All Things In Houston TX

Residents of one Houston suburb are moving on up. According to a new study from rental website RentCafe, Pearland ranks among the 10 most prosperous cities in the nation. The site measured more than 300 U.S. cities using Census data from 2000-2016 to “single out the ones that have made the most progress overall.” Six key metrics were reviewed: percent change in population, median income, home values, share of people holding a higher-education degree, poverty… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Jmkxxt from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Ha81Mj

Chris Shepherd is getting the band back together for another smoke session. The fourth annual Southern Smoke Festival has once again staked its claim as one of Houston’s best food events by bringing together some of the country’s top culinary talent for a one-day only festival of food, wine, cocktails, and live music. Fresh off last year’s festival, which for the first time included chefs from outside the South by inviting New York superstar chef… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LMH4Sv from WordPress https://ift.tt/2J2GLB3

How hot is the Houston housing market just now? Nearly as hot as the temperature outside. Earlier this month, the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) noted that sales for April had jumped seven percent over a sluggish March. The report indicated 7,070 single-family homes had been sold, up from 6,611 the year before. The average price on those sales was just over $305,000, a significant jump from April 2017’s average price of $240,000. Meanwhile, the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2JlXGlF from WordPress https://ift.tt/2xwhRc1

What: The 2018 Be an Angel gala Where: Hotel ZaZa The scoop: More than 325 Houstonians packed the Hotel ZaZa to honor outstanding Houstonians who make a difference in the lives of children at the 2018 Be An Angel gala. Dan Pastorini and Pam Morse served as dinner chairs, while Dot and Walt Cunningham served as gala chairmen. Deborah Duncan served as emcee, as she welcomed guests to the safari-themed event, which raised $450,000 for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2xszc5F from WordPress https://ift.tt/2stKKjm

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Before pink ribbons covered the landscape or NFL players wore the signature color during October, Dorothy Gibbons and Dr. Dixie Melillo were busy laying the foundation for what would soon become the leading breast care organization in southeast Texas: The Rose. Thanks to the Reliant Gives program, The Rose recently experienced a new surge of support from the greater Houston community, as the public rallied to cast their votes and help the organization receive a… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LHgytI from WordPress https://ift.tt/2sjYHRH

This week I reached out for a Chocolate Cake Batter Donut at America’s ringleader, Dunkin’ Donuts, with 9,000 restaurants dotting all 50 states. Three thousand more locations around the world are just icing on the cake. Remember how Mom let you lick her old wooden spoon when she threw on an apron and baked cakes at home? (I know, a long time ago.) But now you can savor that Norman Rockwell flavor down at your… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2IWDBCX from WordPress https://ift.tt/2sjYVZ1

Hear that? It’s the tick-tock of the countdown to summer vacation, a time of glee for children — and perhaps panic for some parents who suddenly have kids at home full time. No need to fret. It’s the perfect opportunity for a family- friendly getaway, and they’re easy to take thanks to accommodations that cater to kids – and weary parents, too. Forgot the Pack ‘n Play? No sweat. Need wine delivered to your room… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LK498v from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LKdFrX

It all started with a chair. When Jacob Sudhoff and Jerry Hooker were furnishing their home two-and-a-half years ago, they selected a white chair from Italian brand Giorgetti for their foyer. They were smitten with its elegant shape and exquisite finishes, and started looking into its Italian designer. They discovered in Giorgetti a 120-year-old brand which handcrafts everything from furniture to marble countertops to lighting fixtures to cabinets from its workshop in Meda, north of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2H3fD3c from WordPress https://ift.tt/2xsi5Rh

Houston enthusiasts, historians, and fans of pop art — and indeed, pop culture — now have a unique opportunity to get their hands on a piece of American history. Dozens of rare Andy Warhol photographs are now on display at the University of Houston. The curated selection of 149 photographs, taken by Warhol between 1975 and 1985, includes 99 Polaroids and 50 black-and-white silver gelatin prints. For the first time ever, they are available for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LJUSNp from WordPress https://ift.tt/2IW89Vp

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Houston enthusiasts, historians, and fans of pop art — and indeed, pop culture — now have a unique opportunity to get their hands on a piece of American history. Dozens of rare Andy Warhol photographs are now on display at the University of Houston. The curated selection of 149 photographs, taken by Warhol between 1975 and 1985, includes 99 Polaroids and 50 black-and-white silver gelatin prints. For the first time ever, they are available for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2spMbPI from WordPress https://ift.tt/2L8YLdZ

