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ENJOYHOUSTONM A G A Z I N E
ATTRACTIONS
SHOPPING
MUSEUMS
DINING GUIDE
CALENDAR
OTC
CONCERTS
THEATRE
SPORTS
ASTROS SCHEDULE
DYNAMO SCHEDULE
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MAY 2011
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Join us every Monday Night beginning at 4 PMwhen our entire selection of wines by the
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Half Priced Bottle Wine Nights
Laurenzo’s food is al l american.
I t ’s pr ime r ib, steaks, seafood and burgers. I t ’s a world class ki tchen. I t ’s fun and casual . I t ’s come as you are. I t ’s val-ue. I t ’s high qual i ty. I t ’s 100% al l natural beef. I t ’s f reshly baked bread, buns and muff ins. I t ’s a value pr iced lunch spot and a place to br ing your fami ly. I t ’s made from scratch dressings and desserts. I t ’s f resh herbs and veggies grown r ight out of our custom bui l t garden. I t ’s a restaurant where chefs bui ld the best burger in town by hand. I t ’s hand cut pasta made fresh dai ly. I t ’s good people, good food, good t imes and good pr ices. I t ’s r ight in the neighborhood. I t ’s one of a k ind.
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEIGHBORHOODS
ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING
HOUSE OF BLUES
MUSEUMS
DOWNTOWN
HOUSTON MAP
MARKET SQUARE
WASHINGTON AVENUE
MIDTOWN
UPTOWN PARK
GALLERIA UPPER KIRBY
NIGHTLIFE
DINING GUIDE
SPORTS
GOLF
CONTENTS
PUBLISHERMark R. LewisART DIRECTORCalvin Hart
Lewis Press LLC4615 Southwest Frwy #126
Houston, TX 77027For local advertising information, call
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Mark R. LewisPublisher
Dear Friend,
This Spring issue of Enjoy Houston Magazine includes April and May. Houston is rolling out the red carpet to college basketball devotees by hosting the NCAA Championship the first weekend in April. This issue we are celebrating the start of the Houston Astros drive to the World Series and the Houston Dynamos begins their quest to win the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Held in Houston's Reliant Center the first week in May, the Offshore Technology Conference is the world's largest event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration and environmental protection. Attendees arrive from over 120 countries around the world. To those visiting us from across the United States and around the world, Houston offers hotels of impeccable quality to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Our world-class restaurant scene offering American, International, Ethnic and Domestic fare, serving unparalleled seafood, sushi, steak, French, Italian, Tex-Mex, South American, Indian, Greek, Chinese, and BBQ. Houston, one of a handful of cities in the United States that can offer a major symphony, ballet, opera and theatre companies of worldwide acclaim. You will enjoy our famous Texas-size hospitality that will make your stay a memorable one.
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
FROM THE MAYORGreetings,
As Mayor of Houston, I extend a special welcome to the readers of Enjoy Houston Magazine, a pocketsize publication with a wealth of information provided for all visitors, tourists and convention delegates exploring our city.
More than 30 million people visit the Greater Houston area every year to experience our first class restaurants, appealing museums and thrilling sports arenas. I am delighted that Enjoy Houston Magazine gives our first time visitors a great introduction to our diverse city and all that Houston has to offer. I welcome all visiting dignitaries and conventioneers who arrive daily to enjoy the Houstonian experience. Please utilize Enjoy Houston Magazine for information, as it reveals our outstanding attractions, entertaining activities and our finest hotels for your stay in the City of Houston. Best wishes for much success, and I look forward to your continued support of our city.
Annise D. ParkerMayor
april 2011
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Mark R. LewisPublisher
Annise D. ParkerMayor
CALENDARBATTLE OF SAN JACINTO REENACTMENT
cats
WILLIE NELSON
april 2011
April 28
April 1-May 23
April 9
April 9 April 13
April 16
April 23 April 23
April 20April 16
NCAA Championship Reliant Center
April 2-4 April 6
April 7 Hairspray
Miller Outdoor Theatre
April 8 Lady Gaga
Toyota Center Natural Living Health Expo
Hyatt Regency Hotel
National Start Walking DayHouston Pavilion
Discovery Green’s BirthdayDiscovery Green
San Jacinto Day Festival San Jacinto Monument
The NCAA Division Men's Basketball Championship is held each spring featuring 65 college teams. March Madness in a 20 day tournament is staged in a single elimination format with the final four teams competing in the final game for the Championship.
Lady Gaga devotees will be treated to her Monster Ball performance and hits. Just Dance, Poker Face, Alejandro and more during her concert. In keeping with her flair for the theatrical, as well as her innovatine and creative spirit, the show promises to push the limits of a live concert experience,
This Expo is for personal health and green living. Information to assist in your path to wellness. and empowerment. Mind, Body, Spirit, Detox, Yoga, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant Diets, Meditation, Alternative Medicine and Holistic Aromatherapy.
