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e are past the halfwaymarker of the year

and maybe that New Year’s resolu-tion relating to fitness has been long forgotten or maybe you’ve embraced thenew fit you. We’re not going to judge you either way, but there’s more thanenough motivation in this issue to push you through or just get you started.

From loads of local talent ready to test their fitness at the London Olympics (bythe way, you’d be surprised how many Olympians are from Houston, let aloneTexas) to some of the most fit and motivated people we’ve come across – CrossFitters. Plus there are a few fun runs coming to town in the fall that are sure tomake your routine a little more exciting; read about those in Things I Love. Pluswe sit down with soccer hero Iker Casillas, the guard keeper for Real Madrid,on a quick visit to town last month.

We hope you’ve had a great summerabroad or in town and are ready to getback to your old routine. And look on thebright side: Now that you’ve questionedyour fitness level, you can look forwardto our September issue which will teaseyour taste buds with the Food+DrinkIssue.

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4 letter from the editor

6 table of contents

8 on our radar

11 party pics

12 fresh arts scene

13 party pics

14 calendar

16 museum district

18 FOR ART ‘S SAKE: JAMES TURRELL20 nonprofit: community outreach programs

21 party pics

22 art houses + museums + exhibits

24 phone shot

25 gish @ the movies

26 born cool, grow hip

27 green living

28 people of houston

30 RETAIL WRAP: GYROTONIC® HOUSTON

32 costume for cocktails

34 things I ♥

36 OLYMPIC DREAMS42 architecture+design:

nike+® sportwatch GPS

43 mac® tips

44 it’s cool to get the right fit

46 CROSSING FRONTIERS48 MENtertainment: nightrider

49 party pics

50 destination: portland, seattle

52 tools + toys + gadgets

53 party pics

54 chef’s special: plonk

56 dine write: houston texans grille

58 open

59 tracy’s tasty tidbits

60 the scene

66 houston map

67 NATIONAL TREASURE68 downtown map

69 uptown + galleria map

70 restaurant listings

74 washington+heights way

77 recording: runaway sun

78 club + lounge review:

mongoose vs. cobra

79 bea here now

80 002 nightlife

82 party pics + crossword puzzle

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dollar redesign, including refashioned Congress Street entrance and gorgeousnew guestrooms, for just $100 per weekend night. Based on availability fordouble occupancy and excluding tax through September 8, 2012 only. Forreservations, log onto hotelicon.com or call 713.224.4266.

DINEWRITEUchi will host Community Table Dinners on the second Monday of every month.Space is limited to ten people and reservations can be made by calling713.522.4808. At $45 per person, each guest will enjoy a 5-course meal.

CORDÚA RESTAURANTS IS CELEBRATING THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY FEA-TURING A NEW 8/8 BAR MENU AND 88 SUMMER PRIX FIXE TO KICK OFFTHE YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF 8/8 88 REPRESENTSTHE OPENING OF MICHAEL CORDUA’S FIRST RESTAURANT ALMOST 25YEARS AGO IN 1988.

CRAFT BEER FEST is back for Labor Day weekend! According to BrewersAssociation records there are now almost 2,000 craft breweries in the United

States. The three-day event celebration will showcase two signatureevents: BrewLicious in the Ballroom and BrewHaHa Grand Tasting,

both of which have VIP experiences, as well as the regular ticket.The festivities will begin on Friday, August 31, with BrewLicious inthe Ballroom. Located at the Moody Gardens Hotel’s FrancisAnne Moody Ballroom, this spectacular evening for suds sippersis for the serious beer and culinary enthusiast.

Chef Aquiles Chavez has a hangover cure! La Fisheria announceshis new Sunday Brunch addition from 11:30am until 3:30pm,

Sundays in the beachy-feeling turquoise house located at 4705 Inker, justoff Shepherd south of I-10. • BRIO Tuscan Grille will open its first Inner Loopsite in the former Pesce space in Upper Kirby on August 16.

024 GRILLE OPENS IN THE HEART OF MEMORIAL CITY. EXECUTIVE CHEFDAGAN LYNN LEADS THE TEAM BEHIND A NEW LOCAL BISTRO ANDSTEAKHOUSE OFFERING A CONTEMPORARY EVOLUTION OF THE CLASSICSTEAKHOUSE IN A WEST HOUSTON HOTSPOT SIZZLING WITH STYLE, ANENERGIZED LOUNGE AND A SAVVY MENU FEATURING ONLY THE FINESTAVAILABLE 28-DAY, WET-AGED STEAKS, OCEAN-FRESH SEAFOOD,COLORADO LAMB AND LIGHTER LOCAL FAVORITES.

AVA is moving upstairs with Alto Pizzeria in the WestAve. shopping center! Stay tuned for more info.

Through the month of August, support the HOUSTONFOOD BANK by indulging in Houston RestaurantWeek! Enjoy special menus at the finest eateriesthroughout town. www.HoustonRestaurantWeek.com

PETITE SWEETS CAN NOW BE ENJOYED BYYOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND AS WELL!WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS “POOCHES AREOUR PASSION” MENU, THE DESSERT CAFÉNOW ALLOWS PETS ON THEIR PATIO. CHEFSUSAN MOLZAN HAS EVEN CREATED ASPECIAL PUPSICLE FOR DOGS LOOKING TOBEAT THE HEAT WITH A REFRESHING TREAT.WWW.PETITESWEETSHOUSTON.COM

ONOUR RADARRETAIL WRAPTarget + Neiman Marcus recently announced the Holiday 2012 collection, whichwill hit the stores on December 1. Twenty-four of the nation’s most influential design-ers will create a one-time-only holiday collection available at all Target and NeimanMarcus stores. Prices will range from $7.99 to $499.99.

MACY’S LAUNCHES AN EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTIONWITH NICOLE RICHIE IN SEPTEMBER. THE NICOLE RICHIE CAPSULEWILL PAY HOMAGE TO THE FASHION ICON’S LUX BOHEMIANSTYLE, RANGING IN PRICE FROM APPROXIMATELY $49 – $149.

PINOT’S PALETTE, a popular arts and crafts studio, will open its doorsin September in Sugar Land Town Square. Art teachers direct studentswith step-by-step instructions on how to recreate the night’s featuredpainting.

EDWARD SANCHEZ’S VANITY LOUNGE arrives at West Ave.Sanchez and his business partners, Diane and Michael Caplan,will open the Vanity Lounge next to Katsuya in late August 2012.

IKEA powers up their solar panels at the Houston store! This investment reinforcesthe company’s long-term commitment to sustainability and confidence in photovoltaic(PV) technology. IKEA owns and operates each of its solar PV energy systems atopits buildings – as opposed to a solar lease or PPA (power purchase agreement.)

GARDNER LANDRY recently launched the Sessanta Linen CampShirt, originally modeled after one of his grandfather’s camp shirtsfrom the Dolce Vita-era Italy. (Sessanta means sixty in Italian, and1960 was the year Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita was released.) Eachshirt sports its own unique hand-dyed pocket created by local, inno-vative fabric artisans.

H&M ANNOUNCES AN EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATIONWITH MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2012.

DESTINATIONLowe Enterprises Investors has acquired the HOTEL DEREK. LEI plans to establishfurther betterments, investing at least $4.5 million in the 314-room boutique hotelsituated in the Galleria area. LEI also owns the Hotel Driskill in Austin. DestinationHotels & Resorts is widely acclaimed for operating premier boutique hotel proper-ties.

Hotel ICON celebrates its historic home’s 100th year with the savings of a centu-ry. Make off like a bandit every Friday and Saturday with the “100 for $100” pack-age that showcases the Union National Bank building’s just completed multimillion





FOR ART’S SAKEArchitecture Center Houston and AIA Houston present the 2012 TexasStudent Biennial Exhibition comprised of work from all eight schools ofarchitecture in Texas. On Friday, September 7, ArCH will host a Dean’s RoundtableDiscussion featuring the deans of all eight schools and moderated by Texas Societyof Architects President-elect and former University of Texas School of Architecturedean, Larry Speck, FAIA.

And it’s back! From the same people who created the Mixed Media Music Seriesat the Museum of Fine Arts, MFAH Mixed Media Designed by IKEA launched lastmonth, transforming the museum scene on select Friday nights. These night-owlevents, presented once a month from 8pm until midnight, will feature cocktails anddancing amidst a finely tuned rotation of diverse, high-energy live music and DJs.The schedule continues with parties on August 24, September 21, October 26,November 16 and December 21.

The MFAH received a major $100,000 grant from the Institute of Museum andLibrary Services. This grant will help fund the MFAH’s workshops and tours on thetopic of caring for fine and decorative arts objects made of silver, covering every-thing from handling, cleaning, photographing, displaying and properly storingsuch works. Lectures, special events and presentations will also be announced, andwill make the collection more accessible to both scholars and the public.

DEVELOPMENT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON is opening a second location with thehelp of the George Foundation. The foundation pledged a $1 million challengegrant to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center slated to open in the summer of2015 at the Imperial Development. Once completed, the center will hold six differ-ent exhibits and an outdoor space to enhance education and expand culturalawareness of the kids that visit.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON ISSUES CALL FOR DONA-TIONS WITH NEW “VOTE FOR JOBS: DONATE TO GOODWILL”CAMPAIGN. THE CAMPAIGN IS TAILORED TO ENCOURAGEDONATIONS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, SINCE WE ALLKNOW THAT, AHEM, BUSINESS IS DOWN AS OPPOSED TO THEREST OF THE YEAR. THE PROFIT GENERATED FROM THE SALE OFDONATED ITEMS IS USED TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT AND PRO-

VIDE JOB-RELATED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT WITHHOUSTON-AREA EMPLOYERS.

Texas parents of an 11-year-old, non-verbal autistic child with a vision impairmentand cerebral palsy released a communication app for iPad®, iPhone® and iTouch®.urTalker Pro allows users to communicate simple to complex phrases through apicture exchange system which is preloaded in the app with pictures and sounds. Italso allows users to add their own categories, photos, images, voice recordings.

Andrea White challenges middle school readers to help amplify her next novel,Time Angel, via the internet. The Texas children’s book author whose fascinatingfuturistic novels attract junior high readers and unintentionally teach them someworld history has launched a unique interactive “e-book” that provides students therare opportunity to become “Editors for a Day.”

GREENLINK BUS SERVICE IS NOW IN OPERATION IN DOWNTOWNHOUSTON, THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE HOUSTONDOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (DOWNTOWN DISTRICT),BG GROUP AND HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION. THE ROUTESPANS 2.5 MILES WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 STOPS AND SEVENBUSES OPERATING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY,6:30AM TO 6:30PM.

BRILLIANT LECTURE SERIES ANNOUNCES BETTY WHITE ASTHE NEXT SPEAKER AT CULLEN THEATER-WORTHAMCENTER ON SEPTEMBER 22. CHECK OUT BRILLIANTLEC-TURES.ORG. TICKETS WILL BE PRICED FROM $35 – $200.

RELIANT IS BRINGING CUSTOMERS A UNIQUE ELECTRICITY PLAN FEATURINGAN INNOVATIVE LEARNING THERMOSTAT TO HELP MANAGE HOME ELECTRIC-ITY USE. RELIANT IS THE FIRST AND ONLY ELECTRICITY PROVIDER IN TEXAS TOOFFER THE NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT WITH THE NEW RELIANT LEARN &CONSERVE PLAN. THE NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT™ LEARNS ABOUT THECUSTOMER’S LIFESTYLE AND AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTS ITSELF WHEN THEY’REAWAY; GUIDES THEM TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT TEMPERATURES WHEN THEY’REHOME; AND FREES THEM FROM PROGRAMMING HASSLES BY CREATING APERSONALIZED SCHEDULE BASED ON TEMPERATURE-CHANGE HISTORY.

FITNESSTHRiVE is Houston’s first integrative healthstudio offering group and private fitness,yoga and nutrition services providing a cut-ting-edge, well-designed space where peo-ple can systematically work toward reach-ing realistic and long-lasting health andimage goals. Unlike traditional gyms,THRiVE does not require membership fees,allowing its clients to enjoy health services when they want, and how often theywant. THRiVE will also have the ability to custom tailor a complete health regimenfor someone seeking to incorporate these three concepts on a permanent, yet real-istic basis in their lives.

FUEL KITCHEN & HEALTH BAR launched a NEW SUMMER MENU featuring morethan a dozen amazingly nutritional, tasty and healthy meals created by theirCordon Bleu-trained chef. Visit them soon and sample their new tasty dishes:Summer Gazpacho, Whipped Kabocha Squash with Candied Pecan, MoroccanSpiced Grilled Chicken, Gingered Beef, New York Style Cheesecake… just toname a few. In addition to these new menu items, a number of their popular dish-es have been tweaked in response to customer feedback. Their new proteincheesecake has been so popular that they now offer it in multiple flavors. Mosthave zero fat! And the new New York Style Cheesecake has a multigrain crustthat’ll have your mouth watering for more. It’s amazing as a protein packed snackor equally satisfying as a dessert and either way it will keep your taste buds happyand your body lean and fit. Also they have developed a new line of summersmoothies and freshly squeezed juices to energize, cleanse and reinvigorate yourbody for the best of all that summer has to offer.

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JON SIANI+JESSY YANG, 2012, ARCH602:Monorail Exploded Axo


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Guests basked in the candlelight glow during the Dominic Walsh DanceTheater’s tenth anniversary season gala. The evening began with a cocktailreception and performance at the Hobby Center followed by dinner at the FourSeasons Hotel. The 260 black-tied guests settled into the ballroom, which wasgorgeously decorated with a mix of round and rectangular tables, crisp whitelinens and acrylic ghost chairs. Walsh took the stage and presented CarolynFarb with the company’s second annual Spirit of Dance Award to honor herincredible contributions and devotion.

EVENT LASTING IMPRESSIONS…FROM A DECADE OF DANCEWHY TO BENEFIT THE DOMINIC WALSH DANCE THEATERWHERE HOBBY CENTER AND FOUR SEASONS HOTELWHEN MAY 4

Stacy and John Andell

Dominic Walsh, Carolyn Farb

Brandon and Kay Lobb

Eloise Frischkorn, MichaelBertuccio, Dawn Scannell

Nicola Parente, Sofia van der Dys, Aaron CourtlandJosh and Danielle Batchelor

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Houston Shakespeare Festival:The Comedy of Errors andHamletAugust 3–12 @ 8:30pmEach summer, since its inception in1975, the Houston Shakespeare Festivalproduces a season of two Shakespeareplays in repertory. This year, one has thechoice between Hamlet – part supernat-ural thriller, part revenge tragedy – andThe Comedy of Errors, an uproariousfarce featuring action, romance, slap-stick and not one but two cases of mis-taken identity! (This Houston-Shakespeare Festival production adds arowdy Texas flair to the proceedings bytransplanting the action from the ancientGreek port city of Ephesus to late 19th-century Galveston.) Miller OutdoorTheatre– Free! www.milleroutdoortheatre.com

Artist SPEAKeasy with Lisa Chow and Y. E. TorresAugust 15, 6:30pm Fresh Arts regularly hosts artists to pres-ent creative presentations about theirwork in an informal environment, wheredialogue is encouraged so the audiencecan glean further insight into the artist,the artist’s aesthetic and creativeprocess. This month, Fresh Arts invitesyou to meet the unlikely duo Lisa Chowand Y .E. Torres, the artists behind thecollaborative exhibition Once there was,once there wasn’t. Opening with Chow’ssweetly delicate paintings, this exhibitionslowly morphs and transforms intoTorres’ darkly seductive installation per-formance, the Bad Unicorn. Exhibitionon view throughclosing reception forY. E. Torres onAugust 18 at 7pm,Spacetaker Galleryat Fresh Arts (2101Winter Street)—Free! www.spacetaker.org

TamarieCooper’sDOOMSDAYREVUEThrough August 25 @ 8pm

In this magical year ofprophecy, the Catastrophic Theatrethrows a parade of destruction inTamarie Cooper’s DOOMSDAY REVUE–the 15th installment of this Houston the-atre tradition. Tamarie indulges heraudience with a revue of all types ofapocalyptic speculation, dousing deathand destruction with her signature brandof hilarity. All are invited to celebratetheir favorite end-of-the-world momentsranging from zombies to adolescentembarrassment to a Barbie Sex Boat.Please join us this summer for angst,devastation and dancingcupcakes. DiverseWorks (1117 EastFreeway)– Tickets Pay-What-You-Can!www.catastrophictheatre.com

Frame Dance, Fresh Arts andThe Black SpaceAugust 30–September 2 @ 8pmFresh Arts invites you to The BlackSpace, a multimedia dance installationand performance by Lydia Hance’sFrame Dance Productions. Participatory

and intimate in design, The BlackSpace explores the concept of forgiveness and the dichotomybetween the sanity and healthi-ness of letting go and the unre-solved anxiety that results fromholding on to how others havewronged us. Spacetaker Galleryat Fresh Arts (2101 WinterStreet)—$10. www.spacetaker.org

EVER EAT AROUND THE SIDES OF THE PIZZA, LEAVING THE FINALBITE TO BE A PERFECT RATIO OF CHEESE TO PEPPERONI (ORFAVORITE TOPPING) TO TOMATO-FLAVORED DELICIOUSNESS?DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO THE BOTTOM OF A DRUMSTICK®

WHERE YOU FIND NOT ONLY ICE CREAM AND PEANUTS, BUT THAT CHUCK OFCHOCOLATE WHICH HAS POOLED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CONE? DID YOUARRANGE THAT MIX-TAPE FOR YOUR HIGH-SCHOOL SWEETHEART WITH YOURFAVORITE LOVE SONG AT THE VERY END? MAYBE VANESSA WILLIAMS HAD IT RIGHTWHEN SHE SUGGESTED YOU SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST. IF SO, SOME SUMMERFAVORITES THIS MONTH WILL HELP YOU SAVOR THAT LAST LITTLE BIT OF THE SEASON!

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HPNOTIQ Harmonie celebrated the launch of TinsleyMortimer’s debut novel “Southern Charm” with a verychic fete at Neiman Marcus Galleria. 100 friends andguests attended the fabulous event, including hostessesLindsey Love and Elizabeth Petersen. Guests sipped onice-cold Minty Juleps and munched on delicious macaroons, champagne-infused cupcakes and cakepops from the signature HPNOTIQ Harmonie candybar. Guests had the chance to candidly mingle with the southern belle as she

personally signed complimentarycopies of her debut novel to each guestin attendance.

