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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 theCAT5.com NIGHTLIFE SPEAK EASY LOUNGE LIVE MUSIC SHINYRIBS RUSSELL
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cover EBlaja fashion coalition. Photo provided by BH Productions
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6livemusicLOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD: Kevin Shinyribs Russell is Beau-
mont-born, but has hardly played in his hometown.
10musicrewindSXSW REVISITED: Take a look at the best of the best with arewind of South by Southwest.
14nightlifeEASY STREET: This hole-in-the-wall Port Arthur establishment isclassy, friendly and not to be missed.
16 fashionA CHIC COALITION: These women (and some men) are taking thefashion world by storm after getting their start at Lamar.
23dineoutGOLDEN TOUCH: It took more than 600 days, but this fairy taleheroine finally found her perfect treat.
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horthand for Category 5, our name
refers to both the powerful computer
network cable that connects us to the
digital world and the most potent
weather phenomenon to hit Southeast
Texas. Each Thursday, well cut through
the noise to connect you to the hippest
and most intense nightlife, music, dining
and culture in the coming week.
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hotpicks
mar 31
DIRT! SCREENING
If you thought dirt was little
more than an inconvenience
for your new white kicks,a documentary screening
tonight at the McFaddin-Ward
Visitors Center will change
your mind.
Dirt! The Movie, narrated
by Jamie Lee Curtis, takes
a look at soil and its impor-
tance to the sustainability of
humanity. The film takes you
from prison farms to fields
turned to wastelands by
industrial farming to tropicalrainforests and the people
whose lives are threatened by
their deforestation.
While a documentary about
dirt doesnt sound like a
riveting way to spend a thirsty
Thursday, this one has striking
cinematography, great music
and surprisingly fascinating
subject matter thats been
hiding right beneath your feet
this whole time.
When: 6:30 p.m. tonight.
Where: McFaddin-Ward
House Visitors Center, 1906
Calder Ave.
Admission: Free.
april 1
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE FAIR
This is the last weekend
for the South Texas State
Fair, so if you havent been
yet, youve got until the gates
close Sunday.
Fridays music lineup might
be the best of the whole run,
with two fantastic blues acts
who will tear the house down:
Shinyribs Russell and Hamil-
ton Loomis.
Shinyribs Russell has a
lock on country swamp bluesand has a huge following in
Austin and Houston. He gets
almost psychedelic some-
times with that voice of his,
so it should be a wonderful
show. Read more about him
on page C6.
And Hamilton Loomis?
Hes been playing since his
grandfather gave him a drum
set at age 4. He played with
his familys doo-wop band in
his teens, had his first perfor-mance with Bo Diddley at 16
and fronted his own six-piece
cover band by age 17.
Hes in his 30s now and
still bringin the blues. His
songs are gritty, sexy, gravy
blues and soul standards that
make him seem well beyond
his years.
The Miller Lite Beer Gar-
den will have all the booze
you need all night and if you
get bored with the music (as
if!), there are pig races nearby
and a whole midway full of
greasy food.
When: Shinyribs Russell
plays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and
Hamilton Loomis plays from 9
to 10:30 p.m. Friday.
Where: South Texas State
Fair, Ford Park, 5115 Inter-
state 10 South.
Pro Tip: On Sunday you
can get in free if you bring six
empty Coca-Cola or Dr Pepper
cans. Those who bring the
empties also can pick up an
unlimited ride wristband for
$20.
Five events not to miss this week
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ZYDECO MATINEE
Saturday afternoons are
meant to be spent at a well-stocked bar with good live
music. This weekend, Nells
Place Jazz & Blues has you
covered on both fronts.
The friendly, cozy downtown
bar will host Billy Poullard and
the Zydeco Combo, an infec-
tiously fun Zydeco band with
all the high-energy accordion-and washboard-playing your
dancin feet can handle.
Sidle up to the bar and
have yourself just about any
drink you desire, because
Nells bar is stocked for a
refreshing afternoon libation.
When: Noon to 4 p.m.Saturday.
Where: Nells Place Jazz &
Blues, 500 Franklin St.
Admission: $7.
april 4
THEATER NIGHT
Theater geeks and showtune lovers, take note: TheLogons got a new night justfor you.
A pianist will be on handMonday night to play any showtunes or sheet music youvegot, but originals performed on
your own instrument also arewelcome.
Want to do a monologue?You can do that, too. This all-ages event is an opportunityfor stage performers to comedo their thing. You also can geta sneak peek at whats goingon in local theater, as actorsfrom current productions willpop by and perform.
When: 7 p.m. Monday.
Where: Logon Cafe, 3805
Calder Ave.Admission: $5.Pro tip: Use the entrance by
CVS. The Calder constructionmakes reaching some busi-nesses on the street tricky.
april 1
JUST BRITTANY AT THE TICKET
As the title of her recently released EP suggests, Just Brittany isMore than Just a Pretty Face.
The Cash Money Records artist with a voice worthy of hard-edge hip-hop beats and Beyonce-like vocal riffs alike went fromrelative obscurity to regional success in the last couple of years and
shes only going up from here. Some folks call her Houstons newestfirst lady of rap, and this weekend shes bringing her dance-heavytracks to The Ticket on College Street. Read more on page C7.
When: Friday .Where: The Ticket, 3684 College St. (behind Pho Four Seasons)Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door.
755 South 11th
Street, Suite 102Beaumont, TX 77701409.951.2500
ktcx.com
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lagrand1450.com
Come visit Cumulus Radio &
KBMT TV at the South Texas
State Fair! March 24 April 3.
We are giving awaymany prizes!
Look for us in front of
the Crazy Mouse!
Come visit Cumulus Radio &
KBMT TV at the South Texas
State Fair! March 24 April 3.
We are giving away
many prizes!
Look for us in front of
the Crazy Mouse!
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livemusic
By Beth Rankin
@BeaumontBeth on Facebook,Twitter &
Foursquare
K
evin Shinyribs
Russellmight
havebeenborn
inBeaumont,butwhenheplays the South
TexasState Fair tomorrow
night,itllbeonlyhissec-
ond showin town.
Andhis first one ... well,
this showwontbemuch
like that first show.
IplayedtheVortex, he
said,referencingthenow-
closedhole-in-the-wallon
11th Street. It waspretty
rowdy.
RussellwasbornatChris-
tusSt.ElizabethHospital
andwent toReginaHowell,
butleft Beaumontwhenhe
waspretty young,ashisdadwas inthe oil businessand
moveda lot.
Buthe stayedinSouth-
east Texas, livingin Hous-
tonand Shreveport, La.,
and cuthis teethplayingat
Louisianabikerbars and
otherSoutheastTexasdives
beforemoving toAustin
andfinding successwith his
country/rock/Texaspsy-
chedelicbandTheGourds.
This Gourdaint
aiming for a blueribbon at the fairBut Kevin Shinyribs Russell is out to give the South TexasState Fair crowd a family friendly show Friday night
SHINYRIBS RUSSELL LIVE
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.Where: South Texas StateFair entertainment pavilion,Ford Park, 5115 I-10 South,Beaumont.
Admission: $8 to get into thefair.
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Its Just Brittany
By Beth [email protected]
@BeaumontBeth on Facebook,Twitter &Foursquare
JUST BRITTANY LIVEDoors open at 10 p.m. Friday.The Ticket, 3684 College St.$10 advance, $15 at the door.
J
ustBrittany isa tiny
girl with a tinyvoice,
butwhen sheplays
live atTheTicket on
Fridaynight, your chestwill
rattle.
And yourfeetwillmove.
Some sayshesHoustons
newest firstladyof rap,and
shes certainly got theprac-
tice toget her there.
Shestartedperform-
ingwhen shewas littleat
church, clubs hermom
ownedandwitha group
sheformedwithher little
sister.
Weusedto performin frontof themirror, shesaid, laughing.But a couple ofyears back,her
bass-heavy trackCallMe forthatGoodcaughtthe attention
ofCashMoneyRecords,and JBsdaysof performingin front ofabathroommirrorwere suddenlybehindher.Nowthat shes onCash
Money, shes becomea regionalcelebritywhos onherway up.
Shes currently planning a tour,shesaid,so shecanbringherhigh-energyshows tocitiesacrossthe U.S.Its real funto me, shesaid.
Iliketo entertainandIll betheone atthe frontof theroom.And shes nothard tolookat,
either, withhauntingamber eyesanda figurethat ensuresyoureyeswont likelywander awayfromher. Particularlywhenshesdancing.Myshows, theyvary, she
said.I trynotto dothe same
things all thetime. I startoff withsomething slowthenget thecrowd crunk.Andhersongs anamal-
gamationofhardcore rapandhappy,up-beat hip-hop cer-tainlymake iteasyto move.Checkouther show atThe
Ticketthis weekend,becausewitha voice likehersand arecordlabel likeCashMoneybehindher thistinyHoustonrapperis goingto getbig.Youll seewhatwemeanwhen
youseeher live show.Theres a lotof dancing, a lot
ofsinging, a lotof energy, a lotofattitude, shesaid. Its just funtosee. Youwontwant totakeyoureyesoff thestage.
livemusic
Photo courtesy of Rita G Photography
Youcancount onhis fairshowbeinga littlemore family-friendly.Im lookingforwardto playing
Beaumont, Russellsaid. I usedtogo tothe fair asa kid.Russellwith a goldenvoice
that begs tobe heardin a saw-dust-filledhonky-tonkstrad-dlesthe linebetweencountry,swamppopandTexaspsychedel-ic,to amagicaleffect.He appealstoblue-collarcountryfolkandAustinhipsters alike,buthesgotsomedeepblues roots thatmakehismusicincredibly versatile.Its thepsychedelicedgeof this
singer/songwritersworkthat re-allygetsme.Listento MorningsNightonhisReverbNationpagetoseewhatI mean.Theguitarandpedalsteel onthattrackis sowistfulandimaginative that yousuddenlyfeel likeyoure floatingthroughspace. Texas space.WhenI talked toRussell,
hewas taking a break fromarecordingsessionat a studiooutsideWoodstock,N.Y.,wherehes recordinganotheralbumwith country/blues/rockoutfitTheGourds. You know, theguysresponsiblefor thecountrifiedcover ofSnoopDoggs cover ofGin& Juice.Theyvebeen togetherso long
andrecordedso many albums,Russellhas lostcount.Ithink its 10,best wecantell,
he saidwith a laugh.Maybe11.But this albumis thefirst
theyverecordedoutsideof Aus-tin, hesaid,letalone acrossthecountry.Its snowingoutside,thats
a bigdifference, hesaid. Its ahugedifference. Being away fromhome,were all just livingin a
househeretogether andcomingover (tothe studio)everymorn-ing.Were togetherthe wholetime and thatmakes a hugedif-ference.Thatfocusaswellas the
changeof scenerywillcer-tainly havean effecton thefinalrecording,Russellsaid.Were verydistractedwith our
liveswhilewere(inAustin)work-ing, hesaid. Its nicejusthavingtimeto donothingbut this.Thatalbum isdueoutin
September, butlucky forus, wedonthavetowaitthatlongtohearShinyribs incredible, down-homevocals. Checkhimout atthe fairwhenhecomes through,becausethis Beaumont boydoesntmakeithometoo often.