A collection of true national trea-sures of the finest Impressionist and Post Impressionist paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The finest artists in France between the 1880's and 20th Century, Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Degas.
Your pets can receive spa treat-ments from local groomers, sam-ple delicious treats and the latest pet fashions. Interact with the top trainers to learn pet care tips. An agility course, pet talent and costume shows and contests, and the adoptable animals showcase.
Help fight hunger benefiting the Houston Food Bank. Five top area chefs will each prepare one of five courses. The Houston Food Bank feeds 137,000 hungry individuals each week by distributing food through 500 hunger relief agencies in 18 southwest Texas counties.
This Broadway and 8 Tony Award winning and Best Musical of 2002, is a musical comedy set in 1962 in Baltimore , Tracy Turnblad has big hair, big heart and big passion to dance. Never a part of the crowd, she wins a spot on a local TV dance show and becomes a teen idol.
This Country music legend icon and singer songwriter, author, poet, actor, activist, smooth singing, guitar playing folk musician has left his indelible mark with timeless songs and lyrics. On the Road Again, Georgia On My Mind and many more.
The annual celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto with a battle reenactment and a full day of music, entertainment, food, games set amidst living history. The dramatization of the decisive battle where General Sam Houston led his Texian soldiers to victory over Santa Anna and the Mexican army.
Ricky Martin's Live Black and White Tour and MTV Unplugged has sold out performances world wide. The Grammy winning superstar returns with his first new studio album. This Spanish album, Musica plus Alma plus Sexo is already the number one selling Latin Album.
Enjoy Midtown's creative and performing arts at all Midtown art galleries and cultural venues. Aritsts studios, galleries and collectives to view and purchase artwork from the artists studios, mixed media and performances, 60 featured artists showcased.
11th Annual Midtown Arts Tour Midtown
Celebrate the third anniversary of Houston's Discovery Green with a free performance by Galumpha, a trio of acrobatic dancers perform-ing movement magic and human architecture. This trio combines stunning acrobatics, comedy and inventive choreography.
Grab your sneakers and join hun-dreds who will gather Downtown with their suits and sneakers to the Houston Pavilions to get mov-ing during a 1 mile guided walk . This walk is to combat obesity and improve overall heart health. Box lunches will be provided.
Houston Pet ExpoReliant Center
TMC is the largest medical center in the world, with over 33.8 million square feet of patient care, education and research space. This architecural walking tour includes, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Anderson Cancer Center.
Impressionist & Post Impress.Museum of Fine Arts
11th Ann. Houston Food BankThe Houstonian Hotel
Texas Medical Center WalkTexas Medical Center
Ricky Martin in ConcertToyota Center
Willie Nelson in ConcertVerizon Wireless Theater
The longest running, most populartouring production in Broadway History. Enjoy the magic, the mystery, the memory of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about cats. Winner of 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, features 20 of Cat's timeless melodies.
April 12-17Cats
Broadway Across America
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Mozart's Requiem is one of music's greatest and most mysterious masterpieces. This magnificent piece of music performed with period accurate instruments and recreated in the style of the music's original performances.
May 1-23
May 10-15
May 12 May 14 May 14
May 17 May 18
Czech SpringFestSPJST Lodge
May 1 May 2-5
May 3 Power Ballads Sing Along
Continental Club
May 7 Dragon Boat Festival
Buffalo Bayou Mamma Mia
Broadway Across America
Josh Groban in ConcertToyota Center
Offshore Tech. ConferenceReliant Center
Celtic WomanToyota Center
A day of Traditional Czech music, dancing and food with bas-ketweaving demonstrations by Master Folk Artist Dana Ptacova and other vendors. The Dujka Brothers, Kovanda's Czech Band will entertian plus a Czech dinner, childrens games and auctions.
Dragon boat racing consists of 25 teams entering this competition which involves 250 meter sprints in tradi-tional Hong Kong style dragon boats. Throughout the days racing, a celebra-tion of Asian cultures takes place at Allens Landing with food, entertain-ment and activities for the whole family.
The smash hit Broadway Musical based on the songs of ABBA. The tale unfolds on a Greek island par-adise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughters quest to discover the identity of her father. ABBA's timeless songs with tales of love, laughter and friendship.
A collection of true national trea-sures of the finest Impressionist and Post Impressionist paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The finest artists in France between the 1880's and 20th Century, Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Degas.
In 2010 Bon Jovi was the top grossing wolrdwide tour according to Billboard an honor achieved for the second time in just three years. Globally, the Grammy Award win-ning band has sold more than 125 million albums and performed in over 50 countries.
Houston Grand Opera presents Puccini's Madame Butterfly, one of the artforms most popular and beloved operas. Lt. B.F. Pinkerton's wedding to Geisha Cio-Cio-San is abandoned and on the verge of povery with her young son waiting for with hopes of his return from war.
