December 19th, 2011
In 6 Words: Pheasant, Gamy, Drive-Thru, Chili, Burgers, Sandwiches
Just off Washington, you’ll find Sammy’s Wild Game Grill. Initially, I had only tasted the chili that Sammy’s had provided at the Child Advocates Chili Cook-Off at Hughes Hangar, back in October. Wild boar was the meat of that day—exotic at the time.
Lo and behold, when I had the chance to finally visit Sammy’s Wild Game Grill this week, wild boar just might have been the most domestic meat on the menu. We’re talking about a strip where the barbacoa at Laredo Taqueria is considered one of the most daring departures from the norm—and even their wildest offerings still hail from the cow and chicken. Tasty variations of ostrich, buffalo, pheasant and kangaroo are all accounted for at Sammy’s, making it a fun jaunt on the wild side.
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— Richard
October 22nd, 2010
In 5 Words: Dive, Sportsbar, 1983, Fantatics, Cheap
The older I get, the more I run screaming anytime someone mentions hanging out, well, pretty much any place on Washington. Sure, there are still a few bars on that street I’ll venture to, like Porch Swing, and, well, Porch Swing, but only during daylight hours and usually only for crawfish season. Give me a dive bar no one goes to and I’m a happy girl. Why? Because I’ve found that they are usually devoid of the typical Affliction wearing douchebags that haunt the “cool” places to hang.
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— Stacy
October 11th, 2010
With The Loop Scoop Superman flying faster than a speeding bullet over to Austin to check out some little music festival they have up there, that left the rest of us to write up The Week That Was. Unfortunately, we’re all pretty boring. Nothing exciting to see here. No week long benders, no sauced up karaoke nights, no all you can eat steak nights. Sorry Houston. Have no fear, though, Paul will be back next week and so will his crazy adventures through H-town. In the meantime, you’ll just have to make do with us.
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— Stephan
August 24th, 2010
In 5 Words: Local, Organic, Refreshing, Cocktails, Rebirth
If you’re like me, when you hear of a new bar concept being opened on Washington Avenue you usually let out a little sigh and resign yourself to trying it at least once or twice. Love it or hate it, Houston’s first paved street is the centerpiece to our nightlife these days. Thankfully, when Sugarcane was announced, I didn’t so much groan with discontent as my ears perked, eager as I was to check out a few new drinks as the cocktail craze continues to build in Houston.
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— Paul
June 29th, 2010
Like Washington Crossing the Delaware, Liberty Station is bringing life, liberty and the pursuit of a douchebag-free environment to Washington Ave, one craft beer at a time. Opening less than a month ago, Liberty Station is a haven for people looking to meet up with friends while sipping on quality cocktails or craft brews without all the pomp and circumstance of it’s not so distant neighbors. The challenge to you, Houston, is: ask not what they can do for you, but instead, ask how you can help them perpetuate their cool laid back environs.
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— Marc
June 2nd, 2010
After a weekend trip to New Orleans I got to thinking, “how do some of the frequented tourist attractions around the country match up to Houston.” Sure, this isn’t a fair question in a lot of regards based solely on the lore. But when it comes down to it, we have a lot of comparable areas in town to those that grace the lips of bachelor party partiers all over the country. So, to that I offer you Bourbon Street and Washington Avenue and ask the question “who ya got?”
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— Paul
March 5th, 2010
In 6 Words: Piquillo, Crabby, Avocado, Mimosas, Blood-Orange, Reservations
With the Benjy’s on Washington Avenue finally relenting to the popular cry for brunch, who am I to pass up an invitation to sample their midday treats? Since the venue is less than five minutes from my house, I would have to be an imbecile to forgo such a quick and easy fix for Sunday fare.
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— Paul
February 26th, 2010
With Rodeo Cook-Off this weekend, I’ll have my hands full. Being the benevolent soul that I am, I gathered some ideas for my fellow procrastinators whose weekend might not be quite so planned out for them.
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— Marc
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January 14th, 2010
In 8 Words: Ghost, Moon, Bolt, Ladies, Rabies, Scabies, Babies, Finality
Listed on their facebook page as “Make or Break Show,” I ventured out to Walter’s on Washington Saturday to see one of my Houston favorites The Tontons play with Roky Moon and BOLT and Ghost Mountain. As pathetic as this sounds, I must admit I hadn’t seen a show at Walter’s in almost four years due to graduating college, and working out of town for a while, but I won’t bore you with one of those “the last time I was there” stories.
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— Sean
December 18th, 2009
In 6 Words: Chandeliers, Garlic, Chimichuri, Open-Air, Benched, Beer
Very few things get me motivated to leave my bed before noon on the weekend like the promise of football. Not that I would be willing to play football during my free time, but I gladly sit in front of the television for several hours watching and pretending that I could do as good a job (if not better) running, juking, catching and throwing on the gridiron. On any given Saturday or Sunday, I’m a master tactician, coach, motivator and clock manager, whether I’m in my overstuffed armchair at home or sitting at the bar with my buddies.
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— Paul
