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McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants’three Houston-area locations bring the freshestseafood to your table from regional waters andbeyond. Elegant dining rooms, lively bars, fresh airpatios and impeccable service make the restau-rants favorite Houston destinations seven days aweek. The restaurants are perfect for classic busi-ness lunches, casual happy hours, fabulous dinnersand special celebrations.

McCormick & Schmick’s fresh approach to diningmeans that menus are printed twice daily and fea-ture the signature McCormick & Schmick’s “FreshList” of more than 20 fresh seafood varieties at thepeak of their seasons—many often arriving freshthroughout the day. Texas favorites such as catfish,redfish, black drum, shrimp and oysters aresourced from local waters. Chefs also source asmany other ingredients as possible from local pur-veyors, from produce to cheese, creating regionallyinspired and seasonal preparations of traditionalseafood dishes as well as contemporary takes onaged steaks, salads and pastas.

McCormick & Schmick’s commitment to freshnesscontinues in the bar. In fact, you won’t find anyblenders at the McCormick& Schmick’s bars—thedrinks are just as fresh andjust as thoughtfully preparedas the food. The bartendershere practice traditionalmixology, creating classic

and contemporary hand-shaken cocktails withfresh squeezed juices. Guests can also enjoy awide array of quality beers and wines, in additionto an impressive selection of single malt scotches.The bar is also home to McCormick & Schmick’sfamous Happy Hour, featuring a wide variety ofsmall plates starting at just $1.95.

McCormick & Schmick’s is the perfect choice foryour next event, with private and semi-private din-ing rooms that create an elegant atmosphere toturn any gathering into a true special occasion.Flexible dining spaces can accommodate any styleof event, from business presentations to familyreunions, birthday parties to wedding celebrations.McCormick & Schmick’s dedicated event staff willpersonalize every detail, including custom menusto satisfy every guest, and coordinate from start tofinish for a seamless event. Also consider hostingunique parties on the patio at the Uptown Parklocation, at the chef’s table at the Houston Pavilionslocation, or in the wine tasting room at the Town &Country Village location.

Whether you settle into the dining room, sit at thebar or celebrate a private event, you will experi-

ence McCormick & Schmick’sunparalleled commitment to excel-lent service. The sophisticated yetfriendly atmosphere at McCormick& Schmick’s welcomes you toenjoy a classic dining experiencewith modern sensibilities.

For more information and onlinereservations, visitwww.McCormickandSchmicks.com, orcall your nearest location:

Uptown Park1151-01 Uptown Park Blvd.Houston, TX 77056713.840.7900

Houston Pavilions1201 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77002713.658.8100

Town & Country Village791 Town & Country Blvd.Houston, TX 77024713.465.3685

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CAFE EXPRESSCafe Express is a restaurant that breaks all the rules. There’s self-service whichmeans no waiters and consequently no tipping. But the menu is fresh, handmadefood – like you'd get at a fancy full-service restaurant. Each order is preparedwhen you order it – it's never pre-cooked or pre-prepared. In fact, each CafeExpress uses the best of everything ... fresh ground beef in the burgers, all-natu-ral chicken breasts, imported cheeses and European-style baked breads. At theOasis table, you’ll find an amazing selection of imported goodies like extra-virginolive oils from Italy, mustard from Dijon, vinegar from Italy and France and more.Cookies, brownies and desserts are made fresh, every day, on site. Cafe Expressalso serves breakfast, which means you can enjoyyour favorite restaurant for every meal of yourday. And every location has a bar serving a fineselection of drinks, beers and wines as well ascappuccinos and espressos.

www.cafe-express.com

UPTOWN SUSHI

Since opening our doors in 2003, the chef-inspired and chef-drivenUptown Sushi has provided guests the finest in sushi and Japanese fusion cui-sine. Our versatile and eclectic menu provides something for everyone fromKobe and Prime grade beef, Kurubota pork, gourmet soups and salads, tocooked seafood items. For those with discerning palates, we provide the fresh-est and finest in grade one-plus fish for all our sushi. Please join us asExecutive Chef and owner Donald Chang unveils his new upcoming Fallmenu, which is sure to please everyone that walks through our doors. Comeexperience Houston's premier upscale Japanese restaurant and sushi bar foryour business lunch, elegant dining and late night bar.

