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en of Action pretty muchsums up the men on our cover andfeature pages. Although incrediblydiverse, they are all doing what theylove and doing it well. PhotographerCody Bess captured them simply andbeautifully while Tim Moloney stole a few moments to learn a little more abouteach one. The feature embodies real guys talking about their everyday lives.

Because 002houston is in essence a guide to the city, it’s really important thatwe not only provide you month after month with the information you need tonavigate the city but to also introduce you to some of the people who makeHouston the great city it is. All the men that grace this issue do just that.

Be sure to join us at Porsche West on November 3, to celebrate this men’sissue. The party is from 7–9pm and we’ll have drinks, obviously fabulouscars plus a trunk show featuring watches from Zadok Jewelers. It’s the per-fect opportunity to mix, mingle and shop!

It’s hard to believe that another year is about to zip past us but here we areagain in November with a nice, crisp breeze in the air. Make the most ofthese beautiful days in our wonderfully diverse city.

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4 letter from the editor

6 table of contents

8 houston map

10 downtown map

11 party pic

12 uptown + galleria map

13 party pic

14 on our radar

16 calendar

18 museum district

20 art houses+museums+exhibits

22 for art’s sake: patrick turk

23 party pics | gish at the movies

24 phone shot

25 spacetaker

26 NONPROFIT: BLUE CURE FOUNDATION28 born cool. grow hip.

30 costumes for cocktails

31 party pics

32 people of houston

34 things i love

36 A FEW GOOD MEN46 tools, toys + gadgets

47 MENtertainment

48 destination: madrid/porto

50 002PROFILE:

GRANT GOLDIN52 002business profile:

jonh t. nguyen, md, facs, fics

53 party pics

54 architecture+design:

saddleback leather

55 reliant innovation avenue

56 it’s cool to wear the right frames

58 DINE WRITE: BRC

60 BREW MASTER: FRITZ RAHR

62 open

64 restaurant listings

68 washington way

70 rose team realty

72 club + lounge review: prohibition

74 the scene

78 002 nightlife

80 bea here now

81 recording: ashlei mayadia

82 party pic/crossword puzzle

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Downtown...........................................1Holocaust Museum..............................2Galleria...............................................3Uptown Park.......................................4River Oaks Park..................................5Rice Village.........................................6Highland Village.................................7Memorial City......................................8Town & Country Village.......................9CityCentre.........................................10Sam Houston Race Park....................11Katy Mills.........................................12Sugar Land.......................................13Zoo .................................................14Museum District................................15George Bush Intl. Airport..................16Hobby Airport...................................17Space Center Houston.......................18Kemah.............................................19Miller Outdoor Theatre.....................20Contemporary Arts Museum..............21Houston Museum of Fine Arts...........22Children’s Museum...........................23Houston Museum of Natural Science.......24Houston Arboretum..........................25Houston Theater District...................26The Woodlands.................................27

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Annie Ruscoe, Megan Rogers

A bevy of fashion-savvy ladies beat the summer heat with cool sips, socializing and a lit-tle shopping at Atrium. Guests slipped into one-of-a-kind designer pieces at the fashion-able soiree. Attendees indulged in clothing creations from coveted designers PrabalGurung, Jason Wu, Yigal Azrouel, Viktor & Rolf, Oscar de la Renta and more. Atriumowner Luvi Wheelock helped the fashionistas find their perfect outfits to round up theirsummer wardrobe.

EVENT ATRIUM VIP SUMMER SOIREEWHY TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSEWHERE ATRIUM READY-TO-WEARWHEN AUGUST 10

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Elizabeth Dorey, Elizabeth Peterson Lyndsey Zorich, Whitney Russell, Abigal MayoLuvi Wheelock, Liz Dinerstein, Keely Carter

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Simon Gentry created the ulti-mate artistic space with ThePhotobooth on Montrose. Thisone-of-a-kind space contains aphoto-studio and performancespace all wrapped in one with atwist. No matter which activity you decide to participate in, there will always be acamera on to catch the action. So stop on by and get caught on camera at 2710Montrose Blvd.

CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR FOR ART ONTHE AVENUE ON NOVEMBER 12TH.THE EVENT FEATURES LIVE ENTER-TAINMENT, A SILENT AUCTIONAND AN ART SHOW WITHWORK CONTRIBUTED FROMMORE THAN 300 ARTISTS. ALLPROCEEDS FROM THE EVENTBENEFIT THE AFFORDABLE HOUS-ING PROGRAMS OF AVENUE CDC.WWW.AVENUECDC.ORG

Don’t miss the amazing Via Colori: Search, Sip and Stroll event at Sam Houston ParkDowntown presented by the Center for Hearing and Speech. The event allows for anunconventional up close and personal art experience mix with music and eats. www.centerhearingandspeech.org/via-colori/street-scene

Austin native Ethan Hawke is slated to present his latest film, The Woman inthe Fifth, for the first time at the 2011 Cinema Arts Festival Houston.Hawke will receive the Levantine Cinema Arts Award from the festival,honoring his multifaceted career in the arts, which started at age 14.The screening at the Museum of Fine Arts Brown Auditorium onSaturday, November 12, at 7pm will be followed by a conversation onhis multifaceted career, moderated by film teacher and critic JoeLeydon. If that is not enough, Hawkeʼs good friend, famed director ofSlacker and Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater, will join Hawke thefollowing day for a tenth anniversary screening of their 2001 collabora-tion, Tape, on November 13 at 1pm at Edwards Greenway Grand Palace.

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Chef Michael Cordúa is bringing his award-winning food toSugar Land in early December in the Lake Pointe VillageShopping Center (1520 Lake Pointe Parkway). Churrascos,which Cordúa opened in 1988, and known for its charcoal-

grilled, center-cut tenderloin basted in chimichurri, was votedamong the “Top 20 steaks in America” by Esquire

Magazine. Guests at Churrascos Sugar Land will have a tantaliz-ing array of choices including Smoked Crab Fingers, Ceviche

Copacabana, Pollo Encamisado, Cilantro salad dressing, indulgent sideorders and the “Original” Tres Leches and Alfajores – melt-in-your-mouth dulcede leche cookies. Paired with a wine list that celebrates the best of theAmericas’ varietals and signature Latin cocktails such as the Mojito, Pisco Sourand White Sangria.

JUST BY THE OWNER’S MOTTO – “WORK IS LOVE MADE VISIBLE” – YOU KNOW THATLA CAKE PETITE ISN’T YOUR ORDINARY BAKERY. EACH CAKE PURCHASED IS UNIQUEAND EXTRAORDINARY, MADE SPECIFICALLY TO THE CUSTOMER’S REQUEST. FOR LACAKE PETITE IT GOES BEYOND JUST BAKING A SIMPLE CAKE; IT’S MORE ABOUT CRE-ATING A SMILE, SEEING A FACE LIGHT UP AND SATISFYING AN APPETITE. EMAIL [email protected].

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Target announced its latest designer partnership with Jason Wuto bring a collection of women’s wear, handbags and scarves tothe retailer. If it’s anything like the Missoni collection, you bettersave the date now. The collection is slated to launch February2012, for a limited time only.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE REMODELED.BERING’S HAS UNVEILED A NEW LOOK AND THERENOVATION IS SOMETHING TO EXPERIENCE.THROUGH THEIR DOORS YOU WILL FIND EXTEN-SIVE DEPARTMENT EXPANSIONS AND SUPERIORUPDATES IN THE HOUSEWARE, GOURMET ANDLAWN & GARDEN DEPARTMENTS.

The Theta Charity Antiques Show will have Emmy Award-winning TV host,best-selling author and entertaining expert extraordinaire Martha

Stewart at this year’s show on Saturday, November 19, at10:30am. She will bethere to share her cre-ative principles, prac-tical ideas and signa-ture on her newbook, Martha’sEntertaining. Contact

Blue Willow Bookshopas soon as possible to

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TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT

ALLEY THEATRE: alleytheatre.orgCWMP: woodlandscenter.org

HOBBY CENTER: 713.315.2525thehobbycenter.org

HOUSE OF BLUES: hob.comJONES HALL: 713.227.3974 joneshall.orgMAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706

mainstreettheatre.comMERIDIAN: meridianhouston.com

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE (MOT):milleroutdoortheatre.com

MINUTE MAID PARK: astros.mlb.comRELIANT PARK: reliantpark.comSTAGES REPERTORY THEATRE:

713.527.0123 stagestheatre.comTOYOTA CENTER: 1.866.4HOU.TIX

toyotacentertix.comVERIZON THEATRE:

verizonwirelesstheatre.comWAREHOUSE LIVE: warehouselive.comWORTHAM CENTER: 713.237.1439

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S U N DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAYT U E S DAYMON DAY

PERFORMING ARTS+CONCERTS+SPORTS+FESTIVALS+GENERAL INTERESTcalendar november

HOB Max & Ruby 12pmJones HS: The Music of Paul

McCartney 7:30pmMain Street Cakewalk 3pm

Reliant Stadium: Texans vs. Cleveland Browns 12pm

Toyota Aeros vs. Toronto Marlies 5:05pmWortham HGO: The Barber of Seville 2pm

iWALK for Animals, “Walk where you are” at sunsetwith family and friends to help the voiceless victims

of animal cruelty and neglect. Register and raisefunds online at www.iWALKforAnimals.org.

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HOB Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger ofThe Doors 7:30pm

15 Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm |The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pm

Warehouse The Acacia Strain 6pm

16 HOB Saints & Sinners Tour w/Between The Buries and Me 6pm

Main Street Cakewalk 7:30pmStages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm | The Winter

Wonderettes 7:30pmVerizon Sting: Back to Bass 8pm

Warehouse Mac Miller 8pmWortham The Progressive Forum:

Bill Moyers 7:30pmSoirée Beaujolais and Beyond 28th Annual French-

American Wine and Food Festival 6:30-9:30pm atJ.W. Marriott. www.facchouston.com/chambers-activ-ities/soiree-beaujolais-beyond.html

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Alley A Christmas Carol 2:30 &7:30pm

HOB GWAR 7pmJones HS: Emmanuel Ax plus Tchaikovsky 3,

2:30pmMain Street Cakewalk 3pm

Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 2pm |The WinterWonderettes 3pm

Toyota Aeros vs. Abbotsford Heat 5:05pmWarehouse Miss May I/Pierce the Veil 5:30pm

Wortham Mercury Baroque: Love, Power andPolitics- Handel’s Rodelinda 8pm

20 21 Main Street Cakewalk 7:30pmStages The Winter Wonderettes

7:30pmWortham Tree Lighting Ceremony 11am

November 23, 24th Annual Wortham Theater CenterTree Lighting Ceremony at the Center Foyer.Celebrate the holiday season and watch TheNutcracker’s Sugar Plum Fairy illuminate 8,000lights on the 25-foot Christmas tree. www.houston-firsttheaters.com

23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

62nd Annual Holiday Parade. Parade begins atMinute Maid Park. Presented by H-E-B. Free andopen to the public. www.hebparade.com

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Alley A Christmas Carol 2:30 &7:30pm | The Santaland

Diaries 2:30pm Hobby Masquerade: My Fair Lady 2pm

Main Street Cakewalk 3pmStages Panto Red Riding Hood 2pm |

The Winter Wonderettes 3pmWortham HB: The Nutcracker 2pm

27 28 Alley The Santaland Diaries 7:30pm Warehouse The Devil Wears Prada 6pm

29 Alley The Santaland Diaries 7:30pm HOB A Peter White Christmas 2011

w/ Mindi Abair & Kirk Whalum 7pmStages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm |

The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pmToyota Cirque du Soleil: Dralion 7:30pm

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HOB Wale “Ambition Tour” 7pmJones HS: Brahm’s

Second Symphony 8pmMain Street Cakewalk 7:30pm

Reliant Stadium: Disney on Ice…7:30pmStages The Winter Wonderettes 7:30pm

Toyota Aeros vs. Abbotsford Heat 7:05pmWarehouse Brujeria 5:30pm

Wortham HGO: Fidelio 7:30pm

10HOB Peter Murphy/She WantsRevenge 7pm

7 HOB Five Finger Death Punch 7pmWarehouse Wednesday 13, 7pm

Toddler Tuesdays: Songs & Story-Winnie the Pooh, 10:30amPainting in the Park with Pinot’sPalette and CultureMap, 5:30-7:30pm

8 HOB The Noise Tour w/ MaydayParade Powered by Journeys 6pm

Reliant Stadium: Disney on Ice-Mickey & Minnie’s Magical

Journey 7:30pmStages The Winter

Wonderettes 7:30pmWarehouse Of Mice and Men

6pm

Discovery Green Flea 12-6pm.www.discoverygreen.com

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HOB Ledisi 7pmJones Matrix Live- Film in Concert

7:30pmMain Street Cakewalk 7:30pm

MOT The Miles Davis Experience: 1949-1959 ACollaboration w/ Blue Note Records 8pmWarehouse Saves the Day/Bayside 6pm

HSPVA at Discovery Green 7-9pmwww.discoverygreen.com

3Toddler Tuesdays: If I Ran the Zoo10:30am www.discoverygreen.com

1 Hobby Houston Pride Band: GuiltyPleasures 7:30pm

HOB Yngwie Malmsteen 7pmMain Street Cakewalk 7:30pm

Wortham Da Camera: A Little Day Music 12pm |HGO: Fidelio 7:30pm

Blues and Burgers w/ Ann Crawfish Brown Band12-1:30pm. www.discoverygreen.com

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CWMP 16th Annual Children’s Festival12pm

HOB Tesla- Twisted Wires Acoustic Tour 7pmJones HS: Brahm’s Second Symphony 2:30pmMain Street Cakewalk 3pm | The SeussOdyssey

3:30pm | MOT Art Car: The Movie 7pmReliant Stadium: Disney on Ice… 1:30 &

5:30pm | Stages The Winter Wonderettes 3pmToyota Aeros vs. Charlotte Checkers 5:05pm

Warehouse The AP Tour 6pmWortham HGO: Fidelio 2pm

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SEARCH Homeless Services Picnic in the Park7pm at Discovery Green. 713.276.3083 orwww.searchhomelessservices.org

November 1-13, 39th Annual JewishBook & Arts Fair. www.erjcchouston.com

November 10-12 & 17-20, Opera in the Heights presents Cosi Fan Tutte byWolfgang A. Mozart at Lambert Hall. www.operaintheheights.org or 713.861.5303

November 1-27, Thursdays-Sundays, Insperity GolfExperience,10am-6pm at Discovery Green.www.discoverygreen.com/insperity-golf-experience/

November 4-December 3, Dear Santa at Theatre Suburbia. HoustonPremiere Comedy by Norm Foster. www.theatresuburbia.org

November 24-January 22, 2012, St. JosephMedical Center’s Ice Returns to Discovery Green.Presented by the Houston Chronicle and MomentumLuxury Auto Group. www.discoverygreen.com


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NOT SURE WHAT TO DO? TRY ONE-STOP SHOPPING AT

WWW.HOUSTONTHEATERDISTRICT.ORGS A T U R DAY

HOB 3 Guitar Heroes w/ Michael Schenker,Uli Jon Roth & Leslie West 8pm

Jones HS: The Music of Paul McCartney 8pmMain Street Cakewalk 8pm

MOT Movies at Miller: Grease 7:30pmMinute Maid Taylor Swift 7pm

Reliant Arena: Scream Tour- The Next Generation 7pmWortham HGO: Fidelio 7:30pm | Da Camera: Russell

Malone Trio 8pmIKEA Houston Screen on the Green presents Toy Story 3,7:30pm. www.discoverygreen.com

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Jones SPA: An Evening w/ Buddy Valastro- TheCake Boss 7:30pm

Main Street Cakewalk 8pm | The SeussOdyssey7:30pm

MOT Cirque Mechanics Boomtown7:30pm

Reliant Stadium: Disney on Ice…10:30am & 7:30pm

Stages The Winter Wonderettes 8pmWarehouse The Smokers Club 8pm |

Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour 6pmWortham Houston Met Dance: Fall Concert 8pm

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HOB WarrenHaynes 6pm

Jones HS: The Music ofPaul McCartney 8pm

Main Street Cakewalk 8pmWarehouse M83 9pm

Wortham HGO: The Barber ofSeville 7:30pm | SPA: The Tiger Lillies-

The Gutter and the Stars Tour 8pm

Una Notte in Italia (A Night in Italy) at Omni Houston Hotel.Contact Shunney Nair at 713.802.7857 or [email protected].

