We hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day celebrating with the ones you love!

If you’re looking for a great neighborhood hangout near M5250, Neil’s Bahr might be the place to go. This quirky bar has the same casual, welcoming feeling as your typical dive bar, but it’s also known for its collection of collectible comic books and old school video game systems that add even more fun to your visit.

Play a few rounds of Mario Kart or Mortal Kombat on the Super Nintendo and N64 systems while you wait for your drink, or kick back and check out the Star Wars or Lord of the Rings movies with the other movie fans in the bar. There are comic books lining all of the shelves against the walls, but you’ll also find an equally impressive selection of craft beers on tap. Neil’s Bahr even shows all of your favorite current television shows during its weekly viewing parties.

Neil’s Bahr
2006 Walker Street
Houston, TX 77003
(281) 352-7456
www.neilsbahr.com

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The trusty cast iron skillet is a mainstay in any home chef’s kitchen, but it’s also one of the most confusing items when it comes to its care. Should you wash it with water? Try a salt scrub? These chef-approved tips will show you exactly how to clean your cast iron skillet properly — and tell you which techniques you should never use!

• Never use soap. No matter what you do, never soak your skillet in soapy water. This removes the natural, nonstick coating that comes from frequent use and oil absorption.
• Clean it while still warm. This makes it much easier to remove food particles.
• Use a stiff brush. Using a stiff brush made of natural materials that won’t melt, run the skillet under hot water and give it a good scrubbing. This will remove food without stripping it of its natural oils and seasonings.
• Sprinkle on salt. To remove particularly built-up food particles, sprinkle coarse Kosher salt on the surface of the pan. Scrub it dry, and then run water over the surface to remove the salt.
• Dry. Dry your pan using a clean towel or by letting it sit on the stove on low heat.
• Season. Finally, apply a light coating of oil or shortening to lock in that lovely seasoning.

How To Clean and Season an Old, Rusty Cast Iron Skillet [Apartment Therapy]
Cleaning and Seasoning a Cast-Iron Skillet [Real Simple]
How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet [The Kitchn]

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