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6 Letter From The Editor 8 Houston Events Calendar 9-10 Lifestyle Winners 11-15 Student Life Winners 12-13

Q&A With UH’s Best Student Leader

16-21 Entertainment Winners 18-19 Cactus Music Guide

20-21 A Tour Of Coog Radio 23-30 Food Winners

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COOGS CHOOSE

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With just a few weeks of this semester left to go, Cooglife is putting out its final issue of the 2018-2019 school year. And with that, my time as editor of this publication has finally come to an end.

I joined Cooglife as a staff writer back during my freshman year, and at the time, Cooglife had only been published one year prior. But boy does time fly! With the end of this issue, Cooglife will be entering its fifth year and volume.

Last year was my first year as Cooglife editor, and I had my hesitations about coming back after things didn’t exactly go the way I planned and we didn’t put out the quality of content I had envisioned us to when I initially applied for this position. But ultimately, not achieving the goals I put out and “failing” my first year made me want to come back this year, and I’m so glad that I did!

I’m leaving this magazine behind as a much more realized and defined publication than it was when I first came in, which makes me really excited to see where future editors take this publication with the new foundation I’ve set.

This issue is our Coogs Choose issue, which has a special place in my heart, as it was the first issue I was able to take over during my time as Cooglife Assistant Editor.

This entire issue is based off a poll that you guys voted in starting back in January, so it’s been several months in the making.

Think of it as your guide to navigating all of the best that Houston has to offer. Whether you’re looking for the best place to get drinks on a Friday night, or the best student organizations to join next semester, see what your fellow students chose as their top picks.

If this issue fills you with the much needed inspiration to join our staff, fill out an application through GetInvolved on Access UH, and you can write for us next semester, or even during the summer.

I hope you guys enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed making it, and I wish this magazine the best for the following years to come.

See you later Cooglife!☺

EDITORIAL Julie Araica, Executive Editor cooglife@thedailycougar.com Ambarina Zenab, Assistant Editor cooglifeassist@thedailycougar.com

COVER Fiona Legesse, Creative Director ame@thedailycougar.com

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Best Car Dealership Mac Haik Chevrolet

Looking for a car can be daunting, but Mac Haik Chevrolet has got you covered, with both a Katy and Sugarland location here in Houston. They have sales in both new and used cars, and are recognized for their great customer service and quality. With reliable and helpful financing options, Mac Haik Chevrolet is a great place to go if you’re in need of a new car.

2nd place: Sterling McCall Lexus 3rd place: West Point Lincoln

Best Bike Shop

Urban Bicycle Gallery If you’re in need of a new bike and accessories, or are wanting a reliable repairer, Urban Bicycle Gallery is your stop. They’ve got bikes for everyone — adults and kids. With a variety of bikes and accessories and a professional staff in downtown Houston, check out Urban Bicycle Gallery for your next bicycle purchase.

2nd place: Blue Line Bike Lab 3rd place: Bayou City Cycles

Best Resale Shop Goodwill

Your pick for Houston’s best resale shop is none other than Goodwill. There are around eight locations in the greater Houston area, so no matter where you’re at, there should be a store near you to shop at. If you’re looking to go thrifting after class, check out the Westheimer location in Montrose. This place is filled with vintage clothing gems as well as furniture and home decor, so no matter what you’re looking to get, Goodwill should have you covered.

2nd place: Flamingos Vintage Pound 3rd place: Buffalo Exchange

Best Off-Campus Apartment Aspen Heights

Aspen Heights are luxury, yet affordable apartments a short drive from campus, with lots of food and shopping right in its vicinity. Featuring modern layouts with many amenities, you’re guaranteed to enjoy your space.

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Best Sex Shop Adam & Eve

If you’re driving through Montrose, it’s almost impossible to miss the sex shop attached to the landmark Houston Tex-Mex joint El Real. That’s Adam & Eve, and they have everything you need for your erotic desires.

With a large array of sex toys and a helpful and knowledgeable staff, Adam & Eve is the place to go.

2nd place: Cindie’s 3rd place: Pleasure Zone

Best Comic Book Store Third Planet

If you enjoy reading comics and want to satisfy your inner nerd, Third Planet is the place to go! They’re a sci-fi and fantasy-based store with a variety of comics and collectibles. The shop has a vintage atmosphere and is great to check out if you enjoy anime, superheroes and classics.

