River Oaks, TX May 2024

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Beautifully crafted indoor and outdoor areas become gracious extensions of home, offering opportunities to host, entertain or unwind.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands Sales Office | 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 1350 | The Woodlands, TX 77380 832 838 9099 | enjoytheresidencesatthewoodlands.com

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Cheers to Moms Everywhere

Welcome to our much-anticipated annual Women's Issue. This edition is dedicated to the incredible women in our lives and in our community. Personally, being a mother is the greatest blessing of my life. As I write this, I eagerly await a fleeting 36-hour visit from my daughter Savannah, a 26-year-old aspiring actress embracing life in Los Angeles. Her adventurous spirit and passion for global exploration inspire me daily. It's a unique bond where inspiration flows both ways—a truly cherished connection.  The picture I have shared of Savannah and I was taken about two months into the Pandemic shutdown, and we were so happy to get outside and enjoy some sunshine.

This month as we honor the women who have shaped us and continue to guide our paths, let us also take a moment to cherish the memories of those special Moms who may no longer be with us. Their legacy lives on in the love and warmth they bestowed upon us, forever etched in the tapestry of our hearts.

Within the pages of this special issue, we introduce you to Karina Llergo, the Bayou City Arts Festival Featured Artist, whose mesmerizing work graces our cover. Dive into her captivating story and marvel at the beauty of her artistic expression.

We are also excited to whisk you away on a culinary journey as we explore the visually captivating and trendy restaurant, PostScript. Prepare for us to tantalize your taste buds with innovative dishes and exquisite ambiance that promises an unforgettable dining experience.

As you flip through the pages of this beautiful issue, please take note of the special Woman-Owned Local Business seal present on so many of the ads. It is so important to support our local women entrepreneurs, so please consider visiting them and sharing their goods and services with your family and friends.

I hope you cherish this issue as much as I do. Wishing you and yours a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day!

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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

1: Noor Riddle, Ally Shell, Stacey Lindseth, Kendra Smith, Donae Chramosta at the Mercury gala 2: Travelle & Zach Ellis at the Mercury gala.

3: Farron Silverman, Eva Pawelek, and Maddy Moffitt at the Children’s Museum Houston luncheon that raised over $200,000. 4: 31st Annual Friends and Families Luncheon Chairs Nina Rand, Maya Pomroy, and Mehgan Wichuk. 5: Founder & Creative Director, Christy Lynn at her SS24 Runway Show in her Memorial showroom. 6: Liba Stern, Shiva Tabakoli at the grand opening of Swedish bedmaker Hästens in River Oaks District.

7: Victor Mendoza, Sarah Starry, Gairy Natividad at the grand opening of Swedish bedmaker Hästens in River Oaks District.

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Richard Saad of Nick's Plumbing & AC is recognized by HLSR Judging Committee

Richard Saad, CEO of Nick’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning, has been recognized by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Judging Contest Committee for his active role in youth development through charity work. Richard has consistently supported the Rodeo community, offering financial support and, most importantly, his time by volunteering on the Houston Rodeo Judging Contest Committee and Coral Club Committee. He has played a vital role in generating funds to enhance youth involvement in the Rodeo.

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Nancy Almodovar Sells Most Expensive Home in Houston

Nan and Company Properties, a premier luxury real estate company and affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, makes waves in Houston’s high-end real estate market under the leadership of Nancy Almodovar, President and CEO of Nan and Company Properties. The firm’s latest achievement includes the representation of the buyer in the closure of the $20M Hines home located at 2920 Lazy Lane in River Oaks, marking a significant milestone in the city’s real estate landscape.

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Berg Hospitality Turns Up the Heat with Opening of 131

Berg Hospitality Group proudly unveils Prime 131,alive-fire steak house and sushi bar within a revamped industrial space at The Docks at Timbergrove. Evoking the electric ambiance of New York’s chic yet edgy Meatpacking District in the early 90s, Prime 131ignitesa fresh dining experience in Houston where the artistry of grilling takes center stage. A protein-forward concept with Korean and Japanese influence, Prime 131 creates a completely unique meat experience where diners watch their meal be prepared on four central wood fire grills and two Josper charcoal ovens.

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Photography courtesy of Nan and Company Properties

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We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.

Wedding Planner

Piper and Muse piperandmuse.com | 503.729.4566

Kelly Doonan Events kellydoonanevents.com | 713.824.3353

Wise Events wise-event.com | 832.403.6176

Keely Thorne Events keelythorne.com | 713.807.8188

Houston Soirée houstonsoiree.com | 512.755.0179

Boutique Shopping

Abejas Boutique abejasboutique.com | 713.522.3025

Hemline shophemline.com | 713.520.0060

Alchemia alchemiastyle.com | 832.491.0402

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En Belle Époque enbelleepoque.com | 346.212.7413

Paloma & Co. shoppalomaandco.com | 713.637.4310

ROOFING DONE RIGHT

NOT TO BE MISSED, POSTSCRIPTS BOASTS A DELICIOUS MENU AND STUNNING INTERIORS.

