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Ulta: Restock Your Makeup Kit Like the Pros

February 12, 2015 by

Whether you look for the best deals on bargain makeup or you love to splurge on designer products, Ulta has a large inventory of makeup at all ends of the price spectrum. This national chain stocks brands ranging from CoverGirl to Dior, as well as a variety of high quality brands in between. The store is organized by brand and by type of product, so it’s easy to find exactly the right lipstick, hairspray, or body cream for your unique needs and budget.

In addition to makeup, Ulta sells haircare products from top brands, styling tools, and even brushes and hair dryers at all price points. The Pasadena location also offers facials, waxing services, and makeup applications administered by skilled aestheticians, which makes it convenient to get your eyebrows touched up while stocking up on your favorite products.

With knowledgeable employees who are always willing to offer advice, Ulta is a reliable option for beauty products and services near La Porte.

Ulta
5696 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 991-1890
www.ulta.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ulta-pasadena-2

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Bambu Desserts and Drinks: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

January 15, 2015 by

When your sweet craving hits, you usually reach for the ice cream, cookies, or chocolate. At Bambu Desserts and Drinks, however, you can experience sweet drinks and desserts in a way that you’ve likely never seen before. This unique cafe serves Asian milk teas, exotic smoothies, and Vietnamese coffee drinks in a wide variety of styles and flavors, from passion fruit milk tea to taro coconut smoothies. The dessert menu consists of Asian dessert favorites made with pandan jelly and a number of fresh toppings that may look a bit strange at first, but will likely convert you into a fan after the first bite.

The shop is fairly sparse inside, but there are flatscreen televisions on the walls and ample seating to accommodate large crowds. Step outside of the box when it comes to sweets with a visit to Bambu Desserts and Drinks.

Bambu is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Bambu Desserts and Drinks
9820 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77034
(281) 501-3111
www.drinkbambu.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bambu-desserts-and-drinks-houston

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Shipley Do-Nuts: Make Your Morning Sweeter

January 8, 2015 by

Shipley Do-Nuts is a small chain of doughnut shops that has served its own unique blend of doughnuts and kolaches for more than 78 years. The La Porte location is an area favorite for breakfast or a sweet treat anytime throughout the day because of its convenient drive-through and its delicious selection of baked goods.

Traditional glazed doughnuts are some of the shop’s most popular items, but it also serves yeast, filled, and cake doughnuts in a variety of flavors to offer customers even more options. For those with more savory tastes, Shipley Do-Nuts serves warm kolaches filled with sausage and cheese or ham and cheese that make a hearty breakfast. Hot coffee also pairs perfectly with any of the shop’s items.

Whether you come to work on the free Wi-Fi or to take a dozen to go, locals say Shipley Do-Nuts is a tasty and convenient choice.

Shipley Do-Nuts
120 North Highway 146
La Porte TX, 77571
(281) 842-9522
www.shipleydonuts.com

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Dean’s Downtown: Throw a Few Back at This Throwback Cocktail Lounge

December 11, 2014 by

Dean’s Downtown is the type of throwback cocktail lounge where you would imagine meeting an old friend to meet you for an after-dinner nightcap. With plush, velvet upholstered sofas, a rustic wooden bar, and antique chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, Dean’s has a vintage look that makes it truly stylish and comfortable. The bar’s signature items are craft beers, handcrafted, old-fashioned cocktails, and a few specialty drinks made with unique ingredients. There’s even an entire menu dedicated to different takes on the Old Fashioned.

Don’t worry if you don’t have weekend plans, because Dean’s always has something going on, from the songwriter series showcasing Houston’s endless musical talent to weeknight happy hours and talks from creative locals. Get out and enjoy the town with a visit to Dean’s Downtown.

Dean’s Downtown is open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Check the online calendar for upcoming events.

Dean’s Downtown
316 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
(281) 624-5541
www.deansdowntown.com
www.yelp.com/biz/deans-downtown-houston

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Cinemark Hollywood Movies 20: Catch a Film for a Low Price

November 13, 2014 by

The Cinemark movie theater chain is one of the country’s most popular due to its low prices and its wide selection of the latest Hollywood films, and the Cinemark Pasadena location doesn’t disappoint.

Regulars of this spacious movie theater say that although it might be a bit dated, its convenient location and affordable prices make it well worth a visit. There is a full service snack bar with the usual movie favorites, from soft drinks to buttered popcorn, as well as a full arcade with a number of fun games perfect for passing the time before a movie. The theater was updated a few years back, and it now has RealD 3D technology, stadium seating, and high frame rate projectors that make the movie-going experience even more enjoyable.

Cinemark Hollywood Movies 20 costs $5.50 for an adult matinee and $6.50 for an adult evening ticket. Senior and child discounts are available. Check the website for a full list of showtimes.

