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Dining in the Galleria Area

Dining at Mo’s...A Place for Steaks in the Galleria Area is truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Well, maybe one of three since their flagship location opened its doors 15 years ago in downtown Milwaukee and a downtown Indianapolis location followed. Mo’s in the Galleria area is known by both locals and visitors alike for its unmatched culinary quality, tuxedo clad table servers and modern atmosphere that’s sexy…yet sophisticated. When a restaurant gets the cuisine, the service and the ambience just right, you have a winning recipe for making marvelous memories in Houston.

Certified Master Chef Ken Arnone has developed a menu that leads off with some of the most creative appetizers ever created. Imagine nibbling on bacon wrapped seared sea scallops, lobster ceviche or spicy kung pao calamari!

Follow that up with a perfectly cooked wet or dry-aged steak exclusively from Chicago’s famed Stock Yards. Maybe Kobe beef, Sicilian chicken or Chilean sea bass are more to your liking – good choices. Be sure to save room for dessert. People…there’s nothing in

the world quite like Mo’s homemade Cinnamo’ Roll for dessert – a mountain of vanilla ice cream atop a hot, fresh baked cinnamon and sugar roll drenched in caramel sauce. Yes Please!

Connoisseurs of the grape will delight in Mo’s Wine Spectator award-winning wine vault stocked with highly sought and hard to find vintages. And unlike so many of the mall and ‘chain’ dining choices, Mo’s has one of the few large outdoor patio areas for cocktail or dinner seating. With our mild winter nights, enjoying a cognac and cigar in the comfort of a luxurious heated patio can be one of life’s simpler, yet priceless pleasures.

Make sure that on this trip to Houston you take in Mo’s...A Place for Steaks, one of our Galleria Area’s finest dining experiences. Reservations can be made at (713) 877-0720 or through Open Table at opentable.com

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January 20, 2010 Greetings, As Mayor of Houston, I extend a special welcome to the readers of Key This Month In Houston, one of the oldest visitor’s guides in our city.

More than 30 million people visit the Greater Houston area every year to experience our world-class restaurants, appealing museums and thrilling sports arenas. Key This Month In Houston, highlights our array of attractions and entertainment our diverse city has to offer.

I welcome all visitors and hope you will share in the Houston experience, taking with you lasting impressions of the spirit, vitality and tradition which characterize our city. Please utilize Key This Month In Houston as an outstanding source of information, which showcases the exciting aspects of visiting the City of Houston.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY MAN OF LA MANCHA at THE HOBBY CENTER Feb. 26th thru Mar. 10th The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts’ Sarofim Hall

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Man of La Mancha is an epic story of knighterrant Don Quixote, his servant Sancho and the woman of his dreams, the lovely Dulcinea.

Set during the Spanish Inquisition, the tale recounts the romantic and noble journey of a man who sets out to right all wrongs and win the heart of a good woman as he duels windmills along the way. Deemed as one of the alltime great musicals of the American stage, the show features such memorable songs as “The Impossible Dream,” and “I, Don Quixote”.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado Dec 16 - Mar 31.

The MFAH presents more than 100 masterworks from one of the world’s most renowned collections of European painting. Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado comes to Houston as part of a new initiative by the Museo Nacional del Prado to broaden access to its holdings. The exhibition tells the story of the evolution of painting in Spain from the 16th thru 19th centuries and explores how artists reflected the sweeping changes in society, culture, politics, and religion that contributed to the development of a modern Spanish identity. Masterpieces by the leading painters of the day from each of the four centuries are included, with works by Goya, El Greco, Murillo, and Velázquez.

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Bayou Bend is the MFAH house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg (1882–1975), the collection is one of the finest showcases of American furnishings, silver, ceramics, and paintings in the world.The house is situated on 14 acres of organically maintained gardens in Houston's historic River Oaks neighborhood.

Open year-round, Bayou Bend welcomes thousands of visitors annually for tours and special programs.

With the addition of the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center, which includes the Kitty King Powell Library and Study Center and The Shop at Bayou Bend, as well as state-of-the-art education and rental spaces, Bayou Bend has established its place in the continually growing cultural arts scene of Houston...

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MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE Maya 2012: Prophecy becomes History October 26, 2012 – March 31, 2013

Maya civilization was one of the longestlived in the Americas. A Stone Age culture, the ancient Maya developed the most advanced writing system in the New World and domesticated plants we all still enjoy eating, for example corn.