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CWMP 16th Annual Children’s Festival 10amHobby Ars Lyrica: Musical Alchemy 7:30pm

HOB Yellowcard w/ Every Avenue & Go Radio 6pm |Jones HS: Brahm’s Second Symphony 8pm | Main

Street Cakewalk 8pm | Junie B. in Jingle Bells,Batman Smells 1 & 4pm | The SeussOdyssey

7:30pm | MOT Cirque Mechanics Boomtown 7:30pm

Reliant Stadium: Disney on Ice… 11:30am,3:30 & 7:30pm

Stages The Winter Wonderettes 8pm

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Alley A Christmas Carol 7:30pmHobby Masquerade: My Fair Lady7:30pm | GEB: RAIN- A Tribute to

the Beatles 8pmHOB Vince Neil 8pm

Jones HS: Emmanuel Ax plusTchaikovsky 3, 7pm

Main Street Cakewalk 8pm |Stages Panto Red Riding Hood7pm | The Winter Wonderettes

8pm | Toyota Aeros vs. Texas Stars7:35pm | Warehouse Rebirth Brass Band 8pm

18 Alley A Christmas Carol 2:30 & 7:30pmHobby Masquerade: My Fair Lady 7:30pm |GEB: RAIN- A Tribute to the Beatles 2 & 8pm

HOB The Jayhawks 7pmJones HS: Emmanue l Ax plus Tchaikovsky 3, 8pmMain Street Cakewalk 8pm | Junie B.…1 & 4pm

Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm |The WinterWonderettes 8pm Wortham Da Camera: Sharon Isbin &

Mark O’Conner 8pmTalk of the Town Lecture Series: All About Jesse Jones 2pm atDiscovery Green. www.discoverygreen.com

November 19, Friends for Life 12-6pm. www.nokill1.org

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Alley A Christmas Carol 2:30 & 7:30pm | TheSantaland Diaries 7:30pm

Hobby Masquerade: My Fair Lady 7:30pmMain Street Cakewalk 8pm | Junie B.…11:30am

Stages Panto Red Riding Hood 7pm Toyota Aeros vs. Texas Stars 7:35pmWortham HB: The Nutcracker 7:30pm

November 25-January 1, Macy’s Downtown Holiday Trolleys.Park for free at Macy’s garage and then ride the free holidaytrolleys to and from 12 pick-up and drop-off stops. www.down-townhouston.org

25 Alley A Christmas Carol 2:30 & 7:30pm | TheSantaland Diaries 7:30pm

Hobby Masquerade: My Fair Lady 7:30pmJones HS: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, 7:30pm

Main Street Cakewalk 8pm | Junie B.…1 & 4pm Reliant Arena: The Big Stars of Comedy w/ Arnez, Lavell

Crawford, Sheryl Underwood 7:30pmStages Panto Red Riding Hood 2 & 7pm |

The Winter Wonderettes 8pmWortham HB: The Nutcracker 2 & 7:30pm

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PLAN AHEAD: December 2, Mayor’sHoliday Celebrationand Tree Lightingsponsored by Reliant,Hermann Square atCity Hall. This popularevent is free and opento the public.www.houstontx.gov



1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org � � �

Imprinting the Divine:Byzantine and RussianIcons for the MenilCollection, on view thruMarch 18, 2012, is wide-ly regarded by scholars inthe field as one of themost important exhibits ofits kind in the UnitedStates. The group of morethan sixty works, many ofwhich were acquired byDominique de Menil in 1985 from the noted collectorEric Bradley, spans 600 years, from the 13th to the18th centuries, and encompasses a number of distinctcultures including Greek, Slavic and Russian.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHYwww.hcponline.org � �

PEOPLE: Contemporary Photographers Looking atHouston, on view thru December 22. How canan art exhibit reflect the people of Houston as the citycelebrates its 175th anniversary? The staff at FotoFestand Houston Center for Photography turned to contem-porary artists who have created bodies of workabout Houstonians. These photographers explore thecultures, sub-cultures, interest groups and leaders thatmake up the intricate and diverse fabric of Houston.This exhibition is about the photographers as much asit is about the individuals portrayed in these images.

3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL www.rothkochapel.org � �

The Rothko Chapel, founded by John and Dominiquede Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanc-tuary available to people of every belief. A modernmeditative environment inspired by the mural canvasesof Russian-born, American painter Mark Rothko(1903-1970), the Chapel welcomes thousands of visi-tors each year, people of every faith and from all partsof the world.

4. BYZANTINE FRESCO CHAPEL MUSEUM www.menil.org/visit/byzantine.php � �

Intimate in scale, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museumis the repository of the only intact Byzantine frescoes ofthis size and importance in the Western Hemisphere.It’s also a manifestation of the redemptive power of art:The chapel was expressly built to house 13th-centuryByzantine frescoes that had been looted from theiroriginal home in a small chapel in Lysi, Cyprus.

5. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFTwww.crafthouston.org � � �

In Residence2010, on viewthru December 4.This exhibit cele-brates the work ofthe 2010 Artists-i n - R e s i d e n c e .Created during orinspired by the artists’ experiences at HCCC, the exhi-bition features works by mixed-media artist ElaineBradford; ceramist Libby DeLyria; ceramist JessicaDupuis; woodworker Clark Kellogg; fiber artist PamelaSager; metalsmith and jewelry artist Kristi Rae Wilson;and metalsmith/jeweler Lisa Wilson.

6. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org � �

This Is for You, on view November 18. Artist DarcyRosenberger utilizes the medium of the gift throughouther work to explore and express the innumerable formsof love. The exhi-bition displaysthings that weremade for veryspecific people,to capture thebeauty of thesefleeting individu-als, experiences and relationships resulting in very per-sonal, almost secret, communications to particular peo-ple with the hopes of connecting to the greater publicthrough their own storehouses of personal experiencesand relationships.

7. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com � �

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum pays tribute toAfrican-American military history from theRevolutionary War to modern times. During the 1860s,soldiers of the 10th U.S. Calvary were nicknamed“Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fighting ability andbravery.

8. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org �

Ours to Fight For: American Jews in the SecondWorld War, on view thru December 31. This exhibitexamines and celebrates the role of Jewish servicemenand women who labored on and off the battlefield dur-ing World War II. The exhibit is based on video testi-mony gathered from more than 400 oral histories withJewish servicemen and women. Their moving words,animated through historic film footage, videotapedinterviews and hundreds of photographs and objects,make it clear that the war had special meaning forAmerican Jews.

9. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTONwww.cmhouston.org � � ��

Attack of the Bloodsuckers, on view thru January 22,2012. What’s biting you? Explore the science of theskin-crawling bugs we love to hate in thisexhibition! You’re invited to get close and personal toexamine the what, why, when and how of mosquitoes,fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites. See live mos-quitoes and leeches in their home environment. Learnwhy bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem, andhow to keep them out and away from your system!

10. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org � � �

On view thruJanuary 1, 2012,RACE: Are We SoDifferent? is anexhibit that willencourage muse-um visitors toexplore the sci-ence, history andeveryday impactof race as well asthe realities andunrealities of raceand racism. Theexhibit wasdesigned to be a hands-on science learning experi-ence. This powerful combination of artifacts, historicand contemporary photography, multimedia compo-nents and interactive stations give visitors of all agesthe opportunity to think and talk about a topic thattouches our lives daily and can prompt a new perspec-tive on personal beliefs and understanding.

11. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCEwww.hmns.org � � ��

Discovering the Civil War,on view thru November.Layers of time and memo-ry obscure the AmericanCivil War in a smokyhaze. The real humanbeings, military and civil-ian, who lived throughthese years of travail andsacrifice are lost to us, butthe records they leftbehind give us a pathway back to the past. The exhib-it is divided into 12 thematic areas that combine greatoriginal treasures, engaging touchscreen interactiveand social media tools, selected to illustrate the breadthof the conflict and to ask, “How do we know what hap-pened?”

12. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org � � ��

Wolves and Wine: The Story Behind America’s MostIconic Predator, November 11. A new conservation

museum districtBy Pixie Ibañez

EXHIBITS EMAIL US AT [email protected]



evening event, part of the Houston Zoo’s fall WildlifeSpeaker Series, Wolves and Wine includes a shortpresentation in the Houston Zoo’s Brown EducationCenter auditorium and, of course, wine and light horsd’oeuvres. For more information and to purchase tick-ets online, visit the Houston Zoo website.

13. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org � �

Salon of Beauty by Ana Serrano, on view thruDecember 11. Noticing parts of the urban landscapethat most of us ignore, Serrano creates small sculpturesof buildings that cull together what might catch her eyeon a morning walk: handpainted signage and illustra-tions on a local business, the blue and turquoise colorsof a house with a cord of a satellite dish snaking downthe side. Ana Serrano enlarges these details in acityscape of buildings that playfully mix together herobservations.

14. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTONwww.mfah.org � � ��

Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the GreatPharaohs, on view thru April 2012, features more than100 artworks, most of which have never been shownin the United States. These spectacular treasures –more than half from the tomb of King Tutankhamun –include the golden sandals found on the boy king’smummy; a gold coffinette that held his stomach; gold-en statues of the gods; and King Tut’s rings, ear orna-ments and gold collar.

15. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org � � �

Donald Moffett:The ExtravagantVein, on view thruJanuary 8, 2012,is the first surveyexhibition of thisAmerican artist’sprolific practice. The exhibition will present work creat-ed over the last two decades, surveying nine importantbodies of work that integrate and blur the definition ofpainting by incorporating non-traditional materialssuch as video and photography. The exhibition willalso address Moffett’s political engagement.

16. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON www.junghouston.org � �

Disclosure, on view November 2. This exhibit by artistFrancesca Stedman is a series of oil paintings incorpo-rating archetypal imagery and presented in diptych,triptych and quatriptych formats. Her work exploresand reveals aspects of the muted feminine.

17. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org � � ��

The Czech Center Museum Houston works to preserve,record and celebrate the language, scholarship andarts of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia.

18. JOHN C. FREEMAN WEATHER MUSEUM www.wxresearch.org � � ��

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MUSEUMS

1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM www.1940airterminal.org8325 Travelair Rd. 713.454.1940

ART CAR MUSEUM www.artcarmuseum.com140 Heights Blvd. 713.861.5526

BLAFFER ART MUSEUM www.blaffer.org4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521 Thru January 5, 2012, Born in the Bayou by Dennis Harper

GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.galveston.com2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403

HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org1100 Bagby 713.655.1912

HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUMwww.houstonfiremuseum.org2403 Milam 713.524.2526

MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORYwww.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652

MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997

ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org2401 Munger 713.926.6368

PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org2521 Holman 713.526.7662

STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTwww.stationmuseum.com1502 Alabama. 713.529.6900Opens November 5, CRUDE featuring the works of Andrei Molodkin

UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.tsu.edu/museum3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

ART HOUSES

18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099November 5-7, Functional Porcelain

AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY + BOUTIQUEwww.aerosolwarfare.com2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369

ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 Thru November 23, Multiverse by Katja Loher

ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Opens November 5, Essence by Kay Sarver

ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530Thru February 24, 2012, Wallpaper as Art: If You SprinkleWhen You Tinkle

BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com4411 Montrose 713.520.9200

BERING & JAMES GALLERYwww.beringandjames.com805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101

BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954

BOOKER-LOWE GALLERYwww.bookerlowegallery.com4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541Thru November 12, Rare Finds: The Sergiu Luca Collection

BRYAN MILLER GALLERY www.ctrlgallery.com3907 Main St. 713.523.2875 Thru December 17, Soft Math, a group exhibit

CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com2219 Canal St. 713.228.3848

CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613

COLTON & FARB GALLERYwww.coltonfarbgallery.com2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151Thru November 5, IKONIC: A Contemporary View of theClassics by Jay Rusovich

COMMUNE ON NORTH www.communeonnorth.com2437 North Blvd. 713.526.3875

COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVEwww.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616

DAKOTA GALLERY www.dakotaframing.com2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440

DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com5321 Feagan 713.542.3802

DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com1724 Richmond 713.520.1200

DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346Opens November 11, My Life As a Doll by Tara Conley andTira Wood

DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669

ELDER STREET GALLERY www.elderstreetartist.com1101 Elder St. 281.250.4889

FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522 Opens November 11, International Discoveries III

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842

GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547

GALLERY SONJA ROESCHwww.gallerysonjaroesch.com2309 Caroline 713.659.5424

GITE GALLERY www.thegitegallery.com2024 East Alabama St. 713.523.3311

GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405

GREEN HOUSE GALLERYwww.greenhouseartgallery.com716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462

GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701

H GALLERY www.hgallery.org617 W. 19th 713.417.4888

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com2501 S. Shepherd Dr. 713.527.0523Opens November 12, Information Age by Irene Abraham

HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info3517 Austin 713.718.6600

HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERYwww.hollywoodframegallery.com2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885

HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIESwww.hooksepsteingalleries.com2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718

HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERYwww.houstonlandmarkgallery.com1200 McKinney 713.927.8800

HOUSTON STUDIOS707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951

INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com3901 Main St. 713.526.7800Opens November 4, Related Clues, group exhibit

KINZELMAN ART CONSULTINGwww.kinzelmanart.com3909 Main St. 713.533.9923

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com703 Yale 713.626.0175

LAURA RATHE FINE ART www.laurarathe.com2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700

LAURA U COLLECTION www.lauraucollection.com1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

LAZZARA ART GALLERY www.gallerialazzara.com5400 Mitchelldale St. 713.681.0681

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M2 GALLERY www.gallerymsquared.com339 W. 19th St. 713.861.6070

McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988Opens November 3, Landscapes by John Alexander

McMURTREY GALLERYwww.mcmurtreygallery.com3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238Thru November 23, New Works by Beverly Penn

MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671

MIDTOWN ART CENTERwww.midtownartcenter.com3414 La Branch 713.521.8803

MONTROSE ART SOCIETYwww.montroseartsociety.com4715 Main St. 713.316.0402

MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911Thru November 26, Forty-one Songs by Gael Stack

MOTHER DOG STUDIOSwww.motherdogstudios.com720 Walnut 713.229.9760

NAU-HAUS GALLERY www.texascollaborative.com223 E. 11th St. 713.261.1409

NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664

O’KANE GALLERY www.uhd.eduOne Main St. @ UHD 713.221.8042

PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945

PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122

POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com5102 Center St. 713.868.9337

POST GALLERY www.postgallery.comBy appointment only, 713.622.4241

RECORD RANCH GALLERYwww.cactusmusictx.com2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272

REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532Thru November 27, Nicole Bolze

RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074

RUDOLPH PROJECTS I ARTSCAN GALLERYwww.rudolphprojects.com1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836

SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313

SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330

SPRING ST. STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082

STUDIO SEVEN1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555

TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.org333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213

THE ARTFUL CORNER www.theartfulcorner.com3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278

THOM ANDRIOLA www.newgallery.net2627 Colquitt 713.520.7053

THORNWOOD GALLERYwww.thornwoodgallery.com2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278Thru November 15, Fall Opening Exhibit

VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERYwww.vaughanchristopher.com1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977Thru November 26, Selections from the Estate of VirgilGrotfeldt

WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966Opens November 11, The Semi-Annual ExperimentalWatermedia Exhibit

WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082

XNIHILO GALLERY www.xnil.org2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846

ZARPOSH INDIA GALLERYwww.zarposhindia.com5910 Southwest Fwy. 713.668.2948

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PATRICK

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ow has being from Galveston, a place really shaped by nature’s plans,informed your own work?Galveston is such an enigma to me. I find it morbid, cynical, mystical,depressing, proud, arrogant, resilient and optimistic, among otherthings. I’m not sure if those attributes are instilled in the populace of the

island through some sort of cosmic communion with nature’s plans or not. The dis-tinction of being the home to the most deadly natural disaster in American history iscertainly emblazoned in every Galvestonian’s heart and soul from birth. The juxta-position between the destruction of the [1900 Storm] and the spirit involved in thesubsequent rebuilding of the island is indicative of the attitude and identity of theisland and people from there. I don’t think the actual historical events of the islandare reflected in my work in a literal way, but I do think that some of the recurringthemes I explore can be attributed to the attitudes of the island that are a result ofthose events.

Your work comments on time travel. Are you a science fiction fan?I really like a lot of sci-fi, fantasy and horror especially in terms of the illustrationrelated to those genres from the late 40’s through the early 70’s or so. I especiallygravitate towards the pulp cover art being produced during that time.

Do you have favorite books on time travel?”The Holographic Universe” by Michael Talbot. It’s not just about time travel, it real-ly covers all sort of hypothetical phenomena like out of body/near death experi-ences, along with astral traveling and psychic stuff. There’s a lot of “questionable sci-ence” in there, but it’s a pretty good read nonetheless.

Duchamp once said that the worst compliment someone could give him was thathis work was beautiful. What’s the worst compliment someone could give you?I really can’t think of one, not something offensive at any rate. I want people to seemy art as they do. If they think it’s beautiful, so be it. I hope people enjoy my work;I strive to create things that cause delight and curiosity. Some of my subject matter isa little dark, but ultimately, I am not trying to put people off with it.

You’ve worked with light, LED and otherwise; what is next for you?I feel like I’m still really just getting started with the lights, and the more sculpturalelements of some of my recent work, so I would like to continue exploring thoseavenues to see where they go as well as experimenting with reflection and opticalmagnification applied, and how those things interact with the collage.

How did you become interested in quantum mechanics and atomic science? Drugs.

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SUNDANCE IS HERE AND HOMEIS AT DIVERSEWORKSPartnerships in the film community abound this month and we’ve got acouple of film festivals on board. So mark your calendars now and getout there to support our town’s theatres. But first: Big news this month isthat the new Sundance Cinemas Houston (www.sundancecinemas.com)in Bayou Place is scheduled to open on November 23, just in time forThanksgiving films (and they promise a full bar and restaurant, yippee!).

We are only the third market for Sundance, after San Francisco and Madison. I can’t waitto enter the doors of that beautiful theatre once again! DiverseWorks keeps rocking it withtheir “Flickerlounge” series through 12/17; this month they’ll have a series of short filmsand music videos by filmmaker Braden King. It’s co-presented by the Aurora Picture Show(www.aurorapictureshow.org) and the films explore the nostalgic feeling of home.Speaking of the Aurora Picture Show, they’re teaming up with the Houston Cinema ArtsSociety to present Braden King and his multi-platform motion picture HERE as part of theCinema Arts Festival Houston from November 10-12. The alternative film and video sceneof San Fran is the topic of the “Radical Light Book Tour and Screening Series” sponsoredby the Aurora and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) at the MFAH on11/20, 2pm and 5pm.

FAVE FILMS AND OUTDOOR FUNMary Lampe picked one of my fave films, Wim Wender’s Wings ofDesire, for this month’s “Movie Houstonians Love” series at The Museumof Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org). Also on at the MFAH will be“Spotlight on World Cinema: Korea”; the revival of The Man Who Fell toEarth with the very excellent alien, David Bowie; and the premiere ofOne Lucky Elephant. Cinema Bomar (www.cinemabomar.org) heads totrippy, druggy San Francisco with Drugs in the Tenderloin on 11/30

while over at 14 Pews (www.14pews.org), they’ve got lots of happenings, includingSemper Fi: Always Faithful (11/4 & 11/5) and “Science on Screen” films (11/21) as wellas From My Cold Dead Fingers, a new play by my crazy friend Joel Orr that’s onstage11/11-11/19. HoustonPBS continues their fab “Community Cinema” (www.communi-tycinema.org) series on 11/30, 7pm, at Rice Media Center with We Still Live Here, on11/30, 7pm – it’s the story of linguist Jane Little Doe’s revival of the Wampanoag lan-guage more than a century after the last native speaker died. For outdoor film fun, headto Miller Outdoor Theatre (www.milleroutdoortheatre.org) on 11/5, 7:30pm, for their“Sing-A-Long Movies” series with Grease (Rockin’ Rydell Edition) and to Discovery Green(www.discoverygreen.com) for Toy Story 3 (11/3, 7pm) and The Cameraman (11/4,7:30pm), accompanied by Loreta Kovacic on a Houston Piano Company (www.houston-pianocompany.com) piano.