2nd place: Bedrock City 3rd place: 8th Dimension Comics

Best Tattoo Shop 713 Tattoo

Looking to get inked or pierced? Check out 713 Tattoo! They’ve got experienced artists and high-quality piercers and jewelry, so that you can get the best results. They’re located in the Montrose area and stay open late. With high ratings and reviews, you’re guaranteed 10

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to love your new tats and piercings from 713.

2nd place: Assassin Tattoo

Best Smoke/Vape Shop The Vapor Lair

If you enjoy vaping, juuling or smoking, check out The Vapor Lair! They’ve got an enormous variety of different devices, juices, and flavors. Low on battery or misplaced your pod? The Vapor Lair has plenty of accessories and essentials too.

2nd place: Artisan Vapor 3rd place: Cloud 9 Smoke Shop

Best Place to Exercise Campus REC

The Campus Recreation and Welcome Center is no doubt the best place to work out — and it’s covered in your tuition too! The REC is an enormous facility with everything from treadmills

to a rock-climbing center. If you’re looking to get back into cardio or work on your core, come to the REC and get fit.

2nd place: YMCA Downtown 3rd place: LA Fitness

Best Sugar Land Hangout Sugar Land Town Center

At 1,400,000 square feet, the Sugar Land Town Center is a massive shopping center for students at the UHSL campus to hang out after class, or even grab lunch in between classes. The complex houses the Houston suburb’s city hall, and includes a massive fountain for people to sit around and catch a good breeze during the hot summer months. If you’re taking a class in Sugar Land over the summer or next semester, definitely stop by the Sugar Land Town Center.

2nd place: First Colony Mall

Best Fraternity

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon was nationally founded in 1856, and the UH chapter was established in 1991. Their motto is to “Rise Above,” and they continue to do that through their philanthropy and brotherhood.

2nd place: Alpha Sigma Phi 3rd place: Kappa Sigma

Best Sorority Delta Gamma

Delta Gamma was founded originally in Oxford, Mississippi at Lewis School in 1873. The UH chapter was initiated in 1956. Delta Gamma sisters are well known around campus for their spirit and service, and have given back to the community through their organization.

Best Place to Study

2nd place: Delta Zeta 3rd place: Chi Omega

2nd place: M.D. Anderson Library 3rd place: Cougar Grounds

The Nook

The Nook is a coffee shop located in the Cougar Den Plaza, which is right across the University Lofts. The Nook is well lit with a wonderful vintage and artsy vibe, with artwork up on the walls and wooden study tables and multiple couches around the shop. They serve lots of different coffees, teas, drinks and pastries. It’s open late and is a great hub for students to chill and get some homework done.

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Q&A with Mayra Castillo, UH’s best student leader 2nd place: Cameron Barrett 3rd place: Riley Green

Photo courtesy of Mayra Castillo

Cooglife: What are all the programs you’ve been involved in at UH? Mayra Castillo: During my time here at 12

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the University of Houston, I’ve been a part of Cub Camp as a camper, counselor and co-chair, the Student Program Board as the 2017 Comedy & Speakers

Chair, the Homecoming Board as the 2016 Director of Social Media & Assessment, 2017 Vice Chair, 2018 Chair and the Metropolitan Volunteer Program

as the 2018 Assistant Director of Membership!

CL: When/why did you decide to get involved on campus?

MC: Initially, it wasn’t in the plan to get involved given I wasn’t entirely sure of what I was capable of. Prior to my freshman year, I had the opportunity to attend Cub Camp in its inaugural year and fell in love with what it stood for and did for students, (and decided to) become a counselor.

Through Cub Camp, I met students who not only held the same passions as me, but also wanted to make an impact. From there, I was introduced into the Homecoming Board and the Student Program Board, and I worked my way up to every position I’ve held.

CL: What is your favorite part of being a student leader?

MC: The people. The students, staff, faculty and alumni I’ve gotten the chance to interact with really made the biggest impact. When things got hard, I always had a support system that held me up. I’ve also met some of my best friends through my involvement and I’ve learned so many things I wouldn’t have learned elsewhere.

CL: Why do you think it’s important to get involved on campus?

MC: Getting involved on campus is important because it’s our responsibility as students to know how and why things happen. There have been so many cases where students don’t understand certain processes and direct their anger toward the entities that aren’t responsible. By getting involved, not only are you giving yourself access to (knowledge on) how things happen, but you’re giving yourself a platform

and a voice to make the changes you want.

CL: What advice would you give to other students hoping to get involved on campus?