1131 Uptown Park Blvd # 14Houston, TX 77056

713.871.1200Mon-Wed: 11am-11pmThurs-Fri: 11am-midnight

Sat: noon-midnightSun: 5pm-10pm

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BOWLMORE THAN JUST A SALAD.

With over 200 ingredients, toppings, and dressings to select from – many of themorganic – we'll build you as tantalizing and fresh a salad as you dare to dreamup. And even though it's just the way you like it, don't be afraid to experiment.New and exciting combinations are just waiting for your discovery. But that's justthe beginning. Our grilled sandwiches, made-from-scratch soups, and tasty sideswill really hit the spot. They're the perfect complement to that unique salad you justcreated, so go slow and savor every bite!

• Pistachio chicken salad with absolutely no mayonnaiseheld together with apples, pears and mango juice

• Thin-crust, oven-baked pizzas with back of the house doughand back of the house sauce

• $2 Sangrias all day every day• Friday Special Slow-Roasted Pork BBQ Short Ribs• NOW CATERING• It's good food convenience!• Boxed lunches, trays, desserts and entrees• Full-service bar

NOW OPEN: 11am to 9pm. Mon. - Sat.Stop by for Dinner!

Now serving Saturday Breakfast 11am to 5pm.Every Sunday, join us for The NFL Ticket.

Call us for your next event!Orders placed 24hrs

in advance are greatly appreciated!832.582.7218607 Richmond

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PUB FICTION

If you frequent Midtown for your late night debauchery, you've most likelybeen to Pub Fiction. From live music and tasty eats to strategically placed TVsplaying the latest game and an expansive patio, Pub Fiction has somethingfor everyone. Now, with newly extended hours and a new chef-inspired menuby Chef Adam Puskorius, your favorite happy hour and late night spot is openfor lunch. Enjoy a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers,entrees and much more to complement your favorite beverage to catch theweekend games or take a break from work. Choose from Pub’s vast selectionof beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

Pub Fiction has recently undergone some significant renovations to expandthe seating area, revitalize the menu and install 60 HDTVs, so you don't missa second of the game. The full menu is available daily from 11am - 11pm fea-turing a selection of perfectly grilled burgers, tasty wraps and sandwiches,and perfectly portioned salads that will nicely fill up your lunch hour. In addi-tion, Pub Fiction features favorite appetizers like the ultimate nacho platter,quesadillas and loaded potato skins. If your stomach is really grumbling, fillup on entrees like the "hand cut," 16oz, mesquite-smoked NY Strip, ChickenParmesan in our homemade marinara sauce with Rigatoni or the East CoastStyle fried fish and chips in our Samuel Adams beer batter.

Though there have been some renovations, Pub Fiction still features great livemusic weekly and remains a sports bar for the true sports fan. Open dailyfrom 11am - 2am, come to Pub Fiction to catch the game, grab a late nightsnack and drink or break up the workday with a tasty meal and a good time.

2303 Smith | Houston | TX | 77006|713.400.8400

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NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE

• Gourmet Indian cuisine• We have a Full Bar• Party Rooms• Exclusive Wine Room for 10 people• Gourmet Luncheon Buffet Daily• Sunday Brunch Buffet• Located in the heart of the Galleria• We offer Delivery services• We cater for all quantities• Dinner is a la carte• Open 7 days a week

3005 West Loop South, Suite110Houston, TX 77027 | 713.622.2005

www.Narinsbombaybrasserie.com

VALENTINO

With our Italian roots firmly planted by our founders, PieroSelvaggio and Luciano Pelligrini, Valentino Houstonfocuses on bringing elevated Italian cuisine to Houston.With a menu incorporating homemade pasta (not to bemissed is the house specialty Lobster Mezzeluna) and thefreshest ingredients, your taste buds will be pleased. Anexcellent wine list and outstanding service will round outan unforgettable experience. This is Italian artfully done.Featuring monthly wine dinners, crudo and happy hourspecials, live music on Thursday and Saturdays, Valentinoand its companion, Vin Bar, are sure to please. With itscentral location at the corner of Westheimer and WestLoop, Valentino brings sumptuous Italian cuisine and hos-pitality to all of Houston. Buon Appetito!

