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Taste for the wild
Great Texas Barbecue Fest is Saturday
By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
If that hum-drum chicken breast has you searching for a more novel protein, it’s possible to find something much more exotic close to home. Elk, antelope, boar and other wild game are on the menu, both for the health conscious and those who want to challenge their palate. “Wild game is nothing to be afraid of at Rainbow Lodge,� said Donnette Hansen, who owns the restaurant located at 2011 Ella Blvd. “The foundation of our menu is seafood and wild game. The kind of game that we grew up harvesting and enjoying. I was raised in a sporting family where hunting game and game birds and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is how we spent our free time. I still enjoy chasing trout and a good field hunt with my family gun dogs.� On the table at Rainbow Lodge are such options as duck, quail, pheasant, rabbit, North American elk, bison, venison, wild boar and Nilgai antelope. Hansen says that Axis deer, Black Buck antelope, geese and partridge make seasonal appearances on the menu also. “I like to make our dishes approachable and we recognize that for many of our guests, dining at Rainbow Lodge might be their first time trying anything other than fish, beef or chicken,� said Hansen. “With that in mind, our most popular appetizer for over 30 years is our ‘Taste of the Wild’ - a daily sampling of three types of game that we are featuring that week.� Hansen says that all of their game is ranch raised in a natural style and processed under strict USDA guidelines. “The Nilgai is harvested from the King Ranch, there are several bison and elk ranches in the plains of the US and much of our Texas exotics come from game ranches in central Texas,� said Hansen.
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An Elk Chop with Enchiladas from Rainbow Lodge.
Rainbow Lodge does not serve what Hansen calls “novelty� meats or meats that she feels do not offer any real flavor benefits. “You might be surprised what people try and sell me,� she says.
The re-scheduled Great Texas Barbecue Fest is this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at Post HTX. There will be live music, barbecue and beer pretty much all day both days at the event, to be held at the re-imagined Barbara Jordan Post Office on Franklin Street downtown. (It’s where Washington Avenue actually starts, in the wedge between Buffalo and White Oak bayous a little west of UHDowntown.) Originally scheduled in April, nasty weather forced postponement of this event. Luckily for us, this weekend’s weather looks a little more favorable for hot pits and cold drinks. There are two stages of live music in the sprawling former parking lot of Post HTX. Here is a sample of some of the music you’ll see at TGTBF: Saturday – Old 97s and Morris Day and the Time on the West Stage, with Junior Brown and Ancient Cat Society on the East. Music runs from just after noon until 10 p.m. Sunday – Dawes and The Suffers close out the West Stage, while Wanda Jackson and Mike Stinson finish up a day-long lineup on the East Stage. Bear in mind a total of 22 musical acts will be seen over the two-day event. For a full lineup, see http:// www.thegreattexasbbqfestival.com/schedule.html. On the website, there are florid descriptions of the craft (and other) beer selections from Bluebonnet Distributing. These include everything from the “Robert Earl Keen Honey Pilsner� to the “clean hop aromas, delicate malt sweetness� of a Bud Light.
In preparing game meats, the cook needs to be aware that game meats are much leaner than farm raised animals. “Attention to cooking time is critical,� said Hansen. “Nothing over medium rare on the meats combined with oils and season-
ing and a quick grill or sear on game birds. I like berries, citrus, fruits, organic grains and nuts as part of the dish. Things that these animals eat, I think that always completes the dish.� See Wild P. 3B
Contributed photos Rainbow Lodge’s Taste of the Wild is a daily sampling of three types of game that the restaurant features that week.