Aurora Picture Show and TUTS hosts a sing along extravanganza highlighting the best music videos from the 1980's. Rock out to your favorite 80's power ballads. Mixture of videos from Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Poison and Asia.
The Original Mud Run, a 10K race is a combination of regular citizens, civil servants, companies, teams, colleges and military personnel competing together through a series of boot camp obstacles surrounded by mud. The 6.2 mile course is for runners.
Celtic Woman, a smash hit around the world are awe inspiring vocalists along with mesmerizing Celtic violinist which continues to capture the hearts of fans across the country. The all female musical ensemble is the com-bination of Riverdance , Spice Girls and Pussycat Dolls to Celtic tunes.
The 24th Annual Art Car Parade will include over 250 mobile masterpieces. Local, national and international artists will transform everyday automobiles into one of a kind creations meant to amuse, inspire, enlighten and entertain. BYOG, lawn chairs, food and water.
The sludge monsters from the planet Zygon are invading Houston with original artwork by Tim Doyle and the story of Molly Sloan and her assistant Timmy Mendez. 1250 hand drawn full color images with 3 actors voicing dozens of characters to music.
The Intergalactic NemesesSociety for Performing Arts
The "Straight to You" Tour is Groban's first full scale global are-na tour since 2007. This American singer songwriter, musician, actor and record producer to date has sold over 24 million albums world-wide. Groban performs all of your favorite hits over the years.
Mozart’s RequiemWortham Center
The OTC is the world's largest foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. Over 75,000 attendees from 110 countries around the world and over 2000 companies will participate.
Bon Jovi in ConcertToyota Center
The MFAH presents the finest of the Venetian paintings collection of the National Galleries of Scotland. 25 masterworks consisting of 12 paintings and 13 drawings that include two of the greatest paintings, Titian's "Diana and Actaeon" and "Diana and Callisto".
Impressionist & Post Impress.Museum of Fine Arts
Madame ButterflyMiller Outdoor Theatre
Titan & the Golden Age ExhibitMuseum of Fine Arts
Houston Art Car ParadeDowntown
The Original Mud RunSam Houston Parkway
CALENDAR
May 28 May 22 - August 14 May 22
May 20
dragon boat race
mamma mia!houston art car parade
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CALENDAR
mamma mia!
May 2011
HOUSTON neighborhoodsA guide to neighborhoods in Houston, Texas, inlcuding Downtown,
the Galleria, Midtown, The Museum District, and the Heights
The downtown skyline is headquarters for the world's most influential oil companies, the home of Minute Maid Park's Houston Astros and the Toyota Center's Houston Rockets and AML Aeros. The George R. Brown Center holds renowned conventions and Downtown's Dis-covery Green is a twelve-acre park dedicated to preserving green space. The new Houston Pavil-ions is a mega complex of dining, shopping and entertainment.Dining in Downtown has created an exciting street and restaurant scene which also includes side-walk cafes. Main Street is alive with a teaming nightlife and great diversity in cultural cuisines. Historic 1 9th century Market Square is lined with great restaurants and bars. Downtown boasts resident companies in all of the four performing arts; Theatre, Opera, Ballet and Symphony.
DOWNTOWN
GALLERIASouth of Midtown, this has become one of Houston's hottest neigh-borhoods. Westheimer Boulevard caters to great dining experiences from casual walk-in ambiance to elegant white-tablecloth eateries. There's everything to please the palate from steaks to seafood, Asian to Indian to Italian, Greek and much more. Uptown Park with it's trendy European style piazza has its share of great restaurants, cafes, wine bars, and boutiques.
River Oaks caters to the old prestigious elite where million dollar mansions with lush manicured gardens lie behind gated entries. The Galleria is the fourth largest mall in the nation with spectacular glass atriums, balconies an ice rink and more than 375 stores internationally known and showcasing retail's elite.
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MIDTOWN
MUSEUM DISTRICTToward the end of Montrose Boulevard, the majestic Mecom Fountain marks the entrance to Houston's Museum District. Nestled among oak line streets are 18 world class museums ranging in scope from the arts to natural science, a world renowned children's museum, a health museum,
South of Downtown lays Midtown-an eclectic mixture of Houston's trendiest spots. Situated between Downtown and the Museum District, this neighborhood is home to young professionals who love their diverse dining pleasures, from Mediterra-nean, Tex Mex to churascaria sushi and seafood. On Saturday morning, Midtown's famous Farmers Market is open to rain or shine.
Midtown has it's share of art galleries. Flower Row lines Fannin Street with bargain flower shops just north of Main Street. South of Montrose, Westheimer Boulevard has unique antique shops, coffee houses and small diners. At sunset the Midtown nightlife scene with its bars, clubs and live music come together with the mellow sounds of Blues, Jazz and Hip Hop.
and chapels featuring art collections, punctuated by the lush acreage of Hermann Park. All museums have free hours. Included within the Natural Science Museum are the IMAX theatre, the Cockrell butterfly Center and the Burke Baker Planetarium. Hermann Park is home to the Houston Zoo, gardens and an 18-hole public golf course. The Texas Medical Center in-ternationally known for its patient care, research and medical education is a city in itself just across from Hermann Park.
