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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Frank’s Grill is a Pasadena institution serving large portions of comfort food. The space is functional and can get quite busy at times, but the ambiance isn't the real draw here.

So what is it that brings diners to the space? It’s the food. Portion sizes are absolutely enormous and everything that comes out of the kitchen is flavorful. Try the breakfast taco, which is made with a burrito-sized tortilla, two eggs, meat and hash browns. Their country fried steak is a take on the classic, and the “fully loaded” hash browns may challenge even the biggest appetite. At lunch, they change from a full service restaurant to a cafeteria-style setup serving delicious Southern favorites. Try the mashed potatoes or the macaroni and cheese!

Frank's Grill
3807 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 941-6500
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/8/1487893/restaurant/Houston/Franks-Grill-Pasadena
http://www.yelp.com/biz/franks-grill-pasadena

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There's no real right or wrong way to dust, but some methods are more effective than others. Here are a few must-read dusting tips and ways to keep dust at a minimum.

1) Dead skin cells and fabric bits are the two main components of dust. Yes, it's gross stuff, but a HEPA air purifier, in addition to regular dusting, can keep these microscopic particles from running amok. (Be sure to keep your HEPA filter running while you vacuum, as vacuum air is notorious for blowing dust around.)

2) Trade in that feather duster for a damp rag or a product intended specifically for dusting; they're much more effective and efficient at capturing dust particles.

3) Move from high to low. That is, dust taller surfaces, like ceiling fans and the top of bookcases, first and work your way down to the floor. This way, you won't be dirtying the surface you just cleaned with dust from above. Vacuum the floor thoroughly when your dusting is complete.

4) Don't ignore soft surfaces. Take a lint roller to your curtains, and be sure to wash your bedding and any furniture slipcovers weekly.

How do you keep dust under control? Sound off below!

Dust Allergy? 7 Smart Strategies to Get Rid of the Dust in Your House [Reader's Digest]
How to Dust Like a Pro [The Nest]
There's a Wrong Way to Dust? And 5 Other Cleaning Mistakes [Oprah]
Keep Dust Down [HGTV]

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