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Get the table: How to score a seat at Houston’s hottest sushi spot

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Be it the numerous pop and hip-hop song references, the myriad paparazzi photos, or the name-drop-worthy presence of co-owner Robert DeNiro, few restaurants encapsulate celebrity culture like Nobu. Synonymous with fame and luxury, the global sushi spot has become a go-to for stars — and aspiring stars — to see and be seen and celebrate. (To wit: When NBA star Kevin Love inked a recent blockbuster deal, basketball king LeBron James tweeted that Love owed… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2OyfGJm from WordPress https://ift.tt/2O0w0Bw

Popular Heights bar named to acclaimed magazine’s best restaurant list

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Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu got some good news this week. Bon Appetit has selected their Heights bar Better Luck Tomorrow as one of the 50 best new restaurants in the country. Making the BA long list is only the latest honor for BLT, which was also selected as one of Food & Wine magazine’s best new restaurants of 2018. Most importantly, the concept won the CultureMap Tastemaker Award for Bar of the Year. Better… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2AtuENK from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LDVGHn

$78 million resort breaking ground in charming Texas Hill Country town

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The charming Texas Hill Country destination of Fredericksburg, long beloved for its array of B&Bs and wineries, is getting its first full-fledged destination resort. The $78 million Seven Hills Resort and Conference Center, at U.S. Highway 87 North and U.S. Highway 290 West, will include: A 150-room, full-service hotel under the upscale Curio Collection by Hilton brand. A rooftop bar. A 35,000-square-foot conference center. A 40,000-square-foot retail and restaurant “village.” An outdoor amphitheater. Restoration of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LSRnr8 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LEolfw

Fried ranch tops list of State Fair of Texas 2018 Big Choice Awards

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The 2018 fried-food contest at the State Fair of Texas returns, and for the first time it has a sponsor. We are talking about the Big Tex Choice Awards, the annual competition among State Fair concessionaires who submit innovative treats for a final taste-off that will take place August 26. But this time, according to a press release, it’s the “14th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards, presented by Vistaprint.” Does the State Fair need a… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Atf6cP from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LOCLJ9

These are the 7 best concerts to catch in Houston this week

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Before the shows of the week, congratulations are in order for Houston’s very own soul act, The Suffers, who celebrated a No. 8 placement on the Billboard R&B charts for the band’s new album, Everything Here, in its debut week, before heading off to play a scorching set at the famed Newport Folk Festival. That’s a fine way to represent the 713. This week, we have another big time Houston performer celebrating an anniversary, big… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2OvM2ED from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LOQtMd

Upper Kirby park blooms as finalist in global design competition

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Once known as a hyper-local, secret refuge in the bustling Upper Kirby corridor, Levy Park has evolved into a popular Inner Loop destination thanks to its lively dog park, community events, farmers market, and public gardens. Now, with a recent honor, the green space getaway may see its profile bloom — even to a national level. The Urban Land Institute has announced that Levy Park is one of five finalists for the prestigious 2018 ULI… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2M64QZv from WordPress https://ift.tt/2v64dZn

Upper Kirby park blooms as finalist in global design competition

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Once known as a hyper-local, secret refuge in the bustling Upper Kirby corridor, Levy Park has evolved into a popular Inner Loop destination thanks to its lively dog park, community events, farmers market, and public gardens. Now, with a recent honor, the green space getaway may see its profile bloom — even to a national level. The Urban Land Institute has announced that Levy Park is one of five finalists for the prestigious 2018 ULI… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2NTxhtW from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Ovuk40

Rumor no more: Rapidly expanding brunch restaurant picks Galleria

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Galleria-area residents and workers will soon be feasting on smashed avocado bennys and pineapple upside-down pancakes. Snooze: An AM Eatery, the rapidly expanding, Denver-based restaurant that serves brunch every day, has confirmed it will replace Arcodoro in the Centre at Post Oak shopping center at 5000 Westheimer Rd. Slated to open in early 2019, the Galleria location will be the Houston-area’s sixth Snooze, joining Montrose, Katy, Town & Country, The Heights, and one that’s still… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2v4P4rk from WordPress https://ift.tt/2KdOPi9

