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January 2, 2012
My New Year's Resolution for 2012: Explore the East Side
I have what my friends call a "map fetish." I even have a degree in cartography. Totally useless, but what a great expenditure of my time in college considering that most degrees are basically useless pieces of paper anyway. My tendency to plot data spatially does lead to some interesting revelati ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
Sampler Plate: This Week in Food Blogs
J. C. Reid, Texas: Chicken fried steak is one of Chris's areas of expertise, which he puts to good use in this Food Fight-style battle between two of the great CFS joints in town: Barbecue Inn and Triple A. I was just happy to see that my favorite won. Chili Bob's Houston Eats: P.J. Stoops's Total ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
Why Should Houston Want to Experience Another NFL Playoff? Five Painful Memories
Oh, the pain.Even though their team is coming off three straight losses, Houston is getting amped for the city's first NFL game since 1993. We have to ask: Why? Haven't the NFL playoffs caused our city enough emotional trauma through the years? Hey, we're football fans too, so we know how i ... More >>
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January 5, 2012
The Hits of 2011
Our favorite new Houston restaurants.
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January 4, 2012
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Photo via Bear Dalton's Facebook.Texas wine legend Bear Dalton has launched a new wine blog.Bear on Wine: It just goes to show that you can teach an old horse new tricks: Texas wine industry legend and fine wine buyer for Spec's since 1996, Charles "Bear" Dalton, has launched a new wine blog. ... More >>
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January 5, 2012
Houston Bands Vie in SafeAuto Jingle Contest
In September of last year Rocks Off alerted Houston musicians to $5,000 that could be won if they participated in the annual SafeAuto jingle contest, and at least three of them have recorded noteworthy enough efforts to be in solidly in the running as the contest comes to a close next month. ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Pizza Places
No.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the winner had hefty competition from other Houston bars and restaurants. ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
Dig This: Mantis, Pelviq Thrust, Super Robot Party, Mikey & The Drags, Trio Musette
The current volume of local music is staggering. New Houston bands are born daily, and all too often pass away just as quickly. Rocks Off wants to help you (and ourselves) keep up. Marc BrubakerMantis It's a new year, one sure to be loaded with new Houston music, bursting at the seams like o ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
Gigantour Hitting Houston March 2 With Motorhead And Megadeth
Photo By GroovehouseMegadeth's Dave Mustaine in Houston in March 2010And just like that, my normally non-soiled jeans were not. Yes, March 2 the traveling metal bonanza Gigantour is hitting Houston's Verizon Wireless Theater, with Megadeth, Motorhead, Lacuna Coil, and Volbeat in tow. Are we e ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
Beyonce's Baby Shower: Celebrity Gift Suggestions
Proud parents?With every gossip site on the planet reporting that Beyonce has given birth to Blue Ivy Carter just yesterday, Rocks Off suddenly realized that we haven't gotten her a thing! While we make a quick Target run, we thought it might be fun to ponder what sort of gifts Beyonce and J ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
This Station Is Now Operational: At The Drive-In Is Reuniting. Finally.
With the beginning of a Twitter account and an official website, heavily influential El Paso-based rock act At The Drive-In has announced their reformation today. What the future will hold for the group, which splintered into the Mars Volta and Sparta after their 2001 split, is anyone's guess ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
Sampler Plate: This Week in Food Blogs
Wine Enthusiast: The talented Sean Beck, beverage director at Backstreet Cafe, Trevisio and Hugo's (and our own Best of Houston® winner this year for Best Sommelier), has been recognized for more than just his wine skills by Wine Enthusiast. The magazine paid tribute to his notable bartending chops ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
Comment of the Day: To Hell in a Handbasket
We have some great commenters here on Hair Balls, and it's time we paid some damn attention to them. So we'll be highlighting a Comment of the Day each morning, from the previous day's work. Maybe two comments, even. This will all be determined by a highly rigorous scientific formula involv ... More >>
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January 12, 2012
Capsule Art Reviews: Houston Permitting Center, "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "Reconstruction," "Sherrie Levine: Selected Works"
We have some great commenters here on Hair Balls, and it's time we paid some damn attention to them. So we'll be highlighting a Comment of the Day each morning, from the previous day's work. Maybe two comments, even. This will all be determined by a highly rigorous scientific formula involv ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
Happy 2012!: Nickelback, Bush, Seether Hitting Houston June 2
Batten down the hatches, light a candle, make a voodoo doll out of human hair, and pray to whatever deity you subscribe to, because her comes the concert announcement of the year, one that may very well rip the space-time continuum in Houston into a million shreds. As you can see from the h ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
Did Your Car Flood Out? You May Still Be Waiting For A Rental & An Adjuster
The first stepMonday's incredible flash storm left a lot of cars underwater to one degree or another. Being underwater is not good for cars. It can lead to moldy smells from sodden rugs and upholstery to mysterious problems with the electrical system, problems that might not be immediately a ... More >>
