Jonathan’s The Rub Brings Well-Made Classic Cocktails to Memorial Green in Houston
The second location of Jonathan’s the Rub (JTR) opened in the Memorial Green development at 12505 Memorial opened on October 4. While the original location at 9061 Gaylord has long been known for chef-owner Jonathan Levine’s steak, chops and amiable BYOB policy, the Memorial brings something new: well-made classic cocktails developed by industry veteran Linda Salinas. Houston […]
Houston Experts Reveal Great Thanksgiving Wines Available at Grocery Stores
Since the Thanksgiving holiday’s modern inception in the late 1600s, wine has become a tradition. (For the pilgrims, it was cider and that’s a possibility even to this day, too.) Not only do certain types of wine complement the meal, but it’s a wonderful — sometimes essential — “social lubricant” that softens the edges of those […]
“Miracle” Holiday Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups Finally Make it to Houston, Galveston & Webster – Updated
Four bars in the Greater Houston-Galveston region are getting opportunities to host some popular holiday-themed pop-ups, which means patrons are in for eggnog, mulled drinks and outlandish levels of holiday decor. Julep at 1919 Washington, Daiquiri Time Out at 2701 Market in Galveston and Preamble Lounge and Craft House at 20801 Gulf Freeway in Webster are turning […]
Popular Houston Tiki Bar Closed To Be Replaced with Irish Pub
Tikiphiles from Houston and beyond expressed shock and sadness at the Facebook announcement on November 2 from Mark “Howie” Voros, owner of Howie’s Tiki at 4334 FM 2920 in Spring. The post states that the last service at the bar will be Saturday, November 3. Disappointingly, while Howie’s found a following with lovers of Mai Tais, Navy Grogs, Zombies […]
New Houston Brewery Brings German-Style Beer to the Northwest Side
Houston now boasts several craft breweries and most focus on a divergence of styles. For example, Saint Arnold has multiple Belgian-influenced beers in its repertoire, Lone Pint and Spindletap specialize in hoppy beers —especially India pale ales (IPAs) — and Holler Beer favors a mixture of styles. Klaus Brewing founder Thomas Lemke saw a gap in the craft […]