGHTER, PUTTINGPEOPLE IN MUCH BETTER MOODS.We’ve got all that is hip. current. cool inbusiness, real estate and development in an easy to follow A – Z format. Flip to page 30 and get started reading!

Jan Johnson’s photographs are our alphabet and were our inspiration for the piece.Johnson’s life work has been shooting letters, and next she tackles shooting Texasfrom A – Z.

There is so much to do in the next months in Houston it’s insane! The mere amountof highly anticipated restaurants that have opened – Coppa, Underbelly, Oxheart,Uchi, Katsuya – and are opening is amazing. As well as concerts, theater, ballet,art shows, exhibits and so much more.

We’ve also moved some of our pages around to make 002houston more user-friendly. Flip to the back section of the magazine for our maps and listings, allgrouped together to help you get around.

We’ve done the research for you and laid it out in our calendar, museum districtand art house listings. Heck, we’ve even eaten for you! Month after month, we arehere to bring to you this guide to help you navigate the city.

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MARINA ZURKOW20 art houses + museums + exhibits22 phone shots23 gish @ the movies24 born cool. grow hip.25 nonprofit: march of dimes26 people of houston27 costume for cocktails 28 things i love29 party pics30 A-Z

42 MENtertainment44 DESTINATION: PANAMA CITY46 WHERE TO LIVE49 tools + toys + gadgets50 CHEF’S SPECIAL:

JACK GIEGERICH52 DINEWRITE: CUBANO ROOTS54 OPEN55 Tracy’s Tasty Tidbits56 the scene58 houston map60 downtown map61 uptown + galleria map62 restaurant listings63 bea hear now66 washington+heights way69 CLUB + LOUNGE REVIEW: DOUBLE TROUBLE CAFFEINE + COCKTAILS

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BUSINESSPorsche launches the new Macan (mah · chahn) combining the advantages of anSUV with the typical characteristics of a Porsche sports car. It will be produced in theLeipzig factory from 2013 onwards.

VOGUE LIMO IS CHANGING THE WAY HOUSTONIANS CELEBRATE, NO MATTERWHAT THE OCCASION. CHOOSE FROM A MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER VAN,HUMMER H2 STRETCH LIMO, TOWN CAR, LINCOLN STRETCH LIMO OR ACHRYSLER 300 STRETCH LIMO. THERE’S ALSO A FORD EXCURSION STRETCHLIMO, GMC PASSENGER VAN OR SUBURBAN. 713.600.3290

Dallas-based Greyhound is the first com-pany to bring a premium-level, low-fareintercity bus service to Texas TheGreyhound Express Service features mod-ern buses with free Wi-Fi, power outlets,extra legroom and new comfortableleather seats. Tickets start at $1 atwww.mygreyhoundexpress.com.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)approved DC Partners, LLC’s (dba “Houston EB5”) application for

an EB5 Regional Center. The EB5 Regional Center allows for-eign nationals who invest and create jobs in the United Statesreceive permanent resident visas (green cards). Houston EB5begins developing their first project, Astoria, a luxury condo-minium project in the Galleria area, in 2012. Planning for a

second project, a luxury condominium/high-end hotel for thesecond quarter of 2013 is underway. According to an economic

impact study, the Astoria development will generate over 400 jobsin the Houston area. For further information, email: [email protected]

RETAIL WRAPWith its amazing Mexican food,El Tiempo� recently opened a loca-tion at Vintage Park. Potbellyopened a new sandwich shop at5800 Kirby Drive next to the RiceVillage shopping center. SettlementGoods & Design, specializing inAmerican brands and designers,opened last month at 3939Montrose.

AWARDSCITY VIEW LOFTS, THE FORMER NABISCO COOKIE FACTORY NEWLY RENOVATED INTO 57 LOFT-STYLE APARTMENT HOMES IN DOWNTOWNHOUSTON, WAS NAMED A FINALIST IN THE 2012 LANDMARK AWARDWHICH RECOGNIZES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROJECTS AND DEVEL-OPMENTS THAT MAKE SIGNIFICANT IMPRESSIONS ON THE HOUSTONLANDSCAPE.WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A CEREMONY ON APRIL19. WWW.LIVEATCTYVIEWLOFTS.COM.

The coffee-table style, English-Spanish cookbook published byLatin Women’s Initiative (LWI) withthe purpose of helping raise fundsfor a number of local nonprofitorganizations supported by LWI isthe winner of two prestigiousawards from the Gourmand WorldCookbook organization. LatinFlavors: a Taste of Our Heritagehas been named “Best in theUnited States for Latin AmericanCuisine” and “Best in the UnitedStates for Fundraising, Charity and

Community.” The book will now compete for “Best in the World.”www.latinwomensinitiative.org or www.Amazon.com.

CALENDARThe Fair Trade OrientalRug Event takes placeMarch 7– 11 at TENTHOUSAND VILLAGES.More than 300 luxurioushand-knotted Bunyaad

rugs will be on display and availablefor purchase for 5 days. From intri-cate florals to hand-spun natural dyewool tribals, every rug has beendesigned and hand-knotted by highlyskilled and fairly paid adults.Bunyaad works with over 850 fami-lies throughout 100 villages inPakistan. For more information,please contact Cassie Martin at713.533.1000, www.rugs.tenthousandvillages.com/houston_rugevent.

VETERAN BROADCASTER DAN RATHER WILL BE THE FEATURED SPEAKER ATGALVESTON’S ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012.RATHER BECAME NATIONALLY KNOWN IN 1961 FOR HIS BROADCASTSFROM GALVESTON ON HURRICANE CARLA, ONE OF THE MOST POWER-FUL STORMS EVER TO STRIKE THE UNITED STATES. THIS YEAR’S ARBOR DAYCELEBRATE’S THE COMMUNITY’S EFFORTS TO REPLANT TREES DESTROYEDBY HURRICANE IKE’S SALTWATER STORM SURGE IN 2008. TICKET INFOR-MATION AVAILABLE AT: WWW.GALVESTONISLANDTREECONSERVANCY.ORG.

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More than 700 attendees showed up in their finest to support the American Heart Association Ball. The evening featured many welcome surprises throughout the night,especially during the live auction which culminated in a winning bid for one of six 2012 Sewell Houston vehicles. There was much success raising funds, which resulted inmore than $1.3 million raised to combat heart disease and stroke. And the “Beat Went On” after the Ball with the Young at Heart, the young professionals’ group for theAmerican Heart Association, as they grooved long into the night to tunes by Commercial Art and Infinite Groove.

EVENT HEART-BEAT BALL WHY TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WHERE HILTON AMERICAS HOUSTON WHEN FEBRUARY 11

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Jennifer Debow, Amy Reeves, Debbie Chenevert Philamena Baird, Roberta Bogaev, Mary DuplantisEloise Frischkorn, James Bell

Sue and Lester Smith



Houston Heights Association Home & Garden Tourwill be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and15, from noon to 6pm each day. Featured this yearare six outstanding homes and gardens, all withinwalking distance to the hike and bike trails. Luxurybus shuttles to all of the homes, included in the HomeTour ticket price, will be standing by at the HeightsFire Station and at Comerica Bank where parking isavailable. Tickets are available at www.houston-heights.org and at Another Place in Time,Buchanan’s Native Plants, Davis Hardware, Jubilee,Lovejoy’s Antiques and Write Now!

The Houston Pond Tour takes place Saturday andSunday, May 5 & 6 with twenty ponds open to thepublic in this self-guided tour. Featured is everythingfrom patio-sized pre-form ponds to water habitatsthat encompass the entire backyard. Go towww.houstonpondsociety.org orwww.lonestarkoi.com to find the home nearest you,and plan your route. For more information, call DanCook, pond tour chairman, at 713.822.5515 [email protected].

IN ANTICIPATION OF THE 2012 AMERICANGRAND PRIX IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, THE CAPITAL CITYWILL ALSO BE HOME TO THE INAUGURALFORMULA EXPO (JUNE 15-17), GIVINGAMERICANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCEFIRSTHAND, AND POSSIBLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEIN THEIR LIVES, THE SPORT THAT HAS CAPTIVATEDTHE WORLD.

The Houston Fine Art Fair (HFAF) is returning toHouston September 14 – 16, 2012, and will be heldat Reliant Center. In its inaugural year in 2011,10,500 visitors came to HFAF and perused art fromgalleries representing 13 countries and 37 cities. For

2012, more than 80 leading galleries from acrossthe US, Latin America and Europe are participating.For more information, go towww.houstonfineartfair.com.

FOR ART’S SAKE

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH)launched 2 unique programs last month: Fine Art +Food Trucks program and the Lunch + LookProgram. Fine Art + Food features a curated selec-tion of Houston’s finest mobile food sources in theparking lot adjacent to the entrance to the Lillie andHugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden every day 11am– 3pm. Lunch + Look encourages guests to enjoylunch at the museum and receive free, same-daygeneral admission between 12 noon and 2pm. Pickup an MFAH Lunch + Look loyalty card at the count-er of participating food trucks and the museum’sCafe Express location, present the loyalty card withyour lunch receipt from Cafe Express or participatingfood truck, at any MFAH admissions desk for freesame-day general admission. You’ll get a stamp foreach visit and when 10 stamps are collected, yoou’llbe eligible for a half-price membership for theMFAH. Cards expire Saturday, June 30, 2012. Freeadmission does not apply to ticketed exhibitions,such as Tutankhamun: The Golden King and theGreat Pharaohs. For complete details, visitwww.mfah.org or call 713.639.7300.

DESTINATIONLone Star Court (www.lonestarcourt.com), anauthentic Americana roadside hotel by ValenciaGroup, is breaking ground at the Domain in Austinwith plans to open in early 2013. Nostalgia meetsmodern at the Lone Star Court, with an aestheticthat’s authentically Austin and Texas Hill Countryfrom the art in the rooms to the unique outdoor envi-ronment. Expect 123 retro-inspired guest rooms withhigh-tech amenities, live music by an outdoor fire pitand a dipping pool reminiscent of Hill Countryswimming holes.


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Plumes of feathers, boas and beads were all the rage at the University of St.Thomas 62nd Annual Mardi Gras Gala on Fat Tuesday. A fun-loving crowd of550 people helped the University raise $1 million for scholarships to benefit theFr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund, which supports current and future stu-dents. The celebratory occasion was marked by a visit from former St. Thomaspresident, the Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB, archbishop of Vancouver, who washonored for his passion for education and for molding the next generation ofChristian disciples.

EVENT LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER GALAWHY UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS 62ND ANNUAL MARDI GRAS GALAWHERE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELWHEN FEBRUARY 21

Gina and Devinder Bhatia

Drew Wilson, Gloria Bounds Vincent and Mary Kickerillo

Gina and Michael Cordua Cathy and Giorgio Borlenghi

Keith and Alice Monsing, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Marianne and Robert Ivany

Phyllis Mandola, J. Michael Miller, Kelly Kickerillo




Dance Salad FestivalApril 5, 6, 7 @ 7:30pmExplore powerful mergingof diverse styles in con-temporary ballet, theater andmusic from the Stuttgart Ballet,Semperoper Ballett, EnglishNational Ballet and SpellboundDance Company, to name a few.Each evening features major histori-cal works with some of the mostacclaimed choreographers fromEurope and South America.Cullen Theater, Wortham Center (501Texas Ave.)– tickets $20-$50.www.dancesalad.org Photographer Marco Bravi

Suchu Dance presents Circle ofPerpetual Apparition April 13, 14, 15& 20, 21, 22 @ 8pm (Sundays @7pm)A “circle of perpetual apparition” is anastronomical term: anyplace on acelestial sphere where the polar axis isequidistant to the observer’s latitudeand the stars never set. Suchu’s newwork is performed in the round, withthe audience seated in a simple circleof chairs placed on the stage to definethe performance space. The dancingoccurs inside and outside the circle,embedding audience members in theperformance and allowing a visualconnection between all. BarnevelderTheater– tickets $15-$25. www.suchudance.org

Mills-McCoin Rock ’n’ RollCircus April 14 @ 7pmEnter into a world con-ceived by the manic mindof Mills-McCoin where the

music never stops. Featuringperformances by local rock legendsRoky Moon & Bolt, Blackie Dammet,Poor Pilate and The Handshake, theshow utilizes all of the whimsicalspaces, sounds and lighting of theOrange Show to give you a non-stopevening of music, dancing and drama.Plus a special show by The NewMovement Improv Troupe. The Orange

Show (2402 Munger St.)– tickets $15in advance, $20 at door.www.orangeshow.org

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Inprint presents for-mer U.S. PoetLaureate W. S.Merwin April 23@ 7:30pmThe InprintMargarett Root Brown Reading

Series comes to a close with formerU.S. Poet Laureate W. S. Merwin.During the last half century, Merwinhas written more than 20 collections ofpoetry, nearly as many books of trans-lations and numerous prose works. Hehas won every major literary prize,including both the Pulitzer Prize andNational Book Award for his collectionThe Shadow of Sirius. Reading fol-lowed by an on-stage interview, booksale and signing. Alley Theatre (615Texas Avenue)– tickets $5.www.inprinthouston.org Photograph byShabda Kahn

DiverseWorks presents the 34thSchool of Art Masters’ ThesisExhibition April 27 @ 6pm (on viewthrough May 12) The UH School of Art, Blaffer ArtMuseum and DiverseWorks presentworks by Danilo Bojic, Ted Closson,Sebastian Forray, Lisa Garrett, SteveHook, Chuck Ivy, Rosine Kouamen,Natali Leduc, Emily McGrew, AbiSemtner and M’kina Tapscott.Representing a wide array of mediaand practices, the exhibition premieresthese UH MFA graduates as profes-sional artists emerging to explore newprojects. DiverseWorks ArtSpace(1117 E. Freeway)– Free!www.diverseworks.org Image credits: Lisa Garrett, Urban Decay

THIS APRIL IS SIMPLY FLOODED WITH DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC ART TO KEEP YOU OCCUPIED. NO LIFE PRESERVER NEEDED FOR THESE PICKS – YOU’LL LEAVEEACH FLOATING!

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The River Performing & Visual Arts Center (The River) welcomed more than 250guests to this year’s celebration. Event-goers flocked to the Junior League to enjoya night of festivities and to pay tribute to the nonprofit by raising funds for its artseducation programs. Making the evening even more special, attendees weregiven a powerful presentation from The River performance troupe, which is com-prised of students from both The River and The Academy at Humphreys Schoolof Musical Theatre. In keeping with the theme of the night, they performed apiece based on the idea of “Dreamland.”

EVENT DREAM OUT LOUDWHY TO BENEFIT THE RIVER PROGRAMSWHERE THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTONWHEN FEBRUARY 17

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PERFORMING ARTS+CONCERTS+SPORTS+FESTIVALS+GENERAL INTERESTcalendar april

Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmCWMP Easter at The Pavilion 10am

Minute Maid Astros vs. Colorado Rockies 1:05pm

Stages In the Next Room… 3pmToyota Aeros vs.

Milwaukee Admirals 5:05pmWarehouse Avocado Takedown 2pm

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Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmHobby Menopause the

Musical 7:30pmHOB The Maine 6pm

MOT Swing, Jive & Pop Into Dance 11am

17 Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmHobby Menopause the Musical

7:30pmHOB Diego Garcia 8pm

Stages The UnexpectedMan 7:30pm

Warehouse Sleigh Bells8pm

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EARTH DAYAlley The Seafarer 2:30 & 7:30pmHobby Menopause the Musical 2pm

Jones Eddie Vedder 7:30pmMain Street Richard III 3pm

MOT The United States Coast Guard Concert Band 7:30pmMinute Maid Astros vs.

Los Angeles Dodgers 1:05pmStages The Unexpected Man 3pm

Warehouse Never Shout Never 6pmWortham HGO: Verdi- Don Carlos 2pm

Alley The Seafarer 2:30 & 7:30pmHobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 2 &

7:30pm | Menopause the Musical 2pmHOB Meshuggah- The Ophidian Trek 2012 6pmJones HS: Great American Songbook 7:30pm

Main Street Richard III 3pm Stages The Unexpected Man 3pm

Wortham HGO: Donizetti- Mary Stuart 2pm

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23 Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmCWMP The Black Keys 7:30pm

Hobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 7:30pm |Menopause the Musical 7:30pm

HOB Belanova 7pmMOT Goldilocks 11am

Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmHobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles

7:30pm | Menopause the Musical 7:30pmMain Street Richard III 7:30pm

MOT Goldilocks 11amStages The Unexpected Man 7:30pm

Wortham SPA: Catalyst Quartet, a SphinxEnsemble 7:30pm

25 Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmHobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles

7:30pm | Menopause the Musical 7:30pmHOB North Mississippi Allstars 8pm

Main Street Richard III 7:30pmStages The Unexpected Man 7:30pm

Toyota Rockets vs. New Orleans Hornets 7pm

Rienzi Spring Party, 7pm at Rienzi. ContactAshley Sneed, 713.639.7523, [email protected] for more details.

HOB The Fray 7pmMOT The Clever Wife- A Chinese

Folktale 11amMinute Maid Astros vs. New York Mets 7:05pmVerizon Creed Performing My Own Prison 8pm

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Alley The Seafarer 7:30pm • HobbyGEB: Come Fly Away 7:30pm |

Menopause the Musical 7:30pm • HOB SteelPanther 7:30pm • MOT Ragtime: The Musical8pm • Reliant Stadium Disney on Ice: Dare to

Dream 7:30pm • Warehouse Tyga 8pm

The Immunization Partnership Luncheon -“Community Immunity SpringLuncheon,” 12pm at the JuniorLeague. Contact Jennifer Farmer at713.400.3689 or www.immunizeusa.org

12Hobby Virtuosi’s Concert Competitionw/ Competition Winners 7:30pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Atlanta Braves 7:05pm

9 Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmHobby GEB: Come Fly Away 7:30pm|

Menopause the Musical 7:30pmMinute Maid Astros vs. Atlanta Braves 7:05pm

10 Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmHobby GEB: Come Fly Away 7:30pm|

Menopause the Musical 7:30pmMinute Maid Astros vs. Atlanta Braves 7:05pm

Reliant Stadium Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream 7:30pm

Toyota Rockets vs. Utah Jazz 7pmWarehouse The Black Dahlia Murder 7:30pm

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Hobby TUTS: Annie 2 & 7:30pmHOB Tech N9NE w/ Machine Gun Kelly

and more 6:30pm • Jones HS: Hahn & EnigmaVariations 2:30pm • Reliant Arena New Edition

6pm • Stages In the Next Room Oo The VibratorPlay 3pm • Toyota Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers6pm • Verizon Unlimited/Twin Entertainment

Presents: Behind the Pulpit 3 & 7:30pmBayou Bend Garden Party, 6:30pm at BayouBend Collection and Gardens. Contact AshleySneed, 713.639.7523, [email protected] for moreinfo.

1 Warehouse Exhumed 7pm2 Minute Maid Spring Training: Astros vs.Chicago White Sox 7:05pm

April 3-7, 30th edition of the Marburger FarmAntique Show in Round Top, TX. See informa-tion on vendors, the new Marburger Farmmobile app, travel, maps, lodging, on-site shipping and special events atwww.roundtop-marburger.com.

3 HOB PJ Morton 8pmMinute Maid Spring Training: Astros vs.

Chicago White Sox 1:05pmStages In the Next Room… 7:30pm

Toyota Mana TBD

April 4-June 27, City Hall Farmers Market,11am-1:30pm outside City Hall. ONLY ONWEDNESDAYS.

4 HOB Avalanche Tour w/ Shinedown 6pm

Jones HS: Music of John Denver 8pmMOT Ragtime: The Musical 8pm

Stages In the Next Room… 7:30pmWarehouse All Shall Perish 6pm

Kiss My Grits! A Gulf Coast Throwdown,7-10pm at The Capitol at St. Germaine.Proceeds from this event will help raise fundsfor Young Texans Against Cancer’s (YTAC)2012 beneficiaries. http://houston.ytac.org/

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Alley The Seafarer 2:30 & 7:30pmHobby GEB: Come Fly Away 2 &

7:30pm | Menopause the Musical 2pmJones HS: Petrouchka & Beethoven 2:30pmReliant Stadium Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream

1:30am & 5:30pmToyota Aeros vs. Texas Stars 5:05pmWortham HGO: Verdi- Don Carlos 2pm

15 Jones SPA: Celtic Woman 7:30pmToyota Rockets vs.

Denver Nuggets 7pmApril 16-22, Spa Week. Consumers shouldregister at www.SpaWeek.com for exclusiveinformation on participating spas and services.It is recommended that spa-goers sign up andbook their appointments as early as possible.

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Alley The Seafarer 7:30pmHobby Menopause the

Musical 7:30pmHOB Go Radio w/ There For Tomorrow &

Tonight Alive 9pmStages The Unexpected Man 7:30pm

Wortham HGO: Verdi- Don Carlos 6:30pm

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April 13-15, 2012 Houston Heights Home & Garden Tourand Candlelight Dinner & Auction. Find up-to-date informa-tion on these events at www.houstonheights.org or callthe Houston Heights Association at 713.861.4002.

