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July 2010
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This Month In HoustonSIGHTS SHOPPING DINING NIGHTLIFE
Gulf Coast Adventures: Clear Lake • Fort Bend • Nasa • Galveston • KemahThe Golden Triangle: Beaumont • Orange • Port Arthur
January 20, 2010Greetings,
As Mayor of Houston, I extend a special welcome to the readers of KeyThis Month In Houston, one of the oldest visitor’s guides in our city.More than 30 million people visit the Greater Houston area every yearto experience our world-class restaurants, appealing museums andthrilling sports arenas. Key This Month In Houston, highlights ourarray of attractions and entertainment our diverse city has to offer.
I welcome all visitors and hope you will share in the Houston experience, taking with youlasting impressions of the spirit, vitality and tradition which characterize our city. Pleaseutilize Key This Month In Houston as an outstanding source of information, whichshowcases the exciting aspects of visiting the City of Houston.Best wishes for much success, and I look forward to your continued support of our city.Sincerely,
Annise D. ParkerMayor
FeaturesThis Month in Houston exhibits, art, theatre, music, events, sports . .6Attraction & Sights postcard perfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Kid’s CornerFamily Friendly Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
FeatureFeature Stories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 15Shopping & Services • Compras a display of unique excursions 18Food & Drink an array of epicurean delights . . . . . . . . . .32After Dark in the City everything under the sun, once it sets .43
MapsClear Lake • NASA Area • Galveston Island galactical, tropical oasis . .12Rice Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17Uptown Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Galleria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Concierge/Downtown Map Section . . . . . . . . . . .29Metropolitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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this month in houstonBAYOU BEND COLLECTION. One ofthe nation’s premier collections of Americandecorative arts is housed in the former estateof Miss Ima Hogg, One Wescott St.713-520-2600 / [email protected]
HOUSTON ARBORETUM &NATURE CENTER. A 155-acre wildlifesanctuary that contains 5-1/2 miles of self-guided trails under a forest canopy, aroundponds and through a swamp of recreatedcoastal prairie. Daily 8:30am-6pm. 4501Woodway Drive. 713-681-8433.*Este refugio sil-vestre de 155 acres contiene 5,5 millas de sendas de auto-guía bajo una bóveda forestal, alrededor de las lagunas, y através de un pantano de llanura costal recreada. Todos los días
THE MENIL COLLECTION. Works ofart include antiquities, Byzantine andmedieval art, tribal cultures, 20th-Centurypainting and sculpture with particularemphasis on Surrealism.1515 Sul Ross.www.menil.org 713-525-9400. *Las obras dearte incluyen antigüedades, arte bizantino y medieval, cul-turas tribales, pintura y escultura del siglo XX, con énfasisparticular en el Surrealismo.
SAMUEL HOUSTON. View this raredaguerreotype taken by the Meade brothersin 1851. The Museum of Fine Arts, 1001Bissonnet. 713-639-7300. *Vea este raro daguer-rotipo tomado por los hermanos Meade en 1851.
WELCH CHEMISTRY HALL.It’s chemistry made fun! Interactive exhibitslet you learn about everything from thehuman body to how a television can operateunder water. Houston Museum of NaturalScience, One Hermann Circle. 713-639-4600. *¡La química es divertida! Exhibicionesinteractivas que le permiten aprender de todo, desdeel cuerpo humano hasta cómo funciona un televi-sor debajo del agua.
WORTHAM WORLD OF PRIMATES.This rain forest environment recreates themonkey’s natural habitat where visitors canview a jungle in the midst of the city. TheHouston Zoo, Hermann Park, 1513 N.MacGregor. 713-523-5888 / houstonzoo.org*Una selva tropical en medio de la ciudad recrea el hábitatnatural de los monos.
