Bars

Beer Review: Saint Arnold’s Bishop’s Barrel 22 Caters To Beer AND Wine Lovers

POSTED: November 29, 2018 AT 11:56 am   /   Beer, Breweries

The 22nd installment in Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s Bishop’s Barrel series was released on November 26, and it appeals to more than beer drinkers thanks to an unlikely wine connection. Find it in most grocery stores, larger liquor stores and, of course, at the Saint Arnold beer garden. Saint Arnold initiated the Bishop’s Barrel series […]

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Jonathan’s The Rub Brings Well-Made Classic Cocktails to Memorial Green in Houston

POSTED: November 28, 2018 AT 12:43 pm   /   Bars, Cocktails

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 […]

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Houston Experts Reveal Great Thanksgiving Wines Available at Grocery Stores

POSTED: November 19, 2018 AT 1:12 pm   /   Bars, Sommeliers You Should Know, Wine

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 […]

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“Miracle” Holiday Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups Finally Make it to Houston, Galveston & Webster – Updated

POSTED: November 5, 2018 AT 11:05 am   /   Bars

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 […]

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Popular Houston Tiki Bar Closed To Be Replaced with Irish Pub

POSTED: November 2, 2018 AT 3:00 pm   /   Bars, News

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 […]

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