Tru-Lite encourages unity through outdoor cooking By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com With May being National Barbecue Month, it spurs the all-American pastime of outdoor barbecuing and grilling. Tru-Lite Gas & Products, a family-owned store specializing in Gas Grills, Charcoal and Kamado Grills, Exterior Gas Lights, and more, holds that time outside by the grill and surrounded by family as an essential part of community. “A lot of the benefits of having a grill is always the element of having a secondary cooking area that you could have outside of the home [that] brings people together in the outdoors,� said Christopher Sanchez of Tru-Lite. Through quality products and service, the team at Tru-lite helps families grow and create special moments together in their backyard because having a grill outside promotes relationship growth. Even newlyweds or seasoned couples often look for excuses to utilize their grill to spend time together. The novice who has never owned any kind of grill may be wary of the purchase, but
Contributed photo A happy customer standing next to their new Fire Magic Built In Grill From Tru-Lite Gas
luckily with a grill it’s a fun experience to learn how to use it and all the styles of cooking. “We always try to give [the customer] what fits them. If I have a beginner I would never try and put them with one of our super higher-end grills that have calibrations that are so much different than a
beginner grill,� said Sanchez, “Weber or a Napoleon, those are really good entry level grills that are solid standard grills, but they’re easy to use, easy to maintain, and they have really good warranties.� A customer wants a good grill that’s going to last them
a long time, Sanchez mentioned, but that’s also not going to be a warranty nightmare. Tru-Lite is a one-stop shop where customers don’t have to wonder if they’re getting a reliable grill. But shopping for a grill can get confusing when one is
$800 and another costs thousands of dollars. “Each grill has a level of production element that makes it more expensive than the other. But it’s all about the components it’s made with, how much power is coming to the actual burners, how hot it’s getting, how quick it’s getting hot. Some of your more expensive grills, your $1,500, $1,600 grills are going to get hotter quicker, they’re going to cook faster and more accurately,� says Sanchez. Outdoor kitchens have also boosted in popularity over the years, from add-ons to an existing home to a focal point in a new home. TruLite offers the grills for an outdoor kitchen, the one-onone experience in the design process, as well as retrofitting existing outdoor areas for new equipment. “At the crux of our company we are relational. So, when we get into someone’s home, we’re affecting the relationship they’re going to have in
the long run,� says Sanchez. “If we’re fixing a grill or giving them a new grill, we know that they’re going to make a lot of memories.� During the grilling months it’s important to look at what equipment you have at home. Do safety checks on the grills, make sure they’re properly cleaned, no leaks, and you have the right brushes to start off the grilling season with assurance. Tru-Lite is in the process of moving to a much bigger facility at 1512 W. 34th St. and gearing up to offer more, like cooking classes, how-to classes, knife or meat skills, an outdoor area to bring the community together, and even bringing in a farmers market to promote local businesses. A soft opening will begin in June with a grand opening in the fall. Until then, find them in the Heights at 1903 Lawrence St., online at www. trulitegas.com, or give them a call at (713)682-2053.
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It’s hit 90 degrees and it is going to be a long road to get to the cooler temperatures of the fall. Right now, homebrewers across the south are battening down the brewery hatches and getting their summer beers ready for consumption which brings me to our topic for today, lagers! Many new homebrewers often come into my shop and are chopping at the bit to get a brew going. When I ask them what they want to brew for their first beer, I would bet more than half say they want to
brew a lager since that is what they are most used to drinking or maybe would be the most pleasing to their friends and family. But this is where I have to be the bearer of bad news and inform these eager souls that lager beers can be some of the most difficult beers in the world to brew for several reasons. Why are they so difficult? The brewing process for them is much the same as any ale would be but it’s in the fermentation that things start to differ greatly. First off, lager beers are cold fermented. This means they have a fermentation temperature range of anywhere from 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes it difficult to pull off at home without the proper equipment
Lager than Life Lagers are cold brewed between 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
and IPAs - there are tons of other flavors from malty sweet to hoppy and bitter that can help mask flaws that pop up during the brewing process. The most common flaws that show themselves in lagers are two chemical compounds called diacetyl and acetaldehyde. Think notes of buttered popcorn and green apple, re-
spectively. While not pungent flavors in general they do not taste very good in beer and must be cleaned up. All this talk of cleaning makes me thirsty. I’ll see ya around the neighborhood watering holes or in the shop if you’d like to chat more about beer. Cheers!