They thrived in environments ranging from the high altitude mountains in Guatemala, down to the hot and humid rainforest of the Peten and into the parched, shrub-covered plains of the Yucatan Peninsula. This exhibition presents the story of the real Maya which spans over three millennia.

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HOUSTON The Natural Science Museum has a lot of stuff. There are permanent collections of minerals, natural history exhibits, a planetarium with laser shows and an Imax theater, a butterfly habitat, a paleontology exhibit with dinosaurs,and a new chemistry hall. This place is very crowded, especially on weekends, and you should call in advance for reservations for the Imax, planetarium and butterfly exhibit.

The Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science is a stunning, living exhibit that showcases hundreds of live butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest setting. The central conservatory is a dramatic three-story glass cone filled with tropical plants and exotic butterflies. During a typical visit, one can expect to see 50 to 60 different species of the world’s largest and most colorful butterfly species, flying through the balmy air, hovering over flowers or sipping fruit juice – and occasionally, landing on visitors!

Downtown Aquarium Sea creatures of every shape and size are on view at the Downtown Aquarium. The Sunken Temple exhibit reveals the wonders of ancient Mayan culture and the underwater world, while a journey on the Shark Voyage gives you an intimate view of the ocean's most infamous predators. A great place for family fun, the aquarium also features outdoor attractions such as the 100-foot Diving Bell Ferris Wheel and the Dancing Fountains. Drink and dine at the Aquarium Restaurant or the Dive Lounge. And while there, make sure to check out the new white tigers exhibit.

Space Center Houston is the visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center. It's the product of the joint efforts of NASA and Disney Imagineering. Easily the most popular attraction in the Houston area, there's nothing like it anywhere else in the world. You'll find plenty of exhibits and activities to interest both adults and children.

Western Dreamin’ We know your child’s dreams are as big as the wild west.

Whether they're dreaming about riding and roping on the ranch or racing into first place around the barrels, Cavender’s has the hats, belts, boots, jeans and western shirts kids love!

With a selection that can't be beat, and a price that won't break your budget, you can't go wrong!

Come on in and shop the latest styles that will make your little cowboy or cowgirl's dreams come true.

The Battleship Texas is docked near the San Jacinto Monument. The Texas fought in both World Wars, and has recently been extensively repaired. You can wander all over the ship, above and below deck.

KEMAH The Kemah Boardwalk is a hotel and restaurant destination in which also features a small selection of amusement rides. The main attractions of the 35-acre complex are its many restaurants, recreational sailing, and rides.

GALVESTON Railroad Museum, shopping and Victoriana on the Strand, trolley to the ocean side. Rent a bicycle or skates and cruise along the 10 mile seawall.

Moody Gardens has a 3D IMAX, a white sand beach, an indoor rainforest and beautiful landscaping.

Interactive Activities for Kids

Traveling art exhibitions from across the world are showcased in the John P. McGovern Kid's Hall alongside Junktion, a collection of activity tables that form together to make a train.

Three carts of Junktion host interactive activities, which change weekly in accordance with the various themes.

On other carts, children may paint their faces or put on a puppet show.

Family Friendly - Kids Special Events

Throughout the year, many special events are kicked off in Kids' Hall, including the widely popular New Year's Noon - Houston's longest running New Year celebration for children.

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2013 RODEOHOUSTON® ENTERTAINER LINEUP INCLUDES ROCK LEGENDS, POP SENSATIONS AND COUNTRY CLASSICS With musical acts ranging from a 16-year-old heartthrob to a classic rock band, this year’s lineup offers entertainment for everyone from teenagers to baby boomers. 25 performers are set to take the stage at RODEOHOUSTON, Feb. 25 – March 17. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 10 a.m., at www.rodeohouston.com, all Ticketmaster locations (excluding the Reliant Park Box office until Monday, Jan. 14) and by phone at 1.800.726.1313.

STAR ENTERTAINMENT Nearly all genres of music are represented in this vibrant lineup, and together the 25 different star entertainers have been honored with numerous music industry titles, including 24 GRAMMY® Awards, 78 Academy of Country Music Awards, 73 Country Music Association Awards, 29 American Music Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards and nine Teen Choice Awards.

