Leader Eater: At Miller’s, the magic is in the burger buns
If you stand anywhere in the Heights, ball up some ground beef and chuck it out into the open air, odds are that it’ll land within walking distance of restaurant where you can get a burger. Leader Eater has spent considerable space explaining my views on the pervasiveness of hamburgers in northern Houston. But one [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association is holding a Blondes vs. Brunettes Powder Puff Football Game Saturday, May 18 at Skip Lee Field at St. John’s School at 2501 Claremont Lane. Immediately following the game there will be an after party at Fox Hollow, 4617 Nett Street. Ticket holders will have free entry to the after party with [...]
Continue reading …The list of participating eateries reads like a who’s who in Greater Heights cuisine in the annual Great Taste of the Heights at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St., for whom this is a major fundraiser. The event runs from 5-10 p.m. May 18.
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With this column I try to bring you art shows and events that are not always mainstream or typical to the “scene.” Much like the Heights itself, I’ve always gravitated towards the independent, entrepreneurial types. In the Houston art world, there is no shortage of independent artists. So where they go, I hope to follow and report back to you here. And on that note, here are the shows on my radar for this week and next.
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It’s not hyperbole to say that the new Ruggles Green in the Woodland Heights is the most anticipated restaurant opening in this part of town. The ardent expectations for Ruggles Green’s introduction into the dining scene isn’t so much for its novel menu; it is, after all, the fourth franchise for the city’s popular salad [...]
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Filling the Indian food void for a number of curry-craving diners these days is the recently opened Rasoi Indian Cuisine, located at 13147 Northwest Freeway, Suite 140. The restaurant features a lunchtime buffet and a full menu of Indian specialties from soup (Mulligatawny and more) to desserts (standbys such as ras malai and creative offerings [...]
Continue reading …Thirsty Explorer: Pub league ready to bowl you over, week devoted to craft beer
May 11, 2013 No CommentTeams are forming for the summer season of the Oak Forest Pub Challenge Bowling League to begin from 7-9 p.m. May 31 at Del Mar Lanes, 3020 Mangum Road.
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Stop by this weekend to say a fond farewell to Ross and Cathy Clark, who will mark their final day in business at Wind Water Gallery, 548 W. 19th St., on Sunday. They’ve been at that location for 11 years, 16 years in Houston, selling excite Asian art, furniture and accessories. They’ve been gracious hosts to the First Saturday Arts Market since its inception, too. Lots of folks are sad to see them go.
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There’s something about sushi that always dupes me. Before ordering finely-prepared fish, I will peer down the typically lengthy list of sushi rolls and think something like: Oh man, I bet that combination of peppercorn tuna and avocado with spicy aioli and tobiko and whatever other little clever fixings the chef is going to sneak [...]
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A popular childhood reply to a question is “none of your beeswax,” but Zelko’s Bistro co-owner/Heights resident Dalia Zelko discovered a few years ago that the well-being of bees is crucial to agriculture and food production.
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