Southern Comfort is an unassuming place. It’s in a nondescript shopping center on a nondescript intersection with a nondescript convenience store as its anchor. It’s the very definition of “hole in the wall”; a place all but hidden in plain sight. If it weren’t for the wonderful magic of Google Maps, I would probably have […]
Just For Kicks! 2012 Houston Sneaker Summit
January 30, 2012 by 3 Comments
Sneakers are serious business. Collecting sneakers isn’t just a fad or a fashion trend, it has grown into its own full blown culture. Lifted by the immense popularity of hip-hop fashion and iconic athletes like Michael Jordan, the sneaker has become more than just a piece of clothing. For some, the right sneakers are a […]
VERSUS! A Tale of Two Downtown Italian Eateries
January 30, 2012 by 5 Comments
So you’re in downtown Houston, and in desperate, dire need of Italian food. Now. Anything that isn’t you spinning a fork in some noodles and twirling up a mouthful is pointless. Lord have mercy on those between you and pasta. Problem is, where? Downtown Houston has its fair share of pennes, pizzas, porettis, and other […]
Living The Big League Dreams, Part 2: Rayados Fight For Their Season
January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is the conclusion of a two-part series in which I chronicle the season of softball club The Rayados as they play at Big League Dreams in League City, TX. You can read the first part here. It’s the playoffs. The gloves are off. This season hasn’t been pretty for the Rayados. In a season […]
Playoffs Time!!! Houston Texans Anthems!
January 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
With the Houston Texans set to play the first playoff game in franchise history tomorrow afternoon against the Cincinnati Bengals, the City of Houston has become completely saturated with Texans spirit. Throughout the team’s run to the playoffs, several local artists have released anthems supporting the hometown Texans. To get all of you Texans fans ready […]
