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Estamos de fiesta con el lanzamiento de la totalmente revitalizada nueva edición 2019 del Houston Exotic Auto Festival, en MSR Houston, la autopista de carreras más prestigiosa de la ciudad. El evento de este 24 de noviembre va mucho más allá que cualquier otro show de autos exóticos jamás realizado en Houston y rompiendo nuestros propios récords, donde ahora nuestros participantes tendrán la oportunidad de meter sus autos a la pista, manejar "supercars" a manera de prueba, gozar de una excitante demostración del Club Ducatti, ver volar autos de carrera con pilotos profesionales y semi-profesionales, y muchas atracciones más. Y por supuesto, nuestra habitual competencia con los mejores autos de Houston, con un grupo de jueces dirigidos por el reconocido Gino Demeneghi, ahora se va a otro nivel con el doble de categorías y el doble de trofeos. Y claro está, espera ver los autos más lujosos y exóticos de Houston y otras ciudades de Texas. Visita nuestra página web en www.HoustonExoticAutoFestival.com y asegura tus boletos ya.
Espero disfrutes la fotografía que realizamos en la preciosa hacienda Berger Ranch, con la participación de las mejores marcas de diseñadores y los fabulosos autos de Lamborghini Houston y Rolls-Royce Motor Cars de North Houston, en las últimas páginas.
Por último, y no por ello menos importante, me enorgullesco en anunciar el lanzamiento oficial del Houston Luxury Network, el club por membresía de las marcas más prestigiosas en productos y servicios de Texas. Te invito a visitar nuestra página web en www.TheHoustonLuxuryNetwork.com. Apenas acabamos de lanzar nuestras páginas de medios sociales, de modo que te animo a seguirnos en Instagram y Facebook.
Te hago llegar mis mejores deseos del fin del verano lleno de bendiciones.
Martin Gondra Frediani Publisher
Ventiladores | Servicio de Diseño y Construcción
E Spirit ofcstasy
Blaine Ochoa, our gorgeous new Miss Houston 2019, breaths the spirit of passion and ecstasy of our city and all the high standards it stands for.
For her, it all started as a young girl, with a passion for modeling, fashion, acting and singing. Her first steps were in modeling while in college. She completed acting classes and also pursued a career in acting and performing.
But as always, the road to success wasn't easy. She competed twice before for the Miss Houston crown, twice ending on the top two finalists. But 2019 was her year. This third attempt proved once again that faith and perseverance pays off, as she finally won the coveted crown at age 25.
The way Blaine is leaving this extraordinary experience leaves a legacy for anyone who is willing to do all it takes to finally live a dream. If you can dream it, you can live it out and see it come to life. Her younger brother and sister, as well as her parents, are just as excited as she is. They have supported her career, and now celebrate with her.
Blaine Ochoa has a very exotic look as a result of her background as Mexican/Latina mixed with a little Greek from her father side of the family, and White/Irish from her mother's side.
Blaine has a BA in Communication Studies from Texas State University, and is a professional in the media industry. She works for KBMT 12 News in Beaumont, TX, as an Advertising Account Executive, and is also an on-air contributor. She is the founder of the inspirational and helpful beauty and health blog, “Beauty With Blaine”. Beauty With Blaine has been seen in a variety of media outlets including TV, Print, and Radio. It is also a weekly featured segment for KHEA Radio 99.5 FM. She is also a featured writer for Bay Area Houston Magazine.
The new beauty queen is also pursing a career in the music and entertainment business as a professional recording artist. Traveling, health and fitness, Salsa dancing, and giving back to the community are some of her passions. She enjoys being involved with local charities and organizations. She has volunteered with the Sky High for Kids organization and was on the 2018 & 2019 Ladies Who Brunch committee. She has also volunteered with the Delta Gamma Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Perfect Connection benefiting Autism Awareness, and was on the Arthritis Foundation of Houston’s 2018 and currently the 2019 Bone Bash Committee. Blaine has also spent time volunteering and doing mission work in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her mission trip to South Africa inspired her passion to create a platform that gives back and helps children through sponsorship with providing education and food, which she is currently evolving and forming into a charity project.
Blaine is eager to compete for Miss Texas USA 2020. The pageant takes place on Labor Day weekend, the first weekend in September.
We are very proud of you, and wish you the best of success in representing our city, all the way to Miss Universe!
Henri Paul Jewelers' L’étoile collection, yellow and white diamond chandelier necklace and earrings in white and yellow gold. Sloan/Hall dress.
Gorgeous Blaine Ochoa wearing a fabulous Cullinan by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of North Houston and a Sloan/ Hall dress.
Exotic and natural pink pearls with hand crafted bezel set of diamonds in a soft rose gold necklace from the L’ile Merveilleuse collection, by Henri Paul Jewelers in The Woodlands.
Crowning photo courtesy of Miss Houston Pageant. Photos with Rolls-Royce Cullinan by Martin Gondra.
Stylist - Kelly Hardwick
UN REGALO DE VIDA PARA TU FAMILIA
Iglesia Adventista Houston Maranatha 4606 Mangum Rd., Houston, TX 77092 713 793.6767
Iglesia Adventista Central Regional 8526 Northern St., Houston, TX 77071 832 758-3543
Iglesia Adventista La Esperanza 5322 West Orem, Houston, TX 77054 832 758-3543
Iglesia Adventista de Katy Regional 17010 Kieth Harrow Blvd., Katy, TX 77084 915 329-1912
Iglesia Adventista de Katy 21925 Franz Road, Ste. 401, Katy, TX 77449 832 758-3543
Iglesia Adventista de Sugarland 4286 Kirkwood Dr., Houston, TX 77081 832 877-3821
Iglesia Adventista Houston Esmirna 17287 Hufsmith-Kohrville Rd. Tomball, TX 77375
Iglesia Adventista de Galena Park 1800 16th St, Galena Park, TX 77547 713 678-8713
Iglesia Adventista Houston Spanish North 12211 MacNaughton Dr., Houston TX 77039
Iglesia Adventista Central Cinco Ranch 510 S. Mason Rd., Katy, TX, 77450 832 434-1977
Iglesia Adventista Houston Spanish Little York 9735 N. Houston Rosslyn Rd, Houston, TX, 77088 713 937-1200
Iglesia Adventista New Caney Spanish 14535 Allendale Ln, Conroe, TX 77302 713 793.6767
Iglesia Adventista Spring Branch 1614 Bingle Rd., Houston TX 77055-3204 713 973-9018
Iglesia Adventista Houston Spanish Heights 2930 Michaux St., Houston TX 77009
Iglesia Adventista Houston Spanish South-East 7205 Dixie Dr., Houston, TX 77087
Iglesia Adventista Houston Spanish Love 7200 Bellaire Blvd., Houston TX 77074
Iglesia Adventista Central de Houston 125 W. Little York Rd., Houston TX 77076 281 716-5577 o 713 732-6062
Iglesia Adventista Houston Spanish Bellaire 5710 Jessamine St., Houston TX 77081
Iglesia Adventista Spanish Magnnolia 7318 East Fwy., Houston TX 77020 713 678-8444
Pasadena Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church 518 Fresa Rd, Pasadena, TX 77502 281.704.1868
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70 YEARS of sound perfection
Founded in 1949, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. is known for providing distinguished quality audio products and the ultimate experience in music and film.
