Carlos Brandon - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/carlos-brandon/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:21:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Carlos Brandon - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/carlos-brandon/ 32 32 103504436 Where to Dine on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Houston for 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-dine-on-christmas-eve-and-christmas-day-in-houston-for-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-dine-on-christmas-eve-and-christmas-day-in-houston-for-2022 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:21:30 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43466 Maybe you are far from family this Christmas, or maybe you’ve had enough of yours. Or, perhaps you and your family are simply looking to start a new tradition, one […]

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]]> 495837 Where to Get Christmas Food To Go in Houston for 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-get-christmas-food-to-go-in-houston-for-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-get-christmas-food-to-go-in-houston-for-2022 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:38:17 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43435 There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a chef-made, worry-free holiday meal enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. Give yourself an extra helping of holiday cheer this year […]

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]]> 494331 Restaurants, Shops and More Offering Black Friday Deals in Houston for 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/restaurants-shops-and-more-offering-black-friday-deals-in-houston-for-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurants-shops-and-more-offering-black-friday-deals-in-houston-for-2022 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:21:23 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43147 Black Friday is upon us once again. This year, it’s on November 26, and the frenzy will begin as early as Thanksgiving night for some eager shoppers, then continue through […]

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]]> 475139 Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Houston for 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/restaurants-serving-thanksgiving-dinner-in-houston-for-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurants-serving-thanksgiving-dinner-in-houston-for-2022 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:41:54 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=43049 It’s the season of thankfulness, and we at Houston Food Finder are thankful for the opportunity to ditch dry homemade turkeys, deep fryer mishaps and Grandma’s tuna aspic. We give […]

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]]> 470323 Where to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos & Halloween in Houston for 2022 https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-halloween-in-houston-for-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-halloween-in-houston-for-2022 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:41:23 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=42280 If you love our work — and especially if you depend on it — click to support our quality local food journalism for as little as $3 a month.  Put […]

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]]> 446346 New DJ Screw Movie to Begin Filming in Houston This Week https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-dj-screw-movie-to-begin-filming-in-houston-this-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-dj-screw-movie-to-begin-filming-in-houston-this-week Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/dj-screw-movie-to-begin-filming-in-houston-this-week-11573338 A new film about DJ Screw and the S.U.C. is set to begin filming in Houston this week.

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]]> 131738 Gothic Dark Wave Trio Sword Collector Delivers Ethereal Vibes https://houstonnewmedia.org/gothic-dark-wave-trio-sword-collector-delivers-ethereal-vibes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gothic-dark-wave-trio-sword-collector-delivers-ethereal-vibes Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/music/gothic-dark-wave-trio-sword-collector-delivers-ethereal-vibes-11545178 Texas dark wave trio Sword Collector recorded and released their self-titled EP during quarantine and in different cities. They're now working on their debut full-length LP.

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]]> 116497 Dine, Lodge & Fish at Pier 6 in San Leon For a Staycation Near Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/dine-lodge-fish-at-pier-6-in-san-leon-for-a-staycation-near-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dine-lodge-fish-at-pier-6-in-san-leon-for-a-staycation-near-houston Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:35:10 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=32535 San Leon is something of a well-kept secret to most Houstonians. Tucked away just north of Galveston island, this small, horn-shaped peninsula jets into the bay just out of sight of the surrounding bustling metropolis and small industrial towns. Here, in the shellfishing town that once served as a stronghold for the pirate Jean Lafitte, […]

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]]> 114814 The Best Spots to Find Crawfish in Houston for 2021 https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-spots-to-find-crawfish-in-houston-for-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-spots-to-find-crawfish-in-houston-for-2021 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:00:44 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=31667 We’re all seeking a bit of normalcy these days. A return to familiar rituals and experiences. Queue the crawfish. Few things are as ritualistically anticipated on the Gulf Coast as the yearly return of crawfish season, and few things could help bring about a renewed sense of normal like a tray of bright red, steaming […]

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]]> 108364 Houston Wings Restaurant Debuts Breakfast Egg Sandwiches https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-wings-restaurant-debuts-breakfast-egg-sandwiches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-wings-restaurant-debuts-breakfast-egg-sandwiches Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:36:17 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=31317 Popular wings joint, Sticky’s Chicken, is debuting an egg sandwich pop-up, SCRMBLD, on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. at its Sawyer Yards location (2313 Edwards). The menu will feature four egg sandwiches served on maple-butter Texas toast — a classic bacon, egg and cheese; a sausage, egg and cheese; a spinach, egg and cheese; […]

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]]> 105367 Justin Turner Opens New Italian Restaurants in Northwest Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/justin-turner-opens-new-italian-restaurants-in-northwest-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=justin-turner-opens-new-italian-restaurants-in-northwest-houston Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:42:11 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=31036 “Chopped” champion and founder of the now-shuttered Bernie’s Burger Bus chain, Justin Turner, is opening two new restaurants in northwest Houston’s Generation Park. Bocca Italian Kitchen and Lupo Pizzeria, both currently in the soft-opening phase, are officially opening to the public on January 15. As the recently appointed Director of Culinary Hospitality at McCord Development’s […]

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]]> 102073 Best Houston Music Releases of 2020 https://houstonnewmedia.org/best-houston-music-releases-of-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-houston-music-releases-of-2020 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/music/best-houston-music-releases-of-2020-11517408 We take a look at the best local music releases from a difficult and seemingly never-ending year.