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July 1 (Thur.), Dudley Recital Hall,University of Houston, 7 p.m., FREEYoung Artist Chamber MusicSmall ensemble performances byOrchestral Fellows.July 3 (Sat.), Moores Opera House,University of Houston, 7:30 p.m.FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA GrandFinaleMei Ann Chen, conductorAralee Dorough, fluteMozart: Overture to The Magic Flute,Concerto in D for Flute and OrchestraMahler: Symphony No. 1 in D, ìTitanî
MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE*Denotesfree reserved seats available for covered seatingarea. (Contact Miller Outdoor Theatre for details.) † Denotes captioned performance.
Starlight Movie Nights: Forbidden Planet Thursday, July 1, 2010 8:30 pmThe 1956 science fiction classic whichintroduced Robby the Robot and inspiredStar Trek creator Gene Roddenberryand countless space explorers of the pastand present.Presented by Rice University and MillerOutdoor Theatre
Apollo 13Friday, July 2, 20106:00 pm to 8:15pm Touch a moon rock at thefree NASA exhibit on the history and future ofhuman space flight8:30 pm movieThe inspiring true story of the women andmen of NASA mission control who heard"Houston, we have a problem," and replied,"Failure is not an option."Presented by Rice University , NASA JohnsonSpace Center and Miller Outdoor Theatre
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ExxonMobil Star-Spangled SaluteJuly 4, 8:30 pmThe Houston Symphony, led by PrinciplePops Conductor Michael Krajewski, presentsa rousing musical salute to Independence day.Hear Tchaikovsky's stirring 1812 Overtureand a selection of American favoritesfollowed by a fantastic fireworks display.Produced by Houston SymphonyFireworks courtesy of Miller Outdoor Theatre
Little Shop of HorrorsJuly 13 – 18, 8:15 pm(captioned performance on July 16)Little Shop of Horrors tells the story ofSeymour, a timid and nerdy sales clerk at theseedy Mushnik's Skid Row Florists, barely inbusiness in lower Manhattan. He achievesfame and fortune after he discovers an exot-ic plant named Audrey II, a giant man-eatingplant who demands to be fed. A Greek cho-rus of hip soul singers narrates the thrillerwith a score in the 1960s style of rock androll, doo-wop, and Motown. Audrey'sappetite grows to gigantic proportions as thecast rapidly diminishes. This show promises tobe an audience favorite!Produced by Theatre Under The Stars
Colombian Bicentennial CelebrationConcert featuring the Symphonic StudentBand of Neira, Colombia (Banda SinfónicaEstudiantil Institución Educativa Neira)July 20, 8:00 pmThe featured performance is a concert by theSymphonic Student Band of Neira,Colombia, who will be playing traditionalColombian music, as well as popular tunes.Colombians throughout the world will becelebrating the 200th Anniversary of theirIndependence, and Colombians and friendsof Colombia in Houston will be joining inby attending this concert. The SymphonicStudent Band of Neira (Banda SinfónicaEstudiantil Institución Educativa de Neira) iscomposed of students between the ages of 6and 17 who are from an area in Colombiathat has been highly marginalized and hasserved as a center of recruitment and insur-gent activity for armed groups. Rather thanengaging in unlawful activity, they have cho-sen MUSIC as an alternative. The Band hasperformed at many venues, and their excel-lence has been recognized through awardsand invitations to perform nationally andinternationally. Several members of the Bandhave received scholarships for musical studiesin France.Produced by the Consulate General ofColumbia
Children's Hilltop FestivalThree Billy Goats GruffJuly 20, 11:00 amA bilingual (Spanish/English) show aboutthree brothers, one messy, one a daydreamer,and the last who always has a plan for thefuture. They are Pig Scouts, the pride ofyouthful swine dom, and they must set upcamp to earn their merit badges. Now, whois that unfamiliar scout master who will bejudging their work? It's the Wolf, Big Bad tobe specific, that's who!Produced by Express Children's Theatre
The True Story of The Tortoise and TheHareJuly 21, 11:00 amA roving reporter just happens to be in theforest looking for a breaking story when shestumbles upon what appears to be the TRUEstory of the Tortoise and the Hare. YoungHenrietta Hare is looking for someone torace and Grandpa G, the Tortoise is happy tooblige. An original musical adaptation byKevin M. Reese, directed by Vincent Victoria.Produced by Express Children's Theatre
Minute Maid ParkVisit remarkable Astros Field with its 242 foot highretractable roof, and a replica of a 19th century locomo-tive that runs along the low roof track on the west sideof the ballpark. The historic Union Station building fea-tures the Astros' flagship retail store and a cafe in thelobby. For daytime walking tours in the off season, call713-259-8000 / astros.com
Battleship Texas3527 Battleground Rd./281-479-2411The San Jacinto Battle-ground, home of the U.S.S. Texas,veteran of two World Wars, and a dozen campaigns. Tourson-board daily. Visit a museum of Texas history and the570-foot monument to the San Jacinto battle. Open daily10-5pm. •Visitas diarias a bordo. Visite un museo de historia deTexas y el monumento de 570 pies a la batalla de San Jacinto.