All McIntosh products are handcrafted at the Binghamton, NY factory by over 150 employees with a passion for music and
the McIntosh heritage. McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home entertainment experience for discriminating consumers around the world, with the iconic “McIntosh Blue” Watt Meters globally recognized as a symbol of quality audio. Since its inception, McIntosh has been powering some of the most important moments in music history and pop culture. From President Lyndon Johnson’s inauguration speech to Woodstock to the famous Grateful Dead “Wall of Sound,” McIntosh has not only witnessed history, it has shaped it. With McIntosh, users have the ability to create their own premium audio experience – and truly live their music.
MC2152
70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier
The MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier is a 150 Watt per channel stereo amplifier and features a striking new design to honor seven decades of handcrafting some of the best home audio equipment the world has ever heard. While its design is new, the MC2152 incorporates the lessons learned and techniques invented through 70 years of audio engineering.
Utilizing a patented Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer technology – the same technology the company was founded on in 1949 – the full 150 Watts can be delivered to almost any pair of speakers regardless if they have 2, 4 or 8 Ohm impedance.
The stunning new design of the MC2152 is highlighted by a bead blasted black anodized aluminum chassis accentuated with matte finish carbon fiber side panels. The front panel showcases a backlit laser cut McIntosh logo flanked by classic McIntosh knobs. The vacuum tubes are covered by a 12-gauge stainless steel wire cage with a black powder coated finish. To the back are the two Unity Coupled Output Transformers with the power transformer centered between them. All three transformers are housed in glass topped extruded enclosures displaying the wiring diagram for each transformer. A 70th Anniversary badge is laser engraved into the top plate of the enclosures.
The MC2152 uses eight KT88 output vacuum tubes plus eight small signal tubes comprised of four 12AX7A and four 12AT7 vacuum tubes; half of the tube complement is as-
signed to each audio channel. The 12AX7A vacuum tubes are for the Balanced and Input amps, while the 12AT7 tubes are for the Voltage and Driver amps. The LEDs under the eight small signal tubes can be set to three illumination settings: Off (which allows the tubes natural amber glow to be visible), Green or Blue – a new color option unique to the MC2152. Our Sentry Monitor™ technology monitors the output current and shuts the amplifier off if it ever exceeds safe limits.
On the back are both balanced and unbalanced inputs, along with our patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts to securely connect your speaker cables, and an input and output for our Power Control technology that will automatically turn other connected McIntosh components on and off.
Pricing and Availability
The MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier is available to order now from your local authorized McIntosh dealer.
To test-drive these master pieces of sound technolofy, please schedule a private appointment.
HOUSTON AUDIO STORE
6362 Alder Drive, Houston, TX, 77081 713-218-8120 | houstonaudiostore.com
The Berger RANCH all beautiful at It's
Front door to a fabulous day at iconic Berger Ranch, in Simonton.
Blaine: Dress by 5á7. Thomas: Jeans by Armani, Boss jacket, Shirt by Theory. Find it all at Saks Fifth Ave. in the Galleria.
Striking 2019 Cullinan Rolls-Royce, from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of North Houston, Southenn Texas' most exquisite luxury automobile campus.
Desiree y Enrique: Todo Versace, todo Saks Fifth Avenue, en The Galleria
2019 Lamborghini Huracan 580 Spyder de Lamborghini Houston, por supuesto. $255,000.
Front door to the majestic 11,200+ French-country manor at The Gerber Ranch, courtesy of Karla MIller, Sales Agent at John Daugherty Realtors. $10.4 Million.
Enrique: Pants by Etro, shirt by Theory.
Desiree: Zimmermann dress.
At Saks Fifth Ave.
Thomas: Bleizer Boss Blaine: Vestido Zimmerman. Saks Fifth Avenue en Galleria.
Country lifestyle
Thomas: Saco Reda - Saks Fifth Avenue, pantalón Armani
Desiree: Vestido estampado Alice and Olivia by Stacey Bendet
Blaine: Vestido Dolce & Gabbana
Enrique: Saco Dolce & Gabbana
Thomas: Saco Reda - Saks Fifth Avenue
Enrique: Saco estampado Dolce & Gabbana
Blaine: Vestido de cocktail morado 5a7
Desiree: Vestido de cocktail mostaza 5a7
Desiree on a Zimmermann dress. Lamborghini Urus, en Lamborghini Houston. $248,290.
Modelos: Blaine Ochoa (Miss Houston 2019), Desiree Calderon, Enrique Carillo y Thomas Mosnes. Kimberly Baxter, Makeup en Desiree, Enrique y Thomas. Bri Anderson, peinado en todos los modelos. Jessika Saldana, Makeup en Miss Houston, Blaine Ochoa. Fotografía: John Giries y Freddie Sánchez. Diseños: Saks Fifth Ave., The Galleria. Locación: The Gerber Ranch, Simonton, Texas. Karla Miller, John Daugherty Realtors. Autos de lujo: IndiGO Auto Group, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North Houston y Lamborghini Houston. Producción: Martin Gondra y Manuel Candia-Reuter.
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The Houston Luxury Network is Greater Houston’s only and inconceivably exclusive network of luxury brands, high-end stores, fine dining and prestigious professional services, offering discerning Houstonians and travelers alike, the opportunity to discover and enjoy the ultimate luxury lifestyle experience our fabulous city has to offer.
We are a private membership Club exclusively for the luxury industries, working on combined B2B and B2C platforms, thus delivering to both our Blue Diamond business members as well as to our White Diamond private individual members, a fluid and constantly evolving myriad of benefits, as defined in our Member Benefits pages.
AFRICANA (AFRICAN)
Peli Peli - Vintage Park 110 Vintage Park Blvd. Houston, TX 77070
281.257.9500 | pelipeli.com
Peli Peli - Cinco Ranch Katy 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494-3095
281.257.9500 | pelipeli.com
BRASILEÑA (BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE)
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse 5865 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057
713.244.9500 | www.chamagaucha.com
CHINA (CHINESE)
Mala Sichuan Bistro 9348 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036
713.995.1889 | malasichuan.com
CHURRASCOS (STEAKHOUSE)
Steak 48
4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
713.322.7448 | steak48.com
Laurenzo's Steakhouse 4412 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
713.880.5111 | laurenzos.net
Sal y Pimienta Kitchen 818 Town and Country Blvd #105, Houston, TX 77024
713.907.0412 | salypimientakitchen.com
Brenner's Steakhouse 10911 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
713.465.2901 | brennerssteakhouse.com
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - River Oaks 1964 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
713.866.6982 | perryssteakhouse.com
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - The Woodlands 6700 Woodlands Pkwy, The Woodlands, TX 77382
281.362.0569 | perryssteakhouse.com
COMIDA DE MAR (SEAFOOD)
Tony Mandola's 1212 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019
713.528.3474 | tonymandolas.com
Willie G's
1605 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
713.840.7190 | williegs.com
The Oceanaire Seafood Room 5061 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
832.487.8862 | theoceanaire.com
ITALIANA (ITALIAN)
The Wheel Kitchen 25510 Zion Lutheran Cemetery Rd. Tomball, TX 77375
346.225.0996
Grotto - Downtown 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Suite A Houston, TX 77010
713.658.0752 | grottodowntown.com
Grotto - The Woodlands
Market Street - 9595 Six Pines Dr #100 The Woodlands, TX 77380
281.419.4252 | grottorestaurants.com
Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77046
713.622.6778 | tonyshouston.com
MEXICANA (MEXICAN)
Ambriza
10115 Louetta Rd #400, Houston, TX 77070
281.205.1240 | ambriza.com
MEXICANA DE MAR (MEXICAN SEAFOOD)
Tony Mandola's 1212 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019
713.528.3474 | tonymandolas.com
Caracol
2200 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
713.622.9996 | caracol.net 5865 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057
713.244.9500
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CMEXICANA-TEXANA (TEX-MEX)
El Tiempo Cantina Vintage Park
Múltiples ubicaciones
Te recomendamos The Vintage Park
114 Vintage Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77070
281.374.0500 | eltiempocantina.com
El Tiempo Cantina - River Oaks
3130 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098
713.807.1600 | eltiempocantina.com
SUDAMERICANA (SOUTH AMERICAN)
Sal y Pimienta Kitchen
818 Town and Country Blvd #105, Houston, TX 77024
713.907.0412 | salypimientakitchen.com
Malls & Shopping Plazas
River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
713.904.1310 | riveroaksdistrict.com
Uptown Plaza - Houston
4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
877.775.3462 | uptownparkhouston.com
Citycentre
713.904.1310
800 Town and Country Blvd., Houston, TX 77024 www.citycentrehouston.com
La Centerra at Cinco Ranch
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494
281.395.5533 | lacenterra.com
The Galleria Mall
5085 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
713.966.3500 | simon.com/mall/the-galleria
The Vintage Park
110 Vintage Park Boulevard | Houston, TX 77070
281.655.8000 | vintageparkhouston.com
The Woodlands Mall
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
281.363.3409 | thewoodlandsmall.com
Hughes Landing
Hughes Landing Blvd.