Cinemark Hollywood Movies 20
2101 East Beltway 8
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 475-8180
www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1494&
www.yelp.com/biz/cinemark-hollywood-movies-20-pasadena

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Sycamore Grounds Coffee House: A Local Cafe

September 15, 2014 by

Before they were everywhere, the humble neighborhood coffee house served multiple purposes. Sure, it was a way to get the all-important caffeine to start your day, but it was also a hub of local social activity, with people from all walks of life convening and interacting on common ground. Pasadena’s Sycamore Grounds Coffee House hearkens back to that tradition.

This is a true neighborhood coffee shop, with a cozy interior that offers lots of seating and natural light. The baristas are expert coffee crafters, capable of making just about any drink you can imagine. Their baked goods are also delicious, with the blueberry muffins winning special raves from regulars. Every Thursday, they host a popular open mic night that draws talented local performers.

Visit Sycamore's Facebook page to learn more about this cafe!

Sycamore Grounds Coffee House
2502 Pansy Street
Pasadena, TX 77503
(281) 487-4033
https://www.facebook.com/sycamoregroundscoffee
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sycamore-grounds-coffee-house-pasadena

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Peppers Beef and Seafood: The South’s ‘Best-Kept Secret’

September 4, 2014 by

Peppers Beef and Seafood is a self-proclaimed “best-kept local secret in the South” that's spent the last 15 years producing excellent American fare classics.

Start your meal with an order of fried pickles with ranch dressing, or opt for the pan-seared scallops with a rum mint butter sauce reduction. For entrees, the chicken smothered with sauteed onions and mushrooms and topped with brown gravy wins raves, as does the blackened Gulf redfish. Of course, you can’t go wrong with steaks here. Peppers serves only Nolan Ryan all-natural aged beef, and every steak is grilled to diners' specifications. Make sure to order a baked potato on the side!

Peppers Beef and Seafood
3604 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77504
(281) 998-1114
www.peppersrestaurant.net
www.yelp.com/biz/peppers-beef-and-seafood-pasadena

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Pasadena Public Library: Join a Book Club at This Area Library

August 14, 2014 by

The Pasadena Public Library aims to provide every Pasadena citizen with access to reading materials, computer programs, and other educational tools, and based on the positive reviews from its many visitors, the library is an asset to the community.

This expansive library boasts an impressive 145,000 books over its two locations, as well as a large selection of CDs, DVDs, audio books, and even e-books to keep up with the latest technological advancements. All it takes is a library card to receive access to the public library’s Wi-Fi network, the 27 computers in the Business Center, and its printing services, as well. These areas can help the city’s residents to find a job, work on homework, or just browse the web. The library also offers educational classes for adults, story hours for children, and wholesome game nights for teens.

The Pasadena Public Library is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library is closed Sundays.

Pasadena Public Library
1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 477-0276
www.ppltx.net

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Antique Junction: Where Everything Old Is New Again

July 17, 2014 by

Pasadena's Antique Junction is a two-story facility that hosts a wide variety of dealers who sell everything from furniture to jewelry. Regulars rave that the prices here are a fraction of what you’ll pay at high-end antique shops in other parts of town, and the merchandise is of the same or better quality.

Located in a nondescript strip mall, what Antique Junction saves on rent allows the business to operate with low overhead and pass the savings on to shoppers. Unlike many antiques stores, Antique Junction has a real sense of humor about their merchandise, so be sure to check out their Facebook page! The staff is pleasant and happy to help you dig through the shelves to find that treasure you’re looking for.

Antique Junction is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Antique Junction
111 W. Southmore Avenue
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 473-9824
www.facebook.com/pages/Antique-Junction/163440833679218
www.yelp.com/biz/antique-junction-pasadena

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Tropical Chill: Texas Shaved Ice

July 10, 2014 by

Get your chill on at Tropical Chill, where the treats are cold, sweet and tasty. With 20 years serving shaved ice in the same location, it’s a Deer Park landmark, where everyone goes with the weather gets hot and they need to chill out with a cold, flavorful snowball.

If you don’t know the difference between a snow cone and a snowball, here’s the deal. Snowballs consist of finely shaved ice, which gives them a soft, creamy texture that’s more like ice cream than the crunchy crushed ice in snow cones. Plus, these babies come in an array of delectable flavors, like Mango, Banana, Black Cherry, Root Beer, Coconut, Watermelon, Peach, Pineapple and Strawberry Daiquiri. Specialty flavors include Chamoy, Chocolate, Leche, Diablo and Tamarind.

Have them add cream to make yours extra swet!

Tropical Chill
7446 Elbridge Lane
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 476-9893
http://thetropicalchill.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tropical-chill-deer-park

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