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January 31, 2020 Phaedra Cook

Special Wine Flight at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is a Taste of History

There was a time when the world didn’t have much regard for wines from the United States — not even those produced in Napa Valley. Conventional wisdom was that the best wine came from France. That was the case until the Judgment of Paris. Organized by Steven Spurrier, a Brit who owned a wine shop […]

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January 28, 2020 Heather Staible

New Upper Kirby Bar is All About Houston With a Grown-Up Vibe and a Drive-Thru Window

Little did brothers John and Augustus Allen know what they would inspire when they founded Houston in 1836. Fast forward 184 years and the coastal plains have evolved, giving way to the fourth-largest city in the country and the new Houston-centric Upp…

January 28, 2020 Josh Armendariz

Where to Watch Super Bowl 2020 in Houston

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here — a day dedicated to football, drink specials and nacho-cheese-covered-everything. Frankly, between the Texans blowing a commanding 24-point playoff lead against the Chiefs and the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, we don’t blame readers for not giving a darn about the big day. Regardless, Houston bars and restaurants are offering specials. […]

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January 22, 2020 Phaedra Cook

Houston Wine Bars Are Showcasing Spanish Wine & Cider Through Jan. 31

Texas TXOTX, the annual celebration of food and drink from the Basque region of Spain, runs through January 31. This is the fourth year that Texas bars and restaurants — including several in Houston — have participated in showcasing what this mountainous region nudging the French border has to offer. (There are other participants in […]

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January 15, 2020 Carlos Brandon

The 10 Best Breweries in Houston

A new year is here, bringing with it a renewed opportunity to explore this city’s seemingly endless array of homegrown breweries. From its humble beginnings in the days before the term “IPA” was familiar to most, Houston’s beer culture has grown to the point where it’s earned the nickname “Brewston.” Whether you’re looking for a […]

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January 14, 2020 Jamie Alvear

Houston Bartender Selected As Finalist In National Rum Competition

It’s fair to say that Kenny Freeman of Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar at 308 Main is one of Houston’s most enduring bartenders. It’s not the easiest profession, yet he’s been a familiar face for more than a decade at top establishments that also include Anvil Bar & Refuge and Julep. Now, he is representing […]

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January 13, 2020 Megan Ziots

Tucked Behind its Namesake Restaurant, This Swank New Dallas Bar Brings its Own Chills

A new, swanky champagne bar has opened behind the Dallas Design District’s most Italian-ish restaurant, The Charles. An expansion of the restaurant that opened in 2018, Bar Charles is located at 1632 Market Center Boulevard. The new bar provides …

January 9, 2020 Courtney Dabney

Tim Love’s New Rooftop Tapas Bar Brings a Barcelona Vibe to Fort Worth — Ready for Atico?

Celebrity chef Tim Love’s new Spanish inspired rooftop bar Atico is set to open next Friday, January 17 ― inside the new Springhill Suites by Marriott in Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards. The hotel is located at 2315 North Main Street. Atico, whi…

January 6, 2020 Hank Lewis

Sugar Land Coffee Shop is Seriously Scientific About Its Beans & Brews

While some might think of Sugar Land as a “Chain Mecca of Generica,” there are great discoveries of restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops to be made for those willing to look. Blendin Coffee Club at 8410 US-90A (between Eldridge and Highway 6) is one such place. The shop is owned by Weihou Zhang, who holds […]

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December 9, 2019 Megan Ziots

New Dallas Cocktail Lounge With Swanky Bottle Service to Open on Henderson Avenue

The former Mister Rich location on Henderson Avenue is being taken over by a new boozy tenant, just in time for a New Year’s Eve bash this year. Cocktail lounge Dallas Proper will open at 2918 Henderson Avenue on December 31. Coming from Refined …