Former Dynamo Player Plans Fall Opening of New Bar East of Downtown Houston
Former Houston Dynamo forward and current restaurateur Brian Ching has impacted Houston over the years both on and off the soccer field. From scoring goals to creating a welcoming space with the bar Pitch 25 in 2018, his reach is broad. Ching’s next project, East End Backyard, is set to open this October at 1105 […]
Best Bang-For-the-Buck Wines in Houston Restaurants & Bars
Everyone loves a good value, but when it comes to wine it’s not always a great idea to aim for the cheapest glass or bottle on the list. However, sometimes it’s fine! Sommeliers at Houston’s finest restaurants and wine bars all have favorite under-appreciated and under-valued regions they enjoy putting onto their lists. We talked […]
Move Over, White Claw: This Austin Company Has Made “Skinny” Spritzers Since 2016
The retail alcoholic drink trend of the summer of 2019 is low-calorie, easily portable, light cocktails. White Claw, a “hard seltzer” from Chicago-based Mark Anthony Brands, the same company that makes Mike’s Hard Lemonade, has received a lot of attention from the media lately, but there’s some competition from Texas to consider. Mighty Swell is […]
The Balvenie Launches Three New Whiskies That Tell Stories
Speyside distillery The Balvenie just launched three new whiskies quite different from the rest of its portfolio. The distillery is known for its 12 Year Old Double Wood and 14 Year Caribbean Cask whiskies — both of which have permanent spots in professional and home bars. Together, the three new spirits make up The Balvenie […]
Houston Distillery Pledges to Donate a Month of Sales to PTSD Assistance Organization
On this past Memorial Day, many Americans reflected on the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom. Travis Whitmeyer, co-founder and head distiller of Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co. at 16711 Hollister did more than reflect — he jumped into action. Whitmeyer is a veteran who co-founded the distillery with his brother, Chris — who is also […]