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april 7ALLISON COLLINS, LAuberge du LacCasino, Lake Charles, La.ALL TIME LOW, YELLOWCARD,House ofBlues, HoustonJIM JONES, CAMRON, JUELZ SANTA-NA, Numbers Night Club, HoustonTHE BOOKS, Fitzgeralds, Houston
april 8THE TEMPTATIONS, Nutty Jerrys, Win-nieCHASING SCARLET, LAuberge du LacCasino, Lake Charles, La.LADY GAGA, Toyota Center, HoustonTWIN SHADOW, THE PAINS OF BEINGPURE AT HEART, Fitzgeralds, HoustonWARPAINT, Fitzgeralds, HoustonGRUPO FANTASMA, Warehouse Live,HoustonPAUL THORN, UNCLE LUCIUS, Fire-
house SaloonJOSH THOMPSON, Galveston CountyFair, Galveston
april 9THREE 6 MAFIA, Numbers Night Club,HoustonELECTRIC TOUCH, Fitzgeralds, HoustonMASERATI, The Mink, HoustonREAL ESTATE, Rice University, Houston
april 10MARY GAUTHIER, McGonigels MuckyDuck, HoustonSAVING ABEL, Jones Plaza, Houston
april 11LADY GAGA, SEMI PRECIOUS WEAP-ONS, Toyota Center, Houston
april 12STONE SOUR, THEORY OF A DEADMAN,Reliant Stadium, HoustonCOHEED AND CAMBRIA, WarehouseLive, HoustonGENE LOVES JEZEBEL, Stereo Live,Houston
GOGOL BORDELLO, House of Blues,HoustonMARINA AND THE DIAMONDS, Fitzger-alds, Houston
april 13RAVEONETTES, Fitzgeralds, HoustonTHE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART,TWIN SHADOW, Rhythm Room, Hous-ton
april 14BRANTLEY GILBERT, Dixie Dance HallAVETT BROTHERS, Verizon WirelessTheater, HoustonPETE YORN, BEN KWELLER, House ofBlues, HoustonJUNIOR BROWN, McGonigels MuckyDuck, HoustonREBIRTH BRASS BAND, WarehouseLive, Houston
april 15BEAUMONT BOYS BASH, Crockett StreetTED NUGENT, Nutty Jerrys, Winnie
KATHLEEN MADIGAN, House of Blues,HoustonTOADIES, Warehouse Live, HoustonRONNIE MILSAP, Grand 1894 OperaHouse, GalvestonULTRASUEDE, Crows Cantina, Galves-tonTAB BENOIT, Dosey Doe, The Woodlands
april 16BEAUMONT BOYS BASH, CrockettStreetKNUCKLE DEEP, The GigTHEAIR IBREATHE,SCARLETTOHARA,Warehouse Live, HoustonSALIVA, REV THEORY, EMPHATIC, Veri-zon Wireless Theater, HoustonVAMPIRES EVERYWHERE!, Numbers,HoustonLIL WAYNE, NICKI MINAJ, RICK ROSS,Toyota Center, HoustonRONNIE MILSAP, Grand 1894 Opera
House, Galveston
april 17JIM LAUDERDALE, Dosey Doe, Houston
april 19FOALS, Fitzgeralds, Houston
april 20ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE, Fitzgeralds,Houston
april 21DROWNING POOL, TRUST COMPANY,A NEW REVOLUTION, STATIC CYCLE,
The GigKT TUNSTALL, House of Blues, Houston
april 22KANSAS, Nutty Jerrys, WinnieJAMES TAYLOR, Cynthia Woods Mitchell
Pavilion, the Woodlands
JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, Fitzgeralds,Houston
THE MEATMEN, Walters on Washington,HoustonNAT BALDWIN, Avant Garden, Houston
april 23REBIRTH BRASS BAND, Luna Bar &Grill, Lake Charles, La.
RICKY MARTIN, Toyota Center, HoustonUMPHREYS MCGEE, House of Blues,HoustonFRENCH HORN REBELLION, Fitzger-alds, Houston
april 24
SLEIGH BELLS, CSS, Warehouse Live,Houston
april 25YANNI, Verizon Wireless Theater, Hous-ton
april 26
GEORGE THOROGOOD & THEDESTROY-
ERS, House of Blues, Houston
april 28
RONNIE MILSAP, Nutty Jerrys, WinnieWILLIE NELSON, Verizone Wireless The-
ater, Houston
HE SAID SHE SAID, Dosey Doe, The
Woodlands
april 29
CLINT BLACK, Texas BBQ Festival, Vidor
KE$HA, Verizon Wireless Theater, Hous-
ton
THE MOODY BLUES, Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Pavilion, the Woodlands
SAMMY HAGAR, Coushatta Casino Re-
sort, Kinder, La.
BLACK LIPS, VIVIAN GIRLS, Fitzgeralds,
Houston
GEORGE JONES, Arena Theater, Hous-
ton
april 30
WAYNE TOUPS & ZYDECAJUN, River-
fest, Port Neches City Park, Port Neches
BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET
BAND, Toyota Center, Houston
may 1TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Ford
Arena
BRYCE SHAVER, ROBERT NEWLAND,
JOE NICHOLS, Riverfest, Port Neches
City Park, Port Neches
may 4
WILLIE NELSON, Julie Rogers Theater
THE ARCADE FIRE, Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Pavilion, Houston
may 5JIMMY BUFFET, Cynthia Mitchell Pavil-
ion, The Woodlands
JARS OF CLAY, Lake Charles Civic Cen-
ter, Lake Charles, La.
BRETT DENNEN, DAWES, Fitzgeralds,
Houston
may 6
RANDY ROGERS BAND, Nutty Jerrys,
Winnie
TRACY LAWRENCE, Lake Charles Civic
Center, Lake Charles, La.PHOSPHORESCENT, Warehouse Live,
Houston
WILCO, Verizon Wireless Theater, Hous-
ton
ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN, Warehouse
Live, Houston
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Willie Nelson has announced a May 4 show
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TONI HARRISON, KAISER BROTHERS,KENNY WIEBUSCH, South Texas StateFair, Ford ParkB.B. & CO. WITH BRITT GODWIN &
BUBBA MOORE, MacKenzies PubSCOTT MCGILL, The GrillCHARRICE & CO., Logon CafeCLINT FAULK & SHERRIE LYNN, LarrysFrench Market, GrovesKIRK HOLDER, LAuberge du Lac Casino,Lake Charles, La.COLD WAR KIDS, Warehouse Live, Hous-ton
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HAMILTON LOOMIS, South Texas StateFair, Ford ParkCLASSIC RECOVERED, Kampus KornerWAYNE TOUPS & ZYDECAJUN, WhiskeyRiverJUST BRITTANY, The TicketWARD, BOWEN & STEINMAN, LogonCafePHIL PRICHETT WITH JAMIE TALBOT,Tequila RokJAZZ NIGHT, WineStylesJIMMY KAISER BAND, Okee DokeesWAYLON THIBODEAUX, Larrys FrenchMarket, Groves
CREOLE COOKIN, The Boudain Hut, PortArthurBRONCO JR. & THE OLD TRICK BAND ,Cottons Cay, OrangeLOS SKARNALES, THE HOLD STEADY,
SUBLIME WITH ROME, Discovery Green,HoustonSTONEY LARUE, Texas Longhorn Club,Vinton, La.LUV SEXY, LAuberge du Lac Casino,Lake Charles, La.JOE PUG at McGoniegels Mucky Duck,HoustonDEL THA FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN, Fitzger-alds, HoustonMUSTARD PIMP, Boondocks,Houston
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april 2LIL NATE, Lil Henrys PlaceKRIS HARPER, Tequila RokBILLY POULLARD & THE ZYDECO COM-
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april 6
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CARLL, Free Press Summer Fest, Elea-nor Tinsley Park, Houston
june 10KEITH FRANK & SOILEAU ZYDECO,
Ladays Arena, Cheek
june 11SAMMY KERSHAW, DARYLE SINGLE-
TARY, Nutty Jerrys, Winnie
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july 29KATY PERRY, Toyota Center, Houston
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ED, Nutty Jerrys
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august 11311, SUBLIME WITH ROME, LAubergeDu Lac Casino
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may 10KYLIE MINOGUE, Verizon Wireless The-ater, Houston
may 13ELY GUERRA, Miller Outdoor Theater,HoustonROBBIE FULKS, McGonigels MuckyDuck, HoustonSMOKEY ROBINSON, Arena Theater,Houston
may 14SMOKING POPES, Fitzgeralds, Hous-tonJOSH GROBAN, Toyota Center, Hous-
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may 15GIPSY KINGS, Arena Theater, Houston
may 17MOGWAI, Warehouse Live, HoustonBON JOVI, Toyota Center
may 20JOE NICHOLS, Whiskey RiverJUSTIN MCBRIDE, Texas LonghornClub, Vinton, La.MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, House ofBlues, Houston
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june 1TWILIGHT SINGERS, Warehouse Live,Houston
june 4-5WEEZER, CUT COPY, WEEN, BIG BOI,
BEIRUT, YEASAYER, SHARON JONES
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orethan
2,000music
actspassed
through
Austinduring the2011SXSWMusicConference,
so clearlytherewasplenty
of goodmusic tobeheard.
But the eloquent andfiery
keynoteaddress fromBob
Geldofhadadisconcerting
effect onmyintakeof the
whole thing.Geldof essentiallyasked
rock n roll tomatteragain.
Morethanonce, hewon-
dered aloudif anyact from
theconferencewouldbe
thenext band thatdidhave
somesort of larger cultural
sway and answeredhis own
questionwith doubt.
Havingtaken inmore
thana dozen actsa day for
four days,Imnotsureany
willmatterthewayGeldof
would like themto, but
nevertheless,therewas
somemagnificentmusic
performedbyartistsyoung
andold.
Herearenine thatmade
an impression:
1VALERIE JUNE
I knew nothing aboutthis Memphis singer-songwriter, but she
made an instant impressionperforming with the assuranceof some of the great singer-songwriters from years past.June accompanied her richand expressive voice with justguitar, banjo and ukulele. Hersis a soulful sort of roots music
with potential for far-reachingappeal. The accompanimentsounds old-time folky, butsomething about Junes other-worldly voice makes her musicfeel very much of its era.