Contemporary Arts Museum5216 Montrose/713-526-3129 / www.camh.orgMajor local and nationally renowned artists’ works, post1945 American art, film, concerts and lectures byexhibiting artists. Open Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun.12-5pm.
Downtown Houston Tunnel SystemExplore 77 buildings, old and new, in the heart of down-town Houston, and experience the quantity and varietyof restaurants, shops, and services located 20 feet beneaththe streets of the nation's fourth largest city. Openweekdays during business hours. Free. For guided toursand self-guiding tour publications, call DiscoverHouston Tours at (713) 222-9255
The Three Little PigsJuly 22, 11:00 amA bilingual (Spanish/English) show aboutthree brothers, one messy, one a daydreamer,and the last who always has a plan for thefuture. They are Pig Scouts, the pride ofyouthful swine dom, and they must set upcamp to earn their merit badges. Now, whois that unfamiliar scout master who will bejudging their work? It's the Wolf, Big Bad tobe specific, that's who!Produced by Theatre Under The Stars
Jack and the Beanstalk / July 23, 11:00 amEnter an enchanted world of dancing cows,hysterical chickens, a singing harp, magicalbeans, and a Giant who lives in a castle inthe sky. Poor Jack can't seem to doanything right. He sells the cow for beans,climbs the beanstalk, gets caught trying tosteal the Giant 's Golden Goose, and hastrouble finding his way back home. By theend of this special tale, the cow is returned,the chicken learns how to lay golden eggsand the silly Giant teaches Jack a valuablelesson about dealing with others. A newmusical adaptation, written and directed byHarold J. Haynes.Produced by Express Children's Theatre
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston1001 Bissonnet/713-526-1361 / www.mfah.orgFabulous sculpture garden, European and Americanmasters of renown, African and Egyptian artifacts and acollection of Remington westerns. Open Tue.-Sat.,10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm; and Sun., 12:15-6pm.
The Health Museum1515 Hermann Dr./713-521-1515thehealthmuseum.orgInteractive museum for all ages features: a walk-throughtour of the Amazing Body Pavilion, hands-on scienceclasses in the DeBakey Science Learning Center, filmsand special programs in the McGovern Theater; andinteractive discovery carts. 9am-5pm, Tues.-Sat; Noon-5, Sun; extended free hours on Thurs., 2-5pm. Adm $6;children 4-12, students and senior citizens, $5.
Houston Museum of Natural Science,Wortham Theatre IMAX, Burke BakerPlanetariumHerman Park, 1 Herman Circle Drive/713-639-4600639-IMAX or visit www.hmns.orgThe forth largest attended museum in the country.Visitors can tour state-of-the-art exhibit halls, explorethe universe, stroll through a tropical rainforestfilled with live butterflies and enjoy a large formatfilm adventure. Open Mon-Sat 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun 11a.m. - 5 p.m. General admission tickets to permanentexhibit halls are $9 for adults, $7 children (3-11) andseniors (62+).
