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Alison Cook’s 2017 Top 100 Houston Restaurants Unveiled

By Paula Nino Kehr on Sep. 15, 2017

Houston Chronicle food critic, Alison Cook, released her top 100 restaurants picks for 2017. The much anticipated list, now in its seventh year, includes the best restaurants in town and makes for a great dining guide for Houstonians and visitors alike. This year, the list includes 16 newcomers, including chef Hugo Ortega’s downtown restaurant, Xochi, which took the top spot held by the now closed Oxheart in previous years. Also this year, Cook numerically ranked the top 30 restaurants on the…

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Last Minute Guide To Summer Fun in Houston

By Paula Nino Kehr on Aug. 18, 2017

The official end of summer is a little more than one month away but with kids going back to school, the days of lazy mornings and trips to the pool are winding down. Before you bid summer farewell, plan to take advantage of Houston’s many activities and attractions. Read on for some ideas. Splash Around Houston’s Water Parks What better relief for Houston’s summer heat than heading to a water park? Houston has several good options. Typhoon Texas Water Park in Katy has 16 rides, 1.3 miles of…

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Chef Hugo Ortega Wins 2017 James Beard Best Chef Southwest Award

By Paula Nino Kehr on May 02, 2017

Chef Hugo Ortega is bringing a James Beard medal to Houston. After six nominations for the prestigious James Beard Awards, Ortega was named Best Chef Southwest 2017 last night at a black-tie gala in Chicago. “Oh my goodness, what a moment,” Ortega said upon taking the stage at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He dedicated his award to “the great city of Houston,” his family and staff and concluded by saying: “What can I say? America is beautiful and I’m living the dream.” Ortega, whose authentic…

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5 Reasons To Love Houston’s New Levy Park

By Paula Nino Kehr on Apr. 06, 2017

Upper Kirby’s Levy Park reopened its doors in late February after a massive renovation that left it unrecognizable to anyone who knew the park before. Located off of Richmond Avenue and Eastside, the 6-acre park drew some 7,000 people to its grand opening and has continued to buzz with activity since. It’s easy to see why. Here are five reasons we love it. It’s A Kid’s Dream ... We guarantee your kids will love the park’s unique, colorful playground. With its wide slide, splash area, hills…

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Still Don’t Know Where To Watch Super Bowl LI? Try These 5 Spots

By Paula Nino Kehr on Feb. 02, 2017

Still unsure of where to watch the Super Bowl in Houston? While many prefer to watch the game in the comfort of their home, some of you may be looking to join other fans this Sunday -- and Houston has plenty of options to offer. We’ve gathered and handful of top options, from sports bars to breweries, to help you decide. 8th Wonder Brewery, one of Houston’s many craft breweries, has been celebrating all week for Super Bowl LI. On Sunday, it’ll host Wonder Bowl, a free event that’s sure to pack…

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