Photo courtesy of Jan Dryden
thenightside ofse texas
thecat5.com
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2YUCK
This English banddeliberately dials backto the early 90s and
that rich era of alterna-rock,a logical step since just fiveyears ago bands were doingretro-80s stuff to great at-tention (though short-terminterest). Yuck is easy with amelody and puts enough mus-
tard on its songs to push themacross to those who do feellike rock left them behind.
3THE BASEBALL
PROJECT
It sounded like a ter-rible idea on paper:
Music vets Steve Wynn (TheDream Syndicate), Scott Mc-Caughey (Young Fresh Fellows,R.E.M.) and Peter Buck (yes,him) creating original musicabout baseball. But Wynnand McCaughey could makea song cycle about funeralhomes sound like radiant pop,and while theres obvious gleein this project (Who doesntaspire to rhyme something
with Calvin Schiraldi?), theirsubject also lends itself togravitas. Like the sport itself,these songs are full of intrica-cies, fame and obscurity, loveand heartbreak and death.
4JAMES BLAKE
This English producer/performer is likelyto make his biggest
impression in other, moreelectronica-friendly lands, asevidenced by the bullying yam-mering during his lovely set atStubbs. His music was force-ful when it needed to be but
more often fragile and lovelyas swaying reeds in a breeze.Add that description to theword dubstep and his U.S.stock plummets. Too bad, ashis set of uncompromisinglygorgeous music offers a veryviable intro for those wantingto tr y progressive electronicmusic that has much in com-mon with pretty pop frompretty much any era.
5RAPHAEL SAADIQSaadiq is the kind ofnatural performer thatseemed to go extinct
after the 60s. Hes the bestthing to happen to R&B in avery long time, making goodon the promise that TerenceTrent DArby nearly turned intoa career.
6CALIBRO 35
If your thing is MedeskiMartin Wood with zeroreservations, this Ital-
ian ensemble is for you. A dayset at Yard Dog was insanelyfunky with chunky guitar bitsripped one after the other byMassimo Martellotta. EnricoGabrielli was the most peculiarmulti-instrumentalist Ive heard.Hed beat the snot out of hisFarfisa and then peel off mon-ster free-jazz sax solos. Whenthe mood hit, he could also dosome damage with the flute.It was all united by enoughfunkiness to make you wantto crack a window. Luckily theshow was outdoors.
7WILD FLAG
With two-thirds ofSleater-Kinney onboard, this band isnt
a huge departure from thatone. Despite its Portland(ia)location, the group foundsome inspiration from sunnyCalifornia pop, especially inthe bright vocals that set it
apart from S-K.
8EMMYLOU HARRIS
Expect big things fromthis rising talent. ...Actually the country
legend trotted out two vulner-able and honest tributes tofriends who had died (GramParsons, Kate McGarrigle) thatsounded great.
9WANDA JACKSON
Jack White was sup-posed to show andplay guitar at this
evening gig. He didnt. Peoplewere chanting his name, whichwas shameful. Jackson sound-ed significantly more spry livethan on her White-producedalbum, particularly when she
did some yodeling. And shesounded spirited on I GottaKnow, the greatest country/rockabilly fusion ever record-ed. Ask White, an estimablesong guy no doubt, which ofhis tunes is better than thatone. I bet he answers honestlyand not in his own favor.
The Arctic Monkeys were notincluded in our top nine ... butthey put on a heck of a show.
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By Mark W. Smith
Detroit Free Press
ForApple,thepower is in the
packaging.
Unwrappinga
brand-newAppledevice is
anexperience that noother
technology companyhas
been able tomatch.
AndwhileApplehasbeen
chided forendlessly calling
itsdevicesmagical, there
are fewbetterwords tode-
scribe this iPad2,which is
one-third thinner, 15per-
cent lighterand twiceas fast
as theoriginal.
Theres no padding these stats
ingaccomplishment given theiPad 2s lighterweight andslim-merbuild.Withoutconstantuse,expect
theiPad2 to lastseveraldaysbetweencharges, justlike theoriginalversion.
Leading apps
TheiPads bestfeature contin-uesto beApples industry-lead-ingapp ecosystem.Appleboastsmore than65,000 apps built forthe iPads 9.7-inchtouchscreendisplay.Thebiggestcompetitorhere,
Googles Androidoperatingsystem,has fewerthan100 appsbuilt fora tablet screen.
Applealsoupgradedthe iPadsSafariWeb browsertomakenavigatingaroundthe Internetsnappier. Pages loadmuchfasterthanon theoriginaliPad.Users of theoriginaliPad
shouldseea similar bump inspeedwhentheyupgrade tothenewsoftware versionnowavail-able.TheiPad2 continuesApples
feudwith thepopularvideoformatFlash.Dontexpect a
compromisehere,evenas itrendersmuchof theWebs videounwatchableon the iPad.Thescreenis alsodisappoint-
inglythe sameasthemodelreleasedlast year. ApplesiPhone
4hasa stunninghigh-resolutiondisplayandmanyhadhopedthatscreenwouldbe includedon the
iPad 2.Cover kudos
Oneof themost excitingthingsabout the iPad2 is the innovativecoverdesignedto protectit.TheSmartCoverwascon-
ceivedalongside theiPad2,AppleCEOSteveJobshassaid,andit shows.It works seamlesslywiththe newtablet,snappingonandsnappingclosedusingmagnets.
Openingthe coverautomati-callyturnsthe iPad2 on, sav-ing thefewsecondsthatwererequired towakeup thepreviousversion. Its likea refrigerator lightalwaysonwhen youneed it.Whenthe cover retractsand
foldsup,it serves asa standintwopositionsoneperfectfortypingandone forwatchingvideo.Thecovers come in10 ver-
sions fivevibrantcolors inpolyurethane ($39) andfivemore
subduedtones in leather($69).Thegeniushereis that the
SmartCovermakes the iPad 2feellike anentirely newdevice.Andwhileit seemssilly tosuggestbuyinga $500-plusdevice tousea $40case,it nowfeels impossibletouse theiPad2 any otherway.
Ahead of the others
TheiPad 2s onlycompellingcompetition, theAndroid-basedMotorolaXoom,hit themarket
without the featuresthatweresupposedtomakeit aniPadkiller: support forFlashvideo,microSD cardsand Verizonsnext-generation4G LTEwirelessnetwork. (Allof those features arecomingsoon, though, throughsoftwareupgrades.)And itdroppedwitha gulp-
worthyprice tag:$800.Placednext to theiPad 2,the
Xoomlooksclunkyandbloated.Its notoften thatApplegets
mentionedas thecompanywitha price advantage.But theCali-forniatastemakerhasmanagedtoundercut itscompetitiononprice.Thereis nobetter tableton the
marketthan theiPad2.
APPLE IPAD 2: TECH SPECS
n Size: 9.5x7.31x.34 inchesn Weight: 1.33 poundsn Sizes: 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GBn Price: $499 to $829n Network: Available on AT&T and Verizon wireless networks; WiFi-only model also availablen Cameras: Rear camera for 720p video recording; front VGA cam-era for video chat. Both also shoot stills.n Screen: 9.7-inches, 1024x768 pixels at 132 pixels per inchn Battery life: Up to 10 hoursn Where to buy: Apple, Verizon, AT&T, Target, Best Buy and Walmartstores. Also online at apple.com and att.com.
Itis simply thebestvesselonwhichto casuallyconsumecontent anexperiencethathas
droppedusersmorecompletelyandcomfortably intotheWebthananyotherdevice inhistory.Itnow boasts front-and rear-
facingcameras,a dual-core1GHzprocessorandninetimesthe graphicperformance.Thecombinationof those new
featureselevates theiPad 2 toanew levelof usability amarkyetunmatchedbyanyothertabletmaker.The iPad2 isnowavailable in
18 flavors. Userscanchoose from
sizesof 16,32and 64GB,betweenWiFi-onlyand3G-connectedmodelsusingVerizon orAT&T,andalsobetweenblack andwhite. Prices range from$499to$829.
Dual cameras
TheiPad2s front-and rear-facingcameras clearlyare bestsuited forvideocapturing. Thehigherqualitycameraon thebacktakes720pvideo,which
ApplecallsHD.The quality ofthatvideo iscommendable,althoughmuchlessso in low-light conditions.Pairedwith Apples newiMovieapp ($4.99),theiPad2 isan all-in-onevideocapturing andeditingdevice.The front-facingcamera al-
lows theiPad tojointhe suiteofdeviceslinkedto FaceTime,Applesvideo chattingsoftware.Users canplacevideocalls tootherAppledevices, including
the iPodTouch,iPhoneandMaccomputers.TheFaceTimeexperience is
slickandthe quality ofthe videocalls overWiFiis excellent.Boththe front-andrear-facing
camerason theiPad 2 allowusersto takestillphotographs, but thequalityon bothis lessthanpoor.Apple isnt sayinghowmanymegapixelsthe camerashave,butseveralreports rate therear cam-eraat lessthanonemegapixel.Apple rates the iPad 2s battery
life at10 hours. Inmy tests, theiPad 2 exceededthatmark, reach-ing justshy of11 hourswhilestreaming videothroughNetflixoverWiFi.Thats an important engineer-
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featured bars/clubsSTAR BAR, 296 Crockett St.See ad, this page
Are we missing a nightclub or bar?
Do we have the wrong information?Send an e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line Nightlife
beaumontALIBIS, 315 I-10 N
THE BACK ROOM, 3871 Stagg Drive
CLUB 409, 2550 I-10 E.
DAIQUIRI BAYOU BAR & GRILL, 672Orleans
DITTOS, 8025 College St.
DIXIE DANCE HALL, 234 Crockett St.
E & L LOUNGE, 3130 Concord Road
EL DORADO SPORTS BAR, 6035 S. MLK
Jr. Pkwy.THE CLUBHOUSE, 7050 College
GET DOWN BROWN, 2095 N. 11th St.
THE GIG, 240 Crockett St.
GREEN FROG, 6130 Concord Road
I CRAVE IT LUX LOUNGE, 6360 Phelan
JERUSALEM HOOKAH, 3035 College
KING ARTHURS PUB, 2650 N. 11th St.
THE LOGON CAF, 3805 Calder Ave.
MACKENZIES PUB, 229 Dowlen Road
MAES, 1830 Irving St.
MADISONS, 4020 Dowlen Road # 200
NELLS PLACE JAZZ & BLUES, 500
Franklin St.OHEARNS PUB, 87227 Fannett Road
OKE DOKEE, 7665 College St.
ONE FIVE BAR (Major League Grill),4430 Dowlen Road
PACE SETTER LOUNGE, 6358 Phelan
PATRICKS PUB, 2013 S. MLK Jr. Pkwy.
