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Our online readers had some opinions on our Best of Houston® edition:
Best Picnic Spot, Bell Park
Bell no: Whoever decided that Bell Park is the best picnic spot is sadly mistaken. I live in the neighborhood. It was true maybe four years ago, but in the past two years it has become potentially very dangerous as it is a daily hangout for vagrants and others who appear to have serious mental or drug problems. They can be seen anywhere from 6:30 a.m. to past 9:30 p.m. During the past year, the number of these people has increased dramatically, and now they can be found there sleeping on benches, cleaning their clothes in the ponds, bathing themselves in the pond and the water fountains on the edge of the park, drinking alcohol and who knows what else, as there are no public bathrooms on site.
There have been numerous complaints to the parks department by neighbors, but their only apparent action has been to post signs with park rules, which have nothing to do with the vagrancy problem. It is such a shame that this park is not the jewel it used to be.
Larry Butler from HOUSTON
Best Pho, Thien An
It's the best: I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks this is the best pho, in Midtown anyway. But now I'm afraid it's really, really going to be packed during lunchtime.
Comment by neverfull from houston
Best Local Actress, Mikelle Johnson
No whining: The only comment I have to make about this is that I've seen much better. Big Death/Little Death was a decent production and her delivery was right on, but the whininess of her character was so distracting that by the time we got to the middle of the play, I was hoping for her character's death just so I wouldn't have to listen to her anymore.
Comment by Jack Theriot from
Westbury
Best New Restaurant, Feast
This place is awesome: We drive miles to get to it. Even if your palate could not be described as adventurous, there are plenty of tasty tidbits for you. Salads, soups, seafood — it's all good.
Comment by Mary
Best Vintage Clothing, Retropolis
Not a fan: I assume you forgot to mention the smell of cat piss as part of the wonderful ambience of Retropolis. That store is not just "crowded," it is disgusting. I just moved to Houston and was in search of some vintage spots to add to my retail rounds. Upon your advice, I went to Retropolis, found nothing and ended up having to leave because I was having an insanely bad allergy attack. I fared much better at Wear It Again Sam, which I will assume is the "store up the road" you referenced. The clothes were beautiful. I am a firm believer in "you pay for what you get." And if you want the smell of cat piss in your clothes, well then by all means, sister, you can have it.
Comment by katie white from houston
Best Coffeehouse, Catalina Coffee
Adios, Catalina: I agree with your pick for Catalina, but I unfortunately will never return to this establishment after my experience there this past weekend. They have plated up all of their electrical outlets. When I asked whether there was a problem with the power, I was told that they didn't want people who have been displaced by the hurricane taking advantage of their power source to get work done.
I have been a patron of this coffee shop since the doors opened. I have brought many people there. One of the reasons I go there is to use their wi-fi for an hour while I enjoy my fine cup of coffee. I think there is probably a better way to handle overusage of their 20-plus power outlets, like maybe a sign asking people to please not use them for more than an hour or two. I also think it's total crap that their position is to intentionally not help people who are without power after the hurricane. I will never go back, but that's just me.
Comment by sampson1521 from
Houston
Best Lighting, Meridian
Shine a light: I'll have to disagree with this. We were just saying this week that it's too dark there. You can hardly find your crew when you return from the bathroom break. Perhaps a few more lights could help.
Comment by Brandie
Best Sports Moment, The Marching Owl
Band Goes After Todd Graham
Hurricane coming: The whole world also knows this paper is used for things not related to reading. What a joke. But don't worry, the Golden Hurricane is going to dish out about 63 points of punishment on the Owls.
Comment by Blair from Oklahoma City
What a douche: Notice that Blair, along with every other Tulsa fan who ever complained about the MOB show, never once denies that Todd Graham is, in fact, a douchebag.
Comment by WaldemarSchmedlap from
Houston
I beg to differ: Most of our fans really like Graham. They respect him. We know he'll leave eventually, and we're cool with that. Some may call him names whenever that happens (depends on the circumstances), but for the most part, he's very well liked.