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]]> 95856 Bo Bundy Talks Rancho Humilde Deal and Why Houston Artists Leave the City https://houstonnewmedia.org/bo-bundy-talks-rancho-humilde-deal-and-why-houston-artists-leave-the-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bo-bundy-talks-rancho-humilde-deal-and-why-houston-artists-leave-the-city Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/music/bo-bundy-talks-rancho-humilde-deal-and-why-houston-artists-leave-the-city-11491311 Three years ago, the Houston Press ran a profile on local rapper Bo Bundy and the wild night he experienced protecting his flooded home with an AK-47 during the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Today, the Northside Vato might just be thanking the man upstairs...

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]]> 70580 First Bite: Filipino Fried Chicken At Jollibee In Missouri City https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-bite-filipino-fried-chicken-at-jollibee-in-missouri-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-bite-filipino-fried-chicken-at-jollibee-in-missouri-city Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:57:27 +0000 https://houstonfoodfinder.com/?p=26326 Americans seem to love Asian-style fried chicken and Houstonians are no exception. Some popular renditions include Korean-style, covered in sweet-savory-spicy gochujang and Japanese karaage. Both cooking techniques yield ultra-crispy results. Now Houstonians have a new infatuation: Filipino fried chicken, and the fast-food source for this is global sensation Jollibee, which recently opened a second Houston-area […]

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]]> 55254 FX Renews Dave for Second Season After Overwhelming First Season Success https://houstonnewmedia.org/fx-renews-dave-for-second-season-after-overwhelming-first-season-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fx-renews-dave-for-second-season-after-overwhelming-first-season-success Tue, 19 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/dave-to-return-for-second-season-after-overwhelming-first-season-success-11470246 These days, cable networks have their work cut out for them in the perpetual content battle against the big streaming giants. With Netflix, Prime and HBO dominating the original content conversation, it seems the days of network dominance are a distant...

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]]> 45412 Take Out Reviews: Sticky’s Chicken https://houstonnewmedia.org/take-out-reviews-stickys-chicken/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=take-out-reviews-stickys-chicken Thu, 14 May 2020 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/take-out-reviews-stickys-chicken-stays-hot-11470423 This column attempts to cover a wide variety of locally-owned Houston restaurants. We've reviewed takeout offerings from chef-driven fine dining establishments and local fast-food haunts. Some of our subjects have adopted takeout to survive in a post-C...

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]]> 44144 Take Out Reviews: Tornado Burger https://houstonnewmedia.org/take-out-reviews-tornado-burger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=take-out-reviews-tornado-burger Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/take-out-reviews-tornado-burger-in-stafford-11468579 The stay home order is, within limits, over for some businesses, among them restaurants. While many eager freedom lovers will rush our city's dining rooms, masked and carefree, I'd wager a bet the rest of us will continue looking for drive-thrus and ta...

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]]> 41993 Take Out Reviews: Riel https://houstonnewmedia.org/take-out-reviews-riel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=take-out-reviews-riel Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/take-out-reviews-riel-in-montrose-11463666 As this crisis continues, we're wading into unchartered territory. This once-in-a-generation pandemic is shutting entire industries down for longer than we've ever seen. Hospitality, in particular fine dining, is suffering perhaps the worst depression ...

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]]> 33294 Take Out Reviews: Fat Bao https://houstonnewmedia.org/take-out-reviews-fat-bao/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=take-out-reviews-fat-bao Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/take-out-reviews-fat-bao-on-kirby-11461073 You may find, during these difficult times, that you miss not only your daily routine but also the spontaneous, "once in while" type things you inadvertently took for granted. For me, this has meant certain restaurants and their associated experiences ...

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]]> 31266 Take Out Reviews: Georgia James https://houstonnewmedia.org/take-out-reviews-georgia-james/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=take-out-reviews-georgia-james Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/houston-take-out-reviews-georgia-james-11459842 Pandemic aside, who doesn't love take-out? The convenience of taking home our favorite restaurant meals was, perhaps, something we took for granted before it became the only way to eat out. Long before this crisis, carry-out was a constant part of my b...

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