The Fairly Regular Scoop Becomes a Regular, we’ve got our favorite table and the waiter knows our name.
This week or the next: Ian Moore, Houston Roller Derby, Tuna Does Vegas, Houston Texans Training Camp, Pleasant Hill Winery Grape Crush, Bob Schneider and White Linen
In 9 Words: Neighbor, Eclectic, Midtown, Redneck, Sleek, Dark, Chalk, Cozy, Tequila
Navigating to the Community Bar is easy enough because it is the only open establishment on Smith between the hustle of Pub Fiction and bustle of Westheimer/Elgin (at 9 pm anyway; yes, Paul and I are early for bar standards). The music and bright-white marquee target our two dominant senses as we saunter closer toward the welcoming deck adjoined to the front of the small building. Upon walking in, we are greeted by engaging chalk illustrations informing us of the beer options, specials and multiple messages (drunk scratch, words of wisdom, a clever joke) that any member of this community might have written for the public’s view.
In 21 Words: Lush, Reputation, Houston, Humid, Young, Old, Delicious, Fun, Large, Culture, Howdy, South, Southwest, Cajun, Ivy, Cowboys, Cowgirls, Belles, Zoning, Energy, Soul
Reader,
First of all, welcome. We’re glad you made it. We’ve been expecting you.
Secondly, let us give you a little bit of background on this humble venture. The Loop Scoop started as a road trip day dream. Trips the length of that between Pascagoula Mississippi and Houston Texas make it easy to drift off to grand thoughts and lofty goals. A conversation with a college friend who was planning on launching a grassroots Austin PR-like website was the inspiration for eight hours of brainstorming. The only result up until now was a hefty speeding ticket.
Our fair city is in need of such a “grassroots PR website.” You see, Houston, in our humble opinion, gets something of a bad rap. Too many people want the Bayou City to be Austin, Dallas or San Antonio. Houston is Houston. It deserves it’s own identity, good reputation and a fair shake. It’s as plain as that.
The goal is simple yet daunting: Reinvent the Houston experience. The Loop Scoop is not your typical review, report and rank website. It is a brand new tour of the city. Our commitment is to bring you a vision of Houston that you have been searching for, never knew existed or forgotten about. We hope to generate some positive interest in everything unique that Houston has to offer.
One Coffee Shop, Bar/Club, Restaurant, Boutique, Art Gallery and Music Venue at a time, we will tackle Houston’s treasures as a first-time witness. As we begin our adventure we will follow a modest motto: “We don’t have a reputation, but Houston should have a good one.”
We look forward to your comments, suggestions and opinions along the way. Email us: Richard@TheLoopScoop.com or Paul@TheLoopScoop.com
Join us on our journey,
