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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

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    5 to Try: Houston Martini Bars

    by Nikki Metzgar

    Shaken or stirred, martinis have an air of sophistication about them. You don’t have to wear a tux to drink one but, boy, do they make you feel handsome. Once a… more

People in Houston Are Saying…

Just Reviewed

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Great first time experience!
Posted by stephheil 21 hours ago
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 yesterday
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 not sure what everyone is talking about!
Posted by bluestang85 on December 29, 2009
Review of ARBAT TV (In Home Repair) : I have called this company 2 times to have my big screen repaired and it has been almost 2 weeks and no call back yet. I am in the service business and if I don't return calls I lose money.

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

13 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.

13 reviews 3 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: orangedsw
Last reviewed Tony Thai Restaurant on October 16, 2009
“ahhhh...”
Went here for happy hour with some friends. Interesting place. Dollar sushi pieces. Salmon wasn't very fresh. We asked the waiter about an item on the happy hour menu, the Sake…more