281.210.3800
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Joyerías - Jewelry
IW Marks
3841 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
713.668.5000 | iwmarks.com
Chopard
4444 Westheimer Rd E140, Houston, TX 77027
713.396.7200 | www.chopard.com/us
DeBoulle
River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer Rd. A168, Houston, TX 77027
713.621.2400 | deboulle.com
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Relojes de Lujo - Time Pieces
IW Marks
3841 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
713.668.5000 | iwmarks.com
Chopard
4444 Westheimer Rd E140, Houston, TX 77027
713.396.7200 | www.chopard.com/us
IW Marks
3841 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
713.668.5000 | iwmarks.com
DeBoulle
River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer Rd. A168, Houston, TX 77027
713.621.2400 | deboulle.com C Galerías de Arte - Art Galleries
Off The Wall Gallery
The Galleria Mall
5085 Westheimer Rd. - Suite 2208 Houston, TX 77056
713.871.0940 | offthewallgallery.com
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Art of the World Gallery
2201 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
713.526.1201 | artoftheworldgallery.com
Peter Lik Art Gallery
The Galleria Mall
5085 Westheimer Rd.- Suite B-2896 Houston, TX 77056
713.965.0190 | lik.com
C Museos
Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Drive | Houston, TX 77030
713.639.4629 | hmns.org
Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
713.522.1138 | cmhouston.org
C Boutiques
ETRO Milano
The River Oaks District 4444 Westheimer Road. | Houston, TX 77027
713.552.1122 | etro.com
C Boutiques para Hombres
M Penner
1180 - 6 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
713.527.8200 | mpenner.com
C Spas - para ella
Beyoutiful Anti Aging Studio
8200 Westglen Dr, Houston, TX 77063
713.547.5656 | beyoutifulantiagingstudio.com
Cosmeteik
2507 Times Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005
713.526.1126 | cosmeteik.com
Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center 797 Sorella Court, Houston,TX,77024
832.479.8590 | bhrchouston.com
C Spas - para él
Persona - Spa para Hombres 2311 West Alabama St. | Houston, TX 77098
713.630.0772 | personamedicalspa.com
C Salones de Belleza
Eyelashes by Dina 1700 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77056 281-205-3267 | www.eyelashesbydinahouston.com
C Cirujanos Plásticos
Dr. Germán Newall, M.D., F.A.C.S. 4400 Post Oak Pkwy, Suite 2260 Houston, TX 77027
713.799.9999 | DrNewall.com
Dr. Sukkar, M.D., F.A.C.S. 1616 Clear Lake City Blvd. Suite 102 Houston, Texas 77062
281.667.4824 | drsukkar.com
W. Marshall Guy, M.D. 128 Vision Park Blvd., Suite 150 The Woodlands, Texas 77384
832.956.1040 | DrGuyFacialPlastics.com
Sugar Land Face & Body Plastic Surgery 16926 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, Texas 77479
832.900.0867 | beautybecomesyou.com
Jason Bailey, M.D. 5600 Kirby Drive, Suite M, Houston, TX 77005
713.588.3800 | jasonbaileymd.com
C Dermatología
Houston Dermatology Plastic Surgery 3030 S. Mason Rd., Katy, Texas 77450
832.900-0867 | beautybecomesyou.com
Suzanne Bruce & Associates
UPTOWN / GALLERIA
1900 Saint James Pl. Suite 650 Houston, Texas 77056
713.850.0240 | sba-skincare.com
KATY
23510 Kingsland Blvd. Suite 300 Katy, Texas 77494
713.850.0240 | sba-skincare.com
C Dentistas
The Smile Designer 7809 Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77379
281.257.8815 | www.thesmiledesign.net
Kent B. Lawson, D.D.S.
9660 Hillcroft, Suite 555 | Houston, Texas 77096
713.721.1222 | kentlawsondds.com
C Oftalmólogos
1960 Eye Surgeons
3 ubicaciones:
13333 Dotson Rd #200, Houston, TX 77070
21216 Northwest Fwy # 340, Cypress, TX 77429
9645 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433
832.678.4600 | 1960eyesurgeons.com
C Abogados de Accidente
Arnold & Itkin
6009 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007
713.222.3800 | www.arnolditkin.com
C Abogados de Inmigración
Foster LLP - Charles Foster
600 Travis St #2000, Houston, TX 77002
713.229.8733 | fosterglobal.com
| TOWN & COUNTRY
12727 Kimberley Lane Suite 300 Houston, TX 77024
Bienes Raíces Internacional Real Estate
We’ve reinvented the way people think about supercar ownership and replaced it with a whole new concept.
You’re no longer shackled with single-car ownership because now you can have them all for less than the cost of owning a single car.
Choose a Lamborghini for a cruise through Uptown
A Ferrari for a trip to the beach, or a McLaren for a quick blast through the skyscrapers.
The choice is yours!
798 Sorella Ct #125, Houston, TX 77024
832.726.1940 | freedomsupercars.com
Uptown Real Estate Group
5065 Westheimer Rd. #640, Houston, TX 77056
713.629.7771 | uptownrealestategroup.com
C Home Design & Decor
Abraham's Oriental Rugs
1801 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
713.963.0980 | abrahamsrugs.com
Porcelanosa
406 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77027
281.605.2770 | porcelanosa-usa.com
Off The Wall Gallery
The Galleria Mall
5085 Westheimer Rd. - Suite 2208, Houston, TX 77056
713.871.0940 | offthewallgallery.com
C Autos de Lujo & Exóticos
Porsche of North Houston Houston
Indigo Auto Group
13911 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77090
281.206.0300 | porschenorthhouston.com
Lamborghini Houston
Indigo Auto Group
13921 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77090
281.377.5056 | lamborghinihouston.com
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of North Houston
Indigo Auto Group
13921 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77090
888.671.2602 | rolls-roycemotorcarsnorthhouston.com
Aston Martin Houston
Star Motor Cars
7000 Katy Rd., Katy, TX 77024
713.868-6813 | starmotorcars.com
Jaguar Houston Central
7025 Old Katy Rd., Houston, TX 77024
713.293.6100 | jaguarhoustoncentral.com
Land Rover Houston Central 7019 Old Katy Rd., Houston, TX 77024
713.293.6100 | landroverhouston.com
McLaren Houston 16210 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77090
832.957.3400 | mclarenhouston.com
Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands 16917 Interstate 45 South | The Woodlands, TX 77385
936.206.7500 | mbotw.com
Maserati - Alfa Romeo - Fiat
Northside Imports Houston 23110 I-45, Spring, TX 77373
281.712.2207 | northsideimportshouston.com
C Limosinas
Royal Carriages Limousine
9212 Rasmus Dr, Houston, TX 77063
713.787.5466 | royalcarriages.com
C Autos Exóticos - Club
Freedom Supercars
798 Sorella Ct #125, Houston, TX 77024
832.726.1940 | freedomsupercars.com C Automóvil
Auto Check Elite
- Servicio
25551 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77494
281.644.9045 | autocheckelite.com
Motorwerks
5704 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77057
832.419.8084 | motorwerksag.com
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For a festivity as relevant to Mexican nationals as Cinco de Mayo, no place in Houston could have been more classy than The Houstonian to celebrate the occasion.
