I’m not going to sit here and pretend I’m any kind of authority on culinary arts. I’m just as likely to be impressed by a greasy hamburger wrapped in foil as I am an elegantly plated filet mignon. I just like food, man, anyway it comes and anyway I can get it (except for this […]
Of Brown Bags And Aluminum Foil: Taqueria Del Sol
December 29, 2011 by 1 Comment
I remember my dad stepping into my grandma’s house, holding several large brown paper bags. That’s a pretty vivid vision. I remember everyone being excited. I remember seeing everyone in the house suddenly scramble for plates or napkins or at the very least a place to sit. I remember my mom calling for me to […]
Living the Big League Dreams, Part I: Enter Rayados
November 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
This is it. The last chance the Rayados will have to score. Their impressive early lead all but vanished, all eyes are on Raymond Figueroa now. They know a one run lead is barely a lead, a fraction of a lead. With men on first and second, Figueroa attempts to do what he hasn’t done all […]
HOUSTUNES Music Spotlight: The Tontons
November 16, 2011 by 2 Comments
The singular-genre band is dying. Lift up your glass in a toast to the days of individual acts being labeled “Rock”, or “Country”, or “Jazz”. In this new age of New Age, everything old is new again, but it’s somehow different and familiar. It’s the new same old sound. And while I may want some […]
Hollywood Vietnamese & Chinese
November 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Everyone can eat like a star at Hollywood Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine, especially since everything is ultra delicious after a crazy night out. That’s right, this place is a Late Night eat, and a great alternative to the diners and cafes that normally help you drive down your buzz. The egg rolls have a […]
Cali Sandwich
November 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Combination Meats Sandwich (or a #9, if you’re so inclined). That, along with a French Vanilla Iced Coffee, is my usual order when I visit Cali Sandwich in Midtown. You can eat deliciously and on the cheap here while you’re buzzing around Midtown or Downtown Houston. My order, in fact, comes to only a […]
T@pioca
November 7, 2011 by 2 Comments
Treat your sweet tooth at T@pioca (Tapioca? T-at-pioca?) located on Fuqua near I-45. This place has a pretty sweet selection of various teas, shakes, coffees, and frozen yogurts to indulge in without breaking your budget. Not exactly the busiest place in the city, T@pioca generally has no more than one person working the counter, so […]
Teaworks
November 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Located right off of Beltway 8 and Sabo Rd is Teaworks, a tea & coffee house specializing in those oh-so-trendy tapioca drinks. Whenever I stop by, I tend to gravitate towards the Green Tea (with tapioca), a mocha float (with tapioca), or – if I’m in desperate need of a quick caffeine fix (and I […]