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Best Resident Hall Cougar Village 1

If you’re a freshman and living on campus, you already know that Cougar Village is the best dorm! Offered to first year students who choose to dorm, Cougar Village has a wonderful staff and community of Residential Advisers and residents. The halls host community events and socials, and living in Cougar Village is a great way to interact with people and make new friends in your first year at school.

2nd place: Cougar Place 3rd place: Bayou Oaks

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Best Academic Adviser Kevin Nguyen

Kevin Nguyen is a first year experience undergraduate academic adviser for the College of Technology Office of Student Affairs. He is available by appointment only, but absolutely worth it if you want a great advising experience.

2nd place: Carlo Deason 3rd place: Sandra Gold-Singleton

Best Resident Adviser Thomas Dwyer

Thomas Dwyer is a resident adviser at Cougar Village 1, and has been for the past three years. He is well-liked by all the residents on his floor for being a helpful, and chill RA. 2nd place: Micha Darby 3rd place: Fatema Janoowala

Best Student Organization Student Program Board

If you’ve ever seen fliers for cool events happening around campus, chances are they’re hosted by the Student Program Board, a group of students who work together to plan and coordinate fun events for students to attend.

2nd place: Society for Human Resource Management 3rd place: Public Relations Student Society of America

Best Teaching Assistant Seth Crawford

Seth Crawford is a graduate student in the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, and your pick for best teaching assistant. He also attended UH for his undergrad, where he was very involved on campus.

2nd place: Brianna Smallman

Best Professor Pricilla Tinsley

A lecturer at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, Pricilla Tinsley teaches four classes. She loves to be there for her students as a mentor in helping them achieve success.

2nd place: Marina Sebastijanovic 3rd place: Ann Cheek Mikol Kindle Jr./The TSU Herald

Best Student Athlete Corey Davis

Corey Davis is UH basketball’s guard with plans to enter the NBA draft. The senior is one of six players to compete in all 35 games, and has started all but five. In addition, he has made at least one 3-pointer in all but three games.

2nd place: D’Eriq King 3rd place: Galen Robinson

Best On-Campus Hangout Cougar Grounds

Cougar Grounds is a little on-campus coffee shop ran by the Hilton College and its students. It has a variety of wonderful hot and cold coffees and teas, as well as many breakfast and snack foods. With a wonderful atmosphere and lots of room to sit, it’s a popular place for students to hang out and study.

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Best Live Music Venue White Oak Music Hall

White Oak is a live music venue in the Houston Heights that boasts two floors and an outdoor lawn for performers big and small. The facility is relativelt new, and features clean, modern design and great acoustics for its performances.

2nd place: House of Blues 3rd place: Warehouse Live

Best Karaoke Kung Fu Saloon

Karaoke is just one of the many things there are to do at this Texas-based restaurant and bar. If you’re not in the mood to sing your heart out, don’t worry, Kung Fu Saloon also has arcade games, ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard and varioys board games for you to enjoy as well.

2nd place: St. Dane’s 3rd place: Christian’s Tailgate

Best Bowling Alley Lucky Strike

At night, this bowling alley is 21+, but if you’re of age it is definitely great for a night out. In addition to its 14 premium lanes, Lucky Strike has a lounge, dancing and DJs for you to enjoy as well.

2nd place: Main Event 3rd place: Student Center Games Room

Best Driving Range

Memorial Park Golf Course

This golf course is considered one of the best in the nation, and visited by more than 60,000 patrons each year.

With the newly renovated 600-acre space near Memorial Hospital, it includes a lighted driving range, and a huge clubhouse facility.

2nd place: Hermann Park Golf Course

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Best Club Barbarella

This vibrant dance club has themed nights for you to geek out over while you dance the night away, and plays videos along with its music. There are plenty of drinks here, and it features a patio for people to hang out at after a night of dancing.

2nd place: Spire 3rd place: 360

Best Place to Watch UH Away Games Pink’s Pizza

Pink’s Pizza is right on campus in the Cougar Den Plaza next to a variety of other restaurants. It’s got a dimly lit aesthetic and it’s a wonderful place for friends to hang out and watch games.

Pink’s serves freshly made pizza and has a bar as well.

2nd place: Calhoun’s Rooftop Bar and Grill 3rd place: Pluckers

Best LGBTQ Bar Crocker

This gay bar features live karaoke, DJs, a patio and a happy hour. It is known for its no-frills attitude and fun crowd.

And the best part is that it’s open seven days a week, so that if you ever need a Monday night pick-me-up, you know where to go.

