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Rodeo for Wine Lovers

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Dec. 03, 2024

The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is scheduled for March 4 – 23, 2025, but the rodeo season has already begun with the announcement of the winners of the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, which took place in Houston from November 15 to 17, 2024, at NRG Center. This year’s vintners showcased the finest wine production from around the world. Thirteen winners were selected out of 2,876 entries from 20 countries by a panel of over 120 industry expert judges. Of the 2,876…

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The Kennedy Opens in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Nov. 16, 2024

Just in time to start celebrating the holiday season in style, Houston welcomed in November The Kennedy, a new posh piano bar and restaurant conceptualized by Ninety3 Hospitality Group owner and native Houstonian Andres Q. Castro. It brings a moody and sophisticated space paired with refined, classic cuisine and elevated cocktails to Montrose/River Oaks (3210 West Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77019). Located near the intersection of West Dallas Street and Waugh Drive, the restaurant and piano bar…

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Houston Restaurants and Bars with a View

By Paula Nino Kehr on Jul. 28, 2022

Good food and good views make a great pair. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening out or want to get a bite with a group of friends, Houston has an array of restaurants and rooftop bars with good views of downtown Houston and other areas of town. B&B Butchers | The Grove | Z on 23 Rooftop Bar | Harold’s | Flora Mexican Kitchen | Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company Keep reading to learn more about our list of Houston bars and restaurants with a view. View this post on Instagram…

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6 Seasonal Beers at Local Breweries

By Paula Nino Kehr on Nov. 18, 2020

Tis the season to be jolly – with a richly spiced brew in hand. Many of Houston’s breweries get into the holiday spirit by churning out some seriously cool seasonal beers, featuring holiday inspired notes of gingerbread, chocolate, cinnamon, and citrus. Ready to try some? Read on to find out where to find Houston’s tastiest seasonal beers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eureka Heights Brew Co (@eurekaheights) Eureka Heights…

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Culturemap Tastemakers 2020 Awards Experience

By Zain Bidiwala on Aug. 18, 2020

Background 👩‍🏫 In anticipation of Culturemap Houston's annual awards ceremony, where they crown the best of Houston’s culinary and bar scene, we chose three awesome Houston Insiders to attend the event as our VIPs correspondents. Even though the big day was taken virtual, the organizers didn’t let that put a damper on the festivities. Here is an account from one of our VIP attendees, Marlene Meyers (@funinthecityHTX). The Experience 👀 “This year the CultureMap Houston Tastemaker Awards…

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Houston Bars with Amazing Food

By Misty Starks on Sep. 25, 2019

Houston has some of the best bars in the country. Whether it’s a neighborhood dive, downtown speakeasy or a swanky refuge from the daily grind, our city offers up a great variety of watering holes. And in typical Houston fashion, the food at many of these establishments is as good as the drinks. Here is a list of local spots that have food menus as diverse and delicious as a four-star restaurant. Check them out. View this post on Instagram A post…

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Whiskey Stops (and Tastings)!

By Andrea Slaydon on Jun. 04, 2018

It’s an age old drink that is popular for celebrations, special occasions or just chilling with friends at a local bar. You could also say whiskey is the go-to “man” drink and a time honored way to bond with the men in your life. Lucky for you, there are a lot of great places to go for a nice whiskey drink or even a tasting class. Cheers to dads! Anvil Bar and Refuge Anvil is known for its top-shelf sips made with hand-pressed juices, house-made bitters, simple syrups and herbal infusions. For…

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Comicpalooza Guests, Prepare to Pub Crawl with the Dead

May 21, 2018

Comicpalooza comes to Houston this Friday – Sunday. Have you bought your tickets yet? If not, it’s not too late! The party doesn’t have to stop when Comicpalooza closes its doors! Houston’s craft cocktail scene has never been hotter… or more haunted! Houston’s history has some spooky roots around Downtown, which is where the Nightly Spirits tour takes place. Pack away your Comicpalooza pass and join us for a different kind of costumed fun. During the Nightly Spirits Haunted Ghost Tour Pub…

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Celebrate National Beer Day with the Houston Brew Pass

Apr. 05, 2018

April 7 th is the holiday we’ve all been waiting for – National Beer Day! It’s a day you’re encouraged, and maybe even expected, to cut loose and embrace day drinking. After all, how many times do you get to celebrate the fact that Houston’s brew scene is more happening than ever before? Prefer drinking to reading? Here are links to our 1-day, 3-day and 90-day Houston Brew Passes – quick and easy. City Acre Brewing Situated on an acre of land, City Acre Brewing is famous for its hops, but it’s…

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James Beard Awards Announce a Houston Finalist

By Zain Bidiwala on Mar. 15, 2018

The nominees are out for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards, and a Montrose-area watering hole is in the running. Bobby Heugel's Anvil Bar and Refuge was nominated for “Outstanding Bar Program” and is the last of 12 Houston concepts left standing after the semifinals round. It will compete with five other bars across the country for the award. The competition: Bar Agricole - San Francisco, CA Clyde Common - Portland, OR Cure - New Orleans, LA Kimball House - Decatur, GA Trick Dog -…

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