Ah, Valentine’s Day. The most…let’s say “polarizing”…holiday on a calender. No doubt that many Houstonians will basically fall into one of two camps come February 14th, with some happy couples sitting down for a (hopefully reserved) romantic dinner in a nice restaurant, while those…let’s say “in-between relationships”…will be sitting down for a (hopefully reserved) Redbox […]
This Houston Life – June da Barber
February 6, 2012 by 19 Comments
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 […]
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 […]
Minute Maid Park Slashing Prices, Hopes You Still Remember Baseball Is A Thing
January 24, 2012 by 2 Comments
“SOMEBODY, ANYBODY, TAKE SOMEONE OUT TO THE BALLGAME.” ~ Minute Maid Park I. LOVE. Baseball. I’m not what you would call the sporty type. I was absolutely indifferent to how the Texans’ most recent (first?) playoff run went, and I can’t name any Rocket that’s not Luis Scola. Wait, Kyle Lowry. That’s a guy, right? So […]
HOUSTUNES: Jose Rojas’s 10 Favorite Albums Of 2011
January 17, 2012 by 2 Comments
2011 was one heck of a year in music. The hip-hop world saw some of its best music come from big, expensive productions and indie-inspired bands. Pop crowned new royalty that honored the past. Rock saw some anticipated returns and stunning new arrivals. And a local band captured the heart of this very writer over […]
Alex Salinas, Fitness Coach
January 2, 2012 by 8 Comments
Alex Salinas isn’t somebody you would immediately notice. That’s no slight against him, as Alex is – for all intents and purposes – your average male. He does have this approachable, maybe even “inspirational” confidence that makes others gravitate towards him, but you wouldn’t notice any of that without talking to him. He’s average height. […]
Do Nobi Disappointed, Eat At Nobi
January 2, 2012 by 3 Comments
You know what’s rad? Fire. Fire is the greatest thing to ever happen to man. It’s been awesome since the very first caveman witnessed lightning strike the Earth, watching it ignite a flame, and turning to his caveman bro and saying “Dude. DUDE. Get a stick.” So while we really haven’t evolved much from our inherent […]