Towering new high-rise development plots a massive Midtown makeover

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A real estate company from down under is plotting a major makeover in Midtown. With construction already underway at 2850 Fannin St. and the Main Street parking lot adjacent to the Greensheet building acquired, Australian-based Caydon has recently closed on its third site to create a towering, three-block Midtown mixed-use development. Completing this trifecta is a 30,300-square-foot site with a 31,408-square- foot building. The site is currently occupied by Art Supply on Main (711 S…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2v3Qm5P from WordPress https://ift.tt/2M3IgR2

11 things to know in Houston food right now: Openings and closings

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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 and Closings Pour one out for Hops Meets Barley. The craft beer pub recently poured its last pint, Swamplot reports. The space at 2245 West Alabama St. is now for lease. Pepperoni’s, the delivery-oriented local restaurant chain, will soon add a Galleria-area outpost to its… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2OvRKpR from WordPress https://ift.tt/2vkRCRk

Houston businessman building largest cricket field in America

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A local businessman is betting on an international sport gaining popularity in Houston. Tanweer Ahmed has teamed up with Wolff Companies to build a new cricket complex in Waller County, which will be named the Prairie View Cricket Complex. The complex will be located at the interchange of 290 and Liendo Parkway. It originally started with Wolff Companies forming the nearly 68-acre Liendo Park. Ahmed then added 16 acres himself. Ahmed has lived in Houston… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2M3NjB6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2mToqwX

Houston businessman building largest cricket field in America

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A local businessman is betting on an international sport gaining popularity in Houston. Tanweer Ahmed has teamed up with Wolff Companies to build a new cricket complex in Waller County, which will be named the Prairie View Cricket Complex. The complex will be located at the interchange of 290 and Liendo Parkway. It originally started with Wolff Companies forming the nearly 68-acre Liendo Park. Ahmed then added 16 acres himself. Ahmed has lived in Houston… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LU6C3b from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OqjjAW

Hoffman tracks down Astros train conductor with dynamite dance moves

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Went to an Astros games with my talent agent Bernie Shelley last week. We were sitting high up in the rafters and I hit Bernie with a trivia question that almost always stumps fans. “You see that train that sits atop the Crawford Boxes in left field? Is the train bigger, smaller, or about the same size of a real locomotive?” Bernie, like most everybody, said “smaller.” Unless you’re sitting in the Crawford Boxes and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2AozQ5A from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LDs9xo

New Heights-area restaurant serving up epic breakfast opens in August

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Houston has seen strong growth in the number of restaurants serving breakfast. From Golden Bagels & Coffee to Snooze and coffee shops with expansive food programs, the number of restaurants looking to lure diners in the morning has been increasing rapidly. The folks behind King’s BierHaus and King’s BierGarten have noticed, too. Building on the strength of their popular kolache pop-ups, owners Hans and Philipp Sitter will soon open EggHaus Gourmet, a dedicated breakfast concept… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2v1b0n1 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OuuubL

Muddled storyline can’t stop Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot

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In film, when a main character has a disability, often the story focuses on how the person became disabled and/or how they find a way to overcome it. While there are elements of that in Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot, the sentimentality that usually accompanies such a film is all but missing. That’s because the film is a biopic of quadriplegic cartoonist John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix), whose cantankerous personality and perpetually drunk… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2OuyV6H from WordPress https://ift.tt/2NWZiRw

6 Houston-area companies named best places to work for women

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Between national headlines that illustrate the need for a #metoo movement, along with a recent U.S. Census Bureau report that female employees only earn 80.5 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts, it’s apparent that women still face disparities in the workplace. However, a new survey by Forbes reveals that many Texas companies are tops for women workers. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista for their first-ever ranking of America’s 300 best… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2M5iPyv from WordPress https://ift.tt/2uZT3Fm

Surprise school tops Rice and big food news lead week’s top stories

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Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. Surprise school surpasses Rice as best university in Texas. College Consensus ranks San Antonio’s Trinity University ahead of Rice in its annual roundup of the best universities in the state. 2\. The Woodlands’ best restaurant announces bold plan to rebrand around rising star chef. Hubbell & Hudson Bistro will soon rebrand as Tris, with new decor and dishes created… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2uXRat4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2uZa1nj