HOUSTONThe Natural Science Museum has a lot of stuff. There arepermanent collections of minerals, natural historyexhibits, a planetarium with laser shows and an Imaxtheater, a butterfly habitat, a paleontology exhibit withdinosaurs,and a new chemistry hall. This place is verycrowded, especially on weekends, and you should callin advance for reservations for the Imax, planetariumand butterfly exhibit.
The Cockrell ButterflyCenter at the HoustonMuseum of NaturalScience is a stunning,living exhibit thatshowcases hundreds oflive butterflies in a
naturalistic rainforest setting. The central conservatoryis a dramatic three-story glass cone filled with tropicalplants and exotic butterflies. During a typical visit, onecan expect to see 50 to 60 different species of the world’slargest and most colorful butterfly species, flyingthrough the balmy air, hovering over flowers or sippingfruit juice – and occasionally, landing on visitors!
Downtown Aquarium Sea creatures of every shape andsize are on view at the Downtown Aquarium. TheSunken Temple exhibit reveals the wonders of ancientMayan culture and the underwater world, while ajourney on the Shark Voyage gives you an intimate viewof the ocean's most infamous predators. A great placefor family fun, the aquarium also features outdoorattractions such as the 100-foot Diving Bell FerrisWheel and the Dancing Fountains. Drink and dine atthe Aquarium Restaurant or the Dive Lounge. Andwhile there, make sure to check out the new whitetigers exhibit.
Space Center Houston is the visitor center for NASA'sJohnson Space Center. It's the product of the joint effortsof NASA and DisneyImagineering. Easilythe most popularattraction in theHouston area, there'snothing like it any-where else in theworld. You'll findplenty of exhibits andactivities to interest both adults and children.
Western Dreamin’We know your child’s dreams are as big as the wild west.Whether they're dreaming aboutriding and roping on the ranch orracing into first place around thebarrels, Cavender’s has the hats,belts, boots, jeans and western shirtskids love!With a selection that can't be beat,and a price that won't break yourbudget, you can't go wrong! Comeon in and shop the latest styles thatwill make your little cowboy orcowgirl's dreams come true.
The Battleship Texas is docked near the San JacintoMonument. The Texas fought in both World Wars, andhas recently been extensively repaired. You can wanderall over the ship, above and below deck.
KEMAHThe Kemah Boardwalk is a hotel and restaurant destina-tion in which also features a small selection of amuse-ment rides. The main attractions of the 35-acre complexare its many restaurants, recreational sailing, and rides.
GALVESTONRailroad Museum, shopping and Victoriana on theStrand, trolley to the ocean side. Rent a bicycle or skatesand cruise along the 10 mile seawall.
Moody Gardens has a 3D IMAX, a white sand beach, anindoor rainforest and beautiful landscaping.
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Step into a whimsical factory and stare straight into the future! The Children's Museum ofHouston's Matter Factory offers a glimpse into the concepts of materials science, includingproperties of matter and potential uses for different substances and smart materials.
* Explore how molecules and atoms are the building blocks of matter * Investigate materials and solve "factory" problems* Test the density, conductivity and viscosity of different materials* Interact with what scientists call "smart" materials – materials which haveproperties that can be dramatically changed!
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HOUSTON CONCIERGE ASSOCIATION’S ANNUALGENERAL MANAGERS RECOGNITION DINNERMONDAY JUNE 14TH AT SMITH & WOLLENSKY
The HCA’s annualevent was held atthe beautiful Smith &WollenskySteakhouse inHighland Village.General ManagerJohn Saleeby andthe staff – ChrisLouis, Kara Evans,Liliana Estrada didan outstanding job.The 60 plusattendees, with over20 Hotel Managerswere greeted by thesmooth sounds ofGullermo Serpasand tasty appetizersupon arrival. Newlyelected PresidentKim Murraycommenced thedinner andintroduced theguests and theevent’s special guestspeaker – Mr. GregOrtale, PresidentGreater HoustonConvention andVisitors Bureau.Upon departure allthe guests weregiven a gift fromPresident KimMurray. A veryspecial thanks toSmith & Wollenskyfor their continuedsupport of theAssociation and forthis wonderfulevening that wasundoubtedly oneof the mostsuccessful in thehistory of the HCA.