2525A West Loop South,713.850.9200

www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

THE FRESH DIETFRESH, GOURMET, DELIVERED DAILY

It’s like having a live-in CHEF. An invisible live-in CHEF. The fresh diet is the easiest way to have gourmet mealsdelivered to your door so you can lose weight without giv-ing up the simple joy of eating delicious food. It’s the per-fect way for busy people with refined palates to loseweight and be healthy. With over 400 items to choosefrom you can customize your menu to fit your preferences.Let’s face it, when you eat FRESH, not only does it taste bet-ter, it’s better for you.SPECIAL OFFER: Try us for 1 weekand get 50% off your second week.

Go to www.TheFreshDiet.comof call 1-866-FRESH-50.Use promo code: houston

BECKS PRIME

For over 25 years, Becks Prime has served Houston thefreshest, highest-quality ingredients available: Angus-cer-tified steak dinners, burgers ground and pattieddaily, mesquite grilled marinated chicken, 100% hand-cut Idaho potatoes, Ahi Tuna, quarter-pound Boar’s Headhot dogs created specifically for us, a wide array of deli-cious salads and much more. Everything so fresh that allyou’ll find in our freezers are the beer mugs.

Top Ten Burger in Texas -Texas Monthly

Taste the world’s freshest fast food foryourself at any of our twelve

Houston-area locations.Find the closest one to you at

www.becksprime.com.

BISTRO BAR

Enjoy the sophisticated bar ambience and expansive patioseating and all the excitement of Houston’s CITYCENTRE!Bistro Bar customers can enjoy a captivating and seasonallychanging cocktail menu highlighting classics first madefamous by the Brennan family. The menu offers a variety ofMini Flatbreads, inspired by those made famous by BistroAlex, and cold items like Blue Crab Pico de Gallo with Goat

Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Profiterolesand “Street Foods” such as Shrimp &Tasso Pinchos, Boudin Balls and aMedianoche Sandwich.

Happy Hour: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 7:00pmReverse Happy Hour: Monday - Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wine Wednesdays - Half Price on all wines under $50Bistro Bar Live Music

Hotel Sorella 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. Houston, TX 77024www.hotelsorella-citycentre.com

SWEET

What began in a small kitchen with a self-taught team cater-ing to weddings, parties and farmers’ markets is now aquaint, eco-conscious bakery/coffee/teahouse offering clas-sic sweets all proudly and strictly hand-made daily fromscratch. Enjoy signature house coffee, macarons, cupcakes,cookies, and mini tarts – all made from ingredients locallyand seasonally sourced. SWEET strives to inspire eco-aware-ness through its eco-friendly products from recycled cups,boxes, bags, plant cutlery, and baking in unbleached linersto vintage furniture, recycled wood fixtures and glassware.Enjoy free Wi-Fi with a cup of espresso, sip on bubble teaoutside on the patio, or pick up a macaron tower or cup-

cakes by the dozens for yournext party.

801 Town & Country Blvd. Suite A120 | Houston, TX 77024713.64.SWEET (79338) | www.sweethouston.com

Follow SWEET’s twitter for their daily specials to come.

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EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD enchants diners with an emphasis on prime seafoodcreations, USDA prime beef and chops, and fresh oyster bar selections featuringnearly a half-dozen varieties, including Blue Point, Hogg Island, Wellfleet,Salutes and Dutch Island. The interior design is comfortably contemporary creat-ing a warm, sophisticated and quietly seductive ambiance. Eddie V’s chefs arepassionate about seafood and the professional waitstaff offer impeccable service.Enjoy the rhythms of live music nightly in the V-Lounge starting at 6pm weekdays,7pm on weekends. Happy Hour is nightly in the lounge from 4-7pm with dinnerbeginning at 5pm. Seafood, Steaks and Rhythm.

For more information,go to www.EddieV.com.

BULLRITOS®

You’re in Houston. You’ve seen other burrito joints, but Bullritos is a categoryall its own. Brought to you by Russell Ybarra, Houston’s Tex-Mex kingpin andfounder of Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen, this fast-casual concept is nothing shortof unbullievabull.

