Daniel Kramer

The Real Reason We Hit Up Rodeo Houston: All the Hotties

Sure, fried dough and mutton-bustin' are entertaining. But there's nothing at Rodeo Houston quite so appealing as the hotties that Houston does best. Read on for some of the finer specimens we discovered over the past few weeks -- just so you know who really stole the show.

The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Tapas Restaurants

Although etymologists agree that the word "tapas" comes from the Spanish word tapar, which means "to cover," that's where agreement on the origin of the Spanish snack-stravaganza ends. Seminal cookbook The Joy of Cooking claims that "tapas" originally referred to slices of bread or meat used to cov ... More >>

In Search of Spring Break

Looking for booze, babes and beach parties on Galveston Island

Re-Marking Twain’s Equator

The Value Of Being Important: How Much Would You Pay for VIP Tickets?

Photo By Daniel KramerHow much would you pay to be in front of all of those hands in the air?​Very. Important. Person. For music fans those three words conjure up images of skipping out on standing in line, being at the side of the stage while the show takes place, and partying with the band ... More >>

Prized Possessions

Homeless in Houston share their most important objects.

Annise Parker's Victory, Gene Locke's Loss -- The Slideshow

Photo by Daniel Kramer​ Saturday night brought headlines from across the world for Houston, as we matter-of-factly elected Annise Parker as mayor, making us the largest U.S. city to be ruled by someone who can't get married to someone she's been living with for almost two decades.Click here for a ... More >>

Aftermath: The Pogues Destroy House of Blues, and Rocks Off Is Ready to Move On

Photos by Daniel KramerThis is about how we feel this morning.​Attention budding music writers, assuming there are still a few of you left who think getting into shows for free is a fair trade for your health, well-being, a decent paycheck and reasonably normal social life: It's not. It's pretty m ... More >>

Yes, It's Hot. So Women Are Wearing Tiny Bathing Suits, And We Are There To Photograph Them

Photo by Daniel Kramer​They were washing bikes and cars out at the Harley-Davidson dealership in Stafford, so naturally we sent a photographer. Imagine our surprise when we discovered it was a bikini car wash. We decided to shoot pictures anyway, and here's the slideshow.Then, to compound our bad ... More >>

Stirred and Shaken: Hugo's Malinche

Photo by Daniel Kramer​Last week, I found myself sitting in my car angling the a/c vents so they would shoot down my shorts. What can I say, it's effing hot. When it's this blazing and you don't have a pool, your outdoor options are few: (a) fill your trash can with ice and hop in like you jus ... More >>

Washington Ave. Drinkery's Wad Shooter

Photo by Daniel KramerIf I may, let me try to describe the scene I witnessed when I walked into the Washington Ave. Drinkery (4115 Washington Ave., 713-426-3617) on a recent Friday night: A girl was doing some sort of rodeo cowboy move on the dance floor; there was double P.D.A. happening at the bar ... More >>

Stirred and Shaken: Tony Mandola's Italiantini

Photo by Daniel KramerWhen you start with one of my favorite drinks, the vodka martini, and you introduce a little creativity from a savvy bartender at my favorite restaurant in the city, Tony Mandola's Gulf Coast Kitchen (1962 W. Gray, 713-528-3474), the result is a can't-miss. The Italiantini, whi ... More >>

Live Shots: New York Dolls at the House Of Blues

Aftermath stepped out to see the legendary New York Dolls hit the House Of Blues last night off Caroline. Our photographer Dan Kramer took some amazing pics as always. Here's a taste of his work while we get our review together... Photo By Daniel Kramer

Flashback: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band at Toyota Center

Photos by Daniel Kramer The Boss and his E Street players put on a rousing rock 'n' soul revue Wednesday night best summed up by the refrain of the third song: "No retreat, baby, no surrender." Stay tuned for a full review, but for now find a setlist and more pictures after the jump. Also,&nb ... More >>

Wrestling: Hot Sweaty Guys With Mullets

Photos by Daniel Kramer They rassled last night. At that there Reliant Stadium. People waved big belts and jumped from things. We'll have a full slideshow of all the excitement up soon, but til then here's a couple of shots to whet your appetite.

Flashback: The Pretenders at House of Blues

Photo by Daniel Kramer Still high-kickin' in her "Boots of Chinese Plastic" as she approaches 60 years old, Chrissie Hynde and her hired guns known as the Pretenders - including Plexiglas-shielded original drummer Martin Chambers - thrilled a sold-out House of Blues crowd Saturday night with ... More >>

Barack Obama Is President: The Visual Proof

In case you hadn't heard, some black guy got inaugurated today and he's now -- believe it or not -- your president.Crazy, we know.We sent photographer Daniel Kramer out to record the scene as Houstonians enjoyed the ceremony. Or, maybe, cried.-- Richard Connelly

A Video Q&A With Quanell X

This week's cover story is about Quanell X, a man who needs no introduction to most news-watching Houstonians but who may not be the man you think he is.Here he answers a few questions from photographer Daniel Kramer. See what he has to say about the biggest misconception about him, his greatest reg ... More >>

Aftermath Bonus: AC/DC Crowd Shots

[A few stray shots of the (mostly) rabid crowd at last night's AC/DC orgy...] Photos by Daniel Kramer

Slideshow: Uptown Holiday Lighting on Post Oak Boulevard

Reindeer, Carmen Miranda, Mrs. Claus and Santa himself flew into town yesterday, and Daniel Kramer got plenty of pics. - KP

Slideshow: Classical Indian Dance at Stafford Civic Center

We've loaded up some photos from Daniel Kramer of this past weekend's celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the Anjali Center for Indian Performing Arts in Sugar Land. Have a look. - KP

Slideshow: Day of the Dead at MECA

Bayou City Art Festival

300+ artists from around the world offer up creations in 19 different media

Over the Weekend: Avant Garden, Silver Jews, High Island, Oak Island and Galveston

Video of Oak Island After Hurricane Ike

Video of High Island After Hurricane Ike

Slideshow: The Journey to High Island After Hurricane Ike

Chambers County Smacked by Hurricane Ike

Video of San Leon After Hurricane Ike

Sunny San Leon Picks Up the Pieces After Hurricane Ike

Bayousphere

Video of Kemah Boardwalk After Hurricane Ike

After the Storm Comes the Fire

The Scene From Kemah -- At Least They've Found Their Gator

Kemah Comes Face To Face With What Ike Hath Wrought

Slideshow: Hurricane Ike Slams into Seabrook

Slideshow: Hurricane Ike Slams into Houston

In Defense of Renu Khator

Question Marks

Houstoned Video: Dwarf Tossing at All Stars Men's Club

Slideshow and Video: Flash Mob Pillow Fight

Slideshow: 999 Eyes Authentic Freakshow

BayouSphere

Slideshow: All Stars Men's Club

Guess Where We're Going for Lunch

Hungry?

Hungry?

Mail Call

Snake Snark

Re: In the Line of Fire

Dark Water

A reporter, a photographer and canoeist Tom Helm paddle from the Galleria to Galveston Bay by canoe and kayak, finding beauty, danger and urban debris in equal measure

Letters to the Editor