EVENT SOUTHERN CHARMWHY TINSLEY MORTIMER’S BOOK SIGNINGWHERE NEIMAN MARCUSWHEN MAY 17

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Hobby GEB: Disney’sThe Lion King 7:30pmHOB Relient K. 6pm

MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pmMinute Maid Astros vs. Washington Nationals

7:05pmToyota WWE Smackdown 7pm

S U N DAY W E D N E S DAYT U E S DAYMON DAY

calendar august

Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30& 7:30pm

Bayou Music Center Houston International JazzFestival 5pm

Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 1 & 6:30pmMOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pm

Stages Life Could Be A Dream 3pm | Steel Magnolias 3pm

Warehouse Girls Rock Camp Showcase 5pm

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CWMP Sublime w/ Rome 6:20pm

14 CWMP Crosby, Stills & Nash 7:30pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm |

Steel Magnolias 7:30pm

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Bayou Music Center BillMaher 8pm

Minute Maid Astros vs.Arizona Diamondbacks

1:05pmStages Life Could Be A

Dream 3pm | SteelMagnolias 3pm

Warehouse Fang Island7pm

Stages Life Could Be A Dream 3pmToyota Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez &

Wisin Y Yandel 7:30pm

20 Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm 22 Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm Warehouse Y La Bamba 7pm

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Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm

MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival:Hamlet 8:30pm

Minute Maid Astros vs.Washington Nationals

7:05pmStages Life Could Be A

Dream 7:30pm | SteelMagnolias 7:30pm

Toyota Rod Stewart & StevieNicks 7:30pm

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Coffee 7:30pmCWMP Pitbull 7:30pmHobby GEB: Disney’s

The Lion King 7:30pmHOB Wheeler Brothers w/

Uncle Lucius 7pmStages Life Could Be A Dream

7:30pm | SteelMagnolias7:30pm

2Alley Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee7:30pm

Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pmHOB United Sounds of Africa 7pm

Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm | Steel Magnolias 7:30pm

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CWMP Jason Mraz 7:30pmHobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King

1 & 6:30pmMOT Houston Shakespeare

Festival: The Comedy of Errors8:30pm

Minute Maid Astros vs.Milwaukee Brewers 1:05pmStages Life Could Be A Dream3pm | Steel Magnolias 3pm

12 Warehouse Slaughter Survivors Tour 5pm13

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MOT Fort Bend Theater: Annie 8pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm |

Steel Magnolias 7:30pmWarehouse Raw Talent Volume 1, 8pm

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Minute Maid Astros vs. San FranciscoGiants 7:05pm

Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm

29 Minute Maid Astros vs. San FranciscoGiants 7:05pm

Reliant Stadium PRESEASON Texans vs. MinnesotaVikings 6pm

Stages Life Could Be A Dream 7:30pm

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thehobbycenter.orgHOUSE OF BLUES: hob.comJONES HALL: 713.227.3974 houstonfirsttheaters.com

MAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706mainstreettheatre.com

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE (MOT):milleroutdoortheatre.com

MINUTE MAID PARK: astros.mlb.comRELIANT PARK: reliantpark.comSTAGES REPERTORY THEATRE:

713.527.0123 stagestheatre.comTOYOTA CENTER: 1.866.4HOU.TIX

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08/11Reliant ArenaMindless Behavior7pm

08/04 ReliantStadiumBrothers of the Sun Tourw/ Kenny Chesney &Tim McGraw 4:30pm


August 1–31, HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS 2012. Dine out...do good. For a complete list of participating restaurants, menus and reservation information,

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Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 7:30pm

MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: TheComedy of Errors 8:30pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. WashingtonNationals 7:05pm

Stages Life Could Be A Dream7:30pm | Steel Magnolias

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Alley HYPE 2 & 7:30pm | Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 2:30 & 8pm

Bayou Music Center Houston International Jazz Festival 8pmHobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 2 & 8pm

HOB Bob Schneider 8pm | MOT Houston ShakespeareFestival: The Comedy of Errors 8:30pm | ReliantStadium Brothers of the Sun Tour w/ Kenny

Chesney & Tim McGraw 4:30pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel

Magnolias 8pm | Toyota Maze 8pmWarehouse MeWithoutYou 7pm

Wortham Houston Area Women’s Centerpresents Four Songs In The Key 7:30pm

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Bayou Music Center George Lopez: That’s theAmerica I Live In Tour 8pm

Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 8pmHOB Cocktails & Covers w/ Gene’s Addiction 8pm

MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival:The Comedy of Errors 8:30pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers 7:05pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm |

Steel Magnolias 8pmWarehouse Smokers Club

Wortham Fellowship for the Performing Arts:The Screwtape Letters 8pm

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Alley HYPE 7:30pm | Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee 8pmCWMP Kiss & Motley Crue 6:45pm

Hobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 8pmHOB Cocktails & Covers w/ Thunderpants 8pm

MOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm

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Bayou Music Center George Lopez: That’s theAmerica I Live In Tour 8pm

CWMP Identity Festival 2012, 2pmHobby GEB: Disney’s The Lion King 2 & 8pm

HOB Evans Blue Graveyard of Empires 2012 Tour 7pmMOT Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet 8:30pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers6:05pm

Reliant Arena Mindless Behavior 7pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm |

Steel Magnolias 8pmWortham Fellowship for the Performing Arts:

The Screwtape Letters 4 & 8pm

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HOB Cocktails & Covers w/ Kozmic Pearl 8pmMOT Fort Bend Theater: Annie 8pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 7:05pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm

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CWMP Iron Maiden 7:30pmMOT The Big Band tribute to Pop, Gospel and a touch of

Broadway 8:30pmMinute Maid Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 6:05pm

Reliant Stadium PRESEASON Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers 7pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm | Steel Magnolias 8pm

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MOT Classic Albums Live: Hotel California 8pmStages Life Could Be A Dream 8pm

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org � � �

Silence, on view thru October 21. Silence is a power-ful force. It can produce profound emotions or conjurestartling sensory experiences, and it seems inextricablylinked to the passage of time. A prerequisite for con-templative thought, silence has become a scarce com-modity in today’s media-saturated world. The exhibi-tion and catalogue project Silence considers this impor-tant and little-examined subject in modern and contem-porary art. Ranging from uncanny to incantatory toexperiential, its broad range of works are not all with-out sound, but all reflect the many ways artists invokesilence to shape space and consciousness.

2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHYwww.hcponline.org � �

30th Annual Juried MembershipExhibition, on view thru August26. Now in its 30th year, theJuried Membership Exhibitionprovides all HCP members withthe chance to exhibit recentlycreated bodies of work. Theexhibition continues to presentthe most innovative trends andapproaches to photographywhile showcasing the diverse photographic work ofHCP’s members. Thirty-six artists have been selected toparticipate in the exhibition.

3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL www.rothkochapel.org � �

The Rothko Chapel, founded by John and Dominiquede Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanc-tuary available to people of every belief in a modernmeditative environment inspired by the mural canvasesof Russian-born, American painter Mark Rothko(1903-1970).

4. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFTwww.crafthouston.org � � �

Glass Graphica, on viewAugust 18, is an exhibi-tion about the possibilitiesof glass to convey graph-ic punch. The show alsoserves as an unlikelyTexas reunion of twoartists who met as teacherand student in New York

City more than five years ago. Moshe Bursuker, a long-time New Yorker, combines photography and glass intiled collages that utilize the properties of glassblowingto convey high-contrast images culled from our sur-roundings. Fluidity of material and a daring combina-

tion of disparate techniques are at the heart of MiguelUnson’s flame-worked and kiln-cast glass wheels.

5. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org � �

More Work More Space, on view through September29. Paolo Piscitelli focuses on the sculptural processand its evolution into a site-specific installation for theJohn M. O’Quinn Gallery. Piscitelli’s sculptures areoften in perpetual state of construction and destructionin which forms of metamorphosis and variations occur,using elements such as adhesive tape, clay, steam,foam and wood. For More Work More Space, Piscitelliwill create a wooden sculptural installation (SculpturePlay) and will premiere the video Labor #1, the first ofan ongoing series of sculptural video. Started in 2007this series shows the intimate geometry created by theartist’s hands, the clay and the camera that refer to theelemental practice of the sculptural act.

6. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com � �

This Museum pays tribute to African-American militaryhistory from the Revolutionary War to modern times.During the 1860s, soldiers of the 10th U.S. Cavalrywere nicknamed “Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fight-ing ability and bravery.

7. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org �The Impact of RacistIdeologies: JimCrow and theNuremberg Laws,on view thru August19. Contrary tocommon belief,Nazi Germany’slegal assault on the Jews between 1933 and 1945 wasnot unique in its racial character nor its segregationistaims. There are remarkable similarities betweenAmerica’s own Jim Crow laws and those in NaziGermany. As with many Nazi attacks against theJews, the Nazis took ideas and practices that werecommon in their own and other cultures and radical-ized them to suit their needs. This exhibit will examinethe Jim Crow laws – with examples from Houston’s seg-regationist past – and the Nuremberg laws.

8. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTONwww.cmhouston.org � � ��

Instructables: Made in Your Mind, on view thruNovember 4, is based on the concepts of Instructablesand similar websites. The exhibit explores the quintes-sential question – What can this be? – and encouragesyou to build objects out of easily accessible or foundmaterials. Gain understanding between invention andinnovation and apply the creative process to devices,procedures, games and other pursuits.

9. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org � � �

Cells: The Universe Inside Us, on viewthru August 26, gives visitors achance to see what happensinside their bodies every day.Walk through a giant cell, per-form virtual experiments, makeprotein shapes with your shadowand more!

10. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCEwww.hmns.org � � ��

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, on view thruSeptember 3, showcases more than 300 artifactsretrieved from Titanic’s debris field. The Titanic’s com-pelling human stories are told through authentic arti-facts and exacting re-creations of the ship’s interior.Delicate bottles of perfume, china bearing the logo ofthe White Star Line and many other objects collectedfrom the wreck site offer poignant connections to livesabruptly ended or forever changed by one of theworld’s greatest maritime tragedies.

11. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org � � ��

They’re baaaacck! Orkin presents DINOSAURS! Onview thru September 3. Animatronic dinosaurs move,roar and even spit water. This year the exhibit featurestwice the fun with twice the dinosaurs, including speciesthat were once found in Texas, with all but two found inour region.

12. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org � �

Yasuaki Onishi: New Installation, on view thru July27, features commissioned work of Japanese artistYasuaki Onishi. The site-specific installation coincideswith the Grand Opening of the Asia Society TexasCenter’s new Houston headquarters designed byYoshio Taniguchi. In his “reverse of volume” installa-tions, Onishi uses the simplest materials – translucentplastic sheeting, strings of black glue and fishing line –to create monumental forms that resemble mountainsor clouds floating in space. His process of “casting theinvisible” involves draping the sheeting over objects,which are removed to leave only their impressions.

13. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTONwww.mfah.org � � ��

American Made: 250 Years of American Art at theMFAH, on view thru September 16. This exhibition,held in the expansive Brown Foundation Galleries, willreveal the depth,breadth and richnessof the MFAH’s holdingsin this period ofAmerican artistic inno-vation, from the 18thto the mid-20th centu-ry. This exhibition willexperiment with the

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integration of decorative arts as well as artworks inother media into the American paintings and sculpturecollection; will highlight particular strengths of the col-lection as well as new acquisitions; and will, quite sim-ply, put more of the collection on view.

14. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org � � �

PERSPECTIVES 179: Alvin Baltrop, on view thruOctober 21. Perspectives 179: Alvin Baltrop is the firstmajor museum exhibition of work by this African-American photographer. This survey features vintagephotographs and rare archival material created by theNew York-based artist from the late 1960s until hisdeath in 2004. This exhibition serves to introduce audi-ences to Baltrop’svisionary talent as aphotographer whocaptured the beautyand decay of someof this country’smost iconic urbanlandscapes.

15. THE JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON www.junghouston.org � �

Founded in 1958, The Jung Center is a nonprofit edu-cational institution dedicated to the continuing educa-tion of the human spirit through psychology, the artsand the humanities.

16. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org � � ��

The Czech Center Museum Houston works to preserve,record and celebrate the language, scholarship andarts of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia.

17. JOHN C. FREEMAN WEATHER MUSEUM www.weathermuseum.org � � ��

Explore animal habitats in the Interactive Climate Zone,touch a tornado, learn how to make your own hurri-cane preparedness kit and be a weather reporter forWRC-TV. The museum houses nine permanent exhibitsand offers many exciting programs including weathercamps, Boy/Girl Scout badge classes, teacher work-shops, birthday parties and weather labs.

18. ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER www.asiasociety.org � � ��

Treasures of Asian Art: A Rockefeller Legacy, on viewthru September 16, is an exhibition of 60 works fromone of the finest collections of Asian art in the UnitedStates. Selected from the Mr. and Mrs. John D.Rockefeller III Collection of traditional Asian art of theAsia Society Museum in New York, the exhibitionincludes outstanding examples of bronze and stonesculpture and exquisite ceramics. Treasures of AsianArt explores these stunning works by placing them inthe context of American collecting of Asian art in thepost-World War II period, specifically the collectingpractice of Asia Society’s founder, John D. RockefellerIII, and his wife, Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller.

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for art’ssake

Interview by Lance Scott WalkerPhotography by Gabriella Nissen

ith a career as long and diverse as yours, with so many worksin so many places all over the world, how do you approach aretrospective like the one coming up next year?Basically, we’re doing it in three museums, because each of the

pieces I do are large, so if you want to do 18 works, that means you can do six largeones in three museums, so it’s approaching it by taking a large general work, andeach of the museums has different works out of the same period so that each of themis unique. And that helps cover things all the better.

How do you feel out a space? What do you look for in a space?It depends on if I’m doing a piece that takes any light from outside. If not, it mattersless except for size. If it has the ability to work with the light that I want to. The bigthing is I need a little distance from you to be able to have this quality of at first see-ing light in a very sort of physical and material way and then have it sort of dissolveinto its more ephemeral qualities. Then you can see it in both ways at the same time,for a period of time. Since you have this quality of… sort of seeing the magical qual-ity that it can have, but still seeing it as we see light, which we don’t see it as a thing.So I give it thingness, but then I want to also remind you that it is something we feel.I’ve always felt that it was being ephemeral.

There’s so many different ways that we perceive light of late, with computers inour lives the way they are. Do you feel like people are taking appropriate timewith your works? Do you feel like they’re taking less time with it, or more timewith it, whenever they see your exhibits?Well, you know, these are pieces that kind of unfold over a period of time. It’s bestif they take about an hour, so that’s kind of been something that does change, butnot that quickly. But it’s changing as the sun does, so it’s nice that people give it thattime. And you know… if people don’t, that’s their business. This isn’t an art that’s foreverybody.

Have there been any technological developments in the past decade that havechanged the way you do things, that have changed your approach or your tools?It’s certainly been a joy to get this new technology in light. It’s really changed lightand the ability to work with it in terms of coloration. I’ve always done that, but it wasmuch more difficult to do before. I used tungsten and halogen light that was filtered,so now it’s very much easier to do. And of course the computer control is nice, too,because instead of doing it the analog way, I can do it digitally. It’s faster and small-er, so it’s made the ability to do it with smaller fixtures that are less noticeable. Thereare ways that that’s been a great advance, but I thought it would come along soon-er when I was young. I didn’t think it would take this long, but it takes a market. Ittakes the consumer to want it to be able to then get these things to use. I was think-ing “we can get to the moon, but it’s very difficult to change the color of light.” Thatwas back in the ’60s. That’s all changed now, and I lived to see it, so that’s beenwonderful.

And once it changed, it changed really fast.Well, it can change, yeah. It has changed fast. In fact, it’s just like right now we’rein a situation much like computers, where the cost for these things is really just com-

ing down, and yet the ability of them is increasing a hundredfold. It’s quite some-thing. So that’s easier to use in art. Because art is something that has a limited budg-et. You don’t get everything you want, always. But then, this is something that… I’vebeen alive at the right time to see this happen.

Where does your work at the Roden Crater stand? Do you think it will open thisyear or next?No, it will be longer than that. This recent downturn has not been a pleasure for rais-ing funds, but I’m not in any different place than the museums are. Museums arehaving difficulty staying in business, so… we’re doing okay, but I’m not doing aswell as I hoped.

It’ll be done when you’re done.Yes! [laughs] You can do big projects, but it’s something that takes a lot of help, andpeople getting behind things to make them happen, and they’re all under stress.

Folks are looking forward to it.I can’t wait to see it myself. I’m one of the ones that wants to see that open, too.

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THESE ARE PIECES THATKIND OF UNFOLD OVER APERIOD OF TIME. IT’S BEST

IF THEY TAKE ABOUT ANHOUR, SO THAT’S KINDOF BEEN SOMETHINGTHAT DOES CHANGE,

BUT NOT THAT QUICKLY.

An exhibition of SIX HOLOGRAMS BY JAMES TURRELLis ongoing at Hiram Butler Gallery, 4520 Blossom Street.Tuesday through Saturday,10am–5pm until August 15. 713.863.7097 or www.hirambutler.com



nonprofit

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DUCATION ISINDISPENSIBLE FORPERSONAL AND

PROFESSIONAL DEVEL-OPMENT AND IS THE PRI-MARY VEHICLE BYWHICH ECONOMICALLYAND SOCIALLY DISAD-VANTAGED YOUTH CANLIFT THEMSELVES OUT OFPOVERTY TO BECOMENOT ONLY ACADEMICACHIEVERS, BUT PRO-DUCTIVE LEADERS OFSOCIETY. YET, STUDIESHAVE SHOWN THATINTERVENING SUPPORTSYSTEMS ARE CRITICALTO MAXIMIZE ACHIEVE-MENT.

Take for instance, the phenomenon of sports. Studies have shown thatyouth who participate in sports show improvement in school, for they areconstantly learning new skills, demonstrating those skills and learning howto work hard to achieve goals. These habits transfer to academic prepara-tion. Many sports programs even include academic components. Youth inlow-income urban and rural communities who often face difficult and per-sistent challenges benefit from involvement in sports by having access to con-sistent support and encouragement they might not receive in their homes,schools or communities. However, they often have limited access to sportsprograms and such resources.

Tennis Express, a full-service specialty retailer in Houston, and formerHouston Oiler and NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon understand the harshreality of such limited access and have both taken bold steps to make animpactful difference.

In recent days, Tennis Express, in partnership with the Houston TennisAssociation (HTA) and Houston’s National Junior Tennis and LearningProgram, launched “The Express Yourself Racquet Giveaway,” providinglocal youth age 10 and under with a free junior racquet (a $20 value) inexchange for their art, reading or writing submission to the National JuniorTennis League’s annual summer contest and successful completion of on-courtprogramming (a Certificate of Achievement is presented by Tennis Expressand a photo is taken of each child to commemorate his/her achievement in

the program). Brad Blume, tennis racquet giveaway visionary and founder of TennisExpress, works closely with HTA in supporting the game of tennis, its growth inHouston and rewarding youth for giving their best – on and off the court. Per HaroldGraham, committed volunteer for HTA, “HTA has offered junior tennis programs inpartnership with the City, surrounding counties and school districts in the area forover 20 years. What is most exciting is when an individual like Brad supports HTAwith the full weight of his business. HTA gains more strength with its public and pri-vate partners to build and grow the game of tennis in Greater Houston.”

ETTING INTO THE GAME OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS HAS NEVERBEEN MORE REWARDING FOR 10 DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING TWO FROMHOUSTON (i.e., one National Honor Society grad, hailing from Jack Yates High, raisedby a single mom and bound for Midwestern University and another graduate diagnosedwith Sickle Cell Beta-Thalassemia, determined to complete high school, and bound forLamar University). Scholarships were made possible through Warren Moon’s successful“12th Annual Sports Dream Bowl,” held the weekend of June 23, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV,benefiting the Urban Youth Scholarship Fund. Heralded as the premier cause-based athleteevent in Las Vegas, athletes, celebrities and other familiar faces (Julius “Dr. J” Erving,Michael Irvin, Cam Newton, Robert Horry, Von Miller and Dwight Freeney – to name a few)joined Moon to raise funds for higher education for disadvantaged youth who demonstrateoutstanding academic and community achievement. Following a star-studded scholarshipawards ceremony, students were treated to a fun-filled day of bowling and fellowship withathletes and celebrities. Per Moon, “In the current day where education costs are at an all-time high, it is important for those who’ve succeeded to help those who strive to achieve.At the Bowl, we are able to give the students a memorable and inspiring experience inaddition to the financial support.”

Game On!

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For more info about tennis programming in Houston, visit the HTA website at www.HoustonTennis.org.To learn more about the Sports Dream Bowl or to become involved, visit www.Sports1Marketing.com.

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UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN HOUSTON LARGELY BENEFIT FROM THE BENEVOLENCE OF SPORTS-DRIVEN ORGAN-IZATIONS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT, RESULTING IN FREE TENNISRACQUETS FOR SOME AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUN FELLOWSHIP WITH ALL-STAR ATHLETES FOR OTHERS.


Guests were greeted by a margarita pit stop stocked with buckets full of color-ful maracas as they entered the tented outdoor space decorated with rustic chan-deliers and colorful fiesta-themed centerpieces. Traditional Mexicanpaper flowers made for very folkloric decor as guests enjoyed a Latininspired three-course meal by Jackson andCompany. Partygoers cha-chaed in theirfiesta attire to the tunes ofChangoman featuring guitaristBilly Cohn from Houston andRobert Aaron and Ned Sublettewho flew in from New York City.