THE HEIGHTSJust north of Downtown lies this diverse, low-key, laid-back small town com-munity known for it's Victorian homes, shady boulevards and quaint shops. It is Houston's largest historic area where the streets are lined with Victorian mansions and restored bungalows. This neighbor-
hood is known for over 100 National Register Historic Places. With five parks, walking and biking trails as well as many multi-colored painted homes, which all add to the charm of the heights. Many of Houston's local artists are home to self expression. Just Inside the Heights lies the Wash-ington Avenue Corridor, a three mile stretch with it's abundance of clubs, lounges, bars, wine bars and restaurants that cater to young professionals who indulge in the late nightlife.
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THE HEIGHTS
ATTRACTIONS / SHOPPINGAstro ToursMinute Maid Park713-259-TOUR 8687 Experience a private look at the behind-the-scenes stadium tour. Visit Union Station, the full size locomotrive that runs along 800 ft of track, the retractable roof, the Broadcasting Booth, Luxury Suites, the Press box, the Astros Dugout, Locker Room, Weight Room and Batting Cage. Walk-up tours are offered three times a day at 10am, 12pm and 2pm daily throughout the year. www.houstonastros.com
1435 Westheimer832-651-8477Come in, browse and look around. B.J. Oldies has been selling antiques for over 20 years. Treasures galore as you enter the past of endless rows of everything and anything you can imagine. From furniture to stain glass to jewelry to Look and Life Magazines and those items you thought were impossible to find. For the antique hunter, B.J's has it all and more. Sun-Mon 10am-8pm. www.bjoldiesantiques.com
B.J Oldies and Antiques Shop
Houston713-635-4000Take this Luxury Sevice between George Bush Inter.Terminal C and downtown destinations. A Great Money Saver just $4.50 one way. Stops include the following locations:Hilton Americas Hotel, George Brown Convention Center, Four Seasons Hotel METRO Rail Main St. Square Station, Marriott, The Hyatt Regency Houston and the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza.www.rideMETRO.com
Metro Direct Airport Service
Space Center Houston1601 NASA Parkway281-244-2100This new $70 million complex is the visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center. Journey behind historic Mission Control Center, the space vehicle mock up, Blastoff Theatre, Astronaut and Starship Gallery. Touch moon rocks and explore Kids Space. Spend the afternoon with an astronaut. Food, refreshments and fun for the whole family. www.spacecenter.org
1411 Uptown Park 713-840-8726New D'ivi Salon and Spa located in the Galleria in prestigious Uptown Park, this European upscale salon offers complete Body Treatments as Sea Salt Scrub with mineral rich Dead Sea salts and Warm Mud to Swedish, Deep Tissue and Hot Stone Massages. Facials as Rejuvenating to Microderma and Peels, manicures, waxing and complete hair stylist and treatments. Tues=Sat 9am-7pmwww.divisalon.com
D'ivi Salon
214 Travis Heritage Texas Properties713-582-6871 Downtown's number one Realtor, Terry Stanfield focuses on marketing the downtown and Midtown areas.His integrity, enthusiasm and attention to the needs of his clients has made him the top 25 Real Estate professional for 2009 and the top 100 realtors nationwide for 2010. Terry promises I will do whatever it takes to provide great service and get the job [email protected]
Terry Stanfield
225 Main St.713-247-0700Located downtown on Main St. Edible Arran-gements offers a beautiful selection of fresh fruit bouquets to make any occasion special from birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and client gifts. Our bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit arranged in a variety of delicious and stunning arrangements. Mon -Sat 8am-7pmwww.ediblearrangements.com
Edible Arrangements
Spring, Tx888-878-6746Welcome to the small, down-home atmosphere of Old Town Spring with its tree-lined streets and small, turn-of-the-century style shops. Shop in a variety of boutiques, art galleries, antiques, collectibles and furniture stores and great restaurants.Visit the 25th Annual Texas Crawfish and Music Festival 2011, May 13-14th, 20-21stwww.shopspringtexas.com
Old Town Spring
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MUSEUMS
Any day above ground is a good one is the motto of this museum that educates and preserves the rich heritage of the rich heritage of the funeral industry. Enter to explore the first Papal exhibit outside the Vatican and experience the burial rituals celebrated for Popes for more than 2000 years. See Civil War embalming on the battlefields and the 1900 Casket Factory authentically recreated set in the early 1900's. The Cowboy Coffins representing the Old West celebrating the Houston Rodeo. See the 1921 Rock Falls Hearse. www.nmfh.org
The Health Museum
Contemporary Arts Museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
Holocaust Museum