With the attendance of the Consul of Mexico Claudia Velasco Osorio, among other select guests, and continuing a tradition of welcoming US presidents and many international dignitaries, The Manor House was beautifully dressed for the occasion.
Sponsored by prestigious Mexican Tequila Herradura, the gardens surrounding The Manor House offered the perfect setting for a great time among friends. Mariachis and the best buffet ever from Tribute at the best Mexican style.
Guests had the opportunity to taste three versions of the perfectly aged tequila Herradura. A memorable event for beautiful people.
Photography by Daniel Ortiz
Margie Wedemeyer and Richard Machain
Karene Ebinger, David Mazzotta
Stephanie Rodriguez, Julia Farrell, Amanda Billstone, Sally Farrell
Susan and David Conway
Claudia Velasco Osorio Consul of Mexico
Don and Andrea Vessels, Lesli Rowell, Leo Contini
Michelle Jeffery, Victoria Caldwell
Gino Demeneghi, Carlos Castroparedes
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Herb and Krystal Winhoven Mike Elaridi, Jeffrey Fawaz
Oscar and Bruce Banta-Guevara
Susan Peterson
Lee and Seliece Womble
Jenine and Frank DAgostino
Roberto and Amanda Ribeiro
Martin Gondra, Carlos Castroparedes
Andy Laster, Becky Laster, Ray Vale, Jason Wolken
Walker and Jennifer Wroe, Brittany Frederic, Eddie Bracewell
Oscar, Marysol and Oscar Martin
Alfredo Sanchez, Teresa Castro
Lesli Rowell, Leo Contini
Kim Duffy, Deborah O’Donnell
From Italy with Love
LA JOYA MÍSTICA DE ASIA
TRIBUTE TO DISTINCTION AND GOOD TASTE
Houston was founded on August 30th, 1836 at the confluence of White Oak Bayou and Buffalo Bayou. After briefly serving as the capital of the Republic in the late 1830s, Houston grew into a regional trading center for the remainder of the 19th century. For almost four decades now The Houstonian has shared the name of our city as it sits along the banks of Buffalo Bayou where it all began. Over the years, Houston has welcomed those who have traveled across our borders, bringing diverse cultures and traditions that have helped shape and evolve our city into what it is today.
Waterfall of 4,000 bottles of fine wine at 57 degrees.
Houston, a multicultural town where differences have always been embraced and celebrated, has become the country's number one melting pot of colorful and creative people. Whether we’re boiling crawfish, roasting pork, or grilling steaks over an open fire, Houston absolutely has it all. Join us in this Tribute and passion for regional cuisine from our neighbors to the north, south, and east.
In this visit to fabulous Tribute Restaurant, we enjoyed some of the best dishes Houston has to offer, complimented by the well-known white glove service you can always expect at The Houstonian.
The Chile Relleno (top right page), which originated in the 1800’s in the state of Puebla, Mexico, is one of the most important dishes to traditional Mexican cooking.
BUFFALO BAYOU MUD CAKE
chocolate butter cake . marshmallow
peanut butter ice cream . fudge sauce
Our Executive Sous Chef, Gonzalo Campos (right on the photo), grew up in Puebla and remembers the care that was given to this dish as each family had their own style. We fill ours with lean wild boar and fresh Oaxaca cheese. Chef Campos remembers many times the chiles were filled with what was available in each family’s garden. Campos tells tales of the family outings to the field to harvest fruits, vegetables and wild game for supper, and what was not used in the main dish was used to fill chiles as an accompaniment.
With a selection of 4000 bottles of wine, a sommelier is ready to make the best recommendations, while you enjoy an unforgettable evening from a unique menu of legendary food.
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The Wheel Kitchen
from the farm to your table
The best things in life are ussually the hardest to find. The Wheel Kitchen is a perfect example of that. This is a precious culinary jewel hideen in the dividing line between The Woodlands and Tomball.
Chef Thelma Portillo’s fresh, flavorful fare is as vibrant as the rich heritage and culinary adventures that have shaped her food philosophy. Leaning into her Guatemalan roots, addinging from the Italian kitchens in which she trained, and always sourcing fresh, local ingredients from multiple farms in the area as a foundation, Portillo builds dishes that enrich the flavors of Texas.
Soon after finishing high school, Portillo joined relatives in Los Angeles, where she was fortunate to quickly find a job with a popular Italian restaurant. “That’s where I fell in love with the Italian cuisine,” she says.
Later on, Portillo had the remarkable opportunity to intern in authentic Italian kitchens in Italy, including under Michelin star chefs. This training deepened her appreciation and understanding of flavors and textures and how to use these elements to translate her pride and respect for the food into a dish, just as Italians do.
“My mom used to go to the nearby 'mercado', or farmers market, to buy all the ingredients for that day's lunch” -Chef Thelma recalls-. “Vegetables, chicken, meats, herbs and spices, nothing was ever frozen or pre-made” is the foundation of her cuisine's philosophy.
“Learning a new culture through its kitchen tables is always enriching,” says Portillo. “The combination of flavor and passion in one dish makes a big difference.”
After completing her bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts at The Art Institute of California and taking on increasing responsibility in restaurants in Los Angeles and Vermont, Chef Portillo spent four years as executive chef of Pastaria in Monterey Park, California, where she managed production and recipe development of a commissary kitchen that supplied five area restaurants.
Portillo recalls an incident in LA when her creativity was put to the test. “I had assigned the pastry girl the job of doing the mini-pastries for the Oscars. I was in charge as the chef was out of town. I trusted she could do the job. At 6 o’clock I went to check and get things wrapped up. I found a mess. In an hour and a half I had created with flavored whipped creams and fruit 200 pastries. That was the most challenging thing I have done.”
Her repeat customers in Los Angeles include Diana Ross, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Goldberg.
When a career opportunity for her husband relocated Portillo and her family to Houston, she joined the local food scene by helping open Sorrento in Kingwood as its head chef. She developed the Italian menu, incorporating seasonal dishes and overseeing catering and private events, as well.
Now owner of The Kitchen Wheel, she brings to The Woodlands and Houston the best dishes a true international and creative mind can put on your table. Taste to believe, her cuisine is simply amazing.
Not only does she put her touch on beautifully plated entrees and other menu items, she has a passion for pastry as well. “There is so much creativity in pastry; so much art.” And so she opened a bakery right next to her restaurant.
Chef Portillo has researched vegan cooking extensively to masterfully ensure that dishes free of animal-based products are both nourishing and exciting to the palate. The first way to do that: buy local.
A relaxed atmosphere, at the best The Woodlands style.
“I strongly believe in supporting our local farmers and producers,” says Chef Portillo, who appreciates that working directly with small producers ensures she knows how livestock and produce are raised or grown. “I know what I am putting on a dish, and what my customers are consuming. Besides, I’m helping another family put food on their table.”
