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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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  Abominable Snow Monster Takes the Cake at Gingerbread Build-Off in Houston

  Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 6:19 a.m.

  The rains abated for the 10th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off, presented by AIA Houston, and the coveted Grande Prix de Show was awarded to PDG Architects for a wintry wonderland scene with Rudolph, Yukon Cornelius, Sam the Snowman, Hermey the Misfit Elf and the Abominable Snow Monster. It was a fun day with food, crafts and a visit from Santa, and prizes were handed out for the best in numerous categories including architectural icon, tallest, holiday themed, Houston-centric and public favorite. (Photos by Mark Reyes)

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  5 Best Bets This Weekend in Houston: Boat Parade and Gingerbread Houses

  Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4 a.m.

  Gingerbread works quite well if you're a cackling witch trying to fatten up lost, unsuspecting children. But it also seems to be a sturdy construction material. This spiced baked good turns up in both Rec Room's Hansel and Gretel and the Annual Gingerbread Build Off. The weekend also includes holiday cheer...

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  How to Eat Like a Mexican This Holiday Season

  Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4 a.m.

  It's the holidays, amigos. That magical time of year when we binge eat for two continuous months under flimsy pretenses and layer up to hide our shame. While this season means turkey, eggnog, and creme bru-lattes in America, it comes with its own unique set of culinary traditions south of the...

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  Happy Stormy Halloween and What to Do With Your Leftover Candy

  Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 12 p.m.

  Last Halloween, we Houstonians and other nearby residents, north and south, were still cleaning up our homes, businesses, and lives from that muthaflipper, Hurricane Harvey. My family was spared as the rain stopped just as the water was lapping the front door of our home. Many of our neighbors and...

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  A Tour Through Chinatown's Dun Huang Plaza

  Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 4 a.m.

  There are a handful of special places in this city that make you stop and ask yourself: "Am I still in Texas?" Dun Huang Plaza is one of those places. The booming shopping center at the intersection of Sam Houston Tollway and Bellaire has become the hottest place in town...