HigH ScHool Reunion to maintain that temperature. A regular fridge is much to cold but just letting it sit at room temperature is much too warm. Yeast can vary in flavor profile immensely depending on temperature, so it is paramount to keep the fermenta-
tion in the right range for a particular yeast. The second reason lagers can be difficult to brew lies in the fact that there isn’t much by way of flavor to cover up any flaws in the finished beer. With ales - think amber ales
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Happy, happy anniversary to Audrey and Keith Tompkins of Shepherd Forest who will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on May 30. Married on May 30, 1948, at Resurrection Catholic Church, the Tompkins were blessed with nine children: Phil and Ray (twins), Joan, Gregg, Russell, Tim, Karen, Glen and Nancy. They have 22 grandchildren, 11 of whom are married to spouses who lovingly consider Audrey and Keith their own grandparents, and 16 greatgrandchildren. Audrey grew up in Denver Harbor and attended Jeff Davis High School, now Northside High School, while Keith grew up in the Heights and attended Reagan High School, now Heights High School, where he was a track and field athlete who excelled in pole vault. After serving in the military, Keith attended the University of Texas and competed in pole vault there, winning a state competition, and eventually became a geologist. Always an athlete, Keith continued training and competing in bowling, golfing, track and field, as well as pole vault throughout his life and he participated in the
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There is no doubt that the Houston art scene is innovative and ahead of the curve. There is one art medium that may be overlooked more than others - spoken-word poetry but one festival happening this Saturday plans to change that. Houston’s only arts festival highlighting spoken-word poetry, PlusFest, affectionately known as the everything-pluspoetry festival began in Houston last May. It was created by Houston native, and HBO featured poet, Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean. PlusFest is one of only two festivals in the country that celebrates modern poetry through innovative measures and collaborative efforts with local musicians. PlusFest aims to break down barriers around artistic disciplines so that new works can be created. The one-day festival will position spokenword artists on a level playing field with local visual artists, videographers, DJ’s, musicians, and others to create new works and will showcase the work through a variety of innovative platforms. I asked Outspoken Bean what he envisioned for PlusFest in the future. He already expects attendance to double to a thousand from last year’s event. “I see PlusFest growing into a Houston institution as far as festivals are concerned,” said Outspoken Bean. “Poetry really doesn’t have a large platform for that art to really thrive in Texas. So, I’m trying to create that blend of poetry with music festival atmosphere. And who knows it may become an
SXSW or a Coachella (which is what I’m really aiming for it to be.)” Coachella is a massive multi-weekend art and music festival in California. The goal of PlusFest is interactive impact; the festival will feature poetic photo booths, poetry slams, art installations, and speed writing buskers. By offering a wide variety of entry points, the festival aims
other mediums – it’s how I’ve survived, really,” he adds. “I’ve done work with dancers, musicians, singers, and even my one-man show is a combination of the arts, so I wanted to create a day, a festival that could celebrate poetry with everything else added on.” Featured artists include rapper G Yamazawa, Dee-1 and Houston poet laureate, Debo-
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to change the participant’s perception of poetry. “Outspoken Bean” is a Houston performance poet, writer, and educator. A producer of experiences, Bean is currently the Near Northside Artist in Residence inducted by the mayor of Houston and a Round 9 Idea Fund recipient. “You don’t need to know anything about poetry to enjoy PlusFest,” said “Outspoken Bean.” “Cater to your ‘let go’ side – your ‘let go for 10 hours’ side and explore new things – music you’ve never heard, films you’ve never seen, and even food as you’ve never experienced it before. When poetry is involved with these other things, it’s a completely different experience. “As a performer and a poet, I always merge my craft with
roo, which is a little more on the gamey side because it is not farm raised. By contrast, the peppery sage taste of the antelope probably has something to do with its diet. A local distributor helps Ballarin source meats, some of which come from Texas and Tennessee ranches, and in the case of python, Vietnam. The python, in case you are wondering, is slow cooked – because of its inherent toughness – and served in a chili. Ballarin is correct when he says python is like chicken with a seafood taste. Camel, on the other hand, is a fattier meat which has a mild gamey taste that is richer than beef. Marcie Turrin, who follows a paleo diet, started frequenting Sammy’s about two years ago when her work brought her near Washington Avenue. “I mostly get the duck burger on salad,” said Turrin. “I’ve never gotten anything I haven’t liked. It’s always fast, fresh and different.” Ballarin said that he sees a lot of the CrossFit and paleo crowd due to all the lean protein he serves. In case you’re looking for a typical burger or sandwich, though, Sammy’s offers that too - with chicken and beef on the menu, as well as grilled cheese for the kids. The soft pretzel buns are tasty and come from Slow Dough Bakery. There are even fries – made out of potatoes. But only at Sammy’s can you get them topped with python chili.