Eating at The Wheel Kitchen is a truly unique experience. You come prepared to try the unexpected, and you leave with a full sense of joy, satisfaction and accomplishment.
25510 Zion Lutheran Cemetery Rd. Tomball, TX 77375
346.225.0996
HOUSTON MARANATHA COMMUNITY CENTER
EMPOWERING HOUSTON
For nearly 20 years the Houston Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church has been dedicated to serving our community. For the past five years and thanks to the support of its Pathfinder Club (children and teens from 10 to 21 years of age) and a dedicated group of certified volunteers, the Houston Maranatha Community Center -HMCC-, has served as a distribution center for the Houston Food Bank, assisting hundreds of low-income families.
During the months of crisis following Hurricane Harvey, the HMCC took a much more significant and impactful direction, providing assistance to many more families in desperate need.
In their quest for better ways to serve low-income families in Houston's inner city, they have embarqued in building a new, larger church and community center, in the Northwest Freeway and Pinemont area (minutes from Fwy. 290 and 610).
Construction has already began. However, the financial resources are not yet enough to complete an adequate center for the challenge of meeting the many needs of the community.
If you or your business is looking for a meaningful tax deductible donation opportunity, please reach out to us by phone, at 713.793.6767, or visit www.HMCCCenter.org.
We welcome monetary, property, automobile, or any other in-kind gift. Thank you!
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Due to the limited space in our current rental facility, we are severely constrained as to how much we can do. In 2016 we decided to move forward to the next stage in our community outreach efforts, by purchasing our own site and launching a project to build. This new facility will allow us to provide a much broader range of free services to the community, which include:
• Food Bank (in partnership with Houston Food Bank).
• Clothing.
• English a Second Language ESL.
• Computer Sciences Classes.
• Healthy Living Classes.
• Family Counseling.
• Marriage Crisis Management.
• Immigration Services.
• Referral Services to city, county and state agencies.
• Financial Aid through third party organizations.
• A fluid and constantly increasing myriad of benefits.
Houston Maranatha Community Center volunteers provided a much needed relief after Hurricane Harvey
Houston Food Bank distribution service at Houston Maranatha Community Center.
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El cáñamo explicado
El cannabis, el cáñamo y la marihuana no son lo mismo. El cáñamo y la marihuana provienen de las especies de plantas de cannabis, pero tienen diferencias distintivas en las estructuras y funciones biológicas. La marihuana puede contener alrededor del 5-20% de tetrahidrocannabinol, o THC, y bajas cantidades de cannabidiol, conocido como CBD.
Por su parte, el cáñamo contiene grandes cantidades de CBD y tiene un nivel máximo de 0.3% de THC. Sin embargo, los productos de cáñamo de Z-Blends se extraen mediante un proceso que extrae los cannabinoides y los somete a una purificación para filtrar los componentes no deseados, incluido el THC. Por eso se llama "aislado". Nuestro aceite de cáñamo está libre de THC. Para Z-Blends es importante ofrecer un producto sin efectos psicoactivos para que puedas vivir tu día como lo harías normalmente, y mejorarlo.
Cómo funciona el cáñamo de las mezclas Z
Nuestros cuerpos tienen un sistema producido naturalmente y compuesto de endocannabinoides, receptores y enzimas, llamado sistema endocannabinoide (ECS por su sigla en inglés). Esto juega un papel crucial en la supervisión de las funciones en su cuerpo. Su ECS ayuda a corregir cualquier cosa fuera de línea dentro del organismo. Por ejemplo, cuando su temperatura aumenta, su ECS lo ayuda a activar el sudor para enfriar su cuerpo. El ECS también ayuda a regular la digestión, la función inmunológica, el estado de ánimo, el sueño, la memoria, el dolor y más. El aceite de CBD ayuda al ECS a promover la estabilidad dentro de su cuerpo.
Cultivado y procesado
El cáñamo de Z-Blends se cultiva orgánicamente en los Estados Unidos, sin el uso de pesticidas, fertilizantes sintéticos, organismos modificados genéticamente o radiación ionizante. Se maneja en un sitio de Buenas Prácticas de Fabricación (GMP). Esto significa que los productos se producen y controlan de manera consistente con los mayores estándares de calidad. El cáñamo se extrae mediante un proceso de CO2 que es un método seguro y limpio, libre de productos químicos. Este método tampoco es tóxico y no contribuye a las emisiones de carbono. Una vez extraído, el aceite de cáñamo se procesa utilizando tecnología avanzada de nanoemulsión (N.E.A.T.), el mejor método de absorción en existencia.
Nanoemulsión explicada
La nanoemulsión es un proceso de fabricación en el que el tamaño del aceite es lo suficientemente pequeño como para absorberlo directamente en el torrente sanguíneo. La mayoría de los productos derivados del petróleo tienen una biodisponibilidad del 6-20%, mientras que el aceite N.E.A.T. de Z-Blends tiene una disponibilidad del 85%. ¡Esto es muy importante! Usted está absorbiendo más ingredientes, lo que significa que no sólo está obteniendo el mayor valor por su dinero, sino que también está ayudando a su cuerpo de la mejor manera Las partículas a este nivel se miden en la nanosfera utilizando nanómetros (nM). En general, cualquier cosa por debajo de 100 nM se considera de calidad farmacéutica, 50 nM atraviesa la barrera hematoencefálica y cualquier cantidad de 25 nM o menos puede pasar a través de la pared celular de manera segura al tiempo que proporciona nutrientes donde es necesario. El cáñamo de Z-Blends mide entre 15 y 25 nM, lo que hace que sea de calidad farmacéutica y el método de administración más eficiente.
Legalidad
Los productos derivados del cáñamo fueron legalizados para el cultivo y la distribución por parte del gobierno federal en la Ley Agrícola de 2018 aprobada por el Congreso de los Estados Unidos. El cáñamo de Z-Blends se cultiva y procesa bajo estrictos lineamientos que nos permiten vender en los Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, los departamentos estatales de agricultura son libres de regular el cáñamo según lo deseen. Alabama, Hawaii, Louisiana, Idaho, Nebraska y Washington aún tienen que aprobar leyes para permitir la compra de productos de CBD derivados del cáñamo. Esto también significa que el CDB derivado del cáñamo puede ser legal a nivel estatal, pero ciertos condados pueden elegir cómo manejar esto. Z-Blends puede vender a cualquier condado legal de operación, y está totalmente aprobado en el estado de Texas.
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By W. Marshall Guy, M.D.
HAT IS A FACELIFT AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
hen it comes to the gold standard for treating the signs of aging in the face, there is a lot of confusing information out there about facelifts. It seems that every week there is a new technique or treatment touting to be a way to non-surgically lift the face. For some individuals, some of these may be viable alternatives like the EmbraceRF system. Unfortunately, many of these less invasive options do little more than lighten the wallet.
To understand what a facelift can do, it is important to understand what the word facelift actually means. The Greek word for wrinkle is “rhytid.” The suffix -ectomy means “to remove.” Thus, rhytidectomy is the medical term for the operation designed to remove or lift wrinkles and sagging tissues from the forehead, face, and neck. The term “face lift” is often used incorrectly in the media. This may be to help market some new fad or it can be used to describe a total facial rejuvenation, which, in reality, consists of an eyelid surgery, a face lift, and possibly skin resurfacing. While a true face lift provides the foundation for the rejuvenation process, other procedures may add the finishing touches. By no means, however, does this mean that every patient who requests a face lift should have any additional procedures.
