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Downtown food hall pasta purveyor unwraps new lunchtime sandwich shop

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Ben McPherson, chef-owner of BOH Pasta & Pizza in Bravery Chef Hall, has added sandwiches to his repertoire. Porchetta & Sandwiches, McPherson’s new project, operates as a lunchtime ghost kitchen at BOH. Slated to open this week, the restaurant serves Italian-American style sandwiches, starting with a porchetta. McPherson tells CultureMap he saw a gap in the market for an affordable, daytime concept that caters to downtown residents and the area’s few remaining office workers. With… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EQwbjG from WordPress https://ift.tt/3bcADFq

Houston Zoo closes due to power outage, but animals are safe

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Local fans of Nelson, the baby elephant and African painted dogs will have to wait this week. The Houston Zoo has closed due to an ongoing power outage that occurred on Sunday, August 30. Importantly, the zoo is running on generator power and all animals are being cared for by staff, according to zoo statement. The zoo also reports that all animals are healthy and doing well, and its team continues to provide them with… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EU07uZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/3gMr9li

NRG Arena boosts democracy as new Election Day voting destination

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As the November election looms, local and county governments are preparing for citizens to perform their civic duties. To that end, Harris County has designated NRG Arena as the election headquarters for the Harris County Clerk’s Office for the upcoming 2020 presidential election. The arena will also serve as an early voting and Election Day location, according to a press release. Early, in-person voting will be held October 13-30 in Hall D at NRG Arena,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3bbxtlc from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YPgCjp

Houston mobile veterinary clinic rolls out new nationwide plans

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It’s safe to say that the real winners of work-from-home trends that sparked due to the pandemic are our pets. Dogs and cats that were used to not seeing their owners for eight hours every work day now have 24-hour access to attention, treats, and ear scratches. This increased attention pets are getting from their owners has also meant an increased awareness of pet health, says Katie Eick, founder of Houston-based Rollin’ Vets, a startup… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hJU8aZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2QDgW07

Christopher Nolan welcomes back moviegoers with baffling Tenet

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No filmmaker revels in confusion more than Christopher Nolan. It started with his breakout film, Memento, in which a man with no short-term memory tries to find out who killed his wife, and continued in such brain-twisters as The Prestige, Inception, and Interstellar. Even his more straightforward films, like The Dark Knight trilogy and Dunkirk, took approaches that few others would try with comic book and war movies, respectively. All of that is to say… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3bd0zk6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/31Hin3Y

Houston Restaurant Weeks serves up beefy extension for local diners

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Houstonians will have even more time to enjoy Houston Restaurant Weeks. The annual charity dining event has been extended through the end of September, organized Katie Stone announced. Typically, the event ends on Labor Day, but Stone has a precedent for extending HRW. Her mother, HRW founder Cleverley Stone, did so in 2017 after Hurricane Harvey to give participating restaurants a boost in business when many were closed for days after the storm. Similarly, restaurants… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jw8uMm from WordPress https://ift.tt/2G4V1wD

United Airlines drops fees to change flights and fly standby

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A major airline that boasts a considerable hub in Houston is making travel a lot easier. United Airlines announced that it is permanently doing away with change fees on all standard economy and premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S. The new change is effective immediately, according to a press release. The new change fee policy applies to all standard economy and premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S. 50 states, Puerto Rico,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3gDQgqA from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YSmxUR

2 Texas cities take senior spots on Forbes best places for retirees

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The hundreds of thousands of retirees who call Texas home must be on to something. In its annual list, Forbes ranks both San Antonio and Dallas among the top 25 places to retire for 2020. For the ranking, Forbes compared data for more than 750 places (with populations of at least 10,000) in all 50 states. This is the second time in three years San Antonio has made the cut; it was also named a… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2QEl9AD from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EGARZD

New York’s best chocolate chip cookie leads Houston’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\. New York’s most famous chocolate chip cookie now available in Houston. Just five minutes in the oven is all it takes to bake these acclaimed treats. 2\. Lease dispute prompts lockout of bustling Uptown Tex-Mex restaurant. After being locked out for four days, Ninfa’s reopened on Saturday, August 29. 3\. TABC loosens COVID-19 requirements to help bars in Houston… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3bklqSZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2QyetUJ

