Hey foodies, check out these Sunday brunches!

If you're like the typical Houstonite foodie, then you're probably always willing to check out a great Sunday brunch. Well, here is an article of 5 Sunday Brunches you might want to check out. From the young professional Inner Loop'er who had a rowdy time in Midtown on Saturday, waking up with some strangers number in your phone (& you're still trying to remember who they are, what they look like & if you're going to call them) to the chill crowd who just likes to spend time with friends enjoying great food, these places will have those delicious foods you crave, plus some you didn't even know you craved. Mimosas & crab cakes at Ouisie's .... Texas pecan-crusted catfish at Brennan's ..... house-smoked salmon on brioche with avocado at RDG + Annie's bar.

I don't know about you, but my mouth is watering......

Oh yeah, do NOT forget that the proceeds from these brunches go to a good cause ... The Houston Food Bank. Win ... win!

Where else can you support charity, find top chefs, Houston Texans, BBQ & friends? I'll tell you where...

....at this weekends 2nd Annual Houston Texans Tailgate Throwdown, THAT'S where! If you're a foodie like me, not only does your tummy get very excited at the words "throwdown", but if you also add in some of Houston's top chefs, then you're so excited you just might pass out!! Well, don't pass out, because you just might miss this chance to eat some great BBQ & support a great cause. This Saturday (THAT'S TOMORROW PEOPLE!) from 2 - 5pm at CityCentre, bring $25 and come out to enjoy meats grilled up by chefs from Houston Texans Grille, Underbelly, Churrascos, Tasting Room City Centre, Cinq at La Colombe d’Or, Fusion Taco, Eleven XI, Soma Sushi, Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar, Hollister and more.

Also, remember, proceeds go towards a good cause -- The Houston Food Bank.

Cheers, and see you there Houston.

New funky, cool, chill neighborhood WINE BAR. (Montrose)

Looking for a great, chill new place to enjoy a glass of wine that is not pretentious?  Need a place where you can relax in a pair of jeans & enjoy a nice glass of wine? Well, your wish has been granted by David Keck!! Mr. Keck has opened a new Montrose wine bar called Camerata. When you step into these new digs, you notice the very industrial, urban, feeling of Montrose. The waiters are all friendly, attentive, their to help & just have a great demeanor about them. It really makes you feel good to kick back, alone, or with friends, and enjoy a nice glass of vino! Check out more details on the new kid on the block in this article, anEater.com post (w/ menu!) or this local press release. Also, follow Camerata on Twitter at twitter.com/CamerataHouston

Enjoy!

Learn more about Houston's 25 hottest neighborhoods!

So, if you’ve been out looking for a home in Houston lately, you know that our housing market is hotter than a summer day in the middle of July!! Now THAT is hot! From looking to buy, to looking to rent, check out this great article on some of Houston’s coolest, and HOTTEST, neighborhoods! 

Now THIS is a food fight we all can enjoy - A fight for Houston's top restaurants!

No matter if you're new to Houston or a native Houstonian, dining out is a big part of your life here in this muggy metropolis! Lucky for us, we live in the most amazing city for great dining options! From top notch steakhouses (this IS Texas!), to flavorful, unique cold bars, to Mexican food restaurants that leaves our neighbor to the south jealous, to any, and every, type of fusion experience, Houston has it all. With all of these options, it can be quiet overwhelming, so here is a list of the top 38 rated restaurants according to Eater.com.

Soooo, the next time a good friend, co-worker or client ask for a "good place to go eat...", you can suggest one of these highly thought of establishments.  Cheers.

Boring Wednesdays? Looking for something different, something delicious & something divine?

Well look no further than The Cove in Upper Kirby.
This amazing cold bar restaurant (self describing themselves as "cold bar serving a bounty of raw seafood dishes...") has the most unique, delicious & creative dishes in town!
Even if you don't think you're that adventurous of a foodie, you must treat your palette to a fun, fancy & flavorful Wednesday night here to enjoy the 10 course tasting menu.
Each plate is a tapas size portion of healthy & heavenly delicacies.
From the octopus salad with argula, to three different types of ceviche, to fois gras, there is something you will be begging the cool, charismatic & conversational chef Philippe for more of.