RASCALS, 21721 FM 365
THE RED ROOM, 260 Crockett St.
SECRETS, 3990 Chaison St.
SCOOBY BLUES, 6010 S. MLK Jr. Pkwy.
SQUEEZES, 11325 Voth Road
STAR BAR, 296 Crockett St.
THE WEST BAR & GRILL, 6445 CalderTEQUILA ROK, 260 Crockett St.
THE TICKET, 3684 College St.
THIRSTYS, 229 Dowlen Road
TONGA CLUB, 5900 College St.
TRADEWINDS TAVERN, MCM Elegante,2355 I-10
WHISKEY RIVER, 3871 Stagg Drive
bridge cityBIG NASTYS, 1195 Texas Ave.
KATHYS, 610 N. John St.
crystal beachSHIPS WHEEL, 1271 Texas 87
SHARKYS II, 1021 Texas 87
TIKI BEACH BAR & GRILL, 1369 Texas 87
jasperHIDEAWAY CLUB, 2015 S. Wheeler St.
THE SHOP, 6610 Gulfway Drive
TOP HAT, 2145 Memorial Blvd.
WOODYS, 8484 Central Mall Drive
port nechesRIVERSIDE TAVERN, 234 Grigsby Ave.
silsbeeHILLTOP LOUNGE, 1396 Old Evadale Road
HONKY TONK TEXAS, 2389 US 96 S.
TIN BARN, US 96
vidorVICKIES, 330 Hebert St.
other areasBOOT SCOOTIN & BOOGIE, 4846 Quinn,Sabine Pass
SOLLEYS DISCO CLUB, County Road200, Brookeland
TEXAS LONGHORN CLUB, 2378 Hwy 109S, Vinton, La.
WOS FRIENDLY TAVERN, US69, VillageMills
sip of
the weekTHE DRINK: Aramis
MartininWHY ITSHOT:
Citadelle Gin ReserveVintage 2010 has onlyrecently arrived in theUnited States. This newrelease is the first vin-
tage of CitadelleGin createdwith abotani-cal mixthoughtto agewell in oak.Gin lovers, takenote. Citadelle says its unique gin is asgreat in a G&T as it is in a martini. Theyshared with us a new cocktail recipe us-ing their vintage gin.n WHATS IN IT: Strega (a digestive
liqueur flavored with mint, fennel andsaffron), 2 ounces Citadelle Gin Re-serve, Pierre Ferrand Reserve, orangezest. Wash a martini glass with Strega.Place gin in a cocktail shaker filledwith ice. Stir. Strain into martini glass.Atomoize mist with Pierre FerrandReserve cognac. Garnish with twist oforange zest.n FIND IT: citadellegin.com
Greg Morago
kountzeLAVERNES LOUNGE, 7227 US 69 S.
NOONIES, 700 Vanderburg St.
libertyDUKE PLACE, 904 Main St.
ICEHOUSE & SPORTSBAR,2706 N.MainSt.
nederlandIRENES LOUNGE, 147 N. Twin City Hwy.
EMBERS CLUB, 3519 N. Twin City Hwy.
orangeTHE BARKING DOG LOUNGE, 109 5th
BAYOU CLUB, 2210 Simmons Drive
CLUB 87, 2348 Ivy Lane
COTTONS CAY, 8379 Hwy 87
LUCILLES, 901 Simmons Drive
MOZ GRILL, 11845 Texas 62 N.
NEON MOON, 4652 Colony Drive
SOMEWHERE IN TIME, 405 W. Cypress
SPANKYS PUB, 1703 N. 16th St.
THE CAPISTRANO, 1209 Green Ave.
port arthurAARONS THE CLUB, 1000 Houston Ave.
THE CAPRI CLUB, 8585 9th Ave.
CASHS, 8484 Central Mall Drive
COZEYS LOUNGE, 6238 Gulfway Drive
DIAMOND 21, 1428 Houston Ave.
DYLANS BAR & GRILL, 8601 9th Ave.
E JS, 416 Procter St.
GOOD TIMES, 3801 Hwy 73
LANES LOUNGE, 720 Texas Ave.
MADELINES, 1201 Procter St.
MIDNIGHT LOUNGE, 3885 Gulfway Drive
NIKKIS LOUNGE, 5300 Gulfway DriveSAKE SUSHI BAR & LOUNGE, 8691 9th
SILVER SPUR, 5320 Gulfway Drive
SPEAK EASY LOUNGE, 711 Procter St.
THE BOUDAIN HUT, 5714 Gulfway Drive
THE PLACE, 5875 W Port Arthur Road
Guiseppe Barranco/The EnterpriseOkee Dokees Club, 7665 College St.
Saturdays
College Night$1.50 pints$3.00 pitchers$3.50 bombs$8.00 buckets of Coronitas
FridaysClub 8-0
Best of the 80s, 90s, and Today!Best Night in Town!Dance Contest @ 12:30amWinner gets a CASH prize!
Thursdays
296 Crockett St. ~ Beaumont
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nightlife
By Christina [email protected]@aomegajones on Twitter
Speak Easy Lounge
711 Procter St., Port Arthur
(409) 982-1700
Open: Wednesday throughSunday
When you ar-
rive: Take a
moment be-
fore walking
inside, so you can really
appreciate the transfor-
mation about to unfold
before your eyes. While
the exterior looks bat-
tered and weary, all of that
melts away when you walk
in this warm, comfortable
and classy! joint.
Restrooms are: At the veryback, in the corridor under the exitsign.
The layout: Open, with plentyof seating, a big bar and a stageto sing your heart out in karaoke.With tall ceilings, youd think theacoustics would be off, but itwas easy to hear and be heard,whether on the stage or in theaudience. The walls are all woodpaneling and brick, and the objectof my attention for a good while
was the beautiful chandelier hang-ing overhead.
The crowd: is friendly, entertain-ing and generous. People reallyrespond to a smile at this bar, andwant to laugh with you. Its not abar where you will sit in a cornerand be ignored. Your evening isshared with those around you,friend or stranger. This involuntarycompanionship is a large part ofwhat makes Speak Easy Lounge amust-not-miss bar experience.
The ambiance: feels like an
open patio on a breezy summernight, only without the bugs. Every-thing about this bar feels warm,from the service to the amazingwings. Yes, wings. Food is served
until 1 a.m., and the options arefull of tasty fried goodness. Sitat the front if youre on a diet,because if youre near the kitchentheres no way youll resist orderingsomething.
The pitch: Their motto, printedon the back of their menu, is
that everyone is VIP to them. Andits a motto they live up to. Theyare open Wednesdays throughSundays, with happy hours from5-8 p.m. Wednesday is karaokenight, Thursday is steak night andSundays are Swingout Matineefrom 5-10 p.m. for those of youwho love a good jitterbug.
Dont miss: Karaoke Wednes-days. Pick a number you know well,because good performances arewell-received. One of my biggestkaraoke donts (that I often violate)is picking a song to which you onlyknow the chorus. When in doubt,make a friend sing lead while youplay back-up. Those numbers aremore fun for the audience anyway.
If you plan to drink: Try a Te-quila Blue for $6.50. I dont know
Photos by Scott Eslinger/cat5
ABOVE: The Speak Easy
Lounge on a Wednesday
night in downtown Port
Arthur.
LEFT: A patron leaves the
Speak Easy Lounge.
Live freely,
speak easy
whats in it (other than tequila),but it came highly recommendedby the bartender on duty. WhatI do know is that it tastes great,plus it comes with a cherry on top.Tequila might not be your drink,but there are plenty of other liquoroptions in this well-stocked bar, somaybe make yours a Vodka Blueinstead.
Verdict: I started planning mynext trip out to Speak Easy beforeI closed my tab. For a special occa-sion, this bar really hits its mark.
But dont wait for a date circledon your calendar to visit. Driveover on a whim with a close friendand prepare to settle in for thenight. I believe youll be pleasantlysurprised!
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behindbars
effreyBryantis one
ofBeaumontsmost
notable bartenders,butyouwont find
himpouring tequila
shotsanytimesoon.
Bryantslingsdrinks at the
LogonCafe, a livemusic in-
stitutionat 3805CalderAve.
that openedin1999.
Partrestaurant,partcof-
feehouse,part Internet cafeandcomputer repair shop,
this place is allcharacter.
And sois Bryant.
Ive seena lot ofstuff
inmytime, hesaidwitha
grin.
Its nothardto spot Bryantpostedup behindthe bar, peer-
ing throughhisblack-frameglasses ashe closesout tabs andopens Shiners for thirstymusiclovers.
TheLogononlyhas a permittosellbeer andwine, soBry-antgetscreativewhen servingdrinks.
TheLogoncan sell boozethats fermented likewinerather thandistilled,so they canstill servemixeddrinks like pinacoladas anddaiquiris if theyremadewith fermentedalcohol.
Oneof Bryantsmost recentconcoctions iswhat hecallstheJapanese Sunset,madewithsakeand mandarinorange.Theyalso usea fermented versionof tequila thatsmadewith100
By Beth [email protected]
@BeaumontBeth on Facebook,Twitter
& Foursquare
Livin la vidaLogonpercentagave.Although itmight seem incon-
venientnot tobe able to serveliquorat a bar, Bryantsaid thefolks at theLogonaremorethanOKwith it.
Wedont wantto bea full-service bar, Bryantsaid, adding
that when thecafeopened origi-nally,there wasno alcohol at all.Butovertime, ownersgave in tolocalmusic loverswhowantedtohavea drinkwhilelistening totheirfavoritebands.
And a lot oflocal bands haveplayed here, includingsomeacts like HayesCarll andFredEaglesmith whovegottenpretty bigsincetheirtimeon thecorner stage.
Its beena venue for a lotof
people, Bryant said.Weve hada lotof peoplecomethrough.That is evident when youlook
at thewalls in thehallleadingto
thebathroom.Thepostersreadlike a history
of Beaumonts last 10 yearsoflocal music,and its pretty fasci-natingstuffto behold.
Bryant said theLogonhasa fewbig newthings coming,including reggaemusic andamonthly theater night thatbasicallywill bea live-actionkaraoke forthosewho love showtunes.
AndBryant himself runs akaraokenight everyTuesday.
Im theKJ, he said withalaugh.
Youcanget a drink fromBryantjust about anytime theLogons open,and youcanhear livemusiceverything
frombluesto acoustic acts to agiantbig band that playsonceamonthwhile you sip yourbeer orwine.
Beth Rankin/cat5
You can find Jeffrey Bryant behind the counter at the Logon Cafe a few
nights a week. Just speak up if you need to get his attention, because
his right ears a little bad after so many years of working around live
music.