April 13, 17th Annual Grand Kids Festival PreviewEvent, Where the Wild Things Are Kick-Off, 6-9pm.Held in historic downtown Galveston at the cornerof 21st and Postoffice Streets. www.thegrand.com

April 14, 3rd Annual LLS Cancer Stomp, 7:30pmat SSQQ Dance Studio. www.llscancerstomp.com

April 13-15, The Kemah Crawfish Festival 2012,12pm each day. www.KemahCrawfishFestival.com

April 14, 17th Annual Grand Kids Festival, 10am-5pm on Postoffice Street from 20th to 23rdStreets, in beautiful historic downtown Galveston.www.thegrand.com

April 14, Houston Grand Opera’s 2012 Viva Italia Fantasy Opera Ball, 7pm at WorthamTheatre. www.houstongrandopera.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=1837

April 21-22, 28th Annual BP MS 150. Registration andinfo are available at www.ms150.org.

April 21-22 & 28-29, 2012 Houston InternationalFestival honoring Argentina, in and around Downtown.www.ifest.org

April 22, Your Music, Your Choir, Your Night - Afundraiser for Houston Chamber Choir, 5:30-8pm at the home of John and Nancy McCoy. Tickets may be purchased by calling 713.224.5566.

April 26, Country Music Hall of Famer Charley PridePerformance, 8pm at Stafford Centre.www.staffordcentre.com

April 28, 5th Annual Nature Fest in Bridgeland at OakMeadow Park. www.bridgeland.com/naturefest

April 28-29, Stuart Weitzman Fall 2012 Trunk Show,10am-9pm at Stuart Weitzman-Galleria II.713.850.9100

April 21, San Jacinto Day Festival & Battle Reenactment, 10am-6pm on thegrounds surrounding the San Jacinto Monument. www.sanjacinto-museum.org

April 21, Walk With Me, 7am at HoustonZoo. Benefiting Easter Seals GreaterHouston. www.walkwithme.org/houston



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Minute Maid Astros vs. Colorado Rockies 6:05pmStages In the Next Room… 8pm

Toyota Aeros vs. Peoria Rivermen 7:35pmVerizon Real Uprizing Presents:

Rick Ross Rich Forever 8pmWarehouse Wheeler Brothers 7pm

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Alley The Seafarer 8pmHobby GEB: Come Fly Away 8pm |

Menopause the Musical 8pmJones HS: Petrouchka & Beethoven 8pm

MOT Ragtime: The Musical 8pmReliant Stadium Disney on Ice:

Dare to Dream 10:30am & 7:30pmToyota Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns 7pm

Warehouse La Dispute 6:30pmWortham HGO: Verdi- Don Carlos 6:30pm | Da Camera:

Tia Fuller Quartet 8pm

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Alley The Seafarer 8pmHOB Childish Gambino 7pm


Minute Maid Home Opener: Astros vs. Colorado Rockies 6:05pm

Stages In the Next Room… 8pmToyota Aeros vs. Chicago Wolves 7:35pm

Verizon Daniel Tosh 7 & 9:30pmWarehouse The Wonder Years 5pm | Zeds Dead 8pm

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Alley The Seafarer 2:30 & 8pmHobby GEB: Come Fly Away 2 & 8pm |

Menopause the Musical 2 & 8pmHOB USACA Legacy Amateur Combat Series 6:30pm |

Tyrone Wells w/ Joe Brooks 7pmJones HS: Petrouchka & Beethoven 8pm

MOT Ragtime: The Musical 8pmReliant Stadium Disney on Ice:

Dare to Dream 11:30am, 3:30 & 7:30pmToyota Aeros vs. San Antonio Rampage 7:35pm

Verizon Human Nature The Motown Show w/ Smokey Robinson 8pm

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Alley The Seafarer 8pm • Hobby Menopausethe Musical 8pm • Jones SPA: Marcel Khalife& Al Mayadine Ensemble 8pm • MOT In the

Mood2…Dance! 8pm • Minute Maid Astros vs. LosAngeles Dodgers 7:05pm • Warehouse Melvins 8pm

Wortham HB: Academy Spring Showcase 7pm

April 20-22, 9th Annual Great American Bake SaleNational Challenge Weekend. Visitwww.GreatAmericanBakeSale.org for additional information or, to get started right away, go towww.GreatAmericanBakeSale.org/signup.

20 Alley The Seafarer 2:30 & 8pmCWMP Buzzfest 28, 12pm

Hobby Menopause the Musical 2 & 8pmHOB Metal Alliance Tour w/ Devil Driver 5pm

Jones SPA: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway 8pmMain Street Richard III 8pm | Superfudge 1 & 4pm

MOT Bella Gaia: A Poetic Vision of Earth from Space 8pmMinute Maid Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 6:05pm

Stages The Unexpected Man 8pmToyota Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors 7pm

Wortham HB: Academy Spring Showcase 1:30pm | HGO:Donizetti- Mary Stuart 7:30pm

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Alley The Seafarer 8pmHobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 8pm |

Menopause the Musical 8pmHOB Escape the Fate & Attack Attack! 6pm

Jones HS: Great American Songbook 8pmMain Street Richard III 8pm

MOT Bayou City in Concert 8pmStages The Unexpected Man 8pm

Verizon Nero 9pmWarehouse Say Anything 7pm

Wortham HGO: Donizetti- Mary Stuart 7:30pm

27 Alley The Seafarer 2:30 & 8pmHobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 2 & 8pm |

Menopause the Musical 2 & 8pmHOB The Fab Four- The Ultimate Tribute 8pm

Jones HS: Great American Songbook 8pmMain Street Richard III 8pm | Superfudge 1 & 4pm

MOT East Meets West X 8:15pmStages The Unexpected Man 8pm

Warehouse Teedra Moses 8pmWortham HGO: Verdi- Don Carlos 6:30pm

St. Jude Evening of Hope Gala at Westin Oaks Hotel.786.853.4617 or [email protected]

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HOBBY CENTER: 713.315.2525thehobbycenter.org

HOUSE OF BLUES: hob.comJONES HALL: 713.227.3974 joneshall.orgMAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706

mainstreettheatre.comMERIDIAN: meridianhouston.com

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org � � �

Richard Serra Drawing: A Retrospective, on view thruJune 10, is the first retrospective of the artist’s drawingsand first major one-person exhibition organized underthe umbrella of the Menil Drawing Institute and StudyCenter. This exhibition, with work from major Europeanand American public and private collections, tracesSerra’s investigation of drawing as an activity bothindependent from and linked to his sculptural practice.Organized chronologically, it addresses significantshifts in concept, materials and scale, and culminateswith new large-scale works completed for this presen-tation.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHYwww.hcponline.org � �

The Power of Now and Other Tales from Home byJulie Blackmon, on view thru April 22. One of hermain sources of inspiration in addition to her own lifeare the paintings by 17th-century Dutch and Flemishgenre painters, especially the work of Jan Steen. Hisuse of lighting and humor influenced her to emulate thesame mood in many of her photos, but she utilizes dig-ital technology to take her scenes to a new level.

3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL www.rothkochapel.org � �

The Rothko Chapel, founded by John and Dominiquede Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanc-tuary available to people of every belief. A modernmeditative environment inspired by the mural canvasesof Russian-born, American painter Mark Rothko(1903-1970).

4. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFTwww.crafthouston.org � � �

Implied Utility, on viewApril 14. Looking at thework in his show, it’shard to believe ChrisHedrick hasn’t beencarving wood his wholelife — the illusion of hispieces is just so good.Using primarily handtools in the convertedgarage of his historic Houston Heights home, Hedrickdigs into exotic woods to extract amazingly accuratereproductions of everyday objects. This exhibitionfocuses on his charismatic portrayals of woodworkingtools themselves.

5. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org � �

Design Fair 2012: Learn. Shop. Connect, on viewApril 25-29, the exhibit features vintage modern

objects of the 20th century, as well examples of cutting-edge contemporary design. A wide selection of care-fully curated items will be available for purchase aspart of the Design Fair, including furniture, glass,ceramics, lighting, books, metalwork and fashion.

6. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com � �

This Museum pays tribute to African-American militaryhistory from the Revolutionary War to modern times.During the 1860s, soldiers of the 10th U.S. Calvarywere nicknamed “Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fight-ing ability and bravery.

7. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org �Returning: The Art of Samuel Bak, on view thru August12. Viewers encounter familiar imagery used in unusu-al, somewhat surrealistic ways as they are led on anastoundingly complex, beautiful and richly colorfuljourney to, through and from the Holocaust. Born onAug. 12, 1933, in Vilna, which is now Vilnius,Lithuania, Bak was recognized from an early age aspossessing extraordinary artistic talent. The artist con-tinues to deal with the artistic expression of the destruc-tion and dehumanization, which make up his child-hood memories.

8. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTONwww.cmhouston.org � � ��

Cum Yah Gullah, on viewthru September 8.Inspiring songs, candidfolktales and African her-itage preserved, Cum YahGullah (translated tomean Come here,Gullah) explores the richWest African culture car-ried to the US in the 1600s and uncovers the roots ofmillions of African-Americans today.

9. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org � � �

Cells: The Universe Inside Us, on view thru August 26.The human body is made up of millions of cells that areconstantly working. Cells: The Universe Inside Us givesvisitors a chance to see what happens inside their bodyevery day. Walk through a giant cell, perform virtualexperiments, make protein shapes with your shadowand more!

10. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCEwww.hmns.org � � ��

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, on view thruSeptember 3, showcases more than 300 artifactsretrieved from Titanic’s debris field. Delicate bottles ofperfume, china bearing the logo of the White Star Lineand many other objects collected from the wreck siteoffer poignant connections to lives abruptly ended orforever changed by one of the world’s greatest mar-itime tragedies.

11. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org � � ��

They’re baaaacck! Orkin presents DINOSAURS!beginning May 4. Theseanimatronic dinosaursmove, roar and even spitwater. Some of thespecies were once foundin Texas, with all but twofound in our region.

12. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org � �

Yasuaki Onishi: New Installation, on view April 13.The Art Gallery commissioned Japanese artist YasuakiOnishi to create a site-specific installation to coincidewith the Grand Opening of the Asia Society TexasCenter’s new Houston headquarters designed by

Yoshio Taniguchi. In his “reverse of volume” installa-tions, Onishi uses the simplest materials – translucentplastic sheeting, strings of black glue and fishing line –to create monumental forms that resemble mountainsor clouds floating in space.

13. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTONwww.mfah.org � � ��

Egyptomania, on view thru July 29, explores theEgyptian Revivals of the 18th, 19th and early 20th cen-turies through objects from across the MFAH collec-

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tions, including Georgian garden sphinxes, 19th-cen-tury “Aegyptian” furniture and Art Deco perfume bot-tles with pharaoh-head stoppers. Egyptomania opensduring the run of Tutankhamun: The Golden King andthe Great Pharaohs and also marks the 90th anniver-sary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb by Britisharchaeologist Howard Carter, which began the revivalof the 1920s.

14. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org � � �

The Deconstructive Impulse: Women ArtistsReconfigure the Signs of Power, on view thru April 15,

examines the crucial role of women artists in the devel-opment of deconstructivism in the 1970s and 1980s.The deconstructive impulse was propelled in significantmeasure by women who, through the appropriation ofmass media and commercial images, sought to revealthe mechanisms of power present in popular represen-tations of gender, sex, race and class. The exhibit fea-tures photographs, prints, paintings, videos and instal-lations by various artists.

15. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON www.junghouston.org � �

Founded in 1958, The Jung Center is a nonprofit edu-cational institution dedicated to the continuing educa-tion of the human spirit through psychology, the artsand the humanities.

16. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org � � ��

The Czech Center Museum Houston works to preserve,record and celebrate the language, scholarship andarts of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia.

17. JOHN C. FREEMAN WEATHER MUSEUM www.weathermuseum.org � � ��

Explore animal habitats in the Interactive Climate Zone,touch a tornado, learn how to make your own hurri-cane preparedness kit and be a weather reporter forWRC-TV. The museum houses nine permanent exhibitsand offers many exciting programs including weathercamps, Boy/Girl Scout badge classes, teacher work-shops, birthday parties and weather labs.

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rooklyn-based artist Marina Zurkowwill be presenting one of her manyworks titled Necrocracy, an exhibi-tion that will explore petrochemicalproduction and nature that combines

drawings and video animation as well as sculp-ture. “The title of the show, “Necrocracy,” gover-nance by the dead, alludes to the lives, deathsand resurrection of hydrocarbons, the stuff of fossil fuels that once lived as marine organismspopulating the Permian Sea 250 million yearsago,” said Zurkow. The show is composed ofseven new animated works and a labyrinth of 50ten foot high banners of things made out ofpetroleum plastics. Examples of these include IVbags, flip-flops, rubber chickens, artificial flowers,nylon umbrellas, gas masks, police riot shields,cell phones, skateboard wheels, diapers and evencondoms. Zurkow says the animations, which willinclude some video and some software driven,will look at the petroleum rich landscape of WestTexas through a series of lenses: the geologicaltime, larger ecosystem and the interdependenceof resources like water and oil. In helping to pre-pare for this exhibit, in January 2011, Zurkowwas able to participate in a two-week researchtrip supported by DiverseWorks, where Zurkowtraveled to the Permian Basin. There Zurkow wasable to meet with people who work in the oilindustry as well as cattle ranchers and geologists.

Zurkows’ first motivation to participate in this typeof art was to do a portrait of a West Texas land-scape, as well as work on a series of animatedlandscapes about human-altered ecosystems. Thefirst was in Northumberland, United Kingdom.

“These landscapes each include not only localnatural features like plants, animals, weather,but also humans and the things we havebrought and changes we have made; in thecase of England, which looks completely nat-ural, the earth had been mined and changedfor 3500 years, and a lot of mythologiessprung up around it. In the case of Wink,Texas, which is the site of the second land-scape in the series, the water-filled sinkholelooks completely natural but was caused byhuman interventions in the land. As I mademy way through the landscape and readabout the time it took for the Permian Sea todry up and migrate thousands of miles to itspresent position under West Texas, and com-press all those hydrocarbons into what even-tually became the petroleum we pull up out ofthe earth, I became progressively more inter-ested in plastic – how it’s made, how muchwe interact with it, how natural it’s become inour lives, as well as keenly aware of issueslike the relationships between resources suchas petroleum and water,” said Zurkow. To seethis piece, visitwww.omatic.com/play/friend/mesocosmWink/.

Necrocracy will be available forviewing at the DiverseWorks MainGallery from March 17 throughApril 21. In addition there will be

an opening reception on March 16 from 6-9pm.The exhibition will also feature a short film“NeoGeo” by Marina Zurkow and DanielShiffman in the flicker lounge. This event is freeand will be open to the public.

Also open to the public on March 18, at 1pm,Zurkow will give a tour of her exhibition,Necrocracy. The artist will discuss her researchtrip, ecosystems and technology she created toproduce video animations.

Since 2000, Zurkow has exhibited at theSundance Film Festival, The Rotterdam FilmFestival, The Seoul Media City Biennial, ArtsElectronica, Creative, The Kitchen, The Walker ArtCenter and The National Museum for Women inthe Arts and Eyebeam, among other venues.

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Correspondent: Natalie Epperley

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Zurkow is a 2011 Guggenheim Fellow, and has been a NYFA Fellow, a Rockefeller New Media Fellowand a Creative Capital grantee. Zurkow is also on the faculty at NYU’s Interactive Technology Program,and lives in Brooklyn, New York, according to the DiverseWorks press release. “Necrocracy” is curatedby DiverseWorks’ Artistic Director Sixto Wagan and former Co-Executive Director Diane Barber. Formore information on Marina Zurkow, visit www.o-matic.com.

“THESE LAND-SCAPES EACHINCLUDE NOT

ONLY LOCAL NATU-RAL FEATURES LIKEPLANTS, ANIMALS,

WEATHER, BUTALSO HUMANS

AND THE THINGSWE HAVE

BROUGHT ANDCHANGES WEHAVE MADE...”

Still from NeoGeo

Still from Mesocosm (Wink, TX)



MUSEUMS

1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM www.1940airterminal.org8325 Travelair Rd. 713.454.1940

ART CAR MUSEUM www.artcarmuseum.com140 Heights Blvd. 713.861.5526

BLAFFER ART MUSEUM www.blaffer.org4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521

GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.galveston.com2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403

HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org1100 Bagby 713.655.1912

HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUMwww.houstonfiremuseum.org2403 Milam 713.524.2526

MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORYwww.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652

MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997

ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org2401 Munger 713.926.6368

PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org2521 Holman 713.526.7662

STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTwww.stationmuseum.com1502 Alabama. 713.529.6900Thru May 12- FotoFest- Various artists exhibit

UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.tsu.edu/museum3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

ART HOUSES

18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099

AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY + BOUTIQUEwww.aerosolwarfare.com2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369

ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299

ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Opens April 7, Umbrian Landscapes by Sylvia Cameron

ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530Thru April 27, Tie-Breaker by Roberta Stokes

BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com4411 Montrose 713.520.9200

BERING & JAMES GALLERYwww.beringandjames.com805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101

BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954

BOOKER-LOWE GALLERYwww.bookerlowegallery.com4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541Thru April 28, Uncrated VI: New Aboriginal Paintings

CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com2219 Canal St. 713.228.3848

CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613

COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVEwww.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616

DAKOTA GALLERY www.dakotaframing.com2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440

DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com5321 Feagan 713.542.3802Opens April 13, Elixir by John Adelman

DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151Thru April 28, FotoFest exhibitions

DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com1724 Richmond 713.520.1200

DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346Thru April 22, Necrocracy by Marina Zurkow

DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669

ELDER STREET GALLERY www.elderstreetartist.com1101 Elder St. 281.250.4889

FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522 Thru April 29, FotoFest 2012 Biennial- ContemporaryRussian Photography

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842

GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547Thru May 31, How Will I Die by Kristy Peet

GALLERY SONJA ROESCHwww.gallerysonjaroesch.com2309 Caroline 713.659.5424Thru April 28, Layers by Gabriele Evertz and Julia Steiner

GITE GALLERY www.thegitegallery.com2024 East Alabama St. 713.523.3311

GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405

GREEN HOUSE GALLERYwww.greenhouseartgallery.com716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462

GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701Thru April 14, A Particular Balance by Kathy Erteman

H GALLERY www.hgallery.org617 W. 19th 713.417.4888

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com2501 S. Shepherd Dr. 713.527.0523Thru June 30, Stillness

HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info3517 Austin 713.718.6600

HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERYwww.hollywoodframegallery.com2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885Thru April 23, Mark H.W. Hiebert

HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIESwww.hooksepsteingalleries.com2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718

HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERYwww.houstonlandmarkgallery.com1200 McKinney 713.927.8800

HOUSTON STUDIOS707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951

INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com3901 Main St. 713.526.7800Thru April 7, Recent Photographs by Amy Blakemore

KINZELMAN ART CONSULTINGwww.kinzelmanart.com3909 Main St. 713.533.9923

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com703 Yale 713.626.0175Thru April 21, Pictures and Words by Geoff Winningham

LAURA RATHE FINE ART www.laurarathe.com2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700

LAURA U COLLECTION www.laurau.com1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

LAZZARA ART GALLERY www.gallerialazzara.com5400 Mitchelldale St. 713.681.0681

M2 GALLERY www.gallerymsquared.com339 W. 19th St. 713.861.6070

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EXHIBITS EMAIL US AT [email protected]

be hip.current.cool @ 002MAG.COM


FOTOFEST WEEK:Gabriella Nissen Photography-Celebrating eight womenphotographers in Houston,

thru April 29th at 2802 MorrisonStreet. Houston TX 77009


McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988Thru April 14, Neurotic by John Waters

McMURTREY GALLERYwww.mcmurtreygallery.com3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238Thru April 21, FotoFest 2012 Keith Carter and Dornith Doherty

MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671

MIDTOWN ART CENTERwww.midtownartcenter.com3414 La Branch 713.521.8803

MONTROSE ART SOCIETYwww.montroseartsociety.com4715 Main St. 713.316.0402

MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911Thru April 21, Manual by Ed Hill and Suzanne Bloom

MOTHER DOG STUDIOSwww.motherdogstudios.com720 Walnut 713.229.9760

NAU-HAUS GALLERY www.texascollaborative.com223 E. 11th St. 713.261.1409

NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664

O’KANE GALLERY www.uhd.eduOne Main St. @ UHD 713.221.8042

PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945

PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122

POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com5102 Center St. 713.868.9337

POST GALLERY www.postgallery.comBy appointment only, 713.622.4241

RECORD RANCH GALLERYwww.cactusmusictx.com2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272

REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532Thru April 28, Barry Brukoff

RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074

RUDOLPH PROJECTS I ARTSCAN GALLERYwww.rudolphprojects.com1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836

SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313

SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330

SPRING ST. STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082April 28, SOS – See what over 100 artists do behindclose doors.

STUDIO SEVEN1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555

TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.org333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213

THE ARTFUL CORNER www.theartfulcorner.com3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278

THORNWOOD GALLERYwww.thornwoodgallery.com2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278

VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERYwww.vaughanchristopher.com1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816Thru April 28, Bert Long Jr.

