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9 l CITY SCENE 14 l KIDS CORNER

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A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER MAY 4 - 15, 2016 Sarofim Hall in the Hobby Center Getting away with murder can be so much fun… and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award® for Best Musical—A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder! Coming direct from New York, where a most gentlemanly NPR critic said he’d “never laughed so hard at a Broadway musical,” Gentleman’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession, by any means necessary. All the while, he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea. The Hollywood Reporter raves, “Gentleman’s Guide restores our faith in musical comedy.”

This new musical will have you dying with laughter!

HEATHERS APR 28 – MAY 8, 2016 Zilkha Hall in the Hobby Center Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather… the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place – six feet under. Relive your high school years, friends and foes, in this rollercoaster ride of a musical! “Heathers has sass, sex, songs and laughs! Lots of laughs!” says Perez HiltonBrought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, “Desperate Housewives”), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the Man).

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ARCHWAY GALLERY presents JUXTAPOSITION: COMPARISON & CONTRAST, featuring Traditional and Experimental works by current Archway Artist Margaret Scott Bock &

Former Archway Artist Ann Bellinger Hartley May 7 - June 2, 2016 2305 Dunlavy St. Houston, TX 77006 The artists will be on site to visit with guests during the gallery opening reception on

Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 5 – 8 p.m. with an Artists’ Talk beginning at 6:30 p.m. This show is a collaborative eort by two artists who have played pivotal roles in the gallery’s 40-year history. At 90 and 80 years of age, long-time friends Bock and Hartley are still creating new works of art on a regular basis.

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scene HOUSTON COMBINES HUNDREDS OF AMAZING THINGS TO SEE AND DO WITH COUNTLESS WAYS TO SEE AND DO THEM. EVERY DAY IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE SOMETHING YOU’LL NEVER FORGET, SO DON’T WASTE A MINUTE. Experience the wonder of the underwater world as you tour the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit. Discover 400 species of marine life. Touch sea creatures and more at Discovery Rig and catch a glimpse of the magnificent white tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple.

Be sure to enjoy a dining adventure at Aquarium Restaurant as well as (for separate admission) Shark Voyage, rides and games.

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MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY

”Any day above ground is a good one.”– the slogan of Houston’s National Museum of Funeral History, which celebrates life by showing how we honor the loss of it. The museum displays the country’s largest collection of funeral artifacts, ranging from 19th-century horse-drawn hearses to memorabilia from Michael Jackson’s memorial service. Featured in its collection is JFK’s original eternal flame, a diverse array of of funeral programs, and a collection of beautiful hearses. There is much to catch your eye, but look out for the Snow White-inspired glass casket and the con built for three

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THE ARENA THEATRE Grab your friends and experience an artistic journey with REMOTE HOUSTON. A computer generated voice sets you out on a trail through the city, guiding your movement through an interactive pedestrian-based live art experience. Move about places normally unseen as you share a secret view of the city. Experience the element of surprise while wearing headphones as a computerized voice tells you where to go and what to do. Go to www.alleytheatre.org or, to purchase by phone call 713.220.5700. Performance requires moving on foot about the city. Wear appropriate clothing for weather, and bring your own water bottle if desired. Arrival instructions, including a suggested public transit route to the starting point of the event, will be included with your ticket confirmation.

The Arena Theatre stands as one of the city’s oldest and most unique venues for live music and entertainment with its signature feature - the revolving stage. The combination of this rotating stage and the fact that no seat is further than 60 feet away, ensures that no matter where you sit in the Arena Theatre, the viewing will be optimal. A sampling of upcoming shows includes: May 8th, Faith Evans & El DeBarge, May 13th, Legacy Championship MMA Fight, & May 14th, Loretta Lynn.

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THE MENIL COLLECTION Works of art include antiquities, Byzantine and medeval art, tribal cultures, 20th-Century painting and sculpture with particular emphasis on Surrealism.

1515 Sul Ross.

713-525-9400. www.menil.org *Las obras de arte incluyen antigüedades, arte bizantino y medieval, culturas tribales, pintura y escultura del siglo XX, con énfasis particular en el Surrealismo.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON 1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004 Times: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m., Noon & 1 p.m. Sunday: 1, 2 & 3 p.m. Additional

Thursday night performances at 6:30 & 7:15 on June 11 and July 2, 16, & 30 WELCH CHEMISTRY HALL It’s chemistry made fun!

Interactive exhibits let you learn about everything from the human body to how a television can operate under water.