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EVENT SOUTH OF THE BORDERWHY 2012 GLASSELL SCHOOL OF ART BENEFIT AND AUCTIONWHERE 1001 BISSONNETWHEN MAY 11

Allison and David AyersGreg Fourticq, Amy Purvis, Terry Wayne Jones Lisa and Russell Sherrill

John and Cecile Puckett

Lane and Bob Schultz

David and Estela Cockrell



MUSEUMS

1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM www.1940airterminal.org8325 Travelair Rd. 713.454.1940

ART CAR MUSEUM www.artcarmuseum.com140 Heights Blvd. 713.861.5526

BLAFFER ART MUSEUM www.blaffer.org4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521

GALVESTON ARTS CENTERwww.galveston.com2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403

HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org1100 Bagby 713.655.1912

HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUMwww.houstonfiremuseum.org2403 Milam 713.524.2526

MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORYwww.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652

MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORYwww.hbu.edu7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997

ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org2401 Munger 713.926.6368

PROJECT ROW HOUSESwww.projectrowhouses.org2521 Holman 713.526.7662

STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTwww.stationmuseum.com1502 Alabama 713.529.6900

UNIVERSITY MUSEUMwww.tsu.edu/museum3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

ART HOUSES

18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099

AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY + BOUTIQUEwww.aerosolwarfare.com2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369

ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299

ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Thru August 31, Sky, Trees and Earth by Margaret Miller

ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530Thru August 31, Salon Style by Larry Bob Phillips

BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com4411 Montrose 713.520.9200Thru August 25, ArtHouston 2012

BERING & JAMES GALLERYwww.beringandjames.com805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101

BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954

BOOKER-LOWE GALLERYwww.bookerlowegallery.com4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541

CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com2219 Canal St. 713.228.3848

CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613

COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVEwww.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616

DAKOTA GALLERYwww.dakotaframing.com2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440

DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com5321 Feagan 713.542.3802Opens August 31, Enlight by Emily Sloan

DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151Thru August 31, ArtHouston 2012

DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com1724 Richmond 713.520.1200

DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346

DOMY BOOKSwww.domystore.com1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669

FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842

GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547

GALLERY SONJA ROESCHwww.gallerysonjaroesch.com2309 Caroline 713.659.5424Thru August 25, UNIT

GITE GALLERY www.thegitegallery.com2024 East Alabama St. 713.523.3311

GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405

GREEN HOUSE GALLERYwww.greenhouseartgallery.com716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462

GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701

H GALLERY www.hgallery.org617 W. 19th 713.417.4888

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com6900 S. Rice. 713.527.0523Thru September 30, Contemporary Watercolor Fine Art by Sirum Guan

HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info3517 Austin 713.718.6600

HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERYwww.hollywoodframegallery.com2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885

HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIESwww.hooksepsteingalleries.com2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718Thru August 16, Adjusted Memories by Deborah Ballard

HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERYwww.houstonlandmarkgallery.com1200 McKinney 713.927.8800

HOUSTON STUDIOS707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951

IMAGO DEI www.imagodeigallery.com2525 Robinson St. #100, 713.520.5557

INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com3901 Main St. 713.526.7800Thru August 18, New Paintings: Gallery Artists

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KINZELMAN ART CONSULTINGwww.kinzelmanart.com3909 Main St. 713.533.9923

KOELSCH GALLERYwww.koelschgallery.com703 Yale 713.626.0175Opens August 4, The Book and The Coverby Cisco Tucker Kolkmeier

LAURA RATHE FINE ARTwww.laurarathe.com2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700

LAURA U COLLECTIONwww.laurau.com1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

LAZZARA ART GALLERY www.gallerialazzara.com5400 Mitchelldale St. 713.681.0681

M2 GALLERY www.gallerymsquared.com339 W. 19th St. 713.861.6070

McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988Thru August 18, A Golden Time of Day: A ThematicGroup Exhibit

McMURTREY GALLERYwww.mcmurtreygallery.com3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238Thru August 31, Systematic Motion by Trey Egan

MEEK STUDIO & GALLERYwww.meekgallery.com1824 Spring St. #109, 713.259.9226

MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671

MIDTOWN ART CENTERwww.midtownartcenter.com3414 La Branch 713.521.8803

MONTROSE ART SOCIETYwww.montroseartsociety.com4715 Main St. 713.316.0402

MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911Thru August 18, Woven Landscapesby Bethany Johnson

MOTHER DOG STUDIOSwww.motherdogstudios.com720 Walnut 713.229.9760

NAU-HAUS GALLERYwww.texascollaborative.com223 E. 11th St. 713.261.1409

NEW GALLERY www.newgalleryhouston.com3225 Milam St. 713.520.7053Opens August 6, Classic Abstraction, a group exhibit

NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664

O’KANE GALLERY www.uhd.eduOne Main St. @ UHD 713.221.8042

PARKERSON GALLERYwww.parkersongallery.com3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945

PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122

POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com5102 Center St. 713.868.9337

POST GALLERY www.postgallery.comBy appointment only. 713.622.4241

RECORD RANCH GALLERY www.cactusmusictx.com2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272

REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532Thru August 27, Countenance by Kyle Farley

RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074

RUDOLPH PROJECTS I ARTSCAN GALLERYwww.rudolphprojects.com1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836

S & T ART & DESIGN www.sandtartanddesign.com2424 Sawyer Heights 281.250.4889

SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313

SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330

SPRING ST. STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082

STUDIO SEVEN1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555

TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.org333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213Thru August 3, Enmascarados: Homage to Lucha Libre

THE ARTFUL CORNERwww.theartfulcorner.com3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278

THORNWOOD GALLERYwww.thornwoodgallery.com2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278

VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERYwww.vaughanchristopher.com1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977Thru August 31, Justin Garcia

WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966

WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082

XNIHILO GALLERY www.xnil.org2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846

ZARPOSH INDIA GALLERY www.zarposhindia.com5910 Southwest Fwy. 713.668.2948

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INDIE FILMS ALL OVERAs I plopped down to see an indie flick (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) last monthat the Edwards Weslayan, I was fascinated by their “Go Big or Go Home” campaignto encourage moviegoers to see films on the big screen – and I’m encouraging youto do the same: Please try to see films on the big screen as much as possible, the wayfilmmakers intended them to be screened. I was surprised that the mainstream theatrehad scored that particular indie flick, but as new manager (and movie critic) MartinDuran told me, it’s been happening more lately, so be sure to check all theatres whenlooking for films of substance. And if you’re nervous they won’t have interesting farein the concession stands, doncha worry: They’ve got some espresso drinks and exot-ic teas. It’s not Sundance or the River Oaks, but it’s a start. Speaking of those two the-atres, here’s what they have on the books for August: Sundance Houston (www.sun-dancecinemas.com) has Kumare (8/3-9); A Cat in Paris (8/10-16); The Imposter(8/17-24); and Dark Horse (8/24-30). The River Oaks(www.landmarktheatres.com) has several midnighters lined up: Pulp Fiction (8/3 and8/4); The Room (8/10); The Rocky Horror Picture Show (8/11); and one of my per-sonal faves, Dazed and Confused (8/17 and 8/18). They are also still showing themagical film Beasts of the Southern Wild and Killer Joe (8/10, pictured), featuringMatthew McConaughey as a Texas murderer.

BRAT PACKERS AND HUSTLERSPack plenty of ice and cold drinks so you can brave theheat at Miller Outdoor Theatre (www.milleroutdoorthe-atre.com) where they’re taking a bow to “Brat Pack” filmswith Sixteen Candles (8/21); The Breakfast Club (8/22);and Pretty in Pink (8/23). NCM Fathom Events(www.fathomevents.com) is premiering two live broad-

casts this month: DCI 2012: Big, Loud & Live 9, about the 2012 Drum CorpsInternational World Championship Prelims (8/9, pictured) and RiffTrax Live:“Manos” The Hands of Fate (8/16), in which the goofy stars of “Mystery ScienceTheatre 3000” will take on what they consider the worst film ever. The ContemporaryArts Museum (www.camh.org) is co-hosting with the Aurora Picture Show a VideoJam on 8/23 (sadly, their CINEPLEX was dismantled this month). The annual“Summer Israeli Film Showcase” (www.erjcc.org) wraps up on 8/23 with the 1972film The Policeman, and 14 Pews (www.14pews.org) is showing Trouble the Water(8/29), which is the story of 2 hustlers-turned-heroes dealing with the aftermath ofHurricane Katrina.

ANIME AND LOST ARTISTSSummer is not quite over yet (well, really, it won’t be overuntil October…) so if you have kids and are looking forfun films with flair, look no further. The Museum of FineArts, Houston (www.mfah.org) is wrapping up their pop-ular “Reel Kids” program with The Adventures of PrinceAchmed (8/2) and films from the Aurora Picture Show(www.aurorapictureshow.org) summer 2012 “BootCamp” (8/4). The Aurora staff is bravely letting littleankle-biters into their groovy new space for the “I Can Do

Anything! Popcorn Kids Film Screening” (8/24). Yours truly was the curator and Ican’t wait for you to see these unique films – one is about a child with a hole in hishead and another features a hop-scotchin’, ruby slipper-ed redhead (nope, it’s notme!). The MFAH has a great adult lineup, too: They are wrapping up their “Castlesin the Sky” Japanese anime series of newly struck 35mm prints of films from StudioGhibli which includes Hayao Miyazaki on its roster (films screen through 8/19) andthey are premiering several films, including Lost Bohemia (8/11, pictured) about theeviction of artists from apartments above Carnegie Hall that had been open for overa century to artists such as Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando.

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moviesBy Sarah Gish

ART FILMS ARE GOOD FOR THESOUL…TAKE A FRIEND TO ONE.



MARTIAL ARTS:TIMBERLINEFITNESS STUDIOTaekwondo can be very traditional,but also a dynamic sport. On thetraditional side, students learn self-defense plus traditional tenets likecourtesy, integrity and respect. As asport Taekwondo has two mainstyles, ITF and WTF (aka OlympicStyle Sparring). At Timberline, chil-dren have the advantage of learn-ing all these styles plus more. Theprogram runs year-round, but in the

summer and during other school breaks there are special classes offered suchas: personal training, general fitness, rock climbing, boxing, kickboxing, tum-bling and Japanese Kata. The program focuses on each child’s individual abili-ties and once they’ve been assessed they are encouraged to master their skillsas well as achieve better self-esteem, confidence and discipline. 3939 Montrose Boulevard, 713.523.7007 | www.timberlinefitness.com

SPORTS TRAINING:PRO DYNAMIC FITNESSPro Dynamic Youth Fitness Programs,coached by a former NFL defensiveback, offers personal and grouptraining to youth ages 8–17. They

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CAPOEIRA:BRAZILIAN ARTS FOUNDATION

Learning a discipline such as Capoeira at anearly age is an invaluable experience for any

child. Capoeira is the national treasure of Brazil, a unique Afro-Brazilian mar-tial art played in a ‘roda,’ or circle, between two players. But don’t be fooledby the word “play” – the game challenges physical agility and coordination,as well as strategy and interaction. Students learn the physical art, as well ashow to play music (an essential component of the game) on a variety of instru-ments, sing and speak Portuguese. All of these skills add to the expressive andcreative nature of Capoeira and engages participants in a full-body workout.1133 E. 11th Street, 713.862.3300 | www.brazilianarts.org

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WITH RATES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND DIABETES SKYROCKETING INRECENT YEARS, IT’S IMPERATIVE WE GET CHILDREN OFF THE COUCH ANDINTO A MORE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. GETTING YOUR CHILDREN ACTIVE NOWWILL NOT ONLY HELP THEM ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS LATER IN LIFE, ITWILL BOOST THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. JUST MAKE IT FUN! INCORPORATINGGROUP FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR CHILDREN IN A WAY THAT ENGAGESTHEM AND KEEPS THEM INTERESTED AND CHALLENGED IS THE KEY. HEREARE SOME GREAT HOUSTON PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM.

DANCE: PLANET FUNK ACADEMYThey specialize in hip-hop and urban dance classes, butalso offer break dancing and contemporary/jazz. Withall different ages and levels of experience, everyone issure to fit right in. Classes are instructed by top-of-the-linechoreographers insuring kids will learn the best style, coor-dination, rhythm, performance endurance and athletictechniques that they possibly can. All classes are open towalk-ins with no pre-registration or commitments needed.Just come and go as you please! The classes are ongoingand have no start/end date, so you can come in any dayand get your groove on. 5731 Logan Lane, 713.802.1772 | www.planetfunkacademy.com

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LET’S SEE, FLOORING THAT IS BOTH HISTORICAL AND SUSTAINABLE PLUS IT’S SOURCEDDIRECTLY FROM LOCAL HOMES BEING TORN DOWN? YES, PLEASE. THERE ARE MANYLARGE COMPANIES MARKETING WOOD THAT IS “SUSTAINABLY HARVESTED” BUT MANYOF THESE CLAIMS ARE MISREPRESENTED (OR “GREEN WASHED”). NOTHING IS MORE SUS-TAINABLE THAN WOOD SALVAGED DIRECTLY FROM LOCAL URBAN SOURCES.

New Living stocks a vastline of reclaimed lumber.Working with dumpsterdivers like Joseph Fowlerfrom Forest Construction,The Woodshop of Texasand New Living’s ownCooper Meader’s – it ispossible to salvage woodfrom old barns, warehous-es, lakes and mills intobeautiful hardwood floorsand furniture. This springCooper pulled out a log from Lake Travis thathad been petrified over the last hundredyears. He turned this piece into a beautiful,one-of-a-kind coffee table. Not only are theseproducts 100% recycled but they are alsoformaldehyde free and safe for your family.Many companies market sustainable woodand then seal it with toxic stains and sealers,completely ignoring the environmental healthaspects of the green movement.

New Living offers reclaimed white oak andreclaimed antique heart of pine flooring. Mostof the white oak comes from nineteenth centu-ry barns and warehouses in the Midwest,while the majority of the antique pine comesfrom old factories and warehouses.

These buildings date back toas early as 1820 and as lateas 1920, which minimizeschemical additives, maximizeswood strength and durability,and adds unique historicalcharacter to your home. It alsomeans that no new trees wereharmed in the making of yourflooring.

After choosing between oakand pine, remodelers can

specify their preferred level of “character” ofthe planks, ranging from nearly perfect tobeautifully imperfect – featuring nail holes andother deep scarring. Once installed, the woodis finished with a beautiful and healthyEuropean oil finish in your color choice.

STILL NOT SURE IF RECLAIMED WOOD ISRIGHT FOR YOU? Come by New Living andview some antique pine and white oak floor-ing installations on the display stage. Andeven more importantly, the next time one ofyour neighbors is tearing town an old home tobuild something new, please call New Living,Habitat for Humanity, or ask around for any-one who is interested in salvaging old wood.

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1. CLAUDETTE HILLIARD • What was the best concert you ever attended?Willie Nelson, Fourth of July Picnic in early 70’s.

• What is your favorite movie? Singin’ in the Rain.• How would you describe your style?Somewhere between sweaty and not sweaty.

• What is the last book you read? Franklin and Eleanor.• Do you own more shoes or purses?I have 15 pair of workout shoes…so, shoes.

2. GABRIELA GERHART• If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be? Ellen DeGeneres. • What is one thing you can’t live without? Love.• Who is your favorite musician? Andrea Bocelli.• What was the best concert you ever attended?It was the second month after I had arrived to the US, Depeche Mode concert.

3. DANA HOWARD• What’s your favorite trend? Geek Chic, big plastic eyewear.• If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?If I were a little taller I would not have to wear such high heels.

• Where is your favorite place to hang out?For some quiet time – Central Market, second floor, reading a book.

• Where do you plan to go on your next vacation? Cape Town, South Africa.

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vault houston/gyrotonic® houstonOWNER AMY ELL1824 SPRING ST. #124., HOUSTON, TX 77007 | 713.880.8161 | WWW.GYROTONICHOUSTON.COM

YEARS IN OPERATION 14.5 – all 14.5 offering Pilates,added Gyrotonic and Thai Massage 12 years ago, addedaerial arts training 4 years ago.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS BUSINESS? I went into col-lege as a professional modern dancer but had an unsup-portive father (he didn’t see the future in art...hmmmmm) soI studied physical therapy for two years and then because ofmy touring schedule (you can take the art degree away fromthe girl but you can’t take the artist out of the girl) I switchedto exercise physiology. Pilates and Gyrotonic were just anextension of my dance career. The aerial portion has beenmy passion (I’ve been performing in the air since 1989*gulp*). It took me awhile to bring aerial to Houston … butnow it’s here!

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU? Oh, my … my teachers,my students, my daughter, other artists/people daring to venture out of their comfort zone … I find inspirationeverywhere.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER STUDIOS?Well … I don’t know of any other aerial arts studios in theHouston area. We are in the process of putting Houston onthe map for aerial training. I am a part of a group that willbecome a national organization focusing on safety in aerial training.

Oh, and we are set up for performances! We do 4-8 performances a year!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITES THINGS GYRO-RELATED RIGHT NOW? Gyro-related … moderndance on the Gyrotonic tower … SO much fun! The towerbecomes your dance partner.

As for aerial, besides my passionfor my current dance piece,“Thread” (I have a professionalperforming company that is alsohoused under this roof) on fabricand fabric type swings, I amworking on an aerial piece on agiant spiral Christmas tree forour holiday showcase.

NEW AERIAL CLASSES COMING IN THE FALL: VauLtAerial Rope™ and VauLtAerial Tippy Lyra™.


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PLACE FOR COFFEE Catalina CITY TO SHOP NY TRAVEL DESTINATIONEverywhere! I am setting up aerial programs in Germany,

Iceland and Costa Rica before year’s end! Love it!

5 TIPS FOR ACHIEVING YOUR PERFECT PRACTICE1. Patience with where you are now.2. Perseverance – if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

3. A positive outlook.4. Cross training/stretching. (I encourage aspiring aerialists to combine yoga/ Gyrotonic/Air-Tone™/stretching program and their aerial classes for injury prevention.)

5. Training frequency 2-–3x a week if you want to progress. (1x a week to merely look buff!)



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Although I am generally not a fan offlats, these bad boys have becomemy daily comfort this summer.BALENCIAGA T-STRAP SANDAL.www.balenciaga.com

I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE COLOR RUN ON NOVEMBER 11TH. THIS RACEIS MORE ABOUT FUN THAN COMPETITION. BASICALLY YOU STARTOUT WEARING WHITE (THAT’S A RULE) AND YOU END UP “LOOKINGLIKE YOU FELL INTO A WILLY WONKA, TIE-DYED VAT OF COLOREDGOODNESS.” EACH KILOMETER IS ASSOCIATED WITH A COLOR, ASYOU HIT THAT KM YOU GET BLITZED BY THAT COLOR. DON’T WORRY:THE DYES ARE 100% NATURAL AND SAFE. IF THIS DOESN’T SOUNDLIKE FUN, YOU NEED TO LOOSEN UP. WWW.THECOLORRUN.COM

I hate feeling like I have no control over my household, computer orlife. And lately, I feel so inundated with stuff. Both tangible and in atechnical cloud that invisibly follows me everywhere, adding 50lbs tomy total weight. It wakes me up at night sometimes wanting to organ-

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aving represented Team USA three times for men’s Track &Field and having already set foot on the Olympic stage twice,Darvis Patton, who prefers to be called “Doc,” is expected tobring a veteran presence to London at the 4x100m relay. And

the Dallas native is OK with it.

Patton explains how this time around he’s been searching deep with-in to see how he can improve from years past. Asking himself thingslike “how can I be a tenth of a second faster,” which in his sport is alight year. Although he’s no novice to the sport and the Olympics,he’s still charged with a lot of pressure heading into the Games. “Ihaven’t had a lot of luck with the relays lately; I’ve been a part ofthe mishaps,” Patton admits as he recalls being labeled the “blackcat” by fans. “We owe it, especially myself as I can’t speak foreveryone else, to the fans of Team USA a gold medal, a finishedrelay. We want to show the world that the U.S Track & Field men’steam is #1.”

The U.S. Men’s 4x100m relay team hasn’t finished a relay since2007, and Patton has been at the helm of those botched batonpasses and other disqualifications in 2008, 2009 and again in2011. “I’m blessed beyond belief to get another shot at the Olympics. I feelI’ve been given another chance to bring success to U.S. Track &Field. Other athletes wished they didn’t strike out at their last at-batin the College World Series, but I’m lucky enough for a chance tocorrect that wrong,” Patton explains.

Coming off one of the fastest times of his career, Patton urges fans tokeep the faith for him and his teammates. “Everyone’s rightfully call-ing London ‘redemption’ and I’m just happy to be a part of it,” hesays. Quick to be humble, Patton credits much of his success to histeammates, coaches, family and even his massage therapist.

Patton holds a silver medal from his showing back in 2004 inAthens (along with three other medals from the WorldChampionships and Pan Am Games) and declares he’s going toreturn home to Texas with more. “I need more of those. I’m cominghome with more hardware this time – preferably gold,” he affirms.“I’m extremely blessed to be where I am. You have a better chanceof winning the lottery than making an Olympic team – with that Ijust may go play the lottery. After I win another medal,” he chuckles.

Follow Patton and his Olympic quest on Twitter @Doc_Patton.

SPRINTER LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION IN LONDON

DOC PATTON

By Jayme Lamm | Photography by Victah Sailer

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AT 26, THE HOUSTON OLYMPIAN IS AMONG THE OLDEST GYMNASTS TO BE COMPETING IN LONDON. INTENT ONDEFYING CONVENTION, THE 5’1” POWERHOUSE IS SET ONWINNING AGAIN. AND AGAIN.

The U.S. team won the bronze medal in Beijing in 2008and you got silver. Do you think these will be yourlast Olympic Games?The only plans I have for after the Olympics are to keep going. Ifeel like I still have gas in the tank. I’d like to go another four yearsand make the team in Brazil. There are very few male gymnasts thatcontinue until they’re 30 years old – that’s how old I’ll be in 2016.Most guys retire when they’re right out of college when they’re, like,21 or 22 years old. But I feel like I’m not the typical gymnast.

What are your goals this time?I believe our team is good enough to be the Olympicchampion. The United States gymnastics team has notwon the Olympic gold medal since 1984 and Ithink we have the talent to do it. Japan andChina are going to be very tough to beat.I want to lead the team so we canaccomplish that goal. That’s my numberone goal. Anything after that will be abonus.