Cult-favorite burger joint shutters Greenway Plaza location

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The challenges posed by COVID-19 have presented the restaurant industry with unprecedented challenges, and that includes Houston’s best burger purveyor. Burger-chan owners Diane and Willet Feng have closed their original location in Greenway Plaza’s The Hub food court. In an announcement posted to Instagram, the husband-and-wife duo thank their staff, customers, and Greenway Plaza operator Parkway for all of their support of the concept. “This is not the end. But we do need to reset… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32E9Ei4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/32CLvbB

Chris Shepherd pours out local support with pop-up bartender series

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Add One Fifth to the movement of restaurants offering assistance to out of work bartenders. Chris Shepherd’s Mediterranean restaurant has joined the 1913 Pop-Up Program, an initiative started by Lucille’s chef-owner Chris Williams to benefit Lucille’s 1913, his non-profit that provides meals to seniors in neighborhoods such as Sunnyside and Acres Homes. Every Wednesday from 4-11 pm, One Fifth will host pop-ups with guest bartenders from some of the city’s best bars. The guests will… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/34GR1N7 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3lpd29c

Children’s Museum of Houston unveils new digital learning experience

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As more Houston parents opt for online classes when kids return to school, a beloved local museum is offering up a clever learning assist. In September, Children’s Museum Houston will launch “All-Time Access,” an online initiative to enhance distance learning and open the museum to families all over the world from an all-time digital experience. The museum’s “All-Time Access” makes content and resources available wherever children learn: at school, at home, or at play, according… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2YK3E6f from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EH5s92

Houston ‘Relief Gang’ rolls to Louisiana to assist hurricane victims

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Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth and DJ Mr. Rogers have hosted various toy drives, rebuilding homes, and leading the charge to get folks back on their feet after Hurricane Harvey. Together, the two make up the Relief Gang, and now, they are en route to Louisiana. Joining them are 30 to 40 trucks, all full of supplies. They plan to hit the ground running in Lake Charles and meet basic needs. Officials believe the city… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jpeXZz from WordPress https://ift.tt/3lCIhhg

Houston Zoo welcomes African colorful canines after 3-year absence

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In May, the Houston Zoo welcomed a big and bouncy baby elephant, Nelson. Now, the zoo has announced the return of African painted dogs after a three-year absence. The four male dogs moved to Houston from Binder Park Zoo near Battle Creek, Michigan, according to the zoo. The dogs, Modo, Rafiki, Tamu, and Wiki, were part of a litter of 11 pups that were born in Michigan on November 30, 2018. They are descendants of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2YL0Oy5 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EFNT9w

Prepare for closures at 610 Loop and Southwest Freeway this weekend

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Hurricane Laura has passed and subsequently toll roads are no longer free. But there are still potential traffic headaches facing Houstonians this weekend. The Texas Department of Transportation has announced weekend major work at the 610 Loop and the Southwest Freeway. While these closures won’t be as nightmarish as earlier 610/US-59 stoppages, drivers should still plan accordingly for delays and alternate routes. Here are the significant Inner Loop closures that will occur between Friday August… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3gD0DuT from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YIs2W0

6 movies, podcasts, and TV shows to stream in Houston this weekend

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This weekend, we can all rest easy knowing we’ve dodged a devastating hurricane (our thoughts with those affected by Laura — here’s how you can help). You can celebrate by venturing out, or you could simply stay in and stream some hot new releases. This week, look for a most excellent return of two of cinema’s most favorite, rockin’ airheads. Check out a podcast that makes the boring…interesting. And a new TV shows sheds light… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2D8xYA4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2QuZwm7

Harris County to resume fees on all toll roads this week

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With Houston missing the wrath of Hurricane Laura, evacuations are no longer necessary. Thus, Harris County toll roads will resume normal operations on Friday, August 28, after waiving toll fees for Hurricane Laura. As CultureMap previously reported, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo granted the waiver on Tuesday, August 25, to accommodate emergency evacuations. At the time, the toll road authority enacted its emergency operations center (EOC) procedures plan and increased operations to activation level from… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3lmYiHT from WordPress https://ift.tt/31wbmmq