Located in the heart of the Galleria district in Houston, Uptown Park has always been a go-to spot for great food and shopping. Currently in the midst of re-development, the area continues to grow and become an even better place to spend an afternoon. Wondering where you should make sure not to miss a meal? Here are some solid favorites. The Tasting Room Come in before 6 pm on weekdays and order a glass of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2ISIYTM from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Jb0P7M

Houston homebuyers are still getting a pretty good bang for their housing buck, according to new data from real estate website PropertyShark. For $200,000, a Houston homebuyer can pick up a 2,093-square-foot home, PropertyShark says. And that hypothetical $200,000 home actually isn’t far off from the typical price of a home in the Houston metro area. In the first quarter of 2018, the median home price was $239,043, according to the Texas Association of Realtors…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2stF2ht from WordPress https://ift.tt/2sodlpV

It’s expected to be an emotional day for students as they return to Santa Fe High School. It will be the first time they’ve stepped back on campus for classes since the May 18 shooting that killed 10 people and injured 13 more. Santa Fe ISD says security will be tight. State troopers and extra officers will be at every campus in the district. Crisis counselors will be available for staff and students. The district… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2kzhiF3 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2ITheyq

The Houston Rockets season may be over, but sports fans can still celebrate this month. Supporters of all things H-Town sports and the Astrodome are encouraged to don their sports apparel (or anything “Astrodome related,” according to the invitation) and attend the unveiling and dedication for a new Texas State Historical Marker for the Eighth Wonder of the World. The event will take place at 3 pm Tuesday, May 29 on the west side of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2xreX8o from WordPress https://ift.tt/2ISh3Ds

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If you slacked on tending your compost pile this winter, it’s time to get it back into action. Give it a bit more attention now, and your garden will thank you later https://ift.tt/2xnVpl5 from House Cleaning https://ift.tt/2xjTOwU from WordPress https://ift.tt/2snh9aX

When those Houston summers get too hot, it’s a joy to head into the theatrical shade for the coolest of live local theater. And each year it seems our theater companies are offering more and more selections and genres of shows to entertain every type of drama lover. So whether you’re looking for shows that sing, a world premiere story, silly comedy or even the type of thought- provoking sci-fi you won’t see at the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2sfRF0e from WordPress https://ift.tt/2L4RsUu

Many businesses, large and small, have a huge source of great ideas that can help them improve, innovate, and grow, and yet so many of these companies never think of using this amazing corporate asset. What is this highly valuable asset? Its own people. The post DOES YOUR PRACTICE MAKE THIS GRADE? appeared first on ACT Dental . https://ift.tt/2GXRGKR from General Dentist Hammond, Louisiana https://ift.tt/2sglTjJ from Lingual Braces News https://ift.tt/2xob8kl from WordPress https://ift.tt/2H0WKOj

A new art installation that evokes the prehistoric English monument Stonehenge yet incorporates modern technology is energizing the West Texas arts hub of Marfa, the desert town that blessed us with the Prada Marfa “store” and the Marfa Lights phenomenon. Commissioned by nonprofit arts group Ballroom Marfa, Stone Circle debuted at an invitation-only event during the April 29 full moon and will remain on the Marfa landscape for at least five years. You can visit… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2IUFf8t from WordPress https://ift.tt/2IVZUcg

Low flight costs and other reasonable travel expenses make Houston one of the country’s best destinations for a summer getaway, according to a new study from WalletHub. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared 40 key indicators of budget- friendliness and fun-friendliness in 100 U.S. metro areas to come up with its list. Overall, Houston ranked tenth. The Bayou City scored standout marks for lowest travel costs and fewest travel hassles (No. 7), and low local… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2IYoKDZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2xmKRTv

Award-winning Texas winery Messina Hof has embraced one of the hottest trends in wine right now: wine in a can. They’ve debuted with two wines: a sweet red and a dry Rose. They’re sold in four-packs — which equals about a liter — for $20. You can buy them at Messina Hof’s three locations: the estate vineyard in Bryan; the Messina Hof Hill Country Winery in Fredericksburg; and the Messina Hof Grapevine Winery, in Grapevine…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2IVypzy from WordPress https://ift.tt/2JbWe59

Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. The wait is almost over: Global sushi powerhouse Nobu sets Houston opening date. Two years after announcing its plans, the acclaimed New York- based restaurant will open in Houston on June 1. 2\. Veteran restaurateurs dream up new taco concept for Greenway Plaza. Jenni and Scott Tranweaver are converted the Greenway Plaza location of Jenni’s Noodle House into a… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2xcKYkw from WordPress https://ift.tt/2sg0Htg

