Eaters experience bacon a little differently at BRC Gastropub. For example, eatery's signature cheddar biscuits come slathered in bacon jam, instead of crowned with crispy strips. You can order one for yourself or an entire box of them to-go—along with a growler of beer. Because in addition to creating reimagined versions of comfort food, BRC's staff also pours rare craft beers, more than 28 at a time (plus 25 bottled varieties).

Both local microbrews and nationally applauded craft suds come from the taps at BRC. The drafts rotate all the time, but you'll often find everything from a Sierra Nevada IPA to Karbach Weisse Versa Wheat, brewed right in Houston. BRC also keeps some brews in the cellar, debuting them in limited batches. You can always expect a new trending brew to accompany your cheddar biscuits, which you can order with fried chicken. Or pair your pint with a pub burger, vegan falafel burger, or starter like fried Gulf oysters.

BRC Gastropub
519 Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-2233
www.brcgastropub.com/index.php
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Wishing all the moms out there a wonderful day!

We look forward to the warmth of summer, and we’re always surprised when the first snowfall hits, but what actually causes the Earth’s changing seasons? There are a number of different forces at work to make the leaves fall and the spring flowers bloom. Here are some facts about how the seasons change.

It’s not because the Earth is closer to the sun in the summer.
While this is a common belief, it’s simply not true. The Earth’s orbit is not perfectly circular and yes, the Earth is closer to the sun at certain times of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, however, it’s actually winter when the Earth is closest to the sun, and vice-versa.

Earth’s tilted axis causes the seasons to change.
Earth has an imaginary pole that slices down its center, and it marks where the axis hits. The planet spins around this pole, but its uneven tilt causes different parts of the Earth to feel the sun’s direct rays at different times of the year.

The seasons aren’t the same all around the world.
While most of us in America associate December with winter and July with summer, the Earth’s tilted axis means seasons differ all around the world. In December, it’s summer for everyone south of the equator because the sun shines directly on the Southern Hemisphere at that time.

What Causes the Seasons? [NASA]

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