2nd place: Guava Lamp 3rd place: Rich’s

Best Bar/Pub Axelrad

This quaint little bar in Midtown is a place where people gather. Whether they’re gathered to watch a movie at one of their movie screening nights, there to shop at one of their night markets or there to experience live music on their jazz Wednesday’s, it seems like

there is always something to do at this place. Come here if kicking back in a hammock sounds like a nice way to spend your night.

2nd place: Calhoun’s Rooftop Bar and Grill 3rd place: Pluckers

Best Sugar Land Bar Flying Saucer

For UH Sugar Land students trying to find a way to make the most out of their night after a long day of class, head no further than Flying Saucer.

This place hosts bands, events and the sort, and you can even join their U.F.O. club and get a free shirt and personal magnetic card. If you taste over 200 beers as a U.F.O. club member, you will even be immortalized in their ring of honor, and get to become an official Flying Saucer BeerKnurd.

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2nd place: Sig’s Lagoon 3rd place: Vinyl Edge

Navigating Cactus Music — tips from a former employee Writing by Russel Gardin | Photo by Tyler Scott | Layout by Julie Araica The time has come. You are ready to advance your love of music and take the next step — starting a record collection.

There are, quite literally, a lot of vinyl records out there. Your favorite band probably has something out on wax.

Cactus Music and Records is a store that might have one of their albums, too.

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As a former employee of the store, I present a guide to visiting the historic Houston music store, and more exorbitantly, beginning a new hobby.

Maybe you were gifted the Arctic Monkeys’ “AM” or Lorde’s “Pure Heroine” a few holidays ago. Or maybe you were even given the gift of a turntable, the holy machine that makes listening to this all possible. Perhaps you have none of that.

If so, record stores will soon be your best friend — or maybe your bank account’s kryptonite.

Cactus Music is one of the numerous record stores here in town, though they are one of the oldest and arguably the most well known.

With their location at 10 Portsmouth Street, Cactus Music is situated on the cusp of Montrose, while conveniently located right next to U.S. Route

59. The company began over 30 years ago, but this location has been their home for well over 10 years.

Walking in, you are immediately faced with a wall advertising upcoming in-store performances (more on that later), new releases and stuff happening elsewhere around town. They are very supportive of the city.

Next, you walk into the part of the store that houses CDs and the stage.

There are a lot of CDs to say the least.

For many, this is the preferred method of consuming music, and that is understandable. The medium is small and portable; you can shelve them nicely or toss them in the back of your car. You can leave that copy of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” in your car’s stereo for years, and occasionally remember it’s there.

The stage is centered along the back of the wall and has been the set-

ting of many notable shows, lectures and meet-and-greets. Everyone from Julian Casablancas to Charli XCX has hosted an event there. The music is usually free too!

As for signings, simply purchase a copy of the artist’s work and you will receive a wristband that ensures you get an autograph. Also, if you are of legal age, free St. Arnold’s beer is provided during most live shows.

Ok, now you go to the best part — the record room.

You enter in and begin to peruse the many new titles Cactus carries.

You find that new Kacey Musgraves album, pick it up, and head over to the used selection.

This was my favorite part, to be honest. Every day, new “used” inventory is placed in and up for grabs. I am a fan of post-punk and new wave 12” singles, and I have found so many

just by looking through these crates.

Techno, rap, country, yacht rock — it’s all there!

I recommend carving out an hour or so to get a good feel in.

You stay long enough until you catch the record bug and decide that vinyl is you. Then you make your way back to the register to check out (and say Russel sent you) before heading out.

But it doesn’t end there — you start coming back more and more and embracing the truly unique store that Houston is fortunate enough to have.

Cactus Music is a community-driven store with kind, truly knowledgeable employees who will be more than happy to help find what you are looking for. Who knows, a visit here may just turn you on to your next favorite band.

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An inside look at Coog Radio, your pick for best radio station 2nd place: News 88.7 3rd place: The Spot 95.7

Writing, photos, layout by Julie Araica In the late hours of the night, when most of the Center for Student Media has finished working for the day and the office is ominously empty, chances are that you’ll probably still see/hear traces of Coog Radio, UH’s only student-run radio station, and this year’s Coogs Choose winner for best radio station.

If you were to walk into the station, the first thing you’d see are the posters. There are posters everywhere in this small space, all collected over the years from various venues and album releases, curated into this small space.

The main room holds a desk with a computer and some chairs. The desk belongs to the station director, but is used by various members of the organization when needed. Along the shelf of the desk you will see cartoonish drawings done of various different faces you can expect to see hanging around the station on a day-to-day basis.