Prolific Houston street food truck steers east for sunny new location

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One of Houston’s most popular food trucks is hitting the road for the Sunshine State. Abu Omar Halal will soon add Tampa, Florida to its roster of trucks and restaurants. Founded by Mohammad Omar in 2015, Abu Omar Halal has grown from one truck to 15 locations in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and College Station. Its first outpost outside of Texas will open next month in Tampa. Abu Omar puts a Texas twist on… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jkwW3d from WordPress https://ift.tt/34G6b5u

Longtime Houston arts group leaps forward with new artist relief fund

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As Houston takes a collective sigh of relief after dodging one disaster, a beloved local arts organization is mobilizing to help with another major crisis. Society for the Performing Arts has announced Arts Forward, a $1.5 million Relief & Response fund aimed at helping those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will help the organization weather the pandemic crisis and remain ready to present performances when it’s the right time to return to the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3gx2bX3 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YGWTCm

Houston’s tastiest bakery rises, plus a trip to the hot new Killen’s

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On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” Common Bond CEO George Joseph and executive savory chef Jason Gould join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the rapidly expanding bistro and bakery. Since Joseph acquired sole ownership of the restaurant in early 2019, the restaurant has added locations near the Medical Center, in The Heights, and in Spring, plus an all-new drive-thru concept called Common Bond On the Go. The conversation begins with Joseph… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3b4J4SY from WordPress https://ift.tt/31wvzIS

Magical West Texas attraction reopens for spectacular stargazing

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After closing on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory is reopening to the public on Friday, August 28. The acclaimed West Texas observatory, named one of the best places in the U.S. to see stars, will require online reservations during this initial reopening phase. Tickets went on sale August 24; all outdoor programs will be held at 25 percent capacity. “It is a pleasure to welcome… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/34GXveW from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YHoDH3

Here’s how Houstonians can help those affected by Hurricane Laura

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Houstonians have largely escaped Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm that is considered one of the strongest to ever make landfall along northern Texas and western Louisiana coast. (This comes just after Tropical Storm Marco made landfall in Mississippi on August 26.) Areas such Lake Charles, Louisiana have been especially battered by what the National Weather Service describes as a life-threatening and “unsurvivable” 15 to 20-foot storm surge, winds of up to 150 miles per… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/31yQgE4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Ew7GZb

Houston Food Bank galvanizes support for Hurricane Laura victims

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While the latest forecasts have the Houston area escaping Hurricane Laura largely unscathed, one local organization is ensuring that those affected in Houston and along the Gulf Coast receive the help they need. Houston Food Bank is securing donations of water, cleaning supplies, and ready-to-eat food to store in preparation for Hurricane Laura. Houstonians who are eager to assist can volunteer at the food bank to help sort and box products. More information and registration… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/31vRrnB from WordPress https://ift.tt/3jmkVul

Extremely unfunny The Binge is too high on its own concept

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The key to any good film is having a vision of what you want to show the audience. It doesn’t matter what the genre is; if you only have a general concept and nothing else, your film will rarely work. The makers of the new Hulu film The Binge obviously never got past the idea stage when they set out to make it. A take-off of the horror film The Purge, The Binge takes place… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3gtq5CZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YAY9qH

200 Houston-area furry friends fly to safety as hurricane advances

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Some Houston-area furry friends threatened by Hurricane Laura have a new lease on life, thanks to a local nonprofit. Houston PetSet, has flown 200 cats and dogs, and one pig, to animal groups on the East Coast. The emergency transport was engineered by Wings of Rescue, Houston PetSet, and Petco Foundation, which funded the operation. The animals come from Bayou Animal Services (Dickinson), Animal Aid Brigade (Houston), and SPCA of Brazoria County (Lake Jackson). They… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EEfzLE from WordPress https://ift.tt/32vS9Am