Neighbors from P. 2B situated on a cul de sac and their friends loved to come to their house and yard to play because everyone was always there. They were shoo-ed outside to play and play they did! Many children in today’s world can’t begin to imagine the sunsoaked days of simple summer fun the Tompkins children and their neighbors enjoyed. Additionally, all the Tompkins children played sports, mostly at Timbergrove, and Keith was a willing umpire and coach. Other evenings, when there wasn’t practice or a game to attend, after Keith came home from work in the evenings he would enjoy a can of beer and then go outside to play with his children. Meanwhile, Audrey would put the finishing touches on dinner while everyone was outside and not underfoot. It sounds like a dream, but it was certainly hot work inside the house for Audrey, and
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Activities from the previous Poetry Fest.
Wild from P. 1B Some of this season’s menu pairings at Rainbow Lodge include pan roasted breast of pheasant atop creamy spätzle with Gruyere cheese, bacon and apples and coffee rubbed North American Elk Chop, horseradish beets, and charred endive. Hansen said that techniques like smoking and braising work well on a few cuts such as bison short ribs and duck legs. “We make many of our own sausages,” she said. “My favorite right now is a venison, fennel and pistachio breakfast patty style sausage at brunch.” Another local restaurant which definitely serves what could be called exotic meats is Sammy’s Wild Game Grill at 3715 Washington Ave. Sammy Ballarin, who has operated the restaurant for seven years, said that he had been in the business for some time when he starting seeing media reports about the increase in popularity of unique meats. “I started to research it and tested meats on friends and family,” he said. A recent visit to the restaurant showed elk tacos, kangaroo skewers and camel empanadas on the menu. Another sign compared the percentage of fat in USDA beef, 6 percent, with some other choices, like antelope (.9 percent) and ostrich (2 percent). Ballarin said that their elk and antelope burgers are very popular, while more adventurous souls go for the kanga-
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his day of work, too, but they both focused on what their family needed, year after year - and what a beautiful testament to commitment, love and determination. The family says their mother and father are both patient in their different and very special ways; when one started losing patience, the other picked up the reins and brought his or her brand of patience to the matter at hand; a well-oiled team approach which is their natural style of parenting. The Tompkins family thanks Audrey and Keith “for their love and support for all of their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Our parents have been an inspiration and have shown us all what it means to love and that marriage isn’t always easy, but it is worth it!” The Tompkins, residents of Shepherd Forest, still reside in the home they bought for their
rah “Deep” Mouton. The event takes place this Saturday, May 19, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. between two locations, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, 1019 Commerce St. and The Sanders for the after party (10 p.m. to 2 a.m.) 3411 Preston St. Day passes are $30, Plus Passes (VIP and After Party) are $50, and After Party passes are $20. Tickets are available for purchase through EventBrite or plusfest.net. Cohen is an artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market and the new Market at Sawyer Yards, find him at ArtValet. com.
