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Sip Something Sweet and Colorful at Nu Ice & Drinks

September 22, 2016 by

When you’re craving dessert in the Houston area but you’re tired of your usual ice cream spot, pay a visit to Nu Ice & Drinks. This unique sweet spot serves Asian-style shaved ice in flavors like lychee and green tea, and they taste even better when you drizzle them with egg pudding or sweetened condensed milk. You’ll also find fresh fruit toppings and boba balls that add a colorful flair and great flavor to any dessert. The portions are very large for the affordable prices, and it’s available in two sizes affectionately called the Hill and the Mountain.

Inside, Nu Ice & Drinks is stylish and modern, with a spacious ordering counter where you can watch as the employees prepare your shaved ice and even choose your own toppings from the colorful bar. In the dining area, there are a number of tables where you can sit and relax once you receive your dessert.

Nu Ice & Drinks
5901 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057
(832) 649-2266
www.nucafehouston.com

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Not Jus’ Donuts: More Sweets Than Meets the Eye

September 9, 2016 by

Just like its name suggests, Not Jus’ Donuts is a bakery that offers a whole lot more than your hole-in-the-middle breakfast treat. Whether you’re looking for a customized birthday cake for an upcoming party or a box of sweet treats to bring with you to the office, you’ll find every type of dessert at this friendly local bakery.

Stop in for breakfast and you’ll find sweet and savory creations like the decadent doughnut breakfast sandwich, or try something more traditional, like an egg croissant sandwich. Not Jus’ Donuts also offers its famous doughnuts by the dozen if you prefer something sweet in the morning. Order a customized cake for your next special occasion in the shape of a super hero, a glamorous handbag, or even a sports team's logo. You can also pick up a homemade pie to bring with you as a favor to your next get-together.

Not Jus’ Donuts
2020 Dowling St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 951-9211
www.notjusdonuts.net
www.yelp.com/biz/not-jus-donuts-bakery-houston

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Dance the Night Away at Howl at the Moon in Houston

September 1, 2016 by

Houston is home to quite a few great live music venues, but Howl at the Moon is a local favorite that stands out amongst the others. This lively bar, dance club, and music venue hosts some of the most exciting parties in the city, making it a go-to spot in the Houston nightlife scene.

The venue portion frequently books an eclectic array of local acts and nationally touring musicians, spanning genres from hip hop to pop and even hard rock. The spacious dance floor offers ample space for you to rock out to your favorite band or get down with your friends to a DJ spinning the latest dance tracks. Howl at the Moon is known for its 86-ounce buckets of booze, but the numerous bars also offer classic cocktails and a great selection of beers.

There are often elaborate parties for holidays like Halloween and New Years Eve, but it also makes a great place if you’re planning your own birthday or bachelor party.

Howl at the Moon
612 Hadley St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 658-9700
www.howlatthemoon.com

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Your Body Yoga and Pilates Center: Do Something Kind For Your Body and Mind

August 11, 2016 by

If you want to do something good for your body in the Houston area, try a class at Your Body Yoga and Pilates Center. This full-service yoga studio offers hot yoga classes in a room heated to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, aerial yoga classes using yoga hammocks suspended from the ceiling, and traditional Vinyasa flow yoga that is perfect for yogis of all skill levels. If you’re looking for a different type of workout, the Pilates and Barre classes will help you to tone, tighten and lengthen your muscles, as well as increase flexibility throughout the body. There are even ballroom dancing classes with private or semi-private instruction.

In addition to its instructional classes, Your Body offers relaxing massage therapy that aims to reduce stress, relieve pain and even lower high blood pressure. Combine a massage session with a beneficial yoga or Pilates workout and your body will surely thank you.

Your Body Yoga and Pilates Center
3605 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 874-0800
www.yourbodycenter.com

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Nothing Bundt Cakes: Treat Yourself to Something Sweet

August 4, 2016 by

The folks at Nothing Bundt Cakes know that few things in life are better than savoring a bite of sweet, delicious cake made with fresh eggs and real butter, so that's exactly what this Sugar Land bakery specializes in making. You'll find plenty of full-sized, 8- and 10-inch bundt cakes, which can be frosted and decorated however you like (they can even be stacked into a custom tiered cake for special occasions).

But the real specialties of Nothing Bundt Cakes are its single-serving "bundtlets" and bite-sized "bundtinis," each of which are sold by the dozen and come in your choice of 10 different flavors. Try ordering a dozen or two for your next party in a variety of flavors like red velvet (made with real buttermilk), pecan praline (studded with candied pecans), and classic chocolate (ask for chocolate chips to be added to the batter for an extra-decadent version).