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BooksBrown Book Shop / Technical1517 San Jacinto @ Leeland713-652-3937 / fax713-652-1911800-423-1825www.brownbookshop.com.Technical publications, Codes, Standards, MapDirectories and reference materials from mosttechnical Societies and publishers. Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm, Thurs 8:30 am-7pm, Sat: 10am-5pm.Our knowledgeable sales staff has wide experienceserving the needs of visitors to Houston.
GalleriesHanson GalleriesUptown Park/713-552-1242Memorial City Mall/713-984-1242hansongalleries.comVoted the No. 3 retailer in the nation and the firstin Texas awarded a Top Ten spot by NicheMagazine, this beautiful gallery displays a stunningarray of handblown glass, sculptures, Raku, wall artand fountains. Looking for that unique gift?Hanson Galleries have an excellent selection ofjewelry boxes, perfume bottles, Judaica jewelry,miniatures and kaleidoscopes.
Perimeter Gallery2365 E. Rice Blvd. / 713-521-5928www.perimiterart.com.A full service Gallery in Rice Village with a vari-ety of choices – Creative Custom Framing,Sculptures, Framed Local and International Art,Etched Glass and more. Also offering Corporateand Personal Art Consultation.
Jewelers
Wright Pawn6218 Westheimer / 713-780-2274www.wrightpawn.comEstablished in 1975, and purchased by the Wrightfamily in 1992. We specialize in diamonds, estatejewelry, designer and signed jewelry, fine watches,gold jewelry, broken and scrap gold, sterlingflatware, antiques, crystal, designer handbags, cam-eras, electronics - most anything of value.
Limousine ServiceMerlo’s Charters andLimousine713-742-0774 / 1-866-367-5466www.merloscharters.com
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Providing the best in luxury transportation for alloccasions, nights out on the town, bachelor(ette)parties or airport transfers. Featuring a well keptfleet of limousines, sedans and mini buses.
Liquor/WineSpec’s Liquor Warehouse2410 Smith St. @ W. Gray /713-526-87878102 Westheimer / 713-780-2573www.specsonline.comA whole lot more store. The largest selection ofliquor and wines in Houston. Large walk-in cigarhumidor, gourmet foods, upscale deli and crystalglassware. Friendly staff helps make your shoppinga pleasure. Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm.
LuggageLuggage & Leather5111 Richmond / 713-552-9290www.luggageandleather.comFamily owned and operated since 1981. Ourextensive inventory of name brand merchandiseallows the consumer to choose the quality andprice of merchandise that best fits their lifestyle.
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ShoesBrucettes4920 San Felipe 713.993.0022/800.229.00221520 W. Bay Area Blvd. 713.941.1170www.brucettes.com“The shoes you want on you”. Brucettes Shoesoffers the largest selection of fashion and designershoes in the Southwest. Carrying sizes from 3 to14, in widths from 5A to EE, Brucettes has every-thing you’re looking for in fine footwear.
Specialty ShopsThe Briar Shoppe2412 Times/713-529-6347 www.briarshoppe.comHouston’s oldest and largest Cigar & Pipe shop.Fine cigars, Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigarettes, Liquors,Wines & Spirits.
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American / AmericanoHard Rock Cafe502 Texas (Bayou Place)/281-479-7025Enjoy the famous restaurants tasty Rock'n Roll Chili ortake a juicy bite of legendary Hamburger, Chicken, Fish,Salads and Giant Desserts are also on the menu. Don'tforget to bring home a Hard Rock Houston tee-shirt.
Goode’s Armadillo Palace5015 Kirby Drive/713-526-9700A veritable Old West Saloon with a true feel of the late1800’s! A full restaurant and bar with Live Texas Music 5days a week!