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977Thru April 14, Nuit by Libbie Masterson

WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966Thru April 20, WAS-H 35th International Exhibition

WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082

XNIHILO GALLERY www.xnil.org2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846

ZARPOSH INDIA GALLERYwww.zarposhindia.com5910 Southwest Fwy. 713.668.2948

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GILLIGAN'S ISLAND, PUERTO RICOJosé Cambronero

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Kody McHenryI DON'T THINK SO!

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COMMUNITY CINEMAWar is hell and this month’s“Community Cinema” (www.hous-

tonpbs.org/events/community-cinema.html) film makes that very clear. Hell and BackAgain is the story of U.S. Marine Sergeant Nathan Harris, 25, who led a unit inAfghanistan until he was wounded in battle. He returned home to his devoted wife tofight pain, addiction and the terrifying normalcy of life at home. The film screens April18, 7pm at Rice Media Center (www.ricecinema.rice.edu) and is presented byHoustonPBS (www.houstonpbs.org) and Documentary Alliance (www.documentaryal-liance.org). Sundance Cinemas Houston (www.sundancecinemas.com) brings evenmore indie and small films with “Screening Room Calendar” a program of rotatingweekly films. This month’s program includes Natural Selection (3/30-4/5); YoungGoethe in Love (4/6-4/12); Salt of Life (4/13-4/19); and This is Not a Film (4/20-4/26). And they’re wrapping up their National Theatre of London film season with SheStoops to Conquer on April 7 at 12:30pm and April 9 at 7pm. Over in the historicHeights, 14 Pews (www.14pews.org) kick’s off this month with a film focusing on theRwanda genocides, Kinyarwanda, on April 6 and 7 at 7pm; on April 20 at 7pm,they’re screening Man on a Wire – the story of Philippe Petit who danced on a wire ille-gally rigged between the Twin Towers; and Rejoice and Shout is being screened on April27 at 7pm, a film chronicling 200 years of gospel history.

MFAHThe Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.org)folks have come up with yet another clever idea – pop-upcinema in their backyard! They commissioned the NewYork-based art collaborative MTAA starting with“Brainstorming, Beer and BBQ” on 4/11 and then the con-

struction of the cinema in time for the Menil Community Arts Festival on 4/14 and an8pm screening. MFAH (www.mfah.org) is bringing back popular film fest, “Latin Wave:New Films from Latin America,” on April 26-29 as well as what sounds like a fascinat-ing film, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, two weekends only (4/13 and 4/2). It’s the story of JiroOno, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef, who is the proprietor ofSukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo sub-way station. The “45th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival”(www.worldfest.org) – takes place at the AMC Studio 30 at 2949 Dunvale; check theirwebsite for the final schedule. Landmark River Oaks Theatre(www.landmarktheatres.com) has booked Coriolanus, starring Ralph Fiennes as thecontrolling Roman general who was ousted by his citizens, and The Deep Blue Sea, astory of a woman’s aching and overwhelming desire for love. Their midnighters thismonth are Footloose (4/6-4/7); The Room (4/13); The Rocky Horror Picture Show withlive cast (4/14); House/Hausu (4/20-4/21) and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai(4/27 and 4/28).

HMNSSuper Happy Fun Land (www.superhappyfunland.com) ishosting a benefit film screening for Treat ’Em Right Rescue(www.treatemright.org) on 4/15, 5pm – not sure whatthey’re screening, but the cause is good. Houston Museumof Natural Science (www.hmns.org) has several films

onscreen – all 3D – Space Junk; Flying Monsters; Ultimate Wave; and Tornado Valley.Donny Osmond is baaack and looks younger than, well, when he was young. He’s lead-ing audiences in a sing-a-long version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Josephand the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on 4/4, 7pm; check www.fathomevents.comfor tickets and more info. The film should be fascinating on so many levels, ahem. TexasMonthly staff writer Skip Hollandsworth has teamed up with Richard Linklater on Bernie(opening wide on 4/29) – it’s the story of assistant funeral director Bernie Teide, who isaccused of murder – a convenient crime, considering his occupation. We bid farewellthis month to film critic and film lover extraordinaire Regina Scruggs, who is moving toArkansas to become the Program Director of KLRE-FM, the University’s radio station.Congrats!

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By Pixie Ibañez

born cool.grow hip.

RE THOSE BLINKING BATTERY-OPERATED TOYS THATPROMISE TO TURN YOUR KID INTO THE NEXT ALBERTEINSTEIN TRULY BETTER THAN OTHER PLAYTHINGS?

Well, I truly believe that electronic wonders can teachbasic facts, like letters and numbers. But most of themdon’t spur creativity. These gadgets usually require onlya push of a button or touching a screen. More basic, no-tech toys allow kids to use them in various ways andencourage them to literally think outside the box. Good fortheir imagination, good for problem solving, good for fun!Here are a few toys that help kids get back to basics.

Early Lingo DVD Series,foreign language program.www.earlylingo.com

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Spooner boards.www.thetoywall.com

Oregon ScientificSmartGlobe Star.

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Who would’ve ever thought that our 32nd United States President’s battle with adebilitating disease would change the lives of babies forever? Well, Franklin D.Roosevelt’s successful platform to treat and end epidemic polio in the countrythrough the launch of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (now knownas the March of Dimes®) would later shift gears in 1958 to focus on preventingbirth defects and infant mortality – changing the lives of babies forever.

GREAT HISTORICAL MOVE, FDR! March of Dimes® (MOD), through its chaptersacross the US, continues to lead the way with research breakthroughs to discoverthe genetic causes of birth defects, to promote newborn screenings, to prevent pre-mature births and infant mortality, and to educate medical professionals and themasses about best practices for healthy pregnancy. In an average week in Texas,7,723 babies are born; 1,001 babies are born pre-term (the pre-term birth rate inHouston is 13.6%, compared to 12.2%, nationally); 335 babies are born with abirth defect; and 48 babies die before their first birthday. Alarming statistics.MOD’s Houston Division remains committed to investing in research and engagingnew partners to heighten awareness, funding andsupport for their signature initiatives and prenataleducation programs that improve birth outcomes.Ohio native, twenty-plus year development/fundrais-ing veteran and the mother to a now teenageddaughter who was born healthy and full-term, EllenEfsic, executive director for March of Dimes-HoustonDivision, leads with passion, zeal and an apprecia-tion for empowering women with culturally relevant

prenatal education (Becoming a Mom/Comenzando bien® – culturallysensitive and relevant for Hispanic women; CenteringPregnancy® –health care assessment, education and support in a group setting; andHoney Child – a faith-based prenatal program targeting African-American women currently on the campuses of Greenspoint BaptistChurch and Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, to name a few) so thatthey, along with their families, play an active role in their pregnancyand care.

Per Efsic, “Experiencing a healthy pregnancy with the birth of mydaughter was one of the greatest blessings of my life and propels me toprovide solid leadership to our Division, so that we continue to generatefunding for lifesaving research and educational programs targeted athelping moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and strong, healthybabies. The Houston Division is one of the top-performing Divisions in

the country. Last year, our spring fundraiser, the Houston March for Babies, hadover 45,000 participants and raised more than $3 million, making our event thelargest and most successful MOD event in the country for two consecutive years.President of HEB Houston and our 2012 March for Babies chair Scott McClellandis confident that this year’s walk will surpass last year’s results. He’s been workingvery hard with our development committee in securing our presenting sponsor,Texas Children’s Hospital, and increasing the level of giving by newcomer andreturning partners, including a number of sponsors at the $50K level.”

REWIND, PRESS PLAY! As of January 26, 2012, three area hospitals (MemorialHermann Southwest, St. Joseph Medical Center and The Woman’s Hospital ofTexas) established a 3-year commitment with MOD to serve as sites for MOD’s sig-nature program, Healthy Babies Are Worth The Wait, a community interventionfocused on reducing Houston’s prematurity rate via early prenatal care and hospi-tal-based improvement programs to eliminate unnecessary Cesarean sections and

inductions before 39 weeks gestation. “Pre-term birthis the leading cause of newborn death and evenbabies born a few weeks early can suffer higher ratesof illness,” says Efsic.

For the latest resources and more information, visit www.marchofdimes.com/texas

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nonprofitBy Susan M. Bynam | Photography by Jeremy Keas

MARCHOF DIMES®

2012 HOUSTON MARCH FOR BABIES9am - The Woodlands/Woodlands Church at

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Arts/Yoga

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1. PAUL BARRERA• If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be? The adult versions of my kidsafter they take the world by storm.• If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy? A cup of hot teaso I could calm down and think about my options.• Where is your favorite place to hang out? Anywhere I can read.• Where do you plan to go on your next vacation? I am currently decidingbetween the Seychelles and Turkey.

2. LIBBIE MASTERSON• If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy? An old, long yellow convertible Cadillac with white seats.• Who is your favorite musician? Rachmaninov.• Where would you like a vacation home? Round Top.• What’s your signature scent? Lys Mediterranee, by Edouard Fléchier.• What’s in your closet that you just can’t let go of? A faux fur mini skirt

3. CODY POGUE• What is the worst fashion trend you loved? I wore flannels for a while, butpeople told me I looked like that guy Al, from Home Improvement.• What is one thing you can’t live without? My friends. I think I have the bestfriends in the world.• Where would you like a vacation home? A vacation home in the mountains ofWyoming, near Yellowstone National Park, would be nice.• What is the most memorable thing you’ve done in Houston? I really enjoy sitting on the hill next to Waugh Bridge and watching the bats fly out in theevening.

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ASHBY HIGH-RISEThe mere mention of the Ashby High Rise can cause a ragingdebate. The joint effort between Boulevard Oak Civic Associationand the Southampton Civic Club to preserve Houston neighbor-hoods is adamant that “this is a protest against misplaced, inappro-priate and harmful development. If communities sit back and do notprotect the quality of life and the health, safety and traffic conditionsin their areas, Houston will not continue to grow in a positive way.”In an update to this saga, Mayor Annise Parker shared, “I want tobegin by reiterating that since 2007 I have thought this to be thewrong project in the wrong place. My position has not changed. Unfortunately, the City has no legal basis for stopping it. Even suc-cess in the courtroom in the City’s litigation against developers,Maryland Manor Associates and Buckhead Investments, Inc.,would not halt the project, since the developers would still be ableto proceed with their current permit application, which mirrors

that which the City was compelled to approve in 2009. Therefore, I am accepting the advice of Citylegal counsel and recommending settlement of the lawsuit. I believe this is the best option for the City andthe neighborhood because it will ensure some control over how the projectproceeds.” Under the terms of the settlement, the City will approve and per-mit a mixed-use development that does not exceed a total of 21 stories inheight, excluding the roof, which is smaller than the previously approvedproject, 228 residential high-rise units, 10,075sf of quality restaurant useand four residential town homes. In addition, the project will incorporate apedestrian plaza as envisioned in the foundation permit plan originally filedin 2007, which enhances the appearance of the project fronting Bissonnetand vegetation covering the parking garage to enhance its appearance.

BUFFALOBAYOUBREWERYCO.IS THE CITY’S FIFTH CRAFTBREWERY. THE NEWMICROBREWERY IS MADEUP OF BREWER RYANROBERTSON AND RICEALUM RASSUL ZARINFAR.

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CHARLES CHANARATSOPONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

With strong family ties, Charles Chanaratsopon took a three-generationbusiness originating with his grandfather in Thailand into a thrivingbusiness in Charming Charlie. Chanaratsopon family-sourced anddesigned sterling silver jewelry and his mother had her own jewelryline. “We weren’t in the retail business. I realized I wanted to go intoretail when developing real estate and shopping centers exposed me toconsumers and the power of brand-building.” His parents’ entrepre-neurial spirit always resonated with him, as far back as Charles can

remember. “Real estate was always fascinating to me, and that’s how I started mycareer. Subsequently, incorporating jewelry and fashion became so much fun and I’ve loved it fromthe first day we opened up the first door.” Charming Charlie currently employs 4,000+ and boastsabout 180 stores and counting, in 33 states right now but will probably be 36 by the end of the2012, with approximately 60 stores opening this year. Today, his parents remain and will alwaysbe informal advisors, but they are not involved on a day-to-day basis.

DAOCHLOEDAOIS THE NEW NAME THEPROJECT RUNWAY DARLINGHAS BESTOWED ON HERBOUTIQUE WHICH WAS PRE-VIOUSLY KNOWN AS LOT 8.IN AN ATTEMPT TO BRANDAND MAINSTREAM HER LINEAND STORE, THE NEWLY

DESIGNED BOUTIQUE HAS RE-LAUNCHED WITH DIGS BYDARIN BROOKS, WHO COINCIDENTALLY ALSODESIGNED DAO’S HOME. THE RESULT IS A MORE USER-FRIENDLY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR HER CLIENTS, ANDTHE SPACE BETTER REFLECTS DAO’S PERSONALITY OFOPENNESS, WARMTH AND CHARM THROUGH THE USEOF WARM TOUCHES OF WOOD, CRISP CHROME EDGESAND POPS OF BRIGHT COLORS. 6127 KIRBY DR.

Photography by Kennon Everett

MOST PROUD OF: Creating jobs. Building abrand. Succeeding in an economic environ-ment where most others were retreating orslowing down. FUN: Work is fun for me, but when I’m not atthe office or on the phone, I love working out,spending time with my daughter and checkingout what other retailers are up to.NEXT TRAVEL DESTINATION?I’m on the road at least 50% of the time…allover the country for business. Internationally, Iam heading to the Galapagos Islands thissummer.

FAVORITE BAND/MUSICIAN? Hard to narrowdown…I’m obsessed with Spotify right now –allows me to discover so much new music…if Ihad to choose one, it would be Pete Yorn.FAVORITE RESTAURANT? Katsuya!FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG OUT?The Houstonian. Or a great restaurant sur-rounded by friends.FAVORITE CANDY? I’ve been eating reallyhealthy since the age of 18. I don’t indulge incandy, but I do have Texas pecan pie everyonce in a while.

Photography by Cody Bess



1999. ENRON FIELD WAS UNDER CONSTRUC-TION, THE RICE LOFTS WERE OPENING AND002MAGAZINE WAS ON THE HORIZON. I SPENTA LOT OF TIME CRAWLING THROUGH EMPTYFORGOTTEN BUILDINGS ALL AROUNDDOWNTOWN WITH DEVELOPERS SEARCHINGFOR THE NEXT LOFT CONVERSION. REAL ESTATECHRONICLER RALPH BIVINS AND I LOOKED EASTOUT THE WINDOWS OF THE OLD NABISCOBAKERY BUILDING ON CHENEVERT TOWARDSTHE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL AS HE ASKED,

“HOW FAR DO YOU SEE THE REDEVELOPMENT REACHING?” I REPLIED, “AS FARAS WE CAN SEE.” TODAY IN EADO, THERE ARE NEW HOMES, RESTAURANTS,SIDEWALKS, TREES, PUBLIC ART, HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL AND OF COURSE, THENEW DYNAMO STADIUM AND METRORAIL RAPIDLY REACHING COMPLETION.

Diane Schenke is President of The Greater East End Management District. Createdin 1999 to promote development and improve the infrastructure and amenities,their plans for improving the pedestrian and bicycle access to transit is an outgrowthof a three-year Livable Centers process. This process is focused in and driven by thecommunity, which has led the Management District to commit $2.25 million of itsown funds. The total of funds at work to create shaded streets, easy connections tothe Harrisburg bicycle/pedestrian trail, benches and pedestrian lighting is now $8million. The District believes this investment is well timed, given METRO’s investmentof over $500 million in the East End Light Rail Line along Harrisburg.

Patrick Ezzell is Director of Planning for GEED. “We have already built approxi-mately 94,000sf of new sidewalk. This year we will build over 80,000sf of sidewalk– all together rebuilding over 150 block faces. Our current plans call for plantingover 500 new trees and installing new solar-powered pedestrian lighting in theareas that need it most.”

RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILYAt the 3600 block of Denver Street, right on the new rail line through EaDo, a resi-dential project developed by David Walker of Lucy Modern Dwelling and Sam Nashof Studio 8M Architecture is ready to break ground. Two small, simple and modernsingle-family homes will be built to meet the demands of a growing demographic ofbuyers that want well-designed, low-cost, efficient, eco-friendly (green) homes.

One will be 1161sfwith 3 bedrooms and2 bathrooms, andthe other 996sf with2 bedrooms and 2bathrooms. Thedesigns focus onthree things.Affordability throughthe reduction of theinessential. Healthand environmentalresponsibilitythrough the use ofpractical and low-cost green elements.Comfort and enjoyment through modern aesthetic and attention to detail.

TOWNHOMES (planned or underway)Polk Place Court – 10 units corner of Polk and Delano from the 260s. EaDo Construction – 6 units on McKinney and Roberts as well as a 5-unit projecton St. Charles and Lamar.Polk Green – 13 units on Polk and Palmer.Lovett Homes presents Lake Flato designed townhomes from the 500s.Intown Homes – Over 100 townhomes at Capital Oaks.

RETAILHotel – According to Swamplot, a 12-story, $12 million Wyndham is to be builton Chartres.

FOOD/DRINK – Little Woodrow’s, Craft Brewing World, Lucky’s PUB, corner gro-cer Epicurean Express, Cork Soakers Wine Bar have recently opened and otherbar owners from Washington and Midtown have either bought or are looking tolease space.

SANDRA GUNN, Broker Associate with Boulevard Realty has lived, breathed andsold the urban lifestyle for over 20 years. She was ahead of the curve working with developers on the

reurbanization of Downtown, Midtown, EADO and other infill areas. www.houstonlofts.com | 713.224.2777

EADO (EAST DOWNTOWN)

FORMA REVIVOFresh off a successful collaboration with flashsale site fab.com (the Internet retailer’s first part-nership with a mid-century and Danish Modernfurniture company), Houston’s own Forma Revivois on the move into a new showroom/gallery inthe First Ward Arts District. “The sale demon-strated to me that there is a strong demand forour museum-quality furniture in the Houstonmarket,” said Dutch Small, the company’sfounder. “For the past 11 years, our clients wereprimarily in New York but Houston is begging

for this.” Small’s clients include Rachael Ray,Wes Anderson and Naeem Khan. A third-gener-ation furniture conservator whose grandfatherdid restoration work for Elvis Presley, Small’s firstdiscovery was a Saarinen chair sitting unlovedin a local church in 1993. Today, Forma Revivoboasts one of the most extensive, yet well-editedcollections of designer furniture available forsale anywhere. Forma Revivo comprises expertconservators and a world-class shipping opera-tion. www.formarevivo.com

Photography by Chris Landry

Dutch Small



HEIGHTSVINYLTHEY SAY YOU HEARTHE TRUESTNATURE/RECORDINGOF A SONG ON VINYL.MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS,MUSICIANS AND VINYLLOVERS/COLLECTORSLOSE THEMSELVES INHEIGHTS VINYL.AMONG ITS STOCK OF

VARIOUS VINYLS, HEIGHTS VINYL CARRIES 8 TRACKS,REFURBISHED VINTAGE TURNTABLES, VINTAGE HEAD-PHONES, RECORD CASES AND BOXES PLUS CARTRIDGES,NEEDLES AND BELTS FOR YOUR TURNTABLE REPAIRS, PRO-FESSIONAL RECORD CLEANING, WARP RECORD REPAIR,LISTENING STATIONS AND MORE. DID WE MENTIONTHEY ALSO HAVE LIVE MUSIC ON OCCASION? HEIGHTS VINYL- 3122 WHITE OAK DR. [email protected]

GREEN LIVING

is a way of lifea at New Living, the leading venue forall things healthy and green building related. TheHome store located in Rice Village is a new kind ofbusiness called a B-Corporation, legally chartered to

help solve social, economic and environmental problems. Together with their sister store, TheGreen Painter, they offer an extensive selection of recycled, reclaimed, organic and non-toxicproducts for the home, as well as green design and installations. New Living is also a hub forother entrepreneurs and service providers focused on green building, design and the greenmovement. There is also a bevy of local businesses housing their offices upstairs in NewLiving’s Green Co-working Space, where these local start-ups share resources, ideas and growtheir businesses together. Their expertise also enhances New Living’s ability to serve their cus-tomers and community. Currently, this unique working community includes solar installers,green designers, green builders, a green grant writer, a film production team, an architecturalphotographer, an artisan furniture maker, and a biodegradable food packaging company.

By Amanda DeMers

INTEREST RATEScurrently available to home buyers are at an all time low. The rea-soning behind this is that the Federal Government has vowed toemploy all available tools to promote the resumption of sustainableeconomic growth to the United States economy, enabling theAmerican Dream to be achieved by all of those buyers wishing toinvest in the future of themselves and their families

HOUSTON’S REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS MAIN-TAINED MOMENTUM AS THE CITY HAS REGISTEREDTHE EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF INCREASED

HOME SALES, WITH NOT A DOWNTURN IN SIGHT, AND CONSUMERCONFIDENCE LEVELS ARE AT A 10-YEAR HIGH, AS HOME PRICESRISE AND INVENTORY BECOMES LOW, ALLOWING FOR A RISE INRESALE LISTINGS, NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPANSION.

