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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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  Openings and Closings: Roma, Sorriso Open, Pax Americana Closes

  January 18 at 6:05 a.m.

  Roma, 2347 University, officially opened January 11. The new Roman-inspired trattoria takes the place of Shanon and Wende Scott's upscale ristorante, Sud Italia, which closed January 1 to make way for the Scotts' new more casual and affordable concept. Described as an "ode to the foodways of Southern Italy", the...

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  Late Night at Love Buzz Pizza Pub

  Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 4 a.m.

  Condoms, rolling papers, cigarettes, an iPhone charger, Big League Chew—it’s two in the morning, what more could you need? “Like a bodega in a box,” Sam English, owner of Love Buzz Pizza Pub, says of his thoughtfully curated vending machine. They even carry the big nose, mustache, eye-glass disguise sets,...

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  Openings and Closings: Sweet Paris Highland Village and Blanco Tacos Galleria

  Friday, December 14, 2018 at 6:26 a.m.

  Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe, 2701 Drexel, opened December 8. The new Highland Village location makes the sixth since the creperie began in 2012, founded by husband and wife, Allison and Ivan Chavez. The duo have traveled the world and are on a mission to revive the art of eating...

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  Openings and Closings: Joy Love Expands, Krab Queenz Opens

  Friday, November 23, 2018 at 4 a.m.

  Joy Love Burgers, 13150 FM 529 opened October 26. This is the fourth location for the family-owned small burger chain and a drive down Barker-Cypress near Highway 290 shows an upcoming fifth location. I know this, because my son and I excitedly drove into the strip center to find it...

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  Kanaloa Is Mixing Up Mini Vacations at Market Square Park

  Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6:15 a.m.

  Tyler Barrera is prepping for his second grand opening in less than a year. The 26-year-old bartender turned bar owner just opened Kanaloa, at 311 Travis, the latest craft cocktail bar and first tiki bar in the trendy two block radius around Market Square Park. After a month-long soft opening...