J
Elite
6368 Phela
n Blvd. Beaumont77706
861-1696
When only the Best will do!Wed 2pm-10pm Thurs 2pm-12am Fri-Sat 2pm-2am Sun 2pm-10pm
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By Larena Head and Beth [email protected]
ItsWednesday night andthekaraokemachine
at the SpeakEasyLounge inPortArthuris just
warmingup, asarethe locals,sippingmixed
drinksat tablesscatteredaroundthedance
floor.
And inthe backof thebarin a tiny three-stallbath-
room, nine girlsclamor todress themselves ina space
barely large enough toholdthem,letalone theirover-
sized bags full of sequins, floral-print topsand harem
pants.
Theladies,membersof theEblajaFashionCoali-
tion, dresshurriedly asonemembergrabs themi-
crophone andstallsby invitingwomenaroundthe
roomtostrut uponstageand showoffwhat theyre
wearing. Thecrowdgoeswildfor theimpromptupre-fashionshow fashionshowawaitress even strutted
across the stagewitha trayof foodbalancedon her
fingertips but isclearly anxious tosee the pros.
Bynow, Eblaja(pronouncedee-blah-jay)hashad
nineshowsandthemodelesqueyoungwomen(and
oneman)have changedincars,alleys, evenaWal-
Mart parking lot. Butthis bathroom,they say, is the
smallest so far.
High heels
and highstandards
Photos by Scott Eslinger/cat5
Eblaja Fashion Coalition member Enrika Johnson, 20, of Houston,
models at First Thursday at the Mildred.
The Eblaja Fashion Coalition
is about more than looks
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Thequick-changeswalk last,explainscoalitionmemberJalissaWilliams. Theoutfitswith zips
andties go first.Themodelsare young rang-inginagefrom18to22andtechnicallyinexperienced.But fora fashiongroupthats onlybeenarounda fewmonths, theyrealreadymakingwavesbyappear-ingat fashioneventsand inmusicvideos.Andas theyreasked topartici-
pate inmore andmoreevents,onething isfor sure:Thiswontbe theirlastquick bathroomoutfit change.
LastNovember,coalitionfounderEbonyTezenohadanabundanceof clothingandaheadfullof ideas.LamarUniver-sity provedto havejustthe tool tohelp getsomeof herideasoff theground.Eachyear, theLamarFashion
MerchandisingAssociationhostsRehabanopenmarket/con-certcombinationpopularwithshoppers andmusicfans alikeontheLamarcampus.OnedayI was sittin downand
thinkin ...I doa lotof shopping,Tezeno said. I thought,lets gettogetherand dressupsomegirls.Thatnight,Tezenorounded
upsomegirlsandshowcasedEblajasfirstlooks.By theend
ofthenight, a contact list attheEblaja table hadmore than40names ofyoungmen andwomen
interestedin whatTezenowasdoing.Iwantedto showsomediffer-
entstylesand bring somethingdifferent toLamar, shesaid ofparticipating inRehab.It wentgreat.Thatnight,EblajaFashion
Coalitionwasborn.Thecoalition has18 members,
bothmaleandfemale. ChasityBobino,a 20-year-oldPortArthurresident, is theonlylocalnativeinthe group, butmanyofthe girls
live inthe areato attendLamarUniversity.Fashion isnt theonlything
on theirbrains.Themembersstudies includebusiness, com-munication, psychologyandpre-pharmacy.Eachtime thewomenpartici-
pate ina fashionwalk, Tezenotakes themoney theymakeandputsit intoan account. Clothesarepurchasedusingthatmoney,butevery fallsemester, Tezenoalsodolesout money tocoalition
membersto pay forbooks andtuition.Its basically tobetter their
education, shesaid. A lotof(coalitionmembers) livea differ-ent lifestyle. A lotof themhavea
different storyto tell, too.Thegirls alsogatherat least
oncea month tohave bonding
nightswherethey play cards,gobowlingor watchTVatTezenosapartment.Ilove thefactthat itsmore
thanjust fashionshows, said19-year-oldJoiaLison,a Lamarpre-pharmacymajor fromLufkin.But thecore themeof their
group is allabout the looks.Weget to set trends, said
18-year-oldChassityFowler,aLamarpsychology studentfromHouston.Onthe runway,the girlstend
torocka lotof vintagemixedwithcontemporarypieces.TheirSpeakEasyLoungeshowwasanamalgamation of 70sand 80stoucheswith plentyof sequinsandeccentricallymixedpatterns.Locally,Tezenosaidshe likes
topickup pieces atTreasureHouse,a second-hand storedowntown.Its cheap andtheyhave very
goodcustomer service, shesaid.Shealsobuysat local auctions
andestatesales.Naturally,plentyof photos
ofthe girlsdressedto theninesmadeit onFacebook.Andacouplemonthsback, oneof those
COALITION, page C18
By Grace Mathis
Why does
it seem
that
some
folks have an inherent
sense of style and oth-
ers dont? You know,
those folks that youre
always saying, I love
what youre wearing, but
I could never pull that
off!Are they really so different
from us average Joes and Janes,or do they have secrets to sharethat can help all of us find ourown way sartorially? I spoke tosome of the standout stylistasof Southeast Texas to find someanswers.
At 21, Eblaja Fashion Coali-
tion founder Ebo-
ny Tezeno has apretty solid senseof herself and herown style.
Im a vintagegirl, she said.Probably frombeing aroundmy grandma somuch.
Even so, her look changesday to day, but always featuressparkles, bright colors and bigrings.
When you look good, you feelgood, she said. First impres-sions are important, and whenpeople see you looking good, itsays something positive aboutyou.
To those who are venturingout and developing their senseof style, she says confidence iskey.
Be confident in yourself and
your look, she said. That playsa big part.
As the owner of Lolas Fresh
Produce, style is Vanessa
Melancons busi-
ness. She hasbuilt a uniquetraveling boutiqueon the idea thatnot everyonewants to betrendy.
I feel likethe things I likeare not the trends, they comeeither before or after, she said.I always wanted the bag thatno one had. I started Lolas be-cause I thought, surely I cant be
the only one who feels this way,who wants to be unique.Vanessa describes her own
style as feminine and classicwith an edge, inspired by someof her favorite musicians suchas Jenny Lewis, Kate Nash andLily Allen.
Im drawn to people that arebrave enough to not do exactlywhat everyone else is doing,she said. Thats being fashionforward.
But for those who may justbe figuring it out, Try with onepiece at a time. Make onebrave move in a typical outfit,and it goes from there.
When she talksto me about herenviable JeffreyCampbell plat-form booties thatshe has on withdenim cutoffs,a vintage shawljacket, T-shirt anda chain halter she
made herself, its obvious that22-year-old Chelsey Lopez has apassion for unique things.
For a long time, my friendsand family would ask me, Whatare you wearing? I dont know,something just told me thislooks good together, she said.
Lopez is a student in theFashion Merchandising depart-ment at Lamar and hopes oneday to be a personal stylist.
Personal style is you, howev-er you feel comfortable and con-fident, she said. Some gothkid at the mall has personalstyle, and so does the lady withlots of turquoise jewelry and along braid. Its not my style, butits still style.
Everyone has asense of style
Eblaja Fashion
Coalition Mem-bers Mattricia
Titus,20, JasmineSavoy, 19, and
Chassity Fowler,
18, all of Houston,
show off their
outfits at First
Thursday at the
Mildred.
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Eblaja Fashion Coalition mem-bers Victoria Mason, 19, of
Houston, left, and Kyiera Wil-
liams,18.Ebony Tezeno, 21, Houston
Lamar University business major
with a minor in fashion
How would you describe your
personal style? Vintage
What are your favorite places
to shop in Southeast Texas? IZ
Resale, Treasure House
What are your favorite places to
go out in Southeast Texas? Ap-
plebeesWho are your style icons? Rihan-
na, Katy Perry
Something in your closet you
cant live with out? Rings. Acces-
sories finalize your look.
Chasity Bobino, 20,
Port Arthur
Lamar University communications
major
How would you describe your
personal style? Fun, edgy, andexpensive
What are your favorite places to
shop in Southeast Texas? Thrift
stores, IZ Resale, Yaya Club
What are your favorite places to
go out in Southeast Texas? Pap-
padeaux, Tinseltown
Who are your style icons? Kim
Kardashian, Ciara
Something in your closet you
cant live with out? Heels!
Mattricia Titus, 20, Houston
Lamar University fashion retail &
merchandising student
How would you describe your
personal style? Versatile
What are your favorite places to
shop in Southeast Texas? XXI, but
I also like to browse at Goodwill
What are your favorite places
to go out in Southeast Texas?
Buffalo Wild Wings, Cheddars, Pap-
padeaux
Who are your style icons? Rihan-na, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce
Something in your closet you
cant live with out? Nail polish. I
recommend Urban Out fitter s, O.P.I.
and Jordana
By Larena Head
A bit about EblajaMarcos Bravo, 21, Houston
Lamar University general businessmajor
How would you describe your
personal style? Urban, fly, suave,
versatileWhat are your favorite places to
shop in Southeast Texas? SolePurpose
What are your favorite places to
go out in Southeast Texas? IHOP
Who are your style icons? Kanye
WestSomething in your closet you
cant live with out? Hats Icollect various styles from Polo to
Kango. And fitted hats.
Chassity Fowler, 18,
Houston
Lamar University psychology majorHow would you describe your per-
sonal style? Eccentric, girlyWhat are your favorite places to
shop in Southeast Texas? Express,XXI, Macys
What are your favorite places to
go out in Southeast Texas? Buf-
falo Wild Wings, ApplebeesWho are your style icons? Kim
Kardashian, Angela Simmons,Amber Rose
Something in your closet you
cant live with out? Purses
Joia Lison, 19, Lufkin
Lamar University pre-pharmacy
majorHow would you describe your per-
sonal style? Laid back, girly, classyWhat are your favorite places to
shop in Southeast Texas? WetSeal, XXI, Body Shop for jewelry
What are your favorite places to
go out in Southeast Texas? Buf-
falo Wild Wings, Cheddars, Cafe
Del RioWho are your style icons? KimoraLee Simmons
Something in your closet you
cant live with out? Earrings! Ihave lots of them.
Enrika Johnson, 20, Houston
Lamar University biology major
from Houston
How would you describe your
personal style? I dress according
to my mood.
What are your favorite places to
shop in Southeast Texas? Ebonyscloset (laughs)
What are your favorite places
to go out in Southeast Texas?