By Beth Bryant, Executive Coordinator at Urban Living

IN CASE YOU NEED A REFRESHER: Interest is a fee paid by a borrower of assets to the owneras a form of compensation for the use of the assets. It is most commonly the price paid for theuse of borrowed money, or money earned by deposited funds. The percentage of the principalthat is paid as a fee over a certain period of time (typically one month or year) is called theinterest rate. An interest rate is the rate at which interest is paid by a borrower for the use ofmoney that they borrow from a lender.Craig

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JANJOHNSONshowed an interest in photography at theage of 13, so her father built her a dark-room in their backyard. “He took downthe fence, a huge truck pulled up acrossthe field behind our house and heunloaded one of those 10’x12’ contrac-tor buildings made of metal with a woodfloor,” recalls Johnson. “He spent thenext couple of weeks making it lightsafe, running power to the building andtaking me shopping for equipment.Seriously, I believe itwas in my DNA tobecome a pho-tographer.”LetterScapescame into focusin late 2008. “Iwanted to makemy friends’Christmas gifts. Iknew I would shoot pho-tos – I just didn’t know of what.” Drivingdown the street she looked over at afence and thought she saw an “N.” A lit-tle further up the street she saw an “I.”Soshe mounted her friends names on blackmatboard and her friends encouragedher to take LetterScapes to the public.

She’s been shooting letters ever since.www.facebook.com/letterscapesVisit Jan (and LetterScapes) atwww.letterscapes.com and atwww.JanJohnsonPhotography.com.

LEELABRADABy Greg Scheinman

There’s good reason LeeLabrada’s nickname is “TheMass with Class.” For one,he holds 22 major profes-sional bodybuilding titles andwas inducted into The IFBBHall of Fame in 2004; andsecondly he comes across asone of the nicest, most hum-ble and genuine guysaround. Labrada Nutritionwas founded in Houston in1996, shortly after his retire-ment from competitive body-building and growing hebegan the company into oneof Inc. Magazine’s top 100fastest growing companies inthe US. PROFILE with GregScheinman sat down with thenow 52-year-old CEO, whoincidentally still looks to be incompetition-ready shape.

Tell me about yourbackground?My family is from Cuba andwe immigrated here when Iwas a child. I love this coun-try and all the opportunity it’sprovided. We initially settledin Chicago and then movedto Jacksonville, Florida,where I went to high school.We moved to Houston when Iwas in college. My fatherwas a civil engineer and wastransferred here for work.While I started college atNorthwestern, I transferred to

UH where I got my degree incivil engineering. Houstonhas been home to my familyand my business for a longtime.

When did you first realizethat you could be successfulat bodybuilding? I got injured playing footballin high school and went intothe weight room to getstronger and recover. I quick-ly realized that I was a muchbetter bodybuilder than afootball player. At 5’6” and180 lbs I knew I wasn’t goingto be a professional footballplayer but I found out that Icould be a very good profes-sional bodybuilder – so thefirst four years I focused onputting on as much muscle asI could onto my frame. After Iwon the Mr. TexasChampionship it became evi-dent that I had the potentialto move on to the nationallevel and beyond.

How did you learn to trainand what were some of yourtechniques?I learned mostly by trial anderror. The gym became mylaboratory and I was a veryastute observer of the differ-ences that various exerciseshad on my body.

What has been the highlightof your career?There’s really not one singlemoment but there are a fewthat stand out. When I wonthe IFBB Mr. Universe, thatwas my first major interna-tional competition. Then whenI won the Pro World Cup in1992, that was an especiallymoving competition for me asit was set in Spain, which iswhere my origins are. Myfolks were there, my wife andson Hunter, and I broughtHunter up on stage with meand the audience went nuts.

KITCHENINCUBATORis the brain child of mother/daugh-ter duo. Kitchen Inc. provideslicensed commercial kitchens forrent, business advice, culinary eventprogramming and a unique multi-chef café showcasing foods made onsite. Lucrece Borrego (daughter) wasinspired by a similar concept out ofAustin and found her calling.Borrego shares, together we aspireto combine our passion for the culi-nary arts with our backgrounds inbusiness to re-invent the concept ofthe shared-use kitchen and helpbuild the Houston culinary communi-ty. Kitchen Inc. helps local businesseslaunch and grow without the over-whelming initial investments.” www.kitchenincubator.com

Photography by Sofia van der Dys



When did youdecide to get intothe business sideof bodybuildingand nutrition?During my body-building career Iworked for someof the largest sup-plement compa-nies in the world,Weider andMetRx, and in1995 when Iretired from pro-fessional body-building I startedLabrada Nutrition.I knew that I coulddo a better jobthan most compa-nies were doingwith the design ofthe productsbecause comingfrom the trenches Iknew what body-builders and ath-letes really neededand wanted.Secondly, I knewthat I could pro-duce products thatwere true to labelso that the cus-tomer was gettingwhat they paid forand that tastedbetter and workedmore efficaciously.

How did the transition from “superstarbodybuilder” to “new CEO” go for you?This new chapter of my life really went frombeing “all about me” and training myself to being“all about my customers” and helping them getinto the best shape of their lives. I started in a1000sf office space with my wife and oneemployee; when the truck would show up withour product we’d all just run outside and unloadit ourselves. It was a very humbling start.

What was your first product and what has beenyour most successful product?Our first product was the Lean Body MealReplacement. Actually, our Lean Body productline is still our top line of products to this day.

How large is thecompany now? We have more than30 employees herein Houston andabout the sameamount spreadthroughout the coun-try as reps. We shipall over the worldand are distributedthrough places likeGNC, Vitamin Worldand Vitamin Shoppe.

What’s a typical dayfor you and how doyou operate/man-age your team? I’m in by 8:30amand meeting with mymanagers. We’re bigon planning. Ibelieve in measuringtwice and cuttingonce, so to speak.I’m on operationalissues, dealing withcustomers, moreplanning…I think myattention to detailcomes more from myengineering back-ground than even mybodybuilding, in theway that I try toapproach problems,break them downand find solutions. Ihave a goal and Irelentlessly work towards that.

What’s the future hold for Labrada Nutrition?We started with our roots in bodybuildingbecause that’s my background but we’ve expand-ed our audience over the years and now we haveparticipants from sports of all disciplines, football,tennis, soccer players, you name it. Our focusgoing forward is developing products and educa-tion that can help people reach their goals.Whether you’re a Cross-fitter, an MMA athlete orany other, there’s a product to lose weight, gainmass, recover, etc.

Greg Scheinman is creator of the PBS show, PROFILE with Greg Scheinman, and an associate

at Insgroup Inc., Houston’s fourth largest independent insurance agency.

MEMORIALPARK!IT WAS A SAD DAY TO SEE THEDEMISE OF OUR GLORIOUSTREES, THE RESULT OF LASTYEAR’S SEVERE DROUGHT.NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO TAKEPART AND PAY IT FORWARD TORESTORE OUR BELOVED PARKTO ITS AMAZING BEAUTY.SATURDAY, APRIL 7, IS THE 4TH ANNUAL 4 THEPARK4- MILE FUN RUN.YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE4 THE PARK FUN RUN HELPSTHE CONSERVANCY PRESERVE,RESTORE AND ENHANCEMEMORIAL PARK FOR FUTUREGENERATIONS OFHOUSTONIANS. SUPPORTMEMORIAL PARKCONSERVANCY AND RUN FORFUN. RUN FOR THE TREES!

Lee Labrada CEO/PresidentLabrada Nutrition



OXHEARTI HAD THE LUCK TO JOIN JEFF KAPLAN AND THENEW LIVING TEAM WHO WERE PIVOTAL IN THECREATION OF THE SPACE AT A SOFT OPENING OFOXHEART, THE GEM THAT TOOK THE PLACE OFLATIN BITES AT NANCE STREET. WHICH COINCI-DENTALLY ALSO HAPPENS TO BE 002HOUSTON’SOLD STOMPING GROUND.

Gin Braverman works upstairs at New Living andruns their Sustainable Living Design Center. “I hand-made those light fixtures,” she tells me as we peerinside Oxheart. She learned a lot about weldingwhile making them. But this is a space she’d had hereyes on for a while.

She lives in the neighborhood and when it was LatinBites she had offered her services. So when theOxheart team found the spot, her name came up andshe jumped at the chance to finally realize her visionfor the space.

Reclaimed woods from New Living make up thebeautiful handmade tables, which remind me of old,schoolhouse tables, complete with drawers, whichstore silverware and rolled-up linens. The u-shaped,bar-height community table is where we sat and itgave us a perfect view into the bustling kitchen whichis run like a beautiful symphony. Warm light is pro-vided by Edison bulbs wired into copper pipingthroughout the space and a print medley of vegetableroots dipped in pig’s blood make up a wall of origi-nal framed art. (Yes, pig blood; they went there.)

But somehow it works and it’s beautiful.

Braverman sourced most of the installers and artisansthrough the community at New Living.

Oxheart’s Justin Yu (Chef) hails most notably fromUbuntu in Napa, California, probably the nation’smost respected vegetarian restaurant; Karen Mannspent some time at French Laundry (Baker); andJustin Vann (Sommelier) is one of a few Houstoniansto pass the Court of Master Sommelier’s AdvancedSommelier Exam, plus he has wicked taste in pens.(Which we share.)

You’ll want to make a reservation. Don’t even thinkabout popping in – the space is tiny. Meaning about12 tables at a time. The menu is heavily, but notexclusively, vegetarian.

Oxheart, 1302 Nance St.Houston, TX 77002 | 832.830.8592

www.oxhearthouston.comBy Carla Valencia de Martinez | Photography by Adam Brackman

NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTERAND GM HAVE TEAMED UP TO CREATE THEROBO-GLOVE OR K-GLOVE. THIS INNOVATIVETECHNOLOGY COULD BE BENEFICIAL NOT ONLYFOR ASTRONAUTS BUT ALSO THE WORKFORCE,SPECIFICALLY FACTORY WORKERS WHO SPENDCOUNTLESS HOURS EXERTING PRESSURE WHEN OPERAT-ING TOOLS PERFORMING THE SAME TASKS DAILY. THE RISK OFSTRESS-RELATED INJURY IS REDUCED WITH THE HELP OF THE ROBO-GLOVE/K-GLOVE. THE GLOVE CHANGES THE 15 TO 20 POUNDS OFFORCE NEEDED TO GRIP/HOLD TOOLS DOWN TO 5 TO 10 POUNDSOF FORCE FOR ASTRONAUTS WHO ALREADY HAVE TO DEALWITH THE BULK OF A HEAVY SPACE SUIT IN THEIR LENGTHY MISSIONS. WWW.NASA.GOV



RECIPEHOUSEis the latest offspring of Recipe forSuccess, the nonprofit dedicated to combating childhoodobesity by changing the way children understand,appreciate and eat their food and by educating andmobilizing the community to provide healthier diets forchildren. RecipeHouse offers a hearty schedule of inti-mate, hands-on cooking classes designed to be engagingfor the beginner and advanced cook alike, featuringfresh, local ingredients, and rooted in the RFS philosophythat “healthy food is fun.” For more information, visitwww.recipe4success.org.

Metro’s Q® Fare Card has a com-puter chip that stores your cashbalance directly on your card,like a debit card. Among otherthings, the Quick card tracksusage earning five free trips forevery 50 paid trips. Metro is thegreen option to getting aroundtown! www.ridemetro.org

PRINTMATTERSIS A HOUSTON-BASED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONWHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE TRADITIONAL ANDCONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING IN HOUSTON.ROCKIN’ ROLLIN’ PRINTS 2012 IS A ONE-DAY STEAMROLLER PRINTMAKING EVENT WHERE 65 ARTISTS FROMTHROUGHOUT TEXAS WILL EACH INTERPRET THISYEAR’S THEME OF “WONDERLAND” WITH A 3’X5’HAND-CARVED WOODCUT BLOCK TO BE PRINTED ATTHE EVENT BY A 3-TON STEAMROLLER ROLLING OVER THEM.EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES, WORK-SHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ATART GALLERIES, NONPROFITORGANIZATIONS, PRINT SHOPSAND MUSEUMS WILL HAPPENTHROUGHOUT HOUSTON DUR-ING MAY, JUNE AND JULY.

For more information on Rockin’Rollin’ Prints 2012, visitwww.printmattershouston.org.



SUN COASTRESOURCES THERE ARE REASONS WHY THE TERM “STEEL MAGNOLIA”COULD REFER TO KATHY LEHNE. FOR ONE, THE PRETTYLADY WITH AN ENGAGING SMILE FROM JASPER, TEXAS,DIDN’T JUST SCALE THE PROVERBIAL GLASS CEILING, SHEBROKE IT. AND TWO, LEHNE DETERMINED EARLY ON THATSHE WOULD RATHER BE A RISK-TAKER THAN MISS THEOPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED IN THE MALE-DOMINATED OILAND GAS DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS.

“I fully recognized that 99 percent of the fuel distribution compa-nies were owned or controlled by men, but that never gave mepause or concern,” said Lehne, looking back at how and why shedecided to become an entrepreneur.

Lehne started Sun Coast Resources Incorporated in 1985 at a timewhen women in the petroleum distribution industry didn’t exist, letalone lead a company focused on the wholesale purchase and dis-tribution of diverse fuels, including gasoline, sulfur and marinediesel fuel and jet fuel.

“I first started with Jasper Oil Company when I was in high school.My job involved working as an administrative assistant in theaccounting department. Later, I moved into sales,” said Lehne,whose father was an independent timber harvesting contractor inJasper. But at 23, Lehne was laid off from her job at the petroleumdistributor’s Houston office. She felt as if she only had two choices:switch careers or strike out on her own. So with her meager sav-ings of $2,000 in hand, she resolved to start her own company.

Working in what has typically been regarded as a “man’s world”for several years inspired Lehne with necessary confidence andexperience to forge ahead. By then, Lehne had already mulled theidea of launching her own company.“It most likely got the wheelsturning in my head. I had really enjoyed working in wholesalefuels marketing. Learning the business from the bottom up reallygave me a keen sense of what it would take to manage an enter-prise like Jasper Oil. But, clearly, at the time I had no real idea ofall the complexities involved,” said Lehne, a graduate of JasperHigh School.

Lehne started with two employees and a determination to be thebest provider of fuels to clients nationwide. In fact, her company isthe nation’s largest Chevron lubrication marketer and emergencyfuel service provider. “Wholesale fuel sales are highly competi-

tive, with razor-thin margins,” she said, pointing out that shelearned the importance of delivering 100 percent customer serv-ice and satisfaction while working at Jasper Oil. “In order to setyourself apart from the competition, your service must be excep-tional and consistent all of the time,” said Lehne, whose companyprovides fuel supplies and services during emergencies and natu-ral disasters, such as hurricanes.

Lehne met and married her husband, Kyle Lehne, about 11 yearsafter starting Sun Coast Resources. “When I met Kathy, I had noidea she was a successful entrepreneur. It was really love at firstsight,” said Kyle, vice president of sales, marketing and emer-gency response. By 2010, Lehne’s company had gone from two to450 employees. In December 2011, Sun Coast Resources hadmore than doubled in size, employing more than 1,000 people inthe Greater Houston area. Moreover, after being in business near-ly 27 years, it’s the largest woman-owned company in Texas.

Today, Sun Coast Resources is a billion dollar industry, whichearned $1.2 billion in revenues last year. It is ranked the 11thlargest privately-held company in Houston. In fact, it was recog-nized as “one of the best places to work” by the Houston BusinessJournal. Determined to continue growing, Sun Coast Resourcesrecently purchased companies in Wichita Falls and Grand Prairie.But with growth come new challenges that Lehne is embracing withgrace, poise and characteristic “steel magnolia” determination.“My biggest challenge is to make sure all departments in our com-pany are pulling in the same direction,” said Lehne, who with herhusband has three children, Karly, 18, Kelsy, 15, and Kash, 9, allof them already involved in the business. “We must also have ade-quate working capital and outstanding alliances with our lendersand suppliers. To that end, I am hopeful that the next quarter cen-tury will be even better than the past one,” she said.

By Rosie Carbo | Photography by Cody Bess



US MEN’SClay CourtChampionship

Four former winners of the US Men’s Clay Court Championship headline this year’stournament April 9-15 at River Oaks Country Club. Defending champion RyanSweeting will be joined in the field by former champions Marcel Granollers (2008),Ivo Karlovic (2007) and World No. 8 Mardy Fish (2006). They are joined in thefield by James Blake, who was a two-time winner of the River Oaks International(2003, ’05). “It is a great sign for the tournament to have so many players comingback to a place where they have previously had success,” said tournament directorVan Barry. “THIS FIELD REPRESENTS A GREAT MIX OF AMERICANS AS WELL ASINTERNATIONAL STARS, SOME VERY ACCOMPLISHED CLAY COURT PLAYERS,VETERAN TALENT AND RISING STARS. WE REALLY FEEL THERE IS SOMETHINGFOR EVERY FAN WITH THIS ROSTER OF PLAYERS.”For tickets and information, visit www.mensclaycourt.com or call 713.874.6294

TECHIPLAYLANDTHE APPLE STORE IN HIGHLANDVILLAGE HAS BEEN REVEALED. THEPLACE WHERE GENIUSES “PLAY” FEA-TURES A CURVED GLASS ROOF WITHOPAQUE (HELLO, TEXAS SUN) ANDSEMI-TRANSPARENT GLASS TILES ANDWALLS WITH FLOOR-TO-CEILINGGLASS. CONCEALED FROM THE NAKEDEYE IS A SECOND STORY THAT CROSS-ES ATOP SPRINKLES AND PAPERSOURCE THAT AT TIMES MAY BEACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. AT A“MERE” 5,670SF, THIS GLASS HOUSEWILL BE A SIGHT TO SEE ON THE STRIP.

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WASTE MANAGEMENTLonestar Ecology – Pasadena area’s first newly constructed waste manage-ment facility in more than a decade, located at 12901-A Bay Park Road,treats organic wastewaters, oily wastewaters and oil water emulsions, aswell as a broad array of RCRA hazardous wastes. Waste will be trackedat the plant with a proprietary environmental management software systemdeveloped by a team of specialists with more than 20 years’ expertise inwaste treatment, disposal and transportation. Lonestar Ecology holdsCentralized Waste Treatment (CWT), Resource Conservation and RecoveryAct (RCRA) and Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Affluent permits.Together they allow Lonestar Ecology to treat and manage a wide varietyof materials. “These permits are hard to come by, and it’s rare for a site topossess all three,” CEO Larry Peyton said. www.lonestarecology.com

VASTNESSAccording to Wikipidia, Houston is the largest city in the state with a popu-lation of 2.1 million people within an area of 579 square miles. But theHouston–Sugar Land–Baytown area is the 4th largest metropolitan area in thenation with nearly 6 million people. • IAH covers 10,000 acres and han-dles 700 departures each day. • City health inspectors have well over11,000 “food retailers” that they must inspect. • The Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (Houston CMSA) consistsof eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris,Liberty, Montgomery and Waller and covers 8,778 square miles, an areaslightly smaller than Massachusetts but larger than New Jersey. • More than90 languages are spoken throughout the Houston area. • Houston is hometo the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, with a

local economic impact of $10 billion, with more than 52,000 employees encompassing 21 million squarefeet. Altogether 4.8 million patients visit each year. • Houston’s economy has a broad industrial base in theenergy, aeronautics and technology industries. Only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters. •The Port of Houston ranks 1st in the United States in international waterborne tonnage handled and 2nd in totalcargo tonnage handled and the 10th largest port in the world. • Houston has more than 500 cultural, visualand performing arts organizations, 90 of which are devoted to multicultural and minority arts, and is one of fiveU.S. cities that offer year-round resident companies in all major performing arts. • 92 countries have consularoffices in Houston, the third highest in the nation. • Houston boasts more than 40 colleges, university and institutions.

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EXXONOK, WE STRETCHED TO PUT EXXON IN “X.”THE COMPANY’S NEW ENERGY-EFFICIENTCAMPUS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WILL BELOCATED ON 385-ACRES OF WOODED BLISSIN THE WOODLANDS ON COMPANY-OWNEDLAND. LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OFI-45 AND THE HARDY TOLL ROAD, THERE WILLBE MULTIPLE LOW-RISE OFFICE BUILDINGS,LABORATORY, CONFERENCE AND TRAININGCENTERS AND EMPLOYEE AMENITIES.COMPLETION OF THE SPACE IS SLATED FOR2014, WITH FULL OCCUPANCY BY 2015. CONSTRUCTION AND ONGOING OPERA-TIONS WILL CREATE THOUSANDS OF JOBS,SUBSTANTIAL STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ANDSIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO THE TEXAS ANDHOUSTON-AREA ECONOMY.