TABC loosens COVID-19 requirements to help bars in Houston survive

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The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has cut some slack on the rules regarding Texas bars, which it says will make it easier for bars to reopen under current COVID-19 restrictions. The TABC approved a new amendment that removes certain obstacles and theoretically makes it easier for bars to be classified as restaurants. Under Gov. Greg Abbott’s current order, bars are not allowed to be open. Restaurants and restaurant with bars are allowed, as long as… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hs5qjQ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2FVdJqp

Houston Restaurants Weeks goes healthy in tribute to beloved founder

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Recently, a CultureMap reader inquired about the CC designation that’s included on some of the menus for participants in Houston Restaurant Weeks. The website explains that “V” is for “Vegetarian,” “VG” is for “Vegan,” and GF is for “Gluten Free, ” but it doesn’t explain “CC.” What does it mean, the reader inquired. We turned to HRW organizer Katie Stone for an explanation. “‘CC’ stands for Cleverley’s Choice,” Stone writes in email. “As a way… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3b2xrMG from WordPress https://ift.tt/2CZIObp

These Houston restaurants have closed due to Hurricane Laura

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As of Wednesday morning, it appears that the worst effects of Hurricane Laura will miss the Houston area. Still, Mayor Sylvester Turner has advised Houstonians to be off the road by 8 pm tonight. As such, some local restaurants have announced they will be closed on Wednesday, August 26 and/or Thursday, August 27. Most establishments expect to be back to normal hours by Friday. CultureMap will update this article throughout the day as more closures… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/31tjx2H from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YE3RYC

Houston crowned one of the world’s top cities of the future in report

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Houston comes in third on a prestigious new list ranking which cities are on track for continued global business success. The inaugural fDi Tier 2 Cities of the Future 2020/21 evaluated second-tier cities — defined as non-capital cities with a population under 8 million. Last year, Houston ranked in the No. 5 position on fDi’s North American ranking. In this new report for 2020/2021, the city ranks No. 3 overall. Houston also takes the No…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32rvzJl from WordPress https://ift.tt/3jhzajS

Claustrophic Centigrade grapples with fear in frozen confines

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If you have claustrophobia — a fear of confined spaces — I would not recommend watching the new film, Centigrade, which takes that fear and turns it up to 11. Not only does it take place entirely in one small space, it adds on multiple elements that ratchet up the tension to an almost unbearable degree. As the film begins, Naomi (Genesis Rodriguez) and Matt (Vincent Piazza) wake up in their car to find it… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2QlRKuZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YAENll

Lease dispute prompts lockout of bustling Uptown Tex-Mex restaurant

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Diners looking to soothe their hurricane anxiety with enchiladas and frozen margaritas will need to look elsewhere than the Uptown location of the Original Ninfa’s. The restaurant has been locked out of its space at the BLVD Place development by its landlord, Houston-based Whitestone REIT. Niel Morgan, owner of Ninfa’s parent company Legacy Restaurants, said that he thought his negotiations with Whitestone REIT on changes to the restaurant’s lease terms were going well, but employees… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EtqMPs from WordPress https://ift.tt/31tPDva

Houston’s Fayez Sarofim leads funding for new Rice arts facility

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A new arts facility at Rice University has just received a major boost, thanks to one of Houston’s most generous philanthropists. Local businessman and benefactor, Fayez Sarofim, has made a lead gift to create a 50,000-square- foot facility located next door to the Moody Center for the Arts. The $25 million building will be named in honor of Sarofim and will seek to amplify the arts on campus and in the community. Financing will come… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EyTK06 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3aUfVtG

Harris County immediately waives fees for all toll roads

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As Hurricane Laura quickly approaches, residents in certain affected areas have been forced to evacuate. To that end, the Harris County Toll Road Authority announced Tuesday, August 25 that it has waived fees immediately. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo granted the order at 9:20 am. “Judge Hidalgo granted free passage to motorists on the Harris County Tollway (HCTRA) system to support evacuations,” the county said, in a press release. “Tolls will remain waived to accommodate… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3ljqaMT from WordPress https://ift.tt/2QqA8Om