Incredibull Quality�Bullritos ingredients are always fresh – never frozen. From freshly grilled andmarinated meats to made-from-scratch beans and rice, all the way down thebag to a variety of salsas and load-it options, everything is made with quali-ty in mind. Even our variety of tortillas come delivered hot off the press. Justgrab a bag, select all the delicious goodness you can handle, and you’ll havea customized burrito rolled on the spot. And if you’re really bold, tack on aside of chips and queso and a bull-rita, the most refreshing margarita you canfind in a pinch, available in strawberry or classic lime.

Charitabull Events�We believe there’s more to life thanjust good food. That’s why we sup-port schools and other worthy causesthrough Charitabull events. The con-cept is simple – select the date,advertise the event and we’ll donate20% of the sales, up to $500, back toyour organization!

Go Mobull with Online OrderingIn a rush? Place your order online toavoid lines and beat the stampede.Your Bullrito will be in the bag whenyou arrive. Set up an account andyou can even text your next order!Visit www.order.bullritos.com onyour computer or smartphone.

Bull(k) Orders for Herds over 25If you’re feeding a small (or large) herd, it’s best to just roll with it. Fax yourorder or place it online, and your hungry guests will come running back fasterthan the bulls on the streets of Pamplona.

12 Houston-Area Locations to Serve Your Burrito CravingsChampions, Deer Park, 1960/Eldridge, Briar Forest, Greenway Commons,NASA, Voss/San Felipe, La Porte, Pasadena, Pearland, Rosenberg,Sugar Land

Bullritos is committed to building the Best Dang Burrito with IncredibullQuality! Find us at facebook.com/bullritos and on Twitter @bullritos

*Unbullievabull*$5 Ground Beef Nachos

Every Tuesday through September!

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TILA’S

What could be more fun than a party at Tila's?How about a Tila's party at your house? Or office? Or, anywhere!

Tila turns any event into una fiesta monumental with delicious,authentic Mexican favorites, traditional, mouthwatering dessertsand Tila's signature margaritas.

Relax and let us take care of everything so you can concentrateon more important things – like having fun!

Enjoy mouth-watering, authentic, Mexican cuisine as only Tila can prepare.

Sip one of our signature margaritas as you savor culinary favorites from Salmon Borracho to Brie Cheese and Pear Quesadillas. Chevre-Stuffed FiletMignon to Chile en Nogada. Tres Chocolates to Tila-Misu!

We'll handle all the details including setup, staff, bar service and clean-up.

And when you need a venue for your next private event, come to Tila’s for oneof our famous private Tequila dinners. Tila will prepare a special four-coursemeal exclusively for you and your guests – then pair each course with one of herfavorite tequilas.

1111 S. Shepherd on the curve713.522.7654www.tilas.com

FLEMING’S PRIMESTEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR

Join Our Nightly Celebration of Food, Wine & Memorable TimesFleming’s features the finest prime steaks and an award-winning list of 100 wines by the glass.

“5 for $6 ’til 7” Bar MenuKick off your evening with our unique selection of 5 cocktails, 5 wines by theglass and 5 appetizers, priced at $6 each and served at the bar until 7 pm.Then, indulge yourself with the finest prime steak, aged to perfection, as well asfresh seafood, innovative side dishes and decadent desserts.

September “Month of Discovery”Join our month-long celebration featuring the debut of the new Fleming’s 100®

— our award-winning collection of 100 wines by the glass. Events include: • Opening Nights: Taste your way through the new Fleming’s 100, featuring

20 different wines each Friday in September, for just $25 per guest.*• Silver Oak Wine Dinner on September 13th: Showcasing 5 wines from

the “twin sister” wineries of Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars.• “Winesdays”: 25% savings on bottle selections from the new Fleming’s 100,

every Wednesday in September.

Private Dining for All OccasionsWhether you're hosting a small social gathering or large business function,Fleming's will custom-tailor an event worthy of the occasion. It's the personaltouches that make an event special, and no one understands this better than ourPrivate Dining Directors. They'll work with you to ensure that every detail —from the food and drinks to the ambience and timing — is exactly right.

