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(1966 W Gray St. Tel. 713-520-5700)
www.eventsgifts.com
From cloisonné keepsake boxes to zebra-print
frames, this store in the River Oaks Shopping
Center has the perfect gift for the person with
everything. If you’re stumped, the friendly staff
will help you fi nd something.
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(5160 Buffalo Speedway. Tel. 281-888-9518)
onegreenstreet.com
Living green would be a lot easier if there were more stores like this: In addition to selling beautiful home and bath products and ecofriendly fashions at competitive prices, it also hosts fun events, like knitting meets and a magazine swap.
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(2424 W Alabama St. Tel. 713-526-6000)
www.kuhl-linscomb.com
Three buildings make up this design store,
which peddles everything from Malin+Goetz
natural bath products to frilly summer dresses
to garden swings.
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(1500 McKinney St. Tel. 713-839-7000)
jazzeducation.org
Tito Puente Jr, Rachelle Ferrell, the Latin Jazz All Stars, Hiroshima and other top talent converge under the stars downtown for this annual event. Food vendors will be on hand so you can stay to enjoy the music all day. Aug. 6-8.
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(Theater District. Tel. 713-223-4544)
houstontheaterdistrict.org
For fi ve hours only, get a free look behind
the curtains throughout Houston’s 17-block
Theater District. The annual event features
backstage tours, performances and sneak
peeks at sets and costumes. Aug. 29.
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(2002 Waugh Dr. Tel. 713-522-5170)
The unassuming convenience store next door to Rudyard’s Pub sports a walk-up deli counter that serves a fi ne falafel sandwich and gyros with meat so perfectly cooked, they border on perfection. $
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(1200 Durham Dr. Tel. 713-864-5600)
mardigrasgrill.net
At this New Orleans-themed eatery, you can tap your toes to zydeco tunes on the patio while indulging in classic dishes like jambalaya and blackened catfish. Wash it down with a bucket of beer (to share) or a Hurricane. $$
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(5555 Washington Ave. Tel. 713-426-4260)
www.catalanfoodandwine.com
You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes at this
fancy Spanish-infl uenced American food spot.
A few tasty options: foie gras bon bons, cockles
with chorizo and garlic—and for dessert, a Texas
apple tart. Also, the dazzling wine list has earned
it props from Sommelier Journal. $$$$$
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(7306 Cullen Blvd. Tel. 713-738-0555)
Put on your Sunday best and head over to this music lounge to catch some of the South’s greatest blues musicians playing together in a Sunday jam session. The friendly regulars will make room for you.
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(985 Wakefield Dr. Tel. 713-957-2875)
facebook.com/PetrolStation
This Garden Oaks neighborhood dive has great burgers and even better coffee, but it’s mostly known for its thorough selection of microbrews. Catch a breeze on the patio over an Independence Imperial Oatmeal Stout or visit on a Sunday for the Eggs and Kegs beer brunch.
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(63 miles northwest of Houston. )
bellville.com
On a trip to this small town, step into Newman’s Bakery to savor the donuts and request a tour of the castle the baker built by hand. Visit Cochran General Store to soak up small town charm, drink cold beer and—if it’s Thursday—listen to live, homegrown music.
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Fun Fact!
“Houston” was the fi rst word astronauts said
to Earth from the moon.