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If you haven’t stopped by the Houston Pavilions recently, now is a great time to check out all the high fashion, trendy eateries and exciting entertainment. And with their latest opening, Cork Wine Bar, the downtown destination continues to defy economic odds.
Over the last year a half dozen restaurants have opened their doors at Houston Pavilions. From the sizzling steaks at III Forks and fresh seafood at McCormick & Schmick’s to the homey cheese grits found at House of Blues’ Gospel Brunch, Houston Pavilions is the place for dining – and more.
It’s also the place to party. At Andalucia, diners mix sophisticated tapas with live Flamenco dancing. Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge is super-fun for that first (or second) date, the House of Blues is always a good bet for live music aficionados (catch Everclear and Anvil there this weekend) and Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar is simply a raucous good time for everyone.
Need a
new ‘do? Clique
Salon is open Monday through Saturday and their expert
colorists and stylists are highly  trained in the latest techniques. And through
the rest of this month you can wash away your winter doldrums and take
advantage of an amazing promotion. To celebrate the salon’s one-year
anniversary at the Houston Pavilions, come in for a cut
or color and receive a $100 gift certificate.
Don’t forget that
retailers such as XXI
Forever, BCBGMAXAZRIA and Books-A-Million are perfect for whiling away a lunch
hour or picking up the perfect outfit for a night on the town.
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Downtown's pick {of the week}
 Whatever you’re craving, Table 7 Bistro, 720 Fannin at Rusk, has the answer. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Table 7 Bistro also has a fantastic weekend brunch available from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. with $2 mimosas. Try their migas, chicken fried chicken with toast and gravy or their new original brunch Moof with ham, salami, mozzarella and olive relish on Gambino bread topped with two eggs and served with country potatoes and crispy bacon – yum!
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Home run!
 The Heritage Society is appealing to baseball lovers with two great events this week. First up is a noontime Hill/Finger Lecture on Thursday, January 21. Houston Astros archivist Michael Acosta will cover the history of baseball in Houston, beginning with the Houston Buffs through the Astros of today. The presentation is free to members and $5 for the general public. Then on Sunday, January 24, gather up the family for a free Heritage Family Day, featuring local baseball memorabilia, a scavenger hunt, baseball crafts and activities.
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Read all about it
 New York Times bestselling author David Wroblewski comes to Houston this week courtesy of Inprint Houston. Wroblewski burst onto the literary scene in 2008 after his debut, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, was published. He will read from the popular novel on Monday, January 25 at the Alley Theatre. General admission tickets are available online for just $5.
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Lavish production
 Renowned soprano Patricia Racette makes her debut as the passionate Floria in Puccini’s timeless drama, Tosca. Created especially for the Houston Grand Opera, this new production runs Friday, January 22 through Sunday, February 7 at the Wortham Theater Center.
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Performance art
 DiverseWorks presents the U.S. premiere of The Voyeur on Thursday, January 21; Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23. In this performance installation by Australian-based Company Clare Dyson, audiences are expected to be more than passive viewers. Seats on the stage surround the set and are situated in front of specially designed “peepholes,” giving each person their own experience.
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In high def
 Don’t miss the Houston Symphony's The Planets – An HD Odyssey on Thursday, January 21; Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24 at Jones Hall. Celebrated producer/director Duncan Copp has assembled state-of-the-art, high-definition images from NASA’s exploration of the solar system to accompany Holst’s exciting, cosmic score, along with commentary by the world’s leading planetary scientists.
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Calling all collectors
 The 24th annual TRISTAR collectors show will be at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Friday, January 22; Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24. The show features displays of everything from vintage cards to sports autographs. To learn more about the sports stars who will be on hand, such as Colt McCoy, Joe Montana and Michael Oher, check out their Web site.
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Live music
 Everclear rocks the House of Blues at the Houston Pavilions with special guest Clayton Senne on Saturday, January 23. Anvil takes the stage there on Sunday, January 24.You can also jam at the Last Concert Café, where their Sunday acoustic sessions run from noon until 5:30 p.m.
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Sports action
 The Houston Rockets take on Chicago on Saturday, January 23; Atlanta on Monday, January 25 and Denver on Wednesday, January 27 at Toyota Center.
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Week of
January 21 - 27, 2010 |
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