Fleming's Town & Country is located just minutes from the Memorial CityMedical Center and Houston's renowned Energy corridor, and convenientlylocated near the Memorial suburbs, Katy, and Uptown/Galleria. Fleming’s RiverOaks is located in the heart of Houston, between Greenway Plaza, the Galleria,the Houston Medical Center and Downtown.

• 788 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. | 713.827.1120• 2405 W. Alabama | 713.520.5999

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Chef Giancarlo

Giancarlo is always searching for the freshest, seasonal ingredients to pre-pare in true Mediterranean fashion. A native Italian he creates daily dish-es of treasures from the sea, bounty from the garden and the best of

the terra. Experience Italy...the Sardinian way!

5000 Westheimer713.621.6888

www.arcodoro.comGourmet Sardinia

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ARAYA

Discover the ultimate chocolate experience in town atARAYA. Our creations are locally handcrafted followingthe Belgian and French technique, using only premium sin-gle origin chocolate and natural ingredients. Indulge yoursenses with the aroma and taste of more than 30 choco-late flavors made to satisfy every palate, from exotic fla-vors like Pink Salt and Strawberry Balsamic to the classicPalet D’Or and Hazelnut praline, enjoy our French maca-roons with a nice cup of Italian espresso before or afterwatching a movie at theater right next door. Gourmetchocolate bars, spreads and hot chocolate available. Also,great gift ideas as exquisite fine chocolates or French mac-aroons inside beautiful artistic limited edition boxes.

2013 W. Gray St., Houston1575 W. Grand Parkway South, Katy, TX

832.967.7960www.arayachocolate.com

RUGGLES GREENAt Ruggles Green, we are proud to be the greenestrestaurant in Texas! On your visit you’ll notice there issomething unique about this place. Maybe it’s the excitingatmosphere, maybe it’s our deep devotion to sustainabili-ty. Mostly – it’s the incredible food. All of our dishes arefresh and made to order. We use the freshest local, organ-ic, and all-natural ingredients. We buy seasonal producefrom over 10 local farmers. Some of our top favorites are:Hi-Protein Hemp Brownie, HempanadasTM, Texas GoatCheese Salad and Famous Spicy Fish Tacos. We enjoybeing a part of our local community and supporting it.

• 801 Town & Country Blvd. #1BHouston, TX 77024 | 713.464.5557

• 2311 West AlabamaHouston, TX 77098 | 713.553.0777

Visit our new website and see how we are making a difference at www.rugglesgreen.com.

ISLAND GRILLIsland Grill is an incredible Mediterranean Grill &Houston bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Weserve the best juices and Smoothies in Houston. Most peo-ple who are into Houston smoothies or juices go crazyover this place. The egg white omelette and Creme BruleeFrench Toast are amazing. If you are in the mood forMediterranean Food, the Chicken or Beef Pita are to diefor. Most people who try the Island Grill Houston bistroreturn. Try us and you will see why.

• 5709 WoodwayHousotn, TX 77057 | 713.334.4036

• 4024 Bellaire Blvd.Houston, TX 77024 | 713.665.5388

www.islandgrillhouston.com

GROW YOUR OWN INDOOR GARDEN SUPPLY

Hippocrates said, "Let thy food be thy medicine, thy medicinebe thy food!" The good graces of growing your own food andflowers can be matched by only love itself. A visit to GrowYour Own Indoor Garden Supply in Montrose will provideyou with all you need to start and maintain a patio, rooftop,backyard, pantry or a windowsill garden. Enhance yourhealth by eating organic and freshly harvested herbs, veggiesand fruits daily, which are optimum for nutrient viability.Tasting is believing! Bring in the kids for a “Seed Your Own”activity and they can take it home to experience the ancientwonder of Growing Your Own! Customized Microclimates forfunction and beauty, Organic Seed, Organic Soil & OrganicPlant Nutrients, Tropical Plants and Succulents are all avail-able. Also a one-stop shop for Hydroponic Systems, GrowLights, Reflectors, Bulbs, Ballasts, Seeding Trays, Local Art andmore!