Insiders Go Behind the Scenes in Brookline

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Texas Longhorns score ESPN’s No. 1 pick for best college football team

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The 2005 football season will be forever etched in the burnt-orange hearts of Longhorn loyalists. As if any diehard Horns fan needed a reminder, that’s the season when quarterback Vince Young and his teammates captured the national football championship in a goose-bump-inducing matchup against the heavily favored University of Southern California Trojans. Now, the Horns can hoist another trophy of sorts, as ESPN crowned the 2005 Longhorns as the top college football championship team of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LGIfFW from WordPress https://ift.tt/2K7fygE

Behind the Scenes—Narragansett Idea House Rear Courtyard

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Generation NEXT: Fort Stewart, Georgia

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Sneak Peek–Brookline: Salvaging Building Materials

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Live Q&A: Kevin O’Connor and Charlie Silva

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When Tom Silva Speaks: Tom’s Advice to DIY Renovators

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Sneak Peek: Jamestown Solar Plan

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Teen star gives first-class performance in new film Eighth Grade

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For many people, the middle-school years are among the most awkward ones of growing up. The hormones, the changing bodies, the ever-moving social politics — they all combine to make that time one of emotional survival, even for those who appear to have all the confidence in the world. As such, writer/director Bo Burnham couldn’t have picked a better subject for his debut film, Eighth Grade. It centers on Kayla (Elsie Fisher), who’s heading into… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2K16Ccg from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LKSadq

Hoffman reveals why ‘Visit Houston’ commercial is airing…in Houston

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Email from a reader: Have you seen the commercial asking people to come visit Houston? Why would they run that commercial on a local Houston station? Uh, we already live here. Excellent question. Yes, I have seen the spot. It begins with a generic, impossibly happy Houston family, then the usual run of Houston celebrities, and then, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner slams it home with: “Houston is a city that inspires. Visit Houston for yourself… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2uVDQFv from WordPress https://ift.tt/2uSzPBQ

Jimmy Choo steps into Texas suburb with first outlet shop in state

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Jimmy Choo, the shoe beloved by fashionistas and wannabe Carrie Bradshaws worldwide, is pumping its way into a San Antonio suburb. On July 20, the cult shoe and accessories brand opened the doors to its first-ever Texas outlet shop in the San Marcos Premium Outlets. According to a release, the 2,300-square-foot shop is located next to CH Carolina Herrera, the discount brand for the celebrated designer of the same name. Along with the whimsical women’s… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LNPps9 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2mOwDmj

9 nonstop flights from Houston for a summer getaway in 3 hours or less

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Houston certainly isn’t lacking in things to do this summer, but if the temperatures are a little too hot and you’re looking for a quick escape, here are some of the best cities — including some top international destinations — all with direct flights from either Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) or George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) for you to get out and back for a quick summer getaway. (Note: Flights are often seasonal and can change… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LHevIN from WordPress https://ift.tt/2K2H2DX

Essential Houston app tracks real-time flooding of Houston streets

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The phrase “Don’t drown — turn around” highlights the danger of driving in Houston when heavy rains fall. Now, Houston TranStar has unveiled a new tool that will help drivers avoid potentially flooded roadways. In addition to offering freeway flooding data, TranStar is now incorporating real-time flooding information from 170 locations around surface streets and waterways. The information comes from the Harris County Flood Control District, and will help predict localized street flooding. “Making it… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LvAG5x from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OlxBmo

Acclaimed Houston bistro named one of America’s best new eateries

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One of Houston’s most-acclaimed chefs is once again basking in the national spotlight. Eater national restaurant editor Bill Addison named Theodore Rex, the modern bistro helmed by James Beard Award winner Justin Yu, to his coveted list of the 18 Best New Restaurants in America. Theodore Rex is the second Houston restaurant to make the annual list, following Hugo Ortega’s Oaxacan restaurant Xochi in 2017. Addison admits that he was skeptical about Yu’s decision to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2AfQwMB from WordPress https://ift.tt/2NR4tT7