The Menil Collection
Czech Center Museum
1409 Sul Ross St.713-524-9839
National Funeral Museum
Rothko Chapel
415 Barren Springs Dr.281-876-3063
1 Westcott St.713-639-7750This collection of American decorative Fine Arts is housed at the Ima Hogg Estate surrounded by 14 acres of woodlands and gardens in River Oaks. More than 5000 pieces from 1620-1870. www.mfah.org/bayoubend
Bayou Bend Museum Houston Center of Contemporary Craft4848 Main St 713-529-4848The exhibitions of art made of glass, fiber, clay, metal and wood from artists around the country are enhanced by visits with local artists in their studio workshops, gallery talks and studio demonstrations. www.crafthouston.org
4011 Yupon St713-521-3990Home of the only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size in the Western Hemisphere. The glass and dark wood chapel creates a spiritual muse-um space for the magnificent restored frescos. Admission to is free of charge Wed-Sun. www.menil.org/visit/byzantine.php
1515 Sul Ross St713-525-9400This tranquil landmark is one of the most important pri-vately held collections of 20th century art. Includes, ancient and contemporary art including works by Warhol, Rothko, Pollock, Johns and Rauschenberg and renowned surrealist works. Admission is always free.www.menil.org
1001 Bissonnet St713-639-7300A collection of true national treasures some 50 of the finest Impressionist and Post-impressionist paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The collection ranks among the finest of any museum in the world and features some of the finest artists in France between the 1880's and the early 20th Century. Artists as Van Gogh, Manet, Monet, Cezanne, Renoir, Degas, Lautrec and others. This exhibition offers an overview of one of the greatest periods and movements that changed the course of Art History. An illlustrated catalogue explores these paintings in depth. www.mfah.org
Museum of Fine ArtsBuffalo Soldiers Museum1834 Southmore Blvd.713-942-8920A collection of artifacts that honors the history of African-Americans in the military, called Buffalo Soldiers for their fierce fighting ability against superior odds in American History. www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com
5216 Montrose Blvd713-284-8250This award-winning all metal structure is one of the oldest museums in the country, fea-turing rotating exhibitions of the best and most exciting interna-tional, national and regional art. www.camh.org
4920 San Jacinto Blvd.713-528-2060The only Baroque Style Palace in Houston. This beautiful Museum was created to celebrate, share and promote the rich cultural abundance of major Slavic ethnic group and their History. The center features antique furniture, pottery, ceramics and paintings. www.czechcenter.org
1515 Hermann Dr713-521-1515The Texas Medical Center presents Houston's most interactive science learning center. Explore the incredible hands-on human body exhibit and explore other exciting health-education experiences. www.thehealthmuseum.org
5401 Caroline St.713-942-8000Its permanent exhibit: Bearing Witness A Community Remembers chronicles the Holocaust accounts of Houston area Holocaust survivors. This memorial promotes the awareness of the dangers of hatred and prejudice. www.hmh.org
Mark Rothko, one of Americas great abstract expressionists donated fourteen of his incredible floor to ceiling mural can-vases which encircle the interior of the chapel. A place where religion, art and architecture intermingle. A place for meditation and prayer for all faiths. On the plaza, Barnet Newman's majestic sculpture, Broken obelisk stands in memory of Dr. Matin Luther King Jr. Free admission, Donations are welcome. www.rothkochapel.org
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La Carafe813 Congress St. 713-229-93991860 makes this Historical Landmark the oldest known bar in Houston’s downtown Market Square. This wine bar is a hidden gem of candle lit intimacy to sounds of a by gone era as a fine vintage wine. An intimate balcony and a selected wine list is the perfect duo to embrace the past, and toast the future. Most romantic bar in all of Downtown. Mon-Sun 1pm-2am
Warren's Inn307 Travis St. 713-247-9207This Historical watering hole in Houston is the Inn on Market Square where the drinks are poured Texan Tall and local characters hang out to hear classic jukebox music. Great prices for homemade soups and chili served daily. Great Old Texan Heritage and best bar for great con-versations.Mon-Fri 11am-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun and Holidays 2pm-2am
Sunny's Bar902 Capitol St. 713-224-3200Located in the heart of downtown, this new bar caters to everyone. Great prices, good music and games all promote a relaxed atmosphere for all to unwind after work or hang out and have fun with friends'. Try our pool tables, shuffleboard, foosball and darts while listening to your favorite music. Mon-Sat 2pm-2amwww.sunnysbar.com