The team behind Dallas’ famed XOXO Dining Room made their lavish Houston debut in River Oaks with PostScript. Located in the Shops at Arrive River Oaks, PostScript features floor-to-ceiling pink interiors. International artist Romain Lefebvre created one-of-a-kind artwork for the restaurant, including delicately handpainted butterflies, custom installations at the bar, wall art throughout the venue, and a gorgeous hand-painted grand piano – a focal point of the main dining room.

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Every detail at PostScript is meant to lighten the mood and help guests enjoy their dining experience. In addition to striking lighting and a glowing pink quartz bar top, each booth at PostScript has Press for Champagne doorbells to keep the delivery of bubbly flowing.

Houston native and James Beard nominee Chef Bryan Caswell is at the helm in the kitchen. After his defining work at Reef, El Real TexMex Cafe, and Jackson Street BBQ, PostScript is his first high-profile return to a prominent restaurant in the Bayou City.

The menu at PostScript is modern American, with dishes including caviar donuts with white chocolate crème fraîche, mustard brûlée short ribs, and Akaushi tomahawk ribeye among the showstoppers on the menu. Diners can also indulge in raw and roasted oysters, a shellfish tower, crispy rice sushi, chophouse classics, and throwback desserts like Baked Alaska and 11-layer chocolate cake. PostScript is open for dinner and weekend brunch. postscripthtx.com

A hand-painted grand piano is the focal point of the main dining room.

Enchanting River Oaks Estate

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BATHS 11 BEDS 6 18,265 SQ. FT.

Discover an enchanting River Oaks estate reminiscent of English countryside castles. Nestled on over 2 acres, this romantic sanctuary boasts finely proportioned interiors, limestone-carved stone arches, and Cotswold-imported flooring.

800+ bottle wine cellar

Pub-style billiard room

State-of-the-art theatre

Tudor parterre gardens

Disappearing fountains

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Karina Llergo, a Bayou City Arts Festival

Featured Artist, is widely known for depicting the human body in motion.

For more than 50 years, art enthusiasts from all over Texas have flocked to Houston’s biannual Bayou City Art Festival, a fine art festival produced by The Art Colony Association, Inc. Held in October and March of each year, each festival highlights a Featured Artist, including this season’s Chicago-based artist Karina Llergo.

Artist Karina Llergo

Llergo was born and raised in Mexico City, where she received her bachelor’s degree in graphic design and advanced degrees in multimedia, animation, and abstract art. She studied with famed Mexican artist Roberto Cortazar and portraitist Enrique Estrada, who both saw her talent and strongly encouraged her to continue her artistic journey.

While keeping art at the forefront of her mind and heart, Llergo enjoyed a highly successful corporate career as art director for Mexico City’s top newspaper, Reforma , and at the illustrious advertising agency McCann Erickson. Among the many campaigns she helped create, some of her most memorable were for clients such as Coca-Cola, Revlon, and Kimberly-Clark.

Throughout her professional life, Llergo painted and continued to work on developing her unique style. She admits that the most significant influence on her artwork has been her lifelong commitment to being involved in sports and dance. Llergo is a dancer, competitive swimmer, and avid skydiver. She has also participated in extreme sports and found a passion for yoga later in life. Each of these activities inspired her to depict the human body in motion. Over the years, Llergo found a way to translate her observations and creative imagination into thought-provoking paintings.

When Lergo was relocated to Chicago with her husband and four children, she made the bold decision to transition to art full-time. She had always dreamed of working as an artist, and the move allowed her to dedicate herself to the world of art.

“I have always maintained a passion for the human form, and figurative painting has been my primary focus since childhood,” says the artist. “Witnessing the figures take shape as I apply layers of paint never fails to amaze me.”

Llergo primarily uses oil paints and has recently incorporated inks in her underpaintings and oil glazings to add color and create forms. The artist also applies acrylic impasto with pallet knives and molds it with her fingers to create depth and a 3D effect on specific areas of her paintings. To create a luminous effect in her artwork, she uses a 24K gold gilding technique.

“My goal is for people to not only view my art and get a sense of its vitality but also to be moved to generate positivity in their own lives.”

Since 2007, Llergo’s work has received high praise and has been showcased in exhibitions and festivals nationwide. Among her many accolades, Llergo has received numerous Outstanding Achievement and Best In Show awards at distinguished art shows throughout the United States.

