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  These Houston-Area Grocery Stores Are Open on Thanksgiving Day 2019

  November 26 at 5 a.m.

  Forget an ingredient for your famous cornbread stuffing? Need a last-minute pie to bring to your host’s house? No problem. These Houston area grocery/convenience stores twill be open on Thanksgiving Day: Central Market: Thanksgiving Day hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. CVS: Open regular hours (check individual locations for...

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  Why Does the Grocery Store Insist on Playing Old Music?

  September 5 at 4 a.m.

  If you’re in the grocery store today, listen to the music, as the Doobie Brothers once sang. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll actually hear the Doobs singing that very song once you tune into the subtle, but important music soundtracking your shopping excursion. In an era where...

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  Smoked Out: Henderson & Kane

  July 30 at 5 a.m.

  About a year ago John and Veronica Avila expanded on their little known downtown barbecue stand, El Burro & The Bull, with a totally new concept aimed at reviving the dying neighborhood grocer and bringing some New York charm to the streets of Sixth Ward. Henderson & Kane is an...

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  Local Meal Delivery Company Opens First Retail Location in River Oaks

  March 6 at 4 a.m.

  The Blonde Pantry, a Houston-based meal delivery service started by registered dietitian and lifestyle blogger Marla Murphy just opened its first retail location at The Shops at Arrive. The swanky Upper Kirby retail district will play host to Murphy's intimate grab-and-go store — one which aims to bring The Blonde...

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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...

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  Best of Houston® 2019: Best Grocery Store

  January 31 at 4 a.m.

  Best Grocery Store: H-E-B at Bunker Hill Restaurants. Breweries. It’s a miracle no one has tried putting a waterslide in a grocery store yet, as eager as some companies are to try and make them destinations to visit instead of places we go out of necessity. You won’t find any...