As I carve out three hours of “me time” Saturday night to watch the Houston Rockets shimmy to the NBA Finals on TNT: If television really is supposed to serve the “public interest” as our Founding Fathers intended (it’s in the Bill of Rights, No. 3, I think), shouldn’t ESPN and TNT be forced to show the NBA as one? I love TNT’s studio show, with Ernie, Shaq — who recently caught up with SportsMap… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2KQ1Wqw from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GQ0LoT

When Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012 and announced it would release a new Star Wars film every year starting with The Force Awakens in 2015, the plans seemed ambitious. It was a departure from the three-year gap between the previous Star Wars trilogies and an obvious attempt to deliver the content demand that’s now expected, thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They are bridging the now two-year gaps of the new trilogy with untold stories… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2s6tZv6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2s6KE1y

Editor’s note: Houston’s restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let’s stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Openings Jinya Ramen, the California-based Japanese restaurant, opened its fourth Houston-area location in the Champions area at 5050 FM 1960 Road W. Like its siblings in Midtown, Webster, and Katy, the new Jinya serves 13 signature soups as well as shareable small plates. Additional locations are… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2GNfKjb from WordPress https://ift.tt/2J4pkn8

Memorial Day is often a solemn day when many in this great nation pay tribute to the fallen soldiers who served in our country’s armed forces. And while we all enjoy sleeping in and doing nothing on this four-day weekend, there are some worthwhile, Memorial Day-related events that’ll be happening on Monday to get you up and out. Pay your respects The American Undersea Warfare Center at Galveston’s Seawolf Park will honor fallen servicemen and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2GQIdoe from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GQKnEr

What: Taste of the Nation benifitting No Kid Hungy Where: Silver Street Studios The scoop: Foodie fundraisers are a dime a dozen, but the annual Taste of the Nation event is special. The cause helps; chefs take the task of feeding hungry children very seriously. In addition, enlisting co-chairs with serious culinary credibility in the form of Fluff Bake Bar owner Rebecca Masson, Julep owner Alba Huerta, Agricole Hospitality chef-owner Ryan Pera, and Texas Monthly… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2x9z1Mt from WordPress https://ift.tt/2IMys0w

The wait for “bomb sandwiches” has almost come to an end. East Hampton Sandwich Co. — the Dallas-based restaurant known for its high quality sandwiches and stylish atmosphere — will open its first Houston location on May 31 in River Oaks Distrct (next to Hopdoddy). A second location will open in Montrose on Westheimer later this summer. As the name implies, East Hampton takes its inspiration from the East Coast. Decor elements include white oak,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2klNifC from WordPress https://ift.tt/2IIVykj

Name: Alpha — as in Alpha-Bits cereal, alpha male, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the Alpha Centauri star system, and even Alfa Romeo. Birthday: May 1, 2017. I’m barely out of baby clothes. Ethnicity: I’m a Terrier mix or something, but ain’t I the cutest fella you’ve ever seen? I’m housebroken and I know commands like sit and stay. In other words, I should have you trained in about two weeks. I love to play with… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2KNfcfN from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LrENMg

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Justin Timberlake, the most successful solo performer of the post-boy band era, rolled into Toyota Center on Wednesday, May 23 with The Man of the Woods tour and quickly made it his own, rocking a party rarely seen in an arena- sized venue. He led the more-than-receptive audience through approximately two hours of hits, utilizing his multiple talents and inordinate charisma to put on an excellent show. The night’s crowd consisted of 85 percent women,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2KQCWj7 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2s7QhvG

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This week I reached out for a Traditional Greek Gyro, new and here for good, at America’s roast beef beacon, Arby’s, with 3,300 restaurants across the land. The Traditional Greek may be new, but Arby’s has been fritzing out its cash registers for several years with Americanized gyros made with Arby’s signature roast beef and turkey. The Traditional Greek is more faithful to the gyros you’ll find, maybe not back in Greece, but in family-run… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2J021Lf from WordPress https://ift.tt/2II13Us

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If anyone had doubts about Houstonians’ level of excitement for International Smoke — the new restaurant devoted to global barbecue created by celebrity chef Michael Mina and best-selling cookbook author Ayesha Curry — the sold-out crowd of foodies and media types who filled Hugo’s for May 20th’s preview pop-up should have put that to rest. Any why not? Even the definition of what constitutes “Texas barbecue” has been expanded in recent years as a new… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2GIKlP8 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2s7XJH5

