September 7th, 2010
This week or the next in the Houston area: Brennan’s Ex-Crab-Aganza, Dialogues of a Disparate World, Bernar Venet’s Monumental Sculptures, Houston’s Farmer’s Market, Beyond the Frames with Vladimir Frumin, Dolls Now, Saint Boniface’s Last Days, UH vs. UTEP, Exhibitions at Lawndale Art Center, Dante Marioni’s Glass Works, Annual Affordable Australian Aboriginal Arts Fair, Houston Athletic Rugby vs. Baton Rouge Rugby, Rockefeller’s – A Visual History, and Fahrenheight 911
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— Richard
September 3rd, 2010
This week bryan.dawson captures one perfect second of time in the Heights and forges the beautiful image seen below.

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— Richard
August 31st, 2010
I have a serious issue with desiring what we’ve been calling “the meat sweats”. You know, those feelings you get after eating a wonderful meal where a large amount of beef, chicken, pork, or lamb is involved. In Houston, a good burger or a trip to Phoenicia Deli usually satisfy my cravings, but on some days, I just need barbecue. Until a couple of weeks ago, there were only a few options for fulfilling my need for beef in barbecue form. I found another place to add to that list when I stepped into Gatlin’s Barbecue.
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— Stephan
August 31st, 2010
This week or the next in the Houston area: Dialogues of a Disparate World, Bernar Venet’s Monumental Sculptures, Houston’s Farmer’s Market, Beyond the Frames with Vladimir Frumin, Dolls Now, Beetle at the Continental Club, Streets Have Soul.2 Art Fundraiser, Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, New Exhibitions at Lawndale Art Center, Annual Affordable Australian Aboriginal Arts Fair, MAGIC, and Brennan’s Ex-Crab-Aganza
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August 24th, 2010
This week or the next in the Houston area: Bernar Venet’s Monumental Sculptures, Beyond the Frames with Vladimir Frumin, Minature Tigers at Mango’s, Houston’s Farmer’s Market, The Hours at Domy Books, Robert Ellis & the Boys, Dolls Now, Beetle at the Continental Club, New Exhibitions at Lawndale Art Center, Annual Affordable Australian Aboriginal Arts Fair, Heading to Froberg’s Farm, Sean Reefer and the Resin Valley Boys, Anvil Sunday Brunch, Open Mic Night at Te House of Tea, and MAGIC
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July 27th, 2010
This week or the next in the Houston area: Movie Night at the Mink, Pilates and Yoga, Peter and James, Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia, The Big SLIDE SHOW, Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap, Jamaican Beer Special at Onion Creek, Happy Hour at Laurenzo’s, The BIG SHOW at Lawndale Art Center, a Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Paper Runway, Light of the Sufis, Mixers and Elixirs, Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra, Star Wars: Clone Wars, The Soapranos, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston
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July 20th, 2010
This week or the next in the Houston area: National Ice Cream Day, Eyes Wide Open at the JCC, Marvelous Wonderettes, Tommy Alverson and Amos Staggs, Landmine Marathon and Carrion Sun at Walter’s, DNC Worldwide Networking Mixer and Benefit, Jamaican Beer Special at Onion Creek, The BIG SHOW at Lawndale Art Center, The Paper Runway, Light of the Sufis, Mixers and Elixirs, Harvest Texas Luau Dinner, Star Wars: Clone Wars, The Soapranos, Annual Charity Casino Night, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston, and Magic at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
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July 19th, 2010
In 7 Words: Open, Desert, Friendly, Local, Blue, Heights, Sand
Starting an afternoon of patio drinking might at first seem a simple feat. But as the decision rests on my shoulders of where to meet for the first leg of beers and verbal powwow, the pressure only intensifies as one o’clock approaches. I’ve always got an idea of what establishment will act as my last for the evening, as I usually close the night with the familiar. I make it a habit to explore the unknown territories before the alcohol and conversation have dulled my wits.
Speaking with friends on the phone, Beer Island comes up as a place none amongst us had experienced. It’s hot. We’re going to sweat no matter which patio is chosen. We may as well opt for an island, real or not. A view on the corner of Studewood and White Oak might not offer rolling waves, but it’ll sure as hell deliver rolling droves of pedestrians and cars for our sociological voyeurism.
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— Richard
July 14th, 2010
A couple weeks back The Loop Scoop was asked by Click2Houston to write a blog post for them about first dates. At that time Paul admitted that he was bad at first dates and dates in general, but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t know a thing or two of what he should do when it comes to the nerve-racking first meeting. And that doesn’t change the fact that Houston’s Best didn’t ask the rest of us. So we’ve added a few more options.
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July 13th, 2010
This week or the next in the Houston area: Trivia Night at the Harp, Houston Farmer’s Market, Bastille Day at 13 Celsius, Marvelous Wonderettes, Peter and James at the Big Top, Jamaican Beer Special at Onion Creek, Pauly Shore Jokes, Young Girls Tour Kick-Off at Walter’s, Printer with Light, The BIG SHOW at Lawndale Art Center, The Paper Runway, Light of the Sufis, Bob Schneider at HOB, Mixers and Elixirs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston, WAR’ Hous vs. Little Miss Artsy, and Magic at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
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— Richard