Author: Lauren McDowell

One Of Houston’s Best Wine Sales Is Happening At 13 Celsius

POSTED: December 15, 2017 AT 11:45 am   /   Wine

Whether stumped for gift ideas, looking for a great bargain on wines for a personal collection or just looking to treat yourself during the hectic holiday season, 13 Celsius‘ annual holiday wine sale on Saturday, December 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is a can’t-miss event. It’s one of the few times of the year […]

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The Houston Food Finder Guide To Dining Out On Christmas Eve—Updated

POSTED: December 11, 2017 AT 1:05 pm   /   Featured, Food Finds, Holidays

As the song goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Since 2017 hasn’t been easy on Houston, there’s more reason than ever to celebrate. This Christmas Eve, save the resolutions for January and let someone else cook the meal and take care of the cleanup, too. From neighborhood favorites to fancy places that […]

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Where To Find Last-Minute Thanksgiving Pies In Houston

POSTED: November 20, 2017 AT 4:44 pm   /   Holidays

Maybe you missed the deadline to pre-order Thanksgiving pies or maybe you’re concerned that the guest who pledged to bring dessert isn’t going to come through. Either way, you’re not out of luck; there are still plenty of places to pick up quality pies and desserts before the guests arrive. So, free up the oven […]

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Texas-Made Absinthe Launches in Houston This Week

POSTED: November 16, 2017 AT 10:31 am   /   Spirits

Violet Crown Spirits has released the first Texas-made absinthe to the Houston market. Made at the new Derelict Airship Distillery in Bastrop, the product is called Emerald Absinthe and was created by former lab scientist Matthew Mancuso. Mancuso used his chemistry skills to experiment with three traditional flavor components: wormwood, aniseed and fennel. He searched for old […]

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