Bar & GrillBubba’s Sports Bar & Grill6225 Washington Avenue / Phone: (713) 861-7161Locally owned and operated for more than 24 years in thesame location, Bubba’s Sports Bar & Grill offers a wideselection of grill favorites in a sporty, inviting atmosphere.From breakfast to lunch to dinner, our restaurant onlyoffers the finest food at the best prices. Happy Hour:Monday–Friday 2 p.m.–7 p.m. Live Entertainment, callfor schedule.
Bistro / CafeCafe Express12 Houston LocationsCafe Express' extensive, mouthwatering menu featurestraditional American favorites, each with a uniquegourmet twist. The fast casual experience combines fresh
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high-quality food with the convenience of self-servicethat allows you to enjoy a quick lunch or a leisurely glassof wine with dinner. Fresh - Causal - Lunch - Dinner -Happy Hour -ToGo, visit www.cafe-express.com.
Breakfast / DesayunoThe Buffalo Grille3116 Bissonnet (at Buffalo Speedway)/713-661-36631301 Voss (at Woodway)/713-784-3663Voted best breakfast in Houston by the Zagat survey.Texas-sized Pancakes, Pecan Smoked Bacon, legendaryMexican Breakfasts, bottomless cups of serve-yourselfcoffee. Casual atmosphere, heaping portions, moderateprices. Lunch daily. Sun 8am to 2pm;Mon 7am to 2pm;Tues-Fri 7am to 9pm; Sat 8am to 9pm.
Casual DiningThe Buffalo Grille3116 Bissonnet (at Buffalo Speedway)/713-661-36631301 Voss (at Woodway)/713-784-3663Enjoy delicious daily lunch & dinner specials in a relaxedcasual atmosphere. Heaping portions, moderate prices andHouston’s best breakfast voted by the Zagat survey. Sun8am to 2pm;Mon 7am to 2pm; Tues-Fri 7am to 9pm; Sat8am to 9pm.
DelicatessenKenny & Ziggy's New York DelicatessenRestaurant2327 Post Oak Blvd. (in the Galleria)/713-871-8883
No matter what you order, you'll discover the best delifood west of the Hudson River as well as generous por-tions that will make your eyes pop! Come hungry andenjoy. Open: Mon-Fri 7-9, Sat-Sun 8-9.
Healthy / FitMy Fit Foods(4 locations)Meyerland 4880 Beechnut 713-664-5326 / Kirkwood14092 Memorial Dr 281-556-8616 / Shepherd 2608 S. Shepherd 713-651-1110 / Uptown Park 1151-8 Uptown park Blvd. 832-384-1650 My Fit Foods is dedicated to only quality foods My FitFoods will only serve food that has the following quali-ties - Food that is truly tasty and healthy, Low glycemiccarbohydrates that your body will not store as fat,Properly portioned meals designed to fuel your metabo-lism and burn that fat, Meat that is 90 percent or leaner.Visit one of our four convenient locations. Office andHotel delivery available, call for details.
IndianGourmet India13155 Westheimer @ Eldridge/281/493-5435Gourmet India Restaurant has a flair for the finer intrica-cies of Indian Cuisine. Years of experience and devotionhave come together to bring a treat unique to theHouston area, and create the Passage to Culinary Delight!Open 7 days a week. Lunch from 11am - 2:30pmweekdays, 11am - 3pm weekends. Dinner 5:30 - 10:30pmSunday to Thursday and 5:30 - 11pm on Friday andSaturday.
India's5704 Richmond/713-266-0131Serving superb Indian cuisine for over two decades. Magical creationsof grilled marinated meats and seafood, plus a heavenly variety of bar-becue breads. The rice and vegetable specialties are meals in themselves.Gourmet buffet lunch or á la carte lunch and dinner daily. Catering.
Italian / Italianoarcodoro ristorante italiano @ bar5000 Westheimer #120/713-621-6888A stunning display of whole fish and antipasta draw youforward as the rustic elegance and Sardinian influences ofthis Northern Italian jewel sweep you away to theMediterranean. Breads and pizza from the wood-firedoven, Tuscan influenced pastas & authentic Sardiniandishes await.