As a man, do you think doinggymnastics affected yoursocial life growing up?I’ve always loved gymnastics andpeople have always accepted meas the gymnast. It’s kind of myidentity. Even in high school,people knew me as the little guywho was awesome at gymnas-tics. I accepted that role andalways enjoyed being thatperson. My best friends arethe gymnasts who compete bymy side.

What made you so focusedthat you never quit?I enjoy a challenge. I feel thatGod has given me the right bodyand the right mind for this sport.My parents put me in this sportbecause I was a hyperactive kid and

they wanted me to burn some energy. Come to find out it was theperfect fit for me. Since the day I started when I was four I’ve neverwanted to quit. Sometimes you get injuries and sometimes it’sreally tough but overall I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

Do you play any other sports in your spare time?Every now and then I’ll play a round of golf but I’m not anygood at it! I love to ride motorcycles; I’ve got 2 sport bikes. Mywife rides with me. I’m really into cars and video games. ButI’ve never really had time to play other sports.

What are some of the perks of winning an Olympic medal?My life changed in every way, shape and form after winning the

silver medal in 2008. From the recognition that I get, tohow little kids in the sport act around me. I still see

myself as just a normal guy. When I’m around10- and 11-year-old boys, they look up

to me like people look up to KobeBryant and LeBron James.Also, I feel like I understandnow what it takes toaccomplish a goal, tomake a dream cometrue. I understand howto devote every bit oftime towards some-thing, and I now feellike I can help peo-ple reach for agoal and make itcome true.

What’s youradvice formak ingdreams cometrue?My adviceto people allthe time isfirst and fore-most to set agoal. Then,don’t let any-thing get inyour way. I knowit sounds cliché,but it’s very true. Alot of us that havereached our goals,we are very persistent.

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CHRISTINA LOUKASMAKING WAVES BUT NO SPLASH

What are you thinking in that momentbefore you jump?Before I go out, I talk to my coach who gives me acouple cues to think about when I’m on the board. Ithink about those few things, take a deep breathand let my body do the rest. I try not to overthink it.

You are from Illinois. Why train in Texas?I was ready to change programs because I trainedat Indiana University for six years and felt I neededa new environment and a new pair of eyes to watchme and help me with my technique. I knew therewas a really good coach in The Woodlands –Kenny Armstrong, who was Laura Wilkinson’scoach. She won the gold medal in 2000 Olympics.I knew Kenny and thought he would be a good fitfor me.

What do people not know about your sport? I don’t think people realize how much a diver has totrain. We only compete five dives in a competition,so people always ask, ‘So what do you do at prac-tice?’ Well, I practice those five dives like 70 times. Itrain twice a day, Monday through Friday. I spendabout three hours in the morning, and in the after-noon I have another water workout. It’s really time-consuming.

You have Greek heritage and are goingto the Olympics. Any thoughts?My dad was born in Greece and came over whenhe was 4. I grew up Greek Orthodox. It’s kind oflike the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” – allthe words, you know, come from a Greek word! TheOlympics come from Greece…My dad is reallyproud of me for making it.

You are at the beach. One-piece or bikini? Bikini.

By Nadia Michel Photography by Mitchell Haaseth/NBC Olympics

You placed 9th in the 2008 BeijingOlympics. What is your goal

for London 2012?In 2008, my goal was to make the finalsbecause that’s what I knew I was capable

of doing. This time around, I definitelywant to go for the gold medal, or top

three. Any kind of medal would be good!No matter what you do in the air, it allcomes down to getting the right entry inthe water. And getting no splash. That’s

how you get 10s. The point of diving is todo a really hard dive and get in thewater with no water splashing up.

How did you end up becoming a diver?I did gymnastics for so long and got kindof burned out. I was a little kid and it wastaking my whole life so I wanted some-

thing that was more fun and not asintense. I started diving and was doingreally well at it so quickly. I made it to

Nationals the first year I tried. It was aneasy transition. I was about 12 years old.

Why did you choose’the 3m springboard?

The 10m platform is a little too high forme. I had to do it in college but I never

really enjoyed it up there. I mean you arestanding 33 ft. above the water and look-

ing down and thinking‘this is really high!’

“I PRACTICE THOSE FIVEDIVES LIKE, 70 TIMES”



the LOPEZFACTOR

This is your fourth time at the Olympics.What are your goals this time around?I was 21 the first time, but it still feelslike the first time. I’ve been to theOlympics in 2000 (Gold), 2004 (Gold)and 2008 (Bronze), when I made his-tory. I definitely want to get anotherGold medal this year.

Do you think this will be your lasttime? I thought the first time was going tobe the last, but it was a feeling Iwanted to have again. I’ll try againin 2016 if I still have the physicalability! But a lot of things are put onthe line over 4 years…

How has Taekwondo affected yoursocial life?I didn’t go to my prom. You can’t belike everyone else when you are train-

ing for the Olympics. You have tostay focused. A lot of my

friends are married or havekids. Other friends want togo out late and they don’tunderstand the commit-ment. My parents have

also sacrificed.

How intense is your training right beforethe big games?I start training 2 to 3 times a day. I have anOlympic weightlifting strategy, for example.There’s a lot that goes into preparing.

What kind of things do you eat to fuelyour workouts and your 6’3” frame? I add protein shakes because I have a fastmetabolism and I have to maintain myweight. But I stay away from fried foods.

How do you make a living being anOlympic athlete?Unlike other countries, the U.S. does notsubsidize us. So we rely on sponsors andwe also have two gyms where we offerclasses.

You appeared in People magazine’s “50Hottest Bachelors” in 2004. How did thatchange your life?They asked me to be the “Bachelor” onABC a couple years ago, but I just didn’thave it in me to do it. I’m currently consid-ering other interesting TV offers, but I’m notsure I can talk about them yet. Taekwondois still my passion.

STEVEN LOPEZ 33the LOPEZFACTOR

I THOUGHT THE FIRST TIME WAS GOING TO BE THELAST, BUT IT WAS A FEELING I WANTED TO HAVE AGAIN

By Nadia MichelPhotography by Sofia van der Dys | Assitant Aaron CourtlandHair + Makeup by Edward SanchezClothing by Lululemon www.lululemon.com

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT. DIANA ANDSTEVEN LOPEZ ARE HEADED BACK TOTHE OLYMPICS TO ADD YET ANOTHER JEWEL TO THEIRTAEKWONDO CROWNS. OLDERBROTHER JEAN IS OLYMPIC COACH,WHILE BROTHER MARK – A 2008 SILVERMEDALIST – IS JOINING THEM AS THEIROFFICIAL TRAINING PARTNER. OFTDUBBED THE “FIRST FAMILY OFTAEKWONDO,” THE LOPEZ SIBLINGSARE POISED TO SOLIDIFY THAT TITLE.



This will be your secondnd time to the Olympics.How is it different this time?

Going into Beijing four years ago was a dream of mine. Icame home with the bronze. This time I’m going to have fun,to seize the day. I think I could come home with the goldmedal. I’m more driven and focused, you know. It’s justanother competition.

Who is your biggest threat?All the girls are high-level competitors, but I am the only return-ing Olympic medalist going into London. Our weight is up to125 lbs., so some girls don’t come back because they can’tmake the weight. Taipei or China would be my main competi-tors, but I’m not worried because I know no girl trains harderthan I do, especially having three older brothers who areOlympic champions.

Tell me about your training schedule?There are different rules and regulations in our sport this timearound – now it’s electronic chest protectors rather than the refsscoring our points. We have little sensors on our feet and on thechest protector, so a lot of people are kicking to the face, since it isthree points, rather than one point for the chest. My game changedbecause of that, you have to get your foot in the right place. I trainanywhere from 4 to 6 hours per day. Saturday, I do a Bikram yogaclass and Sunday I have to do something to keep my metabolismgoing, like maybe walking around the park.

Have you ever had to use your skills in real life?Ha! Ha! No, never! But this one time, when I was about 20, my friendleft her keys in the car so I kicked the window out. But I do use myTaekwondo as a bar trick: I can kick a bottle off of someone’s head!

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by Vladimir Ambia

THIS MONTH I WANT TO HELP YOU WITH ICLOUD. HERE ARE SOME STEPSON HOW TO SET UP AND ENJOY THIS FREE APPLE® SERVICE. AS WITH ANYNEW SERVICE YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP OF ALL OFYOUR CONTACTS AND CALENDAR DATA. DON’T FORGET TIME MACHINE®

DOES THIS AUTOMATICALLY.

1- First you will need to make sure you are currently runningiOS 5 and Lion (10.7).2- Use your current Apple ID (iTunes® account) to activateiCloud. *iCloud will provide you with a free @me.com email,but you don’t have to use it if you don’t want to.

3- Activate iCloud on all of your iOS devices viaSettings/iCloud tab. On your Mac®, go to system prefer-ences and select iCloud, and you are ready to rock androll!4 - For more thorough information, go towww.apple.com/icloud/setup/ios.html iCloud tips.Now that you have iCloud, you have the option to back

up to the cloud. You can buy more space if you need to.

iPhone® tipsComing soon to iOS devices is iOS 6. You willbe able to insert a photo or video from withinmail; you no longer have to go to the photosapp. This works for iPhone and iPad®.

If you want to scroll FAST to the top in Safari®,Mail, Contacts and other apps, just tap at thestatus bar and, boom, you are done!

Unlearn wordsTHE iPHONE HAS THE CAPABILITY TO LEARN NEW WORDS IFTHEY ARE USED OFTEN. But somehow, something went wrong some-where – whenever I try to type “the,” my iPhone auto-corrects it to “Tge”instead. Unfortunately, there’s no way to unlearn particular words. The diction-ary can only be reset back to factory settings – it will wipe all learned words

and start from scratch. I figured that’s not as bad as getting“Tge” every time. Here’s how to do it:

Enter Settings.Hit General.Scroll down and tap on Reset.Tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary.



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E RECENTLY MET UP WITH RAYMOND COOPER OF FINISH STRONGSPORTS, RIGHT ACROSS MEMORIAL PARK OFF WESTCOTT, TO

LEARN ABOUT THE FINISH STRONG SPORTS (FSS) FIT PROCESS DESIGNED TOENSURE EACH PERSON FINDS THE BEST FITTING SHOE WITHIN THE CORRECTFOOTWEAR CATEGORY. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SHOE WILL NOT ONLYINCREASE COMFORT BUT ALSO PREVENT INJURIES.

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DO CONSIDER USAGE INTENTIONS. DIFFERENT SHOES ARE MADE FOR DIFFERENTUSERS. TYPE OF ACTIVITY AND DISTANCE, WHETHER IT’S MARATHON TRAINING, A 5KOR 10K ROAD RACE, A TRIATHLON OR A WALKING EVENT CAN PLAY A ROLE IN PROP-ER FOOTWEAR SELECTION. LIKEWISE, THE SURFACE, WHETHER IT’S A TRAIL, TRACK,TREADMILL OR ROAD, CAN ALSO INFLUENCE FOOTWEAR SELEC-TION. DON’T JUST PICK A SHOE BY LOOKS.

Do UNDERSTAND BIOMECHANICS. What does that mean, you ask?Cooper shares: “Using gait analysis we gain an understanding of an individ-ual’s pronation (inward roll of foot) tendency, enabling us to guide eachguest to the correct footwear category.” Footwear is classified at FinishStrong Sports by the degree of stability it provides. There are basicallythree categories of shoes and feet. Whether it’s a Motion Control (highstability) shoe, a Structured Cushioning (moderate or mild stability) shoeor a Neutral Cushioning (little or no stability) shoe, it is crucial to correct-ly match the degree of stability a shoe provides with the degree of stabilitythat an individual needs.

IT’S COOL TO__________________get the perfect fit!

DO learn about foot characteristics. FSS uses a comprehensive approach program to gather data related to archtype and foot width. Cooper’s staff talks to each client and looks at their feet to learn about any injuries or inconsis-tencies that need to be taken into account (neuromas, bunions, sensitive areas, etc.). If you use or are consideringthe use of over-the-counter inserts or custom orthotics, this too will factor into the conversation. All of this is impor-tant information to consider when selecting a shoe. Within each footwear category, different shoes are constructedto match particular foot types, as well as to accommodate orthotics.

DON’T JUST STROLL OUT WITH YOUR NEW PURCHASE!DO RUN OR WALK IN EACH SHOE ONSITE IN ORDER TO GET ATRUE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW EACH SHOE FEELS AND PERFORMS WHILE IT IS BEING USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.

Don’t go with a tight or too small fit.This can lead to black nails or the loss

of nails altogether.



DESCRIPTION OF A NORMAL GAITThe gait cycle describes the move-ment of the foot from heel strike tomidstance to toe off for runners andwalkers. Heel strike is the initial point ofcontact for most runners and all walkers(some runners may be forefoot strikers). It is thepoint of highest impact, generating a force three to six times greater than a per-son’s bodyweight. Midstance is where stability becomes critical. Ideal biome-chanics place the foot in a stable (neutral) position at midstance. This provides astable platform as the foot begins to propel itself forward (toe off). Toe off is thepropulsion phase where force is shifted from

midfoot to forefoot. Like mid-stance, it is ideal for the foot tobe in a stable, neutral positionat toe off. Instability at eithermidstance or toe off is notonly inefficient, but can alsolead to injury, as the bodymay overcompensate for thelack of stability.

WATCHING A PERSONWALK OR RUN FROMBEHIND IS THE BEST WAYTO SEE WHAT SHOE CATEGORY THEY FALL INTO.

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Houston, TX 77007Phone: 713.861.9779

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Crossing Frontiers

By Pixie IbañezPhotography by Cody Bess

Sports attire provided by Lululemon. www.lululemon.com/houston

DAVE DRISKELL MOVED FROM CALIFORNIA TWO AND A HALF YEARS AGO TO OPEN A BAR (ROYAL OAK) WITH A FRIEND. HE’D ALWAYSBEEN INTERESTED IN FITNESS, BUT WORKING LONG HOURS AT THE BAR MADE IT A BIT DIFFICULT. “I LOVED WORKING AT THE BAR, BUTEVENTUALLY MY PASSION FOR TRAVEL TOOK OVER, SO I DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO SEE THE WORLD AND GET FIT WHILE DOING IT. IGOT MY LEVEL 1 CROSS FIT CERTIFICATION BEFORE I LEFT,” HE SHARES. HIS PLAN WAS TO TEACH WHILE HE TRAVELED, BUT HE START-ED CASUALLY POSTING TRAVEL AND FITNESS PICTURES ON INSTAGRAM™ AND BEFORE HE KNEW IT, HE HAD A FOLLOWING. “THERESPONSE HAS BEEN MIND-BOGGLING. NOW I’M INSPIRED TO TEACH, I LOVE IT!”

Are you interested in eventually doing trainingprograms in various parts of the world? Absolutely. What I’ve noticed is that people are verycurious about my workouts. When they see me doingmy routine, they stop me and ask me what I’m doing.Often people tell me that they don’t have anythinglike that and they want to learn, so I teach them. So,yes, I see the potential. My training is unconventionalas far as the traditional gym experience goes, so forthem it’s something new. I just booked some stuff allthanks to Instagram. I’m actually flying to NY todosome boot camps with a fellow Instagram friend(@kmaecags) that I’ve never met; she also happens tolove Cross Fit and has plenty of followers herself. Weare planning on hitting California and Texas next.

So this is becoming more like a career or a businessrather than just a hobby? Yes! At first it was just out of passion. I wanted toshow people what I did; it was also a good way tokeep myself in check while I traveled. But now it’sturned into something much bigger.

How did you get into Cross Fit?It was here in Houston. I’ve been following the sportfor more than three years. It was actually because ofthe movie 300. I was watching the pre-productionstuff and how they got Gerard Butler to get so fit.Then I stumbled across Skyline CrossFit gym thatoffered Cross Fit and have been doing it for about ayear and a half.

So, did your passion for traveling inspire the fitnessidea or was it the other way round?Yes, I’ve always wanted to travel. Before I moved toHouston, I was planning a trip to Thailand, and then Igot very, very sick. I almost died of E. coli poisoning.I was in the hospital for 11 days. I lost about 25pounds. It was awful! So I had to cancel my Thailandtrip. It took me a few months to recover; it was a biglife-changing experience. That is when I got the joboffer to open Royal Oak. I focused on my recoveryand after two years I decided it was time, and I tookoff to Southeast Asia.

IT’S MY WONDERLUST. IT’S A COMBINATION OF MY IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE TO TRAVEL AND THE DESIRE TO EMBARK

ON A JOURNEY TO FIGURE OUT ONES SELF-EXISTENCE.



What inspires you?It’s my wonderlust. It’s a combination of myirresistible impulse to travel and the desire toembark on a journey to figure out one’s self-existence. I never thought I would leaveOrange County to be honest; if you wouldhave told me ten years ago, that I would beliving somewhere other than California, Iwould have been like, “you’re crazy, whywould I leave, I love it here.” In the last sixmonths I got a taste of what’s out there, and Irealize there is so much more to see and do. Ijust want to see everything.

How do you afford to travel if you arealways on the go?I definitely travel with a limited budget; thekey is to stick to it. It consists of about 30 to50 dollars a day. That covers my rent, trans-portation, food and, yes, in most cases I evenhave some left over for a night on the townwith friends. I pick up jobs wherever I’m at,so that secures an income to keep me mov-ing. I recently looked at some properties inBali and realized that they don’t have CrossFit gym there, so that is definitely something Iwould like to explore. It’s heaven!

Do you follow a specific diet?Predominantly I stick to a Paleo diet, or the“caveman diet” as some call it, at least eightypercent of the time. It consists of no dairy,sugar, starches, processed foods, grains,legumes, coffee or alcohol. It gets a little hardwhen you are traveling and surrounded byamazing food, but I also allow myself tobreak the diet every once in a while.

Do you stick to a weekly exercise routine?As of late, I’ve been traveling a lot, so I don’thave a routine. The thing is that with the wayI train, it always varies; there is no routine. Iincorporate a lot of running, rowing, jumpingas well. It all depends where I’m at and thelandscape. That is what is so cool aboutCross Fit; my workouts are different everyday.

Tell me a about your tattoos.I got my first one when I was 19, then overthe past thirteen years I’ve been getting morehere and there. It’s been a work in progress.The writing on my arm is one of the mostrecent. It’s funny; it’s actually a quote from themovie Point Break. Bodhi, who was PatrickSwayze’s character, would say, “Little handsays it’s time to rock and roll.” It struck achord with me.

To follow Dave,please visit hisinstagram@davedriskell



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Sombreros were donned and the tequila flowed as revelers attend-ed TQLA Houston’s Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Ice-cold Coronas andmargaritas made with Don Julio Tequila refreshed the crowd,while guests noshed on haute southwestern offerings from thehouse menu. Adding to the day’s festivities was a life-size card-board cutout of a mariachi band outfitted in silver studdedcharro attire, and yes, once the tequila kicked in guests wastedno time snapping funny pics. Cool giveaways heated up theafternoon with t-shirts, gift cards and complimentary lunches

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UCKILY, WE VISITORS DON’T HAVE TO MAKE THE “WHO’S BETTER”CALL. OVER A FOUR- OR FIVE-DAY COMBINED TRIP, TRAVELERS CANEASILY ENJOY A PALATE-PLEASING OVERVIEW OF WHAT BOTHCITIES HAVE ON THE MENU – STARTING WITH OUR LIST OF FOODIEFAVORITES BELOW.