ZODIAC HEADSOn view through June 3 is internationally renowned Chinesecontemporary artist Ai Weiwei’s first major public sculpturepresented by Houston Arts Alliance at Hermann Park nearthe southeast corner of McGovern Lake. HAA’s presentationof Ai Weiwei is one of just six domestic stops. Circle of

Animals/Zodiac Heads is made up of 12 monumentalbronze animal heads each weighing 800 pounds and repre-senting the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. They areWeiwei’s re-creation on an oversized scale of the traditionalzodiac sculptures that once adorned the fabled fountain-clockat Yuanming Yuan (Old Summer Palace) outside Beijing. Theoriginals, designed by two European Jesuits in the 18 centu-ry, spouted water every two hours. In 1860, French andBritish troops raided Yuanming Yuan, and the heads were

looted. To date only seven of the legendary 12 heads have beenrecovered; the location of the remaining five is still unknown.

YOGAONEis lready a fixture in Midtown (3030Travis) with over 60 Hot Yoga and Flowclasses per week. They take the next stepin expanding its community-based yogaheart to the Galleria area at 5750Woodway (@ Bering Street). Just minutesfrom Uptown Park, the Galleria andMemorial Park, YogaOne is bringing moreheat, flow and yoga-based inspirationoutside the Loop. What began as a “pas-sion project” for owners Roger and AlbinaRippy has grown into a career. Recentlygiving up his 14-year professional career,

Roger shared, “Our commitment to yoga took us here. We’ve dabbledin other things, but this is where our hearts and heads are at – makingyoga a lifestyle, a formula for true transformation and growth. Yogachanged my whole life, so I know firsthand that it works.” Students cantake advantage of both studios with just one membership. In addition toover 90 classes per week, YogaOne holds teacher trainings and work-shops with some of the biggest names in yoga from around the country,plus the Rippys are co-organizers of the yearly Texas Yoga Conference.


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MAY BE BEST KNOWN FOR ITS FAMOUS CANAL BUTMODERN PANAMA CITY OFFERS MUCH MORE FOR

VISITORS – FROM ECO ADVENTURES, ARCHEOLOGICAL SITESAND CARIBBEAN SEA-SIDE BEACHES TO NEW LUXURY HOTELSAND A FUNKY OLD TOWN BRIMMING WITH GOURMETRESTAURANTS. BOTH INCREDIBLY MODERN (THE DOWNTOWNSKYLINE RIVALS MIAMI) AND CULTURALLY RICH, THIS UNIQUEDESTINATION – EASILY ACCESSED BY DAILY DIRECT FLIGHTSFROM HOUSTON – WAS ALSO NAMED ONE OF THE MUST-SEEPLACES OF 2012 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, FURTHER CEMENT-ING ITS “ON THE RADAR” STATUS. WWW.VISITPANAMA.COM

What to Do�

Start at the beginning with a glimpse into the city’spast. The Museo de Historia de Panamá houses colo-nial-era documents and artifacts, while the Museo deCiencias Naturales focuses on geology and paleon-tology and the Museo de Arte Religioso features avariety of sacred items, from paintings to objectsmade of silver and bone. Considered an oasis in thecity, cultural museum Mi Pueblito brings to life the his-tory of the area’s indigenous communities with repli-cas of traditional thatched and adobe dwellings. You can also watch Kuna Indianartisans at work and pick up souvenirs like traditional Mola blouses and decorativepanels.

Then, of course, there’s the Panama Canal – still impressive after all these years. Builtin the early 1900s, the Canal helps close to 15,000 ships a year connect from theAtlantic to the Pacific Ocean, and watching the ships pass through is a must. A fewof the locks are open to visitors, but the most accessible is Miraflores, where you canvisit the modern museum and movie theater, then enjoy a tasty buffet lunch at theMiraflores Restaurant (reservations required). Grab a table outside for prime boatviews.

Another of the city’s most scenic spots, the Amador Causeway was built using stonesculled from the construction of the Panama Canal. This long boardwalk and cyclingpath connects the mainland to three small islands and is flanked by views of the cityskyline, the Bridge of the Americas and the ocean. Take your time browsing theshops, cafes and restaurants along the road — or take a cab to one end of theCauseway then stroll or bike back, stopping for lunch or a drink along the way. (Bikerentals are available on-site.)

From the Causeway, you can also hop a ferry for the 45-minute ride to the island ofTaboga, home to a fishing village, sandy beaches and historic structures like the1524 church of San Pedro. Enjoy a walk through the quaint town and stunning viewsof the water and the pelican colonies – all of which inspired the painter Paul Gauguinwhen he stopped here on the way to Tahiti.

Modern Panama City may have skyscrapers and contemporary style (including acool new Bio-Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, set to open later this year), but itsorigins are still visible in Casco Viejo, the old part of town. Also called Panama

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Vieja, this Pacific Ocean-side neighborhood waswhere the “new” colonial city of Panama was built in1673. Visit key sites like the baroque San José church,home to an altar made of gold, and the beautifulPlaza de la Independencia, then stroll the narrowstone streets lined with colorful graffiti, street vendors,ramshackle buildings and lots of glimpses into thevibrant local life. Many of the historic structures havebeen turned into bars and restaurants. We likeAmerican-owned Super Gourmet for freshly preparedsandwiches and organic chocolate; Di Vino for thestellar wine list and fun vibe (think live jazz and black-and-white movies projected on the wall); and splurge-worthy Mustasa for the buttery oversized lobsters.

Where to Stay�

Set right on the beach and next to the Punta Bruja Natural Reserve, the brand-new Westin Playa Bonita Panama (www.starwoodhotels.com) features plenty ofrelaxing distractions, including six restaurants, four bars, a spa, multiple poolsand direct white sand access. For a taste of Panama’s tropical beauty, check-in tothe Gamboa Rainforest Resort, the Westin’s sister hotel set 30 minutes from thecity on the banks of the Chagres River (www.gamboaresort.com). From here youcan take an aerial gondola ride over the jungle, enjoy a boat trip to spot thecapuchins on Monkey Island, or just relax in rooms that reflect Panama’s colonialheritage.

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A modern, boutique-style business center offering privateoffice suites with support staff. VES offers full-timeoffices, virtual offices, conference room rental, print &copy services, mail & copy center, phone and secretarialservices. Secure Premises with Recorded Surveillance,Access to Secretarial & Administrative Services, NotaryPublic, Cat 6 Wiring, High Speed Internet Access & WiFiand 24-hour Key Card Access. This unique space showcas-es local contemporary artists in the open gallery commonareas.

As many as 13 individual offices, averaging around 100square feet with the option to combine multiple offices.

Located just off of Kirby and within walking distance tomany shops and businesses. The following establish-ments are just a few of the many shops and restaurantslocated within a mile: Starbucks, Potbelly, Ruggles, WellsFargo, Gap, 24 Hour Fitness.

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MICHAEL GARFIELD is known as “The High-Tech Texan®.” His radio program airs on The 9-5-0 weekdays from 12pm-2pm andSaturdays 11am-2pm. Visit his website at www.hightechtexan.com. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @hightechtexan.

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t seems there are more cloudservices on the Web than ameteorologist could keep upwith. Simply put, cloud comput-

ing gives you the ability to storedocuments, photos, music andmovies so you can access themfrom most anywhere. SugarSync isa sweet new one that you maywant to try.

Like most other online cloud sitesSugarSync is free and lets youaccess, sync and share your filesacross all your computers anddevices. It is also an easy way tobackup important data using astrong encryption algorithm. Onceuploaded you can open or down-load these files from your laptop orsmartphone.

The free version allows up to 5GBof storage which equals roughly500 documents, 2000 photos and2000 songs. If you need more stor-age, they offer monthly and annualplans up to 500GB.

www.SugarSync.com

POWER2UAC/USB

WALL OUTLETere is another item in my “how come I didn’t thinkof this first” category. I often run out of electricityoutlets for my gadgets in certain rooms of myhome and office. Most portable devices can now

be charged via USB. The Power2U wall outlet provides elec-tricity for standard AC and USB connections replacing astandard outlet and doubling the ability to plug in electrical

devices. In essence, making it possi-ble to plug in and charge up to fourthings at once.

Although you don’t need an electri-cian to make the switch, I do recom-mend following the instructions care-fully, including turning off the power

to that outlet before installing. It took me just a few minutes toupgrade to one of these outlets and I plan to install manymore throughout my home.

www.NewerTech.com$29.95 for one (also sold in 10 and 20 packs)

LIFEPROOFIPHONE CASEeplacing a cracked screen or water-soakedsmartphone is not cheap. There are thousands ofprotective cases on the market but I continue tohear the best “this saved me” stories from people

using LifeProof cases for their iPhones.

LifeProof for the iPhone 4S is waterproof, dustproof, snow-proof and shockproof. So far I have taken my LifeProofencased phone snowing, swimming and running withoutany fear of damage. It has a double anti-reflective coated,camera-grade glass lens allowing for great photos andunrestricted camera flash operation.

HD videos can be taken everywhere – underwater, insnow, in dirt – with full shock and impact protection evenif dropped onto concrete. The design is such that it takesfull advantage of the iPhone 4S microphone and Siri voiceactivation while in the case too. And if you have ever hadan issue with touching and swiping on other iPhone cases,LifeProof’s open screen face allows unrestricted sweepinghand gesture interactions.

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jack giegerichRESTAURANT FUEL KITCHEN AND HEALTH BAR | CUISINE AMERICAN1005 WAUGH DR. 77019 | 713.677.0391 | WWW.FUELHEALTHBAR.COM

IEGERICH COMES FROM A CULINARYBACKGROUND WITH A PASSION FORCOOKING GREAT FOOD THAT JUST SOHAPPENS TO BE HEALTHY. A GRADUATE

OF THE FAMOUS LE CORDON BLEU CULINARY ACADE-MY, JACK PLANS ON COMPETING IN HIS FIRST SPRINTTRIATHLON IN 2012.

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What ingredient can you not live withoutin the kitchen and why? Sea Salt. It took a little time to figure outhow to use it correctly, but now it isessential. In my opinion sea salt is superi-or to kosher mainly because sea salt con-tains many essential nutrients that kosherdoes not. Nowadays, every little bit helps.

What utensil can you not live without? Fish spatula. Other than a Chef’s knife, tome, it is the most universal tool in thekitchen.

What’s your pet peeve? Organization. How can you effectivelyorder products for your kitchen if youdon’t know what you already have onhand?

Favorite affordable wine? Blackstone’s Rubric. It’s a very nice everyday table wine.

Favorite place for dessert?Alphorn Bakery off Dallas. Chef Peterand his team have been doing it the rightway for years!!

Is there a food you won’t eat?Ketchup!! I despise this condiment inevery way – smell, taste, color. Tomatoesshould have never been sweetened in thatmanner.

What is your comfort food?When it is time to make an unhealthychoice, I go all out! A great pizza with athick crust and a heavy dark beer alwaysdo the trick.

FAVORITE SAND-WICH Old schoolgrilled cheesewith a freshtomato soup.FAVORITE ICECREAM MIX-IN/TOPPINGSprinkles alwaysmake you smile.FAVORITE TRUCKFOOD Snow balls.FAVORITE SPOT TOEXERCISE/RUNGreen belts inKingwood.

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Do you use a recipe or wing it?Recipes always. At Fuel it is a core value to have consistency andlabel integrity with all of our food.

What do you see as the next food trend?I’m betting the house on leaner and healthier foods. I guaranteeHoustonians are tired of the stigma of fattest city in the U.S.

At home, what do you keep on hand to serve drop-in guests? Does wine count?

What would people be surprised to find in your home refrigerator?A vegetable drawer with the best of intentions gone bad.

What magazine cover, other than 002’s, would you like to be featured on?Health and Fitness. Food and fitness go hand and hand withbecoming healthier.

Favorite late night spot for a bite? Hugo’s. Chef Ortega’s Tuna Ceviche is “Out of this world” Good!!

Best brunch? My house. Potato and veggie egg white omelet and mimosas withmy wife and endless entertainment from our one-year-old boy.



OCATED IN BELLAIRE, THIS CUBAN CUISINE MAINSTAY GOT ITS START WITHTWO PEOPLE WHO FELL IN LOVE. AND IT SHOWS IN THE FOOD. YOU’LL FINDTHIS CLEAN, EXPANSIVE ESTABLISHMENT JUST OFF BISSONNET. BOASTING APICTURESQUE PATIO IN FRONT AND WIDE-OPEN STYLE SEATING INSIDE, ONE

CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST BE LIKE WHEN IT’S BUSY. NOT ONLY DO YOU GETA TASTE OF CUBAN FLAVOR BUT A GLIMPSE INTO THE CULTURE AS WELL.

During our lunch visit, the tables all around us spokeSpanish, lingered on dishes and waited for those disheswhile conversing over their famous coffee.

Their menu reads of plantain, empanada, yuca and moreappetizers, specialty sandwiches, a small array of soups andsalad and their house specialties.

We went with our waiter’s recommendations.

We started with their Mariquitas. While we waited for thosewe were served a breadbasket with the fluffiest bread andthe best butter. It’s like the butter in Mexico – salty and heav-enly with fresh bread.

A bowl overflowing with plantain chips drizzled with a gar-lic sauce is what to expect when you order the Mariquitas.And by garlic sauce they mean diced garlic chunks in oildrizzled over the plantains. I smell of garlic for days when I

eat it this way but it’s worth every bite. There’s a sweet butsavory factor with this combo. Plus it’s surprisingly light asopposed to a chip basket.

For our entrées we went with the wildly popular and tradi-tional Ropa Vieja and our waiter’s favorite, CamaronesEnchilados.

Ropa Vieja literally translates to “old clothes.” That’s not whatyou’re eating, rather it refers to the shredded meat with veg-etables that resemble rags of colorful old cloth. Its consisten-cy is that of a beef stew because it does come in a sauce. It’sserved most commonly with rice, beans and maduros. AtCafé Piquet, the rice and black beans are mixed and it’sserved with boiled yuca on the side.

The shredded beef (usually a tough but tasty cut such as flanksteak) is slow-cooked, shredded and then served in a toma-to or sofrito sauce.

CUBANO ROOTSdinewriteBy Beatrice Allen

Photography by Kim Coffman

1. cafe cubano | 2. interior | 3. ropa vieja | 4. fried plantains

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Laperitivos• EMPANADA DE CARNE $1.95• YUCA FRITA CON MOJO $3.25• CALAMARES FRITOS $8.95• TOSTONES $3.95

sandwiches• EL CUBANO- Queso, suizo, jamon, pierna $5.95• PAN CON BISTEC- Bistec a la plancha, cebolla, papitas $7.50

• SANDWICH DE POLICIA- Masitas, maduros $6.95• SANDWICH VEGETARIANO- Queso suizo, lechuga, tomates, aceite de olivia, mayonesa $4.95especialidad de la casa

• PECHUGA DE POLLO A LA PLANCHA- Arroz blanco, frijoles negros, platanos maduros $10.50

• CHULETAS EMPANIZADAS- Moros, platanos maduros $12.25

• PICADILLO- Arroz blanco, frijoles negros, platanos maduros $13.25

• VACA FRITA- Arroz blanco, frijoles negros, platanos maduros $10.95

• CAMARONES AL AJILLO- Arroz blanco, frijoles negros, platanos maduros $15.75

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Sofrito is a sauce made of garlic, onions, peppers, oregano and tomatoes fried inolive oil. It’s not meant to be eaten by itself but forms a flavor base used in manyother dishes. It’s not hard to see why this is their most popular dish. With tenderpieces of meat in a light sauce combined with beans and rice, each bite is perfec-tion. The sauce is not over-salted or over-spiced and highlights the meat nicely.

Camarones Enchilados translates to “spicy shrimp” but, fear not, it’s not that kindof spice. Not every Latin culture is about heat in the sense of spicy, hot heat. This istheir Cuban Shrimp Creole. The plate is served with a mound of white rice, a fewfried green plantains and in a separate little dish are several perfectly cooked shrimpin a red sauce with peppers. In my opinion, there is no spice in the sense of heat toit. It’s a flavorful broth that, combined with shrimp atop the rice, is a knockout. It’s alighter dish than one might expect and the flavors are simpler than the richness inthe Ropa Vieja. The fried green plantains are little fried cakes of salty plantains notthe sweet version (although they do offer those as well and they looked dynamite!).

To top off my lunch I couldn’t resist a Café Cubano. My aunt’s husband is Cubanand she never fails to make us this delicious treat when we go to her house. It’s anart. An espresso demitasse (the little espresso cup) is just the thing to shock your sys-tem after lunch. At least that’s what it does to me. They serve the espresso with sugarso it’s a sweet but strong shock that for someone who doesn’t handle coffee well, Iwould order it any time.

If you’re looking for something new, to get cultured or maybe you miss your culture,Café Piquet can fill that void – no plane ticket required.

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ROPA VIEJA LITERALLYTRANSLATES TO “OLD

CLOTHES.” THAT’S NOTWHAT YOU’RE EATING,RATHER IT REFERS TO

THE SHREDDED MEATWITH VEGETABLES THAT

RESEMBLE RAGS OF COLORFUL OLD CLOTH.

HOURSMonday - Thursday, 11am-9pmFriday - Saturday, 11am-10pm

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If you see this red truck on the road or parked servingout some treats, do yourself a favor and pull over. Theday they happened to be parked in our lot happened to

be a Friday during the Lenten seasonso their Fish on a stick sounded

perfect. This fish is Lone StarBeer battered, served on astick with handcut fries anda malt vinegar aioli fea-tures nuggets of fish on astick, not a fish filet on astick. Without an ounce of

apprehension I went for thefish stick and they didn’t disap-

point. It was tender, fresh, crispy whitefluff of fish. THIS SOUNDS CRAZY BUT IT WAS ONE OFTHE BEST PIECES OF FISH I’VE EVER HAD. If fish is notyour cup of tea, they also had grilled beef with grilledzucchini and sausage, roasted jalapeno with cheddarmash taters, grilled Asian glazed chicken with baconfried rice and tempura green beans and shitake mush-rooms, plus a dessert option of funnel cake-battered briecheese with four-berry compote. The special that daywas classic sausage on a stick! Each portion comes withonly one stick so if you are extra hungry you do have theoption of adding on an extra stick. Prices range from $3-$9 but you get a pretty hefty serving even with one stick.Adding on will cost you. Their slogan is right, “every-thing tastes better on a stick!”

POLLO CAMPERO- 4701 WASHINGTON AVE.www.houston.campero.com | 713.863.8200

Since 1971 they’ve been enticing customers with theirancient Guatemalan recipe blend of spices to produce aunique, juicy, crispy chicken. New to the WashingtonCorridor, this chicken Mecca not only offers their specialchicken but also has empanadas, pork, steak, carnitasspecialties, salads, sandwiches and more. And from thelook of the lines, no one is having a problem in findingsomething that fits their appetite. Seeing as how theyare named after their famous Pollo Campero we had totry that for sure along with their chicken tomatillo taco.THE POLLO CAMPERO FRIED IS THEIR WORLD-FAMOUS HAND-BREADED AND FRIED CHICKENWITH THEIR BLEND OF TRADITIONAL LATIN FLAVOR.In my to-go container came a breast and wing withchips and rice and beans. This combo comes with twosides and you can opt to order a leg and thigh or 2 legsand I thigh as well. Should you be on a diet, they offera Peruvian grilled chicken citrus marinated and grilledto perfection. One bite an it’s easy to see why they arefamous for their chicken. It’s crispy, juicy with a flavorfulspice blend that wasn’t overwhelming but addicting. Thechicken tomatillo taco on the other hand is a regular-sized taco, hence their taco trio combo because you caneat more than just one. Peruvian-style grilled chicken,green tomatillo, panela cheese, red onions and an avo-cado sauce are wrapped in a corntortilla. It was very light, tastyand I could have had threeof those alone! To dress upyour tacos, chips or chick-en, check out their salsaswith varying degrees ofspice. Plus, don’t miss thebeverage bar with aguasde horchatas, tamarindo yJamaica, all traditional Latindrinks.

STREET EAST-STICK ITwww.stickitfoodtruck.com

CUISINE GOURMET FOOD ON A STICK!

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ALL THE HYPE AND RUMORS ARE TRUE. IT IS AMAZING.IT CAN BE PRICEY. AND THERE IS ALMOST ALWAYS AWAIT. Regardless of reservations. It’s small to have thatmany people waiting but we’re all there for the samething, for the Uchi experience. Now that we’ve saved youof all the things that will give you a headache, let us tellyou why you need to endure this for one of the best mealsof your life. You wait because their philosophy is to serveeach dish one at a time and in the order you should enjoythem. There will never be a platter of dishes on your table.Just one plate impeccably presented for you to savor eachcomponent that makes that dish mind-blowing. The décoris a dim, organic shell of natural wood. Which is perfectfor creating Zen in a space that is constantly busy. Mostnotable (that we order every time because they have yet todisappoint) are the yokai berry, hama chili, walu waluand the hamachi nabe. The yokai berry, from the cool tast-ings on the menu, features little cubes of Atlantic salmon,Asian pear and leaves of crunchy dinosaur kale sproutingalong the plate with yuzu. Also from the cool tastings is thehama chili. Baby yellowtail is served with ponzu, thai chiliand orange supreme. Both are clean and fresh, cool platesthat act like a cleanser of sorts to ready you for the rich fla-vors that are to come. From the hot tastings, we had thewalu walu and Hamachi nabe. Oak-grilled escolar, can-died citrus, yuzpon and myoga make up the walu walu. Atender piece of escolar is served with a spoon to soup upthe wonderful sauce beneath it with each bite. Ourabsolute favorite though is the hamachi nabe. A bowl ispresented with koshi hikari rice, baby yellowtail chunkshidden throughout a farm egg on top sprinkled with boni-to flakes in a soy broth. The presentation is amazing whenthey drop in the sauce to mix all the components togetherand the flakes “dance.” You can eat it right away or let thebowl (it’s a hot bowl) sit and it makes the rice crispy. Eitherway, if you are sharing, it will be gone in a flash! The bestway to order though is to ask your server. They are allhighly knowledgeable and ready to help with any ques-tion.