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January 12, 2012
Coldplay Adds Second Date To Houston Stop
British pop-rockers Coldplay have added a second date to their Houston stop, now playing two consecutive nights, on June 25 and June 26, as the first date quickly sold out. The band, currently touring behind last October's well-received Mylo Xyloto, has always been pretty popular in the Houst ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Barbecue Joints
KIDDING. But seriously, the fried chicken here is outstanding. Get that.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
Bartender Chat: Curtis Cunningham of Onion Creek
This week we went over to the Heights to visit neighborhood coffee joint, eatery and bar Onion Creek, one of our favorite spots to perch on a picnic table in the sun and enjoy a good, dark brew, whether it's coffee or beer. Since they're open from 7 a.m. till late, it's good for breakfast, lu ... More >>
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January 16, 2012
The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Sushi
My own personal version of heaven, served up at our No. 1 pick.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which the winner ha ... More >>
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January 17, 2012
Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie and File' Gumbo: The Bounty of Lafayette
A little bit of everything at La Cuisine de Maman.Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and file' gumbo / 'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio / Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o / Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou -- Hank Williams, "Jambalaya" In late December, Southern Li ... More >>
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January 19, 2012
Capsule Art Reviews: Houston Permitting Center, "New Formations: Czech Avant-Garde Art and Modern Glass from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection," "Perspectives 177: McArthur Binion," "Peter Massing: Time After Time," "Reconstruction," "Sherrie Levine:
A little bit of everything at La Cuisine de Maman.Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and file' gumbo / 'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio / Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o / Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou -- Hank Williams, "Jambalaya" In late December, Southern Li ... More >>
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January 19, 2012
The Space City Beat Battle & The Best H-Town Producers Ever
Despite a venue conflict, the championship edition of the Space City Beat Battle will go on Saturday evening at the Mercury Room. If you've never been to one it's almost like watching a ritualistic rite of passage where cocksure arrogance and chest pounding reign supreme. Sample based produce ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Where Are We Eating?
This bright green shade on this slice of cheesecake from a west Houston bakery evokes a Grasshopper cookie -- which is good, because that's exactly what it tastes like. The slice was also rich (and big) enough to split between two people; this is no one-bite dessert. Look familiar? If you th ... More >>
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January 24, 2012
Where Are We Drinking?
The beer below goes great with a dozen oysters at this Houston restaurant -- especially with news that Gulf oysters are expected to recover from the recent red tide epidemic. However, the season is still closed, so you'll have to stick with East or West Coast oysters here for now. Look famil ... More >>
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January 24, 2012
Seriously Houston Weather, WTF???
Not quite as bad as The Day After Tomorrow, but close.There is an oft over used axiom about weather in Texas: if you don't like it, wait. It owes to our ever-changing weather and the diversity of our state, but lately it feels like Houston's climate has taken that to the extreme. One day, is ... More >>
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January 24, 2012
Which Were The Six Best Houston Rap Songs From The Nineties?
The hip-hop world is a less than sensible place -lots of times, you're even required to clarify when bad means bad and when bad means good- so once a week we're going to get with a rapper and ask them to explain things. Have something you always wanted to ask a rapper? Email it to sheaserrano@gmail. ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Update: Rough Weather, Tornados Rolling Through Houston, Affecting Airports
Courtesy Weather UndergroundAs has been mentioned by weather forecasters in recent days, some pretty rough weather is passing through Houston this morning as part of a cold front. The storms are spanning high winds, torrential rain (some areas could receive up to five inches), flash flooding ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Announces Houston Date: Includes Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax And More
Photo By Marc BrubakerSlayer's Kerry King making Austin bleed at Fun Fun Fun Fest last NovemberThis morning, the lineup for this summer's mega-metal fest, the Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, was released. It includes re-activated act Slipknot, warhorses Slayer, Anthrax on the Jagermei ... More >>
Music
January 26, 2012
Scale the Summit
Photo By Marc BrubakerSlayer's Kerry King making Austin bleed at Fun Fun Fun Fest last NovemberThis morning, the lineup for this summer's mega-metal fest, the Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, was released. It includes re-activated act Slipknot, warhorses Slayer, Anthrax on the Jagermei ... More >>
Culture
January 26, 2012
MasterMinds 2012
This year's winners have art, passion and history on their side. And now they'll also each have a check for $2,000.
