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  Tales From The Top Shelf: Kronan Swedish Punsch

  March 21 at 5 a.m.

  Ever heard of Kronan the warrior? Right, right that’s because he’s more of the fancy type, more apt to be found around the punch bowl with a flock of ladies in tow. Swedish punsch, recently revived by the brand Kronan, is an old-timey sailor sipper and ingredient in many pre-prohibition...

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  Late Night: Bisou

  March 6 at 5 a.m.

  Pull the “last minute LBD” from the trunk of the car, dust the scuff from the pumps next to it, paint on that lip gloss, girl—it’s time for a treat. Slip into those kind-of-too-tight pants, find the other shoe to the tan pair of oh, no where is it, apply...

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  Openings and Closings: Uptown Sushi Reopens, Rhotey Rotisserie Closes

  March 1 at 5 a.m.

  Uptown Sushi, 1131 Uptown Park Boulevard, has reopened after a six month upgrade and renovation. The family-owned Japanese sushi and fusion restaurant has been serving the uptown Galleria area since 2004. Co-owner Peggy Chang says "After 15 years of serving our inventive cuisine, we were inspired to redesign our restaurant...

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  Houston Becomes Margaritaville This Friday

  February 20 at 9:10 a.m.

  The designation of every day of the calendar year as a National Something or Other Day seems like well, a national epidemic. While we can get behind days that are dedicated to doughnuts, pancakes or wine, days that honor home warranties or window inspections are obvious marketing ploys. That's not...

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  Tales From The Top Shelf: Amrut Indian Single Malt

  February 14 at 5 a.m.

  It’s possible that India could be the next great producer of whisky. Meanwhile, an invisible team of old-guard McLeans have collected around and are taking cheap shots at the thought of such blasphemy—but with the right people, tools, and regulations could it be? It might even become a necessary reinforcement...

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  Valentine's Day Preparations Take Two

  February 11 at 6:17 a.m.

  No need to stress over the Valentine's day spread because here at the Houston Press, we've got you covered. Compiled below is a list of seal the deal treats and what’s this— chocolate is nowhere to be found. Because unless that word is followed by “fountain,” it’s just not sexy...