Resident Glow Pool Party Saturday sept 19th
September 16, 2015 by
m5250Residents are invited to join #glowparty 7pm to 10pm saturday sept 19th @m5250
Huynh: Vietnamese Fare Flavors on the Gulf Coast
September 16, 2015 by
Bite into the crispy spring rolls or savor the delicious broth of a splendid vermicelli bowl at Huynh, a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant that's been part of Houston's dining scene for more than a decade. Consistently named one of Houston's best Vietnamese eateries, Huynh complements its flavorful fare with an inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. Simple floral arrangements accent the lightly colored walls and carpet, creating a serene space to enjoy a meal with family or friends.
Authentic Vietnamese dishes here are replete with spice and texture. Come for lunch and feast on Huynh's mid-priced pho, a traditional Vietnamese soup that includes up to four meats of your choice. Dinner promises a feast of flavors when you order dishes like Dau Hu Xoa Thit Xay, a combination of diced tofu and ground pork with mushrooms, peppers, and onions to share with your favorite people.
Huynh Restaurant opens at 11 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Note that this popular eatery is closed on Sundays.
Huynh
912 St. Emanuel Street
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 224-8964
www.huynhrestauranthouston.com
www.yelp.com/biz/huynh-houston
Think Beyond the Bouquet With These Lavender-Centric Recipes
September 9, 2015 by
Though lavender is a flower, it’s also a deliciously fragrant herb that can be used to add flavor to many sweet and savory dishes. By simply cooking or garnishing with this beautiful flower, you can transform the taste of an entire dish. If you haven’t yet explored the culinary wonders of lavender, these two simple recipes will give you a bit of inspiration.
Lavender Shortbread [Food Network]
Shortbread is known for its rich, crumbly texture and buttery flavor, which makes it a perfect companion for the floral notes of lavender. This recipe uses only six simple ingredients and takes just 50 minutes to make, but after it’s complete your whole home will be filled with the sweet, delicious scent. Simply knead the ingredients together, adding dried or fresh lavender flowers, and bake in the oven until each bar reaches the perfect golden brown.
Pepita and Lavender Brittle [Martha Stewart]
Most brittle candies have a rich, caramel texture, but this particular brittle is uniquely earthy and fragrant. The recipe uses Martha Stewart’s basic brittle recipe to create a crunchy base, while the pepitas, or green hulled pumpkin seeds, offer even more texture. To top it off, dried lavender cooked throughout adds a floral flavor that only the small purple flower can provide.
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September 9, 2015 by
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Uchi: Contemporary Japanese Dining
August 25, 2015 by
Uchi offers elegant, modern fare in an atmosphere that works well for everything from a romantic date to a business dinner with new clients. This central Houston restaurant is inspired by Japanese flavors and techniques, though it serves seafood from around the globe in a series of small, shareable dishes.
You'll find traditional sushi and sashimi, like sea eel with orange and ginger or salmon belly with ikura, but you'll also find a number of unique options, like the "ham and eggs" sushi roll, which combines katsu pork belly with an egg yolk custard and espelette. Other menu items include things like smoked duck confit served with endives and bacon and tempura fried cauliflower, and regulars say you shouldn’t miss the crispy Brussels sprouts served with a squeeze of lemon chili. Finally, you should know that this place is popular and fills up during peak hours, so making a reservation is definitely the way to go.
Uchi
904 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-4808
www.uchirestaurants.com/houston
www.yelp.com/biz/uchi-houston
Get in Touch With Mother Nature at Bear Creek Pioneers Park
August 18, 2015 by
Whether you’re looking for a new place for your morning jog or an outdoor area where you can play pickup baseball with friends, you’ll find all types of outdoor activities at Bear Creek Pioneers Park. This spacious, well-maintained park spans 2,168 acres of beautiful Texas landscape, and it features convenient paved roads and parking lots that make it easily accessible for visitors.
Once inside the park, you’ll find miles of walking and jogging paths, as well as equestrian trails for horseback riders. Tennis courts and volleyball courts are perfect for a pickup game, while soccer, baseball, and softball fields offer places for local leagues to play. Take a visit to the small zoo to visit the emus, ostriches, and buffalo, then venture over to the wildlife habitat to check out the area’s local wildlife inhabitants.
Bear Creek Pioneers Park
3535 War Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 496-2177
www.visithoustontexas.com/listings/Bear-Creek-Pioneers-Park/20090
The Houston Zoo: Take a Tour of the Animal Kingdom
August 11, 2015 by
If you’re looking for a fun, year-round activity that the whole family will enjoy, a visit to the Houston Zoo is a dependable choice. This spacious zoo is well laid out to create an enjoyable walking route through all of the various animals’ areas, and it offers a close-up look at everything from the creepy, crawly reptiles to the large elephants and giraffes. The paved paths are lined with shady trees and greenery to make a hot Texas afternoon a bit more bearable (no pun intended), and there are a number of indoor animal houses that enable you to tour the zoo even during bad weather.
If you have small children, the Houston Zoo also features a Kids’ Zoo that includes a petting zoo, animal-themed play areas, and playful sea otters that always seem to put on a show of their own.
The Houston Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Free parking is available on Hermann Park Drive, but note that these free lots fill up quickly!
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 533-6500
www.houstonzoo.org
www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g56003-d266874-Reviews-Houston_Zoo-Houston_Texas.html
Resident Summer Cooler Party
August 4, 2015 by
Hope everyone had Great Time at our Summer COoler Party. Thank you to Chasing Houston, Favor , RADPAD, and Anhueser busch for making it happen. M5250 Raddest Pad of 2015!!!
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