City of Galveston announces evacuation as Hurricane Laura approaches

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With Tropical Storm Laura upgraded to into a hurricane on Tuesday, August 25, City of Galveston Mayor Pro Tem, Craig Brown, signed a mandatory evacuation Tuesday that orders all Galveston residents to begin leaving the island for safety. The order went into effect as of 6 am. Overnight, the track of the storm moved slightly westward toward Galveston, according to weather daya and a press release.The storm is predicted to make landfall late Wednesday to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3lhQIyb from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YxkcOV

New drive-in movie experience rolls into exciting East End development

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Of all the changes that COVID-19 has brought, the revival of drive-in movies has to rank as one of the few that might stick around for post-vaccine life. Houstonians have eagerly embraced the trend, rolling into places like Sawyer Yards, the Hurricane Harbor Splashtown water park, and the Orange Show to watch classic films in socially-distanced comfort. Starting next week, one of the city’s most prominent real estate development firms will join this growing movement… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EvlC5t from WordPress https://ift.tt/3je0LCF

Approaching Hurricane Laura could cause Houston evacuations

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As experts continue monitoring what is now Hurricane Laura’s path, Harris County and City of Houston leaders are urging residents to be prepared. Tropical Storm Laura’s projected path brings the system somewhere in between southeast Texas and southeastern Louisiana Wednesday night into Thursday morning as a Category 2 hurricane. Houston is currently just outside of the left side of the cone of uncertainty. The center of the cone is pointing towards the southwestern Louisiana coast…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3llt302 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EsAK3A

Virtual food event’s Houston stop features 5 top chefs

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Just as the restaurant industry has had to change its usual operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic, so too have food events. Cochon 555, the annual celebration of family farms and heritage pork, will replace its in- person party with a virtual edition. Held over five nights from September 14 – 19, Cochon 555’s Houston edition will feature meals created by five local chefs. Each kit, $115 for one person or $200 for two,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jeLG3R from WordPress https://ift.tt/31n1Ceb

Texas startup dials up plans to reboot once-popular BlackBerry phone

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A Texas company is dialing up a comeback for the once pervasive BlackBerry. OnwardMobility, an Austin startup that produces mobile devices, said August 19 that it had sealed a deal with BlackBerry and FIH Mobile to resurrect the device. In the first half of 2021, Onward Mobility plans to roll out a 5G BlackBerry Android smartphone equipped with an old-school QWERTY keyboard. It’ll be available in North America and Europe. Onward Mobility says it will… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Yq7zoP from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EzVHtq

7 things to know in Houston food: Reopenings and a cocktail contest

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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, re-openings, and coming attractions BCK, the Heights restaurant that’s a sister concept to Galleria-area bar and restaurant Bosscat Kitchen, has reopened for dine-in service. Originally opened in 2018 with a retro-inspired menu that included “Pasghettios,” the restaurant shifted its focus twice to broaden its appeal…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hrd8La from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YsIM3y

Hoffman reveals his favorite Houston celebrities starring on Cameo

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Talk about your Internet rabbit holes, I’ve landed on a website that turns midnight into 4 am, when it’s too late to sleep and you might as well stay up all night. Although I still have a soft spot for videos of idiot Karens throwing a hissy fit by refusing to wear a face mask at Costco … for sheer weirdness, Cameo wins. Cameo is sort of an Angie’s List where you can shop for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EptllN from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YxiKfg

American Airlines curtails service to 15 U.S. cities during October

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If you’re thinking about a trip to Kalamazoo this fall, you may want to plan otherwise: During October, American Airlines is removing service to 15 markets, from Dubuque, Iowa to Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. According to a release, the airline is suspending these flights as a result of low demand and the expiration of the air service requirements associated with the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act. It is but the first step,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3lbNigp from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EcMgAj

Meet the Houstonian behind the blockbuster return of Bill and Ted

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A devastating, global pandemic. Racial strife and division. A meteor that’s reportedly headed dangerously close to earth this fall. Indeed, 2020 is one of the most brutal years in recorded American history. Man, do we need Bill and Ted. To the delight — and relief — of fans around the globe, two of cinema’s most cherished and beloved goofballs are returning to screens for Bill and Ted Face the Music, the third movie (after the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hBQrDS from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YuWWRM