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE One Hermann Circle 713-639-4600.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON – BAYOU BEND COLLECTION Bayou Bend Collection

SIGHTS  and Gardens One Wescott St. 713-520-2600 bayoubend@mfah.org Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; Closed Mondays

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-theart education and rental spaces, Bayou Bend has established its place in the continually growing cultural arts scene of Houston.

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

CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM

5216 Montrose 713-526-3129 www.camh.org Major local and nationally renowned artists’ works, post 1945 American art, film, concerts and lectures by exhibiting artists. Open Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun. 12-5pm.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON 1001 Bissonnet 713-526-1361 www.mfah.org Open Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm; and Sun., 12:15-6pm.

Fabulous sculpture garden, European and American masters of renown, African and Egyptian artifacts and a collection of Remington westerns.

HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORAY CRAFT 4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 Times: Tues.–Sat.: 10 am – 5 pm, Sun: 12 pm – 5 pm, Closed Sundays,

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This outdoor exhibition explores work by students in the MFAH Glassell School of Art’s “Special Topics: Ceramics in the Environment” course.

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MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE Cinco de Mayo at Miller featuring Los Folkloristas May 1, 7 p.m.

Houston Ballet: Season Selections May 6, 7, & 8, 8:00 p.m.

Las Cafeteras May 13, 8 p.m H-Town Get Down May 14, 8:00 p.m.

Tosca May 20 & 21, 8:00 p.m.

Dancinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Street Motown & More Revue May 26, 27, 28, & 29, 8:15 p.m.

With over 35,500 square feet of exhibition space the National Museum of Funeral History is the largest educational center on Funeral Heritage in the United States and perhaps the world. This museum houses the largest collection of funereal artifacts in the U.S. The numerous exhibits trace the history of funeral services, displays historic hearses and provides memorabilia from funerals of the famous, such as Martin Luther King Jr.,

John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley. Â&#x201E;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 oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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SIGHTS ď § Â&#x201E;THE HEALTH MUSEUM 1515 Hermann Dr. 713-521-1515 thehealthmuseum.org Interactive museum for all ages features: a walk-through tour of the Amazing Body Pavilion, hands-on science classes in the DeBakey Science Learning Center, films and special programs in the McGovern Theater; and interactive discovery carts. 9am-5pm, Tues.-Sat; Noon-5, Sun; extended free hours on Thurs., 2-5pm. Adm $6; children 4-12, students and senior citizens, $5.

NATURE Â&#x201E;HOUSTON ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER A 155-acre wildlife sanctuary that contains 5-1/2 miles of

self-guided trails under a forest canopy, around ponds and through a swamp of recreated coastal prairie.

Daily 8:30am-6pm.

4501 Woodway Drive.

713-681-8433. *Este refugio silvestre de 155 acres contiene 5,5 millas de sendas de auto-guĂ­a bajo una bĂłveda forestal, alrededor de las lagunas, y a travĂŠs de un pantano de llanura costal recreada.

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ON THE WATER Â&#x201E;Battleship Texas 3527 Battleground Rd. 281-479-2411 The San Jacinto Battleground, home of the U.S.S. Texas, veteran of two World Wars, and a dozen campaigns.

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MUSEUMS THE NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM has a lot of stu. 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

most colorful butterfly species, flying through the balmy air, hovering over flowers or sipping fruit juice – and occasionally, landing on visitors!

ON & UNDER THE WATER 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.

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.

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SPACE CENTER HOUSTON is the visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

It’s the product of the joint eorts 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

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 o in Kids’ Hall, including the widely popular New Year’s Noon - Houston’s longest running New Year celebration for children.

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Stogies World Class Cigars has some of the best-trained cigar connoisseurs to aid you in your selection. Stogies constantly strives to make sure your visit is excellent and memorable. Bring your friends, light up a cigar and enjoy life at Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston.

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CIGAR LOUNGE STOGIES 6100 Westheimer #102 713-783-5100 stogiesoouston.com Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston has a vast selection of Premium Cigars, and an atmosphere that is unmatched for the distinguished cigar aficionado. One of the nation’s largest humidors, with over 7000 dierent cigars. Cigar accessories, of course, and a full line of humidors to match every budget. Need a unique gift? Stogies oers fine laser engraving, from wood to glass to personalized cigars, while

you wait. Guests enjoy full sports programming on three plasma TV’s, wireless internet, and fax service.

GALLERIES PERIMETER GALLERY 2365 E. Rice Blvd.

