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Who says holiday shopping has to be stressful? At the CultureMap Holiday Pop- up Shop on December 3, there will be so many jolly things to see, do, and buy, that even Santa himself plans to stop by. Presented by Infiniti, the event is a curated holiday boutique featuring favorite local retailers for men, women, kids, pets, jewelry, gifts, home, and gourmet food and beverages. That’s just the start. You also can enjoy cocktails, festive… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2jtK1u0 from WordPress http://ift.tt/2iZCxiQ

It might help to reduce bad breath and tooth decay, but a surprising new study suggests that mouthwash could also increase the risk of diabetes. from Dentistry News From Medical News Today http://ift.tt/2AdZ8Sn from Lingual Braces News http://ift.tt/2BvRoJA from WordPress http://ift.tt/2j0oXvH

What: Halo House 007th Annual Gala. Where: The Ballroom at Bayou Place. The scoop: To celebrate its seventh annual fundraiser, the Halo House Foundation featured a James Bond theme complete with an Aston Martin on display, courtesy of Star Motors, and a number of Page Parkes models as glamorous Bond models in black evening gowns. Architect John Dazey served as a debonaire master of ceremonies, with references to such Bond hits as Diamonds are Forever…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2BybOl1 from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hZg4l5

Benjy Levit is making some big changes to one of his eponymous restaurants. The Houston restaurateur announced Tuesday that the Washington Avenue location of benjy’s will close on December 31 to be replaced by a new diner concept called, The Classic – All Day, set to open summer 2018. “The decision to take benjy’s on Washington in a new direction was not an easy one, but I feel that it is the right one,” said… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2BwKCDs from WordPress http://ift.tt/2nbxJv8

Texas isn’t the only place where home prices are on the rise. Nationally, the median home price will rise $6,275 next year, according to a new study from Zillow. In turn, prospective homebuyers will need to save a good chunk of change more to reach their goal of a 20 percent down payment. Zillow says that nationally, homebuyers will need to save an additional $105 a month — $1,260 over the next year — to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2Bvmgty from WordPress http://ift.tt/2Bjfgiu

The complex aroma of Old Forester Signature 100 Proof Bourbon is on full display with this cocktail from bartender Pasha Morshedi. You’ll detect ginger, cardamom, chai, and cinnamon — and that’s before any other ingredients are added. Watch the video and then stir up a glass of your own with the recipe below. Chai Priestess Old Fashioned Yields 1 drink Ingredients 2 ounces Old Forester Signature 100 Proof Bourbon Whisky 0.25 ounces raspberry chai cordial… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2AidIpM from WordPress http://ift.tt/2zN6VYl

The world of Houston restaurants moves pretty fast. Those who don’t stop and look around once in awhile might miss some of the changes taking place. In that spirit of that lightly modified thought from Ferris Bueller, here’s a quick round-up of chef moves that have taken place over the last few months. After seven years at the Four Seasons hotel, Maurizio Ferrarese left his role as the executive chef at Quattro in October. At… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://ift.tt/2k817kU from WordPress http://ift.tt/2AcEqSC