THE BLVD: Houston's Suburb and City Guide
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Remember those house parties you used to have when your parents were out of town? Well going out to Avant Garden on a Friday night will bring those good times back. Located at 411 Westheimer in Midtown. When you walk in it’s literally a humongous, beautiful, Victorian style house that has been transformed into a [...]
If you’re looking for a place to sit down and chill with a bottle of wine with some close friends, or somewhere that you and that special someone can chill and have a good meal, put So Vino Wine Bar and Bistro at 507 Westheimer in Midtown at the top of your list. The quaint [...]
Oven heat is the last source of inspiration from the minds of fashion makers for men’s wear this summer. As a true testament of the limited amount of comfortable summer fashions for “hot as hell” cities like Houston; men sporting old college t-shirts and cargo shorts just to keep cool are not a rarity. Although [...]
Last week, I stumbled across a quaint restaurant tucked away in a town center off of Westheimer. I was on the way to a lame fast food chain. I was in the mood for something ethnic and tasty to eat. Café Pita + Bosnian Cuisine sparked my interest. There were two older men sitting in front [...]
For those of you who truly believe that drinking should be a classified art form, the latest hotspot Anvil Bar & Refuge (1424 Westheimer Rd at Windsor) from mix master Bobby Heugel is worth the carefully crafted shot. The extensive luxury menu features innovative creations like spruce tea infused rye or sesame oil immersed in [...]
If you are an inner looper (Galleria hopper, Rice Village dweller, or Heights tenant), then you might find a trip to Emporio Brazilian Cafe is like a trip to Brazil. Of course the trip is worth it. Located on Westheimer and the Beltway, this restaurant serves Brazil right. When first walking in to the restaurant [...]