After announcing that they plan to offer Santa Fe High School seniors free tickets to Game 5 of the Rockets-Warriors series, members of the Houston team are also sharing how it important it is to them to stand by Santa Fe. The Rockets are coming back home to Houston with an even series after defeating the Warriors 95-92 Tuesday, May 22 in Oakland. But after the game, Santa Fe was top of the players’ minds…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2kkCGxH from WordPress https://ift.tt/2s3LR9P

Houston women — and indeed, the country — have gone wild over the closet that is nestled on 47 Grand Regency Cir. in The Woodlands — a three-level affair, complete with a bar in the sitting area and space for hundreds of designer shoes and a Birkin bag collection. Oh, and it even boasts a spiral staircase. It is a closet of such opulence, rapper Gucci Maine shot his video for “Nonchalant” in the massive… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2x1bVr4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2IK1uK1

What: Crime Stoppers Heroes Awards Luncheon Where: Royal Sonesta Hotel The scoop: More than 430 guests joined Crime Stoppers of Houston at the Royal Sonesta Hotel for their annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon. The event honored and celebrated community members who have made Houston and surrounding counties a safer place to live, work, learn, and play. The gathering, which serves as a vital fundraiser for Crime Stoppers, raised more than $145,000 to directly fund the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2s2w5w7 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2IGPGME

Although some of the Santa Fe shooting survivors are facing additional surgeries as they recover, they had 99 reasons to smile, thanks to Houston Texans star J.J. Watt. The defensive end has spent the past day visiting survivors. That includes Chase Yarborough, one of the student’s shot in the May 18 attack at Santa Fe High School. Yarborough’s mother says Watt showed up to their home to comfort chase without any cameras or fanfare. Watt’s… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2s0AMGu from WordPress https://ift.tt/2KO59qz

Rice Village has announced three exciting new additions that will continue to bolster its reputatation as a shopping and dining destination. Of the three, the biggest news is that Houston will soon be home to an outpost of Dallas-based pizza restaurant and wine bar Sixty Vines. Slated to open next year in a two-story, almost 9,000-square foot space at 2540 University Blvd. (formerly Gymboree), the restaurant features “wine country” cuisine that includes seasonal produce, infused… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2GF7TV3 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2x9IjaW

He has become synonymous with Rudy, the scrappy, titular real-life character he played who defiantly walked on to the Notre Dame football team, and into history. He’s been immortalized on-screen as the selfless Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings; his unforgettable scene carrying Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) is one of cinematic trilogy’s finest moments. Gen-Xers know him as Mikey in The Goonies, and to a whole new generation, he’s the gallant Bob Newby… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2KJUAov from WordPress https://ift.tt/2x4OxsV

Editor’s Note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. Hot Heights development seeks restaurant to cultivate sunken garden. Real estate developer Robert Downs is seeking the right tenant for a space he’s building in the Heights. 2\. 8 things to know about Houston dining right now: openings, closings, and BOGO burgers. The world of Houston restaurants moves pretty fast; we’re here to make sure people don’t miss anything…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2kabuBA from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GGFvle

The wait for Nobu has almost come to an end. The global sushi powerhouse announced that it will begin accepting reservations at 10 am on Tuesday, May 22, for dinner service beginning June 1. That’s right. The almost two-year wait for Nobu ends in less than two weeks. Updated renderings give future patrons some idea of what they can expect from the 290-seat, 10,000-square-foot space in Galleria VI. Building materials include Japanese-inspired fabrics, Italian flooring… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2IB2fsK from WordPress https://ift.tt/2KNKdQT

An A-list group of Houstonians were recently transported to the Italian countryside for an intimate dinner at the villa-style home of Lisa and Michael Holthouse, which is perched lakeside, tucked away in the tall trees of Memorial. Decked out in garden chic/no ties dress code, guests gathered around long family-style tables lined with silver and crystal and referred to handmade menu portfolios to keep up with the culinary action. Presented by Brunello Cucinelli, the evening… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2GFuHUD from WordPress https://ift.tt/2II3Rgw

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It was only one year ago, almost to the day, that comedian Kathy Griffin tweeted a photo of herself holding a “severed head” of President Donald Trump. Actually, it was a Trump mask from a costume shop covered with ketchup. Under the photo, Griffin wrote: “I caption this ‘there was blood coming out of his eyes, blood coming out of his…wherever.” It was a spoof on candidate Trump’s earlier comment about Fox anchor Megyn Kelly… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2s2EUF8 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2s0MIrf