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members to sit at during board meetings, but most the time used by people to sit at during the heated music debates that occur here on an almost daily basis. This room is the place to hang for the most part.

To you right you will find the audio recording room where radio show hosts sit down to record live on air, streaming directly to Coog Radio’s website.

Some shows air late at night, past 10 p.m., and sometimes the hosts of these shows sit alone in this room to go live while the rest of the space around them is emptied of students.

To your left you will find a room that most students use to practice or mix music.

Late at night you can hear bands jamming out together, the sounds of their instruments a background noise throughout the rest of the office space.

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Best Margarita’s Pistolero’s

Pistolero’s is your place to go for latenight tacos, nachos and queso, and of course, margaritas. If you come during happy hour (before 8 p.m.) you can enjoy their delicious House Margaritas for $4 and their Milagro Margaritas for $5, so if you want a good margarita for cheap, you know where to go.

2nd place: El Big Bad 3rd place: Chuy’s

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Best Burger Burger Joint

If you’ve been hanging around the UH main campus long enough, chances are you’ve seen the Burger Joint food truck a good number of times. And while the food from their truck is delicious as an in-between-class snack, to get the full experience, you have to visit their Montrose dine-in location. These burgers are all hand-crafted with love and made with locally-sourced Texas beef. At their dine-in location you also get to try their delicious milkshakes, a perfect solution to your intense late-night cravings.

2nd place: Stanton’s City Bites 3rd place: Hopdoddy

Best Off-Campus Lunch Local Foods

If you’re looking for a great lunch place that’s also healthy and fresh, look no further than Local Foods! The restaurant has multiple locations around Houston and is popular for their sandwiches and salads. Local Foods supports local business by purchasing their fresh ingredients from local farms and produce in the Houston area.

2nd place: Whataburger 3rd place: Pho Saigon

Best Tacos

Torchy’s Tacos Torchy’s Tacos is native to Texas, and they’ve got some of the best tacos and queso in town. Each restaurant has the staple smiling cartoon devil with the catch phrase “Damn Good” written somewhere on the walls. Torchy’s has a variety of different tacos suitable for any diet, and also has a bar if you enjoy drinking as well. These tacos may look small, but they’re filled to the core and you’ll feel pretty full after a meal.

2nd place: Tacos A-Go-Go 3rd place: Velvet Taco

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Best Coffee Shop Blacksmith

Blacksmith is a cute aesthetic coffee shop with a variety of drinks and brunch items! It’s a wonderful place to hang out and study, and you can even get some cute photos too. Blacksmith sometimes hosts some fun events and you can even book them for your own private ones too.

2nd place: The Nook 3rd place: Blackhole Coffee

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Best Ramen Jinya

In the heart of Midtown you will find Jinya, a great place to enjoy delicious ramen into the late hours of the night.

This place is almost always busy — and for good reason too! Their ramen is widely considered some of the best in Houston, and they have options for any type of diet you may follow.

There’s also a bar for those of you 21+.

2nd place: Ramen Tatsu-ya 3rd place: Tiger Den

Best Sugar Land Restaurant Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co.

Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co. was founded in Sugar Land and is located there as well. True to its name, this restaurant is popular for its homemade pizza and waffles. There are so many differ-

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ent options on their menu, it may be hard to just choose one entree. It’s a great spot to get lunch and dinner with friends — after all, waffles aren’t just meant for breakfast!

2nd place: Naseeb Indian Restaurant 3rd place: Brandani’s Restaurant

Best Pizza

Frank’s Pizza Are you in need of a taste of New York style pizza? Then check out Frank’s Pizza in the historic district of Downtown Houston! Frank’s Pizza is hand-tossed, made from scratch, and uses fresh ingredients in their dishes. With affordable prices and a great environment, Frank’s Pizza is a wonderful place to eat at with friends and family.

2nd place: Pink’s Pizza 3rd place: Star Pizza

Best Local Brew 8th Wonder

In East Downtown, 8th Wonder is brewing craft beers in its dome-like warehouse (named after the astrodome which was nicknamed the “8th Wonder of the World”) for all beer enthusiasts to enjoy. If you’re looking for the perfect place to try fresh, flavorful brews, 8th Wonder will definitely be worth a visit.

