Houston is a sporting town. We've got, count 'em, one, two, three new
stadiums, the latest of which, the Toyota Center, is slated to open next
month. The Aeros brought home the Calder Cup this year, the Rice baseball
team triumphed in the College World Series, the Texans provided another
shocking win in their season opener, the Astros are holding steady at the
top of their division, the Comets hold four WNBA championships, and the
Rockets, well, they've got Yao. Add to that the Super Bowl coming to Reliant
Stadium in February and Major League Baseball's All-Star Game coming to
Minute Maid Park next summer, and it's clear that the Bayou City is well on
its way to becoming the sports capital of the country. In honor of our
city's sports successes, we've made Best of Houston 2003 a guide to the
sporting life. We know Houstonians are game for anything, so we've put
together the best in every category: City Life, Arts & Entertainment, Goods
& Services, Restaurants, Dishes & Drinks and, of course, Sports &
Recreation. From the Best Acupuncturist to the Best Astro, we'll tell you
who scores. We've also asked Comet Tina Thompson, Texan Steve McKinney and
other local athletes for their picks on places to go and things to do. Even
the mascots got in on the act, checking out clubs, restaurants, parks and
shops. Welcome to the Best of Houston 2003. Step up to the plate! ‹
Lauren Kern