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Food, smiles, hospitality at Hartz Crispy Chicken
By Landan Kuhlmann landan@theleadernews.com Do what’s in your capacity. That simple motto of Hartz Crispy Chicken on Pinemont restaurant manager Naro Mak, though poignant, likely cannot do justice to what he and his staff have given to our local communities. Mak, who briefly came to Houston in the early 80s before his family moved to California for much of his life, returned just a few short years ago after spending some time away from the family restaurant business. But a conversation with his uncle a few years ago brought him back in 2016 – and he hasn’t looked in the rearview. “I realized I was passionate, not just about food, but what food does for people. I sit back and listen to the conversations that go on and watch people eat – it’s pretty amazing. I watch the kids come in and their eyes light up when they see tenders, it’s incredible,” Mak said. “I’ve met some pretty amazing people over here. This transcends the physicality of foods and goes basically to the spiritual aspect of things. That’s what I’m passionate about, and that’s what the restaurant has enabled me to do.” Mak has been selected as our 2018 Leader of the Year for providing hospitality on a platter at Hartz and giving back to a community he says embraced him from the moment he returned to Houston and kept business flowing for the duration of construction near the intersection on Pinemont and Ella Boulevard that wreaked havoc on business. “Whatever we can do to help the neighborhood, we’re going to make happen – because the neighborhood helped us stay the course. It was like having a bad day at work for almost two years, but they got us through it,” he said. “…I’m a firm believer
Photo by Jean Dukate Though he gets the accolades, Mak is quick to credit his staff at Hartz for playing a crucial role in every endeavor he undertakes.
of doing unto others and letting the universe take care of itself. It was just one project at a time, doing this or that to keep my mind off what was happening internally – then I started to see the turnaround coming from that.” One such endeavor has been offering his restaurant on Pinemont as a drop-off and pickup zone during the holidays, after reports in past years of grinches pilfering packages from stoops and doorsteps. It’s not the norm for a business – but Mak is not your typical restaurant manager. “Do what’s in your capacity. Don’t focus on things being too much or being too little,” he said. “As long as you focus on doing what you can [for others], I think the world will be a better place.” There are also several personal causes close to Mak’s
heart, that in turn reach beyond the walls of any building A Marines veteran, Mak serves the Second Vice Commander at the Garden Oaks American Legion. As the father of a son with autism, he also harbors a passion for aiding organizations helping to create growth and opportunities. He has offered food, assistance, and love to organizations such as Summerhouse’s Heights campus, personally delivering lunch on numerous occasions. “There’s a lot of hurt in the world, and you can’t help everybody – so I try to find and focus on things that are closest to me,” he said. Summerhouse is a local non-profit that creates personal growth opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. “While we always enjoy the
Photo by Jean Dukate Though known as “The Chicken Man,” Naro Mak has served our local neighborhoods with more than just the fried delicacy.
delicious feast, we are more touched by the time [Naro] takes to get to know each one of our members and value our organization,” Summerhouse Assistant President Hannah White said. “He is a treasure to our community and a caring leader worth following!” However, Mak was quick on the draw to credit a network family, friends, and staff at the restaurant and acknowledge the crucial role they play in the endeavors credited to his name – such as the package delivery/drop-off, donations to schools/organizations, and feeding about 1,500 residents, first responders, and volunteers during Hurricane Harvey last year. “My staff really are the ones who should get all the credit – I’m the amplifier, but these folks work so hard. All the money for [serving food] was raised by my family and friends – I didn’t know what I could do. I just put it out there to the universe, and we raised thousands,” he said. “My staff did that – they’re the ones who came in when Harvey was going on, to help us feed our neighbors. We sold two days’ worth of goods in an afternoon.” He’s gotten coverage and accolades for many of his endeavors; but in his mind, Mak is simply returning to the community in full what they’ve given him. “You realize ‘If I can help this person, that helps the other person help someone else,’ and so on.’ That’s where I want to be. I want to look my kid in the eye and say – even if I can’t dunk a basketball or run into the end zone – I was able to help a lot of people,” he said. “You see all this stuff happening, and it’s amazing to realize we just played a part. Do what’s in your capacity. I think if everyone focused on that, the world would be a better place.”