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Tip #1Write down your typical day. This includes when you sleep,eat, work and have time for leisure. By doing so, you can get agood idea of how much time you will have for your workoutsand when you will need to plan your meals ahead of time. Themeals you plan ahead also give you the opportunity to make aconscious decision to eat the “right foods” and package it the“right size.”

Tip #2Remember: “One little change at a time.” Extreme weight lossalso means extreme weight gain. I have found through trialand error that the only way to successfully maintain weightand health is to take what you have and work with it. If youenjoy eating a bagel and cream cheese for breakfast, then youshould continue to do so. However, by switching from regularcream cheese towhipped or fat-freecream cheese, yousave at least 100calories in that onemeal. If your lunchtimemeal is a salad, hold offon the cheese. That’sanother 150 calorie mini-mum deduction. These littletweaks throughout your mealsreally add up at the end of the day.

Tip #3Work your way into an effective workout. Start slowly andgradually add intensity into your workouts. The first few weekscan seem excruciating and physically ineffective, but it is themost important time. Your body is getting internally adjusted.Patience is the key in the beginning for the payoff in the end.Even when you are stretched for time, spending 5 minutes in themorning/5 minutes in the evening doing crunches, push-upsand lunges can make a huge difference.

Tip #4Understand and embrace that YOUR body is the ONLY bodyyou are working with. I used to find myself constantly saying, “Iwant her legs, those abs and so-and-so’s arms.” While having amental image of something to strive for can be motivating attimes, in the long run, I would set myself up for failure. I willnever have someone else’s legs, abs or arms. I can only takewhat I have and work with it to the best of my ability. That lit-tle change of mindset has made the largest impact in my abilityto obtain results I am proud of.

FREQUENTLY, I READ ARTICLES SAYING HOW EFFORTLESS IT IS TO LOSE WEIGHT AND FEEL GREAT.“JUST DOWNSIZE YOUR PORTIONS AND FOLLOW THESE EASY-TO-DO WORKOUT TIPS.” WHILE BOTHMAY BE EFFECTIVE, I HAVE FOUND THOSE SO-CALLED “SIMPLE FIXES” NOT VERY SIMPLE AFTER ALL.THE CHALLENGE OF ALTERING A LIFESTYLE OF FOOD AND FITNESS CAN SEEM OVERWHELMINGAND DISCOURAGING AT TIMES. OFTEN, WE FIND OURSELVES TOO TIRED, TOO STRESSED AND TOOOVERWORKED TO MAKE THE OVERALL CHANGE. HOWEVER, I HAVE FOUND THAT BY MAKING TINYTWEAKS RATHER THAN TAKING EXTREME MEASURES, I CAN EFFORTLESSLY ACHIEVE AND MAINTAINTHE RESULTS I AM LOOKING FOR.

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Hundreds of Porsche aficionados raced over to Porsche West Houston to celebrate theunveiling of the new generation 911. The racing style fete was a complete success. A lineup of 911s gave attendees a detailed perspective on the car’s amazing evolution. Lightbites by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, signature cocktails by Atlantico Rum andice-cold Stella Beer provided the perfect refreshments while live ice carving by DLG IceFactory kept the secene cool. DJ Little Martin set the mood while guests made a pit stop tocheck out the pop-up stores by IW Marks Jewelers and DUO Clothing Company. Specialthanks to Evamore Water, Buzz Buddy, Treat, Taft McWhorter, Al’s Shoes, In MotionMarketing Group and 002houston magazine for their support.

EVENT PORSCHE 911 NEW GENERATION SOIREE WHY TO BENEFIT THE RALLYFOR KIDS WITH CANCER WHERE PORSCHE WEST HOUSTON WHEN FEBRUARY 22

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PORSCHE 911 NEW GENERATION SOIREEPhotography by Claire Learnedfor lastnightpics.com

LOVE’S IN FASHIONPhotography by Omar Mejiafor lastnightpics.com

INTERNATIONAL WHITE CARNAVALPhotography by Omar Mejiafor lastnightpics.com

Compiled by Pixie Ibañez



EVENT LOVE’S IN FASHION WHY TO BENEFIT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OFHOUSTON’S FAMOUS ART CAR PARADE WHERE TOOTSIES WHEN FEBRUARY 13

EVENT INTERNATIONAL WHITE CARNAVAL WHY TO UNITE HOUSTON’SINTERNATIONAL WHERE MERCER LOUNGE WHEN MARCH 3

More than 300 of Houstonʼs International crowd attended the White CarnavalSoiree- a night of Rio inspired fun. Attendees were surprised with a tradition-al carnaval themed show. The Dancers looked amazing dressed in original cos-tumes by designer Flavia Dos Santos. Guests noshed on Latin treats courtesyof Theoʼs Restaurant and sipped on refreshing Riazul Tequila signature cock-tails. Adding to the festivities was face painter Christian Navarrete and DJ Garywho blasted some international party tunes with enough punch to keep every-one dancing the night away. Rendez-Vous International, organized by KatiaCondette, consists of one soiree and one International networking cocktailevery month. Next event will be a Swedish Night held on April 5th at Avenueon Washington. For more information, visit www.the-rendez-vous.com.

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Love was in the air and on the runway this Valentineʼs Day as Tootsies celebratedits one-year anniversary at West Ave. The fashion mecca hosted Loveʼs in Fashion –a couples fashion show and cocktail party benefitting the 25th Anniversary ofHoustonʼs famous Art Car Parade, a program sponsored by The Orange Show Centerfor Visionary Art. Twenty couples from Houstonʼs business, social and philanthropiccircles previewed the latest in womenʼs fashion from Tootsies, while their otherhalves strutted their stuff in formal and custom menswear from Q Custom Clothierand casual sportswear from Rye 51 - the new up-scale menʼs boutiques in West Ave.Katsuya by S+ARCK made its Houston debut at Loveʼs in Fashion. The restaurantflew chefs, bartenders and helping hands from Los Angeles for this special event.



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*17 | inside Hotel Alden1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.aldenhotels.com

51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067www.51fifteen.com

AMERICAS •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492•2040 West Gray. 832.200.4782www.cordua.com

ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com

AVA KITCHEN+WHISKEY BAR2800 Kirby. 713.386.6460www.avaalto.com

BARNABY’S 5 Houston locationswww.barnabyscafe.com

BISTRO ALEX 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre713.827.3545www.bistroalex.com

BLACK FINN AMERICAN GRILL1910 Bagby., #100. 713.651.9550www.blackfinnamericangrille.com

BOWL 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218www.eatatbowl.com

CAFE EXPRESS12 convenient locations in Houstonwww.cafe-express.com

CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848www.canopyhouston.com

CINQ | at La Colombe d’Or3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750www.lacolombedor.com

COURSES | At the Art Institute of Houston1900 Yorktown. 713.353.3644www.artinstitutes.edu

CROSSROADS | HOB1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837 www.houseofblues.com

DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com

DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889www.dantonsseafood.com

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD•12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800www.eddiev.com

FELIX 555510 Morningside. 713.590.0610www.felix55.com

FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com

HAVEN2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101www.havenhouston.com

HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE218 Travis St. 713.225.8079www.hearsayhouston.com

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166www.neimanmarcus.com

MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S•1151 Uptown Park. 713.840.7900•1201 Fannin St. 713.658.8100 • 791 Town & Country Blvd. 713.465.3685www.mccormickandschmicks.com

NOE4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 www.noerestaurant.com

OXHEART1310 Nance St. 832.830.8592 www.oxhearthouston.com

QUATTRO 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700www.fourseasons.com

RDG | Bar Annie 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111www.rdgbarannie.com

RELISH3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960www.relishhouston.com

RUGGLES GREEN •2311 West Alabama. 713.533.0777•CityCentre 713.464.5557www.rugglesgreen.com

THE CHELSEA GRILL4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857www.chelseagrill.com

THE GROVE1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321www.thegrovehouston.com

THE LAKE HOUSE1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320www.thelakehousehouston.com

TRINITI2815 South Shepherd. 713.527.9090www.trinitirestaurants.com

VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470www.hotelicon.com

WHICH WICH 711 Louisiana St. 713.222.2999www.whichwich.com

YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre713.461.9273www.yardhouse.com

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AUNTIE CHANG’S DUMPLING HOUSE2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 www.auntiechangs.com

BLUE FISH SUSHI550 Texas. 713.225.3474www.thebluefishsushi.com

CONVEY SUSHI803 Congress. 713.518.7219www.conveysushi.com

FISH [sushi] 309 Gray St. 713.526.5294 www.fishhouston.com

HONG KONG DINER "Now Dim Sum"909 Franklin St. 713.236.1688www.hongkongdinerhouston.com

KAM’S [chinese] 4500 Montrose Blvd. #C. 713.529.5057www.kamscuisine.com

KONA GRILL [japanese+american] •501 Westheimer. 713.877.9191•16535 Southwest Freeway. 281.242.7000www.konagrill.com

KUBO’S 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 www.kubos-sushi.com

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444www.lesgivrals.com

MAI’S [vietnamese] 3403 Milam. 713.520.5300www.maishouston.com

NIT NOI [thai] 8 Houston locationswww.nitnoithai.com

NORI SUSHI BISTRO700 Town and Country Blvd. 713.467.0400www.norisushibistro.com

RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800•12860 Queensbury Ln. #234, CityCentre713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com

RED PIER [asian fusion] 2701 Milam St. 713.807.7726www.theredpier.com

STRAITS [singaporean]800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.713.365.9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com

SUSHI RAKU 3201 Louisiana. 713.526.8885www.sushi-raku.com

UCHI 904 Westheimer. 713.522.4808 www.uchirestaurants.com

UPTOWN SUSHI Uptown Park. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com

ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888www.zakehouston.com

ZUSHI5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588 www.zushihouston.com

bar-b-que

BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600www.brookstreetbbq.com

GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com

breakfast+coffee+diners+juice bars

ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400www.antidotecoffee.com

ARAYA artisan chocolate2013 W. Gray St. 832.967.7960www.arayachocolate.com

AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER•2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900•12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213www.avalondiner.com

CAFÉ BRASIL2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993www.brasilcafe.net

COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com

CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283www.cravecupcake.com

DIRK’S COFFEE4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319www.diedrich.com

EMPIRE CAFÉ 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net

FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060

FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR1005 Waugh Dr., #C. 713.528.5282www.fuelhealthbar.com

HARRY'S RESTAURANTThe Globe on Your Fork!American, Greek, & Latin Cuisine318 Tuam @ Bagby 713.528.0198www.harrysrestaurantcafe.comThis Houston institution serves breakfast andlunch daily. Open 7 Days A Week

INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com

hearsayra sushi

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THIS MONTH I REACQUAINTMYSELF WITH AN OLD FAVORITE,INDULGE IN ITALIANO, HIT A SWEETNOTE AND START MY DAY OFFWITH THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL.

NOT YOUR ORDINARY SALADSHANDY’S CAFÉ5814 Memorial Dr. 713.426.2675www.shandycafe.com

For consistency, they get top marks. I had strayed abit from Shandy’s but I’m back. Lately I can’t getenough of this shrimp and avocado salad. Not allshrimp and avocado salads are created equal – thisone is the best! With plump, fresh, steamed shrimp,chunks of avocado settled atop greens, diced tomato,bacon bits and sprinkles of freshly grated Parmesancheese in a spicy honey mustard dressing, this saladis the making of an epic experience.

SWEET DEAL SWEET801 Town & Country Blvd. 713.64.SWEET (79338)www.sweethouston.comThere is no shortage of cupcake shops in Houston,and while all have their signature “stamp” or sprinkle

or thick icing, this isthe first place I’veseen make cupcakescute. We orderedthese adorable minisfor my mother’sbirthday and were inlove with their miniHostess®-like cup-cake, white swirlacross the top andall, and this lovelylittle red velvettopped with the

cutest tiny heart. I see a recurring theme here withlast month’s heart-topped coffee. Love it!

FAMOSI PER LA PIZZAPIOLA3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it

Their gnocchi and pizza are some of our favorites.And being that they are relatively close to us, I don’tmake it in enough. If you’re in for lunch or dinner,you must try the gnocchi pompei (tomato sauce+freshbasil). Get as an appetizer to share so there’s lessguilt with indulging in BOTH pasta and pizza.Mmmm, if only they were good for me. We order

their classic Margheritaand top each slice with aserving from their Lollo(arugula+shaved granapadano+Italian dressing)salad to get some greensin our meal too. Thiscombo adds just a littlesomething to each bite.

BREAKFAST IS SERVED! CANOPY3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848

www.canopyhouston.comBreakfast is rumored to not be a priority for a chef –and I think that’s lame. It’s not only the MOST impor-tant meal of the day but it’s also my favorite. Canopyhas the basics but it also has fresh pastries; it’s every-thing I might crave in the morning in one place. Westarted with monkey bread and a cinnamon roll anda pitcher of mimosas. For breakfast, I had this perfectCanopy egg plate. Two eggs scrambled with Apple-wood smoked bacon, toast, crispy potatoes and freshfruit were the beginning of a perfect, beautiful patioweather Sunday morning.

Bea Here Now ♥By

Beatrice Allen “APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS.” I’M HOPING THIS RINGS TRUE BECAUSE MOST OF FEBRUARY WASGRAY AND THE BEGINNING OF MARCH IS NOT OFF TO A SHINING START. I’M IN NEED OF MY VITAMIN D.AND FROM THE LOOKS OF MY BRUNCH AT CANOPY (MENTIONED BELOW) EVERYONE IN HOUSTON ISLOOKING FOR THE SUN TOO. BY THE TIME THIS IS IN YOUR HANDS I HOPE YOU’VE BEEN ABLE TO CHECKOUT ALL THE NEW PLACES THAT ARE SPROUTING UP IN THE CITY. THE RAPID RATE OF THESE OPENINGS ISEXCITING. ALTHOUGH THIS ALSO MEANS THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ERROR. WHEN WE HAVE THIS MANYOPTIONS, YOU REALLY HAVE ONLY ONE MOMENT TO SHINE. I DON’T KNOW MANY PEOPLE WHO WILLGO BACK TO MEDIOCRE EXPERIENCES FOR THE SAKE OF GIVING IT ONE MORE SHOT. IN REALITY, WEDON’T NEED TO. YOU HAD FAVORITE PLACES YOU GO TO BEFORE; NOT HAVING A NEW PLACE IS REAL-LY NO HARM DONE. IT’S FINDING A NEW PLACE TO ADD TO THE MIX THAT’S EXCITING. IT GETS YOU OUTOF THE RUT. SO TO ALL THE NEW RESTAURANTS/GASTROPUBS, ETC., WELCOME! WE CAN’T WAIT TOMAKE YOU PART OF OUR FAVORITES.



ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR•5709 Woodway. 713.334.4036•4024 Bellaire Blvd. 713.665.5388www.islandgrillhouston.com

KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737www.kraftsmenbaking.com

MORE THAN CAKES325 Heights. 713.652.5135www.morethancakes.com

RUSTIKA CAFÉ3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226www.rustikacafe.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478www.salentowinecafe.com

SPRINKLES CUPCAKES4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929www.sprinkles.com

SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427www.ilovesugarbabys.com

SWEET CityCentre.713.647.9338 www.sweethouston.com

TAFT STREET COFFEE2115 Taft. 713.522.3533www.taftstreetcoffee.org

THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com

THE BUFFALO GRILLE•3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663•1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663www.thebuffalogrille.com

THE COFFEE GROUNDZ 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 www.coffeegroundz.net

TINY BOXWOOD’S •3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224•3636 Rice Blvd. 713.667.3402www.tinyboxwoods.com

cajun+creole+southern

THIS IS IT SOULFOOD2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920www.thisisithouston.com

TREEBEARDS 5 Houston locationswww.treebeards.com

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.8328www.zimmslittledeck.com

ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER1119 Pease. 713.759.2001www.zydecolouisianadiner.com

european

BISTRO LE CEP [french]11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985www.bistro-lecep.com

BRASSERIE 19 [french]1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.net

BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french]4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net

CHARIVARI [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 www.charivarirest.com

FEAST [european] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788www.feasthouston.com

LE MISTRAL [french]1400 Eldridge Parkway. 832.379.8322 www.lemistralhouston.com

OPORTO [european] 3833 Richmond. 713.621.1114www.oporto.us

PHILIPPE REST+LOUNGE [french]BLVD. Place. 713.439.1000 www.philippehouston.com

THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022www.thequeenvicpub.com

indian

ASHIANA12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555www.ashiana.cc

KIRAN’S 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 www.kiranshouston.com

NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE3005 West Loop South. 713.622.2005 www.narinsbombaybrasserie.com

PONDICHERI www.pondichericafe.com2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.522.2022

SHIVA2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com

italian

ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888www.arcodoro.com

ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011www.boadacuisine.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLECityCentre. 713.973.9610www.brioitalian.com

CANDELARI’S www.candelaris.com14545 Memorial Dr. 281.497.0612

PIATTO RISTORANTE 2 houston locationswww.piattoristorante.com

RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1004www.granducahouston.com

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715www.meatballs.comA Warehouse Full of Food, Friends, Familiesand Fun! Great Kids Menu! Large and SmallGroups Welcomed. Open 7 Days A Week.Deliveries and Catering Available.

TONY MANDOLA’S1212 Waugh. 713.528.3473www.tonymandolas.com

TRATTORIA IL MULINO945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600www.ilmulino.com

VALENTINO Hotel Derek2525 West Loop South. 713.850.9200www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

latin

AMAZON GRILL 5114 Kirby Dr. 713.522.5888www.cordua.com

ARGENTINA CAFE3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

BERRYHILL [texmex] 10 Houston locationswww.berryhillbajagrill.com

BISTRO BAR [puerto rican] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre713.973.1601www.houstonsorella-citycentre.com

BULLRITOS 5 Houston locationswww.bullritos.com

CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban]5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031Dine-In/Cateringwww.cafepiquet.net

CHAMA GAÚCHA [brazilian]5865 Westheimer. 713.244.9500www.chamagaucha.com

CYCLONE ANAYA’S [mex]4 Houston locationswww.cycloneanaya.com

DECCO CAFE 5120 Woodway Dr. 713.963.8273www.deccocafe.com

EL GRAN MALO [mex] 2307 Ella Blvd. 832.767.3405www.elgranmalo.com

EL MESON [cuban]2425 University. 713.522.9306www.elmeson.com

EL PATIO [mex]6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410www.elpatio.com

EL REY [cuban-mex] 3 Houston locationswww.elreytaqueria.com

EL TACO TOTE 6154 Westheimer. 713.706.3233www.tacotote.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex]•3130 Richmond. 713.807.1600•1308 Montrose. 713.807.8996 www.eltiempocantina.com

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 17 Houston locationsCatering 888.392.2287www.freebirds.com

GUADALAJARA HACIENDA [mex]4 Houston locationswww.guadalajarahacienda.com

IRMA’S [mex]•22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767•1314 Texas. 713.247.9651www.irmassouthwest.com

LAS VENTANAS [mex]14555 Grisby Rd. 281.752.6990 www.lasventanas.net

LATIN BITES CAFE [peru]5709 Woodway Dr. 713.229.8369www.latinbitescafe.com

LUCIO’S [new american latin]905 Taft. 713.523.9958 www.luciosbyob.com

MARIA SELMA [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 www.mariaselma.com

NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175www.ninfas.com

OCEAN’S [cevicheria] 819 W. Alabama. 713.520.7744www.oceansceviche.com

RADICAL EATS [vegetarian mexican] 3903 Fulton St. 281.222.7647 www.radicaleats.com

RIOJA [spanish] 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 www.riojarestaurant.com

SAMBA GRILLE (south american)530 Texas. 713.343.1180www.sambagrillehouston.com

TACOS A GO-GO 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 www.tacosagogo.com

THE LEMON TREE [peru]12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690www.thelemontreeonline.com

TILA’S [mex] 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654www.tilas.com

TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com

TORCHY’S TACOS2411 S.Sheperd. 713.595.8226 wwwtorchystacos.com

XUCO XICANA [mex]2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181www.elxucoxicana.com

mediterranean+greek

CAFE LILI [lebanese]5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969www.cafelili.com

MEDITERRANEAN [email protected]/shop/mediterraneantreats

NIKO NIKO’S www.nikonikos.com•2520 Montrose. 713.528.528.4976 •301 Milam @ Market Square.713.224.4976

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TO GOTHE WINTER MONTHS IN OUR FAIR CITYOF HOUSTON AREN’T EXACTLY FRIGID,BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN WE AREN’TEXCITED FOR SUNTANS, SHORTS ANDHAPPY HOUR. Spring is in the air, and so isthe need to break out of your cubicle early andtake advantage of the amazing weather outside.After a long workday, there is nothing better thana cocktail in the sun and we’ve put together a listof our favorite patios where you can relax thisspring. Whether you’re young or old, loud orsubdued, there is a patio in Houston with yourname on it.