CultureMap spreads kindness in Houston with hip pop-up surprise

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Active Houstonians who stopped by HIP Fitness in River Oaks and West University for their usual Pilates class were treated to a surprise, courtesy of Frost Bank. After burning serious calories, these workout warriors received a Frost Bank cash card and swag from CultureMap along with refreshments Earth Craft Juicery. It was all part of the Frost It Forward program, which encourages Houstonians to build optimism through a spirit of generosity, specifically by surprising strangers… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LoTVxE from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LU4epQ

Houston’s coolest pool bar, plus first taste of Saint Arnold’s fare

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On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” El Segundo Swim Club owner Matthew Healy, designer Gin Braverman, and bartender Chris Frankel join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the new pool bar that’s one of this summer’s buzziest openings. El Segundo has already made a splash, but the group has plans to expand what they’re going even further. As Braverman explains, they’re listening to their customers about how to improve the club. “The… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Lr3ufH from WordPress https://ift.tt/2NNbnIP

Calcium-rich foods that vegans can eat

Calcium provides many health benefits. Some people who are vegan, lactose intolerant, or who do not consume dairy products for other reasons wonder how to add more calcium to their diets. In this article, we describe the 18 best nondairy sources of this vital nutrient. from Dentistry News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2v8P0Gh from Lingual Braces News https://ift.tt/2OjHTmY from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OlYmXN

Houston ‘hood ranks among the coolest hipster havens in the U.S.

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Thanks to ever-rising home prices, dense traffic, and even the long lines at spots such as Blacksmith, we’re fully aware that Montrose is trendy. But that’s our own biased opinion, right? It’s cooler and weightier when an outside critic supplies the praise. On July 25, travel website TripAdvisor offered an outsider’s perspective in citing Montrose as one of the “14 Coolest Hipster Neighborhoods in the U.S.” Among the other hipster ‘hoods that earned accolades are… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2JYLAeu from WordPress https://ift.tt/2AnAWyD

Pet of the week Truffle takes a swing at Tiger Woods

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Name: Truffle, as in … please change my name. Birthdate: May 22, 2018. I’m a li’l girl, only 6 pounds, 3 ounces (so far) so here’s your chance to get in on the ground floor. Ethnicity: I’m an red merle Australian Shepherd mix, and you know what they say about us Aussie pups — we’re the smartest dogs around. For example, I know that the capital of Australia is Canberra, and the national anthem’s title… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2uSFd7T from WordPress https://ift.tt/2K3kYce

The ultimate guide to Houston’s best water parks for summer fun

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When beating the summertime heat, few excursions are more enjoyable than diving into a big, welcoming water park. Americans so love these aquatic adventures that theres’s even a National Waterpark Day. Fortunately, as the temperatures rise (and you and the kids need a day-long activity), Houston offers several options that are well worth the drive. We’ve rounded up a list of water parks that’ll have you swimming, slipping, and sliding away the Houston sultriness. Altitude… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2vbxQrE from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LViiiw

Innovative chef’s new restaurant explores history of Houston soul food

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Within the Houston city limits, only one restaurant serves a tasting menu: The Pass, Seth Siegel-Gardner and Terrence Gallivan’s companion to Provisions. Even in the metro area, only two other restaurants, the avant-garde Eculent in Kemah and luxurious Cureight in The Woodlands, offer diners a guided menu. Add one more to the list now that chef Jonny Rhodes and his wife Chandra have opened the doors to Restaurant Indigo. Almost two years in the making,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2v2vyea from WordPress https://ift.tt/2A9BGas

Here are the top 13 things to do in Houston this weekend

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If there’s one theme for this weekend’s events, it’s celebration. One event celebrates babies conceived the night the Houston Astros won the World Series (behave!). Another celebrates the refined life of Scotch and whiskey. Plus, you can look forward to events celebrating art, beer, burgers, LGBT film, Shakespeare, and even gorgeous tigers. So, celebrate your weekend at this fun events — while celebrating that the high temperature may only be 99 degrees. Thursday, July 26… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2A9iqKc from WordPress https://ift.tt/2AmCDwf

Jamestown Net-Zero Wrap Party

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What is the best kind of toothpaste to use?

