THE BLVD: Houston's City Guide
A Houston City Guide
Houston Texans running back Ryan Moats was held up–right outside the hospital doors–by Dallas police officer Robert Powell. Ryan was rushing his wife and two of her family members to a hospital, where his mother-in-law lay dying. They even told the cop what was going on and he did not care. She died while Moats and his [...]
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 [...]
Of the five galleries housed in the space at 4411 Montrose Blvd, you can always count on a champagne reception of a Friday evening. This week, the reception in question was for Texas native painter Charlotte Smith, held in the Anya Tish Gallery from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Smith’s work, described as both “pointillism on steroids” [...]
Have you ever walked into a cosmetic department and felt intimidated by the sea of women dressed in black? Have you ever strolled into a cosmetic department and thought “Damn, I knew I should have done my hair and makeup today… I’m a hot mess!” Have you ever gone to a cosmetic department and immediately [...]
There’s so much emphasis on taking care of our planet, recycling, eating organically, and the entire “go green” movement, that it only makes sense that we now have fashion options for a greener lifestyle in Houston. Enter “Green by Adeline, Fashion with a Conscience,” Houston’s newest player in the fashion game. The line, created by [...]
“Out goes the braids, beads, medallions…” – Common Erykah Badu was too damn earthy. Too spiritual. Too deep. Yeah, yeah, she sold 3 million being deep. But she said it herself, “what good do your words do, if they can’t understand you?” There was an uppity air to the “neo-soul” movement that might’ve seemed elitist [...]
Who doesn’t love The Roots? This band is a traveling jam session evoking the sound of a well versed youth. Well versed includes a mix of global elements important to a generation who elected the first black president, such as, politics, activism, and a consciousness of sound music. Yes, sound music is indeed a very [...]
“My Man”. Denzel Washington is set to star in “The Book of Eli”. Plot: “In the post-apocalyptic world of the book of Eli, civilization has collapsed and clean water has become the prime currency. Gary Oldman will play the film’s villain, Carniege, ”a despot of a small and pathetic town, who’s determined to get a [...]
The Drake is a luxurious cocktail lounge located just off bustling Washington Avenue. The two-story, 7,000 square-foot former warehouse space has the vibe of a high-end club with the intimate feel of a sexy speakeasy, encompassing exposed brick, warm candlelight, elegant chandeliers, luxe leather banquettes and rich fabrics throughout. Order a specialty martini or a [...]
I am anti social networking right now! Yes, I am turning against my generation for a brief moment to get a better understanding of how and why people are obsessed with letting everyone else know what they are doing. While I do find it amusing it’s also quite disturbing at the same time. No one [...]