Saturday, March 9 – Super Shootout presented by Crown Royal..... The Band Perry Sunday, March 10 Go Tejano Day sponsored by State Farm®......... Julion Alvarez, Los Invasores de Nuevo Leon Monday, March 11**............... Jason Aldean Tuesday, March 12**..........Kenny Chesney Wednesday, March 13* **..........Jake Owen Thursday, March 14**....................... Pitbull Friday, March 15**................ Blake Shelton Saturday, March 16** – RODEOHOUSTON BP Super Series Championship . ..................Luke Bryan Sunday, March 17** (concert only).............

George Strait, Martina McBride and the Randy Rogers Band

*Value Day Wednesdays include $10 upper level Rodeo tickets, plus values throughout Reliant Park each Wednesday of the Show. **During Spring Break Stampede, March 11–17, enjoy extended hours at the carnival.

INDIVIDUAL RODEO TICKETS

• Rodeo ticket prices range from $18 to $21, plus Ticketmaster convenience and handling charges (a few performances may have a limited number of tickets available from $24 to $86).

• Upper level Value Day Wednesday tickets are $10.

• A limited number of Chute Seats, located directly behind the bucking chutes, are available for $300 and $200, and include food, drinks, and the opportunity to watch the star entertainer from the Reliant Stadium floor.

• Purchase individual Rodeo tickets: • online at www.rodeohouston.com or www.ticketmaster.com/rodeohouston; • by phone at 1.800.726.1313; or • in person at all Ticketmaster locations, including Fiesta, Walmart and Houston Galleria (excluding Reliant Park Box Office).

• VISA, MasterCard, Discover (Ticketmaster only) and American Express cards will be accepted online, in person or by phone at 1.800.726.1313.

• Beginning Monday, Jan. 14, tickets will be available at the Reliant Park Box Office, with no service charge.

• A 10-ticket purchase limit is set for 20 performances through the first day of sales, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

• A four-ticket purchase limit is set for the final Sunday, March 17, performance through the first day of sales, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

SEASON AND MINI-SEASON TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

• Season ticket options start as low as $336.

• The Sunday, March 17, concert-only performance featuring George Strait, Martina McBride, and Randy Rogers Band is an optional purchase with Season Tickets.

• Mini-Season tickets, with seats for nine Rodeo and concert performances in each option, start at $146. Seating is in the loge and upper levels of Reliant Stadium.

• Black Heritage Day, Friday, March 1, and Go Tejano Day, Sunday, March 10, are available with the purchase of Season Tickets, but are not included in the Mini-Season ticket options.

• The Sunday, March 17, concert-only performance is NOT available with Mini-Season Ticket options.

• Season and Mini-Season tickets are NOT available at any other ticket outlet, including Ticketmaster. Call the Rodeo Ticket Office to purchase Season or Mini-Season tickets, 832.667.1080.

The 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs Monday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, March 17. The Show is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed more than $330 million to the youth of Texas. For tickets and more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Heritage Partners are Reliant, Ford, Miller Lite, Coca-Cola, BP America and Mattress Firm.

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Monday, Feb. 25.........................Toby Keith, presented by Ford F-Series Tuesday, Feb. 26........................ Gary Allan Wednesday, Feb. 27* – Armed Forces Appreciation Day................ Alan Jackson Thursday, Feb. 28............... Zac Brown Band Friday, March 1 – Black Heritage Day sponsored by Kroger............Mary J. Blige Saturday, March 2.............. Brantley Gilbert Sunday, March 3..................... Demi Lovato, Austin Mahone Monday, March 4..................................Styx Tuesday, March 5.............Lady Antebellum Wednesday, March 6*......... Dierks Bentley Thursday, March 7.................... Bruno Mars Friday, March 8...................... Tim McGraw

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WHERE THE OLD WEST MEETS THE NEW WEST!

Combine a little of the old west with a lot of the new and you’ll find Cavender’s Boot City offering the hottest and affordable styles in western wear.

Cavender’s knows exactly what you’re looking for. Customer 18 service is top priority, and a diverse line of apparel pleases everyone looking to enjoy a little piece of the western lifestyle.

Along with the most popular footwear you’ll find the latest styles in jeans, shirts, outerwear, hats, jewelry and accessories. With famous maker brands like Wrangler, Cinch, Resistol, Stetson, Justin, Ariat, Larry Mahan and Lucchese, their selection is sure to please.

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the Cavender family operates working ranches, including the annual registered Brangus sale at the Cavender’s Neches River Ranch, they are familiar with the western wear they sell on a first hand basis.

