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  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Ingredient of the Week: Pomegranate

    ​What is it? The word pomegranate was derived from the Latin words "pomum" (apple) and "granatus" (seeded) - and if you've ever seen one opened up, you know this is an apt description. Mostly grown for the U.S. market in Californian orchards for their juice, a few of the intact fruits make it ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 13, 2010

    X Marks the Spot

    HGO brilliantly conjures the magic and majesty of Handel.

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    For San Jacinto Day: Five Victories More Lopsided Than The Texas Army's

    ​I probably didn't need to remind you that today is the 174th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, where Sam Houston led the Texas Army to victory over the forces of General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The battle brought an end to the bloody Texas Revolution, and made siestas unfashiona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    I Wanna Be Your Dog (Or Cat): The Mad Libs Edition

    Hair Balls was cleaning out our closet the other day and, right there next to our old Little League uniform and a fossilized finger-bone of Jimmy Hoffa, was a stack of old Mad Libs books. It unleashed a flood of memories -- staying up past bedtime with friends, laughing like fools as we co ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 5, 2009
  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    Turning the Screw: B L A C K I E, Dizzee Rascal, X-Clan & Bun B, Eminem, Pitbull, T.I., Common, Snoop Dogg and More

    Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week: B L A C K I E, "I Write On Money" Wire To Wire Dizzee Rascal was released from custody following ... More >>

  • Music

    March 22, 2007

    Mo's Place

    Bar review

  • Film

    November 25, 2004

    Call Him Al

    An epic story turns human -- and fallible -- in Oliver Stone's Alexander

  • Dining

    May 6, 2004

    Shrimp N' Ice Cream

    What to order at the Indian seafood restaurant Fish N' More

  • Dining

    April 1, 2004

    Baklava Bravissimo

    Cafe Bijan makes treats so good, somebody's grandma must've made them

  • Calendar

    September 11, 2003

    As Good As It Gets?

    As crunch time nears, the Astros keep fans in suspense

  • Dining

    December 19, 2002

    Not That Turkey

    Where have all the Turkish restaurants been? Hiding in plain sight as "Mediterranean" cafes.

  • Music

    May 9, 2002

    Living in Harmony

    Global Groove's Wednesday-night jam puts the hump back in hump day

  • Dining

    September 27, 2001

    For a Good Time, Call…

    Diners at Garson can now feast on Persian food without being hit on

  • Dining

    July 5, 2001

    Hats Off

    Le Moulin European Bakery

  • Dining

    May 4, 2000

    Irish By Design

    Slainte -- Bronx Bar -- Lucia's Garden -- Sur La Table

  • Dining

    September 15, 1994

    Touring Little Persia

    Houston's best undiscovered cuisine unfolds along the Hillcroft strip

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