FILM FESTS The Cinema Arts Festival Houston (www.cinemartsociety.org) is back forits third terrific year and had a great lineup of films at press time, withmore to be procured by creative director Richard Herskowitz. The festwill have screenings at various venues around town and will kick off on11/9 with the regional premiere of Downtown Express, the story of thecolliding worlds of classical and raucous music – the film’s main charac-ter, Russian-American violinist Phillipe Quint, will perform while the

director, David Grubin, will also be in attendance for a q-and-a. The Festival will close outon 11/13 at 7pm with the premiere of Art Car: The Movie at Miller Outdoor Theatre; film-makers Ford Gunter and Carlton Ahrens will also be in attendance as will gobs of art cars.Rice Media Center (www.ricecinema.rice.edu) is host to the “Festival of ContemporaryFilms from India,” (chaocenter.rice.edu/filmfestival.aspx) organized by the Chao Centerfor Asian Studies, from 11/4-11/6. Directors Moinak Biswas and Shalini Usha Nair willbe in attendance and the festival pays tribute to Mani Kaul, avant garde filmmaker fromIndia, who passed away in 2011. His film In Two Minds will be screened on 11/5, 7pm.All films are subtitled in English and admission is free. And it’s time again for the AnnualJewish Book and Arts Fair (http://www.erjcchouston.org/arts/39th-annual-jewish-book-arts-fair/) which runs 10/30-11/13 and features several films including “Grace Paley:Collected Shorts” about the American-Jewish short story writer, activist and poet.

ART FILMS ARE GOOD FOR THE SOUL… TAKE A FRIEND TO ONE!

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By Sarah Gish

Michelle Kobelau, Katie Chachere, Kristin Robbins, Paula Khouri,

Andrew White, Maggie Morris

Beth Bryant, Erica Rose

Audrye Williams, Caroline Mathis Katie Dodson, Lisa Morgan

Ashlee Lee, Miriam Habib

The Houston Grand Opera O.N. Preview Party for season 2011/2012 was aclass act. The event was hosted at Houston’s latest see and be seen hub, Tootsies,and was a grand success with a whopping turnout of some 250-plus fashion-istas. The event featured a show of the store’s fall collections and a book signingof Lone Star Chefs: 13 Texas Masters Share Their Culinary Creations by JohnDeMers and Julie Soefer. One of the biggest crowd pleasers was the area mixol-ogists who prepared specialty cocktails inspired by the upcoming season’s mainstage productions.

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Alternate Realityby Magid SalmiOpeningNovember 4 @ 6pmSpacetaker pres-ents AlternateReality, a solo

exhibition by Houston artist Magid Salmi, aspart of its ARC Exhibition Series. Salmi’sunique photographic stills feature commonhousehold and perishable items in an alter-nate reality, investigating the notion thatwhat we consider strange and shocking atthis point in time may become the status quoin the future. Taking a humorous approachin his work, his images playfully encapsulateour society’s obsession with consumerismand technological progress. On viewthrough December 2 at Spacetaker ARC(2101 Winter Street)Free! www.spacetaker.org

red, black andGREEN: a bluesNovember 4-5@ 7:30pmSpokenword/hip-hoptheatre artist

Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s new multimedia workon environmental justice and social ecologyquestions collective responsibility during dra-matic climate change. In an exhilarating,interactive performance of dance, text andvideo, the presentation begins with animmersive onstage viewing of the installa-tion/set designed by visual artist TheasterGates. Developed in residence with theMitchell Center, Joseph’s piece containsextensive imagery of Houston, its neighbor-hoods and personalities. Wortham Theatre,Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts,University of Houston (Entrance 16 offCullen)– Tickets $20.www.mitchellcenterforarts.org

Pianist Kathryn WoodardNovember 5 @ 8pmSonic Crossroads presents pianist KathrynWoodard in recital, in which she will per-form works by Keiko Fujiie, Eka Chabashvili,Adnan Saygun, Ivan Bozicevic and othersfrom her recent CD releases. FreneticTheater (5102 Navigation Blvd.)– Tickets$15. www.soniccrossroads.com

Ars Lyrica Houston presents Musical AlchemyNovember 12 @ 7:30pmAn evening of striking instrumental combina-tions and prize-winning soloists includingBaroque violin sensation Ingrid Matthewsand Baroque flautist Colin St. Martin!Familiar works by Bach and Handel areleavened with more exotic fare, includingchamber works by Bach’s youngest son andby Frederick the Great’s personal composer.Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center– Starting at $31.www.arslyricahouston.org

Jacqui Sutton @ TheMucky DuckNovember 13 @ 6-8pmBack by populardemand, Jacqui Suttonappears with the Frontier Jazz Orchestra,mixing jazz, bluegrass and classical musicto create her signature Frontier Jazz style.Songs from the debut CD “Billie & Dolly” ondisplay with appearances by Paul Chester,Henry Darragh, Dennis Dotson, Max Dyer,Ilya Janos-Kolosz and Anthony Sapp.www.jacquisutton.com

Spacetaker’s Winter Holiday Art Market(WHAM) November 18-20Once again, Spacetaker’s Winter HolidayArt Market (otherwise known as WHAM)takes over Winter Street Studios for a juriedspecial exhibition, sale and art festival inone! Featuring a wide variety of fine artsand crafts for sale (including paintings,sculpture, photography, jewelry, clothing,purses, ornaments and soaps), over 65 localartists are displaying their wares at WHAM2011. Six years strong, WHAM’s the perfectopportunity to pick out a unique print, ahandcrafted necklace or hand-painted holi-day card for all the loved ones on your giftlist… all while enjoying live music, compli-mentary beverages and activities for thewhole family. Plus, patrons bolster the localeconomy by supporting those creative typeswho make Houston a great place to live.Support local and grow together! www.winterholidayartmarket.com

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NOVEMBER IS A MONTH OF EXCESS. ON THE HEELS OFHALLOWEEN AND THE MOUNDS OF ORANGE AND BLACK CANDY,WHAT BETTER WAY TO RECOVER THAN WITH AN OVERSTUFFEDTHANKSGIVING DINNER – COMPLETE WITH YOUR FAMILY’S SECRETRECIPE FOR GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE. (SECRET, BUT EERILY SIMILARTO EVERY OTHER CASSEROLE OUT THERE.) KEEP WITH THE THEMEAND OVERINDULGE IN ARTS THIS MONTH AS WELL!



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By Susan M. BynamPhotography by Sofia van der Dys

ROSTATE CANCER IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF DEATH FROM CANCERIN MEN OF ALL AGES. PREVIOUS REPORTS HAVE NOTED THAT PROSTATECANCER IS RARELY FOUND IN MEN YOUNGER THAN 40.

Yet, Gabe Canales, a strong, healthy-looking, successful public relations executive,found himself in the early stages of prostate cancer at the tender age of 35 anddidn’t even know it. A random physical would reveal that this lifelong athlete hadthe disease although he experienced no symptoms and had no family historyof cancer.

Prostate cancer tends to develop in men over the age of 50 andalthough one of the prevalent types of cancer in men, men may neverhave any symptoms (as in Gabe’s case), may never undergo therapyand, because men with the condition are often older, may eventuallydie of other causes unrelated to the disease. This year in America, anestimated 33,000 fathers, husbands, brothers and sons of all ageswill lose their battle to the disease, and per the National CancerInstitute, 240,890 new cases will be diagnosed. These are exorbitantnumbers that call for a far-reaching stance to bring even greater aware-ness to communities globally.

THE BLUE CURE FOUNDATION, a nonprofit founded by Gabe Canalesin June 2011 post his journey with prostate cancer, seeks to erad-icate these statistics, create a national platform of aware-ness, encourage annual screenings at a younger age,and promote the adoption of healthier lifestylehabits known to aid in the prevention of prostatecancer and save lives.

After all, it’s not just thought of as an oldman’s disease anymore. Just ask GabeCanales, a living testimony.

And, now cancer-free at the age of 37, Gabeis crisscrossing the country to appear on TVnews shows, utilizing his PR expertise totouch communities with his Foundation’smessage that early, yearly screenings, cou-pled with a healthier diet (organic, prefer-ably), healthier lifestyle (organic and natu-ral products, highly recommended) andconsistent exercise habits are critical toreducing the number of prostate cancer-related deaths annually. Per Gabe, “Prior tobeing diagnosed with prostate cancer, Iavoided physicals and paid little attention tomy diet. I knew nothing about the prostate orhow to treat it once I found out I had the disease.After conversing with male friends of all ages, Idiscovered how little was known about the dis-ease.

Through vigorous self-study and consulting with some of the world’s top cancer spe-cialists, fortunately, my cancer was detected early enough to undergo successfultreatment. My expansive 20+-year career as a PR professional has been instrumen-tal in getting Blue Cure on the map. I am confident I can use my PR-marketing talentto put a spotlight on America’s #1 male cancer and make a monumental differencethrough Blue Cure.”

And, in a short period of time, Gabe has created a “blue” movement (the “blue” sideof the “pink” breast cancer movement, but instead, for prostate cancer) that hasgarnered support from local and national celebrities (Houston philanthropistand fundraising visionary Carolyn Farb; former U.S. Secretary ofEducation Dr. Rod Paige; director of the Integrative Medicine Programat MD Anderson Cancer Center Dr. Lorenzo Cohen; actress FranDrescher; actor-comedian Bob Saget; Houston Texans Matt Schaub andMario Williams—to name a few) and from hundreds all around theworld. “Blue Cure has already reached millions of Americans throughradio, print, TV and online media, yet global outreach and researchfunding are vital to soar Blue Cure’s mission to even greater heights,”said Canales. “Blue Cure intends to target younger males throughsports, celebrity and entertainment tie-ins and females (who greatlyimpact men’s health choices) through fashion and the arts. We hosted

our first annual Fashion Presentation event in September atNeiman Marcus in Houston, helping to raise awareness to

a younger generation and also grow the event withNeiman Marcus in other cities across the country.”

What’s on the horizon for Blue Cure? Stay tuned for the 2011/2012 RunaroundSeries presented by key supporter, Sun & SkiSports—the first run being a 15K event onDecember 3, 2011; Blue Cure is honored tobe the beneficiary of proceeds from thisdynamic initiative.

Remember: Think “blue” for prostatecancer…and, keep the “blue” move-ment going!

For more information about BlueCure, Gabe Canales’ journey withprostate cancer, Blue Cure’s globaloutreach efforts and how you canhelp to make a difference in ourcommunities, please visitwww.bluecure.org.

BLUE CURE FOUNDATIONGabe Canales, Founderwww.bluecure.org

blue cure FOUNDATIONLOCAL NONPROFIT AIMS TO TAKE A GLOBALSTANCE OF DISPELLING MYTH OF PROSTATE CANCER BEING AN OLD MAN’S DISEASE.

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born cool.grow hip.

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aby food is going green, and that’s no strainedpeas! A rapidly expanding selection of organic

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Intero West Ave was overflowing with guests who came to show their support forthe grand opening of Intero Real Estate Services’ first Houston office. Guestssipped wine and sampled tequila provided by Reserva de los Gonzalez whileenjoying delicious bites from West Ave neighbors, Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Barand Alto Pizzeria. Attendees also admired the modern design of the technology-rich office. The grand opening benefited local nonprofit ArtBridge Houston witha raffle of artwork created by children of ArtBridge. One hundred percent of theproceeds will support children coping with the despair of homelessness throughcreative expression.

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2. VIRUCY DELGADO-GIAMBI•WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SOUVENIR?In 1998 I brought soil from my homes in Cuba.•WOULD YOU RATHER COOK, DINE OUT OR GET TAKEOUT?Hands down! I cook!•WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Landscaping.•WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP?The Home Depot. I am a do-it-yourselfer…..what can I say!

3. STEPHEN BOWER•WHERE IS YOU FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP? 1/4 Price Books.•WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TREND? Vinyl record’s comeback.•WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSICIAN? Lennon/McCartney combo.•WHAT WAS THE BEST CONCERT YOU EVER ATTENDED?Maryland Death Fest 2009 in Baltimore.•WHAT KIND OF PET DO YOU HAVE?2-year-old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix.

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Son of precious skins handbag designerNancy Gonzalez and designer of a new men’s line.

Why did you decide to introduce a men’s collection?I had always designed pieces for my personal use,such as duffels and wallets, card holders, computercases and folders. One day Marigay McKee, fashionand beauty director of Harrod’s, came up to me andasked me if she could buy the duffel I was carryingfor her new men’s department. When I showed her allthe things I was carrying inside the duffel she decid-ed, in her high-spirited way, to launch a full men’sprecious skin accessories line.

What makes the collection special?This line is very personal to me as these pieces are theactual pieces I use in my everyday life. The spirit ofthe line is dynamic, refined, utilitarian and comfort-ably luxurious. I trust people will enjoy them as muchas I have throughout the years.

SANTIAGOGONZALEZ

Shirt and pants,Tom Ford, avail-able at NeimanMarcus. Sweaterand accessories,Santiago’s own.


What’s it like to be the fourth generation workingin a family business?As the fourth generation of a family business, I havea responsibility to maintain the original feel of thebusiness, while still keeping up with the times andallowing the business to grow. I love having thefoundation from the past to work on and providebusiness lessons. Both my sister and I have a senseof pride in keeping the business alive.

What’s the most satisfying part of your job?The most satisfying part of my job is twofold. First ofall I love being able to go to work every day withmy father and learn his wisdom of both business andlife. Secondly, I enjoy meeting new people everyday and getting to know regulars in a way that theybecome my family.

What do you do for fun when you’re not behindthe bar?When I am not at the bar, I am generally with myfamily and friends enjoying a good meal, since wemostly eat on the run at the bar when we can.

If you were going out for a drink, where wouldyou go, other than Char?Most nights I am at the bar and on the nights I amnot, I usually am cooking with friends and having afew drinks with them at a home, but on those rarenights I get out, I might go to State Bar, because ofthe pleasant bartenders and its proximity.

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What brought you to Houston? Why did you choose Rice?I came to Rice because of its stellar academic reputation. Houston is agreat city that allows me to develop and hone my skills as a polo play-er in one of the biggest polo leagues in the US.

Explain how you got involved with your charity and what it benefits.My aunt and dad had close brushes with cancer last year and Iwanted to join the fight against this terrible disease. I wanted towork with kids for their enthusiasm and energy. I wanted to dosomething novel with polo and came up with a schemewhere sponsors donate $10 for every goal I score dur-ing my competitive season in 2011. All the moneyraised goes to the Texas Children’s Cancer Center(TCCC). I have 22 sponsors and 77 goals (as ofpress time). I also host charity matches to benefitother charities around the world.

What do you want to do when you graduate?While polo will always be an intense passion of mine, I want to gointo the corporate world and work for one of the big consultingcompanies. I will always be trying to revolutionize polo and chari-ty giving despite my professional career.

Who/what inspires you?My parents have instilled the love of family and the drive andambition to succeed in reaching my goals. My close friend andmentor, Nacho Figueras (the face of Ralph Lauren), gives me a lot ofguidance with my polo and charity initiatives. I am also inspired by

the phenomenal kids I have met at the TCCC forwhom I fight for week in, week out on thepolo field.

International polo player

AMEER JUMABHOY IS CURRENTLY A STUDENT AT RICE UNIVERSITY AND IS AN AMBASSADOR AT TEXAS CHILDREN’S CANCERCENTER – THE RECIPIENT OF A FUNDRAISING PROGRAM HE CREATED THAT CENTERS AROUND HIS LOVE OF POLO.

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How did you get into ultimate fighting? My cousin started a school in Houston (Team Tooke) after living in Brazil andcompeting down there. I thought it sounded like fun, so when he came back Idecided I’d give it a try. I started out just doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which Iquickly learned was unlike anything I’d ever done and very difficult. Once Ibegan to compete, all I wanted to do was improve and win. I started winninggrappling competitions and then got into boxing and kickboxing once I wasback in Austin. While in Austin, I was helping guys train who were actuallygetting ready for fights and that was the turning point. I knew I wanted tohave at least one fight before joining the workforce, so when I graduated Idid. Now I’m 10 fights down the road with 10 wins.

What’s a typical workout like for you?Workouts vary drastically both throughout the week as well as throughout aneight-week fight camp. A hard day would consist of about an hour and a halfof strength and conditioning. Then we move on to either grappling or striking.That’s another couple hours of either live submission wrestling, drilling tech-niques both striking and on the ground, or a combination of both. We usually

top the day off with sparring for an hour. This is where it all comes togetherand you’re trying to mimic the fight with training partners trying to punch,kick and submit you as best they can. Overall, it’s exhausting.

What’s next for you professionally?Long term, I’d like to make a mark in the sport both as a competitor andcoach (which is something I do at Team Tooke). The great part about doingwell in this sport is the other avenues that could potentially open up. I’malways keeping an eye out as to how to parlay fighting success elsewhereonce I’ve decided to hang up the gloves.

If some stranger challenged you to a fight in the street, what would you do?Well, how big a boy is he? No, in all seriousness, that’s never been a prob-lem before. All we do every day is fight, so that’s the last thing I’m looking todo outside of the gym. Not only that, but the legal and professional conse-quences of a street fight far outweigh the satisfaction I might get from puttingit on some jabroni.

THE BROOKESMITH RESIDENT IS BOARD-CERTIFIED IN PERSONALINJURY TRIAL LAW AND MAINTAINS A PRACTICE IN A CONVERTED ELE-MENTARY SCHOOL ON CANAL ST. HE’S ALSO ONE OF THE FUNNIESTPEOPLE I KNOW.

What’s your favorite place in Houston to hang out and why?I am a self-proclaimed connoisseur of local outdoor icehouse/dive bars…of which Houston has aplenty. I like the edge, diversity, character and characters associated with such places.

What’s a typical day like in the life of Andrew Seerden?Outside of work, most days involve some parts of running/exercise, read-ing, grocery store (I go almost every day) and cooking, tending to my garden and hanging out with my fiancée, Jillian, and two labs, Hank andScout. It’s pretty simple…and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

What other career would you pursue if you had the opportunity?First, I’m really happy with what I do and wouldn’t change a thing.However, if “opportunity” included talent, I’d love to have the talent to be amusician. Cooking is also one of my favorite things to do and it would befun to work in that capacity somehow someday. Finally, I love animals,plants and the outdoors in general. So… a guitar playing chef/dog-whisperer/farmer?

I understand you’ve recently taken up worm farming. The worm farm is basically a way to create great compost and recycle organic waste. Here’s a link: www.naturesfootprintinc.com/worm-factory.