415 Westheimer, Houston, TX. 77006 | 281.823.9193

MAJORCA BISTRO & TAPAS:MIDTOWN'S NEW "IT" DESTINATION

Houston’s hottest new dining experience, Majorca Bistroand Tapas, is now open in the heart of Midtown. From itsvariety of Sangrias and tropical cocktails to the temptingtapas and main course creations, using fresh local ingre-dients including meat, fruit, fish and vegetables, to offer-ing guests a culinary journey of taste, tradition, and well-ness in the unique Mallorcan style, the experience reallyaims to promote the well-being of both health and palate.Founded by Restaurateur Ali Bendella and co-owner/Chef Hicham Nafaa, this hip lounge-style diningspace has two bars and Happy Hour on weekdays from4-6pm, with half priced tapas and Sangria specials.Catering to the late night crowd, drinks will be serveduntil 2am and food until 3-4am.

Majorca Bistro and Tapas is located at207-A Gray Street in Midtown, next to theFront Porch. For more info, visit them on

Facebook or by 832.582.7176.

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ARTURO BOADAAfter numerous local and nationally awarded restaurantsin Houston, Arturo Boada has opened his own epony-mous boutique restaurant. With interior designed byBoada himself in collaboration with artist Ken Robertsonthe space is vibrant, full of color and flavor — creating anenergetic atmosphere perfect for lunch or dinner. Guestscan enjoy pizzas, tapas and desserts prepared in thewood-burning oven plus a bevy of signature menu itemssuch as Camarones en Hamaca Henesy, Mussels withTomatillos, Mama Sonia Raviolis and the Whole NineYard Salad. Guests truly experience the feel of a friendlyneighborhood restaurant. We also offer a variety of select-ed wines. Hours of operation are Tuesday throughSunday, lunch through dinner, with complimentary valetparking. What are you waiting for? Come experienceBoada.

6510 Del Monte | Houston, TX 77057713.782.3011 | www.boadacuisine.com

Open lunch and dinner. Tues- Sunday.


RIAZUL PREMIUM

“DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT.”—Rated 96 points by Wine Enthusiast 2011

"It is a very tasty tequila, fresh with citrus and pineapple notes and goodperfume in the nose, making it a fine choice for a margarita straight up."—John Mariani, Bloomberg

“Riazul delivers a smooth, clean and satisfying drink.”—Newsday

Like all fine spirits, tequila comes from the earth. The agave that is at the heartof a great tequila is grown from the richest soil and just the right climate. Wayup in the clouds, virgin red volcanic soil and extreme temperatures have givenrise to the sweetest, most aromatic agave ever grown. This is where Riazul tequi-la is born. Discover Riazul. Single Estate.nOne hundred percent de agave.Born in Mexico, but raised in Houston.

It’s the difference between bringing a bottle and being the life of the party.

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TINTOS SPANISHRESTAURANT & WINE BAR

At Tintos, plan on having a posh and relaxing experience. With two separate din-ing rooms to choose from and a shady, tropical patio available, come enjoy deli-cious Spanish-inspired tapas and sip on a great glass of wine from your favoriteSpanish region. Alberto J. Alfonzo, Chef and Owner, comes from Spanish immi-grant culture, tasting and cooking the foods of his parents’ homeland. To createhis menu, Alberto traveled to Spain, one of his favorites places in the world, tovisit with family and friends, restaurant owners and chefs, to not only enhance hisfamily recipes, but to explore the latest food trends in Spanish cuisine. Withresources in hand, combined with a lifetime full of dreams and over 15 years ofexperience, Tintos Spanish Restaurant & Wine Bar was born. Open daily for lunchand dinner and sunday brunch.

2015 W. Gray @ ShepherdHouston, TX 77019

713.522.1330www.tintosrestaurant.com


HOUSTON WINE FESTHouston, get ready for the palette-pleasing weekend of theyear! This year, Houston Wine Fest brings together thefinest wine and food for a two-day outdoor festival atDowntown Houston’s beautiful Sam Houston Park. Fromthe novice to the serious wine aficionado, the 2011Houston Wine Fest welcomes everyone to a weekend filledwith wine sampling, delectable food pairings and livemusic for the wine-lover’s soul. The 2011 Houston WineFest benefits the Houston Wine Fest Young LeaderScholarship, a program developed to assist young stu-dents in their endeavors to become leaders in the commu-nity. The scholarship rewards two high school studentswith a $10,000 academic scholar-ship to an accredited 4-year collegeor university of their choice.