Cavender’s has quality Western fashions for the whole family

chosen these brands because they stand for quality, durability and value. With an unmatched desire to provide their customers with the best, Cavender’s is synonymous with the welldressed Texan. Because

Since Cavender’s is the world’s largest retailer of hand-crafted boots they are able to carry a selection offered nowhere else. In fact, Larry Mahan Boots are sold in Texas exclusively at Cavender’s Boot City. Whether you’re looking for mainstream western apparel or just sticking to a traditional look, Cavender’s has you covered head to toe.

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Choose from a huge selection of Western boots, work boots, and casual footwear.

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Perimeter Gallery

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A full service Gallery in Rice Village with a variety of choices – Creative Custom Framing, Sculptures, Framed Local and International Art, Etched Glass and more. Also offering Corporate and Personal Art Consultation.

Golf

Edwin Watts Golf

5395 Westheimer (Galleria)/713-627-2411 6920 FM 1960 West (Willowbrook) 832-249-6133 www.edwinwattsgolf.com.

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Box & Box Custom Jewelers 2514 Rice Blvd / 713-266-7783 www.boxandboxjewelers.net

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Edwin Watts Golf has all the newly released golf clubs, golf balls and golf equipment to assist you in making the most of every round, with great golf brands like Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, Ping, Nike, Adams, Nickent, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, MacGregor, Ben Hogan, Footjoy & more!

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full service jewelry store that excels in personal service providing a safe, comfortable shopping experience. Houston’s only authorized Ball Watch dealer. Convenient parking right at our front door.

Fine Gems, Infinity Diamonds, Quality Time Pieces, Custom orders on request. Don’t settle when it comes to your jeweler.

Wright Pawn

6218 Westheimer / 713-780-2274 www.wrightpawn.com

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Established in 1975, and purchased by the Wright family in 1992. We specialize in diamonds, estate jewelry, designer and signed jewelry, fine watches, gold jewelry, broken and scrap gold, sterling flatware, antiques, crystal, designer handbags, cameras, 20 electronics - most anything of value.

Limousine Service Merlo’s Charters and Limousine

713-742-0774 / 1-866-367-5466

www.merloscharters.com Providing the best in luxury transportation for all occasions, nights out on the town, bachelor(ette) parties or airport transfers. Featuring a well kept fleet of limousines, sedans and mini buses.

Liquor/Wine

Spec’s Liquor Warehouse

2410 Smith St. @ W. Gray /713-526-8787 8102 Westheimer/713-780-2573/www.specsonline.com A whole lot more store. The largest selection of liquor and wines in Houston. Large walk-in cigar humidor, gourmet foods, upscale deli and crystal glassware. Friendly staff helps make your shopping a pleasure. Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm.

Shoes

Brucettes

4920 San Felipe 713.993.0022/800.229.0022 1520 W. Bay Area Blvd. 713.941.1170 www.brucettes.com “The shoes you want on you”. Brucettes Shoes offers the largest selection of fashion and designer shoes in the Southwest. Carrying sizes from 3 to 14, in widths from 5A to EE, Brucettes has everything you’re looking for in fine footwear.

Western Wear

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800-696-BOOT for the nearest location When visiting Houston take home some real souvenirs. Houston’s complete western wear outfitters, with 12 stores in Houston. Shop on-line at cavenders.com

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NBA All-Star 2013 Events

State Farm All-Star Saturday Night Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 7:00 p.m. CST (doors open approximately 6:30pm CST) NBA All-Star Saturday Night includes four competitions featuring some of the NBA’s best players.

Shooting Stars Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 Will a team comprised of one current NBA player, one current WNBA player and an NBA Legend be representing your NBA city at NBA AllStar 2013 in this shooting contest? 2012 was a landmark year for the Shooting Stars Competition. Team New York won its first Shooting Stars title with an efficient performance through the first five shots and Allan Houston, who hasn’t played an NBA game in over seven years, hit the half-court shot in both rounds for New York, which recorded the two best times of the competition, 38.7 seconds in the first round and 37.3 in the final.

Taco Bell® Skills Challenge Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 Get your adrenaline pumping at The Taco Bell® Skills Challenge and feel the anticipation of the countdown as four of the top guards compete for the title in a two-round timed “obstacle course” consisting of a series of passes, free throws, lay-ups and agility drills. For 2012’s challenge winner, Spurs’ point guard, Tony Parker, the third time was the charm for his NBA All-Star appearances (2003, 2009, 2012), besting Rajon Rondo and Deron Williams in the final round to take the competition, clocking the fastest time, 29.2 seconds in the first round and posting a final round time of 32.8 seconds. With a lineup of dynamic playmakers that also included Deron Williams, Rajon Rondo, John Wall, Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, it was one intriguing showdown.