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ROBERT HORRY IS TURNING HIS FAMILY’S LOSS INTO HOPE FOR OTHERS.HIS DAUGHTER ASHLYN, BORN WITH A RARE GENETIC DISORDER, DIEDIN JUNE AT THE AGE OF 17. HORRY HAS LISTED HIS HOUSTON-AREAHOUSE FOR SALE, WITH THE PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE ASHLYNHORRY FOUNDATION (WWW.ASHLYNHORRYFOUNDATION.ORG),WHICH WILL BENEFIT PROGRAMS AT TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.

Where did the idea of the house sale come from?Our family wanted to continue the programs of the Ashlyn HorryFoundation, named for my daughter. The Foundation helps parents byproviding information about this genetic disease. It’s a place wherethey can share their stories and realize they are not alone. Nobody’ssituation is identical, but they are relatable.

And the Foundation will also be granting money to Texas Children’s?Yes, we’ve been involved with Texas Children’s Hospital for a longtime. When I was looking around at some of the other families there,there are many who don’t have insurance, who are facing massivebills and financial pressure. We want to give them some relief. It’shard enough to go through a child's illness without the added stress ofworrying about money.

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ANDREW SEERDEN ROBERT HORRYNBA champ and former Rocket (and Laker and Spur)


What motivates you to get involved with publiclife/politics?I have long embraced the saying that “knowledge ultimate-ly calls for a life of service.” As a 2005-06 RotaryAmbassadorial Scholar to The Netherlands, I learned thetrue unbridled joy that comes form serving others. As theCity of Bellaire’s youngest councilman, I am blessed to getto represent the community that raised me. Getting intopolitics was an extension of the service I came to love fromfounding the Rotary Club of Houston Skyline, and anopportunity to be the change in the tone in politics that Iwanted to see.

You have accomplished a lot at a young age. What’syour long-term goal?To leave a legacy of having used my education, leadershipabilities and professional success to open up opportunitiesfor and strengthen the lives of those around me. I plan tocontinue relentlessly pursuing what I am passionate aboutto profoundly impact the community without compromis-ing my integrity.

The best part about living in Houston is.....The hearts of Houston’s community leadersto improve the lives of those aroundthem sets Houston apart. Having lived in other areas ofthe US and the world, I understand how wonderful it is tobe surrounded by so many important people that are dedi-cated to lives of purpose and service above themselves.

What do you do with your free time?I spend the majority of my non-legal and non-political lifeinvolved with Rotary Skyline and other non-profits puttingtogether community projects, and serving as chair/hostsfor charity events. I love to spend time at myparents’ Lake Travis house water skiing and relaxing withfriends.

City Councilman, City of BellaireAssociate Attorney, Pagel, Davis & Hill, P.C.

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EL PASO-BORN AARON SANCHEZ IS A SECOND-GENERA-TION LATINO COOKING STAR BASED IN NEW YORK CITY(HIS MOTHER IS THE NOTED CHEF/AUTHOR ZARELAMARTINEZ). YOU MAY HAVE SEEN HIM ON TV ON IRONCHEF AMERICA, THE NEXT IRON CHEF, HEAT SEEKERS ANDCHOPPED ON THE FOOD NETWORK (WHERE HE IS A RECUR-RING GUEST JUDGE). HE RECENTLY CAME TO HOUSTONTO OVERHAUL THE MENU AT HOUSE OF BLUES.

How did you get into cooking?My mother moved us to New Yorkwhen I was eight and openedCafé Marimba, and Ihelped her prepare somedishes. I was a reallyundisciplined youngperson so it wasgood for me to be ina kitchen. It gaveme structure anddiscipline andmentoring. By thetime I was 16, Iwas in aMasterclass withPaulPrud’homme.

Chef, Restaurateur and Restaurant Consultant

Why are chefs such celebrities today?I think the Food Network has gotten people tocook. You’ve got to remember that the bulk ofthe country is in the Midwest. People work allday and then they have to cook at night so giv-ing them simple, uncluttered foods with big fla-vors and easy cleanup is key. People like

that, and fame is a byproduct of doinga great job.

Speaking of Simple Foods,Big Flavors, that’s thename of your new book.When you’re a chef,books are very interest-ing. There are few thingswe can do that are tan-gible. Meals are gone,TV programs are over,but books remain.And I’ve got more in me.

AARONSANCHEZ




What, to you, is the draw of the East End? What personally motivates you to promote the area?We have lots of hard-working Latino families doing their best to raisetheir families and make a living along with a diverse mix of new fam-ilies and young people. Crime is way down, and many people arediscovering it is a great place to live. The new Metro Light rail isgoing in which will create great connectivity to Downtown and theMedical Center and the area is ripe for development along the routefor urban dwellers who won’t have to be so dependent on theircars.

From the beginning of Houston, the East End has been the enginethat has driven Houston. It’s always been the place where immigrantssettled starting with Germans, Czechs and Russians and then laterwith Mexican immigrants after the Mexican revolution. I really loveworking on one hand to preserve what’s here and on the other toutilize the great potential of developable land to create a mixed-useurban development.

If you had only four hours to show someone around Houston,where would you take them?Not being biased at all… I think we’d start in the East End whereHouston began. We’d have lunch at the original Ninfa’s, of course.We’d go by the original Merkel family homestead built in 1860; seesome of our great murals; check out one of the oldest cemeteries inHouston (1854) and then jump on a boat going from downtownalong the Buffalo Bayou down to the Ship Channel.

What do you do in your free time?I have a beautiful new daughter who just turned one and has startedto walk. I spend lots of time with her and my wife… and when ourolder kids are in town (five of them, mostly in college now), we spendtime with them as well. Love to camp and backpack, had a great triphiking to the top of Wheeler Peak in New Mexico this last summer.

Who inspires you?I am inspired by people who have a vision and work hard to make ita reality. To me that’s what life is all about. I’ve always felt a visionwithout action, just makes you depressed in the end. I am inspired byMartin Luther King for having a dream and working to make it areality; John F. Kennedy for getting us to the moon; and by RonaldReagan for challenging Gorbachev to tear down the wall. Once youput it out there in words, the only thing left to do is to get in action.

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EPSONLABELWORKS LW-400Here is a great way to personalize everythingin your home or office. The Epson LabelWorksLW-400 spits out customized labels with multi-ple colors and 14 font types. The small devicehas a two-line, back-lit display, which makes itsimple to create labels in dark places like in acloset or attic. It has built-in memory for storingup to 50 labels and the expanded specialtyprint modes let you print barcodes and evencable and wire wrap. The LW-400 can beused with 40 tape cartridges including pearl-ized and reflective tapes. My kids like the iron-on and glow-in-the-dark tapes – perfect forschools, too.

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The W Austin sits in theepicenter of DowntownAustin just a corner awayfrom Second StreetDistrict and part of devel-opment Block 21. Theultra-modern hotel has251 guest rooms plus159 residences. The

Living Room, on the first floor, is a lounge area on steroids. Thestylish hip decor sets the tone and four different areas vibrate with a mixof tourists and locals. An elegant long pool is the highlight at the “WetDeck” located on the 4th floor, perfect for chilling under the toasty sun.While there, pay a visit to “Away,” the top-notch spa. On the first floor ofthe W, let the Chef Paul Hargrove take you on aculinary journey featuring fresh producehand-picked from the Farmer’s Market andregional ingredients for an exquisite din-ner in a sleek urban setting at TRACE.(www.traceaustin.com) It’s easy to getaround the city in the zippy andhighly convenient Car2Go.This is the friendliest trans-portation ever, fits in spotswhere other vehicles wouldonly dream of. Find moreinformation with the conciergeor www.car2go.com. Theshortest distance between yourroom and the stage is a hall-way between the W ant ACLLive. Check out Ghostland Observatory’s live per-formance at ACL Live at the Moody Theater,

November 19th.www.acl-live.comWhile providing arefined ambience,the W kept in mindAustin’s laid-backearthy vibe makingthis hotel so inte-grated and special.

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The TRUMPInternational Hoteldoesn’t trumparound…Let’s juststart with service. AsI walked into bag-gage claim in Vegasa driver was wait-ing to take me tothe property where I was whisked intoa private area reserved for VIP check-in. (You’ll have to make sure yourreservation comes with this service) So, from the get-go, I’m a VIP,

thanks, T. Located across the street isthe Fashion Show Mall – the placefor destination shopping and a greatshortcut to get out of the heat and walk to other destinations. All rooms

come with a full kitchen, plus it doesn’t get bet-ter than rooms that are big enough to accom-modate a group of four people and still haveroom to entertain.One thing that I surprisingly enjoyed was nothaving a casino inside the hotel and the factthat it’s smoke-free, plus you can get to thepool in your swimsuit without having to walkthrough a casino to get there. Now to the pool,it’s the perfect size for a relaxing day cabana-side but you can also get some laps in shouldyou feel that ambitious. As always when in Vegas a spa treatment is

needed and I got a Revitalizing Ruby Massageat the Spa at Trump, which was hands down

one of the best massages I’ve gotten in awhile.

So I recommend this hotel foryour next trip to Vegas. Andthis place is definitely family-friendly sans the casino, butit’s also a great option for aguy’s trip.

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OOKING FOR A LIVELY GOURMET GETAWAY? A JOINT TRIPTO THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS IN MADRID AND PORTOMAKES FOR THE PERFECT FOOD AND WINE TRAVEL PAIRING.

MADRID:Spain may be in a financial crisis, but Madrid certainly hasn’t lost its appetite. Ona trip to the capital last month, I sipped cava at one packed café after another, chat-ted with locals over three-hour lunches (with wine, of course) and watched in aweas restaurants continued to seat guests for dinner long past 10pm. The passion forgood food and lively conversation lives on here, and luckily, Madrid is a placewhere you can indulge in both without breaking the bank.

Tapas Tour: Spain is famous for its tapas– small plates of hot or cold food made forsharing over drinks. (“Tapa” translates to“cover,” as historically customers wereserved a piece of ham or cheese to act asa lid for their drinks.) Tapas are not appe-tizers – you keep ordering them until youare full, or until you move on to the nextbar – and in Madrid, there are someplaces that have been serving the sameitems for generations. At La Casa delAbuelo (www.lacasadelabuelo.es),

which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006, the house special-ties are shrimp, crab claws and prawns – served in many ways, including sizzlingin garlic oil – paired with a glass of the semi-sweet house wine. La Dolores(www.ladolores.es), a favorite since 1908, is loved for its duck ham, anchovies,mussels and thick slabs of cheese, all served with cold draft beer. For the alwayspopular patatas bravas (potatoes topped with spicy sauce), head to Las Bravas,where the décor is modern but the food truly classic.

Gourmet Market: Located in the charming Chueca neighborhood, known for itsindie shops and cafes, the recently revitalized San Anton Market (www.lacocinade-sananton.com) takes food halls to a whole other level. On the first floor, you’ll stillfind the traditional market stalls hawking fresh veggies, meats and other groceryitems, while on the second, a dozen or so chic counters serve small and mid-sizedplates of everything from Italian and sushi to traditional Spanish meats – some foras low as one euro. Sample a little of everything – plus a glass of wine from the cor-ner wine bar – or head up to the beautiful third floor restaurant and terrace, whereyou can order off a gourmet menu.

Where to Stay: Located on oneof Madrid’s main streets, a shortwalk from the Prado Museum andnear the designer shops ofSalamanca, the InterContinentalMadrid is a perfect base from which to explore the city. Business and leisure travel-ers alike love the spacious, comfortable rooms (equipped with must-have comfortslike Wi-Fi), while locals flock to the lovely El Jardin garden restaurant for its creativecuisine and famous Sunday brunch. Since dining is a key part of the Madrid expe-rience, it’s worth upgrading to a Club Level room at the hotel, which includes accessto a private club lounge stocked all day with complimentary drinks and tapas-stylesnacks. www.intercontinental.com

PORTO:Located in northern Portugal, along the Douro River, Porto (also known as Oporto)is the second largest city in the country, one of the oldest in Europe and a designat-ed UNESCO World Heritage Site for its wealth of stunning tile-covered buildings.As wine lovers know, Porto is also famous for its liquid gold – namely, award-win-ning red, white and port wines made from Douro Valley grapes. (Port wine is namedfor the city, and is its most famous export.) Charming and easy to navigate, Porto isa must-stop on any Iberian gourmet trail.

Book It: Porto is booming with trendy drinking and dining spots, many of whichare located in some creative re-purposed spaces. New eatery Book is set in a for-

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mer bookstore; menus are presented in-between the pages of old paperbacks,and food-themed quotes from famous authors are printed above the daily dishes.(The restaurant also sells beautiful handmade men’s leather shoes out of the bararea.) On nearby Galeria de Parisstreet, locals love the cafes, barsand restaurants – many servingaffordable lunch buffets – set inconverted warehouses and historicshops. Wander in and out of themfor a peak at cool design touches,like mini Fiats or vintage guitarsmounted on the walls.

Douro Day Trip: Just across the river from central Porto, you’ll find dozens ofwineries from regional brands open daily for tastings. For an unforgettable wineexperience, though, take a day trip to one of the vineyards in the Douro Valley,a historic region where wine was made as far back as Roman times. One of themost breathtaking spots in the valley belongs to Quinta do Crasto, which makesexcellent white, red and port wines (the red Reserve was named one of the topthree wines in the world), as well as olive oils and jams. Check with theInterContinental’s Concierge to arrange a private winery visit and lunch overlook-ing the area’s distinctive terraced and vertical vineyards – and bring your swim-suit for a dip in the hilltop infinity pool. (www.quintadocrasto.pt)

Where to Stay: The new InterContinental Palacios das Cardosa is situatedright on Porto’s central Praça da Liberdade square, in a former 18th-centurypalace. Though the historic facade is original, inside you’ll find stunning, modernrooms featuring pillow-top beds, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TVs and soaking tubs.There’s a bright glass-ceilinged restaurant (don’t miss the traditional Portuguesepastries, like custard tarts, at breakfast), a clubby bar and a spa featuring treat-ments using natural Pevonia products – plus special services that use Porto-inspired ingredients like spices, herbs and, of course, grapeseed andwine. www.intercontinental.com


WHAT IS SEAL SECURITY?In our case, SEAL stands for Strategic Executive And Logistical security solutions.Really what we do is specialize in anti-terrorism, anti-piracy and perimeter secu-rity to protect lives and property.

THE WORD “PIRACY” MEANS SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO YOU THAN MOST PEOPLE, RIGHT?Yes, when we talk about “piracy,” we’re speaking of actual pirates who will attackvessels, capture them and the crew, and hold them for ransom. It’s a very big busi-ness and, contrary to media reports, very sophisticated. SEAL is hired to protectthe vessels, and we use expertly trained Special Forces personnel who have exten-sive military, marine and combat security experience, along with Elite CanineAssault Teams, to hinder the takeover by pirates.

HOW DID SEAL SECURITY GET ITS START?My brother has experience with both the military and with canine units and I haveinternational logistics experience. We recognized that there was a market to pro-

tect these big tankers where essentially they didn’t allow weapons on board yethad serious threats posed against them.

TAKE ME THROUGH THE PROCESS OF WHAT SEAL THEN ACTUALLY DOES FOR A CLIENT?There’s a lot that I cannot tell you about for security reasons but I will tell you thatprimarily our goal is to ensure that our clients’ vessels and property get to theirdestinations safely and without incident. Our thinking is that if we can make a ves-sel unattractive to pirates then they will not go after it. We do that a few differentways. One is that we “harden” the vessel, which means we add barb wire aroundit, high pressure hoses, additional walls, things that would make it far more diffi-cult for a pirate to board a ship. We also bring our highly trained dogs on board.These dogs are extremely effective. Also, our Special Forces personnel. Pirates seea hardened vessel, dogs and soldiers and they think that’s a ship they don’t wantto mess with. It’s actually similar to having an alarm company sign in your yard.The burglars will typically move on the house that doesn’t have an alarm.

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GRANT GOLDIN IS SERIOUS. HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT SECURITY, HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT BUSINESS, AND HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT NOT HAVINGANYONE’S PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT THEIR COMPANY. AS ONE OF THE OWNERS OF SEAL SECURITY HIS WORK IS DANGEROUS, AND AS HISPARTNER PUTS IT, “WE DON’T MESS AROUND.” THE BROTHERS HAVE BUILT A SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FROM THEIR HEADQUAR-TERS HERE IN HOUSTON WHERE THEY TRAIN, OVERSEE AND IMPLEMENT THEIR OPERATION. AMIDST THE LOUD BARKING OF HIGHLY TRAINEDCANINE UNITS, EX-MILITARY SPECIALIZED FORCES PERSONNEL PREPPING FOR THEIR NEXT ASSIGNMENT AND TACTICAL LOGISTICS TRACKINGTAKING PLACE IN A ROOM THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF A CIA MOVIE, PROFILE WITH GREG SCHEINMAN GOT THE CHANCE TOSIT DOWN WITH GRANT GOLDIN, THE FIRM’S PRESIDENT TO FIND OUT JUST WHAT THESE GUYS ARE UP TO.

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SO THIS REALLY IS BOTH BIG AND DANGEROUS BUSINESS?Absolutely. Somali pirates collected $73 million for the release of 16 shipsand typically get $4 million to $5 million per vessel. However, no vessel witharmed guards has yet been taken. It’s not cheap to have the best security butcompared to the time and cost to recover the ship it’s far more efficient.Insurance companies are now starting to offer credits to companies who areusing security measures like SEAL provides. We’re growing exponentiallyand adding roughly one to two teams per week. The key differentiator for usand what has made us so successful is the level of training we provide hereat SEAL.

NOT THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO A VESSEL THAT SEAL WAS PROTECTING BUT WHAT DOES HAPPEN IF A VESSEL IS HIGHJACKED?If a vessel is highjacked the pirates will sail it out to the middle of the sea,sometimes strip it of valuables and then they actually begin negotiatingthrough brokers, predominately in the UK for the ransom in order to get thevessel released. The insurance companies, owners and pirates are all repre-sented in terms of the negotiations and how the funds are transferred andthen spread amongst the pirates, villagers, brokers, negotiators. It really isan industry of sorts.