SEATTLEMARKET MANIA: For the best intro to the Seattlefoodie scene, wander Downtown’s 105-year-oldPike Place Market, a nine-acre wonderland hous-ing stalls and shops from over 100 farmers, 190craftspeople and 200 retail businesses (240 streetperformers and musicians add to the lively atmos-

phere). Grab a freshly baked and brewed break-fast and watch the fishmongers at work, or join

one of the twice-daily tours that reveal the market’sfascinating history. www.pikeplacemarket.org

SEAFOOD DELIGHT: Founded in 1938 on the waterfront Pier 54,casual Ivar’s Acres of Clams is the go-to spot for classics like fish-and-chips (made with Pacific true cod), clam chowder (white orred versions) and fresh seafood combo platters. Make like a localand feed your leftover French fries to the giant seagulls that camp outon the terrace. www.ivars.com

COMFORTING CLASSIC: Though he’s originally from New York, Chef WalterPisano has helped elevate Seattle’s food scene for decades. His convivial Tulio’srestaurant, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is consistently namedone of the city’s best Italian spots and continues to draw devoted locals and visit-ing celebs. Don’t miss the homemade pastas, perfectly grilled meats and the sweetpotato gnocchi appetizer (just go ahead and order two of those). They also offervegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus. www.tulio.com

BEST HAPPY HOUR: Marrying the region’s gorgeous produce with his creativeculinary skills, Chef Jason McClure has helped make Sazerac’s Happy Hour alocal must. Served Mon–Sat, from 4–8pm, with drinks and eats starting at just $3,the often raucous event features treats like mini pulled pork or grilled cheese sand-wiches, wood-fired pizzas, beef tartare and cheese plates accented by gourmet

pickles and condiments. Wash it all down with cocktails with names like“Smokey Robinson,” “Sage Coach” and “Shotgun Wedding.”www.sazeracrestaurant.com

TABLE WITH A VIEW: Located next to Melrose Market (a trendy spot for gour-met products and quirky gifts), the recently opened Terra Plata focuses on“earth to plate” dishes that let the seasonal ingredients speak for themselves.Chef Tamara Murphy excels with dishes like sea scallops with quinoa tabboulehand olive tapenade, roast pig with chorizo and clams, and fresh radishesdipped in butter and sea salt. The main dining room, set on a triangular inter-section, looks out onto bustling city life, while the rooftop garden has lit-upviews of the skyline.www.terraplata.com

WINE COUNTRY: Located 20 milesfrom Seattle, Woodinville boastsnearly 100 wineries and tasting

rooms showcasing some of thebest of the state’s liquidproduce. EvergreenEscapes offers severalgroup and privatetours (transport includ-ed) that will take you to a few of the most notable spots, whereyou can meet with the winemakers, tour the facilities and samplethe goods; some tours also include a gourmet lunch at one of the

wineries. www.evergreenescapes.com

CHECK IN: From its music-, ballet-and author-themed specialty suitesto its cozy book-lined restaurant andbar (where many of the tomes areavailable for sale), The Alexis Hotelis a charming base in the heart ofdowntown. In addition to all thoseunique touches, guests will enjoysignature perks of the Kimptonbrand, including nightly complimen-tary wine hours, free WiFi and pet-friendly policies.www.alexishotel.com

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IN THE EVERGREEN PACIFIC NORTHWEST, THE EPIC RIVALRYBETWEEN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON AND PORTLAND, OREGONISN’T REALLY ABOUT SPORT TEAMS, OR COST OF LIVING, ORWHO GETS LESS RAIN – IT’S ABOUT THE FOOD AND WINE.BOTH CITIES ARE KNOWN FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE TRULYPASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR HOMEGROWN FAVORITES, BE ITARTISAN COFFEE ROASTERS, AWARD-WINNING CHEFS, LOCALVINEYARDS OR CULT-STATUS DOUGHNUTS (THAT WOULD BEVOODOO DOUGHNUTS IN PORTLAND, TOP POT IN SEATTLE).

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PORTLANDSTREET TREATS: Sure, food trucks and carts are popular across the country, but fewplaces take it to the levels you’ll find in Portland. Separated in to several “pods”spread all over town, the over 600 (and counting) food carts run the gamut fromcomforting to experimental – and with many trained chefs now opting to spring forcarts instead of full-blown restaurants, they also offer insight into the city’s foodtrends. Some carts specialize in a particular part of the world (you’ll find everythingfrom Argentinean and Ethiopian to really specific regional Chinese), while otherspeddle upscale late-night snacks (think twice-fried Belgian fries or overstuffed crepes)or focus on one ingredient (the Fried Egg I’m in Love cart takes the humble egg tonew heights). Food Carts Portland (www.foodcartsportland.com) has a database ofcarts and reviews many of the top spots; founder Brett Burmeister also leads walkingtours of some of the noteworthy pods – with snacks, of course.

FARM FRESH: The words “local” and “seasonal” appear on pretty much every menuin Portland, and with a visit to one of its Farmer’s Markets, you’ll see why. Theregion is awash in homegrown produce, artisan cheeses, gourmet preserves andpickles, custom-roasted coffee, organic honey, handcrafted chocolate and basicallyany other item guaranteed to make mouths water. There are eight main markets intown, and they vary in size and hours depending on the season; some also featuretables peddling delicious meals and baked goods, and may have live bands. Checkout www.portlandfarmersmarket.org for a list and location details. Once you’resated, browse non-edible goods at the Portland Saturday Market, which displaysthe work of over 350 artisans (open Sat. and Sun., March–Dec.).www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com).

RAISE YOUR SPIRITS:Portland is home todozens of microbrew-eries and distilleries, withthe latter churning outsmall, high-quality batch-es of everything from ginand vodka to brandyand absinthe. In the up-and-coming CentralEastside Industrial District(which, as of September,will be linked toDowntown by the newlyexpanded streetcar line),six distillers have banded

together to offer the Distillery Row Passport; for $20, the pass grants you access totastings (minus the regular fee) and discounts at area coffeehouses and bars, includ-ing cocktail hotspot Beaker and Flask. Walking tours of the Row are also available.www.distilleryrowpdx.com

WALK IT OFF: Ease the indulgence-induced guilt a bit with a walking tour of some ofPortland’s denser foodie neighborhoods. Run by an in-the-know local, ForktownFood Tours offers itineraries highlighting both new and classic spots for food anddrinks, including generous tastings at several places. We love the Alphabet Streetstour, which may feature visits to standouts like Bull Run Distillery (makers of award-winning small-batch whiskey), Kenny & Zuke’s Sandwichworks (for their signatureReubens), St. Honore Bakery (for French-style treats) and Salt & Straw, makers ofoutstanding (and Oprah-endorsed) ice cream in flavors like Coffee & Bourbon,Balsamic Strawberry with Cracked Pepper, Sea Salt-Caramel and Pear with BlueCheese. www.forktown.com

WINE COUNTRY: Stretching along the northwest part of Oregon, theWillamette Valley is the center of the state’s wine country and home to hundredsof vineyards and wineries – many of which top best-of lists for their high-qualitypinot noir and pinot gris varietals. You would need a few days to explore thewhole Valley, but from Portland, it’s an easy day trip to the northern section,where notable producers include Quailhurst Vineyard Estate(www.quailhurst.com), set around a historic home/horse farm; Hawks ViewCellars (www.hawksviewcellars.com), a beautiful, family-run boutique label gen-erating tons of buzz; and Raptor Ridge Winery (www.raptorridgewinery.com),where a super-knowledgeable husband-and-wife team offer a wide array ofwell-crafted blends. Tasting times and policies vary, so be sure to call ahead – ororganize a custom tour through the North Willamette Vintners organization. www.northwillamettevintners.org

CHECK IN:You’ll enjoy acentral location,friendly service,whimsical (andcomfortable)rooms and perkslike complimen-tary bike rentalsat the HotelMonaco, adowntownfavorite since1996. The hotelalso takes the

standard Kimpton complimentary nightly wine hours to a new level: Some nights,you might find artisan chocolates, Voodoo Doughnuts and live entertainmentserved along with your Oregon wines. www.monaco-portland.com

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The fit and fabulous filled the new DEFINE Body & Mind studio for the openingof its newest location in West University. While DJ Bizonee spun the latest mixof hip hop, house and progressive beats, co-owners Henry Richardson and ErinO’Leary Stewart were all smiles as they mingled amongst the bounty ofHouston’s young and social. Keeping with the event’s nutritious theme, arefreshing seasonal menu of organic cocktails included a lemon fizz with fruitgarnish, mojitos and wine. A percentage of studio memberships and retailitems sold will benefit Friends of West U Parks.

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Favorite late night spot for a bite? BBQ Garden Korean Restaurant on Gessner. I grew updown the street but never knew about it and now I liveacross town and go all the time.

Best breakfast? Green Eggs from BabyBarnaby’s or Pondicheri (it’s atie!).Best brunch? For me brunch is all about themimosa. Find the best mimosain town and that is my newfavorite brunch spot. What ingredient can younot live without in thekitchen and why? A No. 2 pencil to write, thenerase and re-write all the ideas inmy head. What utensil can you notlive without? A sharp knife. Sharp being thekey word. What’s your pet peeve? Young chefs (and veteran chefs)with a sense of entitlement. Favorite affordable wine? Domaine Serene EvenstadReserve. Oh wait, that’s not afford-able at all. I have expensive taste.

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Favorite place for dessert? In my opinion, the best desserts are made and con-sumed at home. Is there a food you won’t eat? I don’t like tripe. Ever. Do you anticipate publishing a cookbook?My dream is to publish a beautiful and insightfulcookbook. Someday I will. What is your comfort food? Breakfast food for dinner is my comfort food. Do you use a recipe or wing it? I focus on the technique, then wing it. What do you see as the next food trend?I hate food trends. If something is a really good ideait will stick around. At home, what do you keep on hand toserve drop-in guests?Really good wine and beer. Sadly, I hardly everstock anything you can actually eat.

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What would people besurprised to find in yourhome refrigerator?Lots of space. My fridge hous-es filtered water, a few beersand eggs. That’s it.

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OT TO BE CONFUSED WITH A SPORTS BAR. LOCATED IN CITY CENTRE JUSTACROSS FROM EDDIE V’S IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND THIS EXPANSIVE GRILLE.AND WHILE THERE ARE TVS FOR SPORTS VIEWING FROM MOST ANGLES,

LET’S BE CLEAR: THIS IS NO SPORTS BAR.

With a diverse menu that offers a deep-fried cheeseburg-er to a beautifully executed ribeye, whatever you are inthe mood to eat, you have an option. And fear not waistwatchers, there are even tasty options for you while youenjoy the game. Like their saying goes, “Come for thefood, stay for the sports.”

And they mean it. With either the bar, a dining area orlounge to choose for your dining comfort, a TV is neverout of sight. There are 65 high-definition TVs, state-of-the-art audio presentation and an incredibly diverse menu.

The private lounge is reserved primarily for players or thewives for away games, with amenities including its ownrestroom facilities, Xbox®, three televisions, dining tableplus living area and a staff that is at your call. This is whatwe were treated to. And as if on cue, a curious Texansplayer and his wife happened to drop in to check out thespace. I would say your chances of running into athletesare pretty good.

With two waiters and that aforementioned diverse menu,I narrowed down my choices through their suggestions.Toward the end of our meal, we were told that they’re toy-ing with the idea of streamlining the menu down to fanfavorites to make ordering easier for everyone.

We started with the popular spinach, artichoke dip.Sautéed spinach, prosciutto and artichoke hearts aremixed in a Parmesan cream sauce topped with dicedtomatoes and toasted breadcrumbs and served withgrilled pita points. This rich, creamy dip is served hot withdelicious pita points that seem rubbed in garlic. It’s a sin-fully intoxicating way to start your meal.

For our entrées we split their Margherita Flatbread andthe Tsipouro Greek Chicken. Both diverse, both came rec-ommended by our waiter.

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1. cilantro lime chicken quesadilla | 2. ginourmous blt double grilledcheese ranch burger | 3. blackened ahi tuna

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Nappetizers• MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS-GARNISHED with roast-ed red peppers, kalamata olives and olive oil, servedwith grilled pita points, celery and carrots 8.99

salads• BAJA SALAD- chipotle caesar dressing tossed withcrisp romaine, black beans, fresh roasted corn, redbell pepper and cotija cheese, topped with five largejumbo shrimp and crisp tortilla strips 14.99• WARM CURRY CHICKEN SALAD- Thinly sliced grilledchicken breast tossed with almonds, Craisins®, grapetomatoes, roasted red peppers, cucumbers andmixed greens in house-made curry dressing 12.99

entrées• GRIDIRON STEAK- Marinated flat iron steak toppedwith flash-fried potato sticks, served with garlicmashed potatoes and steamed broccoli 19.99• SKIRT STEAK CHIMICHURRI- Aged skirt steak pre-pared Argentinean style with a house-made SouthAmerican chimichurri sauce, served with caramelizedplantains topped with salsa and a mesculin springmix drizzled with lime vinaigrette 24.99

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The Margherita Flatbread with layers of a blend of three cheeses, marinated Roma tomato slices,fresh basil atop garlic confit with balsamic drizzle and our addition of chicken was as flavorfulas it was light. The addition of balsamic drizzle turns this classic flatbread into a “margheritameets caprese salad” special.

Our Tsipouro Greek Chicken was an unexpected pleaser. A juicypan-seared chicken breast tossed with poached fennel, flamed withouzo, sautéed in a roasted tomato broth and placed on top of theirhouse-made garlic mashed potatoes with sprinkles of feta chunks wasan impressive surprise. It was a sophisticated dish with componentsthat I could recreate at home. The chicken with the feta, tomato andfennel is nicely paired with mashed garlic red potatoes with some skinincluded to make a winning combination.

The Houston Texans Grille does the job to bridge the element of restaurant dining with the option of sports view-ing without necessarily being at a sports bar. You get all the amenities of a sports bar plus that of a gourmetrestaurant. Men will be happy, the ladies will be happy. It’s a win-win for any season.


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I tried this little gem while parked in front of InversionCoffee House on Montrose. Ladybird dishes out com-fort food all made from scratch. On the menu for our

hot lunch venture was their famousgrilled cheese, a special gaz-

pacho, the popular Barriodog, surf and turf que-sadillas, chicken tikkatacos and a beef ribeyegordita. All rangingfrom about $6–$8.Notables from our lunch

were the Ladybird grilledcheese. In between two slices

of fluffy sourdough you’ll find greentomatoes, cheddar, Texas goat cheese and Brooklynricotta. All oozy and melted together, it’s served with adipping sauce as well. This grilled cheese proves youcan never have too much cheese! The surf and turf que-sadillas marry combos we would’ve never dreamed of.Crab is combined with brie for a buttery, silky delightwhile ribeye is combined with Monterrey jack. Last butnot least, the chicken tikka tacos with yogurt marinatedchicken, cashews and a cilantro mint sauce haveIndian food flair with a cool refreshing bite. One lonebut mind-blowing pickled cauliflower came on the sidethat had us wishing we’d asked for more. Short oncash? They accept credit cards. They even walked ourfood out to us while we sat at a table. IT’S ALL IN THEDETAILS, AND WITH LADYBIRD, IT SHOWS THEYCARE.

PORTUGALLIA 12126 WESTHEIMER RD., #98www.portugallia.com | 281.497.8012

Portugallia, what a nice surprise.At first the location seems a bitquestionable (frankly I’m nota fan of restaurants on theedge of a buzzing street),but my skepticism was quick-ly put to rest the moment Iwalked through the door. Thespace is tastefully decorated,nothing too high-end but not basiceither, and very clean. A rounded glass wall separatesthe main dining from the private party room, so you getprivacy without being cut off from the action. Tall water-falls frame the outdoor patio, clearly disguising the roarof Westheimer traffic. Palm trees and terracotta potsbursting with blooming fuchsia flowers create a livelysurrounding. I was expecting Brazilian fare consideringthere has been a Churrascaria boom in recent years,BUT I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED THAT THE MENUCONSISTED OF AUTHENTIC PORTUGUESE CUISINE.Trying something new can be a bit intimidating forsome, but don’t be discouraged; the menu offers plentyof familiar items such as Sopa de Legumes (veggiesoup) and Filet Mignon com Langosta (filet mignonw/grilled lobster tail and mashed potatoes). For startersI ordered the Mista de salgados, a sampling of Pasteisde bacalhau (fried cod fish cake w/ potatoes and pars-ley), Rissol de Camarão (shrimp stuffed pastries), Pasteisde massa tenra (beef stuffed pastries) and Croquetes decarne (mixed ground beef lightly breaded and fried).Winner of that round was the fried cod fish cake, by far!Just keep in mind that portions are small and onlyincludes one of each, not ideal for sharing. If you are achorizo fan, I suggest you ask for the Linguiça (not onthe menu), a leaner chorizo-style sausage packed withflavor. You’ll want to eat them all! For the main course Iopted for the Frango assado á Portuguesa, a perfectlyseasoned and grilled to crispy perfection half chicken(yes, it’s a lot!), served with grilled veggies, ruffled friesand a crisp house salad. Doggie bag, please!

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Out of old Ruby Tequila’s ashes rose Gloria’s. DON’TEXPECT THE SAME GIMMICKY, WHIMSICAL TEX-MEX.GONE IS THE TIE-DYE CRAZE, REPLACED WITH AMATURE LOOK COMPLETE WITH CHANDELIERS. ANEXPANSIVE BAR WITH BANQUETTE SEATING, PLUS AMAIN DINING ROOM THAT OFFERS BANQUETTE,TABLE AND VARIOUS NOOKS ASSURES THERE ISENOUGH SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE THE MASSES.And not just for brunch, lunch and dinner but for happyhour and beyond. They extend their hours Friday andSaturday evening for live musical entertainment on theirstage. Yes, stage. They clear out the middle area of thedining room to create a dance floor for salsa dancing.Which we hear is already a hit! Their menu is comprisedof Tex-Mex and Salvadorian dishes. We opted for theSalvadorian route and had their Salmon Costeno andPescado Acajutla. Both are served with a hefty portionof grilled vegetables and a bit of rice while the salmonis served with an addition of honey plantains and thePescado includes a side of refried beans. The marinatedsalmon is cooked in a banana leaf, comes served atopsaid leaf drizzled with an ancho chili pepper sauce. Thisisn’t a spicy sauce but more of a smoky flavor. The

Pescado is a tender tilapia fish fil-let pan seared with garlic,butter and served withsautéed onion mix. Twovery different flavor pro-files but equally good.We couldn’t leave withoutdessert. Their tres leches

has a subtle coconut addi-tion that works without being

overwhelming. It’s almost hard tosay where the flavor comes from, the frosting or the cakeitself. Speaking of the cake, it’s a wet cake that isn’tdrenched or falling apart into mush. It’s a solid presen-tation plus all the balance of a great tres leches.GLORIA’S RISES TO THE OCCASION AND SURPRISESWITH GOOD FOOD, ATTENTIVE SERVICE PLUSENTERTAINMENT.

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efore I go somewhere new, I like todo a little research to find out whatsort of foods are offered where I

am staying, restaurants nearby, and if I’llhave accessibility to a grocery store. Ialso like to look at a map of the city I willbe in to find walking routes that give methe opportunity to see the town while get-ting some exercise in too.

The best way to do something right is to“do it yourself.” If you can, try packingsome easy-grab, individual serving-sizesnacks. You can prepare trail mixes, cere-al bags, apples with cheese, snack bars,carrots, oats, etc.

On the road, food stops can be limited tofast food, diners and truck stops. Whilethose may not be the most optimal ofplaces, there are ways to stay en route ofyour destination without losing track ofyour diet. Though I do not recommendfueling up your stomach at the sameplace you fuel up your car, most conven-ience stores now offer some healthieralternatives. Your best bet is to stick withitems that have an expiration date. Foodslabeled with expiration dates typically donot have as many preservatives and arti-ficial ingredients as those that do notexpire. Most fast stops now offer healthi-er snacks like yogurt, string cheese, lowsugar cereals, individual-sized bags ofnuts and whole fruits. Try to stick with lotsof water. Soft drinks can cause dehydra-tion and bloating. I also love to drinkcoconut water. Not only is it filled withpotassium, but I have also found it to bethe best fast hydration drink andheadache reducer.

Fast food and diners can pose a chal-lenge when trying to eat healthy, howev-er, there are some better-for-you options.At a fast food restaurant you can orderan open-face burger, grilled chickensandwich or a salad with grilled chickenand no cheese. Most chains now offerlower-fat dressings on the side. Dinerstypically serve breakfast all day. I like toorder an egg-white (if available) omeletwith vegetables. If they do not have cook-ing spray, I just ask them to go light on theoil or butter. If I am not feeling an omelet,I try to stick with items that are steamed,baked or grilled. I ask for the sauces onthe side and, again, light on the cookingoils. Most places have vegetable sideofferings to choose from too. While readjusting menu items andpreparing ahead takes a little bit morework, the results are well worth it in theend. You may even find that you loseweight by not having constant accessibil-ity to the refrigerator and pantry.

EASY TRAIL MIX-100 calorie pack popcorn-1/4 cup dried cherries-1 tablespoon dark chocolate chunks-1/4 cup banana chips-3/4 cup all natural puffins cerealCombine all and disperse mix into 4 snack bags. Each portion is under 150 calories.

OATMEAL TO-GO-1/2 cup instant dry oats-1/8 cup golden raisins-pinch of salt-1/8 teaspoon cinnamon -1 teaspoon brown sugar-1 Truvia® packetPrepare this as a single-serving portion in a Ziploc® bag-gie. Pour in bowl and add hot water and, if available, asplash of low-fat milk. Each serving contains between220 – 250 calories.

DO YOU FIND THAT WHEN YOU GO ON VACA-TION, YOU NOT ONLY GET AWAY FROM HOME BUTFROM YOUR DIET TOO? SOMETIMES IT CAN BE

CHALLENGING TO FIND HEALTHIER OPTIONS WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE OFYOUR DAY-TO-DAY ENVIRONMENT. HOWEVER, I HAVE FOUND THAT BY KEEP-ING A FEW TIPS AND TWEAKS IN MIND, TRAVELING CAN BE A GOOD WAY TOEXPAND MY FOOD PALETTE WITHOUT EXPANDING MY WAISTLINE.

