Michael Mandola
Birthplace
Houston, TX
Occupation
Special Events Manager
Tex-Mex or BBQ?
Both
Inner Looper or Outer Looper?
Inner Looper
Favorite Annual Event?
Free Press Music Festival
Houston in one word is:
Entrepreneurial.
What's a Houston must-see?
Rothko Chapel
A must-have?
Car
What's the one (activity, place or thing) that you haven't experienced, but would like to?
Dinner at Chez Roux, where the state's only Michelin starred chef has been earning raves at La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa.
What would you say is Houston's best hidden gem? Why?
All of the great Houstonians that make this city such a great place – you won't discover them unless you give everything a try.
When I'm not doing events at Legacy, I'm catching live music or a DJ act at House of Blues or any music venue.
Houstonian that you admire most?
Any visionary that sticks to his vision.
Favorite place to grab a bite?
Berry Hill
Best brunch in town?
The Daily Grill
Favorite Happy Hour?
Ragin' Cajun