Foot Locker Three-Point Contest Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 Watch LIVE as victory is claimed when six of the best long-range shooters attempt to score the most three-pointers in a race against the clock. Last year’s winner, power forward, Kevin Love, survived two tiebreakers, beating out hometown favorite, Ryan Anderson; former three-point contest winner James Jones; Anthony Morrow, who wore a jersey honoring the late Drazen Petrovic; and then out-pointed Kevin Durant, a top-three NBA scorer. Will Love return and defend his crown or will another one of the League’s best take it from him? You can be there, live, with a package direct from the NBA via NBA Events.

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American / Americano Hard Rock Cafe 502 Texas (Bayou Place)/281-479-7025

Enjoy the famous restaurants tasty Rock'n Roll Chili or take a juicy bite of legendary Hamburger, Chicken, Fish, Salads and Giant Desserts are also on the menu. Don't forget to bring home a Hard Rock Houston tee-shirt.

Breakfast / Desayuno

The Buffalo Grille 4080 Bissonnet (Weslayan Plaza Center)/713-661-3663 1301 Voss (at Woodway)/713-784-3663 Voted best breakfast in Houston by the Zagat survey.

Texas-sized Pancakes, Pecan Smoked Bacon, legendary Mexican Breakfasts, bottomless cups of serve-yourself coffee. Casual atmosphere, heaping portions, moderate prices.

Lunch daily. Sun 8am to 2pm;Mon 7am to 2pm; Tues-Fri 7am to 9pm; Sat 8am to 9pm.

Casual Dining

Enjoy delicious daily lunch & dinner specials in a relaxed casual atmosphere. Heaping portions, moderate prices and Houston’s best breakfast voted by the Zagat survey. Sun 8am to 2pm;Mon 7am to 2pm; Tues-Fri 7am to 9pm; Sat 8am to 9pm.

Indian Gourmet India 13155 Westheimer @ Eldridge/281/493-5435 Gourmet India Restaurant has a flair for the finer intricacies of Indian Cuisine.Years of experience and devo-

• Casual Atmosphere • Hearty Breakfasts • Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials • Outside Patio Dining Sunday Monday Tuesday - Friday Saturday

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A Houston dining mainstay since 1973.

Happy Hour 3 - 7 Open: 11am Daily till 10pm Fri & Sat till 11pm 9005 KATY FREEWAY

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tion have come together to bring a treat unique to the Houston area, and create the Passage to Culinary Delight!

Open 7 days a week. Lunch from 11am - 2:30pm weekdays, 11am - 3pm weekends. Dinner 5:30 - 10:30pm Sunday to Thursday and 5:30 - 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

Italian / Italiano

Arturo’s Uptown Italiano 1180-1 Uptown Park Blvd. / 713-621-1180 This great Italian restaurant by Bill Sadler will charm you with its Tuscan gold hues interspersed with limestone walls, a whimsical mural, red booths, soaring ceilings, soft lighting, romantic music and rosewood floors. And thusly charmed, the New Italian Cuisine will sweep you off your feet. Open for lunch from 11am M-F and straight through until dinner.

Dinner M -W until 10 and Thurs-Sat till 11. The bar stays open until the last romantic couple takes their leave.

Mexican / Mexicano 1308 Cantina 1308 Montrose Blvd./713-807-8996 www.eltiempocantina.com

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El Tiempo Cantina 3130 Richmond Ave. (between Buffalo Speedway and Kirby)/713-807-1600 and 5602 Washington Ave. 713681-3645 www.eltiempocantina.com First Rate Mexican fare, specializing in quality meats. Top notch verde tamal, enchiladas, chili rellenos are traditional favorites with sweet finishes such as orange flan, sopapillas and empañadas. Continuous service.

Guadalajara Mexican Bar & Grill West: 9799 Katy Fwy./713-461-5300, South: 2925 Southwest Fwy./713-942-0772, Woodlands: 27885 I-45 North/713-362-0774, Downtown: 1201 San Jacinto 713-650-0101

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Houston’s home for fine Mexican food. Settle in at our table and enjoy favorites like marinade fajitas, melt in your mouth enchiladas and spicy campeche, or choose from one of many creations unique to our kitchen. With four convenient locations in the Houston area, you are never too far away from a great meal in an authentic “Hacienda Style” atmosphere. Whether you have a group of two or two hundred, our chefs always cook to perfection, and serve you with a fiesta attitude.