For the just-out-of-college types, you will love thelively atmosphere and cheap drink specials at BigWoodrow’s Bar & Grill. If low-key is more yourcup of tea, try Masraff’s where the atmosphere ischill and the drinks are sophisticated. Try NikoNiko’s Greek for a wide variety of yummy appe-tizers, and Star Pizza if you are looking for some-thing a bit more substantial to quench your after-work hunger.

HERE’S OUR TOP TENLOOK AT THE BEST PLACES TO

ENJOY THESPRING WEATHER•Big Woodrow’s Bar & Grill•The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation•Niko Niko’s Greek•Star Pizza•Goode Company Barbeque•Ephesus Mediterranean Grill •Japaneiro’s Sushi Bistro & Latin Grill

•Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe•D’Amico’s Italian Market Cafe•Masraff’s

By www.urbanspoon.com

PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese]•12151 Westheimer. 281.558.0416•1001 Austin St. 832.360.2222www.phoeniciafoods.com

pizza

ALTO PIZZERIA2800 Kirby Dr. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com

BOMBAY PIZZA CO.914 Main St. 713.654.4444 www.bombaypizzaco.com

DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com

FRANK’S PIZZA 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 www.frankspizza.com

PINK’S PIZZA 4 houston locationswww.pinkspizza.com

PIOLA3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it

STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241•2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800www.starpizza.net

steak+chops

FLEMING’S•788 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.

713.827.1120•2405 W. Alabama. 713.520.5959 •1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.

281.362.0103www.flemingssteakhouse.com

MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946•1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com

MO’S 1801 Post Oak Blvd. 713.877.0720www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 5839 Westheimer Rd. 713.780.7352www.pappasbros.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 6213 Richmond Ave. 713.789.2333www.ruthschris.com

SHULA’S STEAKHOUSE Hyatt Hotel1200 Louisiana St. 713.375.4777 www.donshulas.com

SPENCER’S STEAKS + CHOPS1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com

STRIP HOUSE 1200 McKinney. 713.659.6000www.theglaziergroup.com

SUGAR LAND

BENIHANA2579 N. Town Center Blvd.281.565.8888 www.benihana.com

BLACK WALNUT CAFE16535 Southwest Fwy. 281.565.7800 www.blackwalnutcafe.com

BLU [euro-asian]2248 Texas Dr. 281.903.7324www.blusugarland.com

BOMBAY PIZZA CO.636 Hwy 6, #100. 281.242.1131 www.bombaypizzaco.com

BROOKSTREET BBQ1418 Highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com

CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams Trace Blvd.281.565.5881

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA16535 Southwest Frwy.281.265.2280www.patsygrimaldis.com

JAPANEIRO’S [sushi+latin] 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 www.japaneiro.com

NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR14019 Southwest Freeway.281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

PERRY’S GRILL2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727 www.perryssteakhouse.com

PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE16200 Kensington Dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com

RAGIN CAJUN16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704 www.ragin-cajun.com

RED OAK GRILL203 Century Square Blvd.281.491.2890 www.redoak-grill.com

THE BURNING PEAR16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com

WASABI [sushi] 14019 Southwest Freeway.281.242.3899

WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS

AMERICAS21 Waterway Avenue.281.367.1492. www.cordua.com

BENIHANA [asian]1720 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.292.0061 www.benihana.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.465.8993. www.brioitalian.com

CAFÉ EXPRESS9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.2556. www.cafe-express.com

CAFFE DI FIORE [italian]10110 Woodlands Pkwy.281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com

COAL BURGER20 Waterway Ave. 281.292.6385. www.coalburger.com

CRU - A WINE BAR9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.465.9463www.cruawinebar.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT10700 Kuykendahl Road.281.298.8422 www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

DIMASSI’S [ethnic]1640 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.363.0200www.dimassisbuffet.com

GENGHIS GRILL [asian]9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745www.genghisgrill.com

GROTTO9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.4252.www.grottohouston.com

GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE1400 Research Forest Dr.281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com

HUBBELL & HUDSON KITCHEN4526 Research Forest Dr.281.203.5650www.hubbellandhudson.com

KITA [japanese]24 Waterway Ave. 281.298.1888www.kitawoodlands.com

LA TRATTORIA TUSCANO4233 Research Forest Dr.281.419.2252 www.latrattoriatuscano.com

LUCA & LEONARDO [italian]20 Waterway Ave. 832.510.2110www.lucaleonardo.com

MASA’S SUSHI4775 W. Panther Creek Dr.281.298.5688www.sushimasahouston.com

SAKEKAWA [japanese]6777 Woodlands Parkway. 281.419.5988 www.sakekawa.com

SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200www.sitarcuisineofindia.net

SWEET BELLA ITALIAN KITCHEN202 Sawdust Road. 832.585.0066www.sweetbellaitalian.com

THE MELTING POT19075 Interstate 45. 936.271.7416www.themeltingpot.com

TOMMY BAHAMA 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.292.6878www.tommybahama.com


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AEON THEATRIX1824 Spring, #222. 1-888-669-AEON (2366)www.aeontheatrix.com

AMERICAN TITLE-HEIGHTS5225 Katy Frwy., #510.713.864.5335www.americantitleheights.com

BEDROCK CITY4602 Washington, #A.713.862.0100www.bedrockcity.com

CAMERA CO-OP801 Durham Dr. 713.522.7837www.cameracoophouston.com

INTEGRITY BANK4040 Washington. 713.335.8700www.ibanktx.com

I SOLD IT HOUSTON4720 Washington. 713.426.4266www.isoldithouston.com

IVISION920 Studemont, #800.713.862.0500www.ivisionhouston.com

JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS 4500 Washington, #100.713.741.2266www.jamescraigfurnishings.com

KATIE & CO.4500 Washington. 713.802.1345www.katie-co.com

KEEP IT CLEAN CARWASH3700 Washington. 713.426.3877www.keepitcleancarwash.com

ROCKEFELLER HALL3620 Washington. 713.869.3344www.RockefellerHall.com

SSQQ DANCE STUDIO1431 W. 20th. 713.869.0777www.ssqqdance.com

THE AMISH CRAFTSMAN5555 Washington. 713.862.3444www.amishcraftsmanfurniture.com

THE RESERVE SUPPLY CO.2205 Washington. 713.750.9582www.reservesupplycompany.com

URBAN CLEANERS9200 Studemont, #200.713.880.9910

WABASH ANTIQUE & FEED STORE5701 Washington. 713.863.8322www.wabashfeed.com

WEST END CLEANERS4918 Washington. 713.864.2365www.westendcleaners.com

food+drink

360 SPORTS LOUNGE4601 Washington. 713.677.0398www.360sportslounge.com

ABSOLVE WINE LOUNGE920 Studemont St. 281.501.1788www.absolvewinelounge.com

BEAVER’S2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328www.beavershouston.com

BEER ISLAND2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670

BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT3939 Washington. 713.861.7171www.berripop.com

BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY720 Shepherd Dr. 713.572.2565 www.block7wineco.com

BRANCH WATER TAVERN510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777www.branchwatertavern.com

BRC519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233www.brcgastropub.com

BRIXX BAR5110 Washington. 713.864.8811www.brixxhouston.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS3939 Washington. 832.356.2980www.buffalowildwings.com

CANDELARI’S 6002 Washington. 832.200.1474 www.candelaris.com

CANYON CREEK CAFÉ6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885www.onioncreekcafe.com

CATALINA COFFEE2201 Washington. 713.861.8448www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

CONVIVIO [spanish]700 S. Durham. 832.360.1750www.conviviohouston.com

COPPA5555 Washington. 713.426.4260www.copparistorante.com

DARKHORSE TAVERN2207 Washington. 713.426.2442www.dhtavern.com

EI8TH5102 Washington. 281.989.3467

EL REY TAQUERIA910 Shepherd Dr. 713.802.9145www.elreytaqueria.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA5602 Washington. 713.681.3645www.eltiempocantina.com

FIVE GUYS www.fiveguys.com3939 Washington. 713.426.5558

HUGHES HANGAR2811 Washington. 281.501.2028www.hugheshangar.com

KING FU SALOON5317 Washington. 713.864.0642www.kungfusaloon.com

LAURENZO’S www.laurenzos.net4412 Washington. 713.880.5111

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE4601 Washington. 832.582.7671www.lesgivrals.com

LIBERTY STATION2101 Washington. 713.640.5220www.libertystationbar.com

LUPE TORTILLAwww.lupetortilla.com1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040

MANOR ON WASHINGTON4819 Washington. 713.426.0123www.manoronwashington.com

MARDI GRAS GRILL 1200 Durham. 713.864.5600 www.mardigrasgrill.net

MAX’S WINE DIVE4720 Washington. 713.880.8737www.maxwinedive.com

NOX www.noxhouston.com4701 Nett. 281.701.4248

PANDORA1815 Washington. 832.296.6220

PATRENELLA’Swww.patrenellas.net813 Jackson Hill St. 713.863.8223

PIZZITOLA'S BAR B CUE1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283www.pizzitolasbbq.com

RAIA’S www.raiasItalian.com4500 Washington. 713.861.1042

REBEL’S HONKY TONK5002 Washington. 281.8851.5224www.rebelshonkytonkhouston.com

REIGN LOUNGE4105 Washington. 713.869.0404

ROOSEVELT www.rooseveltbar.com5219 Washington. 713.869.8779

SALT BAR www.saltbarhouston.com4218 Washington. 713.868.1109

SAM’S CAFÉ www.samscafehouston.com920 Studemont. 713.861.1109

SANCTUARY LOUNGE2420 Washington. 713.861.7300www.sanctuaryhouston.com

SAWYER PARK SPORTS BAR2412 Washington. 713.398.8442www.SawyerParkHouston.com

SOMA www.somasushi.com4820 Washington. 713.861.2726

STAR PIZZA II www.starpizza.net77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241

TAPS HOUSE OF BEER5120 Washington. 713.864.0650www.tapshouseofbeer.com

THE COUNTER4601 Washington. 713.966.6123www.thecounterburger.com

THE DUBLINER4219 Washington. 713.861.2300

THE LOT www.thelothouston.net4212 Washington. 713.868.5688

TQLA www.tqlahouston.com4601 Washington. 281.501.3237

W GRILL www.wgrilltogo.com4825 Washington. 713.861.9933

WASHINGTON DRINKERY4115 Washington. 713.426.3617www.washavedrinkery.com


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AUSTIN BAR, JBLACKS FEEL GOOD LOUNGE, EXPANDS TO WASHINGTON AVE. AT OLD PHIL’S BBQ SPOT.THIS UPSCALE LOUNGE WILL OFFER SIGNATURE COCKTAILS, SALADS, ARTISAN PIZZAS, A WINE LIST AND ABRUNCH MENU. • HOUSTON PRESS WILL HOST ITS 10TH ANNUAL MENU OF MENUS, A FOOD ANDWINE EXTRAVAGANZA, APRIL 17TH FROM 7-10PM AT SILVER STREET STATION RIGHT OFF WASHINGTON AVE.PRESENTED BY STELLA ARTOIS, EXPECT FOOD AND BEVERAGES TO KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!WWW.MICROAPP.HOUSTONPRESS.COM/MENU-OF-MENUS/2012/ • RIGHT BEHIND THE OLD SWAY/SOCIAL

SPACE, WASHINGTON AVE. IS GETTING A SCHLOTZSKY’S (76 YALE). WE COULD-N’T BE MORE EXCITED FOR THE FUNNY NAME, SERIOUS SANDWICH ESTABLISH-MENT TO BE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD.• LA FISHERIA (4705 INKER) IS NOW OPENAND SERVING MEXICAN SEAFOOD DELIGHTS FROM

CHEF AQUILES CHAVEZ. THE BRIGHTLY COLORED BUILDING THAT USED TOHOUSE PAGODA SPROUTED OUT OF NOWHERE BUT IS GAINING MOMENTUM


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BAYOU CITY SMILES4000 Washington, #201.713.518.1411www.BayouCitySmiles.com

BLISS DAY SPA www.blissdayspa.biz701 Shepherd Dr. #100.713.864.8787

BLUE TREE YOGA"Infrared Heated Studio"1824 Spring. 713.839.9642www.bluetreeyoga.com

CROSSFIT H-TOWN1919 Silver. 281.989.8740www.crossfithtown.com

DESIGN DENTAL GROUP4500 Washington. 713.869.0334www.Design-DentalGroup.com

DESSANGE PARIS SALON5535 Memorial Dr. 713.457.8800www.dessangetexas.com

EGMA’S SALON4620 A Washington. 713.880.8319

JOY YOGA CENTER 4500 Washington, #900.713.868.9642www.joyyogacenter.com

MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL 920 Studemont, #500.713.869.0600www.ddsforyou.com

MEMORIAL PARK VISION5535 Memorial Dr. #1.281.888.9256www.memorialparkvision.com

MERCER SALON5555 Washington. 281.888.9810www.mercersalon.com

SATORI SALON www.satorisalons.com3616 Washington. 713.869.2444

WASHINGTON AVE PILATES2203 Washington. 281.352.5791www.wapilates.com

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MEMORIAL BY WINDSOR3131 Memorial Ct. 713.864.7602www.windsorcommunities.com

ROSE TEAM REALTY4720 Washington, #B-1.713.880.8444www.intownhouston.com

SABINE STREET LOFTS150 Sabine Street. 713.221.3400www.SabineStreetLofts.com

SAWYER HEIGHTS LOFTS2424 Sawyer Heights St.713.861.3737www.sawyerheightslofts.com

TEXAS REAL ESTATE & CO.2420 Washington. 713.337.1410www.txreco.com

URBAN LIVING5023 Washington. 713.868.7226www.urbanliving.com

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ALVAGRAPHICS1102 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.1211www.alvagraphics.com

C&D HARDWARE314 E 11 St. 713.861.3551www.canddhardware.com

CENTRAL BANK1550 West 18th St. 832.485.2354

COASTAL FUMIGATORS1119 W 34th St. 713.863.7378www.coastalfumigators.com

DAVID, ETC. A SALON706 E 11th St. 713.62.9480www.davidetc.com


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DAVIS HARDWARE1028 Studewood. 713.864.4574www.davishardware.com

GEN’S ANTIQUES 540 West 19th St. 713.868.2368

HOUSTON PIANO 1600 West 13th St. 281.727.0395

HYDROSHACK 1138 West 20th St. 713.292.1921www.hydroshack.com

INEX 742 E 20th St. 713.862.1707

JOSHUA’S NATIVE PLANTS & GARDEN ANTIQUES502 W 18th St. 713.862.7444

KITCHEN & BATH WIZARD2102 W 34th St. 713.956.9595

LA CAMELLA BOUTIQUE3122 White Oak Drive Suite C713.808.9377

RJ’S BOOT COMPANY3321 Ella Blvd. 713.682.1650

SIGN A RAMA HOUSTON519 Durham Dr. 713.864.9211www.sarhouston.com

WEST END BICYCLES5427 Blossom St. 713.861.2271

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ANDY’S1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

ANTIDOTE COFFEE729 Studewood. 713.861.7400

BB’S CAFÉ2701 White Oak Dr. 713.868.800www.bbscafe.com

BERRYHILL BAJA GRILL702 E 11th St. 713.225.2252www.berryhillbajagrill.com

BIG STAR1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560www.bigstarbar.com

BOOM BOOM ROOM2518 Yale. 713.868.3740www.theboomboomroomhouston.com

CEDAR CREEK CAFE1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

CHATTER’S CAFÉ & BISTRO140 S. Heights Blvd. 713.581.8486www.chatterscafe.com

CHICAGO’S PIZZA1777 Airline Dr. 713.862.2828www.chicagospizzaheights.com

CHILOSO’S TACO HOUSE701 E 20th St. 713.868.2273

COLLINA’S ITALIAN CAFÉ502 W 19th St. 713. 869.0492www.collinas.com

CYCLONE ANAYA’S1710 Durham Dr. 713.862.3209www.cycloneanaya.com

DACAPO’S PASTRY CAFÉ1141 E 11th ST. 713.869.9141www.dacapospastrycafe.com

D’AMICO’S 2802 White Oak. 713.868.3400www.damico-café.com

DAN ELECTRO’S1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

DOWN HOUSE 1801 Yale St. 713.864.3696www.downhousehouston.com

DRAGON BOWL ASIAN BISTRO1221 W 11th St. 713.426.2750www.dragonbowlbistro.com

DRY CREEK CAFÉ544 Yale St. 713.426.2313www.drycreekcafe.com

FITZGERALD’S2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838www.fitzlivemusic.com

FOX HOLLOW4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117www.foxhollowhouston.com

GABBY’S3101 N. Shepherd. 713.864.5049

GLASS WALL 933 Studewood. 713.868.7930www.glasswalltherestaurant.com

HICKORY HOLLOW101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com

JAVA JAVA CAFÉ911 W 11th St. 713.880.5282

JAX GRILL1613 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.5529www.jaxgrillhouston.com

JENNI’S NODDLE HOUSE602 E 20th St. 713.862.3344www.noodlesrule.com

KRAFTSMEN CAFE 611 West 22nd St. 713.426.1300www.kraftsmencafe.com

KRIS BISTRO & LOUNGE7070 Allensby. 713.358.5079www.krisbistro.com

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT512 W 19th St. 713.861.9600www.menchies.com

ONION CREEK CAFFEE HOUSE3106 White Oak Dr. 713.880.0706www.onioncreekcafe.com

PIE IN THE SKY 632 W 19th St. 936.760.3301www.pieintheskypieco.com

PORCH SWING PUB69 Heights. 713.880.8700www.porchswingpub.com

REVIVAL MARKET550 Heights Blvd. 713.880.8463www.revivalmarket.com

SHADE 250 W. 19th St. 713.863.7500 www.shadeheights.com

SOMEBURGER HAMBURGERSTANDS745 E 11th St. 713.862.0019

TACOS A GO GO2912 White Oak. 713.864.8226www.tacosagogo.com

TAMPICO2115 Airline Dr. 713.862.8425

TEOTIHUACAN MEXICAN CAFÉ1511 Airline Dr. 713.426.4420www.teothihuacanmexicancafe.com

TIPPY’S SOUL FOOD4400 Yale St. 713.694.2500

VIETNAM605 W 19th St. 832.618.1668www.thevietnamrestaurant.com

ZELKO BISTRO 705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691www.zelkobistro.com

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ANYTIME FITNESS 1102 Yale St. 713.869.3222

BAYOU CITY CROSSFIT 3622 Golf Dr. 713.230.8299

COSA BELLA SALON & DAY SPA 1543 Yale. 713.869.1441

CURVES COMPLETE625 W 19th St. 713.861.9602www.curvesinformation.com

DJ’S BETTER BODY PERSONAL FITNESS 2500 E TC Jester. 713.409.6254

IMPERIUM CROSSFIT 1608 22nd St. 713.591.6966

INNOVATIVE DENTIST OF HOUSTON 427 W 20th Suite 400 713.864.1315

LA PAZ SPA & SALON 101 West 14th St. 713-864-2244

SAWYER DENTAL1919 Taylor St., Suite 3A713.864.4414

THE DENTIST 650 Heights. 281.974.4086www.650heights.com

ZUMBA FITNESS 502 E 20th St. 832.667.8003

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GREENWOOD KING1801 Heights Blvd. 713.864.0888 www.greenwoodking.com

FOR ADVERTISING: 713.223.5333 ext 7JASON BROWN [email protected]

ALEX PEREZ [email protected]

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BACK WHILE TENDING BAR AT POISON GIRL, ROBIN BERWICK AND ROBIN WHALAN KNEWTHEY WOULD EVENTUALLY BRING THEIR BRAND OF “LOUNGE” TO THE MAYBE COINED “UNDER-GROUND” OR “CRAFT” SCENE OF H-TOWN. THEY HAD THE LOYAL FANS AND THE TALENT, ANDAFTER PLENTY OF LATE NIGHT BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS AND A YEAR OF HARD WORK, THEIDEA BECAME REALITY. DOUBLE TROUBLE CAFFEINE & COCKTAILS (3622 MAIN STREET), A PSEU-DO TIKI-INSPIRED COFFEE AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE, IS A MORE THAN WELCOME ADDITION TOITS SECTION OF MAIN STREET, WHERE CATS WALK ON LEASHES, THELIGHT RAIL SCARES YOU JUST A LITTLE AND CHARACTER TRUMPS ALL.