To choose the best toothpaste, people need to consider a range of factors. These include fluoride content and whether or not the American Dental Association (ADA) have approved the toothpaste. People should pick a product that is suitable for their specific dental needs. Learn how to choose the best toothpaste here. from Dentistry News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2mKcNbL from Lingual Braces News https://ift.tt/2A6SwGK from WordPress https://ift.tt/2JUPHIH

Popular Montrose Tex-Mex restaurant dodges impending closure — for now

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Rejoice, El Tiempo fans. The Tex-Mex restaurant’s 1308 Cantina location on Montrose Boulevard had been scheduled to close on July 31, but a “technical construction delay” on the Sunrise Montrose Apartments has granted it a temporary reprieve. The landlord has reinstituted the month-to-month lease that the restaurant has operated under for the last four years. That means more time for one last comal of fajitas and pitcher of margaritas. “We aren’t sure how much longer… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2A7bpcJ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2v4npWA

These Texas billionaires rank among America’s 25 richest families

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The Bushes and the Kennedys reign as perhaps the two most prominent political dynasties in the U.S. But if you turn to America’s wealthiest families, one dynasty dominates the list — the heirs of Walmart founders Sam and Bud Walton. A new list from Business Insider pegs the net worth of the Walton heirs at $151.5 billion, handing them the title of America’s richest family. Among the seven Walton relatives who share that treasure trove… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LzKNFD from WordPress https://ift.tt/2JVWlhG

Texadelphia beefs up Houston with highly anticipated Montrose opening

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The cheesesteak may be closely identified with Philadelphia, but Houstonians have plenty of affection for the beefy sandwich, especially when it’s covered in queso. As of this week, Montrose residents have a new option for satiating a cheesesteak craving. Texadelphia, the sandwich shop that brings Texan flavors to the Philly classic, just opened its new location at 3407 Montrose Blvd. in the same shopping center that’s home to Starbucks, Einstein Bagels, and others. The Montrose… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2NKBlN0 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2JUysqP

Fab fashionistas and beauty influencers wow Houston Style Summit crowd

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What: Create & Cultivate’s third-annual Style Summit Where: The Saks Fifth Avenue wing at The Galleria The scoop: Create & Cultivate, in collaboration with Simon Malls, recently hosted their third-annual Style Summit. More than 300 attendees gathered at The Galleria to enjoy a full day of panels, beauty treatments from Bobbi Brown, trend presentations, and a keynote conversation with Elizabeth Chambers Hammer. The event kicked off with a happy hour at Coach in The Galleria,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2A7CAnR from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LmaH0q

Wendy’s spices up the market with $1 Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich

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This week, I reached out for a Buffalo Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich, new and cheap, cheap, cheap, from everybody’s No. 3 burger flipper, Wendy’s — with 6,600 restaurants spanning the globe. Most drive-thrus have a value menu, but now Wendy’s is taking its elevator down to the bargain basement. Here’s the Buffalo Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich’s breakdown: a lightly breaded and deep-fried chicken patty, Monterey Jack cheese, creamy Buffalo Ranch sauce, and leafy lettuce on… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LHB8wK from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OiOTjV

Houston’s most-Instagrammable new patio bar now open in Montrose

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Get those phones out. Houston’s most Instagrammable bar opens July 25. Present Company, the latest project from prolific bar owner Shawn Bermudez (Boondocks, Pistolero’s, Stone’s Throw, and The Burger Joint), replaces Royal Oak, the bar Bermudez closed in the summer of 2016. It had been slated to open last fall, but a massive fire destroyed the second story, attic, and all of the air conditioning units. But the delays had a salutary effect, allowing Bermudez,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2mJIJNr from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OhxOHi

Houston’s top 10 dog-friendly bars for you and your furry friend

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It’s summer and it’s hot and sticky, leaving many of us Houstonians parched and in need of lagers, craft cocktails, or cocktail pops to cool off. As local dog lovers know, bar fun is that much more enjoyable when our furry friends can tag long. Here, then, are some of Houston’s dog-friendly bars where you and Fido can mix it up and mingle. Axelrad 1517 Alabama St. This Midtown favorite features a massive courtyard with… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2LzQjrR from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LkPROQ

