Houston, the problem is certainly getting solved. That problem would be how to create a marquee cultural city amidst the endless sprawl that is Houston, Texas. Our fourth largest city in this country, Houston would never be mistaken for one of the four most impressive dining cities. That is not intended to be a slantContinue reading “Greetings from…Houston!”
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Monday’s Neighborhood: Westheimer, Houston, Texas
For those of us who meticulously hand select specifically where we dine and drink when visiting a new city, we often don’t even take into account where a restaurant or bar actually is located. I happened to select Hugo’s, Feast, Anvil, and the Hay Merchant as destinations to visit. I had no idea that theyContinue reading “Monday’s Neighborhood: Westheimer, Houston, Texas”
Beer of the Week: Buffalo Bayou Brewing, 1836 Copper Ale, Houston
On hot, humid summer days, such as about half the days of the year in Houston, nothing is more necessary than beer. Yes, you can have the worthless, light Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Lawnmower beer that belongs under the lawnmower (fortunately Saint Arnold’s new Endeavour Imperial IPA could be the beer of the week too).Continue reading “Beer of the Week: Buffalo Bayou Brewing, 1836 Copper Ale, Houston”
Cocktail of the Week: The Brave and Pliny’s Tonic, Anvil Bar & Refuge, Houston
Every time I tried to order “The Brave” at Anvil, the epicenter of craft cocktails in Houston on a randomly culinary dense stretch of Westheimer in a very residential neighborhood, the bartender would ask if I really wanted it. Am I brave enough? Can I handle it? It’s 96 degrees and humid…and you want this?Continue reading “Cocktail of the Week: The Brave and Pliny’s Tonic, Anvil Bar & Refuge, Houston”
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