Sugas Deep South Cuisine & Jazz
Bar, Tokyo Steak House & Sushi
Bar
Who are your style icons? KatyPerry, Beyonce, Rihanna
Something in your closet you
cant live with out? Hair acces-
sories flowers, headbands and
bows
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RICHARDS CAFE
1087 Magnolia St.,
Beaumont
(409) 835-7063
11 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and 8 p.m.
until late Thursday through
Sunday
The menu: Is allgravy, baby. Well,
theres definitely
a lot of gravy
here, and thats also the
motto for this homey, un-
expected gem.
This is cafeteria-style,
home-cooked soul food
like your mama makes.And when you visit you
just might find Mama
Richard hanging around,
telling you about all the
goodness you get to
choose from.
And choices you have. Forentrees, youll find turkey wings,pig feet, beef tips, barbecue ribs,
meatloaf, hamburger steaks, bakedchicken, oxtail or smothered porkchops. Sides include mustardgreens, yams, rice or corn breaddressing, mac & cheese, mashedpotatoes, okra and tomatoes, baby
by Grace [email protected]
The cafe that gravybuiltRichards Cafecooks up foodthats good forthe soul
Photos by Scott Eslinger/cat5
Richards Cafe serves up a soulful lunch, then turns into a nightclub after the sun goes down.
lima beans and more. Add a denseserving of corn bread or a dinnerroll to your meal or try a huge bowlof gumbo.
Oh yeah, and dont forget thelate-night weekend fry menu thatincludes melt-in-your-mouth catfish,chicken or pork chop with fries anda roll.
Prices: Are straightforward. Oneentre choice with three sides androll or cornbread is $7.99, and if
you have an average appetite, youwill definitely need a doggie bag.The oxtail meal will set you back$10.99 and the jumbo gumbo (mydescription, not theirs) is $8.99.
Recommendations: A customerwho confessed to patronizing Rich-ards almost every day when it wason College highly recommendedthe fish courtbouillon when theyhave it.
If you are a pork chop fan, thisis definitely the place to have one.
Standout sides are okra &
tomatoes (no slime in sight, okrahaters), greens and yams.
Dont miss: Dessert! The sweetpotato pie was the perfect endingto a hearty meal, with a light, fluffysweet potato filling and firm, flaky
Mary Richard, 70, opened Richards Cafe with her family in the early
90s when they moved back to the area. The cafe started in Kountze
and moved to College Street before arriving at its Magnolia location.
crust. Perfect.
And the same Richards cus-tomer who recommended the fishcourtbouillon also recommendedI try the pecan candy. Um, yeah, Iwill.
And on a completely different
note, if you are smart enough to
eat some catfish when youre atthe club (see below), please makesure to ask for some of da bombhomemade tartar sauce. Theydont call it that, I do.
The drink situation: This might
come as a surprise to customerswho knew Richards back on Col-lege, but there now is a nightclubinside!
A Touch of Class Club is openfrom 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdayand is open even later Friday andSaturday. Sundays its open 6 p.m.to midnight. Expect to pay a coverof $5 before 11 p.m., $10 after.
Ladies night is Thursday with acover of $3.
I recommend getting there later
rather than earlier as this placestarts moving around 11.
Mixed drinks are available, alongwith a fab dance floor, live DJ and asmoking patio.
And youll find the freshest friedbar food in town, of course. Thereis no microwave in this establish-ment, yall.
Atmosphere: From the outside,this is one of those places youprobably wouldnt take a secondglance at when driving by.
Step in the doors and it is com-
pletely down-to-earth and comfort-able.
For lunch you will find folks inscrubs, business suits and Nomex.Everyone is here because theywant to eat good food.
The place is large while stillretaining the at-home feel, and theeclectic furnishings give it a lot ofcharacter.
At night, dress to impress.Find the restrooms: In the very
back to the left, then on the right.They are the one-person kind,
but us ladies can move in and outfaster thanks to the full-length mir-ror right outside the door. No needto be in the bathroom to touch upyour makeup.
Extras and specials: Well, Ithink its pretty special that theresa nightclub inside a soul food res-taurant in Beaumont.
Just sayin.The verdict: This is called soul
food not health food for areason.
If you want to feel touched by an
angel, come get some down-homeSouthern cooking in an environ-ment that makes you feel likeyoure at grandmas.
And then come back later to getyour dance on.
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BEAUMONT
10 de Mayo Mexican, 8350 College
Abbies Imports, 5335 Fannet Road
Applebees, 4375 Dowlen
Bandos Express, 215 N 11th St.
Baytown Seaood, 3825 College St.
Bayou Cae, 1255 N Major Dr
Beaumont Fried Chicken Pizza andGrill, 2305 Calder Ave.
Big Johns Grill, 1465 Gladys St.
BJs Soul Food, 8050 Windhaven St.
Boomtown BBQ, 5555 Calder
Brians Place, 595 Orleans St. Ste. 100
Broussards Links Plus Ribs, 2930 S11th St.
Bryans 797, 797 N 5th St.
Bualo Wild Wings, 3939 Dowlen Rd.
Cae Del Rio, 2830 I-10 E
Carlitos Mexican Restaurant, 890
Amarillo St., 3925 Calder Ave. Carmelas Mexican, 3925 Calder
Carrabbas, 1550 I-10 S
Casual Entrees, 6025 Phelan Blvd.
Cattle Company, 5055 Eastex Fwy.
Chaba Thai Cuisine, 4340 E. LucasDrive, 6434 Phelan Blvd.
Chick On A Grill, 612 Washington
Chilis, 110 I-10 S
China Garden, 3871 Stagg Dr Ste 200
China Hut, 3675 College St.
Chucks Sandwich Shop, 493 Pearl St.
Chula Vista Mexican, 1135 N 11th St.
CiCis Pizza, 5882 Eastex Fwy
Crazy Joses, 6420 Phelan Blvd.Danas Place, 9180 Broun St.
De Buey-Y-Vaca, 1801 College St.
Delos Good Eats, 2898 Fannett Road
Dons Seaood & Steak, 2475 Gladys
Dots Sandwich Shop, 8399 Fannett
El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant, 5920Eastex Fwy
Elenas Mexican, 1865 College St.,6290 Phelan Blvd.
Eskimo Hut, 5405 College St.
Fertittas Finer Foods, 1155 S 11th
Floyds Seaood & Steakhouse,2290 I-10 S
Frankies Italian Grill, 105 I-10 NFuddruckers, 4545 Dowlen Rd.
Ginos Pizza & Pasta, 4318 Dowlen
GeoBurrito, 4230 Calder, 4438 Dowlen
Golden Dragon, 6420 Eastex Fwy
Golden Seaood, 597 S 11th St.
featured restaurants
CARMELAS, 3925 Calder
Ave., Beaumont, and 1203 S.
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this page
Great China, 3135 Calder St.
Guadalajara, 4414 Dowlen Rd Ste 101
Hamburger Depot, 1652 CardinalDrive, 790 Neches St.
Hemingways, MCM Elegante, 2355 I 10
Jasons Deli, 535 Dowlen Rd., 112Gateway St.
JDs Seaood, 4140 E Lucas Dr., 1652 WCardinal Dr.
JD Seaood & Poorboys, 1480 Wash-ington Blvd.
Jerusalem Hookah Cae, 3035 College
Jo Jos China Bistro, 3939 Dowlen Rd.
Joes Crab Shack, 3825 I-10 S.
Johnny Carinos Italian, 3805 I-10 S.
JuJus Cajun Craawfsh Shak, 18277FM 365
Kampus Korner, 4637 Role Christo-pher
Katharine and Company, 1495 Calder
King Palace Cae, 4328 Dowlen Rd.
L&C Hot Deli & Cae, 1705 College St.
La Casita, 9297 College St.
La Cantina, 4555 Dowlen Rd., 2050 I-10
La Morenita Meat Market850 S. 11thSt.
La Salsita, 612 Washington Blvd.
Labamba Taqueria, 1505 College St.
Bistro Lemonde, 3199 Dowlen
Logans Roadhouse, 4185 Dowlen
Lone Star Steakhouse Seaood, 6685Eastex Fwy
Major League Grill, 3195 DowlenRoad
Mitchs Smokehouse, 2197 Washing-ton Blvd.
Monterey House West, 3015 DowlenRd Ste 190, 1090 S 11th St.
New York Pizza & Pasta, 790 Neches,4405 Calder
Novrozskys, 3925 Dowlen
Olive Garden, 585 I-10 N
Osaka Grill, 6155 Eastex Fwy Ste 676
Outback Steakhouse, 2060 I-10 S
Paiges Seaood, 4195 Gladys
Panchos Taqueria, 150 Mariposa
Papa Georges Bar B Q, 3690 College
Pappadeaux Seaood, 4040 I-10 S
Patillos Bar-B-Que, 610 N. 11th St.
Pei Wei Asian Diner, 3050 Dowlen RdPhos Four Seasons, 3690 College
Pine Tree Lodge, 3296 Pinetree Road
Raos Bakery, 2596 Calder Ave., 4440Dowlen Road, 3080 College St.
Rancho Grande, 230 Crockett St.
R & W Seaood, 510 Highway 124
Red Lobster, 2820 I-10 E
Richards Cae, 1087 Magnolia
Ryans, 4260 Dowlen Road
Sartins West, 1990 I-10 S
Saltgrass, 325 I-10 N
Seaood Shack, 150 Mariposa St.
Sertinos Cae, 5657 Eastex Fwy
Shannons By Lake Cae, 10952 Kole-may Dr.
Sonny S Barr B Q, 725 Woodrow St.
Sugas, 461 Bowie St.
Szechuan Chinese, 597 S 11th St
Tacos Con Madre, 1045 Monterrey
Tacos La Bamba, 2005 Calder St.
Taqueria Lili, 1590 Franklin St.
Taste o China, 955 I-10 S
Tex MexCasa Blanca Grill, 6155 EastexFwy
Texas Crawfsh Co. 12647 US Hwy 90
Tokyos, 4438 Dowlen Road, 1970 I-10 S
Tonys Barbecue and Steakhouse, 3375Calder Ave.
Uncle Henrys Tamales, 4358 E Lucas,3901 Calder
Vautrots Cajun Cuisine, 13350Highway 105
The West Bar & Grill, 6445 Calder Ave
Willy Rays BBQ 145 I-10 N
Wings To Go, 4275 Dowlen
Zydeco Diner, 270 Crockett St.
BRIDGE CITY
Caliornia Corn Dog, 765 Texas Ave.
Chicken Express, 2250 Texas Ave.
Empire Buet, 715 Texas Ave.Pinehurst Barbecue, 2100 Texas Ave.
Sun Wok Chinese, 2429 Texas Ave.
Tequilas Mexican, 1085 Texas Ave.
Ticos Cuban Cae, 1145 Texas Ave.