***Philippe at work!***

Check out some pics from the last time a group of us went for a fun night out.  If you go, please stop back by & let me know what you thought!

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River Oaks Historic Mansion. Let's take a tour.

Be honest, we've all driven past some of these stately, picturesque, mansions from another era and wondered what they look like inside. Well, here is your chance to take a peek.

Enjoy the slideshow!

Hot AUSTIN neighborhood.Spacious.Remodeled.

Check out this amazing listing in one of Austin's hottest neighborhoods - Dellwood. Located minutes from brand new shopping, grocery stores, UT Childrens hospital, the University of Texas and more, this neighborhood of spacious ranch style homes is perfect for a family looking to buy a home for a great price. Considering the incredibly high prices of homes in Hyde Park, Dellwood is experiencing a great influx of young professionals looking to buy.

Is that you? If so, check out this home & contact me for more details.

5 New Food Trucks to check out around town...

If you love food, and who doesn't, then you have probably checked out a food truck, or two, around town. Well, local food truck aficionado, Paul Galvani has done all us Houstonians a favor and written about not only five (5) new trucks he is a big fan of, but created a whole site to Houston's top 100 food trucks.  You have to pay for that, so here are ten (10) other places you should check out...STAT! I don't know about you, but I cant wait to pull over & try out some of these!

One of my personal faves is Chi-lantro! Try the Kimchi fries. Trust me, you will thank me later ...

ps. feel free to leave comments on some of YOUR fave places! Houstonians need to know.

FINALLY, a reason to look forward to Mondays!

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If you're like me, Monday is kind of a day that ticks you off!  You're already mad the weekend is over, you have to go back to work, talk to that annoying co-worker, hear your boss ask for that TPS 1 report again and deal with gridlocked Houston traffic. Unless it's football season, I am just not someone you want to mess with on Monday nights. Well, I am here to help my fellow Houstonians out! Don't sit in traffic, banging on your steering wheel, yelling at the "%$#@ idiot!!" in front of you as you try to make your way back home. Instead, relax, help out your stomach, pocket book & attitude by checking out the BRC Gastropub Monday happy hour. Trust me, you will not regret it. These guys make the most awesome, delicious, mouth watering, messy & delicious (yeah, I said "delicious" twice!) burgers. Then wash those bad boys down with some much needed alcoholic refreshments aka. BEER!

Ummm, you're welcome Houston! Don't say I never did anything for you.

(ps. Don't you wish I would have posted this on Sunday? I know, I'm a jerk.)

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Chic.Downtown.Historic.LOFT

Urban LOFT with GREAT VIEWS

Fabulous unit with amazing views of the downtown skyline! Beautiful oak hardwood flooring, granite counters & open! Grand, desirable, historic building.  24-hour concierge.

$2,750.00

2bd/2ba

Givin' and grubbin...

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Ittttt's baaack! 

Time to break that "no eating out" pledge for a good cause! It's the 11th year of Houston's Restaurant Week (which is actually a month, but ummm, are YOU complaining!??!). This spectacular annual event of diverse, highly rated dining experiences helps all those involved: it's a great chance to try new restaurants at a great cost & all money raised go to the Houston Food Bank. Win...win!!  Your soul & your stomach will both be full after a dining experience at some of the nearly 200 Houston area eateries.

Last years HRW raised over $1.2 million!!! That's a lot of awesomeness going to help Houstonians in need! Here is a standing ovation to you Houston. Bravo! That being said, this year, let's beat that mark. We can do it!

Restaurant week starts 8/1 and goes through 9/2. Check out the special lunch, brunch and dinner menus ranging from $20 to $45 here.

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