Why does the face begin to droop and sag? The changes associated with aging do not occur all at once. They happen in a slowly progressive manner, involve all components of the face and body, and at different rates in different people. Patients frequently first become aware of the changes related to aging in their mid-thirties which becomes more noticeable over a 2-4 year period in their early forties. They often say that it seems as though things were holding up well and seemed to “fall” almost overnight. This is never truer than following a period of prolonged stress which, along with sun exposure and smoking, are known to advance the aging process. The best example of this is to think how much the presidents seem to age over their terms in office.
With aging, the facial bones become slightly smaller, some fat is absorbed and other fat sags, and the skin loses much of its elasticity which used to keep it tight. This causes the tissues, particularly in the face and neck, to droop and sag. This phenomenon results in a series of events, including deepening of the lines of facial expression in the forehead
and at the sides of the mouth, sagging of the eyebrows which causes the eyes to appear smaller and tired, “crow’s feet” form at the corners of the eyes, pouches or jowls develop along the jaw line, and the well-known “double-chin” develops as a result of a new fatty tissue deposit in this area. At the same time, the skin also shows its age. In some faces the skin becomes etched with wrinkles. This frequently occurs in those repetitively exposed to the sun and wind as the damage to the skin is cumulative. The muscles and tissues around the eyes eventually lose some of their tone so that a portion of the fat normally located inside the orbit around the eye bulges forward, or herniates, to produce the commonly seen “bags.” This condition is often seen in younger people before many of the other signs of aging have developed. “Circles” under the eyes may be a result of a shadow falling in the crease between these bags and the cheek. Finally, because of absorption of tissues in the upper lip and gums, the lips become thinner and the tip of the nose drops causing it to appear larger and longer. A face lift is designed to counteract many of these forces by lifting the tissues and restoring them to their more youthful position. This includes not only lifting the skin but more importantly the underlying muscles and fatty tissues. It is important to realize that a face lift does not correct problems in the upper or lower eyelids, or the wrinkles or creases in the lips—other treatments are required for these conditions.
When is the best time to consider facial cosmetic surgery? The best answer is when the slack in the skin of the face and neck or “bags” around the eyes are no longer temporary conditions relieved by rest, or when they become increasingly difficult to camouflage with cosmetics. There is no magical age when people should be considering surgery. Younger patients around age forty contemplate surgery to help prevent the advancement of aging, i.e., to help them to appear to stay young. For others the right time may not be until the signs of aging have advanced in their fifties and sixties and later. For these patients surgery helps reverse these more advanced signs of aging to improve their face and skin giving a younger and more rested look.
As the life expectancy lengthens, most people feel vigorous and energetic long after their appearance begins to change as a result of advancing age. The emotional impact of looking older than one feels can be disconcerting and facial plastic surgery can bring your looks and how you feel back into harmony. Because of this, the face lift has become one of the most popular cosmetic operations performed in the head and neck. Men and women from all walks of life are seeking ways to look as good as they feel. As facial experts, treatment by a facial plastic surgeon can produce “natural” and “un-operated” looks.
The operation itself may be divided into three parts: the forehead or eyebrow lift (the upper one-third), the cheek lift (the middle one-third), and the neck lift (the lower one-third). Many people require all three components, while in others only one or two portions are needed or recommended. The most common isolated request is a “neck lift.” Most people seeking “neck lifts” require some lifting of the cheeks to maintain harmony. In select patients, it is possible that a neck lift is all that is required.
However, not all face lifts are the same – nor should they be! The reason is that not all faces are the same. And, at different ages, the same person has different conditions of aging that develop. The facts are plastic surgery is very much an art form and can be tailored by an experienced surgeon/artist to meet the needs of each individual who presents for treatment. Dr. Guy, a double board certified, fellowship trained facial plastic surgeon has been trained extensively in the various surgical approaches for rejuvenating the face to give you the best aesthetic outcome. At your consultation you can learn about the expected outcomes, for which treatment you are the best candidate, the treatment timeline, and what to expect during and after treatment.
• Tratamientos Láser
• Exfoliación Química
• Arrugas
• Pigmentación Despareja
• Laxitud de la piel
• Marcas de Acné
• Rejuvenecimiento Térmico de la Piel
• Tratamiento Fotofacial
• Micro Génesis
• Tratamiento de Regeneración de la Piel
• Remoción de Vello Cutera® ProWave
• Tratamientos Inyectables
• Rellenos Faciales
• Botox
• Juvéderm XC
• Restylane Lift / Silk
• PRP
• Sculptra
• Radiesse
• Kybella
2507 Times Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005
713.526.1126
SPA HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Levantamiento de senos, implantes, reduccion, reconstruccion, transferencia de grasa
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There are many forms of art, and there is art in probably everything. But certainly, no discipline brings more satisfaction, more joy, more confidence and more smiles, than the art of making you smile, literally.
For Dr. Maisa M. Idriss, moving from General Dentistry to Cosmetic Dentistry was a natural transition, considering the fact that she owns her own in-house lab. The Houston-based, state-of-the-art and prestigious laboratory produces Dentures, implant restorations, Veneers/Crowns and everything a dental office of any specialty may ever need, serving hundreds of dental practices across Texas and the country. Needless to say, this is a big bonus, considering that she doesn’t have to depend on an external lab.
This offers her the convenience of fast turnaround, and the assurance that she totally controls the quality of her own products. And this pursue of quality in the products her lab produces, is the best guarantee that all other dentists her lab services, also get the best top quality.
Manufactured products are a clear difficulty for dentists, but when you have your own lab, you can modify the technical aspects every step of the way and solve problems immediately. This constitutes a huge advantage that is passed on to patients. Only about 5% of Cosmetic Dental offices in the US can afford this luxury.
Doctor Idriss has an extensive 25-year background practicing as a Cosmetic Dentist, since 1994. When she moved her office from Spring to Louetta Rd, in the Champions Forest / Vintage Park area, just about every single patient followed her there.
She advanced her education from general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry and transitioned to this new and exciting field in 2002. Her education in complete mouth reconstruction, rehab and TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome) took place at The Dawson Academy, a prestigious institution for neuromuscular dentistry.
As Doctor Idriss explains, dental school only offers dentists very basic education. This is a reality in any field, so she has continued enhancing her education and expertise through a variety of courses.
Cosmetic dentistry became a popular trend in the 90’s. Today, although cosmetic dentistry is highly advanced, there is, like in everything else, plenty of opportunity for further development.
Doctor Idriss is a true believer in educating her patients, as there are a lot of misconceptions, especially with teeth. Today there is a big movement in the country where people want “piano-keys” artificial looking teeth or the “Hollywood smile”. This is a very distorted picture of reality. For her the key is “how can I make my patients’ new teeth feel and look as natural as they can be?” Of course - as Doctor Idriss wisely puts it - “We are not the Creator, so producing totally natural looking teeth is a big challenge and can be very difficult.” She likes to compare her work to a piece of art, where the painter or the sculptor tries to make his piece as natural and real as possible. This is the reason Dr. Idriss is not a big fan of putting “fake teeth”, so white and so unnatural that they are immediately noticed for all the wrong reasons. For her it actually becomes a matter of educating patients in regards to color, shape and materials, so that they can understand what people will see every time they smile. But of course, at the end of the day, it all comes down to her patient’s personal preference and choice.
After graduating with honors from the University of California in 1989, Dr. Maisa M. Idriss pursued her dental studies at Tufts University of Boston graduating in 1993. Nine years later she advanced her education from general dentistry to cosmetics and transitioned to this new and exciting field in 2002. Her education in complete mouth reconstruction, rehab and TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome) took place at The Dawson Academy, a prestigious institution for neuromuscular dentistry.