Arturo”s Uptown Italiano1180-1 Uptown Park Blvd. / 713-621-1180This great Italian restaurant by Bill Sadler and ArturoBoada, will charm you with its Tuscan gold hues inter-spersed with limestone walls, a whimsical mural, redbooths, soaring ceilings, soft lighting, romantic music androsewood floors. And thusly charmed, the New ItalianCuisine will sweep you off your feet. Open for lunchfrom 11am M-F and straight through until dinner. DinnerM -W until 10 and Thurs-Sat till 11. The bar stays openuntil the last romantic couple takes their leave.
Mexican / Mexicano1308 Cantina1308 Montrose Blvd./713-807-8996www.eltiempocantina.comA unique Mexican Restaurant that has captured theunforgettable flavors of Hardwood Grilled Seafood andFajitas. Featuring Gourmet Seafoods and other SpecialtyItems such as Veal Sweetbreads, Chilies en Nogada,Grilled Swordfish with Coconut Recado and Margaritas.
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1308 Cantina features a relaxing Patio, Sunday Brunchand Scenic Views of Montrose, Midtown and DowntownHouston. Complete with Private Dining Areas for Partiesand Business Meetings, conveniently located at 1308Montrose Blvd for you to casually dine… with friends,family or networking with your business associates.
El Tiempo Cantina3130 Richmond Ave. (between Buffalo Speedway andKirby)/713-807-1600 and 5602 Washington Ave. 713-681-3645 www.eltiempocantina.comFirst Rate Mexican fare, specializing in quality meats. Topnotch verde tamal, enchiladas, chili rellenos are tradition-al favorites with sweet finishes such as orange flan,sopapillas and empañadas. Continuous service.
Guadalajara Mexican Bar & GrillWest: 9799 Katy Fwy./713-461-5300, South: 2925Southwest Fwy./713-942-0772, Woodlands: 27885 I-45North/713-362-0774, Downtown: 1201 San Jacinto713-650-0101Houston’s home for fine Mexican food. Settle in at our table andenjoy favorites like marinade fajitas, melt in your mouth enchi-ladas and spicy campeche, or choose from one of many creationsunique to our kitchen. With four convenient locations in theHouston area, you are never too far away from a great meal in anauthentic “Hacienda Style” atmosphere. Whether you have agroup of two or two hundred, our chefs always cook to perfec-tion, and serve you with a fiesta attitude.
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SpanishTinto’s Spanish Restaurant and Wine Bar2015 W. Gray @ Shepherd / 713-522-1330Tintos offers a wide variety of traditional and modernSpanish tapas that have Cuban and South American influ-ences along with a large selection of Spanish wines as wellas wines from all over the world. Weekends featureFlamenco dancing and live Spanish music. Come join usfor paella, music and great wines (that you can buy andtake home)on our patio.
Steaks & SeafoodDel Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House5061 Westheimer (in the Galleria) Suite 8060/713.355.2600Del Frisco's is renowned for its luxurious style, prime beef and extensivecellar of more than 1,800 wine selections, offers only the best selection ofmeats and seafood, with prime beef as its headliner. This spectacular13,000-square-foot eatery boasts soaring windows that overlook theswanky Galleria skyline and a second-story mezzanine which features itsown bar.
Jimmy G's307 N. Belt E. near Intercontinental Airport/281-931-7654Fresh Gulf seafood prepared according to Louisiana tradi-tions. Specialties include crawfish ettouffé, fresh snapperand seafood gumbo.
The Rainbow Lodge2011 Ella Blvd. @ T.C. Jester/713-861-8666http://www.rainbow-lodge.comDine on contemporary regional cuisine in a lovely logcabin setting on an acre of ground. The eclectic menuranges from exotic game, prime beef, impeccably freshseafood & scrumptious desserts. Open Lunch, Dinner andSunday Brunch. Closed Mon.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House6213 Richmond Avenue / 713-789-2333Serving the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled ina trademark 1,800° oven & served sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & othermeat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalostrip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, includingseven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & anextensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines.