South American Tango & Malbec 2800 Sage Rd. @ Alabama / 713.629.8646 www.tangomalbec.com Experience the flavors and warmth of Rio de la Plata - a unique cultural area shared by Uruguay and Argentina in rustic and yet modern decor that is infused with the power and passion of Tango. Savor wood-fire grilled meats and fresh vegetables accompanied by the best of Malbec wines, Tango & Malbec is a great dining and entertainment experience.

Steaks & Seafood Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House 5061 Westheimer (in the Galleria) Suite 8060/713.355.2600 Del Frisco's is renowned for its luxurious style, prime beef and extensive cellar of more than 1,800 wine selections, offers only the best selection of meats and seafood, with prime beef as its headliner.This spectacular 13,000-squarefoot eatery boasts soaring windows that overlook the swanky Galleria skyline and a second-story mezzanine which features its own bar.

Jimmy G's 307 N. Belt E. near Intercontinental Airport/281-931-7654 Fresh Gulf seafood prepared according to Louisiana traditions. Specialties include crawfish ettouffé, fresh snapper and seafood gumbo.

Mo's... A Place for Steaks 1801 Post Oak Blvd. / 713-877-0720 2 Blocks North of the Galleria Mall www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com Mo’s in the Galleria area is an oasis of elegance, fine dining and impeccable service. The atmosphere is sexy, yet sophisticated. Houston’s best steaks, seafood, sushi and homemade desserts. Full bar, extensive wine vault, private dining rooms and outdoor patio seating. Dinner Mon-Sat, Lounge open til 1am.

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Steaks & Seafood (continued) Ruth’s Chris Steak House 6213 Richmond Avenue / 713-789-2333 Serving the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served sizzling hot at your table.

Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines.

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Shula’s Steak House 1200 Louisiana (in the Hyatt Regency) 713-375-4777 Shula's Steak House, themed after Don Shula and the 1972 Miami Dolphins, serves "The SHULA CUT®," Premium Black Angus Beef which is the Best Beef Money Can Buy. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience.

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Dine in elegance at this captivating & original restaurant where fashionable atmosphere is taken to the limit. Only the freshest seafood, hand selected beef and Stone Crab so fresh in the water today, on your plate tomorrow. Now featuring 90 delicious wines by the glass.

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Richmond Arms

5920 Richmond Ave. @ Fountainview/713-784-7722 www.richmondarmsonline.com Enjoy a great selection of fine brews in a laid back atmosphere. Over 80 beers on tap, Live English Premier League soccer & breakfast on Sat. & Sun.

Stags Head

2128 Portsmouth St./713-533-1199 www.stagsheadpub.com The flower-filled patio and twelve-point stag sitting above the main entrance define the exterior of this quaint, yet masculine, English watering hole.. Memories-or fantasies-of Manchester will rise as the aroma of U.K.-flavored dishes like Cornish pasties or the Landlord sandwich are placed on the table.

Sports Bar & Grill

Rookies Sports Bar & Grill

305-B Sawdust Rd. The Woodlands/281-362-9610 www.rookiessports.com Rookies offers full bar, full service kitchen, great game room, tournaments and activities, live bands, DJ’s, karaoke and of course all major sporting events on 35 screens. Rookies offers a unique combination of sports and live entertainment found nowhere else in Houston.

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Bubba’s On Washington 6225 Washington Ave (281) 888-4215 www.bubbasonwashington.com Locally owned and operated for more than 24 years in the same location, Bubba’s On Washington offers a wide selection of grill favorites in a sporty, inviting atmosphere. From breakfast to lunch to dinner, our restaurant only offers the finest food at the best prices. Happy Hour: Monday–Friday 2 p.m.–7 p.m. Live Entertainment, call for schedule

Live Music/Bar/Restaurant Goode's Armadillo Palace 5015 Kirby Dr. (713) 526-9700 www.thearmadillopalace.com A slice of country in the midst of cosmopolitan Houston for those looking for something of a roadhouse theme park combined with "mouthwaterin" Texas-style dishes that all have the Goode flavorful touch. They've got shuffleboard, pool table, two patios and saddle-topped bar stools for the ultimate in Western comfort, plus live music.

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