713-521-5928 www.perimiterart.com.

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 oering Corporate and Personal Art Consultation.

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EDWIN WATTS GOLF 5395 Westheimer 713-627-2411 www.edwinwattsgolf. com.

Edwin Watts Golf has all the golf equipment you need to 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!

JEWELERS BOX & BOX CUSTOM JEWELERS 2514 Rice Blvd / 713266-7783 www.boxandboxjewelers.net

Located in the Rice Village area, a full service jewelry store that excels in personal service providing a safe, comfortable shopping experience. Convenient parking at the front door. Fine Gems, Infinity Diamonds, Quality Time Pieces, Custom orders on request..

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.

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Friendly sta helps make your shopping a pleasure. Open MonSat 10am-9pm.

LIMOUSINE SERVICE MERLO’S CHARTERS AND LIMOUSINE 713-742-0774 / 1-866367-5466 www.merloscharters. com Providing the best in luxury transportation for all occasions, nights out on the town, bachelor(ette) parties or airport transfers.

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SHOES BRUCETTES 1725 Post Oak (@ San Felipe) 713.993.0022 www.brucettes.com “The shoes you want on you”. Brucettes Shoes oers 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.

SHOOTING RANGE TOP GUN RANGE 5901 Beverly Hill 713.779.GUNS (4867)

www.topgunrange.com Located in the Heart of the Galleria Area, Top Gun of Texas is Houston’s finest indoor gun range and handgun training center with 15 shooting lanes available for practice, training and qualification. Courteous and professional sta will make your visit safe and enjoyable. The spacious retail area includes new and used firearms along with holsters, knives, gun safes, flashlights and range bags..

SPORTING GOODS ORVIS 5727 Westheimer Road 713.783.2111

Shop mens clothing, women’s clothing, fly rods, fly reels, dog beds, home furnishings, travel clothes, gifts, and hunting gear. Orvis is the oldest mail order company in the USA and has been outfitting our customers for the sporting traditions since 1856.

WESTERN WEAR CAVENDER’S BOOT CITY Shop on-line at cavenders.com 800-696BOOT for the nearest location When visiting Houston take home some real souvenirs.

Houston’s complete western wear outfitters, with 12 stores in Houston.

Vast Selection.

Impeccable atmosphere. perfect gifts for the aficionado 6100 Westheimer, #102 713.783.5100 www.stogiesofhouston.com

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From Zagat Touted as “excellent in every respect”, American offers “varied selections” of “unusual fish species” that “always taste from”; “reasonably quiet for a Houston look with clean lines and muted colors, dinner” or “special occasion.”

this “top-tier” Galleria-area New mains and more including game and fresh out of whatever sea they came restaurant” and sporting a contemporary it’s a “great choice for an expense-account

The NEW location in the heart of the prestigious Galleria area features the perfect ambience for business gatherings, elegant private gatherings or al fresco Patio dining. Whether you are seated in our stunning bar area with the elevated fireplace or on The Patio on the Boulevard by the waterfall, you’ll enjoy a spectacular view and a fine dining experience.

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EVERY CUISINE, EVERY BUDGET, EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD, HOUSTON’S RESTAURANT SCENE HAS YOU COVERED. FROM FINE DINING TO CLASSIC COMFORT FOOD, YOUR VISIT IS SURE TO BE IN GOOD TASTE. We invite you to visit the recently completely renovated Palm Restaurant, a Houston tradition, in the heart of the Galleria area. Guests are in for a treat as the restaurant has not just been remodeled, but rather rebuilt in nearly every aspect from the ground up with sensitivity to nostalgia and tradition. There is a larger footprint, a new lounge, new lunch menu items and a beautiful new dining room, lounge and patio. The Palm’s philosophy is simple: Treat guests like family, serve great food, and always exceed expectations. That philosophy was born in 1926, when Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi opened the first Palm in New York City, sharing their commitment to quality and generosity with every guest. The restaurant became a legend, and the spirit lives on – a place to not only enjoy an excellent meal but also catch up with old friends, meet new ones, close business deals, and celebrate family milestones.

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BUFFALO GRILLE

Bualo Grille features wonderful all-day breakfasts (from tall stacks of pancakes to authentic Tex-Mex) that bring in the crowds to this unpretentious favorite in West University and Briargrove.

Bualo Grille also dishes up American fare for lunch and dinner; they’re kid-friendly and homey too, more reasons they’re always busy.

