Don't forget, today is Cross Spin in the Fitness Center Spin Room at 5 p.m.! Please join our on-site personal trainer Chris Green for a complimentary high energy Cross Spin Class in the Spin Studio!
The Chocolate Bar: More Than Just Candies, But Everything Sweet
March 13, 2014 by
Indulge your inner choco-holic at The Chocolate Bar in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood. This sweet spot offers a wide variety of confections and treats including high-quality chocolates, cakes, cookies, ice cream, and more. Customers rave about the huge slices of cake, favorites include the chocolate Tres Leches and the Black Russian. If candy bars are more your style, don’t skip the Candylicious Junkyard cake made with several types of candy bars.
Unique ice cream flavors, like root beer float and toffee coffee, are generously scooped. On colder days sip on a mug of rich hot chocolate, or have it blended frozen for a summertime treat. There are plenty of high-top tables to enjoy your sweets. Customers find it great for date night, but it can be busy on weekends.
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W. Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 520-8599
http://theoriginalchocolatebar.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-chocolate-bar-houston
Resident Brunch!
March 12, 2014 by
Just a friendly reminder that our Resident Omelet Brunch is on Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Clubroom!
We hope to see you there!
New Facebook Sweepstakes! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!
March 7, 2014 by
To enter the Sweepstakes, Like our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends April 30th, 2014.
For mobile users ONLY, like our Facebook Page, and then click here to enter!
March Resident Events
March 7, 2014 by
Bark Park Grand Opening – Sat. 3/8/14 4-6pm
Resident Omelet Breakfast – Sat. 3/29/14 11am-1pm
March Dog of the Month
March 6, 2014 by
Name: Rudolph Bennett
Age: 6
Breed: Golden Retriever / Shar Pei Mix
Likes: Car Rides and Favorite food is Ice Cream & BBQ Chicken
Fun Meets Sustainability at Discovery Green
March 6, 2014 by
Discovery Green in downtown Houston is a newer urban park that hosts many cultural activities throughout the year, from art shows to weekends dedicated to activities for Fido. As it's name implies, Discovery Green is a "green" park. Not only does the park employ a high-efficiency irrigation system and solar panels, Discovery Green earned a Gold rating from the LEED Green Building Rating System for its use of sustainable building methods and energy conservation.
Now for the really fun stuff: This park is a great spot to mix up your exercise routine with free classes that range from yoga to hoop dancing. In summer, kids love cooling off in the splash park fountains, and in winter, the ice skating rink draws a crowd to downtown. If you work nearby, the park is great for a quiet outdoor lunch.
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77010
(713) 400-7336
http://www.discoverygreen.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/discovery-green-houston
Provisions: Stock Up in Houston
February 27, 2014 by
Provisions has won over diners with their fresh, flavorful menu, an open kitchen dining area and spacious terrace. Get your party started with a refreshing cocktail like the Highland with green chartreuse, tequila, sugar cane & lime. Add on a Bread & Cheese Plate or a wood-fired pizza with mozzarella, basil & tomato. Some yummy pasta dishes adorn the menu, as do meat entrees like Hanger Steak with spring onions, Suckling Pig Porchetta for Two and Ham’O’Day with mustard rye. Fish entrees include Curried Mussels with cauliflower, Shrimp Salad with celery-apple remoulade, and Big Eye Tuna with fennel. Save a spot in your tummy for a tantalizing dessert like Neapolitan Chocolate Mousse Cake.
Minutes from Domain at Kirby, Provisions is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Provisions
807 Taft Street
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 628-9020
http://www.yelp.com/biz/provisions-houston
How Many Calories Does Physical Activity Burn?
February 20, 2014 by
Physical activity of any kind is always good for you, but some activities are better than others. To find out which types of physical activity burn the most calories (and to see where your favorite exercises rank), check out these interesting facts from the USDA. Here's some of its highlights:
- The more a person weighs, the more calories he or she will burn.
- Physical activities are grouped into two types, rigorous and moderate.
- In one hour, an average man (5’ 10” and 154 pounds) will burn 330 calories from playing golf.
- In one half hour, that same man will burn 140 calories just from walking at a normal pace.
- Performing a more vigorous activity, like running or jogging, will burn 590 calories in an hour.
- If you only have 30 minutes, another vigorous activity like lifting heavy weights or playing basketball will still burn about 220 calories.
This chart proves that the smallest activities can really add up. Even if you only have a short amount of time or you’re feeling a bit tired, any type of physical activity is better than nothing at all.
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