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BITE INTO OH-LA-LA’S OH-SOLUSCIOUS TURTLE CUPCAKES AND OTHER DELICIOUS TREATS AT THEIR NEWEST LOCATION AT CITYCENTRE. YOU CAN HAVE THEIR SWEET TREATS ANYWHERE AND ANY WAY YOU LIKE FROM EATING IN AT THE CUTE AND FUN BOUTIQUES TO TAKE-OUT OR DRIVE-THRU WHENEVER YOU’RE ON THE RUN. OOH-LA-LA ALSO DOES CATERING FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS. WWW.OOHLALASWEETS.COM
With a nod to the culinary triad of sweet, savory and spirits, Executive Chef Ryan Hildebrand and a stellar lineup of culinary talent have banded together to create Triniti, a progressive American restaurant designed by locally based MC2 Architects. Joining him in the kitchen are Chef de Cuisine Jose Hernandez, Chef Greg Lowry and Chef Matt Lovelace. Triniti’s core menu, which will change seasonally, features what Hildebrand is describing as “progressive, regional American cuisine with California/West Coast sensibilities.” 2815 S. Shepherd Drive.
Photography by Jenny Antill
The beginning of the end starts with you! 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of AIDS, and a chance to create your own panel on the (2015) quilt. The (2015) QUILT is a groundbreaking piece of digital artwork from people all over the world who are fighting for the first AIDS-free generation in 30 years. www.2015quilt.com. The Julia Ideson Library opened last month after a fiveyear, $32 million restoration and expansion. Nestled in the shadows of towering contemporary skyscrapers, the landmark Spanish Renaissance-style Julia Ideson Library, home of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) and part of the Houston Public Library system, has undergone an ambitious, comprehensive restoration and expansion project, providing Houstonians with a greatly enhanced community resource. In addition to drawing individuals interested in the HMRC’s extraordinary collection of books, maps and images, the Ideson Library now provides a breathtaking historic venue for exhibits, meetings and special events. Inspiring indoor research and reading areas and a unique outdoor reading room further secure the Julia Ideson Library as one of Houston’s historic architectural treasures.
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Amazon Grille on Kirby, of the Cordua Restaurants, has a new look and a new menu. One of the few chef-driven fast casual restaurants in the city, Latin culinary pioneer Michael Cordúa has been in the kitchen for the past several months playing with the food he is so passionate about. His creativity has been unleashed carving the menu into beef, fish and chicken – as one might see in Asian dining. But here it’s Cordúa’s way to make choosing even easier. You can find Churrasco steak served with cilantro rice, black beans, maduros and vegetable escabeche – Skinny Fish Tacos, grilled fish served with jalapeño tartar sauce – Chicken Pita B.A.L.T. with smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, basil with cheese pita bread and cilantro dressing – and as at any Cordúa restaurant The Original™ Tres Leches! Made even more approachable in a casual setting. A new vibrant color scheme has the place glowing. 5114 Kirby Drive. 713.522.5888