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EVENT FIRST ANNUAL CURRY CRAWLWHY TO BENEFIT ST. LUKE’S NEW

PROFESSIONALS GROUP, PULSE WHERESTRAITS ASIAN BISTRO WHEN JUNE 24

Competition was ablaze as STRAITS Asian Bistro hosted the firstannual Curry Crawl at CITYCENTRE. Invited by Chef JohnSikhattana, ten of the city’s top chefs battled it out to win thetitle of “best curry dish,” while showcasing their creations for apanel of judges and some 300 attendees. The formidable list ofcontenders included: BLU Restaurant + Lounge, Kiran’s, KormaSutra, Pondicheri, The Queen Vic, RA Sushi, Roots Bistro, SambaGrille, STRAITS and Uchi. As guests mingled on the patio andexperienced each chef’s dish, thirst was quelled from a selec-tion of Grey Goose cocktails and No Label beer. SWEET andprovided a variety of delectable desserts. In the end, Chef ShivaPatel of The Queen Vic snagged the first place prize as well asthe People’s Choice award, for her Goan curry crab koftas.

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Hundreds of movers, shakers and philanthropic faces gathered at the Monarch in the Hotel ZaZafor Houston’s first ever media Meet Up/Tweet Up event benefiting The Blue Cure Foundation,in an effort to help raise awareness for Men’s Health Month in June. Dressed in varying shadesof blue, guests walked into the party on a blue patchwork carpet, provided by FLOR, and weregreeted by Houston Texans Cheerleaders and Chilly, the mascot for the Aeros. Hotel ZaZa wentall out for the party, hiring Blue Man Group look-a-likes who were seen wandering the partyand posing for pictures with guests as DJ extraordinaire Lewis Grell and his LG Entertainmentplayed cool tunes and favorite party mixes. Partygoers also enjoyed signature cocktails like theBlue Mojito, Blue Bubbleberry and Blue Velvet. Light bites from Monarch Executive Chef AdamWest included blue cheese sliders, homemade blue potato chips and blueberry tarts.

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EVENT THIRD ANNUAL HOT UNDIES RUN WHY TO BENEFIT THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA) WHERE BRIAN O’NEILL’S WHEN JUNE 30

Raining, running and raising money were the name of thegame at the third annual Hot Undies Run, benefiting MDA.The Brian O’Neill’s Running Club event featured runnersin undie-clad costumes ranging from The Avengers toMagic Mike (with an all-female panel of judges, you canguess who won the coveted “Best Undressed”!). Theresafrom 94.5 The Buzz made the near-nude runners feelright at home, and BON Running Club founder Dave Leeinstigated an unforgettable dance-off between competingteams. Between Dos Equis and Kru Vodka & Red Bulls, run-ners munched on food truck fare from H-Town StrEATs,Good Dog Hot Dog and Wake n’ Bacon. Lucky participantsleft with an iPad®, a Guinness® beach cruiser bike andmore from the raffle, benefiting Undies for Everyone.

EVENT 2012 HOUSTON BEER FEST WHY FOR THE LOVE OF BEER WHERE DT HOUSTON WHEN JUNE 9

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Houston Beer Fest is back and better than ever!Beer lovers and newbies had a blast exploringall things beer, including tastings from breweriesall over the state, eating New Orleans-inspiredfare and listening to the fast paced, in-your-facemusic of Skeleton Dick. All of the Houston-basedcraft breweries were on hand, along with a num-ber of fine breweries from around the state, withsamples of pale ale, amber, hefeweizen, witbier,porter and dozens of other brew styles includinga new wheat ale from No Label brewed especial-ly for this year’s festival. In honor of this year’sNew Orleans theme, Walker Street was turnedinto Bourbon Street and featured New Orleans-style food vendors, Mardi Gras beads for thethrowing and bands playing everything fromrock to country on four different stages.


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Downtown............................................1Holocaust Museum..............................2Galleria...............................................3Uptown Park.......................................4River Oaks Park..................................5Rice Village.........................................6Highland Village.................................7Memorial City......................................8Town & Country Village.......................9CityCentre..........................................10Sam Houston Race Park.....................11Katy Mills..........................................12Sugar Land........................................13Zoo ..................................................14Museum District.................................15George Bush Intl. Airport...................16Hobby Airport....................................17Space Center Houston........................18Kemah...............................................19Miller Outdoor Theatre......................20Contemporary Arts Museum...............21Houston Museum of Fine Arts............22Children’s Museum............................23Houston Museum of Natural Science........24Houston Arboretum...........................25Houston Theater District....................26The Woodlands..................................27

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Of the championships you have won with Real Madrid andthe Spanish National team, which has had the most signifi-cance to you? With Spain, the World Cup when I won in South Africa,because it has been the most important as well as thebiggest accomplishment for Spain. But in terms of beingthe biggest accomplishment, it has to be the 2008 EuroCupbecause it was my first and it was the first title Spain hadseen in forty years without a win.

Have you ever doubted your skills as a soccer player, andwhat was your motivation to follow this dream? Yes, one does doubt himself in this sort of career and I think in2002, I went through the worst level of performance as aplayer; and it is a time where you are forced tomature not only as an athlete but as a person.In terms of motivation, it was to secureplaying for Real Madrid not onlyto make Spaniards happy but to win titles for such animportant team.

As the captain of Spain,what do you feel everytime you hold a trophy?Knowing that aphoto of thatmoment will beforever in histo-ry, and as timepasses peoplewill continueto see it andrememberthe moment.

There is somuch talent interms of soccer within theworld, what do you thinkmade you successful?I think apart from havingskills, you need to have agood head on your shoulders. My fanshave always shown me affection andI’ve never let compliments go to myhead.

A NAtioNAl treAsureLAST MONTH, BBVA COMPASS AND THE REALMADRID FOUNDATION TEAMED UP TO LAUNCH REAL

MADRID’S SPORTS AND ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY AT ELIOT AND RUSK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITH ANANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY IKER CASILLAS, CAPTAIN FOR REAL MADRID AND THE SPANISH NATIONAL

TEAM. PUBLISHER ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH THE SOCCER ICON.

What advice do you have for young hopefuls?Look at soccer as a hobby rather than a career and hopefully oneday when you least expect it, that hobby will turn itself into a career.

Who do you admire in and off the field today?I admire athletes who are fine players on the field

and make time for those who deserve and need his attention off.

How do you mentally prepare for a final?It’s hard because there are a lot of nerves knowingthat one action can affect the ultimate outcome of agame, so one has to be cold and calculated.

What do you like to do when you are not playing?I like to disconnect and lead a regular life

like everyone else.

What have you enjoyed aboutHouston?The tranquility of life here. I’ve been here a few daysand everyone is veryeasygoing.

An interview by Alejandro MartinezPhotography by Sofia van der Dys

Special thnak you to Renato Alarcon

LOOK AT SOCCER AS A HOBBY RATHER THAN A CAREERAND HOPEFULLY ONE DAY WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT,

THAT HOBBY WILL TURN ITSELF INTO A CAREER.

Downtown............................................1Holocaust Museum..............................2Galleria...............................................3Uptown Park.......................................4River Oaks Park..................................5Rice Village.........................................6Highland Village.................................7Memorial City......................................8Town & Country Village.......................9CityCentre..........................................10Sam Houston Race Park.....................11Katy Mills..........................................12Sugar Land........................................13Zoo ..................................................14Museum District.................................15George Bush Intl. Airport...................16Hobby Airport....................................17Space Center Houston........................18Kemah...............................................19Miller Outdoor Theatre......................20Contemporary Arts Museum...............21Houston Museum of Fine Arts............22Children’s Museum............................23Houston Museum of Natural Science........24Houston Arboretum...........................25Houston Theater District....................26The Woodlands..................................27






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*17 | inside Hotel Alden1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.aldenhotels.com

51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067www.51fifteen.com

AMERICAS •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492•2040 West Gray. 832.200.4782www.cordua.com

ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com

AVA KITCHEN+WHISKEY BAR2800 Kirby. 713.386.6460www.avaalto.com

BARNABY’S 5 Houston locationswww.barnabyscafe.com

BISTRO ALEX 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre713.827.3545www.bistroalex.com

BLACK FINN AMERICAN GRILL1910 Bagby, #100. 713.651.9550www.blackfinnamericangrille.com

BOWL 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218www.eatatbowl.com

CAFE EXPRESS12 convenient locations in Houstonwww.cafe-express.com

CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848www.canopyhouston.com

CINQ | at La Colombe d’Or3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750www.lacolombedor.com

COURSES | At the Art Institute of Houston1900 Yorktown. 713.353.3644www.artinstitutes.edu

CROSSROADS | HOB1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837 www.houseofblues.com

DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com

DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889www.dantonsseafood.com

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD•12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800www.eddiev.com

FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com

HAVEN2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101www.havenhouston.com

HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE218 Travis St. 713.225.8079www.hearsayhouston.com

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166www.neimanmarcus.com

MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S•1151 Uptown Park. 713.840.7900•1201 Fannin St. 713.658.8100 • 791 Town & Country Blvd. 713.465.3685www.mccormickandschmicks.com

NOE4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 www.noerestaurant.com

OXHEART1310 Nance St. 832.830.8592 www.oxhearthouston.com

QUATTRO 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700www.fourseasons.com

RDG | Bar Annie 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111www.rdgbarannie.com

RELISH3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960www.relishhouston.com

RUGGLES GREEN •2311 West Alabama. 713.533.0777•CityCentre 713.464.5557www.rugglesgreen.com

THE CHELSEA GRILL4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857www.chelseagrill.com

THE GROVE1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321www.thegrovehouston.com

THE LAKE HOUSE1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320www.thelakehousehouston.com

TRINITI2815 South Shepherd. 713.527.9090www.trinitirestaurants.com

VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470www.hotelicon.com

WHICH WICH [dt tunnel]•Pennzoil Place. 713.222.2999•El Paso Energy Place. 713.658.9161www.whichwich.com

YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre713.461.9273www.yardhouse.com

asian

AUNTIE CHANG’S DUMPLING HOUSE2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 www.auntiechangs.com

BLUE FISH SUSHI550 Texas. 713.225.3474www.thebluefishsushi.com

FISH [sushi] 309 Gray St. 713.526.5294 www.fishhouston.com

HONG KONG DINER "Now Dim Sum"909 Franklin St. 713.236.1688www.hongkongdinerhouston.com

KAM’S [chinese] 4500 Montrose Blvd. #C. 713.529.5057www.kamscuisine.com

KATSUYA [sushi] 2800 Kirby. 713.590.2800www.sbe.com/katsuya

KONA GRILL [japanese+american] •501 Westheimer. 713.877.9191•16535 Southwest Freeway. 281.242.7000www.konagrill.com

KUBO’S 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 www.kubos-sushi.com

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444www.lesgivrals.com

MAI’S [vietnamese] 3403 Milam. 713.520.5300www.maishouston.com

NIT NOI [thai] 8 Houston locationswww.nitnoithai.com

NORI SUSHI BISTRO700 Town and Country Blvd. 713.467.0400www.norisushibistro.com

RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800•12860 Queensbury Ln. #234, CityCentre713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com

RED PIER [asian fusion] 2701 Milam St. 713.807.7726www.theredpier.com

STRAITS [singaporean]800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.713.365.9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com

SUSHI RAKU 3201 Louisiana. 713.526.8885www.sushi-raku.com

UCHI 904 Westheimer. 713.522.4808 www.uchirestaurants.com

UPTOWN SUSHI 1131 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com

ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888www.zakehouston.com

ZUSHI5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588 www.zushihouston.com

bar-b-que

BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600www.brookstreetbbq.com

GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com

breakfast+coffee+diners+juice bars

ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400www.antidotecoffee.com

ARAYA artisan chocolate2013 W. Gray St. 832.967.7960www.arayachocolate.com

AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER•2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900•12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213www.avalondiner.com

CAFÉ BRASIL2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993www.brasilcafe.net

COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com

CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283www.cravecupcake.com

DIRK’S COFFEE4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319www.diedrich.com

EMPIRE CAFÉ 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net

FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060

FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR1005 Waugh Dr., #C. 713.528.5282www.fuelhealthbar.com

HARRY'S RESTAURANTThe Globe on Your Fork!American, Greek & Latin Cuisine318 Tuam @ Bagby. 713.528.0198www.harrysrestaurantcafe.comThis Houston institution serves breakfast andlunch daily. Open 7 Days a Week.

INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com

ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR•5709 Woodway. 713.334.4036•4024 Bellaire Blvd. 713.665.5388www.islandgrillhouston.com

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KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737www.kraftsmenbaking.com

MORE THAN CAKES325 Heights. 713.652.5135www.morethancakes.com

RUSTIKA CAFÉ3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226www.rustikacafe.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478www.salentowinecafe.com

SPRINKLES CUPCAKES4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929www.sprinkles.com

SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427www.ilovesugarbabys.com

SWEET CityCentre.713.647.9338 www.sweethouston.com

TAFT STREET COFFEE2115 Taft. 713.522.3533www.taftstreetcoffee.org

THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com

THE BUFFALO GRILLE•3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663•1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663www.thebuffalogrille.com

THE COFFEE GROUNDZ 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 www.coffeegroundz.net

TINY BOXWOOD’S •3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224•3636 Rice Blvd. 713.667.3402www.tinyboxwoods.com

cajun+creole+southern

THIS IS IT SOULFOOD2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920www.thisisithouston.com

TREEBEARDS 5 Houston locationswww.treebeards.com

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.8328www.zimmslittledeck.com

ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER1119 Pease. 713.759.2001www.zydecolouisianadiner.com

european

BISTRO LE CEP [french]11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985www.bistro-lecep.com

BRASSERIE 19 [french]1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.net

BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french]4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net

CHARIVARI [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 www.charivarirest.com

FEAST [european] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788www.feasthouston.com

LE MISTRAL [french]1400 Eldridge Parkway. 832.379.8322 www.lemistralhouston.com

OPORTO [european] 3833 Richmond. 713.621.1114www.oporto.us

PHILIPPE REST+LOUNGE [french]BLVD. Place. 713.439.1000 www.philippehouston.com

THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022www.thequeenvicpub.com

PORTUGALLIA [portuguese]12126 Westheimer. 281.497.8012 www.portugallia.com

indian

ASHIANA12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555www.ashiana.cc

KIRAN’S 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 www.kiranshouston.com

NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE3005 West Loop South. 713.622.2005 www.narinsbombaybrasserie.com

PONDICHERI www.pondichericafe.com2800 Kirby @ West Ave. 713.522.2022

SHIVA2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com

italian

ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888www.arcodoro.com

ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011www.boadacuisine.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLECityCentre. 713.973.9610www.brioitalian.com

CANDELARI’S www.candelaris.com14545 Memorial Dr. 281.497.0612

PIATTO RISTORANTE 2 houston locationswww.piattoristorante.com

RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1004www.granducahouston.com

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715www.meatballs.comA Warehouse Full of Food, Friends, Familiesand Fun! Great Kids Menu! Large and SmallGroups Welcomed. Open 7 Days A Week.Deliveries and Catering Available.

TONY MANDOLA’S1212 Waugh. 713.528.3473www.tonymandolas.com

TRATTORIA IL MULINO945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600www.ilmulino.com

VALENTINO Hotel Derek2525 West Loop South. 713.850.9200www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

latin

AMAZON GRILL 5114 Kirby Dr. 713.522.5888www.cordua.com

ARGENTINA CAFE3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

BERRYHILL [texmex] 10 Houston locationswww.berryhillbajagrill.com

BISTRO BAR [puerto rican] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre713.973.1601www.houstonsorella-citycentre.com

BULLRITOS 5 Houston locationswww.bullritos.com

CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban]5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031Dine-In/Cateringwww.cafepiquet.net

CHAMA GAÚCHA [brazilian]5865 Westheimer. 713.244.9500www.chamagaucha.com

CYCLONE ANAYA’S [mex]4 Houston locationswww.cycloneanaya.com

DECCO CAFE 5120 Woodway Dr. 713.963.8273www.deccocafe.com

EL GRAN MALO [mex] 2307 Ella Blvd. 832.767.3405www.elgranmalo.com

EL MESON [cuban]2425 University. 713.522.9306www.elmeson.com

EL PATIO [mex]6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410www.elpatio.com

EL REY [cuban-mex] 3 Houston locationswww.elreytaqueria.com

EL TACO TOTE 6154 Westheimer. 713.706.3233www.tacotote.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex]•3130 Richmond. 713.807.1600•1308 Montrose. 713.807.8996 www.eltiempocantina.com

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 17 Houston locationsCatering 888.392.2287www.freebirds.com

GLORIA’S2616 Louisiana. 832.360.1710www.gloriasrestaurants.com

GUADALAJARA HACIENDA [mex]4 Houston locationswww.guadalajarahacienda.com

IRMA’S [mex]•22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767•1314 Texas. 713.247.9651www.irmassouthwest.com

LAS VENTANAS [mex]14555 Grisby Rd. 281.752.6990 www.lasventanas.net

LATIN BITES CAFE [peru]5709 Woodway Dr. 713.229.8369www.latinbitescafe.com

LUCIO’S [new american latin]905 Taft. 713.523.9958 www.luciosbyob.com

MARIA SELMA [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 www.mariaselma.com

NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175www.ninfas.com

RADICAL EATS [vegetarian mexican] 3903 Fulton St. 281.222.7647 www.radicaleats.com

RIOJA [spanish] 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 www.riojarestaurant.com

SAMBA GRILLE (south american)530 Texas. 713.343.1180www.sambagrillehouston.com

TACOS A GO-GO 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 www.tacosagogo.com

THE LEMON TREE [peru]12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690www.thelemontreeonline.com

TILA’S [mex] 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654www.tilas.com

TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com

TORCHY’S TACOS2411 S. Shepherd. 713.595.8226 www.torchystacos.com

XUCO XICANA [mex]2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181www.elxucoxicana.com

mediterranean+greek

CAFE LILI [lebanese]5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969www.cafelili.com

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CHEAP EATS IN HOUSTON

SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING BUT JUST BECAUSEYOU’RE BURNING UP DOESN’T MEAN YOUHAVE MONEY TO BURN. August is a great timeto enjoy the last few weeks of summer by gettingtogether with friends and family for some inex-pensive but tasty meals. And with temperaturesremaining high, cooling off with a cheap, frostytreat is always enticing! HERE ARE SOME OFTHE MOST POPULAR HOUSTON RESTAURANTS& SWEET SPOTS.

POPULAR “CHEAP EATS”Ruggles Café & Bakery – Entrées that taste moreexpensive than they cost, with a variety of offer-ings and locally famous dessert items.Lankford Grocery & Market – Family ownedsince 1939, offering mouthwatering burgers witha smile!Teotihuacan Mexican Café – Serving some of thetastiest Tex-Mex in the area at great prices, acan’t-miss for locals and visitors (and a spaciouscovered patio for grazing and relaxing!)The Egg & I – It isn’t crowded on the weekends fornothing – locally owned and serving up someinexpensive favorites; make this your next brunchspot!Smashburger – Boasting 9 area locations,Smashburger’s patties are known for being fast,fresh and delicious – grab one to go or take aseat for a quick, cheap, satisfying eat!Bob’s Taco Station – On your way somewhere thismorning? Bob’s is famous for tasty, cheap, fastbreakfast tacos – check them out!

THRIFTY & SWEET REFRESHMENTSTropical Chill – Nothing says summer like a snowcone – the cheapest, sweetest cool-off from localfavorite Tropical Chill is your best bet!Swirll – Fro-yo’s surge in popularity has producedfantastic cheap, healthy options for frozen treats.Four locations offer tasty options for your nextfrozen yogurt craving.Hank’s Ice Cream Parlor – This locally owned hid-den gem offers hand-made unique treats likebanana pudding ice cream.Another Time Soda Fountain – While they offertasty main-course options as well, the real homerun is the mouth-watering dessert options – abanana split for two should be your next greatdate!

