Email Author Glenn Livet

2010 Stories by Glenn Livet

• Dive In

  published December 16, 2010

  After a few months worth of repairs, Midtown stalwart Leon's Lounge (1006 McGowen, 713-659-3052) reopened a couple weeks ago. I was... More >>

• Papa's Punch

  published December 9, 2010

  At one end of the specialty cocktail list at Reserve 101 (1201 Caroline, 713-655-7101), there's a drink called a Hemingway, and at the... More >>

• Island Style

  published December 2, 2010

  When you eat a fresh raw oyster, it's still alive. A month after my grandfather ate his last serving of raw oysters, he was not. Bacteria caused... More >>

• Maple Leaf Pub's New Creamsicle

  published November 25, 2010

  Ethan showed up for his construction industry job at 8 a.m., got laid off at 9 a.m. and, 12 hours later, went to go get drunk with me. After some... More >>

• Pineapple-infused Tuaca at 360 Sports Lounge

  published November 11, 2010

  "I tell people I vote, but I never do," my friend tells me. "I think you should vote, but I don't do it." We're at 360 Sports Lounge... More >>

• Jackson's Watering Hole's Sazerac

  published November 4, 2010

  Heading into New Orleans on I-55, just before you cross the fourth-longest bridge in the world (and the second-longest in south Louisiana), you'll... More >>

• Polk Street Pub's Houston Tycoon

  published October 28, 2010

  It's a strange scene when you have groups of Houstonians at a bar experiencing collective joy at the success of a Dallas-area sports team, but... More >>

• Yaksok Karaoke Bar's Soju

  published October 21, 2010

  The first time I met Sunny, the owner of Yaksok Karaoke Bar (9444 Long Point, 832-358-0035), she poured shots of soju for a friend... More >>

• Branch Water Tavern's Ramble

  published October 14, 2010

  I'm not sure that the whiskey sour has developed a wimpy reputation, but I have one decent piece of anecdotal evidence. I was at Leon's Lounge a... More >>

• Grand Prize's Vieux Carre

  published October 7, 2010

  Compared to other big cities, Houston does not have a hipster problem – if you feel otherwise, either your definition is too broad or you... More >>

• Kelvin Arms' Rang Tang Martini

  published September 30, 2010

  I was standing on the patio at Kelvin Arms (2424 Dunstan, 713-528-5002) holding the pinkest drink I've ever had and trying to ask my friend... More >>

• The Hideaway's Boilermaker

  published September 23, 2010

  I drove out to the Hideaway on Dunvale (3122 Dunvale, 713-977-3515) with a couple friends for Tuesday steak night and to see a blues... More >>

• Hefley's Tea

  published September 16, 2010

  Thanks to Hermine's all-day downpour, there were only a few people at Hill Country-themed Hefley's (138 W. Gray, 713-527-8100) last Tuesday... More >>

• Zimm's' Martini & Wine Bar's White Angel

  published September 9, 2010

  Last Tuesday, while visiting my mom's house, I noticed a copy of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's on the end table. I like the movie,... More >>

• The State Bar & Lounge's Gypsy Martini

  published September 2, 2010

  I was driving downtown for nearly five minutes before I realized the radio station I was tuned to had lapsed into static. It had been that kind of... More >>

• The Dubliner's Strawberry Pamcake

  published August 26, 2010

  If you go out on St. Patty's Day or New Year's Eve, you'll encounter hordes of unseasoned drinkers. They're an irritating but forgivable element... More >>

• NOAH'S ARK BAR AND GRILL'S OYSTER SHOOTER

  published August 19, 2010

  Noah's Ark Bar and Grill (4438 Boulevard St., 281-339-2895) in Bacliff is salty as hell, in the best way possible. Downstairs, countless... More >>

• FEAST'S CAMPARI AND SODA

  published August 12, 2010

  While my three tablemates at Feast (219 West­heimer, 713-529-7788) were trying to decide on entrées, I was spending quality time... More >>

• THE COZY CORNER'S SALTY DOG

  published August 5, 2010

  "I'll be with you guys shortly," the bartender at the Cozy Corner (11530 Burdine St., 713-723-4048) said for the fourth time in two... More >>

• Teotihuacan's Topo and Gin

  published July 29, 2010

  I feel guilty badmouthing the drink that probably had a hand in my conception (hi, Mom and Dad), but I don't like most house frozen margaritas. I... More >>

• Liberty Station's Pants on the Ground

  published July 22, 2010

  Liberty Station (2101 Washington Ave., 713-640-5220), the latest bar to sprout up on Washington, was designed to be different from the Ed... More >>

• 1820 Bar's Bo-Tang

  published July 15, 2010

  Outside of the occasional pedicab and the 24-hour glow of bail bondsmen's office lights, the northeast side of downtown was dead and dark on... More >>

• Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge's Luxetini

  published July 8, 2010

  Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge (1201 San Jacinto, 713-343-3300) is the kind of place where Zac Efron and John Mayer bowl. At least the Lucky... More >>

• The Ginger Man Pub's Scottish Schwinn

  published July 1, 2010

  The Ginger Man Pub (5607 Morningside Dr., 713-526-2770) is the misfit at the frat party that is the southeastern corner of Rice Village.... More >>

• Onion Creek's Gin Rickey

  published June 24, 2010

  The first time I got drunk at a bar was at Fitzgerald's in the Heights. Many years later, I'm sitting at a picnic table and drinking a Gin Rickey... More >>