2nd place: Saint Arnold’s 3rd place: Karbach

Best Vegetarian Food Local Foods

Best Tex-Mex Chuy’s

Chuy’s Tex-Mex is originally from Austin but they’ve expanded and there are quite a few locations down here in Houston. Chuy’s serves a myriad of fresh Tex-Mex dishes, all

inspired by Southern and Mexican heritage. Chuy’s has a wonderful atmosphere and outside patio, and it’s a great place to grab dinner with friends and family.

2nd place: Pappasitos 3rd place: El Tiempo

If you’re following a vegan or vegetarian diet and want to visit a place with more than just one item for you on its menu, then Local Foods is the place for you. Over here, they offer a gourmet selection of sandwiches and salads made with only the finest local ingredients.

2nd place: Lindiana’s 3rd place: Sunshine’s Vegetarian Deli

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Best BBQ

Best Crawfish

Best Cupcakes Crave

Ray’s BBQ

If you’re looking for some solid Cajun Food, BB’s Tex-Orleans is the place to go! They’re well known for their crawfish, but they have a variety of other seafood as well. BB’s has multiple locations in the Houston area, and it’s a great place to go to get a taste of New Orleans!

Crave Cupcakes has multiple locations around Houston and they’re popular for — you guessed it — their cupcakes!

They have a minimalistic layout in their shops and it’s a cute spot to go out with friends to. Crave serves a variety of freshly baked cupcakes and other sweets like brownies and cookies.

Ray’s BBQ Shack is a local Houston business located in the Third Ward and Riverside areas. They’ve got a variety of options for any appetite — from seafood to burgers or even just a side of fries. If you’re looking for a filling meal and a great atmosphere, Ray’s BBQ Shack is the place to go!

BB’s Tex-Orleans Cooking

2nd place: LA Crawfish 3rd place: Rajun Cajun

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2nd place: Sprinkles

2nd place: Killen’s BBQ 3rd place: Goode Co.

busted

HON. MIKE FIELDS

TRIAL LAWYER FORMER JUDGE

Hon. Mike Fields is an astute legal professional and veteran who has spent his life ensuring justice for those around him.

An experienced former judge and current trial lawyer, he has been a solid advocate for the Houston community. He is a community consultant for the Fort Bend District Attorney office and is of counsel at Flood, Lewis and Associates.

Being a strong adherent of criminal justice reform, he will be your steadfast advocate through tough times.

Of Counsel at Flood, Lewis and Associates & on criminal justice reform for Fort Bend County DA’s office 2019 Washington Ave Ste 211 Houston, TX 77007-6134 / (713) 791 2317 COOGLIFE // APRIL 2019

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Best Chicken Wings Pluckers

Pluckers was started by two UT students who wanted to be able to deliver more than just Chinese food and pizza to their dorms. Now, the chain has expanded all across Texas, and is a great late-night spot for those of you craving some good old chicken wings.

2nd place: Wingstop 3rd place: Buffalo Wild Wings

World vive,Bar Boheme offers an electric wine section, full bar with craft cocktails and beer, and wordly bites.

From an intimate date night to casual outing with close friends, Bar Boheme is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the evening 713-529-1099 together. Join us for our Saturday Mon-Tuesay 4PM-12AM and Sunday Brunch, featuring live Wed-Friday 4PM-2AM DJs and an all-day happy hour on Sat 11AM-2AM Sunday and Monday. You won’t Sun 11AM-12AM want to miss our Drag Brunch the second and last Sunday of every 307 Fairview, month. Come to Bar Boheme and Houston, TX 77006 discover Houston’s best bar!

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Numbers Houston’s largest & longest running alternative dance club and concert video quiet bar-famous for “Classic Numbers” EVERY friday! Students & No dress code. 18 + 300 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77006

713-521-1121 Tues., Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. (and other select events visit numbersnightclub.com)

Bearded Fox Brewing Co. We are simple people, who like GREAT BEER. We like beer we can taste. We want FLAVOR. We want HOPS. We want DELICIOUS!! We want beer you can experience. We brew beer the right way!

Come to NW Houston and try your next favorite beer!!

11729 Spring Cypress Rd. Ste. R Tomball, TX 77377

832-761-7928 Thurs/Fri: 4-10 p.m.

Sat: 2-10 p.m.

Sun: 2-9 p.m.

Del Mar Lanes It’s not how you bowl, it’s where you roll. Only bowling alley in TX with unreal bowling weekends. Only full-service pub & grill. Watch the ‘Stros, throw some balls, drink some brews. Just go to Del Mar. 3020 Magnum Rd. Houston, TX 77092

713-682-2506 M/T/Th: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Wed/Fri/Sat: 9 a.m.-midnite Sun: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

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