Whew, what a year, guys. So many new and exciting things happened in 2018 — new bars, music venues, happy hours, etc. Here’s what we got most excited about that either just came to town or that we discovered. Tell us your 2018 favorites in the comments! Brunch spot Poitin You may have forgotten, but … Continue reading
Tell me why I have 274897 things to do before the new year, including tons and tons of parties and other commitments. Want to get on my calendar? See you in the new year. (Eye roll emoji). Because of all these endless commitments, I recommend stocking up on some solid wines. Bringing a bottle to … Continue reading
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
I need a cold one, stat. Hot, hot Houston has been busy opening hot, hot bars, and I’m proud to frequent any and all of them. Sundown at The Grove Before we get to all the new (or new-to-us) bars, our favorite Summer hang is Sundown at the Grove in Discovery Green. Every Wednesday until … Continue reading
I’ve always been so impressed with a bartender’s ability to grab a bunch of things and poof: A delicious and beautiful cocktail. Circa Real Estate recently hosted a couple bloggers at one of their gorgeous Garden Oaks listings for a DIY cocktail demo with the beverage director at Harold’s in the Heights — which I … Continue reading
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
I’ve come to the realization that I may have left college, but college sure hasn’t left me. Yes, sure, I buy liquor that isn’t two inches above a dirty, tiled floor (ahem, I shop one shelf above bottom) and yes I have a full time job that requests my undivided attention from 9 to 5, … Continue reading
Basically, I had a second in Miami. OK, it was like 3ish days, but it felt so fast! I went with a group of 8 girls for a bachelorette weekend (think Bridesmaids but less sh*t, thank god). Because I only spend like a second there, I feel like you could do everything in a day. … Continue reading
November 21st will be my second anniversary of being 21. For the easily confused, I will be turning 23. And, Natalie two years ago has a very similar bar scene to Natalie current day: Midtown. I know! Anyone familiar with Houston is either shaking their head, disappointed with my avoidance of the hundreds of amazing Houston … Continue reading