A self-proclaimed “architect of the smile,” Dr. Idriss considers it her personal mission to customize smiles. Having performed complete smile makeovers on thousands of patients over the years, she recognizes the importance of employing a critical eye for beauty throughout each step of the transformation process - starting the moment they enter her luxuriously appointed, Venetian-style dental office. Her thinking style is very mechanical and meticulous, while her demeanor is respectful and gentle. This combination ensures that she is attentive to the needs and wants of her patients in every possible way.
Dr. Idriss maintains the highest levels of accreditation and pursues ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE:
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
American Dental Association.
Texas Dental Association.
Greater Houston Dental Association.
Alumni, Dawson Center for the Advancement of Dentistry.
Fellowship & Mastership International Congress of Oral Implantologist.
Cosmetic Dental Architect Group. Certified, Oral Conscious Sedation.
We see in today’s society the massive increase in plastic and cosmetic enhancements at all levels; we can also see that people almost don’t care how unnatural they may look. But Doctor Idriss does care. She makes it an important point to advice patients so that they make a very educated decision. And this is probably one of the things they love about her. This particular point raises her standards to the highest level, and when you reach that top standard, is when you see the most rewarding and satisfactory results. But Dr. Idriss doesn’t stop there: she will go above and beyond what her patients expect. That is the ultimate.
This brings them to another point: patients are conscious that they have nothing to worry about, as they come to understand that an expert is doing all the thinking for them. Reaching that is wonderful, and she’s known for that.
Many of her patients are re-makes. It’s not that uncommon that a person undergoes a dental restoration and the outcome didn’t turn out to be what they expected. This can be due to many reasons, including a denture that with time has aged.
Many of Doctor Idriss’ patients come to her with all kinds of pathological problems. But the goal is to make sure that as she resolves them, the final outcome also looks good.
For a mouth to be fully functional combined with a smile that looks fabulous, there are a lot of factors to keep into consideration: teeth must be not too big, not to long, not too short, not too forward, not too back; is the three-dimensional position of the teeth correct? Does
the mouth feel natural when you talk and comfortable when you bite? Does your smile show a natural profile? Are the corners of your lips developing wrinkles, or the lower jaw is out of place in relationship to the upper one? These are just a few of the many considerations a prominent cosmetic dentist must look into with every patient.
Doctor Idriss explained that there is a formula to a human smile. If you measure it and do it mathematically, there is a formula in dentistry called “The Golden Proportion”. This is a scientific “blueprint” for a perfect smile in any human being. She follows these golden rules, which brings you to understand that the front six teeth of the upper jaw are the first determining factor for every smile. They are followed by the front teeth in the lower jaw, and once they are in perfect position, you start from there going towards the back.
We also spoke about materials, and the difference between what is used in dentures versus other restorations. For dentures, the required material is porcelain. Doctor Idriss uses at her lab a porcelain composite hybrid that merges the teeth perfectly into the acrylic base and simulates the look of natural teeth.
Nowadays technology allows for digitalization of the entire reconstruction process. Very little is left to manual processes. Computer technology, combined with the scanning of the mouth, creates the entire new mouth in a virtual form, from which you convert it into the actual material. Quite an amazing process that allows the highest accuracy. The distortion factor has been completely eliminated. This technology results in better dentists.
Of course, professionals need to become proficient in mastering the use of technology, but the end result is a much more precise and beautiful . So now dentists are being forced to move in that direction, which is a much better one.
Dentistry is also moving toward longevity and maintenance. Her philosophy is to make teeth that feel good, look good, and last for as long as they can last. As a matter of fact, by following that direction, there is no more dentistry needed for patients, other than just maintenance. That is great news!
Our conversation took us into considering also the reality that our lifestyle is not the best to healthy teeth. We live in an environment that is quite polluted. We are now in the worst diet ever in human history, with processed foods, excessive sugar and bad habits such as soft drinks, smoking, drugs and many other things that are destroying our mouths.
People are more ill than ever before. Hypertension and diabetes are examples of conditions that have a direct impact into oral health. We now have a combination of factors such as dietary, illnesses and habits, which force us to be better dentists to serve the new challenges today patients are facing.
There are two ways of conducting dentistry: You can focus on one thing, and one thing only. Or you can do comprehensive care and resolve the most urgent issue at hand, but at the same time take care of everything else. “I fall into the latter category – Dr. Idriss explains - but then again, I have to respect my patient’s wishes. If they just want that one tooth to be taken care of, that’s what I’ll do. But I will definitely point out to them any other issues
I may see and make my recommendations. I help them make better choices.”
Patients from 1998 are still her patients. And they come back because they have learned through Dr. Idriss’ directions that they don’t lose teeth anymore. That’s the measure patients use to understand she is all they want in a dentist.
My last question was about the future of dentistry. Of course, existing products keep on improving and new products continue to become available. But what right now appears to be the next big thing is 3D printing of dentures. Just imagine uploading your impression into the software and printing your entire denture in one single piece.
Another interesting advancement is with Zirconia, the material used for implant/veneer/ crown restorations. It is as strong as steel, but it doesn’t look natural. Now they are coming up with new improved Zirconia that looks incredibly natural.
If you are interested in enjoying your best smile ever, I’d definitely encourage you to pay Dr. Idriss a visit. Her facilities are as comfortable and elegant as they can be, and her staff – comprised of professional dentists – is simply amazing and as courteous as I haven’t seen in any other dental office before.
Maisa M. Idriss, DDS
The Smile Designer 7809 Louetta Rd Spring, TX 77379 281.257.8815 | thesmiledesign.net
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CULLINAN el nuevo Diamante de Rolls-Royce
CCullinan, es el nombre del diamante mas grande del mundo, encontrado en Sur Africa en 1905, y es el nombre de la nueva SUV de Rolls-Royce, la SUV mas exclusiva del mundo, o mejor dicho, el diamante de las SUV.
Es la primera vez en 112 anos de historia de la compañía que ofrecen una SUV. La Cullinan, tiene una apariencia noble y con clase, que supera, sin duda alguna, a la competencia, con su motor 6.8 Litros V12 Twin Turbo, el cual ofrece 563caballos de fuerza y 627 libras pie torque, hace que la Cullinan, vuele por el asfalto y cualquier otro terreno al cual deseen someterla. Si estas acostumbrado a volar en tu jet privado, te sentiras en casa en la nueva Cullinan.
Como todo Rolls-Royce, la Cullinan esta equipada con la mejor tecnologia y con materiales de ultra lujo. Al momento de ordenarla, puedes personalizarla hasta en el más mínimo detalle; claro, todo tiene un precio, por dar un ejemplo, los paraguas en cada puerta, pueden ser personalizados del color deseado, o simplemente pueden combinar con la tapicería del vehículo. La personalización es la especialidad de RollsRoyce, que hacen hasta lo imposible para complacer a sus valiosos clientes. Entre otras opciones interesantes, se puede escoger entre la opción de asiento para 3 personas en la parte de atrás, o dos asientos. Otras opciones son, por ejemplo, las sillas despegables en la parte posterior con la mesa de té, que le dan un toque especial, las cuales son súper útiles a la hora de tomar el té o un café, durante un juego de golf.
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El impresionate interior es súper silencioso, lo cual permite viajar relajadamente, sin el estrés del ruido del tráfico, lo cual a su vez te permite disfrutar del increible equipo de audio, con botones sensibles al tacto, que nos transporta al auditorio más lujoso del mundo, con todos tus artistas favoritos frente a ti; se podria decir que es una forma espectacular de vivir la musica, y claro, estamos hablando de un Rolls-Royce.
