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    New Year, New You

    by Nikki Metzgar

    Looking back on 2009 your greatest accomplishment was getting Miley's "Party in the USA" out of your head. While that is admirable, you could look back on 2010… more

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    Houston's Top New Bars of 2009

    by Nikki Metzgar

    Another year has gone by and we're still drinking like we haven't aged a day past 21. Luckily, new hot spots for everyone from wine-lovers to PBR-swillers have… more

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    New Year's Eve Planner

    by Nikki Metzgar

    2010 is about to make its scheduled debut and the obligatory "time flies" wistfulness has set in. Set aside all the "Best of" lists you'll be reading this month… more

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    Hot Blocks: 19th Street

    by Nikki Metzgar

    The stretch of 19th between Ashland and Yale seems like it was plucked out of a small town. Heights locals stroll down the quaint sidewalks and duck into… more

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    Cheap Steak Nights in Houston

    by Nikki Metzgar

    The mere mention of steak has us rubbing our hands together in delight and bar owners know it. That's why they draw us in with bargain steak dinners--usually a… more

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    Holiday Events Planner

    by Nikki Metzgar

    The season to be jolly will be over in a flash, so take advantage of the festivities while you can. Between the holiday parties, ice skating and cookie… more

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    Houston's Best New Restaurants of 2009

    by Nikki Metzgar

    2009 was a tough year for restaurants, thanks to the R-word (recession), but our appetites persevered and so did local restaurateurs. In fact, our city has done… more

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    5 to Try: Tamales in Houston

    by Nikki Metzgar

    For certain families in Houston, the holidays mean soaking corn husks, masa-tangled hair and straining liquid lard. That's right, we mean tamales! It's hardly… more

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    Where to Throw a Party in Houston

    by Nikki Metzgar

    Um, yeah, we love parties! Dancing, laughing, eating, possibly loud singing--let's have more of them. These Houston party spots know how to fuel your good… more

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    Shopping on a Budget in Houston

    by Nikki Metzgar

    Unlike Jermaine Dupri, money is a thang for most of us. Luckily, it’s not hard for savvy shoppers on a budget to express their style in Houston. Mega-stores… more

People in Houston Are Saying…

Just Reviewed

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Great first time experience!
Posted by stephheil yesterday
Review of Just Wax It : I found Just Wax It through an internet search and after reading all the awesome reviews decided this was the place to go for my first brazilian. I couldn't have made a better choice. Mendy put me right at ease…more
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ashley saved my hair!
Posted by Arf4482 on December 30, 2009
Review of Astaire Salon : I had recently moved back to Houston after 10 years and needed to find a colorist. At first, I tried another upscale salon in Houston where the colorist completely ruined my hair. In comes Ashley. Right away she…more
1 Star Rating: Poor Poor product, poor service
Posted by thespis on December 30, 2009
Review of Best Buy : I bought a 50" plasma, and it lasted less than 24 hours. Although I managed to get it home by transporting it in my car, the employee and I had to take it out of the box to transport it, and it ripped my leather…more

Top Reviewers

16 reviews 5 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: cmk1126
Last reviewed Fleming's Prime Steakhouse on December 07, 2009
“why is this place open?”
These guys have no idea how to fix a tasty steak. I've been twice. The first visit, they danced around medium rare until I lost patience and ate the third steak they brought (which was…more

14 reviews 8 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: htownmoma
Last reviewed Big Star Bar on December 29, 2009
“Great Neighborhood Hangout”
love you Big Star Bar. close to home, cheap drinks, casual atmosphere and patio fires. cheap cab ride home.

15 reviews

Top Reviewer: houstongirl1010
Last reviewed Dimassi Mediterrean Buffetyesterday
“Food that tastes like cardboard”
OMG, this is an insult to mediterranean food. I almost vomitted when I ate their food. How can anybody make kabobs taste this bad? Really. Come on guys, can you pleeeeeeeeeease add some…more