360 Sports Lounge4601 Washington Ave 713-677-0398This new upscale sports bar and lounge on the Washington Corridor strip is the place to watch your favorite sports teams with LCD T.V.'s throughout the entire lounge and wide screen T.V.'s over the bar. Great selection of beers and liquors along with delicious appetizers, Burgers to Pizzas. Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 3pm-7pm. www.360sportslounge.com
Houston Pavilions 713-337-7383This Texas original rock n roll dueling piano bar, with two baby Grand Pianos is a sing along, clap along,drink along,have one helluva good time along bar. playing all your favorite hits from Beatles to Willie Nelson, Billy Joel, Elton John and Frank Sinatra. Full liquor Bar. Wed-Sat 7pm-2am, 8pm showtimewww.petesduelingpianobar.com
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1204 Caroline St. 800-745-3000The anchor for the Houston Pavilions is the House of Blues. The Blues resonates through the streets of downtown. Impressive stage and acoustic settings. Featured artists and tour dates are showcased in the full page ad in the Attractions Section of the magazine.www.houseofblues.com/houston
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The Tasting Room1101 Uptown Park 713-993-9800A casual and elegant European-style wine bar and cafe. Live music 7 days a week; rotating schedule. Jazz Brunch Buffet every Sunday 11am-3pm www.tastingroomwine.com
1204 Caroline St. 888-402-5837House of Blues world inspiring gospel music and performances highlight an incredible Sunday Brunch Buffet featuring hot and cold breakfast and lunch items. www.houseofblues.com
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2811 Bammel Lane 713-529-1314The nightly glitz of New York's live entertainment is evident in this quaint country cottage Tues-Sat featuring Sharon Montgomery, Deborah Baily, Kayce Glasse and other recording stars. www.philanddereks.com
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BUFFALO GRILLE3116 Bissonnet St. 713-661-3663This Family Tradition famous for serving Houston's best breakfast, lunch and dinner for the past 20 yrs. Breakfast is Huevos Rancheros, rellanos, burritos, hot cakes, French Toast and omelettes. Lunch and dinner specialties as chicken and dumplings, catfish, pork chops, chicken fried steak and a vari-ety of sandwiches. Vegetable sides complimented by beer and wine. Mon-7am-2pm,Tues-Fri 7am-9pm,Sat 8am-2pm www.thebuffalogrille.com
BYRD’S MARKET & CAFE420 Main St. and Prairie 713-225-0100Byrd's Market is a fresh market and chef driven gourmet restau-rant featuring casual dining from hearty breakfast dishes and locally roasted coffees to great burgers, fresh fish and chicken and pastas for lunch and dinner. Daily specials created from local sea-sonal ingredients as well as the entre sized salads are a great healthy choice. The grocery section offers, local fresh produce, fresh baked breads, basic and specialty grocery items and cheeses. Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-6pmwww.byrdsmarket.com
HOBBIT CAFE 2243 Richmond Ave. 713-526-5460 The Hobbit Cafe represents the best of Tolkien's Middle Earth. Jack Nicholson and Neil Young have visited this shire from the quaint Tudor style to the white picket fence and patio to an interior of mystical artwork. Bountiful salads and soups to delicious wholesome sandwiches, burgers to vegetarian dish-es. To die for desserts as key lime pie. Great Sunday Brunch.Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-9pmwww.myhobbitcafe.com
LAURENZO’S4412 Washington Ave. 713-880-5111On Washington the best Prime Rib and steaks. Watch all your sport venues on Hi-Def T.V.'s. Great Salads, Succulent Prime Rib, chicken pork, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and steaks, all cooked to your perfection. All entrees served with delicious sides. Desserts as Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Bread Pudding and cheesecake. Great selection of liquors, wine and beer.Sun-Tues 11am-9pm, Wed-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm www.laurenzos.net
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MAX’S WINE DIVE4720 Washington Ave 713-880-8737Critically acclaimed in 2008 as one of the top 10 places to eat in Texas. Gourmet comfort food is exciting and hip. Max's clas-sics as Kobe burgers, sliders, oysters and mussels to Max's fried egg sandwich, Max and Cheese and the Haute Dog. Brunch includes Eggs Benedict, Eggs Max, French Toast and RVP Pancakes. Award winning selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Mon-4pm-10pm, Tues-Wed 4pm-mid, Thurs-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 11am-10pm www.maxswinedive.com
PHIL & DEREK’S2811 Bammel Lane 713-529-1314The ambiance is reminiscent of a quaint country cottage coupled with nightly glitz New York cabaret entertainment. Entrees as Big Jim's Gumbo, Baked Salmon, Prime Rib, Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce, to an extensive lunch buffet. To die for desserts as Peach Cobbler and White Chocolate Bread Pudding. A well stocked wine bar to your favorite liquors. Sunday Brunch Buffet indulges in, crepes, omelets, meats, salads and bottomless Mimosas. Mon-Sunday 11am-2pm www.philanddereks.com