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MEDITERRANEAN [email protected]/shop/mediter-raneantreats

NIKO NIKO’S www.nikonikos.com•2520 Montrose. 713.528.4976 •301 Milam @ Market Square.713.224.4976

PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese]•12151 Westheimer. 281.558.0416•1001 Austin St. 832.360.2222www.phoeniciafoods.com

pizza

ALTO PIZZERIA2800 Kirby Dr. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com

BOMBAY PIZZA CO.914 Main St. 713.654.4444 www.bombaypizzaco.com

DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com

FRANK’S PIZZA 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 www.frankspizza.com

PINK’S PIZZA 4 houston locationswww.pinkspizza.com

PIOLA3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it

STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241•2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800www.starpizza.net

steak+chops

FLEMING’S3 Houston Locationswww.flemingssteakhouse.com

MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946•1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com

MO’S 1801 Post Oak Blvd. 713.877.0720www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 5839 Westheimer Rd. 713.780.7352www.pappasbros.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 6213 Richmond Ave. 713.789.2333www.ruthschris.com

SHULA’S STEAKHOUSE Hyatt Hotel1200 Louisiana St. 713.375.4777 www.donshulas.com

SPENCER’S STEAKS + CHOPS1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com

STRIP HOUSE 1200 McKinney. 713.659.6000www.theglaziergroup.com

SUGAR LAND

BENIHANA2579 N. Town Center Blvd.281.565.8888 www.benihana.com

BLACK WALNUT CAFE16535 Southwest Fwy. 281.565.7800 www.blackwalnutcafe.com

BLU [euro-asian]2248 Texas Dr. 281.903.7324www.blusugarland.com

BOMBAY PIZZA CO.636 Hwy. 6, #100. 281.242.1131 www.bombaypizzaco.com

BROOKSTREET BBQ1418 Highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com

CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams Trace Blvd.281.565.5881

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA16535 Southwest Frwy.281.265.2280www.patsygrimaldis.com

JAPANEIRO’S [sushi+latin] 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 www.japaneiro.com

NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR14019 Southwest Freeway.281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

PERRY’S GRILL2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727 www.perryssteakhouse.com

PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE16200 Kensington Dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com

RAGIN CAJUN16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704 www.ragin-cajun.com

RED OAK GRILL203 Century Square Blvd.281.491.2890 www.redoak-grill.com

THE BURNING PEAR16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com

WASABI [sushi] 14019 Southwest Freeway.281.242.3899

WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS

AMERICAS21 Waterway Avenue.281.367.1492. www.cordua.com

BENIHANA [asian]1720 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.292.0061 www.benihana.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.465.8993. www.brioitalian.com

CAFÉ EXPRESS9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.2556. www.cafe-express.com

CAFFE DI FIORE [italian]10110 Woodlands Pkwy.281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com

COAL BURGER20 Waterway Ave. 281.292.6385. www.coalburger.com

CRU - A WINE BAR9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.465.9463www.cruawinebar.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT10700 Kuykendahl Road.281.298.8422 www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

DIMASSI’S [ethnic]1640 Lake Woodlands Dr.281.363.0200www.dimassisbuffet.com

GENGHIS GRILL [asian]9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745www.genghisgrill.com

GROTTO9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.4252www.grottohouston.com

GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE1400 Research Forest Dr.281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com

HUBBELL & HUDSON KITCHEN4526 Research Forest Dr.281.203.5650www.hubbellandhudson.com

KITA [japanese]24 Waterway Ave. 281.298.1888www.kitawoodlands.com

LA TRATTORIA TUSCANO4233 Research Forest Dr.281.419.2252 www.latrattoriatuscano.com

LUCA & LEONARDO [italian]20 Waterway Ave. 832.510.2110www.lucaleonardo.com

MASA’S SUSHI4775 W. Panther Creek Dr.281.298.5688www.sushimasahouston.com

SAKEKAWA [japanese]6777 Woodlands Parkway. 281.419.5988 www.sakekawa.com

SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200www.sitarcuisineofindia.net

SWEET BELLA ITALIAN KITCHEN202 Sawdust Road. 832.585.0066www.sweetbellaitalian.com

THE MELTING POT19075 Interstate 45. 936.271.7416www.themeltingpot.com

TOMMY BAHAMA 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.292.6878www.tommybahama.com


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AEON THEATRIX1824 Spring. #222. 1.888.669.2366www.aeontheatrix.com

ALVAGRAPHICS1102 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.1211www.alvagraphics.com

AMERICAN TITLE-HEIGHTS5225 Katy Frwy. 713.864.5335www.americantitleheights.com

BEDROCK CITY4602 Washington. 713.862.0100www.bedrockcity.com

C&D HARDWARE314 E. 11 St. 713.861.3551www.canddhardware.com

CAMERA CO-OP801 Durham Dr. 713.522.7837www.cameracoophouston.com

CENTRAL BANK1550 W. 18th St. 832.485.2354

COASTAL FUMIGATORS 1119 W. 34th St. 713.863.7378www.coastalfumigators.com

DAVID, ETC. A SALON706 E. 11th St. www.davidetc.com

DAVIS HARDWARE 1028 Studewood. 713.864.4574www.davishardware.com

GEN’S ANTIQUES 540 W. 19th St. 713.868.2368

HOUSTON PIANO 1600 W. 13th St. 281.727.0395

HYDROSHACK1138 W. 20th St. 713.292.1921www.hydroshack.com

INEX 742 E. 20th St. 713.862.1707

INTEGRITY BANK4040 Washington. 713.335.8700www.ibanktx.com

I SOLD IT HOUSTON4720 Washington. 713.426.4266www.isoldithouston.com

IVISION920 Studemont. 713.862.0500www.ivisionhouston.com

JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS 4500 Washington. 713.741.2266www.jamescraigfurnishings.com

JOSHUA’S NATIVE PLANTS502 W. 18th St. 713.862.7444

KATIE & CO.4500 Washington. 713.802.1345www.katie-co.com

KEEP IT CLEAN CARWASH3700 Washington. 713.426.3877www.keepitcleancarwash.com

KITCHEN & BATH WIZARD 2102 W. 34th St. 713.956.9595

LA CAMELLA BOUTIQUE 3122 White Oak Dr. Suite C.713.808.9377

RJ’S BOOT COMPANY 3321 Ella Blvd. 713.682.1650

ROCKEFELLER HALL3620 Washington. 713.869.3344www.RockefellerHall.com

SIGN A RAMA HOUSTON519 Durham Dr. 713.864.9211www.sarhouston.com

SSQQ DANCE STUDIO1431 W. 20th. 713.869.0777www.ssqqdance.com

THE AMISH CRAFTSMAN5555 Washington. 713.862.3444www.amishcraftsmanfurniture.com

THE RESERVE SUPPLY CO.2205 Washington. 713.750.9582www.reservesupplycompany.com

URBAN CLEANERS9200 Studemont. 713.880.9910

WABASH ANTIQUE5701 Washington. 713.863.8322www.wabashfeed.com

WEST END BICYCLES 5427 Blossom St. 713.861.2271

WEST END CLEANERS4918 Washington. 713.864.2365www.westendcleaners.com

food+drink

360 SPORTS LOUNGE4601 Washington. 713.677.0398www.360sportslounge.com

ABSOLVE WINE LOUNGE920 Studemont St. 281.501.1788www.absolvewinelounge.com

ANDY’S1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423

ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400

BB’S CAFÉ2701 White Oak Dr. 713.868.800www.bbscafe.com

BEAVER’S2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328www.beavershouston.com

BEER ISLAND2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670

BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT3939 Washington. 713.861.7171www.berripop.com

BERRYHILL BAJA GRILL702 E. 11th St. 713.225.2252www.berryhillbajagrill.com

BIG STAR1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560www.bigstarbar.com

BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY720 Shepherd Dr. 713.572.2565 www.block7wineco.com

BOOM BOOM ROOM2518 Yale. 713.868.3740www.theboomboomroomhouston.com

BRANCH WATER TAVERN510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777www.branchwatertavern.com

BRC 519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233www.brcgastropub.com

BRIXX BAR5110 Washington. 713.864.8811www.brixxhouston.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS3939 Washington. 832.356.2980www.buffalowildwings.com

CANDELARI’S 6002 Washington. 832.200.1474 www.candelaris.com

CANYON CREEK CAFÉ6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885www.onioncreekcafe.com

CATALINA COFFEE2201 Washington. 713.861.8448www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

CEDAR CREEK CAFE1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

CHATTER’S CAFÉ & BISTRO140 S. Heights Blvd. 713.581.8486www.chatterscafe.com

CHICAGO’S PIZZA1777 Airline Dr. 713.862.2828www.chicagospizzaheights.com

CHILOSO’S TACO HOUSE701 E. 20th St. 713.868.2273

COLLINA’S ITALIAN CAFÉ 502 W. 19th St. 713.869.0492www.collinas.com

CONVIVIO [spanish] 700 S. Durham. 832.360.1750www.conviviohouston.com

COPPA5555 Washington. 713.426.4260www.copparistorante.com

CYCLONE ANAYA’S 1710 Durham Dr. 713.862.3209www.cycloneanaya.com

DACAPO’S PASTRY CAFÉ1141 E. 11th St. 713.869.9141www.dacapospastrycafe.com

D’AMICO’S 2802 White Oak. 713.868.3400www.damico-café.com

DAN ELECTRO’S 1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

DARKHORSE TAVERN2207 Washington. 713.426.2442www.dhtavern.com

DOWN HOUSE1801 Yale St. 713.864.3696www.downhousehouston.com

DRAGON BOWL ASIAN BISTRO1221 W. 11th St. 713.426.2750www.dragonbowlbistro.com

DRY CREEK CAFÉ544 Yale St. 713.426.2313www.drycreekcafe.com

EI8TH5102 Washington. 281.989.3467

EL REY TAQUERIA910 Shepherd Dr. 713.802.9145www.elreytaqueria.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA5602 Washington. 713.681.3645www.eltiempocantina.com

FITZGERALD’S2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838www.fitzlivemusic.com


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+•ACCORDING TO SWAMPLOT AND ITS SOURCES, HEIGHTS WILL BE

HOME TO A NEW BREW SPOT: OFF STUDEWOOD NEXT TO ANTIDOTE

WILL BE THE HOME OF PREMIUM DRAUGHT•AND IN THE OAK

FOREST/GARDEN OAK AREA, LIBERTY STATION’S SECOND ENDEAVOR,

COTTONWOOD BAR, ANOTHER CRAFT

BEER FOCUSED SPOT (WE SEE A TREND HERE) WILL BE ON SHEPHERD AT 34TH.

THIS SISTER SPOT WILL INCLUDE A KITCHEN AND MORE.•CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE

NOW FEATURES A MUTT MENU OFFERING GOURMET DOGGIE TREATS, ADDING

ITSELF TO THE GROWING LIST OF DOG-FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENTS. TREATS IN

THE SHAPE OF A BURGER, FRIES AND A DONUT PLUS A SIDE OF DOGGIE BEER

ARE JUST A FEW DELIGHTS YOUR PUP CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.


FIVE GUYS 3939 Washington. 713.426.5558www.fiveguys.com

FOX HOLLOW4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117www.foxhollowhouston.com

GABBY’S 3101 N. Shepherd. 713.864.5049

GLASS WALL 933 Studewood. 713.868.7930www.glasswalltherestaurant.com

HICKORY HOLLOW101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com

HUGHES HANGAR 2811 Washington. 281.501.2028www.hugheshangar.com

JAVA JAVA CAFÉ911 W. 11th St. 713.880.5282

JAX GRILL1613 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.5529www.jaxgrillhouston.com

JENNI’S NOODLE HOUSE602 E. 20th St. 713.862.3344www.noodlesrule.com

KUNG FU SALOON 5317 Washington. 713.864.0642www.kungfusaloon.com

KRAFTSMEN CAFE611 W. 22nd St. 713.426.1300www.kraftsmencafe.com

KRIS BISTRO & LOUNGE7070 Allensby. 713.358.5079www.krisbistro.com

LAURENZO’S 4412 Washington. 713.880.5111www.laurenzos.net

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE4601 Washington. 832.582.7671www.lesgivrals.com

LIBERTY STATION2101 Washington. 713.640.5220www.libertystationbar.com

LUPE TORTILLA1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040www.lupetortilla.com

MANOR ON WASHINGTON4819 Washington. 713.426.0123www.manoronwashington.com

MARDI GRAS GRILL 1200 Durham. 713.864.5600 www.mardigrasgrill.net

MAX’S WINE DIVE4720 Washington. 713.880.8737www.maxwinedive.com

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT512 W. 19th St. 713.861.9600www.menchies.com

NOX 4701 Nett. 281.701.4248www.noxhouston.com

ONION CREEK COFFEE HOUSE 3106 White Oak Dr. 713.880.0706www.onioncreekcafe.com

PANDORA1815 Washington. 832.296.6220

PATRENELLA’S 813 Jackson Hill St. 713.863.8223www.patrenellas.net

PIE IN THE SKY 632 W. 19th St. 936.760.3301www.pieintheskypieco.com

PIZZITOLA’S BAR B CUE1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283www.pizzitolasbbq.com

PORCH SWING PUB 69 Heights. 713.880.8700www.porchswingpub.com

RAIA’S 4500 Washington. 713.861.1042www.raiasItalian.com

REBEL’S HONKY TONK5002 Washington. 281.851.5224www.rebelshonkytonkhouston.com

REVIVAL MARKET550 Heights Blvd. 713.880.8463www.revivalmarket.com

REIGN LOUNGE4105 Washington. 713.869.0404

ROOSEVELT 5219 Washington. 713.869.8779www.rooseveltbar.com

SALT BAR 4218 Washington. 713.868.1109www.saltbarhouston.com

SAM’S CAFÉ 920 Studemont. 713.861.1109www.samscafehouston.com

SANCTUARY LOUNGE2420 Washington. 713.861.7300www.sanctuaryhouston.com

SAWYER PARK SPORTS BAR2412 Washington. 713.398.8442www.SawyerParkHouston.com


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SHADE 250 W. 19th St. 713.863.7500 www.shadeheights.com

SOMA 4820 Washington. 713.861.2726 www.somasushi.com

SOMEBURGER HAMBURGER745 E. 11th St. 713.862.0019

STAR PIZZA II 77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241www.starpizza.net

TACOS A GO GO2912 White Oak. 713.864.8226www.tacosagogo.com

TAMPICO2115 Airline Dr. 713.862.8425

TAPS HOUSE OF BEER5120 Washington. 713.864.0650www.tapshouseofbeer.com

TEOTIHUACAN MEXICAN CAFÉ 1511 Airline Dr. 713.426.4420www.teothihuacanmexicancafe.com

TEXADELPHIA920 Studemont. 713.861.7826www.texadelphia.com

THE COUNTER4601 Washington. 713.966.6123www.thecounterburger.com

THE DUBLINER4219 Washington. 713.861.2300

THE LOT 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 www.thelothouston.net

TIPPY’S SOUL FOOD 4400 Yale St. 713.694.2500

TQLA 4601 Washington. 281.501.3237www.tqlahouston.com

VIETNAM605 W. 19th St. 832.618.1668www.thevietnamrestaurant.com

W GRILL 4825 Washington. 713.861.9933www.wgrilltogo.com

WASHINGTON DRINKERY4115 Washington. 713.426.3617www.washavedrinkery.com

ZELKO BISTRO705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691www.zelkobistro.com

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ANYTIME FITNESS 1102 Yale St. 713.869.3222

BAYOU CITY CROSSFIT 3622 Golf Dr. 713.230.8299

BAYOU CITY SMILES4000 Washington #201. 713.518.1411www.BayouCitySmiles.com

BLISS DAY SPA 701 Shepherd Dr. #100. 713.864.8787www.blissdayspa.biz

BLUE TREE YOGA“Infrared Heated Studio”1824 Spring St. 713.839.9642www.bluetreeyoga.com

COSA BELLA SALON & DAY SPA 1543 Yale. 713.869.1441

CROSSFIT H-TOWN1919 Silver. 281.989.8740www.crossfithtown.com

CURVES COMPLETE625 W. 19th St. 713.861.9602www.curvesinformation.com

DESIGN DENTAL GROUP4500 Washington. 713.869.0334www.Design-DentalGroup.com

DESSANGE PARIS SALON 5535 Memorial Dr. 713.457.8800www.dessangetexas.com

DJ’S BETTER BODYPersonal Fitness 2500 E. TC Jester. 713.409.6254

EGMA’S SALON4620 A Washington. 713.880.8319

IMPERIUM CROSSFIT 1608 22nd St. 713.591.6966

INNOVATIVE DENTIST OFHOUSTON 427 W. 20th., Suite 400. 713.864.1315

JOY YOGA CENTER4500 Washington #900. 713.868.9642www.joyyogacenter.com

LA PAZ SPA & SALON 101 W. 14th St. 713.864.2244

MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL 920 Studemont #500. 713.869.0600www.ddsforyou.com

MEMORIAL PARK VISION5535 Memorial Dr. #1. 281.888.9256www.memorialparkvision.com

MERCER SALON5555 Washington. 281.888.9810www.mercersalon.com

SATORI SALON 3616 Washington. 713.869.2444www.satorisalons.com

SAWYER DENTAL1919 Taylor St. Suite 3A.713.864.4414

THE DENTIST650 Heights. 281.974.4086www.650heights.com

VAULT HOUSTON1824 Spring St. #124. 713.880.8161www.gyrotonichouston.com

WASHINGTON AVE PILATES2203 Washington. 281.352.5791www.wapilates.com

ZUMBA FITNESS 502 E. 20th St. 832.667.8003

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GREENWOOD KING1801 Heights Blvd. 713.864.0888 www.greenwoodking.com

MEMORIAL BY WINDSOR3131 Memorial Ct. 713.864.7602www.windsorcommunities.com

ROSE TEAM REALTY4720 Washington #B-1. 713.880.8444www.intownhouston.com

SABINE STREET LOFTS150 Sabine Street. 713.221.3400www.SabineStreetLofts.com

SAWYER HEIGHTS LOFTS 2424 Sawyer Heights St.713.861.3737www.sawyerheightslofts.com

TEXAS REAL ESTATE & CO.2420 Washington. 713.337.1410www.txreco.com

URBAN LIVING5023 Washington. 713.868.7226www.urbanliving.com

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I saw that you just did a tour of theSouth – Alabama, Florida…Yeah, it was really cool. I think being inHouston, for the sounds that we have, it’sreally the best place for us to be located.Because playing the South, I don’t think wecould ask for a better audience. Just the placewhere all the big influences in our music –that’s where it comes from. So it’s pretty coolto travel through some of these Delta Bluestowns and along the Gulf Coast. It’s a differ-ent way of life, and each town seems to bepretty… each state was really different. Butdefinitely I like playing the smaller townsbetter than the big cities.

Those states all have a different feel butparts of them – I know you played Jackson,Birmingham … it’s kind of like going back in time insome ways.Yeah, definitely. I think the oldest place we played was inJackson. It was actually called The Old Tavern, and Ithink that building was from the ’20s. A really old place,and it’s across the street from some huge governmentbuilding that looks like it’s been there for a long time, too.

Do you find that when you go through towns like that,that people know Houston blues? Is that even what youguys grew up on?Well, our band is a real mix of musical influences. Ourdrummer – Marshall – he’s from Lake Jackson, and heplayed in a jazz band in high school, so he’s a jazzdrummer, and his dad was a singer and guitar playerand he’s backed him some, too. Daniel – our lead gui-tarist – he can play just about anything, but the blues abig strength for him, and he did his first tour when hewas 15 years old as a blues guitarist, so he’s played alot, and he’s just fantastic live. He never plays the samething twice – he’s that kind of a solo player, so he reallyshines in our live show. And then Zero – our bass player– he’s played in funk bands and he’s played jazz andblues, R&B, and plays a six-string bass, so he’s the reallytalented, funky dude in the band. And I grew up listeningto the Beatles, and I love ’90’s rock, because that’s kindof… I was a teenager and stuff coming up. So ’90’srock’s a big influence on me, and I love old blues and ZZTop and stuff.

What do you think is the biggest area of growth foryou guys from The Bridge to this album?We recorded The Bridge in eight hours. We won aneight-hour block of recording time in a raffle, from SugarHill, and we went and did the whole thing in eight hours.

It wasreally cool!I’m still really happy withhow that album came out. Imean, we spent a lot of time practicingleading up to that so that we could do it, and part of itwas we just didn’t know what we were doing because itwas our first time in a big studio, so we didn’t know thatyou couldn’t just … that people don’t just go and dothings in a day.

Right! The album’s only an hour long – why would ittake eight?Yeah! Because we got all the tracking done – I rememberwe were done in like six and a half hours, and then wehad to do the vocals, and our engineer said, “We canstop here if you wanna sit on these mixes for a week andthen come back.” And we said, “No, let’s just do it. Let’sget it done.” Because I mean we were really broke at thetime, too. We had this recording time, and we weren’tgonna be able to afford to come back and do the wholething, and we had no idea what that meant. Like howmuch that was gonna cost or anything. And we hadn’teven thought about it until he mentioned the idea, “Well,maybe you should just take some time to get acquaint-ed.” And you know, we had done the album all daylong, so I felt fine. So I said, “Let’s just do it. Let’s just seewhat we get.” And it was right down to the very lastminute and we got everything done. We were exhausted,but it’s still one of the best memories, I think, that we’vehad as a band. But I think as far as growth from then ’tilnow, it’s just … we’ve spent more time in the studio, Irecorded a solo record and a kid’s record. I producedboth of those, so I’ve been working with Chris Longwood

– he’s the same engineer I’ve used for all the projects,and so we have a really good chemistry, and I thinkthere’s understanding how things can work in the studioand how we like to do things. Like, “Okay, we’ll doublethe rhythm guitar on this song or maybe we should sneaksome background vocals in here with cathedral reverb onthem.” It’s just stuff like that that we wouldn’t even thinkabout before. So very much like experiential learning forthe band. I think that’s our biggest strength. I feel likewe’re really confident right now with being able to getdown anything in the studio that we want to. Like we canset out to write something and play it live and then beable to translate it onto a studio track and get a similarfeel. I think the thing we sort of strive for is to try to cap-ture the live sound on the record.

