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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Pizza is deservedly popular. That’s why Pipeline Pizza has built such a dedicated clientele of fans. When you walk in, place your order at the counter – there’s no table service. The menu is extensive, but regulars regard the pizza as the best option. The crust is slightly thicker than classic New York style, but it doesn’t overwhelm the pie. The sauce is fresh and tasty and they don’t skimp on toppings.

Some favorite combinations include the spinach and artichoke and the spicy Cajun combo. They make everything from scratch, so it can take the kitchen some time to get your order out, but regulars regard it as worth the wait. If you don’t feel like pizza, the lavash wraps (a thin bread) are well-liked, and the chicken Florentine calzone is another good choice. Try to save some room for a slice of peanut butter pie for dessert.

Visit Pipeline Pizza's website to learn more.

Pipeline Pizza
3931 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77504
(832) 386-0000
http://www.pipelinepizzatx.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pipeline-pizza-pasadena

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From savory omelets stuffed with melted cheese to maple syrup-drizzled French toast, weekend brunch is arguably the best meal of the whole week, made even better by a sip of a bloody Mary or a bellini. Whether you're serving brunch to two people or twenty, these three brunchtime cocktail recipes will get your Sunday off to a great start.

Champagne Punch [Martha Stewart]
Not only does Martha's take on champagne punch taste great, it looks pretty in the pitcher. Her recipe combines fresh blueberries, raspberries, sliced peaches, ice, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher, then champagne is poured over top.

New-Look Bloody Mary [Bon Appetit]
This bloody Mary receives a spicy kick from the unique combo of sriracha sauce, horseradish, black pepper, and curry powder. Dill pickle and lemon juice brighten the mix, while celery stalks and lemon wedges provide the finishing touch.

Pamplemousse [Food & Wine]
Kick off your Sunday with this refreshing cocktail, which is relatively low in alcohol. The juices of grapefruit and lemon are shaken with gin and elderflower liqueur, then garnished with a basil leaf.

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