Houston real estate legend Gerald D. Hines passes away at 95

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A commercial real estate titan who helped shape Houston’s skyline has passed away. Gerald D. Hines, founder and chairman of the globally renowned real estate firm, Hines, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 23, according to a statement from his son, Jeffrey C. Hines, who has been the firm’s president, and now assumes the role of chairman and CEO of Hines. Gerald D. Hines had just celebrated his 95th birthday on August… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2QiKJL9 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3aWlvvF

Killen’s new Inner-Loop restaurant smokes week’s most popular stories

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Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. Favorite Houston chef Ronnie Killen’s new comfort food restaurant opens this week. The chef says he spent $1.8 million to transform the former Hickory Hollow space into an homage to his grandmother and godparents. 2\. 7 things to know in Houston food right now: Reopenings, closings, and $1 Ninfaritas. We’ll save you the click; find the $1 margaritas at… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2YrEFVd from WordPress https://ift.tt/3la6Em8

Teen movie Words on Bathroom Walls takes stigma off schizophrenia

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Problems with which teenagers have to deal in movies are typically limited to schoolwork, parents, friends, romantic relationships, sex, and getting into college. Some venture out into weightier territory, but few make that the basis for the entire story. That’s not the case with Words on Bathroom Walls, which has its main character deal with a disorder that is rarely talked about in such a public manner. Adam (Charlie Plummer) is a high school senior… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3j1I6tv from WordPress https://ift.tt/3aNh5Hw

Houston music stars rock out new festival to save local Houston venues

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For those about to rock, we salute you. More than 20 Houston acts will take to Wi-Fi to perform over the course of a week starting Monday, August 24 for Houston Benefit Week. The live stream festival curated by Houston-based, national music publication Closed Captioned and beloved local independent venue, Wonky Power, will raise money for hurting local music venues. The live stream concerts will take place from a variety of locations via live stream… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3gjV8AM from WordPress https://ift.tt/3gq3pDG

5 top Texas hotel-resorts with wild waterparks for late summer escapes

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While this summer has felt endless for many families, kids will be back in school soon enough (if they’re not already). As summer’s heat wave now runs full throttle, a wet-and-wild family getaway may be in order. Texas is home to many resorts with cool pools, twisty waterslides, and lazy rivers to float the day away. Being mindful of COVID-19 concerns, resorts now feature updated safety protocols and limited capacities, so planning ahead is essential… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/31hqBPP from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EdTmo0

Burger Joint owners cook up exciting new Taco Stand in The Heights

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The partners behind The Burger Joint are adding tacos and burritos to their repertoire. Chef Matthew Pak and proprietor Shawn Bermudez will open The Taco Stand next to The Heights location of The Burger Joint at the corner of N. Shepherd Dr. and 20th St. Construction on the restaurant is already underway. If all goes according to plan, Pak expects the restaurant to open by November. Inspired both by a lifelong love of tacos and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3l0hbQG from WordPress https://ift.tt/34nNljo

Peek inside the Houston Tastemaker Awards exclusive Tasting Totes

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This year, the biggest party of the Houston food and beverage scene came right to your living room. CultureMap’s Tastemaker Awards — Virtual Edition brought all the delicious and innovative ideas from our city’s best chefs and bartenders straight to you, courtesy of Tasting Totes that were brimming with goodies. If you purchased a ticket to the online awards show, hosted by hip-hop legend Bun B, then you also got to indulge in generous samples… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2QggO6A from WordPress https://ift.tt/3giUL9R

New Thai restaurant spices up East End with authentic street fare

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A new Thai restaurant in the East End melds traditional Thai flavors with locally sourced ingredients. As its name implies, Street to Kitchen (6501 Harrisburg Blvd.) takes Thai classics and elevates them with techniques learned in some of Houston’s top restaurants. After working at Salt Air Seafood Kitchen and Theodore Rex, chef Benchawan Painter built a following for Street to Kitchen with pop-up dinners and a weekly presence at the Urban Harvest Farmers Market. Initially… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2CLiMZk from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Ee8dPk