Get that rawness in there.Yeah, because I think between a live show and an album,it’s two completely different worlds, but I think peoplewant … they approach both wanting to feel the samething. You want to be moved by the music, so I think bothof those have their own manipulations that you sort oflearn from experience.

Runaway Sun’s second full-length album, Let’s Run, is outnow. The band will perform on August 4 (6-10pm) aspart of White Linen Night in The Heights.

SUNINTERVIEWWITH ANDREW

KARNAVAS



AVID VERSUS GOLIATH. GOOD VERSUS EVIL. MONGOOSE VERSUSCOBRA. MONGOOSE? VERSUS? COBRA? WAIT, WHAT? WE REALLYTHOUGHT WE KNEW ALL THOSE EPIC BATTLES … APPARENTLY WEDIDN’T! MONGOOSE VERSUS COBRA, A BATTLE AND A NEWHOUSTON BAR?? RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI FROM THE JUNGLE BOOK SHORTSTORY? NAT GEO CHANNEL SPECIAL REPORT? NO, MAN, IT’S THENAME OF A NEW BAR!

Mongoose Versus Cobra or MvsC for short, is a bar, that much we know. So, thatname? Not exactly sure but let’s carry on and discuss what else we do know. Wenow know that the entire Greensheet parking lot is for MvsC patrons during‘evening’ hours, a nice gesture. While looking for said parking we know the firstthing we noticed, a façade trend these days, was the repurposing of space from interior to exterior. Inother words, the cool patio out front. As you approach, the ivy, the wall of windows, the quotes in theconcrete curbs, they all do a good job of saying ‘hey, hey, guy on the street … come on in … yeah,it’s cool here.’ Inside, the west side of the building is simply raw brick and windows, a seemingly flaw-less restoration of the original 1900’s box. The bar and other new to the building areas (mechanicalroom, kitchen, restrooms, even a loft) are on the east side. What the heck are those glass spheresinside the wall behind the bar? Hey, look at the loft! Sorry, we got distracted. A good-sized, open areawith large bench tables fading back to smaller more intimate seating allows for a decent crowd.Original rafters, tastefully reused wood, metal and of course some drywall finish off the interior ele-ments. The owners did great work here; it certainly is a solid remodel.

Those glass spheres behind the bar? Well, we did some research and it appears they are a state-of-the-art dispensing system called the KeyKeg. Apparently the KeyKeg is cheaper and more efficientthan those dime-a-dozen steel kegs. At least we know they look cool. MvsC has up to 42 beers on tapwith 2 additional nitro engines. The wide-ranged draft beer listing is supplemented by a nice selec-tion of bottles. MvsC even made a pretty awesome sign to display current draft offerings; look around

you can’t miss it. We just wish the sign shareda little more information about the beers it soproudly displays. Even beer enthusiasts needmore than “Brewery” and “Recipe” to knowwhat they are getting into. The list on thewebsite was a little outdated we were told,but at least it included the “Style” of the beer.Fear of the unknown? Luckily the passionatelist of spirits and cocktails are on the printedmenu! We know this much: We enjoyed allthe drinks we drank, maybe a little too much,and isn’t that all that really matters?

What else do we know? We know we saw at least two mongooseversus cobra statues viciously displaying the epic battle of yore.We know the place got loud, and people appeared to be havingfun. Not that the statues or noise relate – but we know next timewe are going to eat more of the food. We saw people beingserved what looked like a meal in a bucket? Apparently, it’s theploughman’s pail, a bold offering of “all the best bits for you andyour friends.” Next time! The pretzel and the spicy roasted pump-kin seeds we did sample were pretty darn good, and we reallyshouldn’t have let our friends eat all of the bratwurst. Seriously,we should have had more food.

We still don’t really know what that name is about, but we nowknow two things. Mongoose versus Cobra looks to be in it for thelong haul, and, “that which we are, we are.”

club+loungereview

By Michael CookPhotography by Daniel Ortiz

MONGOOSE VERSUS COBRAwhat’s in a name

1011 mcgowen st. | houston, tx 77002 | 713.650.6872 | www.mongooseversuscobra.com

MONGOOSE VERSUS COBRA LOOKS TO BE IN ITFOR THE LONG HAUL, AND, “THAT WHICH WE

ARE, WE ARE.”

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THE GROVE1611 Lamar St. 713.337.7321www.thegrovehouston.com

At press timeavocados are inseason and Ican’t seem to eatenough of them.I’ve becomeobsessed witheating at leastone avocado a

day. Plus I hear they are good for you even if theyare fat. The Grove prepares an Ahi tuna sashimi withslices of tuna nestled atop slices of avocado toppedwith a mango and pineapple pico and micro greens.Delightfully light and refreshing, this dish is perfectionfor these hot months.

BRASSERIE 191962 West Gray 713.524.1919www.brasserie19.com

Most would readsoft scrambledeggs and think,nope, probablyrunny, scaryeggs. I’m not sureof the logistics toattain soft scram-bled eggs but it

sounds to me like they would be fluffy. At Brasserie19 brunch, that’s how they serve them. Soft, fluffyeggs, seasoned ever so lightly, served with a side ofgreens and roasted potatoes. It’s brunch and a bit oflunch all on one plate. It takes “should I order asalad” right out of the ordering process. A simple,complete meal.

BRC519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233www.brcgastropub.com

The buzzabout theirburger isTRUE. I’vebeen numer-ous times butoddly enoughhadn’tordered itbefore. Thosedays are over.I can’t explainthe perfection

of the buttery-ness, juiciness, delish-ness that is thisburger. It leaves me speechless and wanting to goback daily. Don’t believe me? Check it out. Mondayis burger day with $8 burgers lunch or dinner.

KATA ROBATA3600 Kirby Dr. 713.526.8858www.katarobata.com

After years ofhearing aboutKata Robata, IFINALLY made itin. All the gush-ing and love overthe years sincethey opened iswell deserved.

I’ve heard wonders, and I was equally blown away.From the robata yellow tail collar, that as my sisterwould say “has no mother” (a direct translation of aMexican saying), to the hamachi and jalapeno sashi-mi, the Japanese snapper sashimi with asian trufflesauce straight to the Rising Sun roll and even the tra-

ditional spicy tuna roll – the preparation, flavor, qual-ity is perfection.

UCHI/ TIMMOLONEY/DUTCHSMALL/ FREEPRESSSUMMER FESTThis is an honor-

able mention/thank you/shout out of sorts. Thankyou, Tim Moloney, for inviting me to a media break-fast at dawn the first day of Summer Fest. Andalthough that sounded awful, you guys made up for itBIG TIME with an UCHI BREAKFAST. Thank you. Uchidoesn’t serve lunch let alone breakfast, so we wereSPOILED. They prepared a yogurt, granola, fruitappetizer and then a pork belly, scrambled egghamachi nabe-looking dish. It was mind-blowing. Aswas Summer Fest. And at this rate it’s only going toget more mind-blowing. Dutch Small and the team atFree Press are dead-set on getting our hometown fes-tival national recognition while putting local artists,musicians and Houston on the map. I only expectbigger and better things. I look forward to SummerFest time this year, every year.

I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE I’M TYPING THOSE WORDS AND IT’S THE BEGINNING OF JULY. THISWOULD BE WHY TIME FLIES IN THIS INDUSTRY. BUT AS I’VE PROBABLY MENTIONED IN THE PAST,I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR. THE BUZZ OF FALL IS IN THE AIR. THERE’S AN EXCITEMENT TO THEEND OF THOSE LONG, ENDLESS DOG DAYS OF SUMMER. THE RETURN OF FOOTBALL, SCHOOL,FALL HOLIDAYS – IT SPARKS A WHOLE NEW ENERGY INTO LIFE. IT’S THE RETURN TO NORMALI-TY. WHILE I’M ON THE TRACK TO NORMAL I FOUND MY GUILTY PLEASURE BURGER PLACE, ISEEM TO BE ADDICTED TO AVOCADOS, BRUNCH INTRODUCES ME TO A NEW TECHNIQUE, IGET WHAT ALL THE HYPE IS ABOUT AT ONE SUSHI STAPLE, AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO ACONGLOMERATE OF FOLKS FOR ONE OF MY FAVORITE WEEKENDS OF THE YEAR.

BACK to SCHOOL!

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downtown

C&F DRIVE INN B

6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704

CHAPEL SPIRITS B

534 Texas St. 713.836.2278www.chapelspirits.com

CHAR BAR B F

305 Travis. 713.222.8177

DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium L410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474

EIGHTEEN TWENTY B

1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535www.myspace.com/1820bar

ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM

5120 Scott. 713.528.2611

FLYING SAUCER B

705 Main St. 713.228.9472www.beerknurd.com

HOUSE OF BLUES B LM

1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blueswww.hob.com/houston

JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA B LM

1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011

JET LOUNGE L LM

1515 Pease. 713.659.2000www.thejetloungehouston.com

LA CARAFE W

813 Congress. 713.229.9399

LONE STAR SALOON B

1900 Travis. 713.757.1616

LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS Bl

500 Texas St. 713.836.2276www.luciesliquors.com

LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F

1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300www.bowlluckystrike.com

MAINSTAGE B LM

2016 Main St. 713.751.3101

MOLLY’S PUB B

509 Main. 713.222.1033www.mollyspubs.com

PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR B

500 Texas St. 713.836.2277www.pbrhouston.com

PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR B

1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383www.petesduelingpianobar.com

RESERVE 101 B

1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101www.reserve101.com

SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel C1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800www.aldenhotels.com

SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ B LM

909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299www.sambucarestaurant.com

SHARK BAR B

534 Texas. 281.300.1568www.sharkbartx.com

SHAY MCELROY’S B

909 Texas, Suite A. 713.223.2444www.mcelroyspub.com

STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L

909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888www.thestatebar.com

THE BREWERY TAP B

717 Franklin. 713.237.1537

THE B.U.S. BAR SB

1800 Texas. 713.222.2287

THE DIRT B

1209 Caroline. 713.658.3988www.dirtbar.com

TOC BAR C

711 Franklin. 713.224.4862www.tocbar.net

VENUE C+L

719 Main. 713.236.8150www.venuehouston.com

galleria+uptown

BAR 12•21 @ MORTON’S L F

5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946www.mortons.com

BELVEDERE L

1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271www.belvedereinfo.com

CHAMMP’S SB F

1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333www.champps.com

PAPARRUCHOS B F

3055 Sage. 713.212.3178www.paparruchos.com

REMINGTON BAR B F

St. Regis Hotel1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631www.stregis.com/houston

RICHMOND ARMS B

5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722www.richmondarmsonline.com

ROXY C

5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703www.clubroxy.com

THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C4 Riverway. 713.871.8181

THE TASTING ROOM W

4 Houston locationswww.tastingroomwines.com

WILD WEST C

6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455www.wildwesthouston.com

WINETOPIA W

6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149www.winetopiatx.com

midtown

13 CELSIUS W

3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466www.13celsius.com

3RD BAR B F

2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

BAR MUNICH B sb f

2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008www.barmunich.com

BRAZOS RIVER BOTTOM B F

2400 Brazos. 713.528.9192www.brbtx.com

CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE B F

2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com

COACHES SB

2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970www.coachespubmidtown.com

COMMUNITY BAR B

2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576

CONTINENTAL CLUB B

3700 Main. 713.529.9899www.continentalclub.com

DOGHOUSE TAVERN B

2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118

DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE L C

114 Gray. 713.526.3423www.doublecrosshouston.com

DOUBLE TROUBLE B L

3622 Main St. 713.874.0096

EPIC LOUNGE L C

3030 Travis. 713.522.2531

ESCOBAR L C

2905 Travis. 832.443.5781www.escobarhouston.com

FRONT PORCH PUB B

217 Gray. 713.571.9571www.frontporchpub.com

GLITTER KARAOKE B

2621 Milam. 713.526.4900www.glitterkaraoke.com

GROVE PARK LOUNGE L

33 Waugh. 832.582.0611www.groveparklounge.com

HOWL AT THE MOON L

612 Hadley. 713.658.9700www.howlatthemoon.com

JUNCTION SB

160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768

KHON’S WINE W

2808 Milam St. 713.523.7775www.khonsbar.com

KOMODO’S B

2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501

NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B

2913 Main St. 713.526.2220www.art-bar.net

PUB FICTION SB F

2303 Smith. 713.400.8400www.pubfiction.com

RED DOOR C L

2416 Brazos. 713.256.9383www.reddoormidtown.com

REPUBLIKA L

2905 Travis. 713.498.9662

RICH’S C

2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606www.richsnightlife.com

SAINT DANE’S BAR + GRILL B F

502 Elgin. 713.807.7040www.saintdanes.com

SHOT BAR B

2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000www.shotbarhouston.com

STATUS C

2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400www.statushouston.com

THE MAPLE LEAF B

514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 www.themapleleafpub.com

THE MINK/THE BACKROOM B

3718 Main. 713.522.9985www.minkonmain.com

UNION BAR B+L

2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916www.myspace.com/unionlounge

WONDER BAR B L

2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083www.wonderbarhouston.com

montrose+ shepherd

611 B

611 Hyde Park. 713.526.7070

ABSINTHE L F

609 Richmond. 713.528.7575www.absinthelounge.com

AGORA B F

1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212www.agorahouston.com

ANVIL+REFUGE B F

1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622www.anvilhouston.com

AVANT GARDEN B+L LM

411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429www.avantgardenhouston.com

BLUR BAR B

710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447www.blurbar.com

BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR W F

307 Fairview. 713.269.0859www.barboheme.com

BOONDOCKS B C LM

1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500www.myspace.com/boondocksbar

BYZANTIO B F

403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896www.byzantiohouston.com

CATBIRDS B

1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000www.catbirds.com

CECIL’S B

600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM

4100 Montrose. 832.592.7464www.cezannejazz.com

ETRO LOUNGE B

1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876www.etrolounge.com

GRAPPINO DI NINO M

2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002

GRIFF’S SB

3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912www.griffshouston.net

GUAVA LAMP L

570 Waugh. 713.524.3359www.guavalamphouston.com

J.R.’s B808 Pacific. 713.521.2519

LOLA’S DEPOT B2327 Grant. 713.528.8342

MCELROY’S PUB B

3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444www.mcelroyspub.com

METEOR B

2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123www.meteorhouston.com

MONTROSE MINING CO. B805 Pacific. 713.529.7488

NUMBERS C

300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551www.numbersnightclub.com

ORANGE SPORTS BAR SB

1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920

PJ’S SPORTS BAR B

614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748www.pjssportsbar.com

POISON GIRL L

1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar

RED LION PUB B

2316 S. Shepherd. 713.782.3030www.redlionhouston.com

ROEDER’S PUB B

3116 S. Shepherd. 713.524.4994www.roederspub.com

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RUDYARD’S B F

2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521

SHERLOCK’S B F

1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881

SIDEBAR @ GRAVITAS B F

807 Taft. 713.522.0995

SONOMA WINE BAR W

2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463www.sonomahouston.com

SOUTH BEACH C

810 Pacific. 713.529.7623www.southbeachthenightclub.com

THE HAY MERCHANT F B

1100 Westheimer. 713.528.9805www.haymerchant.com

THE FLAT B

1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528www.barflathouston.com

THE HARP B

1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827www.theharphouston.com

THE NEXT DOOR B L

2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712

THE STAG’S HEAD B

2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199www.stagsheadpub.com

VELVET MELVIN PUB B

3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798

VINTAGE L

2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200www.vintageloungehouston.com

ZIMM’S B L

4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002www.zimmsbar.com

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK B L

601 Richmond. 713.527.8328

museum district

MONARCH LOUNGE Hotel ZaZa L5701 Main. 713.526.1991www.monarchrestauranthouston.com

outer loop

300 HOUSTON BOWLING B

925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207www.300houston.com

DENIM BAR B F

16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925www.theburningpear.com

FIREHOUSE SALOON C LM

5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962www.firehousesaloon.com

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE SB

12848 Queensbury Ln. #208713.461.2002www.houstontexansgrille.com

THE DERRICK TAVERN B LM

1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922www.thederricktavern.com

VINE WINE ROOM W

12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463www.vinewineroom.com

YARD HOUSE B F

800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre. 713.461.9273www.yardhouse.com

rice village

ARMADILLO PALACE B F

5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700www.thearmadillopalace.com

BAKER STREET PUB B LM

5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900www.bakerstreetpub.com

BRIAN O’NEILL’S B

5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603www.brianoneills.com

BRONX BAR B

5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

HUDSON LOUNGE L

2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020www.hudsonlounge.com

KAY’S LOUNGE L

2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858

LITTLE WOODROW’S B

5 Houston locationswww.littlewoodrows.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE W F

2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478www.salentowinecafe.com

SIMONE ON SUNSET W

2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033www.simoneonsunset.com

THE GINGER MAN B

5607 Morningside. 713.526.2770www.gingermanpub.com

THE EIGHTEENTH COCKTAIL BAR B

2511 Bissonnet. 713.533.9800www.18thbar.net

THE LOUNGE AT BENJY’S B F

2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602www.benjys.com

criver oaks+ kirby

BAR MALATESTA B

1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000

BIG WOODROW’S B F

3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653www.bigwoodrows.com

BLANCO’S B

3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072

BLVD LOUNGE B F

1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111

CAPONE’S B LM

4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010www.caponeshouston.com

CRU W

2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463www.cruawinebar.com

DOWNING STREET B L

2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291www.downingstreetpub.com

ESTATE LOUNGE B L

2303 Kirby. 254.718.7952www.estatehouston.com

KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB B

2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486www.irishpubkenneallys.com

LOBBY LOUNGE B L

InterContinental Hotel2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.1132

LIZZARD’S PUB B C

2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

LUMEN LOUNGE L

5000 Kirby. 281.807.7567

MERCER LOUNGE C3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132www.mercerhouston.comMEZZANINE LOUNGE SB F

2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.6399www.mezzaninelounge.com

MUGSY’S B2239 Richmond Ave. 713.522.7118www.mugsyshouston.com

RON’S PUB B

1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820www.ronspub.com

SAM’S BOAT B5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628

SIGNATURE LOUNGE L

5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087www.signatureloungehouston.com

SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE B

5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768www.spotlightkaraoke.com

STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600www.stereolivehouston.com

SAINT GENEVIEVE2800 Kirby. 713-524-2441www.saintgen.com

THE BAR BInterContinental Hotel2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200

THE BIG EASY B LM

5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999www.thebigeasyblues.com

THE RAILYARD B

4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000www.railyardhouston.com

THE RED ROOM L

2736 Virginia St. 713.520.5666www.redroomhouston.com

UNDER THE VOLCANO C

2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282

W XYZ BAR B

5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

warehouse district

EIGHTEEN TWENTY L

1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535

LUCKY’S PUB SB F

801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010www.luckyspub.com

THE GREEN ROOM C LM

813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483

WAREHOUSE LIVE LM

813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483www.warehouselive.com

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45. Solemn ceremonies46. U.S. Grant or R.E. Lee48. Focus of worship,in Islam49. Complexdwellings: Abbr.50. Govt. debt52. Jessica of “DarkAngel”53. Code-breaking gp.54. Most wicked56. Take the trophy57. Sport recentlyassociated with growthhormones59. On a clipper, say61. Intensify62. Gymnast, at times63. Postcard-pretty64. He led the ChicagoSymphony and theLondon Philharmonic

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35. A form of visualcommunication37. Capers, like ahorse38. Just pretend tosing39. Attorney’s case40. Las Vegas gas42. Antagonism43. Closet44. “____-La,”utopian place47. SALT subject50. 70’s band withthe hit “I’m Not inLove”51. Biblical twin54. Above-the-kneeskirt55. Burton and Allen58. Shared computersystem: Abbr.60. Heavily financedcorp. takeover

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OO2CROSSWORD By Scott Ward

This year the theme was a touch of RED, based on the Tony Award-Winningplay that was shown this spring, so upon arrival ladies received red chiffonscarves and the gents red silk handkerchiefs to add a splash of crimson to theiralready exquisite attire. In keeping with the artistic theme, guests got to showoff their artistic abilities while painting large canvases that were later used onstage in the Ally Theatre’s production of RED. The Richard Brown Orchestra ser-enaded guests with classic 1960’s tunes during a wonderful supper courtesy ofJackson and Company. After dinner, the dance floor rocked with music byRadio London.

EVENT A TOUCH OF RED: 2012 ALLEY THEATRE BALLWHY TO BENEFIT THE ALLEY THEATRE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMSWHERE THE CORINTHIANWHEN MAY 12

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