Shula’s Steak House1200 Louisiana (in the Hyatt Regency)713-375-4777Shula's Steak House, themed after Don Shula and the 1972Miami Dolphins serves "The SHULA CUT®," Premium BlackAngus Beef which is the Best Beef Money Can Buy. We inviteyou to join us for an unforgettable experience.
Smith & Wollensky4007 Westheimer at Highland Village713-621-7555The Highland Village location features the distinctiveSmith & Wollensky steakhouse décor of painted forestgreen wood trim on white with latticework flourisheswith an interior of polished wood floors and brass trim.This 12,000 square foot restaurant can seat up to350 guests.
The Capitol Grille5365 Westheimer/713-623-4600Our impressive menu of nationally renowned dry agedsteaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinaryimagination as our award-winning wine list of more than5,000 bottles awakens your inner sommelier. Experiencefirsthand why the American Culinary Federation recent-
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ly bestowed upon us their “Achievement of ExcellenceAward.” Serving dinner 7days a week starting at 5pm.Private luncheons available
Todai Restaurant7620 Katy Fwy. @ MarqE Entertainment Center713-682-0009Todai features a 160-foot seafood buffet counter brimmingwith over 40 kinds of sushi and over 15 dishes are servedat both the fresh salad bar and hot entree island. A newlyadded Brazilian Churrascaria-style grill roasts the finestcuts of meat to be carved tableside by our expert andattentive staff, ensuring a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Truluck’s Steak & Stone Crab5350 Westheimer/713-783-7270Dine in elegance at this captivating & original restaurantwhere fashionable atmosphere is taken to the limit. Onlythe freshest seafood, hand selected beef and Stone Crab sofresh in the water today, on your plate tomorrow. Nowfeaturing 90 delicious wines by the glass.
SushiKata Robatab Sushi + Grill3600 Kirby @ Richmond Ave. / 713-526-8858Kata Robata is Houston’s premiere sushi and Japanesetapas restaurant located near the crossroads of Highway 59and Kirby. Featuring an exclusive menu from ExecutiveChef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi, Kata Robata is a one-of-a-kind journey through the world of traditional Japanesecuisine. Be it grilled meats, vegetables or sushi, LetHori-san be your guide.
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Bar & GrillClub 300925 Bunker Hill Rd. (713) 343-5778www.threehundred.com/houston.html300 Houston is the premier bowling and entertainmentvenue complete with a state of the art audio and visualsystem, onsite chef and impeccable service.
NightclubsBelvedere1131-01 Uptown Park Blvd (713) 552-9271/www.mercuryroom.comA unique, exciting experience that continues to raise the barfor Houston nightlife.
Meridian2128 Portsmouth St. (713) 533-1199www.meridianhouston.comHouston’s hottest club. Live acts. concerts, privateparties and special events.
PubsRichmond Arms5920 Richmond Ave. @ Fountainview/713-784-7722www.richmondarmsonline.comEnjoy a great selection of fine brews in a laid back atmos-phere. Over 80 beers on tap, Live English Premier Leaguesoccer & breakfast on Sat. & Sun.
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Stags Head2128 Portsmouth St./713-533-1199www.stagsheadpub.comThe flower-filled patio and twelve-point stag sitting above themain entrance define the exterior of this quaint, yet masculine,English watering hole.. Memories-or fantasies-of Manchesterwill rise as the aroma of U.K.-flavored dishes like Cornishpasties or the Landlord sandwich are placed on the table.
Sports Bar & GrillRookies Sports Bar & Grill305-B Sawdust Rd. The Woodlands/281-362-9610www.rookiessports.comRookies offers full bar, full service kitchen, great game room,tournaments and activities, live bands, DJ’s, karaoke and ofcourse all major sporting events on 35 screens. Rookies offersa unique combination of sports and live entertainment foundnowhere else in Houston.
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