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July 1, 2010
The Once and Future Ernie's
This is a picture of Ernie Banks, the Chicago Cubs player. Not to be confused with Ernie's on Banks, the now-defunct bar.Barflies and beer lovers were shocked to learn today that Ernie's on Banks had suddenly and mysteriously closed overnight. The stalwart bar on Banks -- its very name reflec ... More >>
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July 30, 2010
Local Man Is a Genius; Plots All 100 of Robb Walsh's Favorite Dishes on Google Maps
Kyle Nielsen is a genius, and I don't use that word lightly. Nielsen, a frequent commenter here at Eating Our Words and a man known for his preternatural knowledge of the Houston restaurant scene, sat down on the day that Robb Walsh released the final dish from his list of his 100 favorite H ... More >>
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August 26, 2010
Why Your Customers Hate You, Baristas
She's thinking about punching you in the chest, straight through your stupid apron.Last week, I interviewed three of my barista friends -- two of whom remained anonymous -- about behaviors that make them want to throttle the next person in line at their java joint. Of course, as many commente ... More >>
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January 10, 2011
Make Robb Walsh's 100 List Your New Year's Resolution
Map created by Kyle NielsenClick to enlarge the mapWith the New Year, you may have made some new resolutions to go along with it. But if you haven't yet made any, please allow us to suggest an attempt to work your way through Robb Walsh's list of his 100 Favorite Dishes. Whether you're famil ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
Hot Dogs Still Allowed at Moon Tower; Wiener Dogs Out
One of these things is no longer allowed at Moon Tower Inn.Confusion reigned momentarily on Twitter yesterday afternoon when word started spreading that dogs had been banned at Moon Tower Inn, the East End icehouse and sausage joint that cranks out hot dogs by the dozen. Kyle Nielsen was one ... More >>
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May 9, 2011
Downtown Shootout: YouTubed, Twittered, Pearl Jammed
Saturday's wild downtown shootout was captured by a (understandably freaked-out) punkrockguy281, who drove right into the middle of it. To the tune of Pearl Jam's "Daughter," and between the sounds of loud shots ringing out, you can hear him and his passenger reacting. "This is so fucking crazy!" ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Houston Beer Festival Finds Itself in a Sticky Situation
This weekend is the Houston Beer Festival, an event from the same organizers as last year's Houston Wine Festival, and it's not without its share of controversy. Organizer Timothy Hudson came under fire earlier this week when it was noted by local Twitter bloodhound Kyle Nielsen that the bee ... More >>
News
June 30, 2011
Masters of Cyberspace
The Press hands out its first Houston Web Awards.