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Despite playoff losses, SPX coaches sense new beginning By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Fresh off a thrilling finish, St. Pius X’s quest for a 17th baseball state title fell short, while Panthers’ softball ran into a buzz saw. But coaches don’t see the losses as the conclusion of their story – only the start of new chapter. On the diamond, Head Coach Mike Evans and his squad had momentum on their side entering the regional playoffs, but saw the game slip away late, with seven runs scoring in the game’s latter two frames. Meanwhile, Head Coach Lynn Kercheval and the Lady Panthers were unable to recover from a second-inning onslaught against red-hot St. Agnes Academy. Softball Kercheval and the Lady Panthers finished the season strong, winning four of their final six regular season contests entering the postseason, and kept the good times rolling with an area-round 4-2 defeat of Dallas Bishop Lynch. However, the machine that is Houston St. Agnes brought the season to screeching halt in 12-1 defeat. After falling behind 3-0 early, the Panthers nearly knotted the game, but St. Agnes – who sits at 25-7-1 and has dropped just one contest since the beginning of March – used a six-
run outburst in the second inning to salt the game away. In the end, Kercheval said although the results may not have ultimately showed in the win column, 2017-2018 saw a marked competitive improvement, while the chemistry and was nearly unmatched from previous squads. These are the fundamentals of a team on the rise – a new tone has been set. “I really think we are one year out from contending in our district. The players returning have a far better understanding of what it takes to make an exponential leap to another level, and I think we have grown significantly in that direction,” she said. “As new players come into the program, much needed depth per positions will create a new and greater competition for positions and will guard against a complete overhaul of a starting roster, which has not been the case in the last two years.” So, while the 2017-2018 campaign may not have finished the way they envisioned, Kercheval and the Panthers look to have the pieces in place to make some noise next season, as they potentially return 12 of 14 players from this year’s playoff roster. “I see a real chance for the 2019 season being one that has the potential to become memorable and special. The players are hungry,” she said.
“They are beginning to see how their work pays off in softball returns, and I think the rising juniors will be strong leaders who truly invest in the outcome of the team, leading by example, voice, and conviction.” Baseball Fresh off a scintillating walk-off victory against Nolan Catholic in the previous round, the Panthers held Liberty Christian mainly in check, as Matt Dilliard held the Warriors to just three runs in the first five innings of play. However, missed opportunities would later come back to haunt the Panthers. After St. Pius X stranded runners at third base in the 2nd and 3rd innings and left the bases loaded in the 5th, the Warriors finally got the Panther pitching staff, tallying four runs in the 6th and three more in the 7th to bring SPX’s season to an end. St. Pius X finished Evans’ first season at the helm with a 14-19 overall record, and 66 in TAPPS District play, but ultimately fell short of the program’s 21st Final Four appearance and 17th state title. The Panthers graduate 10 seniors, but will have juniors Hunter Pachal, Joseph Aguilar, Austin Bland, Zach Cali, Enrique Trejo and others back next season as they hunt another title for the Panthers’ trophy case.
Photo by Landan Kuhlmann Kyle Calub takes his lead during the St. Pius X Panthers’ area playoff game against Nolan Catholic. The Panthers were unfortunately ousted by Liberty Christian School in the regional playoffs last week.
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There will be a new champion on the diamond in TAPPS Division 1. Playing in their fourth TAPPS Final Four since Head coach Ryan Lousteau took over in 2014, the St. Thomas Eagles fell to Liberty Christian 8-4 Tuesday night, ending their state title repeat bid. The Eagles began the postseason defeating Addison Trinity Christian 8-2 and 12-3 at Wilson Field to clinch the set after dropping the series opener. Facing off against the Antonian Prep Apaches in a rematch of the 2017 best-ofthree series, the Eagles later rallied for a walkoff 6-5 victory over the Apaches, to send them running on towards its eighth Final Four in nine years and the 25th state title in the school’s rich history. Unfortunately, that’s where the story ended, as the Eagles were unable to muster a late rally against Liberty Christian. St. Thomas ended their 2018 campaign with a 26-13 overall mark, and will graduate 10 seniors from a class that will go down as one of the most successful in recent history. However, with 11 potential returners, the Eagles still possess ample firepower as they look to recapture the TAPPS crown in 2019.
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The only baseball facility and batting cages in the Heights, The Cage, opened Monday afternoon with a celebratory ribbon cutting coordinated by the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce. The Cage is an indoor baseball training space where teams and individual players, as well as the public, are welcome to train. This all-in-one facility will also have professional trainers available. Owned by Sergio and Jennifer Medina, The Cage is a family-business. As parents of a baseball player, they saw the need for a training facility in the Heights. The Cage is not strictly for baseball players and teams, Jennifer Medina explained. “This is a place where a father and son can have some
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