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The Hay Merchant Reopens With An Expanded Menu, Lunch & More

POSTED: April 27, 2018 AT 8:19 am   /   Bars, Bars With A Full Menu

Just in time to cheer on the Rockets in the conference semifinals, The Hay Merchant reopens today at 1100 Westheimer after closing temporarily for a few weeks for improvements to its beer cooler. The closing was timed alongside neighboring restaurant Underbelly’s, which will reopen as chef Chris Shepherd’s steakhouse, Georgia James. Shepherd, along with The Hay Merchant co-owner […]

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The Cottonmouth Club From Reserve 101 Owner Debuts This Week In Downtown Houston

POSTED: April 11, 2018 AT 12:03 pm   /   Bars, Openings

Mike Raymond, co-owner of famed downtown whiskey bar Reserve 101, obviously doesn’t suffer from triskaidekaphobia or paraskavedekatriaphobia. (No, those aren’t cocktail names; the terms mean “fear of Friday the 13th.”)  His new downtown cocktail bar, The Cottonmouth Club, is opening at 108 Main on Friday, April 13. Regarding the name, Raymond says, “We wanted to pay homage […]

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Postino WineCafé Now Open In The Heights

POSTED: April 11, 2018 AT 10:51 am   /   Bars, Openings, Wine

Postino WineCafé, the all-day, relaxed wine spot at 642 Yale is now open in the bustling Heights Mercantile center. If the response at the pre-opening friends and family event is any indicator, the new hangout is going to be well-received by Heights residents and wine lovers alike. “We’ve been blown away by the people here [in Houston],” said […]

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“-Updated” Three Houston Bartenders Are Headed To The USBG World Class Cocktail Competition

POSTED: April 9, 2018 AT 6:42 pm   /   Bars, Bartenders You Should Know

Article has been updated to reflect the competition results. Texas is well-represented in this year’s USBG (United States Bartender’s Guild) World Class Competition with seven bartenders competing for a chance to advance to Nationals. Among the 12 Southwest Region finalists, three work in Houston: Justin Ware of Johnny’s Gold Brick, Patrick Abalos of Eighty Six’d Hospitality […]

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