They call Vienna the Imperial City. The desserts are decadent. The buildings are elaborate with carved marble columns, life size statues and decorative gold inlays. Grand palaces, the royal opera, and imposing Gothic churches decorate the city’s skyline and remind passersby of an impressively regal era gone by. Despite the fall of the monarchy in … Continue reading
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Amorino: The Prettiest Gelato in Town
When you build a crazy upscale shopping center where even the movie theatre is a luxurious experience, you definitely need a gourmet gelato shop to satisfy the clientele (ice cream was sooo 2011). Amorino fits the bill in River Oaks District and overwhelming wins the title of prettiest frozen dessert in town. Natalie and I … Continue reading
A Definitive Ranking of Steel City Pops’ Fall Menu
Somehow we completely missed the opening of Houston’s first Steel City Pops — a spot in the Heights that only sells popsicles (and coffee etc.). I had so many questions. Popsicles? That’s it? Basically. Are they big popsicles? No, normal size. Are they expensive popsicles? Eh, $3-4. Are there a lot of different popsicles? TONS. And this is a … Continue reading
Maryam’s Café: An Eclectic Heights Oasis for Juice and Coffee
I have this weird obsession with 19th Street in the Heights. Despite being just a few miles from Downtown Houston, the Heights are such an oasis for me from the bustling big city. I love the huge overgrown trees, running trails that wind through bungalows dating back to the turn of the century, and the … Continue reading
Houston Restaurant Weeks: Brunch at MKT Bar
Boom shakalaka and welcome to Houston Restaurant Weeks! The best month of the year for food lovers in Houston. Brunch Klub started off the month strong and took a visit to MKT Bar for brunch. Side note: Is it M-K-T Bar? Like em-jay-tee? Or Market Bar? Regrets on not asking someone. Good thing this is … Continue reading