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TRULUCK’S

Escape to Truluck’s, a getaway for the senses. Savor the freshest Crab, direct from Truluck’s own fisheries. Delight in the freshcatch seafood menu or select tender, juicy steaks prepared to perfection. Then complement it all with delicious wines by the glass and bottle. Don’t miss the fabulous Half Price Cocktail Hour... from 4 to 6pm MondayFriday in the Stone Crab Lounge!

Enjoy half-price Cocktails, featured wines and appetizers along with live entertainment, every Monday through Friday. Crab lovers, join us as fresh Florida Stone Crab season is back at Truluck’s!

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GUADALAJARA DEL CENTRO

Guadalajara del Centro has long been Houston’s home for fine Mexican food and has become the popular downtown destination for Tex-Mex. With a solid reputation for creative cuisine, dishes range from traditional fajitas to tasty seafood entrees with a Southwestern kick. With specialty margaritas, a festive atmosphere, and the second story Agave Lounge, Guadalajara is the perfect spot to grab happy hour with friends, Monday through Friday from 2-7 PM.

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AMERICAN HARD ROCK CAFE 502 Texas (Bayou Place) 713-227-1392 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.

,Lamb, Pork and Beef served to you table side Along with a exquisite salad bar with over 30 items including exotic cheeses, assorted fresh vegetables, and variety types of house made salads all served with the passion and tradition of a lavish Brazilian Steakhouse.

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CHAMA GAÚCHA 5865 Westheimer 713.244.9500 chamagaucha.com Experience the taste of Southern Brazil featuring 14 dierent cuts of meat. Chicken

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 coee. 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.

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MASRAFF’S 1753 Post Oak Blvd., 713.355.1975 masras.com Father-and-son owners Tony and Russell Masra oer contemporary American and Continental Cuisine with a touch of Southern Europe. The seafood, fowl, homemade pastas, lamb, beef and seasonal game will

SPINDLETOP

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ITALIAN AMALFI RISTORANTE ITALIANO & BAR 6100 Westheimer 713-532-2201 www.amalfihouston.com Sample a taste of coastal Italy in this Galleria Area Trattoria from Salerno native Giancarlo Ferrara. Classic Italian dishes such as fresh seafood, vivid citrus, and cozy olive oil in addition to fresh pastas, an assortment of meats, family-made cheeses, pasta, pizza, risotto and whole fish. Cleanly crafted cocktails and the allItalian wine list features seafood friendly wines by the glass or bottle.

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 DINING MEXICAN GUADALAJARA MEXICAN BAR & GRILL 9799 Katy Fwy./713461-5300, 2925 SWFwy./713-942-0772, 27885 I-45 North/713362-0774, 1201 San Jacinto 713-650-0101 Houston’s home for fine Mexican food.

Enjoy favorites like fajitas, enchiladas and spicy campeche, or choose from one of many unique creations.

With four locations in the Houston area, you are never too far away from a great meal in an authentic “Hacienda Style” atmosphere.

STEAKS 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. This spectacular 13,000-squarefoot eatery boasts soaring windows that overlook the swanky Galleria skyline and a second-story mezzanine with its own bar.

beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served sizzling hot at your table. Also on the menu: select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, and seasonal specialties like foie gras, bualo strip & scallops.

An extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines.

SHULA’S STEAK

JIMMY G’S 307 N. Belt E. 281-931-7654 Fresh Gulf seafood prepared in the Louisiana tradition. Specialties include crawfish ettouffé, fresh snapper and seafood gumbo.

HOUSE 1200 Louisiana 713-375-4777 Shula’s Steak House, themed after Don Shula and the 72 Dolphins, serves “The SHULA CUT®,” Premium Black Angus Beef, the Best Beef Money Can Buy. Come for an unforgettable experience.

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over 87 years, The Palm Restaurant’s redesigned location offers Prime aged steaks, jumbo lobsters, and Italian favorites for which it is renowned. Classics, complemented by new menu items, can be enjoyed in a new dining room or a beautiful outdoor patio. The Palm’s philosophy remains the same: treat guests like family, serve great food, and always exceed expectations.

TRULUCK’S STEAK & STONE CRAB 5350 Westheimer 713-783-7270 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.

Located at 6100 Westheimer, The Palm’s newly revamped Houston location offers seating for more than 300 patrons, extensive private dining options and a beautiful outdoor dining patio.