According to Llergo, the Bayou City Arts Festival is one of her favorite shows because it was one of the first festivals she participated in. The Texassized hospitality has kept her coming back for years, and being chosen as the featured artist for the 2024 Spring Festival “is a moment of celebration that inspires me to keep pushing boundaries.”

For those who didn’t get to see Llergo’s art in person at the last Bayou City Arts Festival, it is available online at karinallergoart.com.

“I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED A PASSION FOR THE HUMAN FORM, AND FIGURATIVE PAINTING HAS BEEN MY PRIMARY FOCUS SINCE CHILDHOOD. WITNESSING THE FIGURES TAKE SHAPE AS I APPLY LAYERS OF PAINT NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE ME.”

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Magic MAKEOVER

REFECI, A LUXURY REPAIR AND RESTORATION COMPANY, OFFERS A SECOND CHANCE FOR HIGH-END GOODS.

Refeci owner Luisa Steckler came into the highend fashion repair and restoration business out of necessity. As a collector of luxury fashion herself, she realized there needed to be a competent cleaning and restoration business in Houston that followed rigorous European standards. Her father, a businessman, suggested that she start one herself, and two years later, Refeci is the go-to repair and restoration service company in Houston.

“Refeci’s goal is to help every person lengthen the life of their luxury fashion item. The company works with bags, shoes, clothing, luggage, and other accessories and has restored Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Prada, and more.”

Steckler traveled to Asia and Europe to learn from master leather artisans and has a team of support staff, restoration technicians, and restoration specialists who work with her. “By providing a very structured training process, we ensure that our staff can provide the level of detail and expertise required to make any damage or normal wear and tear a problem of the past,” says Steckler. “We also import some of the best products designed for luxury fashion; this facilitates the cleaning and repair process due to the quality of such products.”

Refeci’s goal is to help every person lengthen the life of their luxury fashion item. The company works with bags, shoes, clothing, luggage, and other accessories and has restored Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Prada, and more.

Steckler says preventive maintenance is critical to prolonging the life of a luxury handbag or leather goods. She recommends the following:

1. Keep items in a cotton dust bag to protect them from sunlight, dust, and moisture.

2. Stuff handbags to help maintain their shape.

3. Clean items with products specially designed for the material the item is made of.

4. Store the luxury item properly and use a protective membrane that shields the item against stains.

BACK to NATURE

It may come as no surprise that women are the largest consumers of supplements in the United States. According to the National Library of Medicine, supplements can improve health and performance, especially in women.

Dr. Kathleen Szelei-Stevens, a doctor in Houston, is the founder of Owl Balance, a company that focuses on optimal wellness. Dr. Stevens saw a gap in supplements for women, so she decided to step in and create her own. Currently, Owl Balance offers Zen Blend and Menopause Support. Each contains top quality, all natural herbs that work together to provide a synergistic approach to wellness.

Both Zen Blend and Menopause Support are manufactured in a CGMP (current good manufacturing practices) certified facility in McDonough, Georgia. They undergo rigorous testing before they are bottled and shelved and are plant-based, gluten-free, and vegan.

Dr. Stevens encourages her clients to chat with their doctor before beginning any lifestyle change. However, she chose these two formulas because she has seen many patients struggle with unnecessary symptoms. While Zen Blend is designed to offer natural stress relief, Menopause Support offers women an all-natural alternative to common symptoms associated with menopause.

“Our products are carefully crafted with herbs that have been used for centuries to provide support to people holistically,” says Dr. Stevens.

Zen Bled and Menopause Support are available online at owlbalance.com.

“OUR PRODUCTS ARE CAREFULLY CRAFTED WITH HERBS THAT HAVE BEEN USED FOR CENTURIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE HOLISTICALLY,”

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Dr. Kathleen SzeleiStevens, a Houstonbased doctor, created two all-natural herbal supplements.

BY RIVER OAKS LIFESTYLE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF OWL BALANCE

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Branches Out Courtney Hill Fertitta

Courtney Hill Fertitta of Courtney Hill Interiors designed a dining room at the original Carraba’s restaurant on Kirby Drive. Photo by Claudia Casbarian

Courtney Hill Fertitta is known for her elegant and timeless touch in residential interior design but lately, she’s found a new outlet for her creativity at popular Houston restaurants.

She’s been busy adding color and rich pattern to the original Carraba’s, which opened nearly 40 years ago, and to two of the city’s newer restaurants, Bludorn and Navy Blue, a pair launched by chef-restaurateur Aaron Bludorn and his wife, Victoria. Her newest accomplishment is being named a Leader in Design by the Houston Design District.

“I love growing and learning, so that has been amazing for us. And everything we’ve learned on the restaurant side has helped us with the residential side. We’re able to make decisions so much faster now,” Courtney said of her Courtney Hill Interiors design firm.

