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  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Saturday Night: South Park Coalition 25th Anniversary At Numbers

    South Park Coalition 25th Anniversary Numbers April 14, 2012 Over the past 25 years, few rap cliques anywhere have been as prolific and consistent as Houston's South Park Coalition. To celebrate a quarter-century worth of underground rhymes and grinds on Saturday night, the S.P.C. brought both the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Openings & Closings: Istanbul Is Constantinople

    The big news this past week was the closing of Pesce, the longtime River Oaks seafood spot at Kirby and West Alabama owned by Landry's (Harlow's somehow stays open, yet Pesce gets closed? Go figure.). In its place, yet another Brio Tuscan Grille is moving in. No word on what will become of Mark Holl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    The Pass and Provisions To Move Into Old Gravitas Space

    The pilot light has been lit: Chefs Terrence Gallivan and Seth Siegel-Gardner of Pilot Light Restaurant Group finally announced plans for their first restaurant space yesterday. The Pass and Provisions will be opening at 807 Taft, in the former space of both Gravitas and -- before that -- the origi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Openings & Closings: The All-Montrose Edition

    It's all Montrose, all the time this week: Nearly every bit of restaurant scoop for the past several days has come out of the Montrose, starting with an announcement last night from the owners of the Eatsie Boys food truck: "EBOY BREAKING NEWS: We have signed a lease in Mmmontrose. Eboy 3.0 storefro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Openings & Closings: Turning Over a New Banana Leaf

    As reported earlier this week, Gravitas closed swiftly and unexpectedly over the weekend. The restaurant had changed hands several times in the last year, and both parties blamed the other for Gravitas's inability to make timely payments to the bank. All of its equipment was reclaimed by said bank, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    One Night with Glenn Beck: A Twitter Diary

    Photo by Craig HlavatyThey lined up to hear Glenn Beck.​Glenn Beck was in Houston on Friday for a stop on his current speaking tour, dubbed the "Glenn Beck Live On Stage!" tour; it was everything I hoped it would be, with a few twists and turns. As an observer of most things Tea Party and cons ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    A Savory Crepe from Melange Creperie

    ​The other day, after dropping my daughter off at school and with hunger setting in, I decided to swing by the corner of Westheimer and Taft and see what Buffalo Sean was whipping up at Melange Creperie. I don't find my way over there often but am always glad of the decision. Not only are Sean ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Never Mind SXSW, Says Promoting Machine Eric Dean

    ​To say that Eric Dean is having a busy week is putting it mildly. Such is the life of a promoter, especially with the influx of touring artists that hit Houston in March due to SXSW. Dean's calendar is packed with music at the moment, including a free punk show at Mango's tonight as well as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich at Ziggy's

    ​For a restaurant known for its healthy dining options, Ziggy's Bar & Grill has an impressive edge when it comes to junk food of the highest order. To wit: The grilled mac & cheese sandwich seen above. The story of the grilled mac & cheese sandwich -- a special, limited-time creation inspired ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    Musician Hopes Free Drinks, Practice Time Draw Bands To Mango's

    ​Do you like playing music? Do you like drinking alcohol? Then Jess Wilson at Mango's can hook you up. Rocks Off was doing our weekly wade through Craigslist when we stumbled across the following ad: I'm looking for bands to play regular gigs on Thursdays at Mango's on Westheimer. All styles ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2010

    Bartender Chat: Frank Moore of Gravitas

    ​Frank Moore knows a thing or two about booze, such as when it is an appropriate time to drink. "If it's a day of the week that ends in the word 'day,'" he says, "it's a good day to drink." So it makes sense that he's been bartending for more than ten years. On a beautiful Monday afternoon, EO ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    Textile Takes a Summer Vacation

    Photo by Troy FieldsTextile's outstanding bacon tart with a poached quail egg on top was a favorite.​With the news that popular pastry chef Plinio Sandalio plans to move to Austin to work with David Bull, it didn't come as a huge surprise when I found out via text message late last night that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2010

    Craving Crepes: Melange Creperie Hits the Streets

    ​It's 10 a.m. The parking lot at Mango's, the hipster hangout at Westheimer and Taft, is mostly empty as the usual rush of Montrose traffic tumbles past Melange Creperie, the self-contained crepe stand with a distinctive red awning that's set up shop in one corner of the asphalt lot. Buffalo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Ziggy's In Montrose Might Close Due To Parking Dispute

    ​Ziggy's Bar and Grill, the yellow restaurant in Montrose, is the latest business fighting with the city about parking, a problem usually reserved for all the new places popping up on Washington Avenue. Last week, Ziggy's owner met with city council, according to the restaurant's Twitter page, to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Ziggy's In Montrose Might Close Over Parking Dispute

    ​Ziggy's Bar and Grill, the yellow restaurant in Montrose, is the latest business fighting with the city about parking, a problem usually reserved for all the new places popping up on Washington Avenue. Last week, Ziggy's owner met with city council, according to the restaurant's Twitter page, to ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 7, 2010

    International House of Sandwiches

    Juan Mon's youthful swagger is endearingly silly, and his sandwiches are very tasty.