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Jack Doyle, aka “The Gorgeous Gael”, was a young man who left Ireland and became a household name as a heavyweight boxing contender, an actor, and a beautiful tenor on both sides of the Atlantic. In honour of his name, Peter Kingston & David Roche (also from Co Cork in Ireland), came together to bring a new concept of an Irish bar to America – a sharper, edgier, brighter design with a strong emphasis on exceptional food, exquisite cocktails, a strong Whiskey oering and a fantastic array of domestic and crafted beers. The Gorgeous Gael represents everything that is truly great about modern Irish entertainment culture – premium customer service, exceptionally creative, top quality food, adventurous, sophisticated drinks and the best musical entertainment in the world. One thing that has not changed is the Irish spirit of hospitality, and the friendship and camaraderie that is unique to the Irish pub environment.

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Scores is the premier club in Houston. Modern atmosphere and stunning stage shows bring a new level of excitement and passion. Scores has it all: a cutting edge design, 14 LED TVs always tuned to the big game and every Pay-Per-View UFC fight, a full gastro-pub menu, a state-of-theart sound system, and of course, our dazzling girls. To top it all o, Scores’ is the perfect place for parties of all kinds: bachelor parties, divorce parties, and even corporate events. There are many clubs in Houston, but only a Scores experience can give you the best in entertainment this great city has to oer.

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Richmond Arms is a lively, oldfashioned pub, complete with seasonal brews, too many beers on tap to count and a bevy of Celtic accents ringing throughout the establishment. Even during the week, an evening here feels like an Irish beer advertisement, “Lots of British nationals” feel at home in this “authentic” Briargrove area pub that some claim is the closest thing to England “this side of the big pond”; “wood beams and red accents” and a “friendly sta” greet “serious game fans”, who come for the “great beer selection” and pub grub, plus darts and regular trivia nights.

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HARD ROCK CAFE

Located in Houston’s dazzling theater district, a 35-foot replica of the Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Gibson Firebird guitar lights the way to the most exciting restaurant in the city. Hard Rock Cafe Houston is located near Bualo Bayou, just a short distance from top Houston attractions including the Downtown Aquarium-Houston, Bayou Music Center, Wortham Theater Center, and The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Hard Rock Cafe Houston oers world class service and an expansive menu of your favorite American cuisine . Choose from classic entrees , juicy Legendary® Burgers, and fresh, crispy salads.

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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT SCORES 6340 Westheimer @ Winrock /713-364-1220 scoreshouston.com A club for any type of night out you desire. cutting edge design, Houston’s most exciting VIP rooms, 14 LED TVs always tuned to the big game, a full gastro-pub menu, full bar featuring a wine and champagne menu, and of course dazzling dancers.

THE RITZ CABARET 10520 Gulf Freeway @ Edgebrook (just S. of Hobby Airport) 713.944.6445 ritzhouston.com Over 20,000 square feet of adult entertainment, sports bar and restaurant.

Complimentary 100 foot International Buffet. All major sporting events & PPV events, video games and pool tables. Open 11am-2am Mon.-Sat 6pm-2am Sun.

AMERICAN CULLEN’S AMERICAN GRILLE & WHISKEY BAR 11500 Space Center Blvd.

281.991.DINE cullenshouston.com Texas’ finest whiskey bar, boasting approximately 500 dierent labels, including some of the world’s oldest and rarest scotches and bourbons

IRISH THE GORGEOUS GAEL 5555 Morningside Dr (in Rice Village)

832-667-8321 thegorgeousgaelbar.com It’s everything that’s great about modern Irish – premium customer service, exceptionally creative, top quality food, adventurous drinks and the best musical entertainment in the world. A large Irish whiskey and wine selection, & 33 beers on tap. A lighter, brighter Irish bar that’s the perfect setting for a corporate happy hour, date, or night out with friends.

PUBS RICHMOND ARMS 5920 Richmond Ave. 713-784-7722 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.

THE KING’S HEAD PUB 1809 Eldridge Pkwy.

832-379-1000 An English pub harking from Royal Britannia, complete with dart boards and rooker, beer on draught, bottled domestics and imports, and classic pub fare.

SPORTS BAR & GRILL ROOKIE’S 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.

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BUSINESSMAN’S LUNCH BUFFET Visit us Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm to enjoy our Businessman’s Lunch Buffet. This complimenttary buffet is a Treasure’s tradition!

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UN-RUSHED HOURS Our weekly un-rushed hours are 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday through Friday. Drink prices for domestic beer and well drinks are only $3.75, perfect for relaxing after a tough day at work.

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