Yao’s

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

There is no better person that represents modern Houston better than the amazing Yao Ming. The 7′ 6″ center for the Houston Rockets has been out for the last year following reconstructive foot…

Houston Fixed Gear

Monday, July 19, 2010

Whether you are die-hard gearhead, or just in the market for one of the coolest bike ever, Houston Fixed Gear is where its at. This bike shop can create the bike of your…

Lois, You Tease!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Everyone in Houston is STILL waiting for Lois (the rare and shy Corpseflower) to show herself! Keeping checking that HMNS webcam…one of these days she’ll shed those layers and her big reveal will…

The Top 10 Best New Cocktail Bars – Anvil

Friday, July 16, 2010

The new August issue of Bon Appetit arrived (I’m a little food obsessed, no?) and I found a great article on The Top 10 Best New Cocktail Bars in the USA by Andrew…

The Galloping Gourmet

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Currently airing on cable’s Cooking Channel during the day, The Galloping Gourmet, is a vintage TV show that has to be seen to be believed. This instructional cooking program aired on American television…

Silent Auction To Benefit Gulf Fisherman

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

I’m sure just like everyone, you’ve watched the footage of the Gulf oil spill and just wished the entire thing could just magically go away. From the initial tragic accident, the environmental impact,…

CORPSEFLOWER MANIA!!!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Currently over at the Houston Museum of Natural Science a very rare and strange occurrence is taking place. An Amorphophallus Titanum or Corpseflower plant is about to bloom. This spectacular flowering plant is…

How To Hang a Cy Twombly

Monday, July 12, 2010

Recently Vanity Fair magazine conducted a not so scientific survey of Architecture’s Modern Marvels by asking 52 experts to list the five most important works of architecture created since 1980. After they compiled…

Juice Box

Friday, July 9, 2010

Located in Chinatown, the Taiwanese Juice Box is shaved ice heaven. Serving up the frozen treat with fresh fruit and ice cream, along with many different juices and smoothies – paying a visit…

Snub

Thursday, July 8, 2010

The television Emmy nominations were announced today and for the fourth season in a row Friday Night Lights has not garnered a single nomination in the best drama category. According to the New…