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Close but no crown for Houston restaurateur in pork cook-off

By Janice Schindeler

Apr 5th, 2010 at 11:12 AM

The big regional pig-a-thon cook-off took place in Stillwater, Okla., over the weekend, and Scott Romano of Charlie Palmer restaurant in Dallas squeaked into first place by a hair on ...

Daily Review Cafe

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Angels of Hope luncheon and fashion show

Westin Galleria

Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:30 AM

The Friends of Child Advocates, an organization that trains and connects volunteers with children placed under protective care, is hosting the Angels of Hope Luncheon on Dec. 8. The luncheon ...

Room full of angels

Child Advocates salutes Janice McNair for philanthropy

By Shelby Hodge

Dec 10th, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Friends of Child Advocates packed the ballroom of the Westin Galleria Hotel on Wednesday with more than 600 women and a sprinkling of men, who turned out in force for ...

Partying Mayoral Style

Annise Parker celebrates her birthday with Italian cream cake, home improvement

By Caroline Gallay

May 18th, 2010 at 11:04 AM

Mayor Annise Parker turned 54 yesterday amidst the hubbub of a standard workday. Parker's staff surprised her late in the afternoon with cake — her favorite, Italian Créme — and ...

Fashion Statement

Beam me up: Mayor Parker's Star Trek attire

By Clifford Pugh

Mar 19th, 2010 at 12:03 PM

Is it just our imagination, or did Mayor Annise Parker emit a Star Trek vibe when she traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to lobby for the restoration of ...

Love is her drug

Tiger Woods' No. 1 mistress, Rachel Uchitel, gets $500,000 to join Celebrity Rehab

By Caroline Gallay

Jul 19th, 2010 at 11:01 AM

More like Rachel HOOCH-i-tel. ZING! But seriously. Tiger Woods' first recognized mistress (and later alleged homewrecker of David Boreanz), Rachel Uchitel, is joining the next season of Celebrity Rehab. What ...

Reaching new heights

A concert that will go over your head: Cirque de la Symphonie puts a circus in the air

By Nancy Wozny

May 26th, 2010 at 10:14 AM

Michael Krajewski readily admits he sometimes has trouble keeping the orchestra's eyes on him, especially when more exciting things are happening over their head. This weekend, Houston Symphony goes ...

Shelby's Social Diary

Everyone's a star, whether on stage at the Junior League or the Wortham

By Shelby Hodge

Feb 9th, 2010 at 11:24 AM

Two big nights of music — two completely different audiences and venues. But that is Houston, something for everyone. Let's begin with the high-brow, infinitely enjoyable Concert of Arias singers ...

Rave 'n' Rant

So many choices at Saturday farmers markets

By Janice Schindeler

Nov 23rd, 2009 at 9:19 PM

Saturday morning farmers' markets have sprouted quicker than, well, sprouts. Six years ago there were none in the city. Now there are four serious contenders—all functioning on the same ...

Tonight & Next Wednesday: A good cause & a private peek

War refugees woven into Houston's Community Cloth

By Janice Schindeler

Apr 21st, 2010 at 5:07 AM

As I travel the world, I collect women’s needlework. Intricately embroidered cuffs from Thailand, a black silk, red cross-stitched Palestine Bedouin wedding dress, and reverse appliqué molas from Panama ...

Shelby's Social Diary

Rockets' Clutch City Foundation scores big at Tux & Tennies gala

By Shelby Hodge

Mar 6th, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Talking about feeling vertically challenged. Even the 6-foot-plus folks strolling across the floor of Toyota Center Thursday night had to feel like peewees in the presence of the NBA pros ...

Rave & Rant

When food becomes the second language

By Janice Schindeler

Mar 2nd, 2010 at 8:44 AM

For my small farmer’s market business, I have space in a kitchen where the rest of the work force is Vietnamese, Burmese, Mexican or Guatemalan. I never know what ...

Black-tie birthday bash

Millions roll in for Baker Institute in celebration of James A. Baker III's 80th birthday

By Shelby Hodge

Apr 26th, 2010 at 10:22 AM

It was a lovefest in black-tie on the Rice University campus Saturday night when former Secretary of State James A. Baker III celebrated his 80th birthday with a fundraiser benefiting ...

Bring your own lawn chair

One tweet big: Locavores cook up ultimate backyard bash

By Janice Schindeler

Apr 22nd, 2010 at 8:22 AM

Out Standing In My Backyard — a grass-roots event that will benefit the Houston Food Bank while celebrating local food producers — started with a tweet. As fast as fingers could move ...

Retail Therapy

Before the Super Bowl: Shopping

By Heather Staible

Feb 5th, 2010 at 9:43 AM

Shopping odds and ends: Silver Lining at Rebecca & Drew If you’ve been looking for a silver lining in this whole recession mess, there’s good news from Lindsay Aronstein ...

Rave 'n' Rant

This Pastry Queen is Rather sweet

By Janice Schindeler

Feb 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 AM

With plenty of Texas charm, useful entertaining tips and clear concise recipes, former Houstonian Rebecca Rather’s third cookbook, Pastry Queen Parties: Entertaining Friends and Family, Texas Style, proves a ...

Rave 'n' Rant

A down home-style New Year in Marathon

By Janice Schindeler

Jan 5th, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Lucky me, I have a sister who lives in Marathon. Wilma’s life in this tiny, remote, quiet town near Big Bend mesmerizes me. Out there in nowhere, she can ...

Rave 'n' Rant

Drinking it in at Branch Water Tavern — my favorite new restaurant

By Janice Schindeler

Dec 14th, 2009 at 5:43 PM

I like a sleeper—someone or something of which I expect little that then takes me happily by wondrous surprise. And right now, a mere four weeks into service, I ...

Rave 'n' Rant

Hallelujah! Here's the perfect "foodie" holiday gift — and it's cheap

By Janice Schindeler

Dec 7th, 2009 at 5:48 PM

I've got the "Hallelujah Chorus" raging through my head. Thanks to a shopping trip to the 99 Ranch Market (it's a new Asian supermarket that replaced the shuttered ...