Houston leads nation among families who rent instead of own

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While Texas is clearly one of the most affordable states in the country when it comes to cost of living and excellent quality of life, there’s one place where life in the Lone Star State might be coming up a bit short, according to one study: the soaring prices and shortage of entry-level, single-family homes. The Houston metro ranks first nationally when it comes to the net change in renters with children. In the 10… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2A5m6fM from WordPress https://ift.tt/2mGbg6v

Surprise school surpasses Rice as best university in Texas

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Rice University is often named among the best liberal arts universities in the nation, but a new ranking puts a San Antonio school at the top the class among all Texas universities. On July 24, College Consensus released its annual roundup of the best universities in the state, and Trinity University takes the No. 1 spot, beating out Rice and the University of Texas at Austin, among other top-tier schools. Since its founding in 1869,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Lo1Efm from WordPress https://ift.tt/2NHJVwd

These are the 6 best concerts to catch in Houston this week

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Let’s hope the weather gods take it easy on Houston music fans by the end of the week, as big outdoor shows always run the risk pf being sweaty, scorching spectacles (not in a good way). The best thing about this week’s live music selections is there is plenty of diversity to satiate any type of fan — with fan being the key word. Bring one, or a dozen, with you if venturing out to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2v34Sdc from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OdzyBq

Washington Ave. steakhouse heats up with $120 splurge-worthy sandwich

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Typically, steakhouses are pretty staid when it comes to their menus. They don’t really change. Maybe somebody should tell to Ben Berg. The owner of B&B Butchers always seems to be tweaking the offerings at his Washington Avenue restaurant. Berg’s latest innovation hits the menu next week: a Japanese-style katsu sando. Inspired by a trend in New York and Japan, the sandwich features between six and seven ounces of authentic Japanese A5 wagyu beef that’s… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2v30zyy from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Lmq1dp

Saint Arnold spreads the gospel with new restaurant, beer garden

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Brock Wagner almost can’t believe what he’s seeing. As he sits down for lunch at Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s newly opened restaurant and beer garden, Wagner, who founded the brewery in 1994, recognizes how far he’s come. “This is sort of a culmination of a pipe dream I had a long time ago but never thought it would be a reality,” Wagner says. As Wagner notes, the new restaurant represents the next evolution of a… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2A3mcEG from WordPress https://ift.tt/2A8BSqf

Houston selected as one of only 4 U.S. cities for Verizon 5G service

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Great news for Houston Verizon customers who’re looking for faster downloads or catching up on Who Is America on their phones. Verizon announced on July 24 plans to launch 5G technology here starting in the second half of 2018, making Houston the third city in the telecom giant’s four-market deployment plan to deliver residential 5G broadband service. Verizon previously announced plans for Sacramento and Los Angeles. The 5G broadband service will use radio signals to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2v2JvJ5 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2LLtFJX

18 Houston charities making a difference for local animals in need

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The numbers are staggering. Reports say that Americans happily spend at least $62.75 billion on their furry (or scaly) friends. And yet, there exists a sad dichotomy: tens of millions of stray dogs and cats live on America’s streets or in rural areas. In Houston alone, the Bureau of Animal Regulation and Control (BARC) estimates 1 million stray animals are fighting for survival. Estimates vary on how many are euthanized in shelters annually — solely… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2A6R0EA from WordPress https://ift.tt/2mGsfFW

Bring Your Smiles to Harrisburg Pediatric Dentistry

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We’re excited to announce that Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry is expanding – again! Part of our mission is to consistently provide the highest standard of dental care possible. We strive to accomplish this with convenience, pediatric dentistry education , and open lines of communication. Building trust and relationships is what our success hinges upon. We take your needs and requests to heart, which is why we’ve decided to open a sixth location at Harrisburg Pediatric Dentistry ! Harrisburg Pediatric Dentistry Partnerships In order to provide a well-rounded, one-stop-shop approach to pediatric dental care, a partnership had to be considered and enacted. Dr. David Moore has a selective process with how he chooses partnerships for his dental offices. He knew the expansion of the practice to Harrisburg had to be done with care and precision, which included the methodical selection of a partner to help fulfill the mission of the practice. Our successful partnership with Zammitti &a