RED LION PUB2316 S. Shepherd Dr. 713-782-3030This traditional neighborhood British pub with its warm wood, leather, brass and fireplace leads to an inviting outside patio offers traditional British pub favorites as Shepherds pie, Bangers Mash and famous fish and Chips along with burgers and sandwiches. Daily specials as filet Mignon, roast lamb and an English fry-up Breakfast on Sat and Sun. Wide variety of ales, malts, beers and darts. Mon-Wed 11:30am-12pm, Thurs-Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 11:30am-12pm www.redlionhouston.com
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CHINESECHINA GARDEN 1602 Leeland St. 713-652-0745Family owned for over 40 yrs. Lunch is fast and courteous, as officers and judges, meet for great Chinese dishes. Lemon Chicken, beef, pork and seafood. Dinner, appetizers, and entrees as Szechuan Shrimp, and Cabbage Chicken, served with egg roll and rice. Liquor and wine. Mon-Thurs11am-9:30pm, Fri11am-10:30pm,Sat-Sun 5pm-10:30pmwww.chinagardenhouston.com
ETHIOPIANBLUE NILE9400 Richmond Ave. 713-782-6882One of the best family owned ethnic restaurants. Enjoy the unique taste of Ethiopian dishes as you eat with your hands. Vegetarian dishes as Kik Alicha, split peas, Atkilt Wot with cabbage and carrots. Blue Tibs or beef cubes and Doro Wot of chicken sauce. The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony brewed in traditional pots a must. Mon-Friday 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-11pmwww.bluenilerestaurant.comFweweweewDFdddPIGREEK
ALEXANDER THE GREAT 3055 Sage 713-622-2794In a Greek ambiance, the traditional Greek dishes are prer-pared using only the freshest ingredients as signature entrees as Spanokopita, Dolmathes, Moussaka, and lamb to delicio-pus desserts as Baklava and Tiramisu. Live music and belly dancing are featured every Friday and Satruday. Full liquor bar serving Greek wines and liquors. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri- 11am-12pm, Sat 11am-2am, Sun 12pm-9pmwww.alexanderthegreat.com
NIKO NIKOS301 Milam 713-528-0966This Greek Family owned, has been serving authenic Greek food for over 30 yrs. Gyros, Souvlakis, calamari, chicken kebob and Philly Cheesesteak are served in warm pitas with sweet onions, tart and creamy Tzatziki sauce. French Fries rough cut skin on, Juicy kabobs and Greek salads with large slabs of feta. Keftedes, Moussaka, Felafel, Doltmathes and Spanokopita. Baklava, and rice pudding. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri- 11am-12pm, Sat 11am-2am, Sun 12pm-9pmwww.nikonikos.com
INDIA’S5704 Richmond Ave. 713-266-0131A Passage to India describes this culinary experience. Sample cultural diversity from the Himalayas to the Ganges. Lunch begins with India's fabulous Buffet of hot and cold dishes from salads to vegetables to chicken, lamb, shrimp, curries, and basmati rice and fresh baked Nann. Dinner of Sang Paneer to Tandori Chicken. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10:30pmwww.indiasrestauranthouston.com
KIRAN’S4100 Westheimer Rd. 713-960-8472Located in the Galleria, Chef Kiran Verma's fine dining Indian restaurant fuses the influence of Northern India with a deli-cious blend of Indian, American and French styles with excit-ing combinations of herbs and spices. Decadent desserts and impressive wine selectionis is chef Kiran's choice. Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, dinner, Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm Lunchwww.kiranshouston.com
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ITAlIANBUCA DI PEPPO 5192 Buffalo Speedway 713-665-2822Buca Di Peppo serves authentic Italian cuisine, in a vintage traditional setting. Dishes are served family-style meantto be shared by everyone at the table, Two sizes are Buca. Small feeds up to three and Buca Large feeds up to six. Famous Spaghetti and half-pound meatballs, pasta and chicken Delicious desserts, Great family atmosphere, classic music.Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm www.michelangelosrestaurant.comBUCA DI PEPPO
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MICHELANGELO’S307 Westheimer Rd. 713-524-7836The most romantic Italian restaurant in Houston. The infamous live tree growing through the roof alongside piano played favorites from Sinatra to Broadway. Tiramisu and Creme Brulee. Sunday brunch for bottomless mimosas Crab Omelete, Eggs Benedict and Cured Salmon. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm www.michelangelosrestaurant.comL
SORRENTO415 Westheimer Rd. 713-527-0609In Midtown, elegance and fine dining is evident with white linen tablecloths, crystal, soft lighting and candlelight. The marble top bar and the piano to wine selections from Tuscany to Calif. Antipasti and zuppes to Braised veal, spicy Cioppino, Chilean Sea Bass to shrimp, lobster and lamb. Rich decadent desserts with coffee and liquors. Sunday Brunch with mimosas. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Lunch, Mon-Sat 5pm-11pm Dinner, Sun 11am-10pmwww.sorrentohouston.com