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January 27, 2012
The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Burgers
Does that burger have Fritos and refried beans on top? Yes. Welcome to Texas.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, in which ... More >>
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January 30, 2012
Five Reasons Houston Is Better Than Vail
Vail: It's no HoustonVail is, we're told, a jewel of Colorado and a mecca for skiers. As it turns out, we recently spent a few days there. Fear not, Houstonians: You'd much rather be living here. Think not? Here's five reasons why: 5. Discretion Vail, this exalted ski home of the rich and ... More >>
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January 30, 2012
The Sound of Flight: 6 Local Musicians That Could Announce Flights at Houston Airports
Hobby AirportOn Tuesday, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport announced that they will be launching a new program to promote awareness of music native to their region, wherein famous musicians from the area will announce safety procedures and give informational speeches on the airport. In ret ... More >>
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January 31, 2012
4 Warnings -- Your Guide To Listening To Super Bowl Week Talk Radio
Jock talk radio: Few surprisesSuper Bowl hype week is underway, and I know that many of you will be consuming sports talk radio this week in an effort to get ready for the big game. (I know many of you won't be, and I understand that as well. I hate me some me sometimes, too. It's okay.) The ... More >>
Music
February 2, 2012
Co-Pilot
Jock talk radio: Few surprisesSuper Bowl hype week is underway, and I know that many of you will be consuming sports talk radio this week in an effort to get ready for the big game. (I know many of you won't be, and I understand that as well. I hate me some me sometimes, too. It's okay.) The ... More >>
Music
February 2, 2012
Mall Mixologists
There's a bar in the Galleria. It is excellent. Is your mind blown?
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February 1, 2012
Take a Staycation at Portugallia
Photos by Troy FieldsPortugallia's patio is always inviting.Last year, my favorite Houston restaurant in which to take a staycation -- you know, pretending you're out of town on some food adventure when in fact you've really got $20 in the bank once the meal is over -- was Cafe Mawal. At thi ... More >>
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February 1, 2012
New PAC Seeks Changes in Houston's Noise Ordinances
Looking for some relief.A group of people tied to the local music scene have banded together to form a PAC that will lobby for changes in the Houston noise ordinance. The Greater Houston Entertainment Coalition PAC says it wants to work with the city to improve recent changes to the ordinanc ... More >>
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January 12, 2012
Country Gravy & Other Obsessions
Looking for some relief.A group of people tied to the local music scene have banded together to form a PAC that will lobby for changes in the Houston noise ordinance. The Greater Houston Entertainment Coalition PAC says it wants to work with the city to improve recent changes to the ordinanc ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
The Rest of the Best: Houston's Top 10 Cupcakes
Photo by GroovehouseAs seen at our Cupcake Smackdown, people go nuts over tiny cakes.For the next 20 weeks, we'll be rounding up the runners-up to our 2011 Best of Houston® winners. In many categories, picking each year's winner is no easy task. We'll be spotlighting 20 of those categories, ... More >>
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February 6, 2012
Friday Night: Tontons, Wild Moccasins, A Sea Es at Fitzgerald's
Photos by Jim BrickerThe TontonsCheck out pics from the Tontons' tour kickoff in our slideshow. Friday night's wonderful assortment of tasty sweet indie pop was just that -- delicious! Now, you're probably wondering if you can you have some cheese with that opening description. Why yes, ... More >>
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February 7, 2012
Scramble: Can You Guess the Restaurant?
Look familiar?How well do you know Houston restaurants? Do you know them well enough to identify them with just a quick glance at their sign? How about well enough to identify them with only a snippet of their sign visible? On the following pages are tightly cropped signs/logos from 20 of Ho ... More >>
Dining
February 9, 2012
Morning Machaca
This tiny East End restaurant — attached to a dried-beef factory — serves tasty, old-school Tex-Mex classics.
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February 8, 2012
Machaca Fresh from the Source: Los Corrales
Photos by Troy FieldsSee more of Los Corrales' tiny dining room and kitchen in our slideshow.If you've ever enjoyed machacado con huevo for breakfast in Houston, you've probably had machaca from Los Corrales. The family-run factory in the East End has been producing only two products since 19 ... More >>
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February 8, 2012
We Heart Houston -- and All of Its Food, Too
What's not to eat in Houston? That's the question we pose in this week's cover story, "We Love Food." The answer -- in case you hadn't already guessed -- is very little. There is virtually no cuisine you can't find in Houston, and most of what you find is very good. With 8,000 restaurants an ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
Some Judges Want Paintings Of "Shirtless Black Men Hauling...Bales of Cotton" Removed From Courthouse
Offensive racist imagery, or benign painting well-suited for a courthouse or mid-range motel? You be the judge.Six historical paintings at Houston's federal courthouse have raised some hackles with two federal judges, who believe the paintings dredge up offensive imagery of slavery. The pain ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
Comments of the Day: Lactation Not Related To Pregnancy? What?
We have some great commenters here on Hair Balls, and it's time we paid some damn attention to them. So we'll be highlighting a Comment of the Day each morning, from the previous day's work. Maybe two comments, even. This will all be determined by a highly rigorous scientific formula involv ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
Chef Chat, Part 2: Kevin Naderi of Roost
Photos by Mai PhamKevin Naderi of Roost, working in the kitchenYesterday, our chat with Chef/Owner Kevin Naderi of Roost sparked a debate in the comments section about how soon his bubble would burst, with most commenters in support of expanding the Roost bubble. Today, Naderi shares insights ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
Comment of the Day: Offensive Courthouse Paintings?
We have some great commenters here on Hair Balls, and it's time we paid some damn attention to them. So we'll be highlighting a Comment of the Day each morning, from the previous day's work. Maybe two comments, even. This will all be determined by a highly rigorous scientific formula involv ... More >>
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