BUNA
Chat & Chew Bar-B-Que, 413 CountyRoad 833
Fausto Fried Chicken, 34074 US 96 S
Our Place Cae, 34331 US 96 S
Senor Toros, 34947 US 96 S
ChINA
Diamond S Diner, 190 W Hwy 90
CRYSTAL BEACh
Coconuts Restaurant & Pub, 1021Texas 87
Stingaree, Stingaree Road at theIntercoastal Canal
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill, 1639 Texas 87
GROVES
Baytown Seaood, 4830 Twin CityHwy
Big Daddys Grill, 3848 Main Ave.
China Inn, 4848 Twin City Hwy.
Colichias Restaurant, 5601 E Park-way St.
Courtyard Cae, 4321 Lincoln
Famous Buet, 5080 Twin City Hwy.
Fast Freddys BBQ, 3249 Pure Atlantic
JWS Grill, 6299 39th St.
Larrys French Market, 3701 PureAtlantic
Mo-mos Diner, 6299 39th St.
P & J Seaood, 3301 Pure Atlantic Rd.
Papa Joes, 7111 Washington St.
Pit Stop Food Stand, 2921 Bryan Ave.
P-Reauxs Cajun Cae, 3130 Lay Ave.
Southern Kitchen, 2924 Ruby Drive
Tonys BBQ, 4700 Twin City Hwy
hAMShIRE
Carmalitas Mexican Restaurant,24588 Highway 124
Silver Spoon Cae, 17808 Wilber Road
JASPER
Billys Bar B Que, 1601 N Main St.
Casseddys Resturant & Club, 249 EGibson St.
Catfsh Cabin, 2957 US Highway 96,302 Lake Drive
Chateau Steak House, 610 W Gibson
Chinese Kitchen, 760 S Wheeler St.El Taco Amigo, 400 S Main St.
Elijahs Cae, 490 12 Live Oak Rd. 201 WGibson St.
Hamburger Depot, 282 S Wheeler St.
Jason Sub Station, 639 E Milam St.
Jasper Roadhouse, 4108 US 96 N
Lone Star Buet, 500 S Wheeler St.
Martins Mexican Restaurant, 410 NWheeler St.
Marys Tamales, 1660 Bevil Loop
Novrozskys Hamburgers, 610 WGibson St.
R & E Grocery & Cae, 12183 Hwy 63
Restaurants In Wings Over, 4108 Hwy96 N
Stump Restaurant, Piney Point Plz
Super China Buet, 315 S Wheeler St.
Ta Mollies Mexican Restaurant, 1275 SWheeler St.
The Catfsh Hut, 133 Private Rd 6180
Thump Restaurant, Hwy 255
KIRBYVILLE
Daves Java Cae, 1902 S Margaret
Elijahs Cae, 505 N Margaret Ave.
Hamburger Depot, 1211 N Margaret
Jennys Fried Chicken, 901 S Margaret
Lazy H Smoke House o Texas, 811 NMargaret Ave.
Mamas Kountry Kitchen, 266 FM 363
Pizza Pro, 1100 N Margaret Ave.
Tom Jrs Meat Market, 1117 S Marga-
ret Ave.
KOUNTZE
Back 40 Bar B Q, 2655 Colonial Dr.
Carolines Quality and Quantity BBQ,320 3rd
Dee Des Chicken Shack, 340 N Pine St.
Mama Jacks Restaurant, 215 S Pine St.
LUMBERTON
Catered Cuisine, 250 W Candlestick
Catfsh Cabin Too, 192 Hwy 96
Chucks Bar-BQ and Burgers, FM 105,Evadale
Crazy Joses, 900 S Main St.
Dippitys No 1, 815 S Main St.
Grand China Buet, 1320 Highway 96 S
Hot Wok, 76 N L H S Drive
Kotoyama, 215 S Main St.
La Casa Manana Restaurant, 120 WCandlestick Drive
Napolis Italian Restaurant, 835 S.
Main St.Peggy Kyles Catfsh Kitchen, 835 NMain St.
R & N Seaood, 118 N Main St.
Raaels Mexican Restaurant, 351 SMain St.
Richards Cae, 625 N Lhs Dr.
NEDERLAND
Bobbys Homestyle Cooking, 2750Nederland Ave.
Butchers Korner 1155 Boston Ave.
Carmellas Mexican Restaurant, 1203S Highway 69
Chads Kitchen Korner, 408 S 23rd St.Chris Rib Shack, 602 N Highway 69
Daviss Donuts and Deli, 1706 Hwy 365
Eaton Meats, 2505 Nederland Ave.
GeoBurrito, 1629 S Highway 69
NEDERLAND
1203 S.Hwy 69
409.729.0760
BEAUMONT
3925 Calder Ave.
409.898.8435
CarmelasMexican Restaurant
Monday Thursday 8 am 9 pm Friday & Saturday 8 am 10pm
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Grand Buet, 2250 Highway 365
Guidrys Galley, 3914N TwinCity Hwy.
J Martin Seaood Market, 3324 Ned-erland Ave,
Johns Grill, 112 11th St.
JVs Seaood, 3922 N Twin City Hwy
La Suprema Tortilla Bakery, Hwy 365
La Suprema Mexican Restaurant, 3106Highway 365
Lucky Seaood Restaurant, 3922 NTwin City Hwy
Margarettes Tamale Stand, 2307 NTwin City Hwy
NovrozskysHamburgers, 3504 Hwy 365
Raos Bakery, 3504 Hwy 365
Ranch House Cae & Grill, 3819 N TwinCity Hwy
Sandersons Restaurant and Bar,2095 Highway 69 N
Sartins Seaood, 3520 Nederland Ave.
The Schooner, 1507 S Highway 69
Sew Tasty, 111 9th Ave.
Sun Wok Chinese, 1624 Nederland
Taco Rey Mexican Restaurant, 1505Nederland Ave.
The Tamale King, 2495 N Twin City
Tuscany Italian Restaurant, 3600 High-
way 365 Ste D
ORANGE
Acapulco, 2709 Macarthur Drive
AR & Sons Tamales, 1501 Green Ave.
Avilas Mexican Restaurant, 2615Western Ave.
Bella Casa Restaurant, 3535 W Park
Big Daddys Crawfsh, 10707 BessieHeights Road
Bojangles, 2486 Martin L King Jr
Burger Town, 210 Spooner
Cajun Eatery, Inc, 630 S Naquin Road
Caliornia Rib Hut, 3720 N 16th St.
Chilis, 292 Strickland Dr.
Chucks Eats, 802 W Cherry Ave.
Cornbreads Cae, 2246 Macarthur
Crazy Joses, 180 Strickland Drive
Decal Pit Stop, 407 S 44th St.
Docs Restaurant LLC, 8920 Hwy 12
Fusion Grill, 6305 Steeple Chasse
Garys Cae, 2650 Lutcher Drive
Guadalajara, 95 Strickland DriveJV Seaood, 1102 W Park Ave.
JBs Barbeque, 5750 Old Highway 90
Kam Hwa Buet, 150 Strickland Drive
Luigis Italian Grill, 3105 Edgar Brown
Mauris Diner, 10930 Highway 12
Novrozskys Hamburgers, 501 N 16th
Old Orange Cae, 914 W Division
Orange Seaood & Steak House, 3104Edgar Brown Dr
Peggys On The Bayou Cajun Ca,2682 E Roundbunch Road
Pinehurst BBQ, 100 Strickland Drive
Richards Caeteria, 304 Widgeon
Romanos 8 31 Italian, 1201 N 16th St.
Senor Toros, 3130 N 16th St.
Shirleys Cae, 408 Schley Ave.
Shrimpboat Seaood & Chuckwagon,18606 Highway 62 S
Spankys Restaurant& Pub, 1703N 16thSt.
Star and Moon Cae at Shangri La,2111 W Park Ave.
Taste o Orange, 2610 I-10 W
PORT ARTHUR
Arthurs, 3901 Highway 73
Bbq Stop, 6313 W Port Arthur Road
Bettys Place, 2030 11th Ave.
The Boudain Hut, 5714 Gulway
Bruces Seaood Deli, 6801 Ninth Ave.
Buccaneer Seaood, 7600 Spring-meadow Lane
Bualo Wild Wings, 8845 Memorial
Chilis Grill & Bar 1175, 8665 Memorial
Dong Vien, 2523 Jeerson
Erain & Anas Deli, 6048 Gulway
Far East Restaurant, 2523 Jeerson
Garcia Taqueria, 5250 Gulway Drive
Gul Coast Seaood, 6137 W PortArthur Road
Handlebar & Grill, 8601 Ninth Ave.
Icy Darylnn, 1249 Gulway Drive
Jasons Deli, 3100 Highway 365
Johns Seaood, 2200 Bluebonnet Ave.
Judices French Market and Deli,3005 Seventh St
K-Boys Bar-B-Que, 526 19th St.
Kelleys Kitchen, 600 Austin Ave.
La Cantina Mexican, 7960 Memorial
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant,
7700 9th Ave.
La Morenita Taqueria and Meat, 3647
N Twin City Hwy
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, 2446Memorial Blvd.
Los Gamos Restaurant, 1631 Du Dr.
McAlisters Deli, 8393 Memorial Blvd.
Mi Yum Vietmanese Cuisine, 8597 9th
Monacos Italian Cuisine, 4309 4th St.
Moon Palace, 3437 N Twin City Hwy
New Hong Kong Chinese, 3966 Gul-
way Drive
Nicks Pit 1, 2548 Gulway Drive
RBJs Cae, 3349 Gulway Drive
Rancho Grande, 7670 Memorial Blvd.
Savannah Grill, 2021 Savannah Ave.
Sertinos Cae, 7675 Memorial Blvd.
Sinhs Restaurant, 3708 Gulway
Smokin Dans BBQ, 3819 N. Twin City
Sorianos Bar B Que, 6049 W PortArthur Road
Taqueria Cotija, 4040 Gulway Drive
Tequilas Mexican Restaurant, 4231Gulway Drive
Wow! This Is It Down Home Cook-ing, 1629 Woodworth Blvd.
Tonys Bbq & Steakhouse, 2749 Me-morial Blvd.
Vinces Seaood, 5044 Gulway Drive
PORT NECHESBilly Joe Barbecue, 2029 Magnolia
Celestes Tamales, 3102 Saba Lane
Fred C Gregory Pizza, 1501 Magnolia
Joes Pizza, 2839 Nall St.
La Fiesta, 2337 Nederland Ave.
Neches Cae, 2401 Port Neches Ave.
Sea Ranch Cae, 1305 Magnolia Ave.
The Diner, 301 Grigsby Ave.