Nothing Bundt Cakes
1531 Highway 6
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 491-2253
www.nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/tx/sugar-land
www.yelp.com/biz/nothing-bundt-cakes-sugar-land-2

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Treat Yourself to Cute Confections at Fluff Bake Bar

July 14, 2016 by

Fluff Bake Bar is a cute, local bakery that creates some of the most in-demand sweets in Houston, offering a creative take on classic desserts like cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies, and the namesake fluffernutters. Order a custom cake for a birthday or wedding from this stylish sweet shop and you’ll find a very large assortment of icing styles, cake flavors, and artistic designs to go on top. For a smaller, individual-sized cake, the shop’s cupcakes come in unique flavors like black velvet, Veruca Salt, and PB&J, and they’re even available by the dozen if you want to share with friends.

Fluff Bake Bar’s delicious delicacies are available at many popular coffee shops and cafes around town, but if you want the full experience, stop in to see the sights (and smells) at the stylish, welcoming bakery.

Fluff Bake Bar is open Tuesdays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to midnight, and Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fluff Bake Bar
314 Gray Street
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 522-1900
www.fluffbakebar.com

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Fresh Air and Professional Performances: Miller Outdoor Theatre

July 7, 2016 by

Outdoor concerts and high-end theatrical performances fill the air at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located within Hermann Park in Houston. Sponsored by the theather Board of Directors, the venue receives its funds from both private and public donors, affording it the ability to bring culture to the community free of charge.

The largest theater of its kind in the country, Miller Outdoor Theatre's eight-month season spans everything from dance, jazz, and ethnic music to musical theater, Shakespeare, and films. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and relax, have a picnic, and enjoy yourself at the 7.5-acre venue with room for up to 4,500 people. The season usually presents approximately 130 or more performances and have included Beauty and the Beast, The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, and 42nd Street to name a few. Go online the theater's website for the current calendar of events and for additional information on upcoming ones.

Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
(281) 373-3386
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
www.yelp.com/biz/miller-outdoor-theatre-houston

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Gus Wortham Park Golf Course: Tee Off for a Low Price

June 9, 2016 by

Houston boasts a number of beautiful, well-maintained golf courses, but the Gus Wortham Park Golf Course stands out from the rest. This affordable course costs less than some of the others in the area, but its picturesque view of the Brays Bayou and its professional grade course makes a game here feel like a splurge.

The City of Houston golf operations staff maintains the public course, and its wide-open layout makes it accessible for golfers of all skill levels. There are three consecutive par-five holes on Gus Wortham Park’s front nine, as well as shorter yet more challenging par four holes throughout the rest of the course. The new addition of electric golf carts makes zipping from hole to hole easier than ever before, while renovated bunkers and a full driving range for practicing are only a few of the most recent improvements at the course.

Book a tee time at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course by calling the facility today!

Gus Wortham Park Golf Course
7000 Capitol Street
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 928-4260
www.houstontx.gov/municipalgolf/guswortham.html
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Primp and Polish With a Visit to Simply Divine Nail Spa

June 2, 2016 by

One happy Yelp reviewer says that Simply Divine Nail Spa is her "absolute favorite place to get a mani/pedi!" and a quick glance through the rest of this place's Yelp reviews shows that she's not alone. This Sugar Land nail salon is especially well known for its commitment to cleanliness and hygiene, as well as its beautifully decorated modern interior, complete with a luxe chandelier, so you can be sure that the time you spend here will feel like something special.

Beyond that, however, the manicurists at Simply Divine Nail Spa are good at what they do: regulars say they're skilled, quick, and efficient. Whether you're looking for a quick lunchtime polish touch-up, or you want to go for the full experience with a pedicure in one of the massaging chairs and a festive custom design manicure, Simply Divine Nail Spa is a popular local choice.

Simply Divine Nail Spa
16562 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 491-0777
www.simplydivinenailspa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/simply-divine-nail-spa-sugar-land

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Set Out On an Afternoon Trek at the Hermann Park Trail

May 12, 2016 by

If you’re in the mood to spend some time outdoors but you don’t have time to venture too far outside of Houston, you’ll love hiking the Hermann Park Trail. This convenient trail is located inside of Houston’s beloved Hermann Park, and it offers beautiful views of all of the park’s nearby attractions.

Watch as schools of catfish swim in the bayou when you reach riverside points of the trail, and then check out skyline views once the trail reaches areas near the city. Some portions of the trail are paved, while others are covered in gravel in areas around the zoo and golf course. Whichever type of trail you prefer to walk or run on, there’s a portion of the Hermann Park Trail that you’re sure to enjoy.

If you want to engage in even more rigorous leg exercises, there are even steep hills along the portion of trail that runs near the Miller Outdoor Theater.

Hermann Park Trail
2145-2155 N Macgregor Way
Houston, TX 77004
www.yelp.com/biz/hermann-park-trail-houston

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