Purchase your tickets online in advance atwww.houstonwinefest.com.

BAR MÜNICHBar Münich, conveniently located in midtown Houston, isthe only place in town that offers all available varieties ofauthentic Hofbräu imported from Munich, Germany. Ourcustomers enjoy a variety of local and imported brewswith tasty gourmet sausages in a sleek, contemporaryspace. We’ll introduce you to recipes handed down fromcenturies ago. Not a beer fan? Our talented bartenderscan mix anything from martinis to shots from our full bar,including our signature shot: Munich Bomb. Sports fan?Check out our live coverage of soccer, football and moreon many TVs. Munich’s Oktoberfest Celebration takesplace on September 24th, complete with a real polkaband and other activities. Read more about offerings likeSaint Arnold Mondays, Das Boot, Munich Stein Club andBeat the Clock Fridays at www.barmunich.com. Ourmotto: old world fun, new world style…a liter at a time,prost!

Hours - weekdays 4pm-2am, weekends 12pm-2am2616 Louisiana Street,

Houston, TX 77006www.barmunich.com

ERA RESTAURANT & BAROverlooking Market Square Park and located in one ofthe oldest buildings in Houston, ERA Restaurant & Bardelivers affordable dining and historical romance in theheart of Downtown.

"–it's the kind of casual yet sleek restaurant that shouldbe an instant hit" –Houston Press, February 2011

"Where to eat right now:10 must-try Houston restaurants, March 2011"

"Pizzas, sandwiches and so much more...the newest andbest addition to the restaurants ringing Downtown'sMarket Square Park," CultureMap Houston

Join us Thurs.-Fri. (4-8pm) for Happy Hour and Saturdays (12-3pm) forBrunch. Mon-Wed: 11am - 4pm | Thurs: 11am - 10pm

Fri: 11am - 11pm | Sat: 12pm - 11pm

809 Congress Avenue | Houston, TX 77002713.225.1066 | www.era809.com

GLITTERSometimes stereotypes are there for a reason. I can’tdance. I can’t jump. I still listen to Hootie every now andthen, and occasionally indulging in the stereotypical canlead to some pretty humorous introspection. When theaverage Joe Q. American unbuttons that top button andloosens that tie, ready to suck down a few beers and beltout some Billy Joel, Glitter is exactly what comes to mind.Every now and then, it’s fun to engage in a little self-dep-recation. Being able to laugh at yourself after butcheringyour favorite song in front of complete strangers and thatcute girl you just bought a beer for is a rite of karaoke pas-sage. Maybe Glitter is a total stereotype on that front, butit’s everything a karaoke joint is supposed to be – and forthat, Houston is singing its praises.

Mon Closed | Tue 9-2 | Wed 9-2 | Thu 9-2Fri 8-2 | Sat 8-2 | Sun 8-Midnight2621 Milam | 713.526.4900 |

www.glitterkaraoke.com

HONG KONG DINER

NOW DIM SUM!

Hong Kong Diner is glad to bring the historic tradition ofDim Sum to you! Let us touch your heart with only the bestof our culture. We have so many dishes to choose from,anything from Shrimp Dumplings to Phoenix Clawstopped with fresh tasty tea all at a great price. Nowherein Houston will you find Dim Sum this great. So comedowntown and relax yourself with us. All you have to dois take a seat, you and your friends, and we will take careof the rest. Once you try our fresh Dim Sum, you will sure-ly come back for more… yum cha.

909 Franklin St.Houston,TX 77002

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“HOUSTON IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE ONE OFTHE BEST CULINARY SCENES IN THE COUN-TRY, WITH CUISINE FROM AROUND THEWORLD. THERE ARE MORE THAN 8,000RESTAURANTS IN THE HOUSTON AREA WITHCULINARY CHOICES THAT REPRESENT MORETHAN 35 COUNTRIES AND AMERICANREGIONS.

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