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Enjoy Eggplant Parm and People-Watching at Empire Cafe
March 27, 2014 by
Located on busy Westheimer Road is Empire Cafe, a romantic little spot to grab your morning coffee or brunch with a couple of your best friends. The decor is distinctly European, while the friendly, laid-back service leaves you feeling right at home.
Pick from coffee served with a variety of syrups (or perhaps a splash of Bailey's Irish Cream and Kahlua), or select from teas like blackberry sage and cinnamon plum. The breakfast menu boasts a number of delicious egg dishes, while lunch offers eggplant parmigiana, goat cheese and mushroom ravioli, and a delicious variety of pizzas big enough to share with a friend or take home for later.
The patio at Empire Cafe is a must when the weather is nice and makes a great spot for people watching. Empire Cafe is open Sundays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Empire Cafe
1732 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 528-5282
http://empirecafe.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/empire-cafe-houston
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Resident Referral Promotion!
March 25, 2014 by
Refer your friends, relatives, colleagues, co-workers, and even strangers to Residences at Gramercy! Send them our way and receive a referral bonus of $500 after they move in! Send your inquiries to gramercy@greystar.com or call us at (866) 598-1924!
Delicious (and Healthy!) Frittata Recipes
March 20, 2014 by
More elegant than your usual omelet but a bit easier to make than a quiche, the simple frittata is a delicious, versatile breakfast or brunch dish. These recipes will teach you how to make gourmet-quality frittatas right from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Green Chile Frittata
If you love the zesty flavor of the green chili pepper, this frittata recipe is perfect for your next breakfast or brunch meal. It is a rich, creamy dish with just the right amount of spiciness, and its variety of different cheeses add a bit of complexity that you won’t find in just any frittata. Because most of the ingredients are non-fat or low-fat, you’ll also save a few calories along the way.
Potato and Pepper Frittata
Add a bit more substance to your usual frittata with the soft, hearty potatoes in this recipe. Red peppers, bacon and goat cheese add a ton of lively flavor, and they even make this frittata a great part of lunch or dinner, too.
Roasted Vegetable Frittata
Full of fresh vegetables and a hearty, roasted flavor, this elegant frittata is great for days when you have a bit of extra time to spend preparing breakfast. Because it uses a dozen eggs, this dish also makes the perfect main course for serving a large group of people.
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Hermann Park Conservatory: Pack a Picnic
March 13, 2014 by
Plan a date or family outing at Hermann Park Conservatory, a Houston favorite for couples and families alike. Its location in the Museum District makes it ideal for an afternoon relaxing after visiting the zoo and museums. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy in the Japanese Garden. There are numerous water features throughout this large park, including a reflecting pool, fountain, and McGovern Lake. Weekend paddleboats provide a fun activity, as does a train that traverses the park. Joggers enjoy the exercise trail shaded by live oak trees. The park is a favorite setting for special occasion photographs, so bring your best camera and snap away.
Throughout the year, the park hosts numerous events, including a Kite Festival in the spring. There are regularly art installations throughout the park, which provide interesting and contemplative backdrops for an afternoon picnic.
Hermann Park Conservatory
6201-A Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 524-5876
http://www.hermannpark.org
http://www.yelp.com/biz/hermann-park-conservancy-houston-2
Try Every Flavor of Gourmet Cupcake at Sprinkles
March 6, 2014 by
Get your sweet treats at Sprinkles in Houston. Although a chain cupcake bakery, customers rave about the fresh deliciousness of the confections. Favorite flavors include the chocolate marshmallow, red velvet, and strawberry but even boring old vanilla still tastes great at Sprinkles! You can even expect gluten free and vegan options. Check the website for today’s flavors, including seasonal specialties. Sprinkles is popular and will often sell out, so get there earlier in the day for the best selection. Although expensive at $3.75 each, these gourmet cupcakes are generously sized.
Sprinkles
4014 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 871-9929
http://www.sprinkles.com/cupcake-bakery-locations/houston
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sprinkles-cupcakes-houston
Ruggles Green: Good Food, Good For You
February 26, 2014 by
Ruggles Green is a casual place where you can always find good food that's good for you. Come in and take a seat – there’s no ceremony here. You’re not going to find any waiters – just step up to the counter. The menu items use local organic ingredients from 17 different area farms, so you know it’s fresh. All the meats are hormone and steroid free, and all of the desserts use natural, organic sweeteners. Also, those eating gluten free will find lots of great options. There’s even a selection of organic wines!
Ruggles Green
2311 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 533-0777
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ruggles-green-houston
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Primary Voting
February 24, 2014 by
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Spice Up Your Diet With These DASH Recipes
February 20, 2014 by
Any dieter will agree that healthy foods aren’t always the most exciting. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (or DASH) eating plan aims to incorporate convenient, tasty meals into your healthy diet, using only accessible ingredients that you likely have around the house. This NIH website offers a number of DASH-friendly recipes for every day of the week.
Here are three recipes you'll find there:
Chicken Salad
Just like the summer picnic favorite, this zesty chicken salad can be spread on sandwiches or placed on a bed of lettuce. Unlike its fattening counterpart, DASH’s chicken salad recipe contains less than 200 calories.
Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
Whether you follow a meat-free diet or not, this delicious spaghetti sauce tastes great over pastas or on other Italian dishes. It also contains only 479 mg of sodium per serving, significantly less than other sauces.
Chicken and Spanish Rice
A traditional dish with a zesty kick of flavor, this Spanish rice recipe contains much less sodium than other versions. By substituting brown rice for regular white rice and adding a variety of vitamin-rich vegetables, this fast and easy recipe can help you stay on track with healthy eating as well.
To find the full week’s worth of DASH recipes, visit the NIH website here.
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