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Although we are sometimes loath to admit it, what we eat is more often than not determined out of pure laziness. But recently, while looking over the hundreds of dollars we have spent on delivery and impromptu dinners — not to mention the stack of unread Bon Appetit copies gathering dust on our coffee table — we decided we are going to start cooking more at home. But we know ourselves. Braving the grocery store… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2AlIIFj from WordPress http://ift.tt/2AlhRcr

Houston gets a new place to dine and catch live performances come summer 2018. The folks behind Bowl and Barrel and The General Public at Houston’s CityCentre and The Rustic in Dallas and San Antonio, along with Kyle Noonan, Josh Sepkowitz, and Texas country singer Pat Green, all of FreeRange Concepts, held a press conference and groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the new Houston location of The Rustic. “I grew up in the Memorial area and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2AlW2cZ from WordPress http://ift.tt/2iri6hG

By now you know what makes Grub Burger Bar so special: the devoted teams, the big flavors, the welcoming atmosphere, the investment in its communities. But this South Texas-founded restaurant is serving up even more, with a sweet new way to lend a helping hand, a loyalty program that really makes you feel special, and a kitchen that never stops cooking up limited-time-only items. Spread the Love, Share Pie What would the holidays be without… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2AtmBPD from WordPress http://ift.tt/2AsbruB

In this article we look at hairy tongue, a condition resulting in a discolored and furry appearance of the tongue, as well as prevention and treatments. from Dentistry News From Medical News Today http://ift.tt/2BzdZox from Lingual Braces News http://ift.tt/2zSTje5 from WordPress http://ift.tt/2AjOzx7

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and there are plenty of alluring events to share with someone special. Here are the top 10 holiday season date ideas for Houstonians: Houston Zoo Lights Cozy up as you stroll through the Houston Zoo and get ready to be dazzled by two million twinkling LED lights. Keep an eye out for active zoo animals, and for Candy, the interactive talking faux zebra. Houston Zoo Lights, now… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2zEy8Z7 from WordPress http://ift.tt/2AhMAsV

Rice Village’s transformation into a destination for national restaurants will take another step forward next month. The shopping destination — already home to Austin-based burger chain Hopdoddy and soon to be home to Houston’s second Shake Shack — will welcome California-based bakery SusieCakes on December 9. Known for its scratch-made, all-American style cakes, cupcakes, pies, and cookies, SusieCakes has grown quickly since owner Susan Sarich opened her first store in 2006. The company now includes… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2kc7xQ6 from WordPress http://ift.tt/2jzHLS3

Why not make the most of your weekend break by planning ahead of time and saving yourself the last-minute scramble? Below are eight can’t-miss events, from a tree lighting spectacular to concert fun. For more options, check out the full CultureMap Events Calendar. Holiday favorite Friday, November 30-Saturday, December 30 A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas, returns to the Alley Theatre in the first production at the downtown space since Hurricane Harvey… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2niMSuI from WordPress http://ift.tt/2is0KkF

Four big cities in Texas, including Houston are among the best places in the U.S. for people trying to wipe out debt, according to a new study. But before you get too excited, that’s not an excuse to go on a holiday spending spree. The study, released by Texas-based financial education website Student Loan Hero, ranks Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas as four of the top 20 cities in the country where residents have… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2ByB4Yw from WordPress http://ift.tt/2isdhEW

The wave of Houston restaurant closures shows no signs of cresting. Just one day after news broke that Montrose neighborhood restaurant Lowbrow had shuttered comes word that Galleria-area seafood restaurant Peska has also served its last meal. After receiving a tip from a CultureMap reader, a call placed Wednesday night to the restaurant’s listed phone number was answered by a manager who said the restaurant had closed. In addition, the restaurant’s website has been taken… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2k9KIfL from WordPress http://ift.tt/2kfLF6A

It’s the holiday season, and that means decorating, spending time with family, gift giving, and listening to seasonal tunes. The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) has released a list of the top 30 most-played holiday songs of the last 50 years. Coming in at No. 1 is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” written by songwriters Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie and copyrighted in 1934. It was first sung on Eddie Cantor’s… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2AjRFio from WordPress http://ift.tt/2i0x7mL

This week I reached out for a freshly baked, traditional Sugar Cookie, new from the No. 3 burger flipper, Wendy’s, with 6,500 restaurants down the block and around the world. Like Beyonce dropping a new CD without warning, Wendy’s introduced three new cookies last month with little fanfare: Sugar Cookies, Double Chocolate Chip, and Chocolate Chunk. Yeah, just like Beyonce. Here’s how the Sugar Cookie crumbles: large flat cookies, about four inches across, baked fresh… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2AmuAhu from WordPress http://ift.tt/2Amvk6e

Bravo and CNN might not generally attract the same audiences, but watch one episode of Real Housewives, and you might find some parallels between the melodrama of a birthday party and the high drama of a political party. That’s what Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper are counting on when they bring their live show, AC2: Deep Talk and Shallow Tales, to the Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land on Saturday night, (December 2). Cohen is… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2j16yPc from WordPress http://ift.tt/2ijhSJk

The California-based dessert concept Creamistry plans to open its second Houston-area store in Town & Country Village. Creamistry uses liquid nitrogen to freeze ingredients before your eyes. The new store will open in mid-December, joining a Galleria-area store that opened last year. Franchisees Mohammed Albanaa and James Alaskare plan to open two more locations in the next two years. The benefit of using liquid nitrogen to freeze the ice cream is that, unlike regular shops… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2ikD6Xd from WordPress http://ift.tt/2Akob6t

Sound the air-raid sirens, Austinites. Horde your canned goods and sharpen your Bowie knives — it’s about to get stabby. The zombie apocalypse has finally descended on the capital city. The harbinger is one Lennie James, better known as bō staff-wielding Morgan Jones from AMC’s The Walking Dead. On Sunday night’s episode of Talking Dead, perched in front of the lit dome of the Texas State Capitol, James revealed himself as the character crossing over… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2jwF8Ar from WordPress http://ift.tt/2BypjkU

Another Houston restaurant has suddenly closed. Montrose neighborhood spot Lowbrow served its last meal on Sunday, owner Chris Ray tells CultureMap. Ray and then-partner chef John Sheely leased the space from Creek Group owner Gary Mosley in June with the goal of providing the neighborhood with a casual restaurant that also incorporated some elements of Sheely’s former restaurants Mockingbird Bistro and Osteria Mazzantini. Unfortunately, Ray says the restaurant never attracted a sufficient following to be… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2Aht9Rn from WordPress http://ift.tt/2AHNxfm

Bringing your child to see the dentist twice a year is not the only component to great oral health care (though we applaud you for that major step!). Continuing to practice dental health habits at home is the majority of the equation, so we have tips to help your child keep their pearly whites looking bright. Brush at least two times a day You probably hear this one a lot. We stress the importance of 2min2x a day because of the rate that plaque accumulates in your mouth. Plaque calcifies in your mouth overnight, which can lead to buildup that causes gum infections over time. Always brush right before bed to ensure that sugars and bacteria do not sit on your teeth overnight to keep your smile healthy. Brushing in the morning will remove the remaining plaque that grows naturally while you sleep. Brush all the way to the gum line Plaque and bacteria accumulate on the surface of the tooth and near the gum line. Brushing all the way to the gum line will help remove plaque to preven...