Omni Houston Hotel unveils $30 million upgrade By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com The Omni Houston Hotel has reopened its doors after undergoing a 15-month, $30 million renovation, which was prompted by Hurricane Harvey’s stay at the hotel over a year ago. Guests are welcome to come and experience the upgrades to the hotel. The urban resort located at 4 Riverway took this renovation as an opportunity to implement Houston’s natural surroundings throughout the interior of the hotel, as well as give credence to the city’s rich history. “Each space is a testament to Omni’s ‘local flavor’ and you’ll see various colors, materials, textures, and patterns
highlighting this throughout the newly designed hotel,” said Laura McKoy, vice president of interior design and creative director for Omni Hotels & Resorts. This embrace of Houston’s culture begins on the first floor, with touches of leather, bronze, brass and lush green complemented with open spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in plenty of natural light. The artwork that was chosen to hang in the hotel all connect to a piece of the city’s history. In one area three large paintings hang, two of astronauts and one of an astronaut’s helmet, which if you look into closely enough will reveal a monkey’s face. On another wall is a mural of Hous-
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and white photographs of different times in Houston’s history. The lounge serves premium blends and Texas tapas. Next to reception is COMMONCOLOR, a high-end retail venue showcasing goods from What Goes Around Comes Around, vintage handbags and jewelry from Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more. What’s dubbed as the lobby “library,” features plush sofas, leather armchairs, a bookshelf wall and fireplace, giving the lobby an inviting and communal feel. Taking inspiration from Memorial Park’s lavish green scenery, the hotel’s new Birdies Cafe & Bar gives visitors See Omni P. 2B
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of black swans. Soft, whitewashed woods and green walls make up the new aesthetic of Mokara Spa & Salon inside the hotel. Guests are treated to earthy elements of raw wood, stone and pebble accents to merge the spa with the natural outdoors for a serene experience. On the first and second floors, meeting spaces were redesigned to include extra space for flexible meeting areas. The hotel now offers two new conference areas with
boardrooms and breakout space. “Our new renovation allows us to amplify the excellent guest service we are known for,” said Allan Codore, general manager of Omni Houston Hotel. Experience the Omni’s Black Swan Night Club this New Year’s Eve as it celebrates the end of 2018 with Mix 96.5 and 95.7 The Spot, or catch brunch on New Year’s Day at Birdies Cafe & Bar from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Much like most Americans’ resolutions, the biggest thing you can do to make sure that Fido starts the new year healthy is to consider his diet and exercise habits. These days, grain-free is the biggest buzzword in pet food. The truth is, the canine digestive system is still pretty primitive. Dogs have little natural digestive support for breaking down and metabolizing complex carbohydrates and cereal grains. These difficult-to-digest fibers and grains remain undigested, with the body relying mainly on fermentation to break them down, and well, you know how that smells. Over a long period of time, this can damage the lining of the digestive system, resulting in bowel inflammation disorders, food sensitivities, food allergies, leaky gut and obesity. So, finding a pet food that is as high-quality as your budget allows is a great idea for the New Year. Big or small, young or old,
Dear Tabby, I have some New Year’s resolutions in mind for myself, but I was thinking about ways that I can improve the life of my dog in 2019 as well. Any tips on how to make sure that the new year is my pup’s best year yet? Healthy resolutions in The Heights Dear Mindful, While humans all over the world are spending time considering their past failures and dreaming of future success, it is a good idea to keep Fido in mind when planning for a fruitful year of happiness and
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Aside from these pet resolutions, if you’ve never taken Fido to a dog park, this might be the year to do it. Socialization can be fun for some dogs and it’s certainly fun when humans find a new friend at the park as well. With a few lifestyle enhancements, and checking off some pet-related vet visits off of your list, both you and Fido can enjoy a healthy 2019.friends and enjoy our fair city.
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It was an exciting day for Girl Scout Cadette Isabella Trevino, Troop 24987, as she earned her Silver Award. She guided 11 kids, grades 4-8, in cutting and sewing almost 60 pediatric surgical caps to be donated to Harris Health Systems (HHS). Isabella’s organization made it possible for the group to complete so many caps in 2 hours. HHS was there with their media department filming the process and will post the “how to” video on their website. This will allow others to learn the process and continue Isabella’s service. A big thank you to Garden Oaks neighbor Susan Kostelecky for introducing Isabella to the idea and for the use of her sewing machines and other accessories for the Silver Award. Have you noticed there are significantly more - and brighter! - Christmas lights
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and holiday decorations each year, just the last few years? This year, all of our Leader Country neighborhoods are a sight to behold and the colorful lights and creative decorations have gone a long way towards building good cheer. Thank you, neighbors! Your Timbergrove neighbors went all out and the results of their yearly competition are in; driving through the neighborhood is a must! A big thanks to Timbergrove neighbor Tim Louque for sharing the competition winners with The Leader: Best Original Theme – 6115 Hurst Street; Best Traditional Theme – 6734 Cindy Lane; Best Religious Theme – 1323 Seaspray Court; Favorite Children’s Theme – 6542 Kury Lane; Best Inflatables Display – 2306 Tannehill Drive; Best Overall Use of Lights – 1327 Guese Road; Exceptional Achievement – 6419 Grovewood Lane; Overall Best Block Decorations – 6200 Block of Kury Lane.
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Temple Oaks Baptist Church property sold for retail By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com When the sale of the 4-acre Temple Oaks Baptist Church property at 2101 W. 34th St fell through in May 2018, it was back to the drawing board for the Temple Oaks board members and Tommy LeBlanc at Avison Young who was brokering the sale of the church. A new buyer came along in October of 2018 and LeBlanc
said he hoped to have the sale finalized by November. Now commercial real estate company CBRE has signage out announcing a new retail development. CBRE’s Radkey Jolink confirms the sale although he declined to name the new owner. Jolink’s LinkedIn profile notes that he focuses on representing local and national landlords such as Invesco, Trammell Crow, Lionstone, Midway,
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