Before we get into the trouble at hand, let’s set the stage a bit. DoubleTrouble is located in quite possibly my favorite part of Midtown. Or is thisDowntown? It doesn’t matter, you’ve been here before and you loved it.Some call it the best block in Houston. Remember that night you hit theBig Top for a birthday party or the Continental Club for a show way backwhen? Jesus Saves? Absolutely. There’s even a good chance you hoppedoff the light rail at the HCC/Ensemble stop and had lunch at Tacos A Go-Go or Natachee’s. At times I wonder why I don’t go over there more often. Now you are wonderingtoo. Plenty of excuses but here is one to rule out: As we mentioned, the light rail can be a little scary,so if you fall in that camp, well, take your fixie, or your car – there is ample parking with half the blocksituated as a pay lot with plenty of spots and bikes are always welcome.

Double Trouble is a hideaway of sorts; there isn’t even much of a sign, at least not on the front. Oneof those, here we are but here we aren’t kind of places. Actually, it’s much like the area around it, andthe Robins like it that way. They should – they put a lot of effort into designing/building the place.Double Trouble has this cool vintage beach haunt meets minimalist warehouse loft vibe. The metal andbamboo draws you in, but it’s the Polynesian-themed artifacts and vintage touches that truly round outthe interior. You’ll find leatherbound, high chairs at the bar or shorties, a couch and marble tables inthe main space. A worth-mentioning playlist emits from the handmade Steamboat speakers that look

like they’re straight out of a 70’s record lounge. While admiringtheir craftsmanship, you’’ll be wishing Shazam wasn’t so damnslow. Did you notice that brick and metal façade? It shades aperfectly designed patio. Oh, yeah, the Robins thought of every-thing. All walks of life grace Main Street at one time or another,so why not sit outside and enjoy the show! Here is a tip: When

you get thirsty for another stellar Mai Tai or acustom creation, which you will, head over tothe window in the corner of the patio. One of the“Double Troublemakers” (the handpicked bar-tenders!) will be right over to recommend a sec-ond round. Service with a smile is a virtue hereat Double Trouble.

Double Trouble is open from 7am – 2am, prettygenerous hours if you ask me. Why open at7am? Caffeine, of course. Greenway Coffee

Company beans (nod to local roots) are ready and willing toprovide any fix you might need. Day or night. Cocktails? Well,it’s in the name for good reason. What’s that, you like beer?Good news! Six taps will rotate new local favorites and othercarefully selected craft beers. Check that fridge for bottles andcans as well.

You’ve got character, right? Well, saddle up. Double TroubleCaffeine & Cocktails adds just another reason to take a trip overto that ol’ (or new!) favorite area of town … you won’t regret it.You’re welcome for the reminder.

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C&F DRIVE INN B

6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704

CHAPEL SPIRITS B

534 Texas St. 713.836.2278www.chapelspirits.com

CHAR BAR B F

305 Travis. 713.222.8177

DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium L410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474

EIGHTEEN TWENTY B

1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535www.myspace.com/1820bar

ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM

5120 Scott. 713.528.2611

FLYING SAUCER B

705 Main St. 713.228.9472www.beerknurd.com

HOUSE OF BLUES B LM

1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blueswww.hob.com/houston

JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA B LM

1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011

JET LOUNGE L LM

1515 Pease. 713.659.2000www.thejetloungehouston.com

LA CARAFE W

813 Congress. 713.229.9399

LONE STAR SALOON B

1900 Travis. 713.757.1616

LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS Bl

500 Texas St. 713.836.2276www.luciesliquors.com

LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F

1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300www.bowlluckystrike.com

MAINSTAGE B LM

2016 Main St. 713.751.3101

MOLLY’S PUB B

509 Main. 713.222.1033www.mollyspubs.com

PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR B

500 Texas St. 713.836.2277www.pbrhouston.com

PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR B

1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383www.petesduelingpianobar.com

RESERVE 101 B

1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101www.reserve101.com

SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel C1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800www.aldenhotels.com

SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ B LM

909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299www.sambucarestaurant.com

SHARK BAR B

534 Texas. 281.300.1568www.sharkbartx.com

SHAY MCELROY’S B

909 Texas Suite A. 713.223.2444www.mcelroyspub.com

STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L

909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888www.thestatebar.com

THE BREWERY TAP B

717 Franklin. 713.237.1537

THE B.U.S. BAR SB

1800 Texas. 713.222.2287

THE DIRT B

1209 Caroline. 713.658.3988www.dirtbar.com

TOC BAR C

711 Franklin. 713.224.4862www.tocbar.net

VENUE C+L

719 Main. 713.236.8150www.venuehouston.com

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BAR 12•21 @ MORTON’S L F

5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946www.mortons.com

BELVEDERE L

1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271www.belvedereinfo.com

PAPARRUCHOS B F

3055 Sage. 713.212.3178www.paparruchos.com

REMINGTON BAR B F

St. Regis Hotel1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631www.stregis.com/houston

RICHMOND ARMS B

5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722www.richmondarmsonline.com

ROXY C

5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703www.clubroxy.com

THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C4 Riverway. 713.871.8181

THE TASTING ROOM W

•1101-18 Uptown Park.713.993.9800•2409 W. Alabama. 713.526.2242www.tastingroomwines.com

WILD WEST C

6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455www.wildwesthouston.com

WINETOPIA W

6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149www.winetopiatx.com

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13 CELSIUS W

3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466www.13celsius.com

3RD BAR B F

2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

BAR MUNICH B sb f

2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008www.barmunich.com

BRAZOS RIVER BOTTOM B F

2400 Brazos. 713.528.9192www.brbtx.com

CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE B F

2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com

COACHES SB

2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970www.coachespubmidtown.com

COMMUNITY BAR B

2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576

CONTINENTAL CLUB B

3700 Main. 713.529.9899www.continentalclub.com

DOGHOUSE TAVERN B

2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE L C

114 Gray. 713.526.3423www.doublecrosshouston.com

DOUBLE TROUBLE B L

3622 Main St. 713.874.0096

EPIC LOUNGE L C

3030 Travis. 713.522.2531

ESCOBAR L C

2905 Travis. 832.443.5781www.escobarhouston.com

FRONT PORCH PUB B

217 Gray. 713.571.9571www.frontporchpub.com

GLITTER KARAOKE B

2621 Milam. 713.526.4900www.glitterkaraoke.com

GROVE PARK LOUNGE L

33 Waugh. 832.582.0611www.groveparklounge.com

HOWL AT THE MOON L

612 Hadley. 713.658.9700www.howlatthemoon.com

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE SB

12848 Queensbury Ln. #208713.461.2002www.houstontexansgrille.com

JUNCTION SB

160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768

KHON’S WINE W

2808 Milam St. 713.523.7775www.khonsbar.com

KOMODO’S B

2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501

LITTLE WOODROW’S SB F

2306 Brazos. 713.522.1041www.littlewoodrows.comNOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B

2913 Main St. 713.526.2220www.art-bar.net

PUB FICTION SB F

2303 Smith. 713.400.8400www.pubfiction.com

RED DOOR C L

2416 Brazos. 713.256.9383www.reddoormidtown.com

REPUBLIKA L

2905 Travis. 713.498.9662

RICH’S C

2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606www.richsnightlife.com

SAINT DANE’S BAR + GRILL B F

502 Elgin. 713.807.7040www.saintdanes.com

SHOT BAR B

2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000www.shotbarhouston.com

STATUS C

2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400www.statushouston.com

THE MAPLE LEAF B

514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 www.themapleleafpub.com

THE MINK/THE BACKROOM B

3718 Main. 713.522.9985www.minkonmain.com

UNION BAR B+L

2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916www.myspace.com/unionlounge

WONDER BAR B L

2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083www.wonderbarhouston.com

montrose+ shepherd

611 B

611 Hyde Park. 713.526.7070

ABSINTHE L F

609 Richmond. 713.528.7575www.absinthelounge.com

AGORA B F

1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212www.agorahouston.com

ANVIL+REFUGE B F

1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622www.anvilhouston.com

AVANT GARDEN B+L LM

411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429www.avantgardenhouston.com

BLUR BAR B

710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447www.blurbar.com

BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR W F

307 Fairview. 713.269.0859www.barboheme.com

BOONDOCKS B C LM

1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500www.myspace.com/boondocksbar

BYZANTIO B F

403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896www.byzantiohouston.com

CATBIRDS B

1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000www.catbirds.com

CECIL’S B

600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM

4100 Montrose. 832.592.7464www.cezannejazz.com

ETRO LOUNGE B

1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876www.etrolounge.com

GRAPPINO DI NINO M

2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002

GRIFF’S SB

3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912www.griffshouston.net

GUAVA LAMP L

570 Waugh. 713.524.3359www.guavalamphouston.com

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TELL ME ABOUT THE NEW RECORD.Well, basically, the record is calledYesterday’s Eternal Tomorrow Today;Y.E.T.T. for short. You know it’s agood little type slogan, and the wholegist of it is… it’s looking at my lifespecifically, but you know, I alwaysput things in the perspective of every-body. When you look at your lifethrough that rewind, you always lookat it through what already happened,you know?

YEAH.The experiences of yesterday, andthese experiences get burnt into yourmind eternally. And then we have thishope that tomorrow, everything’ll bealright and all the shit we done yes-terday will be cool. Well, we controlthat today, so… it just started off as athought. About my yesterdays, andhow I didn’t wanna go and somehowtomorrow, you know not bein’ a hun-dred percent, all the way, one thou-sand percent happy.

THERE SEEMS TO BE ALTERNATINGCURRENTS, OF A SORT OF REGRETAND HOPE ON THE RECORD.Yeah, well—nah, I wouldn’t say somuch “regret” as just… reflection,because in order for me to get to agood tomorrow, then I just have tostop beatin’ myself up and stop goin’through the bad experience and startto see these as being all good.Because it was a learning deal. It wasall just things that you know for sureabout now. Can’t nobody school youabout certain things versus listeningto yourself. I did look at the things as

bad, you know, before that, but com-ing into working on this project, Istarted lookin’ into it was all goodbecause it helped me to know thethings that I wouldn’t do again. Thethings that, you know, I’m doing rightnow to make sure that everythingtomorrow is gonna be… great.

RIGHT.It’s like a rhombus. I would say it’s nota circle. We was talkin’ the othernight about how we go in 360 circlesand end up in the same place youwas when you first started out. So it’skinda like you’re just going from onedestination to another, from dissatis-faction to satisfaction.

WHAT DID YOU DO DIFFERENTMUSICALLY THIS TIME?Well, this time, you know, I did a lotof production on the album. And inthe past, you know, I kind of sprin-kled the production around. This timeI kinda dominated the album withtracks that I produced, and I made ita more musical project. It was allreally about the music first, beforeany of the ideas came or concepts oranything, it was all about listening tothe music and growing with thesetracks is what moved me, and moveother people. So I think musically, thisalbum is more rich than the priorprojects might have been. You know,they was kinda more lyrically-basedand ideal and conceptual in nature.But this album, like I said, it’s puremusic. If you just strip the words off,you’d still be able to listen to this andit would tell the same story I feel.

MELODICALLY, DID YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANTED TO DO IN ADVANCE ORDID YOU JUST KIND OF FIGURE THIS ONE OUT AS YOU WENT ALONG?Well, I kinda did have an idea in mind because I’d always wanted to do a projectwhere I took like soul music and just, you know, created the same type emotionsthat I feel like Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield might have created when they wentin and recorded the music that they did. I know it was music-based, and all thatmusic made me feel a certain kind of way, so I did have that idea in mind, to tryand create that type of landscape for people, and you know, just came together,and I discovered—well, I ain’t gonna say “discovered,” but I was able to prove tomyself beyond the shadow of a doubt that my will is real and that everybody’s willis real, because it’s really just seeing it in your mind and wanting it, and then it allcomes together. You don’t know how. And that’s what happened with the project. Ireally didn’t know how. I just wanted it.

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J.R.’s B808 Pacific. 713.521.2519

LOLA’S DEPOT B2327 Grant. 713.528.8342

MCELROY’S PUB B

3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444www.mcelroyspub.com

METEOR B

2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123www.meteorhouston.com

MONTROSE MINING CO. B

805 Pacific. 713.529.7488

NUMBERS C

300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551www.numbersnightclub.com

ORANGE SPORTS BAR SB

1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920

PJ’S SPORTS BAR B

614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748www.pjssportsbar.com

POISON GIRL L

1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar

RED LION PUB B

2316 S. Shepherd. 713.782.3030www.redlionhouston.com

ROEDER’S PUB B

3116 S. Shepherd. 713.524.4994www.roederspub.com

RUDYARD’S B F

2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521

SHERLOCK’S B F

1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881

SIDEBAR @ GRAVITAS B F

807 Taft. 713.522.0995

SONOMA WINE BAR W

2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463www.sonomahouston.com

SOUTH BEACH C

810 Pacific. 713.529.7623www.southbeachthenightclub.com

THE FLAT B

1702 Commonwealth.713.521.3528www.barflathouston.com

THE HARP B

1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827www.theharphouston.com

THE NEXT DOOR B L

2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712

THE STAG’S HEAD B

2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199www.stagsheadpub.com

VELVET MELVIN PUB B

3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798

VINTAGE L

2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200www.vintageloungehouston.com

ZIMM’S B L

4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002www.zimmsbar.com

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK B L

601 Richmond. 713.527.8328

museum district

MONARCH LOUNGE Hotel ZaZa L5701 Main. 713.526.1991www.monarchrestauranthouston.com

outer loop

300 HOUSTON BOWLING B

925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207www.300houston.com

DENIM BAR B F

16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925www.theburningpear.com

FIREHOUSE SALOON C LM

5930 Southwest Frwy.713.977.1962www.firehousesaloon.com

THE DERRICK TAVERN B LM

1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922www.thederricktavern.com

THE TASTING ROOM W

CityCentre. 281.822.1500www.tastingroomwines.com

VINE WINE ROOM W

12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463www.vinewineroom.com

YARD HOUSE B F

800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre. 713.461.9273www.yardhouse.com

rice village

ARMADILLO PALACE B F

5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700www.thearmadillopalace.com

BAKER STREET PUB B LM

5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900www.bakerstreetpub.com

BRIAN O’NEILL’S B

5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603www.brianoneills.com

BRONX BAR B

5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

HUDSON LOUNGE L

2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020www.hudsonlounge.com

KAY’S LOUNGE L

2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858

LITTLE WOODROW’S B

5611 Morningside. 713.521.2337www.littlewoodrows.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE W F

2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478www.salentowinecafe.com

SIMONE ON SUNSET W

2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033www.simoneonsunset.com

THE GINGER MAN B

5607 Morningside. 713.526.2770www.gingermanpub.com

THE LOUNGE AT BENJY’S B F

2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602www.benjys.com

criver oaks+ kirby

BAR MALATESTA B

1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000

BIG WOODROW’S B F

3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653www.bigwoodrows.com

BLANCO’S B

3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072

BLVD LOUNGE B F

1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111

CAPONE’S B LM

4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010www.caponeshouston.com

CHAMMP’S SB F

1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333www.champps.com

COVA W

•5600 Kirby. 713.838.0700•5555 Washington. 713.868.3366www.covawines.com

CRU W

2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463www.cruawinebar.com

DOWNING STREET B L

2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291www.downingstreetpub.com

KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB B

2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486www.irishpubkenneallys.com

LOBBY LOUNGE B L

InterContinental Hotel2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.1132

LIZZARD’S PUB B C

2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

LUMEN LOUNGE L

5000 Kirby. 281.807.7567

MERCER LOUNGE C3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132www.mercerhouston.com

MEZZANINE LOUNGE SB F

2200 Southwest Frwy.713.528.6399www.mezzaninelounge.com

MUGSY’S B2239 Richmond Ave. 713.522.7118www.mugsyshouston.com

RON’S PUB B

1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820www.ronspub.com

SAM’S BOAT B5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628

SIGNATURE LOUNGE L

5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087www.signatureloungehouston.com

SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE B

5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768www.spotlightkaraoke.com

STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600www.stereolivehouston.com

THE BAR BInterContinental Hotel2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200

THE BIG EASY B LM

5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999www.thebigeasyblues.com

THE RAILYARD B

4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000www.railyardhouston.com

THE RED ROOM L

2736 Virginia St. 713.520.5666www.redroomhouston.com

UNDER THE VOLCANO C

2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282

W XYZ BAR B

5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

warehouse district

EIGHTEEN TWENTY L

1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535

LUCKY’S PUB SB F

801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010www.luckyspub.com

THE GREEN ROOM C LM

813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483

WAREHOUSE LIVE LM

813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483www.warehouselive.com

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Women of Wardrobe hosted a crowd of Dress for Success Houston supporters atJackson’s Watering Hole. The young and hip crowd spent the gorgeous afternoonlearning more about W.O.W. and raising over $14,000 for DFSH! The guestsenjoyed delish delights from Jason’s Deli, A Fare Extraordinaire and CommunityBar all while perusing the unreal raffle packages that were at stake. From a food-ie lover’s dream, filled with gift cards from Uchi and Triniti, to the not yet openedUnderbelly and Katsuya, or the Girls Night Out featuring two Mary Nichols clutch-es, 2 blowouts at Do Bar and dinner for two at benjy’s, to name a few.

EVENT 7TH ANNUAL FEBRUARY FLINGWHY TO BENEFIT DRESS FOR SUCCESS HOUSTONWHERE JACKSON’S WATERING HOLEWHEN FEBRUARY 11

Carrie Carson, Cid Espejel

Rick Regan,Ryan Connell, Nick Martien Allison and Brian Basley

Louis-Philipe Fortin, Jason Doxey Erin Christie, Ryan Hertlein, Sara Loyd

Randall House, Sara Mullenax, Valerie and Will Dittner

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Courtney and Jason Moniger Marian Hilpert

Jamie Foster, Megan Masterson

Anne Laue, Jennifer Molina

The Junior League of Houston hosted their 64th annual Charity Ball, Starry NightBall, over three evenings with over 850 guests in attendance and raising $930,000for various community projects. Junior League entertainment chair Casey Schradepresented a rousing variety show directed by Bill Bartlett and choreographed byMistie Porter, which brought the glamorous crowd to their feet. Both Friday andSaturday evenings featured one-of-a-kind luxe items on the popular “Big Board”:a vacation package provided by Exclusive Resorts Luxury Destination, a jewelryitem donated by Nacol & Co. and a year of women’s shoes donated by LUCHO.

EVENT STARRY NIGHT BALLWHY TO BENEFIT THE LEAGUE’S COMMUNITY PROGRAMWHERE THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTONWHEN FEBRUARY 16


ACROSS1. Director of “It’s aWonderful Life”6. Last word in a threat10. Cable sports channel14. Loud, like a crowd15. U.S. weather forecast-ing org.16. Butter substitute17. Enterprise for CuriousGeorge?20. Locomotive21. First U.S. capital22. 601, in old Rome23. First name of the firstwoman on the SupremeCourt26. Group of gods led byOdin28. They’re sometimesdrawn to flames31. Let’s hope this vaca-tion spot is not your lastone33. To do this is human34. Price indicator35. Evita Peron’s maidenname39. Huge home for EdSullivan?43. Machine from Xerox44. Politicians may sling it45. Switch on a radio:Abbr.46. They may be precious48. Dance moves50. Third rock from the sun53. Main course55. 2nd amendment lobbying org.

56. Perform58. How some dares areperformed62. Like an old Fotomatshop?66. Like most garage saleitems67. Evil organization in“Get Smart”68. Suitable for a sovereign69. Place for a lily or aduck70. Hurricanes’ centers71. Whatsoever

DOWN1. Put in an appearance2. Elvis Presley’s middlename3. Atari classic videogame that turns 40 thisyear4. Like a sly smile5. Sporting venues, suchas Reliant Stadium andToyota Center6. USNA graduate7. High tennis shot8. Finnish baths9. Effortless10. Geological time span11. What dog teams pullin Alaska’s Iditarod race12. Actor Joe of “Casino”and “My Cousin Vinny”13. Diplomatic denial18. Japanese currency19. He flew too close tothe sun

24. Olive __: old uniformcolor25. Program for self-improvement27. Coup d’___28. Chicago commodityexchange, for short29. Nabisco cookie thatturns 100 this year30. Snare32. Took too much of adrug, briefly34. Newbie or tenderfoot36. All-night party37. Sporty sunroof38. Sinuous swimmers inthe Sargasso Sea40. Santa checks it notonce, but twice41. Film featuring 12down: “___ Weapon”42. Blast of wind47. Earnings after deduc-tions

48. Nissan compact carmodel that turns 30 thisyear49. Dishware inWonderland50. Turn out to be51. “You____Beautiful”– song made famous byJoe Cocker52. Baltimore footballplayer named for Poe’snotable bird54. Howard of “AmericanGraffiti” and “HappyDays”57. Pepsi rival59. The scarlet letter, orAdobe’s corporate logo60. And others, for short61. Problem for a pokerface63. Leno announcer Hall64. “The Simpsons” bartender65. Superman’s insignia

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