Courtney and her husband, Jason Fertitta, CEO at the Americana Partners wealth management firm, also are partners in Brenham-based Truth Barbecue’s Houston outpost. The couple married in 2001, and now are the parents of three teenagers.

Courtney and her team have designed beautiful homes all over the Houston area, and some in other parts of the country, too.

Her classic style embraces organic materials such as natural stone, but sees virtue in durable manmade materials, too. Many homes need to be kid and petfriendly, and she embraces tech-driven materials that let beautiful rugs and fabrics stand up to the rigors of daily life.

“We’ve done some amazing residential projects, and I was itching to do something a little different. The restaurants were a way to add to my portfolio. Who knows, maybe we’ll do some furniture design or fabric lines or boutique hotels in the future.”

Courtney Hill Fertitta designed this master bedroom suite for a home in Houston’s River Oaks. Photo by Tria Giovan

Courtney Hill Fertitta designed this wide kitchen with side-by-side islands which are great for entertaining. Photo by Tria Giovan

Native Houstonian Courtney Hill Fertitta has been named a Leader in Design by the Houston Design District. Photo by Claudia Casbarian

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Valencia’s

Tex-Mex Garage

Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage The restaurant’s Oak Forest location offers a unique way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Their Cinco De Derby on May 4th and 5th combines two of our favorite May events into one big party. Valencia’s Cinco De Derby festivities will feature cocktail promotions, specialty-themed drinks, and giveaways.

Valencia’s is a family-owned and operated business that carries on their parent’s tradition of great food and warm hospitality. Don’t forget to check out the Gonzo247 mural and enjoy a drink on the restaurant’s outdoor patio. texmexgarage.com

Photos courtesy of Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage

Flora Mexican Kitchen

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at Flora Mexican Kitchen. Known for its signature chandeliers and gorgeous views of Lost Lake, Flora’s is as much about the atmosphere as the delicious Mexican food.

This year, the restaurant is offering discounts on their namesake margaritas as well as mariachi music and dancers from 4:30 to 6 pm on May 5. Houstonians can get Flora’s Cinco de Mayo vibes year-round via their new taco cart and catering program. florahouston.com/catering

Flora owner, Grant Cooper. Photo by Kirsten Gilliam

Sopecitos, queso, and guacamole. Photo by Kirsten Gilliam

Flora’s main dining room. Photo by Kirsten Gilliam

Street tacos al pastor. Photo by Kirsten Gilliam

events

MAY 2ND

UHD Thursday Night Concerts at Discovery Green

Discovery Green | 7:00 PM

Popular, free live music showcase – UHD Thursday Night Concerts – makes its return to Discovery Green this May with weekly performances from May 2 through 23. A myriad of genres, ranging from Latin and country to rock and more, spotlight some of the most talented and talked about musicians in Texas. For more information, please visit discoverygreen.com/uhdconcerts.

MAY 4TH

Free Cooking Classes at Hope Farms

Hope Farms | 11:00 AM

Join Hope Farms every 1st Saturday for free cooking classes featuring recipes made with herbs and veggies straight from our garden. Adult class at 11:00 AM, children’s class at 12:30 PM. Each month, a new classically trained chef shares their expertise. Don’t miss out –reserve your spot today!

MAY 4TH

Hats, Hearts, & Horseshoes: A Kentucky Derby Affair

The Post Oak Hotel | 7:00 PM

Join Bo’s Place and co-chairs Fady Armanious and Bill Baldwin, Amanda and Terry Boffone, and Jayne and Garrett Johnston for the best Derby party outside of Churchill Downs! Enjoy an afternoon at The Post Oak Hotel with top shelf libations and gourmet bites, including a classic Derby Mint Julep.

MAY 5TH

Lone Star Cup presented by Ketel One

Houston Polo Club | 7:30 PM

Experience a world class polo match, player parade, live music, expert announcing, polo trivia contest, traditional champagne divot stomp at halftime and special trophy presentation. The Lymbar is the onsite concession serving delicious Argentine/Brazilian inspired menu choices and a premium bar menu.

MAY 11TH

18th annual Empty Bowls Houston Benefitting Houston Food Bank

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | 10:00 AM

One of Houston’s best-loved grassroots fundraising events, Empty Bowls Houston, will return for the 18thAnnual event. Empty Bowls is an international effort to fight hunger, implemented in Houston to benefit the Houston Food Bank.  The unique lunch fundraiser is a collaboration between Houston area ceramists, woodturners and artists working in all media and Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

MAY 12TH

Houston Symphony - Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler's House

Jones Hall | 7:30 PM

In this special performance, Houston Symphony Artistic Partner Itzhak Perlman presents his collection of traditional klezmer music, In the Fiddler’s House. Released more than 25 years ago, the album became a PBS special that earned Perlman his third Emmy Award.

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