BASED ON YOUR SUCCESS AND REPUTATION YOU’VE EXPANDED THEBUSINESS AND NOW PROVIDE LOCAL SECURITY SERVICES AS WELL. TELLME ABOUT WHAT SEAL DOES HERE IN HOUSTON?We’ve taken our training expertise and logistical experience along with thesophistication of our assault dogs and applied it to local security. We pro-vide security to buildings, apartment complexes, neighborhoods and con-struction sites. We use the dogs in many cases as partners to our securityofficers and offer a level of protection because, just like with the vessels,criminals see the dogs and typically do not wish to engage.

WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST WORRY?The safety of our people. You always worry about your people coming homesafely. This is on all levels, international, local, everywhere. Beyond that, youworry about what you’re protecting, the vessels being highjacked and prop-erty taken, things like that. You just want the jobs to go smoothly and safely.


IS THIS YOUR INTENDED CAREER PATH? IF NOT, HOW DID YOU GET HERE?I’ve always known that I wanted to work helping people but never decided to be adoctor until my college years when I became interested in medicine while volun-teering at a local hospital.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?My first passion was to become an artist… yes, the kind that starves. As a plasticsurgeon, I feel I have the opportunity to be both an artist and a surgeon. I thinkthis fusion of skills is especially important for cosmetic surgery. That’s why it’s usu-ally called the “art of surgery” and not the “science of surgery.”

WHY HOUSTON?I love this city. Houston is a city of opportunity. If you are hungry enough and workhard enough, you can succeed in this city. I know this is true because my parentsand I came to Houston 28 years ago with literally the clothes on our backs. Ourstory is not unique… Houston is full of them.

FAVORITE BAND?I love classic rock, specifically Aerosmith. Although I didn’t grow up listening tothese guys, I was introduced to the music genre by my OR nurse a few years backwho got tired of listening to my old school rap and top 40 mixes. He’s a 6’2” ex-marine so I didn’t argue when he replaced my iPod with his. Thanks, Bjorn.

FAVORITE BOOK?The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. It’s a bit nerdy, I admit, but it’s really helpedme learn how to run a business and manage a corporate team. We don’t learnthat in med school or residency.

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION?My family is my greatest inspiration… both for our successes and our shortcom-ings. I’ve learned so much from them.

BIGGEST LIFE LESSON LEARNED?Perseverance is essential to success. It’s one thing 15 years of schooling afterhigh school will definitely teach you! (Yes, I was literally a professional student.)

HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED?I hope to be remembered as a doctor who truly cares about the patients and aperson who is kind to those around him.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?I was a cashier and stocker at a Walgreens. Back in the day, they also soldbeer, cigarettes and some groceries. I mainly got the job to pay for prom. Thewhite tuxedo seemed like a good idea then. Hmm.

WHAT DO YOU PLAN ON DOING WHEN YOU RETIRE?Someday would like to open a small studio to pursue my passion for art…hopefully without the starving part.

WHAT LUXURY (ITEM OR SERVICE) DO YOU WISH YOU COULD INDULGEYOURSELF WITH?I love sports cars, specifically the Porsche 911. Once my new office and surgerycenter is finished building, I’d like to reward myself with the 911 4s convertible.(white, black leather, powder black wheels).

WHAT DEFINES HOUSTON AS YOUR “HOMETOWN”?I was born in Vietnam and immigrated here when I was about 8 years old andhave lived here since. Houston is essentially the only “hometown” I’ve everknown.

HOW MANY MAGAZINES DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO?I subscribe to so many that I couldn’t even guess. We have such a variety in ouroffice. My favorite is Men’s Health… and of course 002 mag.

TEXANS STILL HAVE A REPUTATION FOR BRAGGING. WHAT WOULD YOUBRAG ABOUT?There’s so much to brag about when it comes to Texas. Our economy has held upmuch better than most states in these hard economic times. We have an incrediblydiverse population living, sharing and blending the greatest aspects of so manycultures. The very mention of “Texas” invokes an identity that is recognized world-wide. Few other states can claim that. Why not brag a little?

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER A HIDDEN TREASURE OF HOUSTON?I think the food in Houston is one of its greatest treasures. No matter what cuisineyou’re looking for, you can find a fantastic ambassador of it in our immense diver-sity of restaurants and eateries.

IF YOU COULD STOP AND DO ANYTHING YOU WANTED TOMORROW, THIS WEEKEND, WHENEVER – WHAT WOULD IT BE?I would love to sit on a secluded beach somewhere tropical and forget the busyworld for a bit.


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Fashion and philanthropy enthusiasts packed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse for anearly-afternoon fashion show and luncheon benefiting Candlelighters, whose mis-sion is to provide emotional, educational and practical support to children withcancer and their families. Gracing the runway were Candlelighters supporters andcancer survivors styled by boutique owner Lindsay Mousodakis in designer dudsfrom Trina Turk, Pink Tartan, Hunter Dixon and more.

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YOU TURN OFF THE LIGHT AFTER LEAVING A ROOM AND KEEPTHE AIR CONDITIONING AT A MODERATE TEMPERATURE. STILL,THERE’S THAT NAGGING FEELING YOU COULD DO MORE TO

REDUCE YOUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION. INNOVATION AVENUE,RELIANT ENERGY’S NEW SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT, AIMS TO MAKE ITEASIER FOR CONSUMERS TO BECOME AWARE – AND THEREFOREREDUCE – THEIR CONSUMPTION.

Nestled in the Sixth Ward, adjacent to Downtown’s hustle and bustle, sit twelvehomes that have been outfitted with gadgets and smart appliances. The street waschosen because it is representative of Houston’s diverse landscape: an eclectic mixof historic homes and new construction. The homeowners will be followed for twoyears, providing Reliant with enough feedback to expand and deliver the productsto a broader audience.

“This proves that old houses don’t have to be energy hogs,” says Bob Vila. TheCuban-American home improvement star (This Old House, Bob Vila’s Home Againand Bob Vila) is officially endorsing Innovation Avenue. The author and producer ofnumerous projects that aim to protect historic homes and architecture across the

country, Vila is right in his element touring oneof the homes, a 2700sf house built in 1893 and

listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The owners, Doug Shoemaker and Michelle Dugan,have been provided with some upgrades to their atticinsulation, smart appliances, home automation, energymonitoring and the Reliant e-sense Home EnergyMonitor. “As you turn things on and off, you can seehow much energy they use. The monitor comparesusage day-to-day and per hour,” says Dugan. Thegadget translates usage into real world cost, giving theconsumer more decision-making power. “The scarything is the carbon-footprint feature,” exclaimsShoemaker. Another notable feature is the E-Senseapplication, which allows homeowners to control powerin their home remotely from their mobile device. “Wewere on vacation recently and were able to turn lightson and off and control the thermostat,” he explains. Asa result of knowing how much energy is being used andits cost, consumers might be able to shift their usagefrom peak time (4-6pm, according to Reliant) to othertimes of day.

CenterPoint Energy, the company that owns all thepoles, wires and meters in Houston, is rolling out the digital communication aspectof the technology. “We are deploying 2.2 million smart meters at a rate of about80,000 per month,” according to Leticia Lowe, a spokesperson for CenterPoint. ByJuly 2012, all Houston homes will be equipped with the digital meters, enabling con-sumers to use monitors and other energy-smart technology, if they choose. Themeters also automatically report outages.

“The technology is one side of this, but the other side of it is helping homeownersaudit their houses, helping them understand what the problems are, whether it beleaky windows or poor insulation,” Vila points out. Reliant’s Filters Made Easy pro-gram, a regular home delivery of air filters service, is an easy way to keep heat andair conditioning systems performing at optimal levels. The double-prong approachaims to change the way people use energy, increasing sustainability.

“Texas produces and consumes more energy than any other state. Our per capitarate is also among the highest,” says Mayor Annise Parker. “But this is an exampleof how increasing efficiency can be easy and effortless for consumers,” she adds.Parker and the City have endorsed and collaborated on the project, which was par-tially funded by a grant from the Department of Energy for the modernization of thenation’s electricity grid. “Houston is leading the way,” says Bob Vila.

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wear the right frames002’S FASHIONABLE MAN ABOUT TOWN CONSULTS WITH DR. HOWARD, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY AND OWNER OFMEMORIAL PARK VISION, ON HOW TO PICK THE BEST GLASSES. SHE SPECIALIZES IN COMPLEX CONTACT LENS FITTING, EYEDISEASE, TRAUMA, DRY EYE AND HAS A PERSONAL INTEREST IN SPORTS VISION AND NUTRITION. THE OFFICE IS A TRUEREFLECTION OF HER STYLE: EFFICIENT, THOROUGH, UTILIZING CURRENT TECHNOLOGY. AND SHE STRIVES TO OFFER AFASHIONABLE AND FUNCTIONAL FRAME COLLECTION. GLASSES ARE A FUNCTIONAL AND VERY FUN ACCESSORY!REMEMBER TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING TO ENSURE A FASHION SUCCESS TO VIEW THE WORLD MORE CLEARLY:

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A RAINY (FINALLY) SUNDAY NIGHT, WE STROLLED INTO BRC THINKING WEWOULD PROBABLY BE THE ONLY PEOPLE TO WEATHER THE STORM TO EAT. AND

WE WERE WRONG. FROM OUR DRIVE DOWN SHEPHERD, ALL THE OTHER ESTABLISHMENTSWERE, WELL, EMPTY AND AT BRC WE WERE LOOKING FOR PARKING ON THE STREET.

It could only mean one thing: If people are willing to ven-ture into the rain, on a Sunday no less, I’m in for somegood eats.

Their new fall menu had just rolled out on Wednesday, withit looking a bit different than its previous casual version.Feeling adventurous and on a hummus kick, we went withtheir new dual dip for starters.

The dual dip comes with a roasted cauliflower hummus andcrudités and hot Maryland style crab dip with Ritz crackers.After one taste of each dip you’re going to think the servingcould be a bit bigger, if only to be able to indulge in just abit more. The crudités were the norm carrot, celery, grapetomato to the more original green beans, asparagus and redbell pepper. Expecting a round of Ritz beside the crab dip, Iwas pleasantly surprised to see their version of a Ritz. It’slarger but the flavor is identical. Maybe it’s crushed Ritzbaked into larger pieces; whatever the case, its butter flavoris perfect with the rich, warm crab dip. This serving size com-pared to my entrée was a bit off-balance. From two littlecondiment-sized bowls, I was about to be flabbergasted withwhat a “bowl” means here.

Not able to decide between a burger or sliders, I went withthe next best thing, their new burger bowl. A sledge of ice-berg is covered in chopped burger, fries, avocado, baconslices, jalapeno, ranch and chili con queso. I know, it’s hardto imagine. The moment I was served my “bowl” (it’s more ofa serving bowl than a soup bowl), the only thing I could saywas “whoa.”

A quarter to half a head of iceberg lettuce is covered inranch. Then it’s layered with burger bun chunks, maplebacon, avocado slivers and tomato halves. Then that is cov-ered with a mound of French fries covered in chili con queso(just queso, no chili) and dotted with big jalapeno slices.Along the perimeter of this mound are chunks of cheese-cov-ered hamburger patty. And the serving is HUGE!

It is literally all the components of a burger in a bowl with tentimes more lettuce. And the idea is BRILLIANT! I get all thepleasure of eating a burger with minimal guilt. I basicallydug around until I found the lettuce and cut it along witheverything else, pushing the fries to the side to save themfrom becoming mush. And although I thought I would beattacking the fries with such setup, they were actually the lastitem I was interested in eating.

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platters• Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (6oz.) Chesapeake-style, creamy malted slaw, remoulade sauce $20.50• Smoked Salt Flank Steakgarlic-cream smashed red potatoes, wilted spicyspinach $19.5• Jalapeno Potato Chip Chicken Fried Steakbeef tenderloin, cream gravy, fries, sweetjalapenos $19.75• BRC Pub Burger marinated tomato, mapley bacon, aged cheddar, iceberg, really nice sauce $11.25• Big MacCock- BRC Pub Burger, English muf-fin, pork roll, fried egg $13.25• Burger Sliders (3)- mustard, ketchup, pickle,onion, american cheese $12.75

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The flavor of their burger is awesomelyaddictive. It’s buttery deliciousness. Thatcombined with their maple bacon will leaveyou speechless. Even my husband wasreaching over to steal a couple of bites fromthis mountain of decadence.

Being that this is a Gastropub and I thinkthey pride themselves on quality, when itcame time for dessert, we were informedthey were out of their bread pudding until further notice. While this conceptmight anger some (how do you run out of something on your menu?), to me thisis a sign of quality over quantity. I like the idea of fresh ingredients so once theitem is out, it’s out. And this not only translated into dessert but also with their dailyspecials and certain entrées.

Once we considered our options, the husband wanted a good old chocolateshake. Served in a frosty goblet, this giant-sized shake of pure chocolate was righton track with my decadent burger bowl. Using a straw was not an option with itsthick but smooth texture.

Feeling full and cozy, it was a good rainy Sundayto be in a pub atmosphere. Made you wish itwasn’t Sunday so we could stay and linger overa few more beverages to really take advantage ofthis pub. No matter the weather, BRC makes itworth your while with flavorful options in abun-dant proportions. A definite bang for your buck!


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FAVORITE LATE NIGHT SPOT FORA BITE WHEN IN HOUSTON?La Griglia has a great atmospherethat I really enjoy!BEST BREAKFAST?La Peep in Rice Village.BEST BRUNCH?Cullen’s Upscale American Grille.WHAT INGREDIENT CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUTIN THE KITCHEN AND WHY?Red Pepper – I like my food on fire!WHAT UTENSIL CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?BBQ tongs. We are always burnin’ something on the grill.WHAT’S YOUR PET PEEVE?The proper use of the words “good” and “well.”FAVORITE BEER?The one in my hand. ;-)

FAVORITE DESSERT?Ice cream, chocolate and beer – preferably all together!FAVORITE DISH TO COOK WITH BEER?A nice chili or marinade for a steak. IS THERE A STYLE OF BEER YOU WON’T DRINK?No way – all beer is GREAT beer.WHAT IS YOUR COMFORT FOOD?See Favorite Dessert above. :-)WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE NEXT BEER TREND?Various flavor profiles of sour beers, not just sour in general, but now breaking off into different

components of sour.AT HOME, WHAT DO YOU KEEP ONHAND TO SERVE DROP-IN GUESTS?BEER!!!WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO FIND IN YOUR HOME REFRIGERATOR?Ms. Anna’s Hot Sauce from St. Croix USVI.WHAT INSPIRES THE NAMES OF

YOUR BEERS?Friends, family and a good cold beer!WHAT ARE YOUR FLAVOR INSPIRATIONS?Foods such as coffee, desserts, distilled spirits. ;-)WHAT MAGAZINE COVER, OTHER THAN 002’S,WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FEATURED ON?Fortune.

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FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR www.fuelhealthbar.com1005 WAUGH DR. | 713.528.3835

THEY ARE NOT KIDDING WHEN THEY SAY WILDGAME. Your options include but are not limited to, buf-falo, venison, antelope, pheasant, etc. Not only do thesemeats raise the flavor factor but they are also high inprotein and low in both carbohydrates and cholesterol.A perk in the battle of to burger or not to burger? Theirgourmet burgers, sausage dogs and sandwiches are all-natural, free range as well. Located in the space thatused to house Maui Wowi off Washington also meansyou can get your order to go due to the previously exist-ing drive-thru window. Counter-style ordering with barheight tables and some banquet seating is inside. The

patio provides moreseating should the weather permit.

TVs are also located inside for game viewing PLUS aFULL bar. Being that this is a wild game grill, variousgame references are noted throughout. I tried their buf-falo sausage dog with fresh onions and pickle relish.They offer a variety of toppings aside from those. Fromtheir sauce selection, I went with their Habanero ketchupon the side. The meat is definitely gamey but past that, itis tender and hearty with much more flavor than I expect-ed. The soft pretzel bun concept (on burgers too) is a hit!Their sweet potato fries are the most crisp I’ve had in asweet potato version. Sammy’s Wild Game Grill is justwhat Houston needs: new twists to old favorite classicsthat will entice customers to check it out.

Fuel Kitchen located conveniently within reach of FIT gym,in the shopping center near Pei Wei, is set on helping youlose body fat. BY PACKAGING ALL THEIR HEALTHYMEALS IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS IT NOT ONLY LETSYOU PERSONALIZE YOUR MEAL BUT ALSO CONTROLTHE PORTION. Not to mention this form of packaging isvegetarian, pescaterian and vegan friendly. By separate,I mean protein packaged alone in a container, veggie inanother container and starch in its own container. Nomore meals where a piece of chicken is on top of rice withsome vegetables snuck in the remaining space. You canCHOOSE if you even want the rice or prefer just the veg-gies. If packaged food isn’t your thing, they have a saladand wrap bar to either order one of their menu items orbuild your own salad or wrap. All their food choices arecarefully monitored to ensure each package has an accu-rate count of calories, fat, etc. They are trying to help youburn fat after all and consistency is key. For lunch, I pickedup a 4oz grilled lemon chicken, steamed green beans withcaramelized shallots and brown rice with sesame andscallions. The chicken portion was perfect, and after heat-ing up in the microwave, surprisingly tender and juicywith great lemon and grill flavor still there. They weregenius in leaving the green beans abit crispy so they wouldn’t mushwith reheating making forperfect green beansstraight from themicrowave. Nothing isworse then overcookedvegetables. These wereawesome! My brown riceserving was plentiful with thesesame and scallions adding justenough flavor to take away the “healthy brown rice fac-tor.” Overall, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable (andfit) and they do an excellent job at squashing the healthyfood is flavorless stigma. Their “fuel” does a body good.