La pantalla de la consola central, nos permite tener acceso a todas opciones del vehículo, como también a las cámaras de alta definición que rodean al mismo, las cuales nos permiten tener una visión clara de lo que pasa a nuetro alrededor; puedes escoger diferentes cámaras, para ver cada ángulo y de esa manera tener una idea clara, exacta y en tiempo real de lo que sucede a tu alrededor. Estas funciones, son extremandamente útiles a la hora de estar en terracería y revisar el terreno de alrededor o simplemente cuando te encuentras en un centro comercial y quieres asegurarte que tienes el espacio correcto para poder estacionar sin problemas.
Cullian fue pensada para poder viajar a través de cualquier terreno con todo el lujo del mundo, es por eso que su sistema de 4x4 es impresionante y sencillo de usar: simplemente tienes que presionar el boton de "Off Road" y la Cullinan se prepara para la acción en cada detalle.
Cullinan cuenta con suspension de aire, la cual se ajusta automáticamente, ya que el vehiculo cuenta con una cámara que ve el camino para ajustarse de tal manera, que puede
ofrecer el "Magic Carpet Ride of Rolls Royce" que simplemente es sentir que vuelas en el aire en una alfombra magica, es una sensacion impresionante. La suspencion se ajusta al momento de abrir el vehiculo, para que tu entrada sea cómoda.
Comparte el chasis del Rolls Royce Phantom, también cuenta con el sistema de viraje en las cuatro llantas, el cual ayuda en giros cerrados a baja velocidad y ayuda a estabilizar el vehículo en curvas a alta velocidad. Esta gloriosa SUV posee una caja de 8 velocidades, las cuales ni te enteras que existen, ya que los cambios no se sienten en lo más mínimo. La caja de velocidades, como dato curioso e impresionate, posee su propio GPS, el cual ayuda a anticipar el camino y seleccionar la marcha más adecuada y reaccionar efectivamente a lo que viene por delante. En otras palabras, la Cullinan sabe lo que
habrá a la vuelta de una curva antes de que tú lo veas.
Algunas otras fuciones en la nueva Cullinan es vision nocturna, cargador inalámbrico para celular, cargadores USB en la parte de atrás, asientos con masaje, calefacción y aire acondicionado. Algo súper interesante es el botón que ajusta el nivel del maletero, al momento de bajar los asientos traseros, para tener un mejor espacio y poder utilizar mejor el espacio del mismo.
He de decir que la Cullinan, literalmente, es la Rolls-Royce de las SUV, un lujo y exclusividad que sobrepasa, por mucho, a cualquier otra en el mercado, tanto como el diamante Cullinan sobrepasa en todo a cualquier otro diamente.
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Texas se está convirtiendo rápidamente en el estado con mayor influjo de gente mudándose de otras cuidades y estados en Estados Unidos, como del exterior. Se estima que más de 9,000 personas se mudan a Houston cada mes.
¿Qué hace que Houston sea más deseable que otras ciudades de Estados Unidos? Houston es una ciudad progresista y por ello atrae a casi tantos mileniales como Austin. También es una de las ciudades de más rápido crecimiento en el país.
Quizás la razón por la que la gente se muda a Houston se reduce a que es un lugar ideal para vivir. Cualquier nativo de Houston se enorgullecerá de explicarle cómo la vida en Houston ha influido en su vida.
El dicho de que "todo es más grande en Texas" es particularmente cierto en Houston. Los diferentes barrios con sus estilos definidamente propios ofrecen una variedad de opciones para todas las edades y todos los estilos de vida, desde áreas como Downtown y Heights para jóvenes solteros, como otras como The Woodlands para familias con niños.
La seguridad, la educación primaria y superior, el hecho de que el 52% de la población es hispana y el español se habla en todas partes, la excelente comida, el nivel de vida, una fuerte economía y el alto nivel de empleo, entre muchas otras peculiaridades, hacen de Houston una cuidad especialmente atractiva para inmigrantes de México y otros países latinoamericanos.
La oportunidad de adquirir propiedades suntuosas a precios razonables y vivir un estilo de vida tan alto pero mucho más estable y seguro del que se vive en países latinoamericanos, es tal vez la razón más relevante entre inmigrantes internacionales.
Veamos algunas propiedades fenomenales que ofrece Houston.
Esta espectacular propiedad mediterránea cuenta con características exteriores de piedra, techos de pizarra, exuberantes jardines, piscina y spa. Elegantes interiores decorados con hermosos acabados, texturas y diseños en piedra, madera, hierro e iluminación, con puertas personalizadas de madera maciza, ventanas, y tratamientos de paredes y techos. Una gran entrada de dos pisos con techos de varios niveles, piedra, ladrillo y antiguos pisos de madera de roble francés / nogal, que incluyen una impresionante biblioteca, una sala de vinos con control de temperatura. 5 habitaciones, 6 baños completos y 3 medios. Granito en todos los baños y cocina, con una gran isla y área de desayuno, electrodomésticos de primera línea. Esta propiedad similar a un castillo también incluye una cubierta en la azotea, una cocina de verano, un garaje para 3 autos con estacionamiento para dos o más personas en el interior, y un estacionamiento circular.
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Increíble casa ubicada en un lote premium de 3/4 acres en East Shore en The Woodlands. Esta casa lo tiene todo. Los 10,200 pies cuadrados constan de 5 dormitorios, 6 baños completos, 3 medios baños, 2 salas de juegos, ascensor, sala de medios y una casa de huéspedes en la parte posterior de la casa. El patio tiene muchas áreas verdes, una piscina, una cocina al aire libre con chimenea y mucho espacio para entretener.
Exclusiva villa estilo toscano en Tanglewood. Cuenta con entrada a través de la puerta al patio con fuente, techos de 14 pies, madera de cerezo y piso de travertino, cuarto principal abajo con chimenea, 2 habitaciones secundarias abajo, 2 arriba, un garaje para 3 autos, acceso para sillas de ruedas, sistema de mosquitos, piscina climatizada / spa, elevador, una cocina de ensueño con electrodomésticos de la más alta calidad, granito, iluminación debajo de la cabina. Generador y sala de estar arriba con una cocina.
Para más información sobre éstas y otras extraordinarias propiedades disponibles en Houston, contecte a Uptown Real Estate Group al 713.629.7771
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The iconic Berger Ranch, 91-acre functioning cattle and cutting ranch featuring a stunning French-country Manor. Nestled among manicured French gardens and mature arbors, the 11,200-plus square foot home is truly a custom-build, crafted of the finest materials and high-end finishes. Luxury abounds throughout
Opulent living quarters are surrounded by ample windows overlooking the gorgeous Texas country sceneries.
A private gym is just a double door away, while another exterior private door takes you right to the pool.
the home; from the reclaimed 19th-century wrought iron to the hand-painted vignettes, no detail has been overlooked.
This majestic house has five bedrooms, 5.3 bathrooms, oversized chef’s kitchen, wine room, home theater, parlor, wine room, solarium, British Pub, game room, elevator, loggia, safe room, pool, two detached apartments and more.
Through walls of picture windows, you can admire the expansive grounds.
The bathroom's large windows need no drapes, as it has its own walled, beautiful private yard.
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Featuring a full cutting arena with mechanical cutting, 15-stall barn equipped for breeding, and 11 loafing sheds, the ranch is ready to perform. Additionally, the land offers two wells, two ponds, and all-below ground wiring so as not to impede the stunning views.
For more information, please contact Karla H. Miller, Sales Associate at John Daugherty Realtors
713.356.1649
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