Author: Phaedra Cook

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Beer Pays Homage to a Legendary Name

POSTED: February 23, 2024 AT 1:19 pm   /   Bars, Beer, Breweries

If you’ve never heard of Grand Prize beer, that’s understandable. After about 30 years of producing it, the brewery that made it, Gulf Brewing Company, was sold in 1963. According to the Texas State Historical Association, the brewery building was leased to Minnesota-based Hamm Brewing Company. It was a short-lived arrangement, as “Hamm and its […]

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Valentine’s Dinner in Houston on a Budget: Creative Ideas for 2024 — Updated

POSTED: February 6, 2024 AT 10:02 am   /   Food Finds, Holidays

Let’s be frank: it’s easy to find an expensive Valentine’s Day dinner. Just look up any restaurant you consider “nice” and it’s probably offering something special for that evening or the weekend before (Valentine’s Day is on a Wednesday this year).  To many people, being romantic means dining at a fancy restaurant. However, that’s not […]

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