SAMMY’S WILD GAME GRILL 713.868.1345 3715 WASHINGTON | www.sammyswildgamegrill.com

CUISINE SAUSAGE DOGS+BURGERS+SLIDERS

FELIX 55 www.felix55.com5510 MORNINGSIDE, NO. 120 | 713.590.0610

CUISINE AMERICAN/ GLOBAL INFLUENCE CUISINE HEALTHY MEALS

CHEF MICHAEL KRAMER CHEF N/A

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Sandwiched in between D’Amico Italian Market andBaker’s St. Pub is where you’ll find this delightful venture.Their expansive patio even boasts swings for certaintables and a section of upholstered cushion seating.CHEF MICHAEL KRAMER, PREVIOUSLY FROM VOICEAND TASTING ROOM CITYCENTRE, IS BEHIND THEIRMENU. We started withthe ceviche and trufflefries to share while welooked over the entrées.For lunch, they offer anarray of salad, sand-wiches, flatbreads and,should one feel extra hungry,some large plates. The cevichewith leche de tigre, cilantro, lime and tortillas chips wasfresh, full of citrus flavors with little bits of orange mixedin a subtle version of leche de tigre. Their truffle fries area balanced blend of parmesan cheese, sprinkled bits ofparsley, sea salt and just a touch of truffle. Truffle can beoverwhelming when overused but they manage just theright amount for a salty decadent snack. Dare I say, theirfries sans truffle rival a certain double arches’ version.For lunch I did the half sandwich and soup combo. Iordered half a Turkey Panini with garlic aioli, tomatoconfit and Swiss cheese with a cup of their mushroomsoup. My panini was crunchy, full of turkey, gooeycheese – and a half is ideal for lunch. Paired with themushroom soup that is topped with crushed hazelnuts,truffle goat cheese and porcini powder, my lunch madefor a hearty meal suitable for colder weather. After see-ing a flatbread being served we couldn’t resist andordered their Prosciutto one with half left meatless. Thissizable portion could be a meal for one hungry patronor great as a starter to share. A crispy, thin crust is lay-ered with ovaline mozzarella, garlic and arugula. It’sdelish! For dessert, don’t pass up their gooey chocolatecake served with espresso-infused anglaise and caramelice cream. It takes a bit to make, so let your server knowearly.

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american

*17 | inside Hotel Alden1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.aldenhotels.com

51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067www.51fifteen.com

AMERICAS •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492•2010 West Gray. 832.200.1492www.cordua.com

ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com

AVA KITCHEN+WHISKEY BAR2800 Kirby. 713.386.6460www.avaalto.com

BARNABY’S 5 Houston locationswww.barnabyscafe.com

BISTRO ALEX 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre713.827.3545www.bistroalex.com

BLACK FINN AMERICAN GRILL1910 Bagby., #100. 713.651.9550www.blackfinnamericangrille.com

BOWL 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218www.eatatbowl.com

CAFE EXPRESS12 convenient locations in Houstonwww.cafe-express.com

CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848www.canopyhouston.com

CINQ | at La Colombe d’Or3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750www.lacolombedor.com

COURSES | At the Art Institute of Houston1900 Yorktown. 713.353.3644www.artinstitutes.edu

DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com

DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889www.dantonsseafood.com

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD•12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800www.eddiev.com

FELIX 555510 Morningside. 713.590.0610www.felix55.com

FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com

GLASSWALL933 Studemont. 713.868.7930www.glasswalltherestaurant.com

HAVEN2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101www.havenhouston.com

HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE218 Travis St. 713.225.8079www.hearsayhouston.com

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166www.neimanmarcus.com

MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S•1151 Uptown Park. 713.840.7900•1201 Fannin St. 713.658.8100 • 791 Town & Country Blvd. 713.465.3685www.mccormickandschmicks.com

NOEFour Riverway. 713.871.8177 www.noerestaurant.com

QUATTRO 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700www.fourseasons.com

RDG | Bar Annie 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111www.rdgbarannie.com

RELISH3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960www.relishhouston.com

RUGGLES GREEN •2311 West Alabama. 713.533.0777•CityCentre 713.464.5557www.rugglesgreen.com

SHADE 250 W. 19th St. 713.863.7500 www.shadeheights.com

THE CHELSEA GRILL4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857www.chelseagrill.com

THE GROVE1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321www.thegrovehouston.com

THE LAKE HOUSE1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320www.thelakehousehouston.com

VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470www.hotelicon.com

WHICH WICH 711 Louisiana St. 713.222.2999www.whichwich.com

YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre713.461.9273www.yardhouse.com

ZELKO BISTRO 705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691www.zelkobistro.com

asian

AUNTIE CHANG’S DUMPLING HOUSE2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 www.auntiechangs.com

BLUE FISH SUSHI550 Texas. 713.225.3474www.thebluefishsushi.com

CONVEY SUSHI803 Congress. 713.518.7219www.conveysushi.com

FISH [sushi] 309 Gray St. 713.526.5294 www.fishhouston.com

HONG KONG DINER "Now Dim Sum"909 Franklin St. 713.236.1688www.hongkongdinerhouston.com

KAM’S [chinese] 4500 Montrose Blvd. #C. 713.529.5057www.kamscuisine.com

KONA GRILL [japanese+american] •501 Westheimer. 713.877.9191•16535 Southwest Freeway. 281.242.7000www.konagrill.com

KUBO’S 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 www.kubos-sushi.com

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444www.lesgivrals.com

MAI’S [vietnamese] 3403 Milam. 713.520.5300www.maishouston.com

NIT NOI [thai] 8 Houston locationswww.nitnoithai.com

NORI SUSHI BISTRO700 Town and Country Blvd. 713.467.0400www.norisushibistro.com

PAGODA [vietnamese] 4705 Inker St. 832.673.0400www.pagodabistro.com

RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800•12860 Queensbury Ln. #234, CityCentre713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com

RED PIER [asian fusion] 2701 Milam St. 713.807.7726www.theredpier.com

STRAITS [singaporean]800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.713.365.9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com

SUSHI RAKU 3201 Louisiana. 713.526.8885www.sushi-raku.com

UPTOWN SUSHI Uptown Park. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com

ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888www.zakehouston.com

ZUSHI5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588 www.zushihouston.com

bar-b-que

BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600www.brookstreetbbq.com

GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com

breakfast+coffee+diners+juice bars

11TH ST. CAFÉ748 E. 11th St. 713.862.0089

ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400www.antidotecoffee.com

ARAYA artisan chocolate2013 W. Gray St. 832.967.7960www.arayachocolate.com

AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER•2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900•12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213www.avalondiner.com

CAFÉ BRASIL2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993www.brasilcafe.net

COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com

CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283www.cravecupcake.com

DIRK’S COFFEE4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319www.diedrich.com

DOWN HOUSE 51801 Yale St. 713.864.3696www.downhousehouston.com

EMPIRE CAFÉ 1801 Yale St. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net

FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060

FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR1005 Waugh Dr., #Cwww.fuelhealthbar.com

hearsay

foundation room

ra sushi

les givral’skahve

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HARRY'S RESTAURANT CAFE318 Tuam St. 713.528.0198www.harrysrestaurantcafe.com

INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com

ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR•5709 Woodway. 713.334.4036•4024 Bellaire Blvd. 713.665.5388www.islandgrillhouston.com

KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737www.kraftsmenbaking.com

KRAFTSMEN CAFE 611 West 22nd St. 713.426.1300www.kraftsmencafe.com

MORE THAN CAKES1100 West Dallas. 713.652.5135www.morethancakes.com

OCTANE COFFEE+WINE LOUNGE3402 N. Shepherd. 281.974.1693

RUSTIKA CAFÉ3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226www.rustikacafe.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478www.salentowinecafe.com

SPRINKLES CUPCAKES4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929www.sprinkles.com

SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427www.ilovesugarbabys.com

SWEET CityCentre.713.647.9338 www.sweethouston.com

TAFT STREET COFFEE2115 Taft. 713.522.3533www.taftstreetcoffee.org

THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com

THE BUFFALO GRILLE•3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663•1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663www.thebuffalogrille.com

THE COFFEE GROUNDZ 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 www.coffeegroundz.net

THE FRUIT PALETTE2413 Rice Blvd. 713.523.7848 www.thefruitpalette.com

TINY BOXWOOD’S •3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224•3636 Rice Blvd. 713.667.3402www.tinyboxwoods.com

cajun+creole+southern

THIS IS IT SOULFOOD2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920www.thisisithouston.com

TREEBEARDS 5 Houston locationswww.treebeards.com

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.8328www.zimmslittledeck.com

ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER1119 Pease. 713.759.2001www.zydecolouisianadiner.com

european

BISTRO LE CEP [french]11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985www.bistro-lecep.com

BRASSERIE 19 [french]1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.net

BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french]4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net

CHARIVARI [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 www.charivarirest.com

FEAST [european] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788www.feasthouston.com

OPORTO [european] 3833 Richmond. 713.621.1114www.oporto.us

PHILIPPE REST+LOUNGE [french]BLVD. Place. 713.439.1000 www.philippehouston.com

THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022www.thequeenvicpub.com

indian

ASHIANA12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555www.ashiana.cc

CHUTNEY’S INDIAN1010 Lamar. 713.571.2010www.chutneyshouston.com

KIRAN’S 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 www.kiranshouston.com

NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE3005 West Loop South. 713.622.2005 www.narinsbombaybrasserie.com

PONDICHERI2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.522.2022

SHIVA2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com

italian

ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888www.arcodoro.com

ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011www.boadacuisine.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLECityCentre. 713.973.9610www.brioitalian.com

CANDELARI’S14545 Memorial Dr. 281.497.0612

RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000www.granducahouston.com

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715www.meatballs.comA Warehouse Full of Food, Friends, Familiesand Fun! Great Kids Menu! Large and SmallGroups Welcomed. Open 7 Days A Week.Deliveries and Catering Available.

TONY MANDOLA’S1212 Waugh. 713.528.3473www.tonymandolas.com

TRATTORIA IL MULINO945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600www.ilmulino.com

VALENTINO Hotel Derek2525 West Loop South.713.850.9200www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

latin

ARGENTINA CAFE3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

BERRYHILL [texmex]3407 Montrose. 713.523.8226www.berryhillbajagrill.com

BISTRO BAR [puerto rican] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre713.973.1601www.houstonsorella-citycentre.com

CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban]5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031Dine-In/Cateringwww.cafepiquet.net

CHAMA GAÚCHA [brazilian]5865 Westheimer. 713.244.9500www.chamagaucha.com

CYCLONE ANAYA’S [mex]4 Houston locationswww.cycloneanaya.com

DECCO CAFE 5120 Woodway Dr. 713.963.8273www.deccocafe.com

EL GRAN MALO [mex] 2307 Ella Blvd. 832.767.3405www.elgranmalo.com

EL MESON [cuban]2425 University. 713.522.9306www.elmeson.com

EL PATIO [mex]6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410www.elpatio.com

EL REY [cuban-mex]4 Houston locationswww.elreytaqueria.com

EL TACO TOTE 6154 Westheimer. 713.706.3233www.tacotote.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex]•3130 Richmond. 713.807.1600•1308 Montrose. 713.807.8996 www.eltiempocantina.com

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 17 Houston locationsCatering 888.392.2287www.freebirds.com

Sugarland | Katy | Beaumont Nederland | Conroe

GUADALAJARA DEL CENTRO1201 San Jacinto. 713.650.0101www.guadalajarahacienda.com

HABANEROS MEX-GRILL 3017 Milam. 713.523.1010www.habanerosmexgrill.com

IRMA’S [mex]•22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767•1314 Texas. 713.247.9651www.irmassouthwest.com

LAS VENTANAS [mex]14555 Grisby Rd. 281.752.6990 www.lasventanas.net

LATIN BITES CAFE [peru]1302 Nance St. 713.229.8369www.latinbitescafe.com

LUCIO’S [new american latin]905 Taft. 713.523.9958 www.luciosbyob.com

MARIA SELMA [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 www.mariaselma.com

NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175www.ninfas.com

OCEAN’S [cevicheria] 819 W. Alabama. 713.520.7744www.oceansceviche.com

RIOJA [spanish] 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 www.riojarestaurant.com

RUBY TEQUILA’S 2616 Louisiana. 713.522.7829www.rubytequilas.com

SAMBA GRILLE (south american)530 Texas. 713.343.1180www.sambagrillehouston.com

TACOS A GO-GO 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 www.tacosagogo.com

THE LEMON TREE [peru]12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690www.thelemontreeonline.com

TILA’S [mex] 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654www.tilas.com

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cafe piquet

tintos


TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com

YELAPA PLAYA MEXICANA 2303 Richmond Ave. 281.501.0391www.yelapatime.com

XUCO XICANA [mex]2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181www.elpatio.com

mediterranean+greek

CAFE LILI [lebanese]

5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969www.cafelili.com

MEDITERRANEAN [email protected]/shop/mediter-raneantreats

NIKO NIKO’S•2520 Montrose. 713.528.1308 •301 Milam @ Market Square.www.nikonikos.com

PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese]

12151 Westheimer. 281.558.0416•Downtown COMING SOONwww.phoenicia-deli.com

pizza

ALTO PIZZERIA2800 Kirby Dr. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com

BOMBAY PIZZA CO.914 Main St. 713.654.4444 www.bombaypizzaco.com

DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com

FRANK’S PIZZA 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 www.frankspizza.com

PINK’S PIZZA 4 houston locationswww.pinkspizza.com

PIOLA3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it

STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241•2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800www.starpizza.net

steak+chops

FLEMING’S•788 W. Sam Houston Pkwy.713.827.1120•2405 W. Alabama. 713.520.5999 www.flemingssteakhouse.com

MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946•1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com

MO’S 1801 Post Oak Blvd. 713.877.0720www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 5839 Westheimer Rd. 713.780.7352www.pappasbros.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 6213 Richmond Ave. 713.789.2333www.ruthschris.com

SHULA’S STEAKHOUSE Hyatt Hotel1200 Louisiana St. 713.375.4777 www.donshulas.com

SPENCER’S STEAKS + CHOPS1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com

STRIP HOUSE 1200 McKinney. 713.659.6000www.theglaziergroup.com

SUGAR LAND

BROOKSTREET BBQ1418 Highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com

CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams Trace Blvd.281.565.5881

CARRABBA’S2335 Highway 6. 281.980.4433www.carrabbas.com

CUPCAKE CAFE16525 Lexington Blvd. 281.242.2744www.cupcakecafeoftexas.com

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA16535 Southwest Freeway.281.265.2280www.grimaldispizzeria.com

JAPANEIRO’S [sushi+latin] 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 www.japaneiro.com

LA MADELEINE2675 Town Center Blvd. N.281.494.4400www.lamadeleine.com

NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR14019 Southwest Freeway.281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

PERRY’S GRILL2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727 www.perryssteakhouse.com

PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE16200 Kensington Dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com

RAJIN CAJUN16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704 www.ragin-cajun.com

THAI COTTAGE II4723 Sweetwater Blvd. 281.313.0707www.thai-cottage.com

THE BURNING PEAR16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com

WASABI [sushi] 14019 Southwest Freeway.281.242.3899

WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS

BENIHANA [asian]1720 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.292.0061 www.benihana.com

BROOKLYN CAFÉ•4775 W. Panther Creek Dr.281.298.7488•3091 College Park Dr.936.273.8880www.thebrooklyncafe.com

CAFFE DI FIORE [italian]10110 Woodlands Pkwy., Ste. 900.281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT10700 Kuykendahl Road.281.298.8422 www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

DIMASSI’S [ethnic]1640 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.363.0200www.dimassisbuffet.com

GENGHIS GRILL [asian]9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745www.genghisgrill.com

GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE1400 Research Forest Dr.281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com

HONEY BEE HAM + DELI4747 Research Forest Dr.281.364.9200www.honeybeehamthewoodlands.com

MASA’S SUSHI4775 W. Panther Creek Dr.281.298.5688www.sushimasahouston.com

P F CHANG’S1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.203.6350 www.pfchangs.com

SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200www.sitarcuisineofindia.net

SWEET BELLA ITALIAN KITCHEN202 Sawdust Road. 832.585.0066www.sweetbellaitalian.com

THE MELTING POT19075 Interstate 45. 936.271.7416www.themeltingpot.com


baklava

niko niko’s

downtowngalleria+uptown

midtownmontrose+ shepherdmuseum districtouter loop ricevillage river oaks

+ kirbywarehousedistrict downtowngalleria+uptown

midtownmontrose+ shepherd


YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING NEW AND INTRIGUING IN THEWASHINGTON CORRIDOR. THE AREA IS STILL IN A STATE OF CONSTANTCHANGE AND STILL SEAMLESSLY ASSURES TO BRING GREAT PEOPLE,AMAZING PLACES AND SPECTACULAR THINGS TOGETHER IN AN EXCLU-SIVE WAY. WITH A VARYING SELECTION OF CUISINES IT’S NO SURPRISE THEAREA IS ALSO CALLED RESTAURANT ROW. JUST LIKE THE STREET ITSELF, LAURENZO’S PRIME RIB RESTAURANT HAS ALSOBEEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION, EXPANDING ANDADDING A PATIO. THE SPACIOUS SITTING AREA ISEQUIPPED WITH TWO LARGE PLASMAS. AT THE OPPO-SITE END OF WASHINGTON IS THE RECENTLY OPENED

COPPA RISTORANTE ITALIANO,BRINGING A BIG BITE OF ITALY WITHCHARACTER AND AMBIANCE. COPPA CAPTURES THETRADITIONAL HISTORY OF ITALY AND PLACES IT ON ONEFORK. SHOWCASING ITS ABILITY TO HAVE AN ASSORT-MENT OF DIFFERENT FLAVORS AND NATIONALITIES ALLIN JUST A SHORT SPRINT IS THE 1920’S

HUGHES HANGAR – JUST A HOP, SKIP AND JUMP AWAY.HUGHES IS A SPEAKEASY GASTRO LOUNGE WITH FOODAND ENTERTAINMENT. THE WASHINGTON CORRIDOR ISFLOURISHING, GIVING FOODIES OF ALL LEVELS THE ABIL-ITY TO NIBBLE ON THEIR FAVORITES.

