The temperature dropped 20 degrees and we felt it. We popped right up like gophers and hauled out our boots, sweaters and scarves. We headed to Starbucks: cinnamon, nutmeg, PUMPKIN EVERYTHING. It’s fall (for now) in Houston, and that means one thing to me: Perfect, sweat-free patio weather for alcohol consumption. (OK, it means more … Continue reading
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Downtown Houston Staycation: Treat Yo’ Mom This Mother’s Day
It’s reeeeeally important to not mess up Mother’s Day. It should, for most of you, be the most important day for your mom. At the very least, your mom carried your infant butt around for nine months and, to top that all of, raised you for another 18 YEARS! She deserves some major kudos on … Continue reading
Quattro Brunch Buffet in Cuatro Steps
I’ve unintentionally had a bias against hotel restaurants. Like, if I’m not staying in the hotel, why go? Even then, I’d probably want to venture out to explore the city I’m visiting, right? Well, apparently I’ve been missing out, because Quattro in the Four Seasons has a great brunch buffet. Here’s how to do it … Continue reading
Hello, Helen Greek Food and Wine
Have you ever been walking around Rice Village after the store hours and before bar time? SAME. Enter: Helen Greek Food and Wine. I had heard of this swanky new eatery, tired to go to it (and failed) then the perfect opportunity came about. Which allowed me to enter, sit and order “one glass … Continue reading
Frunch: A French Lesson for Your French Brunch
It’s become quite challenging for us here to find new and delicious brunch places for the Brunch Klub‘s weekly tradition of Sunday Brunch. You know what’s harder? Finding a new and delicious brunch place on SATURDAYS. But, because Houston is home to a million and one restaurants, finding a new one is do-able—with a … Continue reading