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Houstonians go farm fabulous with sumptuous summer dinner party

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What: Chefs in the Field — A Tomato Tribute Where: Hope Farms The scoop: Under a full strawberry moon (a tasty beacon, indeed), Gracie Cavnar, founder of Recipe for Success, orchestrated her popular Chefs in the Field supper. Hosted by Recipe for Success Foundation at Hope Farms, the evening brought the farm to the table, featuring fresh produce and a menu showcasing the best of the season. The event, held on the pastoral grounds of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/31Mu5Iz from WordPress http://bit.ly/2WUMgZ1

10 fabulously fierce events to show your pride in Houston

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June is Pride Month, which means the folks at Pride Houston will, as always, salute its local, LGBTQ+ brethren with the Houston Pride Festival and Parade on Saturday (aka Pride Day). And while Pride Houston will have plenty of official parties and events going on this Saturday and Sunday, there are several places that will also have very Pride-ful events. Here is a rundown of Pride-related happenings that will be popping off in the next… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2L6w7x1 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2RsWjmF

Houston native launches dreamy new luxury linen line

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Rana Argenio wants people to get a better night sleep. And to get that, she’s helping her customers think differently about luxury linens can mean. The Houston native and Kinkaid School graduate is the founder of 10 Grove, a company that sells sheets, sheet sets, and duvets, combining what she calls old-world luxury with a decidedly 21st century sensibility. “Bedding is such an intimate and personal part of your home. It’s something for you and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WUwvpR from WordPress http://bit.ly/2Zz9Tb5

Pixar conjures magic yet again with bittersweet Toy Story 4

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The mere existence of Toy Story 4 is a little bittersweet. As fans of the series know, the final moments of Toy Story 3 (which, BTW, came out NINE years ago) seemed a pitch-perfect ending to the series, with all the toys we know and love moving on from their original owner, Andy, so that a new child, Bonnie, could grow up with them. But no matter why Pixar decided to go ahead with a… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WW4zSu from WordPress http://bit.ly/2IubRDY

Study ties unhealthy gums to liver cancer risk

A large study finds that people with unhealthy gums and teeth have a higher risk of liver cancer, which kills nearly 32,000 people per year in the U.S. from Dentistry News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/31HKTjQ from Lingual Braces News http://bit.ly/2XkS9D3 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2WWu6WK

New steakhouse graces downtown, plus Memorial-area Italian spot shines

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On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” chef Troy Guard joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Guard and Grace, the steakhouse he’s opening this fall in downtown’s One Allen Center. Guard begins by explaining how working for legendary chef Roy Yamaguchi helped shaped his career by sending him to work around the world. Ultimately, Guard settled in Denver to work for chef Richard Sandoval before opening his first restaurant, TAG, 10 years… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WWmQtK from WordPress http://bit.ly/31MTbqM

Houston stadium rebrands with aspirational logo to reflect city spirit

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Rebranding is no easy feat for any company, much less one with 75.5 million customers and a presence in over 30 countries. BBVA, formerly BBVA Compass in the United States, recently began the lofty endeavor of rebranding worldwide. It launched its public rebranding efforts in Houston at an exclusive stadium event on June 13, during which the home of the Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash, and Texas Southern University football was renamed BBVA Stadium. BBVA group… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WWhdM8 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2Y1CkOC