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WASHINGTONSPOTS…business

AEON THEATRIX1824 Spring, #222. 1-888-669-AEON (2366)www.aeontheatrix.com

AMERICAN TITLE-HEIGHTS5225 Katy Frwy., #510.713.864.5335www.americantitleheights.com

AT&T920 Studemont, #700.713.802.9950

BEDROCK CITY4602 Washington, #A.713.862.0100www.bedrockcity.com

CAMERA CO-OP801 Durham Dr. 713.522.7837www.cameracoophouston.com

CHASE4720 Washington, #A.713.802.0100

CRICKET4922 Washington. 713.862.8775

FIRESTONE1502 Washington. 713.224.1733www.FirestoneCompleteAutoCare.com

INTEGRITY BANK4040 Washington. 713.335.8700www.ibanktx.com

I SOLD IT HOUSTON4720 Washington. 713.426.4266www.isoldithouston.com

IVISION920 Studemont, #800.713.862.0500www.ivisionhouston.com

JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS 4500 Washington, #100.713.741.2266www.jamescraigfurnishings.com

KATIE & CO.4500 Washington. 713.802.1345www.katie-co.com

KEEP IT CLEAN CARWASH3700 Washington. 713.426.3877www.keepitcleancarwash.com

KWIK KAR2710 Washington. 713.869.9008www.kwikkarofhouston.com

ROCKEFELLER HALL3620 Washington. 713.869.3344www.RockefellerHall.com

SSQQ DANCE STUDIO1431 W. 20th. 713.869.0777www.ssqqdance.com

STATE FARM INSURANCE22 Waugh Dr. #340.713.426.4440

THE AMISH CRAFTSMAN5555 Washington. 713.862.3444www.amishcraftsmanfurniture.com

THE RESERVE SUPPLY CO.2205 Washington. 713.750.9582www.reservesupplycompany.com

T-MOBILE4720 Washington. 713.868.5866www.t-mobile.com

URBAN CLEANERS9200 Studemont, #200.713.880.9910

WABASH ANTIQUE & FEED STORE5701 Washington. 713.863.8322www.wabashfeed.com

WEST END CLEANERS4918 Washington. 713.864.2365www.westendcleaners.com

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360 SPORTS LOUNGE4601 Washington. 713.677.0398www.360sportslounge.com

ABSOLVE WINE LOUNGE920 Studemont St. 281.501.1788www.absolvewinelounge.com

ANDY’S1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

BEAVER’S2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328www.beavershouston.com

BEER ISLAND2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670

BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT3939 Washington. 713.861.7171www.berripop.com

BIG STAR1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560www.bigstarbar.com

BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY720 Shepherd Dr. 713.572.2565 www.block7wineco.com

BRANCH WATER TAVERN510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777www.branchwatertavern.com

BRC519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233www.brcgastropub.com

BRIXX BAR5110 Washington. 713.864.8811

BUFFALO WILD WINGS3939 Washington. 832.356.2980www.buffalowildwings.com

CANDELARI’S 6002 Washington. 832.200.1474 www.candelaris.com

CANYON CREEK CAFÉ6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885www.onioncreekcafe.com

CATALINA COFFEE2201 Washington. 713.861.8448www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

CEDAR CREEK CAFÉ 1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

COPPA5555 Washington. 713.426.4260www.copparistorante.com

DAN ELECTRO’S GUITAR1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

DARKHORSE TAVERN2207 Washington. 713.426.2442www.dhtavern.com


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EL REY TAQUERIA910 Shepherd Dr. 713.802.9145www.elreytaqueria.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA5602 Washington. 713.681.3645www.eltiempocantina.com

FITZGERALD’S 2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838

FIVE GUYS3939 Washington. 713.426.5558 www.fiveguys.com

FOX HOLLOW4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117

HICKORY HOLLOW101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com

HUGHES HANGAR2811 Washington. 281.501.2028www.hugheshangar.com

KING FU SALOON5317 Washington. 713.864.0642www.kungfusaloon.com

LAURENZO’S4412 Washington. 713.880.5111www.laurenzos.net

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE4601 Washington. 832.582.7671www.lesgivrals.com

LIBERTY STATION2101 Washington. 713.640.5220

LUPE TORTILLA1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040www.lupetortilla.com

MANOR ON WASHINGTON4819 Washington. 713.426.0123www.manoronwashington.com

MARDI GRAS GRILL 1200 Durham. 713.864.5600 www.mardigrasgrill.net

MAX’S WINE DIVE4720 Washington. 713.880.8737www.maxwinedive.com

NOX4701 Nett. 281.701.4248www.noxhouston.com

PAGODA BISTRO & BAR4705 Inker St. 832.673.0400

PANDORA1815 Washington. 832.296.6220

PATRENELLA’S813 Jackson Hill St.713.863.8223www.patrenellas.net

PIZZITOLA'S BAR B CUE1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283www.pizzitolasbbq.com

PORCH SWING PUB69 Heights Blvd. 713.880.8700www.porchswingpub.com

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With buyers, our market territory is broad; we can aid them to finda home in almost any part of town they desire. Our buyers stemmostly from repeat business or referrals. Social media has proveninstrumental in developing buyer clients. Because listings require extensive attention, our firm’s listing focus is on resale homeslocated within a few miles from our office; our target market for listings comprises ZIP codes 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009and 77019. With more tools available from the Houston Association of Realtors, RTR can specify many listing parametersincluding price range, year built, owner occupancy and even mail carrier routes. We also offer the “Buyer Refund to ListingClients”; basically, if you list your home through our firm and we assist you in purchasing your next home, we’ll refund 1% ofthe purchase price. So, no doubt, you clearly get results with the Rose Team! Scott and I are both involved with all of ourclients, which allows us to provide seamless service to everyone, consistently.”Per Scott, “As a native Houstonian, I am well aware of how much the city has changed and continues to change. This helps

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QUIZNOS920 Studemont. 713.880.1401 www.quiznos.com

RAIA’S4500 Washington. 713.861.1042www.RaiasItalian.com

REBEL’S HONKY TONK5002 Washington. 713.807.7040www.rebelshonkytonk.com

REIGN LOUNGE4105 Washington. 713.869.0404

ROOSEVELT5219 Washington. 713.869.8779

SALT BAR4216 Washington. 713.868.5155

SAM’S CAFÉ920 Studemont. 713.861.1109

SANCTUARY LOUNGE2420 Washington. 713.861.7300www.sanctuaryhouston.com

SAWYER PARK SPORTS BAR2412 Washington. 713.398.8442www.SawyerParkHouston.com

SOMA4820 Washington. 713.861.2726www.somasushi.com

STAR PIZZA II77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241www.starpizza.net

TAPS HOUSE OF BEER5120 Washington. 713.864.0650www.tapshouseofbeer.com

THE COUNTER4601 Washington. 713.966.6123www.thecounterburger.com

THE DUBLINER4219 Washington. 713.861.2300

THE LOT4212 Washington. 713.868.5688www.thelothouston.com

TQLA4601 Washington. 281.501.3237www.tqlahouston.com

W GRILL4825 Washington. 713.861.9933www.wgrilltogo.com

WASHINGTON DRINKERY4115 Washington. 713.426.3617www.washavedrinkery.com

ZOES KITCHEN4000 Washington. 713.861.9637www.zoeskitchen.com

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BAYOU CITY SMILES4000 Washington, #201.713.518.1411www.BayouCitySmiles.com

BLISS DAY SPA701 Shepherd Dr. #100.713.864.8787www.blissdayspa.biz

CROSSFIT H-TOWN1919 Silver. 281.989.8740www.crossfithtown.com

CURA YOGA1824 Spring. 713.839.9642www.curayoga.com

DESIGN DENTAL GROUP4500 Washington, #700.713.869.0334www.Design-DentalGroup.com

EGMA’S SALON4620 A Washington. 713.880.8319

EXPERT NAILS4120 Washington. 713.864.5525

JOY YOGA CENTER4500 Washington, #900.713.819.9390www.joyyogacenter.com

MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL CENTRE920 Studemont, #500.713.869.0600www.ddsforyou.com

MEMORIAL PARK VISION5535 Memorial Dr. #1.281.888.9256www.memorialparkvision.com

MERCER SALON5555 Washington, #R.281.888.9810www.mercersalon.com

SATORI SALON3616 Washington. 713.869.2444www.satorisalons.com

SAWYER DENTAL1919-3A Taylor St. 713.864.3993

WASHINGTON AVE PILATES2203 Washington. 281.352.5791www.wapilates.com

WEST-END PILATES4219 Koehler. 832.867.1059www.westendhoustonpilates.com

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SABINE STREET LOFTS150 Sabine Street. 713.221.3400www.SabineStreetLofts.com

TEXAS REAL ESTATE & CO.2420 Washington. 713.337.1410www.txreco.com

URBAN LIVING5023 Washington. 713.868.7226www.urbanliving.com

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THIS IS NO ORDINARY CLIP JOINT, GIN MILL, JOLLY UP OR WINGDING. NO SIREE,PROHIBITION, A NEW SPEAKEASY INSPIRED BAR, IS BRINGING ALL THE GOOD TIMESOF THE 30’S (MINUS THE BANK ROBBERIES AND TOMMY GUNS) TO A GALLERIANEAR YOU. LOCATED NEXT TO WHERE THE OLD FOX SPORTS GRILL USED TO BE,PROHIBITION HAS A PASSION FOR VINTAGE-STYLE REVELRY, AND MOREIMPORTANTLY, WELL-CRAFTED MIXED DRINKS.

While the folks at Prohibition like to call their brand of bartending “high volume mixol-ogy,” I like to call it “holy crap that’s a good drink!” Which is exactly what I said whenI tasted the Victoriana Slapstick – a glorious mixture of two types of gin, citrus, parsleyand what I believe to be muddled angel wings. Mmmm, heavenly. My friend and patron of the finewines ordered the Fresh Elegance, a refreshing little concoction of Sauvignon Blanc, Grey Goose LePoire and a hint of cherry tomato. Yes, trust in the tomato, it won’t disappoint.

Other notables on their cleverly named drink menus: the Get Up & GO, a mix of vodka infused withtobacco leaf, espresso, sweet vermouth, and chocolate (which has now replaced my morning coffee);the White Bison, a mixture of Zubrowka, Kahlua, a shot of cream and nutmeg (which has nowreplaced my eggnog at Christmas); and the formidable Berry Blue Blaze, a whiskey punch that is lit-uh – really on fire (which is now going to be the cause of my house burning down this weekend).

The drink dazzling and showmanship is no mere coincidence at Prohibition. These masters of mixeddrinks go through a four-stage training process: Apprentice, to Bar Smith, to Bar Chef, to the highlyrevered Mixologist. All of this in order to bring YOU a perfectly balanced libation. So, tip well andyour taste buds shall be rewarded.

While this could easily be a one-trick pony of a bar, and a great trick it is, what every provider of stiffdrinks understands is that food helps the body and mind…well, keep partying. And the menu atProhibition doesn’t disappoint. It’s all about social dining with shared plates of tasty tenderloin tips,savory truffle fries, fancy pants escargot tossed in Aglio e Olio herbed butter and a bevy of mouthwa-tering pizzas. The food frenzy doesn’t stop here – come November, they’ll be adding brunch to their

weekend menu. Saturday will be a little morelow-key for the family types, while Sunday

Funday will come complete with live music, a bloody mary cartand all the pretty patio people-watching you can stand.

Now that you get the gist, there’s also an upstairs that the manlymen types will enjoy. The Voyager Room, a steampunk inspiredlounge decorated with massive clock cogs, plush sofas, vintagecrates, and cool copper accents, overlooks Westheimer to helpyour inner 30’s gangster come out and play. You can rent thissweet little spot out for the nite and/or put your name on the listfor the upcoming “Sinatra Nights.” Yes, it’s time to suit up, graba high ball and argue with your friends about why you shouldbe the Dean Martin of the group. And as they would never for-get about the ladies, Prohibition will soon be offering authenticswing classes to anyone willing to cut a rug circa 1933.

If you’re looking for legit cocktails, refreshing customer service,a jam-packed calendar of events and a tasty new food menu,then as my inner 30’s gangster would say, a night out atProhibition might just blow your wig.

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THROUGH A FOUR-STAGETRAINING PROCESS


club+loungereviewBy Clayton Graves

Photography by Daniel Ortiz

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5175 westheimer road. | houston, tx 77056 281.940.4636 | www.prohibitionhouston.com





Art lovers celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Bayou City Art Festivalwith a magnificent VIP soiree. The exclusive event featured the famousvanishing art finale act – the “Art Heist.” Magicians and illusionistscaptivated guests, while others flocked to the Tarot card readers. Stiltwalkers floated across the plaza wowing the crowds. Guests partook inthe magic and mystery on the steps of City Hall while enjoying magi-cal delectables, spell-casting cocktails and enchanted works of art andsupernatural entertainment.

EVENT HOUDINI’S HEIST WHY VIP SOIREEWHERE HOUSTON CITY HALL WHEN OCTOBER 8-9

HOUDINI’S HEISTPhotography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com

THE ORIGINAL GREEK FESTIVALPhotography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com

FOUNDATION ROOM’S THIRD ANNUAL PAJAMA PARTYPhotography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com

LWI 2011 FALL GIVING+RECOGNITION LUNCHEONPhotography by Brad Sechler for lastnightpics.com

5TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHTPhotography by Omar Mejia for lastnightpics.com

Events / Photo Credit

Compiled by Pixie Ibañez


EVENT FOUNDATION ROOM’S THIRD ANNUAL PAJAMA PARTY WHY JUST FOR FUN! WHERE FOUNDATION ROOM AT HOUSE OF BLUES HOUSTON WHEN SEPTEMBER 16

CHECK OUT ALL THE PARTIES IN HOUSTON @ 002MAG.COM

EVENT THE ORIGINAL GREEK FESTIVAL

WHY 45TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONWHERE ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOXCATHEDRAL COMPLEX WHEN OCTOBER 6-9

Growing attendance over the years continuesto create excitement, not even the rain coulddeter Houstonians from the fun. Hundreds offans flocked this year to once again soak (lit-erally) themselves in the rich Greek cul-ture. The four-day festival boasted a busyslate of live music, folk dancing and plentyfabulous food. Opa!

Tons of partygoers came out in their sexiest sleepwear to the Third Annual PajamaParty. Some dressed up in playful lingerie, silk teddies, Hugh Hefner smokingjackets, boxers and bath robes, while the more conservative dressed in sweats, t-shirts, and did I see someone in a onesie? Beds were made up in the BronzePeacock Room while DJ Notorious had everyone dancing until 2 am.



EVENT LATIN WOMEN’SINITIATIVE 2011 FALL GIVINGAND RECOGNITION LUNCHEONWHY CONTRIBUTION CEREMONYWHERE THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OFHOUSTON WHEN OCTOBER 7

EVENT 5TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT BENEFITING THEHEALTH MUSEUM WHY RAISING FUNDS FOR THEMUSEUM EDUCATION AND EXHIBIT PROGRAMSWHERE THE DOWNTOWN CLUB - PLAZA WHEN SEPT 9

Houston’s high rollers made it a night to remember.Set among the stars at The Downtown Club - Plazawith panoramic views of downtown Houston from the49th floor of One Shell Plaza. Event sponsorMomentum Audi had dazzling wheels on site, plus asoiree of food and signature drinks flowed along withthe live music and casino gaming like black jack,roulette and craps. And the poker tournament sawsome serious play. It was a great time for all!

More than 200 LWI members gathered at The JuniorLeague of Houston to celebrate the six nonprofit organiza-tions awarded financial contributions for 2011 – ChildAdvocates, Crisis Intervention, Cristo Rey Jesuit CollegePreparatory School, El Centro de Corazon, NeighborhoodCenters and the University of Houston Center for MexicanAmerican Studies. A raffle was held and among the prizeswere a designer belt, complimentary dinner and TUTSWhite Christmas tickets for 4 couples, and three huge bas-kets with Goya products.


Be sure to join us at Porsche West on November 3, to celebrate this men’s issue. The party is from 7–9pm



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downtown

C&F DRIVE INN B

6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704

CHAPEL SPIRITS B

534 Texas St. 281.300.1568www.chapelspirits.com

CHAR BAR B F

305 Travis. 713.222.8177

DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium L410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474

EIGHTEEN TWENTY B

1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535www.myspace.com/1820bar

ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM

5120 Scott. 713.528.2611

FLYING SAUCER B

705 Main St. 713.228.7468www.beerknurd.com

HOUSE OF BLUES B LM

1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blueswww.hob.com/houston

JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA B LM

1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011

JET LOUNGE L LM

1515 Pease. 713.659.2000www.thejetloungehouston.com

LA CARAFE W

813 Congress. 713.229.9399

LONE STAR SALOON B

1900 Travis. 713.757.1616

LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS Bl

500 Texas St. 281.300.1568www.luciesliquors.com

LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F

1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300www.bowlluckystrike.com

MAINSTAGE B LM

2016 Main St. 713.751.3101

MOLLY’S PUB B

509 Main. 713.222.1033www.mollyspubs.com

PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR B

500 Texas St. 281.300.1568www.pbrhouston.com

PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR B

1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383www.petesduelingpianobar.com

RESERVE 101 B

1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101www.reserve101.com

SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel C1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800www.aldenhotels.com

SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ B LM

909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299www.sambucarestaurant.com

SHARK BAR B

534 Texas. 281.300.1568www.sharkbartx.com

SHAY MCELROY’S B

909 Texas Suite A. 713.223.2444www.mcelroyspub.com

SKYLINE BAR & GRILL B

1600 Lamar. 713.739.8000

STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L

909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888www.thestatebar.com

THE BREWERY TAP B

717 Franklin. 713.237.1537

THE B.U.S. BAR SB

1800 Texas. 713.222.2287

THE DIRT B

1209 Caroline. 713.426.4222www.dirtbar.com

TOC BAR C

711 Franklin. 713.224.4862www.tocbar.net

VENUE C+L

719 Main. 713.236.8150www.venuehouston.com

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BAR 12•21 @ MORTON’S L F

5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946www.mortons.com

BELVEDERE L

1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271www.belvedereinfo.com

BLVD 610 LOUNGE B+L

3005 West Loop. 832.875.3997www.blvd610.com

CLUB 26 TEN C F

2610 Sage. 713.974.4000www.myspace.com/club26ten

PAPARRUCHOS B F

3055 Sage. 713.212.3178www.paparruchos.com

PLANETA BAR-RIO C

6400 Richmond. 832.251.3178

REMINGTON BAR B F

St. Regis Hotel1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631www.stregis.com/houston

RICHMOND ARMS B

5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722www.richmondarmsonline.com

ROXY C

5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703www.clubroxy.com

THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C4 Riverway. 713.871.8181

THE TASTING ROOM W

•1101-18 Uptown Park.713.993.9800•2409 W. Alabama. 713.526.2242www.tastingroomwines.com

WILD WEST C

6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455www.wildwesthouston.com

WINETOPIA W

6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149www.winetopiatx.com

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6TH STREET BAR & GRILL B F

2701 White Oak. 713.880.5999

ANDY’S B F

1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

BEER ISLAND B L W

2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670

BIG STAR B

1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560www.bigstarbar.com

BOOM BOOM ROOM B F

2518 Yale. 713.868.3740www.myspace.com/boomboomroomhouston

CEDAR CREEK CAFÉ B F

1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

DAN ELECTRO’S GUITAR BARLM

1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

FITZGERALD’S B LM

2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838www.fitzlivemusic.com

FOX HOLLOW L F

4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117www.foxhollowhouston.com

