If you haven’t noticed, we here at Hamilton Shirts really appreciate craft and the attention to fine detail. The fascinating chocolatiers -  The Mast Brothers – represent the epitome of craft and detail, and we really like what they do. There seems to be a lot of similarity between the Masts and the Hamiltons…we both [...]

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Over on the Houston Press website, noted food writer/critic/historian Robb Walsh, has been slowly releasing his 100 favorite Houston dishes in Houston week by week. His final stand-out meals have added to the list and his slide-show countdown is now totally complete. The exemplary dishes that made the cut were included “because they are such [...]

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What are two great tastes that taste great together? Beer with Lemonade! Mix the two together, and you get a surprisingly very tasty drink that actually has been given a name – a Shandy. (not to be confused with Jared’s new fiancee Shandi, Congratulations BTW!) Combined in proportion of about half to half, this beer [...]

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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 surgery, but he will be returning to the Rockets this season for the last year of his five year contract. The centerpiece [...]

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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 Knowlton. The article talks about how there has been a renewed interest in well-made, inventive, and perfect artisanal classic cocktails – all [...]

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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 during the late 1960′s, probably as a foil to Julia Childs french cuisine precision. The globe trotting chef and host, Graham Kerr, [...]

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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, the complex politics, to the loss of work for the regular folks who make their living on the Gulf – the repercussions [...]

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It may not be the most authentic Mexican place it town, or the cheapest, but El Tiempo Cantina definitely ranks up there as one of Hamilton Shirts favorite places to eat in Houston. Located close to our offices on Richmond Avenue…the margaritas, the chips and queso, and the tower of fajitas are all something that [...]

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Located over in the Shire, I mean Upper Kirby…Houston’s Hobbit Cafe is a precious (sorry) spot to stop in to have a bite to eat. Built inside what looks like a Tudor style cottage, this quirky cafe really feels like you’ve stumbled down into a Hobbits lair. Hidden away behind a lush overgrown patio under [...]

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A favorite Hamilton Shirts watering hole – Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge – is everything that you want in a bar and more. Home to a diverse crowd, this laid back establishment is one of the best in town. Cool crowd, cool tunes, cool decor, and a wall of about 10 pinball machines – including a [...]

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