CAFE LAYALMidtown - 200 Gray St 713-651-0939Galleria - 6328 Richmond Ave. 713-266-5959 This Houston Casbah serves delicious Mediterranean and Mideastern cuisine. Hummus to Tubuli to sandwiches of beef, chicken Shawarmas and Gyros to wraps, subs and burgers. Entrees as Kabobs, Plates and sides. Desserts, coffee and smoothies. Belly Dancing and smoking hookahs on the outside patios. Mon-Sun 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-3am www.cafelayalgrill.com
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MEXICAN/TEX-MEXDONERAKI7705 Westheimer Rd. 713-975-9815Brightly colored walls is a dining landmark for great Mexican food. Breakfast Huevos and chilaquiles, fajitas, tacos, and omelettes served with beans, pan fried chorizo and tortillas. Lunch and din-ner with Chicken Chipolte, Ribeye Texano, and Coroniz of Quail. Margaritas by the pitcher or glass, frozen.Mon-Thurs 9am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9am-mid www.doneraki.com
EL TIEMPO CANTINA3130 Richmond Ave. 713-807-1600Master Chef Roland Laurenzo has combined Authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex. The menu offers crab, shrimp, chicken and beef enchiladas, and the Parilladas for parties with fajitas of sump-tious portions of beef, chicken, shrimp, quail, pork and lobster with charo beans and rice. steaks. Full bar and patio. Mon-Wed 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 9:30am 11pm www.eltiempocantina.com
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EL TIEMPOSPORT BARS360 SPORTS LOUNGE4601 Washington Ave. 713-677-0398This new upscale sports bar and lounge on the Washington Corridor strip has many table LCD's. Appetizers as Stuffed Jalepaenos, Blackened Chicken, beef Fajita Nachos, Qyesadillas, Buffalo Sliders, and Burgers and French Dip to entreees as Enchiladas, Ribeye, Prime Rib, Fish n Chips to pizzas.Great selection of beer and liquors. Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11:30am-12 mid, Sat12pm-12 mid, Sun 12pm-10pm www.360sportslounge.com
BLUE MOOSE LODGE5306 Washington Ave. 713-861-5525This Washington Corridor night scene offers the comfortable experience of a mountainski lodge Texas Style. Relax by a roaring fire enjoying delicious comfort food watching your favorite sports teams, or acoustic live music on the main stage. Specialty liquors and choose over 20 taps pf local and imported beers. Greatest American Cuisine as Moose Balls, Kobi Burgers, Blackened Salmon and Moose Poo Dessert. Tues-Sun 4pm-2am www.bluemooselodge.com
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SUSHIAZUMA909 Texas St. 713-223-0909Downtown Azuma serves as both a Robata and sushi bar. A Japanese setting with rich earthy tones with lanterns and a rippling waterfall. Large sushi bar. Shrimp Tempura, lob-ster and prawn salads. Robata grill cooks skewers of beef, chicken, calamari and shrimp. Sushi specialty hand rolled with choices of three to ten pieces of fish with shrimp, tuna, crab and whitefish. Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11:30am-12 mid, Sat12pm-12 mid, Sun 12pm-10pm www.azumarestaurant.com
SUSHI RAKU3201 Louisana St. 713-526-8885A stunning Walled curtain of red twisted rope to the white lacquered walls, where Japanese and Pan Asian cuisine is created. Sushi-sashimi rolls, Kobe steak, Almond Lamb Chops to tempura, salmon and sea bass. Chicken, beef and lamb skewers to cold beef and seafood salads. Feature fish is flown in everyday from Tokoyo's famed Tsukiji market. Great relaxing full bar serving wine liquor and beer. Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11:30am-12 mid, Sat 12pm -12 mid, Sun 12pm-10pm www.sushi-raku.com
YAO RESTAURANT1201 Fannin 713-526-8885Serving fresh upscale Chinese food and sushi. Owned by NBA susperstsar Yao Ming. Western Chinese decor reds and blacks with large sushi bar catering to the business attire.. The menu serves high protein low fat entrees like traditional MooGoo Gai Pan, Szechuan Chicken, vegetarian dishes and a fast break lunch. Sushi specialties as Sahimi appetizers, Sushi Specialty Rolls, Sushi Combos and Sushi Maki Rolls. Saki beer and liquors. Mon-Thurs 11:am-10pm, Fri 11:am-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm www.yaorestaurant.com
WINE BARSTHE TASTING ROOM 1101 Uptown Park Blvd. 713-993-9800Houston's first wine bar selecting from hundreds of wines from around the world in an European setting. Wines by the bottle or glass or visit the wine wall. Delicious gourmet pizzas, artisan sandwiches as Tuna Nicoise, ham and brie to the cheese board and salami cured meats. Sea scallops and Ahi Tuna, Lamb chops, shrimp and mussels. Outside lush garden patio. Mon -Thurs 11am-10pm,Fri 11am,-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 11pm-9pmwww.tastingroomwines.com
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