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Openings and Closings: 2009 Edition

    ​The year gone by marked some very exciting restaurant openings (such as Haven, Branchwater Tavern, Yelapa Playa Mexicana and Stella Sola) and some equally important closings (such as Cafe Annie, Bedford, Las Alamedas and Felix Mexican Restaurant). To close out the yea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Aftermath: Puppet Shows, Neo-Rastas, Freddie Gonorrhea, Black Congress and an Impromptu Nap Saturday at Westheimer Block Party

    Marc Brubaker​ Saturday's Westheimer Block Party began on a wobbly note, as most music festivals do with fans and staff still trying to find their bearings, aided by alcohol or otherwise. The scene on the ground seemed chaotic just an hour into the first day of the event. Organizer and Free Press ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2009

    Openings and Closings

    ​The big news this week is once again related to Bedford, the restaurant in the Heights that was up until very recently the home of heralded chef Robert Gadsby. A little birdie told us a few weeks back that Reef's executive chef and co-owner Bryan Caswell had big plans for the space, and they wer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2009

    Food Fight: Battle Meatloaf

    Ziggy's Healthy Grill vs. Mama's CafeWhen we asked our followers on Twitter which foods they'd like to see featured in the new weekly food fight, at least one response was [oddly] overwhelming: meatloaf. Personally, meatloaf is one of those items -- much like chicken and dumplings or cor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    Follow Friday for Houston Food Hounds

    Photo courtesy of @bakerella In the world of Twitter -- the love-it-or-hate-it microblogging service -- Fridays are known as "Follow Friday," a day devoted to suggesting new or interesting users for your friends to follow. Depending on who you follow, your Twitter stream will be inundated on Friday ... More >>

  • Music

    March 26, 2009
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    December 25, 2008
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    December 15, 2008

    Coming Soon: Juan Mon's International Sandwiches

    A whole new concept in international fast food is coming to a stretch of Taft Street in Houston's Fourth Ward. Juan Mon's International Sandwiches and Drinks plans to bring an eclectic cuisine to one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in the city. First, the neighborhood. Taft Street between West ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 14, 2008

    “In the Soil: Nicaragua”

    Photographer Ryan Booth documents a trip to the coffee fields of Central America

  • News

    March 20, 2008
  • Culture

    December 20, 2007

    All about Eve

    Our guide to Houston's best New Year's parties

  • News

    February 1, 2007

    Driven Crazy

    Our guide to Houston's best New Year's parties

  • News

    September 28, 2006

    Letters to the Editor

    Our guide to Houston's best New Year's parties

  • Dining

    October 20, 2005

    Spy vs. Spy

    Our restaurant critic gets busted at Gravitas, so we send in our counterintelligence team

  • Music

    September 15, 2005

    Tremé, Texas

    The soul of New Orleans lives on in Houston, especially at Sammy's on Main

  • News

    July 14, 2005

    Mean Streets

    NASCAR has nothing on Houston freeways

  • News

    June 30, 2005

    Jailhouse Crock

    UTMB's controversial proposed deal with the city dies

  • Calendar

    May 12, 2005

    Wack Wheels

    The Art Car Parade presents pimped rides

  • Calendar

    February 24, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Art Car Parade presents pimped rides

  • News

    December 30, 2004

    On Shaky Grounds

    HISD got more than it bargained for when it decided to develop the Fourth Ward

  • Music

    July 10, 2003

    Potty Mouths

    Tamales overhead, beer cans underfoot, drug references and cussing from the stage — it's the return of the Westheimer Street Festival to its old home

  • News

    April 25, 2002

    Tut TUTS

    Plus: Amazing Grace, Moonbeamed, Time Warp

  • Dining

    March 28, 2002

    The Great Restaurant Sale

    Detoured downtown becomes a buyer's market

  • Music

    June 29, 2000

    Da Bombing

    The postering of West Gray

  • News

    April 13, 2000

    Art Car Outs

    There's some fury over a jury deciding who gets in the parade

  • Music

    March 4, 1999

    Punk Drunks

    There's some fury over a jury deciding who gets in the parade

  • News

    December 24, 1998

    Merry Xmas, Mr. Waldhauser

    A hearing officer finds that a convicted killer did not violate parole

  • Dining

    December 24, 1998

    Hot Plate

    A hearing officer finds that a convicted killer did not violate parole

  • Calendar

    June 25, 1998

    Night & Day

    June 25 - July 1, 1998

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    June 20, 1996

    Press Picks

    June 25 - July 1, 1998

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    May 23, 1996

    Beat the Heat!

    1996 Summer Guide

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    April 18, 1996

    Press Picks

    1996 Summer Guide

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    April 7, 1994

    Press Picks

    1996 Summer Guide

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