SABINE PASS
Olde Time Diner, 5404 Gulway S
Skeeters Bar & Grill, 5553 Dowling Rd
SILSBEE
Bird Nest, 510 Highway 327 W
Cajun Kitchen, 302 Hendricks Drive
Chie Chins Chinese Seaood Restau-
rant, 900 Highway 96 S
Joes Pizza & Pasta, 205 Highway 327
Mi Pueblo, 980 Highway 327 E
Novrozskys Hamburgers, 1170 High-
way 327 E
Munchies Ole Inc, 1194 N 5th St.
West Texas Style Bar B Q, 3078 US
Highway 96 N
SOUR LAKE
Bellows, 125 S Merchant St.
Big Thicket Pizza, 16860 Highway 326
Goodellas Restaurant and Pizza, 785
Highway 105 W
El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant, 104 S
Merchant St.
Mothers Kitchen 125 S Merchant St
VIDOR
Bar B Que Depot Inc, 1030 Forest Ln
Fays Catfsh Connection,1215 Hwy12
Great Wall Chinese, 345 N Main St.
Hamburger Place, 4795 N Main St.
Hush Puppy Restaurant, 1202 N Main
Mings Buet, 840 N Main St.
Novrozskys Hamburgers, 1035 N Main
Pauls Seaood, 7226 Hwy 12
Red Wagon Cae, 445 West Fwy
Senor Toro, 1298 N Main St.
Wrights Bar-B-Que, 1096 N Main St.
WINNIE
Al-Ts Seaood & Steak House, 338
Spur 5 Hwy. 124
Burrito Express, 1406 Hwy. 124
Hunan Ca, 43628 I-10
Lercys Diner2122 S. Hwy. 124
Nutty Jerrys Steak House, 18291
Englin Road
Pappas Restaurant, 2626 S. Hwy. 124
Taqueria Los Sombreros, 510 Hwy. 124
WOODVILLE
Dogwood Cae, 419 S Magnolia St.
Elijahs Cae, 810 S Magnolia St.
Fajita Mexicant Restraurant, 1856 US
Highway 69 S
La Enchilada Mexican Restaurant,1127 S Magnolia St.
Magnolia Cae, 1010 S Magnolia St.
Tampicos Tacos, 418 S Magnolia St.
The Tree Restaurant, 7503 Hwy 69 S
Zs Fillin Station, 307 N Magnolia St.
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Scott Eslinger/cat5favfoodsPATILLOS BBQ610 N 11th St, BEAUMONT
The low-down: Patillos BBQ is a Beaumont institution and has been for the past 99 years. The location
on 11th Street has been there since 1981.
I recommend: The two-meat plate with three sides $9.75 Side of boudain links $3.75. This plate
was piled with sliced beef and pork with sides of potato salad, beans and rice. Sliced white bread, pickles
and onions come with pretty much everything. Dont forget to say hi and leave a good tip for Miss Gloria,
who can hook you up with some of the finest BBQ Southeast Texas has to offer.
Tip: Some say Patillos has one of the best jukebox selections in Beaumont, ranging from Sam Cooke to
Wilco to Lucinda Williams. Five plays for a buck, so bring some jukebox money.
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CHECK, PLEASE
ostgreat stories
have at their
cruxsomething
madeof gold. A
touch ofgold,an egg ofgold
ora fleeceof goldmake
dream worldsgoround.
Orend them.
Inthistale, a girl movessouth,faraway from loved onesand ev-erythingfamiliar. Thisnew landwasa mixof twodistinct cultures,bothproudand flavorful.Therewere newtraditionsshe learnedto love andcelebrate,makingthem partof herown.
Oncein thenewland, sheexperiencedmanynewthings,many of thembarbecued,someof themfried.She attendedthou-sandsof festivals andmadenewacquaintancesbutnever found
theright personwhocould pointhertowardthe perfecthome-mademorningtreat.
True, she saw themerit indoughnuts (and anoccasionaldoughnutburger). Sheacknowl-edged thesavoryperfection ofkolachesand theappearance ofcrawfish inmorningmeals. Butthere wassomethingmissing.Thelight andfluffy, flaky sideofbreakfast provedelusive.
There wassurelya goldencroissant tobehadsomewherein
theGolden Triangle. Butwherecouldsucha fine French treatbefound?
There wereFrench Cajunsrun-ning amok, butnever theperfectcroissant.The girlknewif she
By Alex McGuffie(409) 880-0793
A food fairy talewith a happy ending
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Photos by Alex McGuffie/cat5
Golden Croissants chicken almond sandwich is made from marinated
chicken breast and shredded with roasted almonds and is, of course, served
on a croissant.
searched, it could be found.Shetried anywhere foodwas served gasstations,bowlingalleys,roadside trucksandall mannerof restaurants.
Sixhundred and61 days intoherexploration of thisnew land,shefound it.
A friendmade anoffhand
commentabouta restaurantbaking itsown croissants. Herears perkedup. Couldit be?Thegirl,bypoliteeavesdropping,discovered TheGoldenCroissantin Nederland. She immediately
hopped intoher carriageanddrove asfastas was legalto Mid-County.
Walkinginto thebakerywaslike a dream. There was also adrive-thru,but sheopted forfullimmersion tomake sure thiswasnt a mirage.
Andit wasnt.
TheGoldenCroissanthasbeenin Southeast Texasforabout30 yearsandofferedafriendly smilewhenshe entered.Forbreakfast, thebakery servescroissants, eclairs, muffinsand a
varietyofdanish.
Since shearrivedafter11a.m., thegirlenjoyeda sand-wich,servedon one ofthegoldencroissants.Youcanchoose from cheese,hamand
cheese, roastbeefand cheese,turkeyandcheese, chickenalmond,shrimp, tunaand tripleclub. Allsandwichesareservedwith a side ofchips.
If yourefeelinglike something
sweet after yourmeal,dont thinkthat theGolden Croissant limitsitself to breakfast. Fresh-bakedcookies,brownies, pastriesandmore linethe glass shelvesin
therestaurant. Youcanorderfresh-bakedKingCakesorwed-ding cakesof figurinebreadintheshapesof logos, lobstersorclowns.
Thedecor in therestaurantwasfestive FrenchQuartermeets Frenchtown square.It wascomforting tothe girl toknowthat shecould come back totherestaurantany timefrom6 a.m.to6 p.m.
Thegirl nowis content, satis-fiedthatherdaysof croissant-
seekingareatan end.Now all sheseeks isthe
perfectsandwich.
Want to go?
Where: Golden Croissant,2904 Highway 365, Nederland
For more information: (409)727-5399
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ASIMJAE isnot tobeconfusedwith Jumanji,
though it ishas a similar ring anddoes tendto
bring outthe unexpectedandwild.
TheArt Studio, Inc.Members JuroredArtEx-
hibitiondoescausequitea buzz.Thisyear, TheArt StudiohasJeff Forster, theceramics departmentchair of theGlas-
sellSchoolof Art, as juror. (Youknow, the artschoolacross
from theMuseumofFineArtHouston.)
By Michelle [email protected]
@michellecat5 on Twitter
Forsters ceramicwork is
intense. Theartist,whowonTASIMJAEin 2009,often
uses packingmaterial, like
Styrofoam,asmolds.
A cultured walk
on the wild sideWhileits a huge honorjusttoget intothe show, TASIMJAEhastheaddedperkof awards forfirstthroughthird places.
Secondandthirdplacehavecashawards,while the first placewinner is awarded a soloexhibi-
tioninMay2012.Wegetpeopleto showworktheyhavent shownbefore,andwearealso interested inget-tingnewmembershipsfromtheconstituents out there, saidGreg
TASIMJAE OPENINGRECEPTION7 to 10 p.m. SaturdayThe Art Studio, Inc.720 Franklin St., Beaumont
Busceme,TASIdirector.SirenaLaBurnwon first place
in2010whenVidor sculptorCharlieStaggwas juror. ThoughLeBurnis currently living inGer-many,shewillhavehersoloshowthis spring.
Theopeningreception forallthosewalking onthewild side isfrom7 to10p.m.Saturday.Thistendsto beoneofthemostexcit-ingopenings atTheArt Studioallyear, sodontmissit!
Greg Busceme, executive di-
rector of The Art Studio, Inc.
Below are some of the more
than 50 entries received for
the 2011 TASIMJAE showlast Friday evening.
Photos by Scott Eslinger/cat5
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TheLipstickMystic
ForecastforLOVEAries: March 21 April 19
You dont care how many times
you get rejected. Youre determined
to keep asking people out until
youve lined up a bunch of hot
dates. The sun is inspiring you tobroaden your social circle and at-
tend as many parties as possible.
Taurus: April 20 May 20
A casual, platonic friend could
express interest in becoming
something more. You might not
know how you feel about thisperson just yet. Venus is encourag-
ing you not to reject this possibility
out of hand. Be open to a little
exploration.
Gemini: May 21 June 21
Issues of right and wrong are on
your mind, thanks to justice seekerSaturn. You might be wondering if
you can really trust someone. Or
you could be obsessing about past
slights and bad things that your for-
mer flame did to you. Lighten up.Cancer: June 22-July 22
Your intuition is a little off baseright now, so dont jump to conclu-
sions. Maybe your honey isnt
seeing somebody else behind your
back, even if youre suspicious.
And perhaps youre wrong about
your honey being ready to break upwith you. The moon says chill out.
Leo: July 23 Aug. 22
Talkative Mercury is putting you
in a confessional mood. Youll
want to tell someone about that
one night stand you had or let
somebody know how you really feel
about him or her. Youll feel betterif you get a few things off your
chest.
Virgo: Aug. 23 Sept. 22
Its hard for you to focus on re-
lationships when you feel like work
and money matters are out of con-trol. With Venus still opposite your
sign, its important for you to con-
centrate on taking care of yourself.
Let romance become a secondary
pursuit, not the main one.
Libra: Sept. 23 Oct. 23
You could be feeling pressured
by people who want you to make
certain choices with your love life.
Maybe your parents are pressur-
ing you to marry someone or aclose friend doesnt think you
should continue dating someone.
The moon says make up your own
mind.
Scorpio: Oct. 24 Nov. 2
A dreamy Venus is inspiring you
to dream big. You dont want to
just casually date anymore. Youre
ready for a special soulmate to
come along. Or if youre in a rela-
tionship, youll want to take things
to the next level.
Sagittarius: Nov. 22 Dec. 21With the moon opposite your
sign, its important not to make
any sudden moves. Dont overreact
to something that isnt really that
important. Dont push yourself to
start a new relationship when the
truth is that youre not ready.
Capricorn: Dec. 22 Jan. 19
You could be going back and
forth about a relationship, wonder-
ing if its worth it. Mars is creating
some misgivings. You probably
need to spend more time with this
person before youre ready to makea final decision. Give it another try.
Aquarius: Jan. 20 Feb. 18
Business matters are on your
mind as Jupiter h