The owners of a popular mini-chain of Vietnamese restaurants are embarking on a new direction. Jenni’s Noodle House owners Jenni Tran-Weaver and Scott Weaver closed their Greenway Plaza location on Friday, May 18, but they’re not leaving the neighborhood. Instead, the husband-and-wife duo are preparing to launch a new concept called Dream Tacos TX (named after the couple’s son). “It is a a big change, but change is good,” Scott Weaver tells CultureMap. “Sometimes you’ve… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Lec6T7 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2kc70KI

Houston’s biking community is growing, especially as downtown continues to develop. Biking and walking trails are growing all over the city. More people are using bicycles to get around, and the availability of rentable BCycles has given people who don’t own bikes an opportunity to ride around town. Downtown has a dedicated bike lane, as well as what it calls bike paths, which are often small, painted-off areas along certain roads. But, those are mitigated… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2kfEOGS from WordPress https://ift.tt/2kcfvoZ

Summers in Texas can be intolerable, which is why knowing where to find the best swimming holes is indispensable. Next time you travel to Central Texas for a few hot and steamy days, keep in mind that the area offers up a bounty of watery beauty. Here are a dozen of the best swimming holes to cool off and feel refreshed. Barton Springs Pool The grand dame of Austin swimming holes, and arguably America’s best… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2rZpD8U from WordPress https://ift.tt/2IBIDRn

While most Houstonians were watching the Rockets beat the Warriors on Wednesday, May 16, an exciting piece of food news quietly broke at the original Beaver’s, which hosted a special pop-up by executive chef Arash Kharat and chef Jonathan Jones (widely known as J.J.). More than producing some delicious bites, the collaboration represented the first flowering of Jones’ return to the restaurant that he made one of the city’s hottest dining destinations almost 10 years… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2rQV0BC from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Ir6o2t

Compete to Complete • City Chase Event presented by the YBG Date and Time Thursday, June 14th, 2018 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM MDT Location Craft Beer Market – 10013 101A Ave NW In this City Chase style event, go from project Inception to Construction. On June 14th, get in under budget. Compete to Complete is an event that challenges participants to think Win-Win. Beginning at CRAFT Beer Market and weaving through five locations across downtown Edmonton, each team will race to take their project from inception to completion. We select the teams and don’t need to tell you that collaboration will be the name of the game. To cash in, get your team in on-time and under-budget.  Circle back to CRAFT to celebrate your success or failure over food and drinks. Rally up, get registered, and don’t miss the opportunity to connect with your YBG! https://ift.tt/2KD1tYX from House Cleaning https://ift.tt/2GwAICK from WordPress https://ift.tt/2L9ZZGy

Let’s face it: for women, it can be hard to make friends as an adult. Think about your the average day: get up, pour coffee, head to work, maybe hit the gym afterward, then go home. Maybe hang with coworkers — but that’s obviously not the same as those youthful, close relationships. It’s even worse for anyone who has just moved to a new city; the lack of deep connections leads to loneliness. Yes, adulting… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2ITcesS from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GteJNe

Driving home from Gulf Shores, Alabama last weekend, I may have encountered the future of the U.S. monetary system: The disappearance of the penny. Sorry, Abe, you’ve got to go. Somewhere along I-10, I’m not sure which exit, it was late and I was running on fumes (not the car, me), I stopped at an Arby’s. I ordered the new Bourbon BBQ Brisket Sandwich. Didn’t order a soft drink because I make long drives with… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2rUFO6y from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GwNBga

What: Escape for a Cause Where: Hotel ZaZa — Museum District The scoop: Local celebrities played waitstaff for a night at the annual Escape for a Cause fundraiser and dining event. Nearly 300 guests were greeted by media and society stars Ernie Manouse, Lara Bell, Johnny Bravo, Andy Cerota, Michael Chabala, Amber Elliott, Shara Fryer, Michael Garfield, Jeff Gremillion, Courtney Zubowski Haas, Steve Johnson, Todd Ramos, Roseann Rogers, Robert Sakowitz, and Cleverley Stone. The celebs… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2rU2V16 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2KCvXKt

On this week’s episode of What’s Eric Eating, Agricole Hospitality chef-owner Ryan Pera joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss both the current state of his Heights-based group as well as his involvement in the upcoming Houston’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry fundraiser. Pera serves as the culinary chair for the event that’s happening Tuesday, May 22 at Silver Street Studios. Taste of the Nation is part of a national effort… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2rR74CV from WordPress https://ift.tt/2IMvWq9