PORCH SWING PUB B

69 Heights. 713.880.8700www.porchswingpub.com

PROHIBITION B L

5175 Westheimer. 281.940.4636www.craftofcocktails.com

THE CORKSCREW1308 W. 20th St. 713.230.8352www.houstoncorkscrew.com

midtown

13 CELSIUS W

3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466www.13celsius.com

3RD BAR B F

2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

BAR MUNICH B sb f

2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008www.barmunich.com

BRAZOS RIVER BOTTOM B F

2400 Brazos. 713.528.9192www.brbhouston.com

CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE B F

2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com

COACHES SB

2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970www.coachesjv.com

COMMUNITY BAR B

2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576

CONTINENTAL CLUB B

3700 Main. 713.529.9899www.continentalclub.com

DOGHOUSE TAVERN B

2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE L C

114 Gray. 713.526.3423

EPIC LOUNGE L C

3030 Travis. 713.522.2531

ESCOBAR L C

2905 Travis. 281.701.4248www.escobarhouston.com

FRONT PORCH PUB B

217 Gray. 713.571.9571www.frontporchpub.com

GLITTER KARAOKE B

2621 Milam. 713.526.4900www.glitterkaraoke.com

HOWL AT THE MOON L

612 Hadley. 713.658.9700www.howlatthemoon.com

JUNCTION SB

160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768

KHON’S WINE W

2808 Milam St. 713.523.7775www.khonsbar.com

KOMODO’S B

2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501

LITTLE WOODROW’S SB F

2306 Brazos. 713.522.1041

NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B

2913 Main St. 713.526.2220www.art-bar.net

PUB FICTION SB F

2303 Smith. 713.400.8400www.pubfiction.com

RED DOOR C L

2416 Brazos. 713.526.9383www.reddoormidtown.com

REPUBLIKA L

2905 Travis. 713.526.4225

RICH’S C

2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606www.richsnightlife.com

SAINT DANE’S BAR + GRILL B F

502 Elgin. 713.807.7040www.saintdanes.com

SHOT BAR B

2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000www.shotbarhouston.com

STATUS C

2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400www.myspace.com/statushouston

THE MAPLE LEAF B

514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 www.themapleleafpub.com

THE MINK/THE BACKROOM B

3718 Main. 713.522.9985www.minkonmain.com

UNION BAR B+L

2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916www.myspace.com/unionlounge

WHISKEY CREEK B

2905 Travis. 713.526.9985www.whiskeycreekhouston.com

WONDER BAR B L

2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083www.wonderbarhouston.com

montrose+ shepherd

611 B

611 Hyde Park. 713.528.1582

ABSINTHE L F

609 Richmond. 713.528.7575www.absinthelounge.com

AGORA B F

1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212www.agorahouston.com

ANVIL+REFUGE B F

1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622www.anvilhouston.com

AVANT GARDEN B+L LM

411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429www.avantgardenhouston.com

BLUR BAR B

710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447www.blurbar.com

BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR W F

307 Fairview. 713.269.0859www.barboheme.com

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1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500www.myspace.com/boondocksbar

BYZANTIO B F

403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896www.byzantiohouston.com

CATBIRDS B

1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000www.catbirds.com

CECIL’S B

600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM

4100 Montrose. 713.522.9021www.cezannejazz.com

ETRO LOUNGE B

1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876www.etrolounge.com

GRAPPINO DI NINO M

2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002

GRIFF’S SB

3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912www.griffshouston.net

GUAVA LAMP L

570 Waugh. 713.524.3359www.guavalamphouston.com

J.R.’s B808 Pacific. 713.521.2519

LOLA’S DEPOT B2327 Grant. 713.528.8342

MCELROY’S PUB B

3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444www.mcelroyspub.com

METEOR B

2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123www.meteorhouston.com

MONTROSE MINING CO. B

807 Pacific. 713.529.7488

NUMBERS C

300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551www.numbersnightclub.com

ORANGE SPORTS BAR SB

1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920

PJ’S SPORTS BAR B

614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748www.pjssportsbar.com

POISON GIRL L

1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar

RED LION PUB B

2316 S. Shepherd. 713.782.3030www.redlionhouston.com

ROEDER’S PUB B

3116 S. Shepherd. 713.524.4994www.roederspub.com

RUDYARD’S B F

2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521

SHERLOCK’S B F

1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881

SIDEBAR @ GRAVITAS B F

807 Taft. 713.522.0995

SONOMA WINE BAR W

2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463www.sonomahouston.com

SOUTH BEACH C

810 Pacific. 713.529.7623www.southbeachthenightclub.com

THE FLAT B

1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528www.barflathouston.com

THE HARP B

1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827www.theharphouston.com

THE NEXT DOOR B L

2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712

THE STAG’S HEAD B

2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199www.stagsheadpub.com

THE TAVERN SB F

1340 W. Gray. 713.522.5152www.thetavernongray.com

VELVET MELVIN PUB B

3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798

VINTAGE L

2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200www.vintageloungehouston.com

ZIMM’S B L

4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002www.zimmsbar.com

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK B L

601 Richmond. 713.527.8328

museum district

MONARCH LOUNGE Hotel ZaZa L5701 Main 713.526.1991www.monarchrestauranthouston.com

outer loop

300 HOUSTON BOWLING B

925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207www.300houston.com

DENIM BAR B F

16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925www.theburningpear.com

FIREHOUSE SALOON C LM

5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962www.firehousesaloon.com

HUSH C

15625 Katy Frwy. 713.330.4874www.hushonline.com

THE DERRICK TAVERN B LM

1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922www.thederricktavern.com

THE TASTING ROOM W

CityCentre. 281.822.1500www.tastingroomwines.com

VINE WINE ROOM W

12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463www.vinewineroom.com

YARD HOUSE B F

800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre. 713.461.9273

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rice village

ARMADILLO PALACE B F

5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700www.thearmadillopalace.com

BAKER STREET PUB B LM

5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900www.bakerstreetpub.com

BRIAN O’NEILL’S B

5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603www.brianoneills.com

BRONX BAR B

5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

ERNIE’S ON BANKS SB

1010 Banks. 713.526.4566www.erniesonbanks.com

HUDSON LOUNGE L

2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020www.hudsonlounge.com

KAY’S LOUNGE L

2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858

LITTLE WOODROW’S B

5611 Morningside. 713.521.2337www.littlewoodrows.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE W F

2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478www.salentowinecafe.com

SIMONE ON SUNSET W

2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033www.simoneonsunset.com

THE GINGER MAN B

5607 Morningside. 713.526.2770www.gingermanpub.com

THE LOUNGE AT BENJY’S B F

2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602www.benjys.com

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BAR MALATESTA B

1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000

BIG WOODROW’S B F

3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653www.bigwoodrows.com

BLANCO’S B

3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072

BLVD LOUNGE B F

1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111

CAPONE’S B LM

4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010www.caponeshouston.com

CHAMMP’S SB F

1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333www.champps.com

COVA W

•5600 Kirby. 713.838.0700•5555 Washington. 713.868.3366www.covawines.com

CRU W

2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463www.cruawinebar.com

DOWNING STREET B L

2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291www.downingstreetpub.com

KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB B

2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486www.irishpubkenneallys.com

LOBBY LOUNGE B L

InterContinental Hotel2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.1132

LIZZARD’S PUB B C

2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

MERCER LOUNGE C3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132www.mercerhouston.com

MEZZANINE LOUNGE SB F

2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.6399www.mezzaninelounge.com

MUGSY’S B2239 Richmond Ave. 713.522.7118www.mugsyshouston.com

RON’S PUB B

1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820www.ronspub.com

SAM’S BOAT B5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628

SIGNATURE LOUNGE L

5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087www.signatureloungehouston.com

SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE B

5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768www.spotlightkaraoke.com

STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600www.stereolivehouston.com

THE BAR BInterContinental Hotel2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200

THE BIG EASY B LM

5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999www.thebigeasyblues.com

THE RAILYARD B

4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000www.railyardhouston.com

THE RED ROOM L

2736 Virginia St. 713.520.5666www.redroomhouston.com

UNDER THE VOLCANO C

2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282

W XYZ BAR B

5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

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EIGHTEEN TWENTY L

1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535

LUCKY’S PUB SB F

801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010www.luckyspub.com

THE GREEN ROOM C LM

813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483

WAREHOUSE LIVE LM

813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483www.warehouselive.com

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SEXYSANDWICHTIME!VIDA SEXYTEX MEX4224 SanFelipe St.713.961.9200Yes, the nameis peculiar.

And the rules might be questionable to some,i.e., no one under the age of 18 allowed. But thefood ain’t too shabby. We dropped in for lunch oneafternoon per recommendation from my husband whoworks around the corner. A few other tables came inat the same time with the same look of curiosity. Westarted with an order of queso and both ordered thefish sandwich. (Another recommendation from thehubs.) Their queso is pretty awesome. It comes withmeat, so be aware. Sort of reminiscent of Jose’s dipat another Tex Mex establishment that shall go name-less. Their fish sandwich is tempura battered, servedatop lettuce, tomato, red onion and a refried beanspread, and it too was delicious. The bread remindsme of Brown Bag Deli’s bread which translates toawesome in my opinion. And the tempura fish versionis quite light. The whole sandwich is quite light with abean spread filling in for a mayo-based sauce.Chef Humberto cameout to welcome us andask us about our mealwhich we found com-forting. Both the ownerand the chef could beseen making rounds toensure customers werepleased with theirorders. A sight this cus-tomer likes to see andhear.

CREPES AL FRESCORDG + BAR ANNIE1800 Post Oak Blvd.713.840.1111www.rdgbarannie.comTheir patio is a greatspot to enjoy coolertemperature, get agood meal with stellarservice and a bit of peoplewatching in between. On one of those cooler temper-ature Sundays, we dropped in to dine al fresco. Tostart, the menu options are solid. So much so thatdeciding what you might be in the mood for willprobably change more than once. I started with theirgrapefruit and avocado salad which was just that.Grapefruit and avocado slivers are presented atop amound of iceberg lettuce. Not exactly the salad I hadenvisioned. A different presentation would make thissalad more aesthetically pleasing for RDG. My entréethough lived up to RDG standards. Scrambled eggcrepes are served with a creamy avocado, cilantrosalsa and two strips of Applewood smoked bacon.Although crepes, it was light and the perfect serving.Only two and not jumbo-sized.

MEATBALL MADNESSCOPPA RISTORANTE ITALIANO5555 Washington Ave. 713.426.4260www.copparistorante.comAside from being a sexy restaurant for a date,the couple of times I’ve frequented have beenspot on. I’m a sucker for their meatballs. Youcan order just meatballs (an order of 3) orlarger pasta plate, mafalda with meatballs.I’ve been more aware of my metabolism late-ly, and as such my diet has had to change soI ordered the plain meatball version with aside of their green beans. If you cook vegeta-

bles you are aware howeasy it is to overcook themand be left with mush.Luckily for this dinner serv-ice, that was NOT the case.My green beans came outwith the perfect crunch, in atomato relish with olive bitsmixed throughout. A simpleidea I might have to replicateat home. The meatballs are a

perfect balance of moist and tender heartiness.

HUMMUS, HUMMUS, HUMMUSZOËS KITCHEN4000 Washington Ave. 713.861.9637www.zoeskitchen.com My recent overload with hummus continues and luckyfor me (and you) Zoës offers a pretty light, perfect forlunch hummus salad plate. A little Greek salad comesserved with a healthy serving of hummus and pitabread for dipping. If this is too light for you, a cup oftheir chicken orzo is the perfect complement.Although it seemed like I was eating a lot, I had justenough of greens, protein and starch to get me fullwithout zapping my energy. Their soup will also beideal once the weather decides to dip down.

Bea Here Now

By Beatrice Allen

HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE AND I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. THIS GIRL LOVES HER HOLIDAY SEASON. I’VECOME TO THE REALIZATION THAT IT’S MORE THE FEELING OF TOGETHERNESS AND OVERWHELMING LOVEAND THANKFULNESS THAT MOVES ME ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR AND LESS ABOUT THE HOLIDAY HOOPLA.THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A FULL HOUSE, WHETHER YOU’RE A FAMILY OF TWO OR 12, BURSTING WITHLAUGHTER, SMILES, LOVE AND FOOD. THE LITTLE THINGS ALSO BRING DELIGHT. LIKE A PUMPKIN SPICELATTE, OR A HOLIDAY CUP, EVEN THE CHANGING COLORS OF THE REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUP WRAPPERSTO THE APPROPRIATE HOLIDAY – IT MAKES MY HEART GROW. SO LONG AS THAT IS THE ONLY THING THATGROWS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON I’LL BE IN LUCK! THIS MONTH, I KEPT MY MEALS AS HEALTHY ASPOSSIBLE. FROM A SEXY SANDWICH TO A HUMMUS OBSESSION, IT’S SAFE TO SAY YOU WON’T HAVE TOSKIP DESSERT TO FIT INTO YOUR NEW YEAR’S DRESS WITH THESE OPTIONS. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOUAND YOURS!



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By Lance Scott WalkerPhotography Peter Beste

SO TELL ME ABOUT YOUR RECORD. THE MAYADIAPROJECT IS SLATED TO COME OUT THIS MONTH?Yes, end of November. It’s basically my first solo album.It’s been a work in progress. I’ve been a poet, I’ve beenan actress, I did a couple of poetry shows when Iworked for this independent theatre company back in2003, 2004. I did two poetry shows where it was mywork; me presenting it. I had a dancer and a guitaristto help me with some sounds and stuff and did likeabout a 45-minute to an hour show of me doing mypoems. This is my first time taking all of me and puttingit into song form and presenting it this way, so it’s beena while. I started the project in 2007, right after The144 ELiTE’s AgreeAbles +vs- DisAgreeAbles wasreleased, but life has to happen in order for thesethings to come through.

IT DOES.It does, so it’s taken years, but I’m really, really excitedabout it and I’ll probably have about 11 to 13 songson it. I do have some poem songs where I begin thesong melodic and then it ends with a poem. It’s basi-cally the story of Mayadia, which is me, and I guessmy awakening. It’s a lot of looking into yourself, gettingover some hurdles and bumps, some hip-shakingmusic, some things you might bob your head to.

WHAT DID THE 144 ELITE TEACH YOU AS FAR ASSONG STRUCTURE, PEELING BACK THE LAYERS ANDPUTTING TOGETHER THE PIECES OF A SONG?Well, The 144 ELiTE was so unique, that project,because me and JusTice [AllaH] had just met Dope Eand K-Rino and everybody and we were all just hang-ing out in Dope’s studio for days and days and I just

watched how the vibe worked. I watched how you tunein, and I watched how you keep writing. You mightwrite a verse, but you keep writing until it sticks. It real-ly is like a feeling. I understand the formula and stufflike that for pop music and radio music. I understandthat. But I really learned with 144 ELiTE is breakingsome of those molds, and just really tuning in to whatthe music is saying, and allowing yourself to just write.I think that’s one of the biggest things. I just watchedthese dudes bust out 16 bars. They just write. Theydon’t judge. They just write and write and just comeback and keep going. I watched 144 ELiTE cometogether organically, and then JusTice was doingSupreme Mathematics around the same time, so I real-ly learned a lot about allowing it to be channeled, soto speak. I don’t think the guys would use that word,but they’re channeling. They’re reaching in from someplace and pulling this out. They’re pulling it out. Theykeep working and keep creating, and I really respectthat work ethic. That really taught me a lot, to just keepgoing. I didn’t beat myself up for not sticking to thetimeframe I had.

YOU’VE GOT TO. THOSE ARE THE SONGS, ANDTHAT’S THE WAY THEY COME TOGETHER, BUT THEWAY THAT THE ALBUM UNFOLDS IS ANOTHER.I got Independent Music 101 with the 144 ELiTE.Putting songs in certain orders, how you want them toflow, and the whole concept of an album actually hav-ing a concept. A whole piece to it instead of having analbum that has songs that really are not related in anykind of way. Kind of like a salad as opposed to agumbo, going back to the idea of presenting a body ofwork that is a connected thought.

SO THEN WHAT’S THE CONNECTED THOUGHT OF THE MAYADIA PROJECT?Free yourself, fools! (laughs) That’s basically what it is,because as I put it out there and I started doing songs,I just... that’s my essence. I’m an only child, a weird lit-tle... I can be alone by myself and talk for hours anddays at a time and I don’t care. You really get into thespace where you really allow yourself to be who youare. Loving yourself unconditionally. Being able to evenlook at the everyday, mundane things and see themagic in that. The magic in growth. I have a songcalled “Sea Legs,” that was a poem song. I had thishook in my head, this little bridge in my head thatcame to me in ‘07 or ‘08 and I was like ‘damn, I wishI had some music to go with this.’ And then it starts tocome together... basically “Sea Legs” is about mebeing a mermaid of sorts, deciding to get out of thewater and get on the land so I could walk. Letting theair sustain me instead of choking me, because a lot oftimes you start to realize who you are, even the brightstuff and the dark parts of it... you can get really afraidof it. You want to polish things up. And I really founda peace in allowing myself to not know. Allowingmyself to not be perfect, allowing myself to be free inwhatever it is. If I have a childlike outlook, like an opti-mistic outlook, it’s not a bad thing. It doesn’t mean thatI’m naive, it just means that... it’s okay to be happy. It’sokay to go there. It’s okay to want that, and actuallycultivate that in your life, as opposed to having to havea chip on your shoulder and be a roughneck, to putwalls up that don’t allow people to accept grace andlove when it comes to them. For real!

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This season, Simon Fashion Now® arrived at The Galleria in conjunctionwith Fashion’s Night Out, where more than 50 of The Galleria’s retailersrolled out the red carpet to celebrate the best of fall fashions. The cocktailreception and fashion show kicked off the dynamic three-day extravagan-za of beauty and style. More than 800 fashion-forward Houstoniansenjoyed trend-inspired cocktails while Page Parkes models rocked the run-way in fall’s hottest looks. The celebration continued on for the fashionsavvy crowd as Gigi’s Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar hosted an exclusivepost-party.

EVENT FASHION’S NIGHT OUT & SIMON FASHION NOW KICKOFFWHY TO CELEBRATE THE BEST OF FALL FASHIONWHERE THE GALLERIAWHEN SEPTEMBER 8

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