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Savory Meets Sweet at The Original Marini’s Empanada House

August 18, 2015 by

With a small, cozy dining room and a friendly, open atmosphere, it’s easy to see why so many residents call The Original Marini’s Empanada House a must-try. Flavorful, scratch-made empanadas are stuffed to plump perfection and come in styles like beef gaucho, chicken Florentine, and chicken poblano, as well as sweet styles like fig and mozzarella and strawberry, banana, and cream cheese.

Regulars recommend ordering a wide variety of different empanadas, and because they’re so easy on the wallet, you can make a filling meal out of as many as you’d like. Marini’s also offers a great beer selection to go along with their traditional cuisine, including Mexican cervezas that you won’t find at most places nearby.

The Original Marini’s Empanada House
3522 S Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-4273
www.yelp.com/biz/the-original-marinis-empanada-house-katy

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Go Meat-Free at These Vegetarian Eateries in Houston

August 11, 2015 by

Though the great state of Texas is known for its barbecue, Houston’s vegetarians enjoy a number of meat-free restaurants that would rival any steakhouse in depth of flavor. Check out these tasty vegetarian eateries that serve much more than just tofu!

Pepper Tree Veggie Cuisine
This casual, healthy restaurant is the ideal place to pop in for a quick lunch. All of the food items are 100% vegan, and absolutely no MSG is used while cooking. The colorful salad bar offers a wide variety of unique items, and the lunch buffet includes almost 20 different foods ranging from hot soups to egg rolls. The dinner menu also offers a number of Asian-cuisine-inspired dishes, including a vegan General Tso’s Chicken that regulars insist you’ll crave for days afterward.

Field of Greens
Field of Greens uses a macrobiotic approach to eating that revolves mainly around whole grains and fresh vegetables. While this may seem restrictive, the upscale restaurant’s meat-free dishes are bright, diverse, and always flavorful. The eatery’s interior is airy and full of plants, and the cozy cafe-style tables are ideal for an intimate dinner. The expansive menu includes vegetarian salads, pastas, and a wide variety of meat-free sandwiches. The vegan daily soup includes split pea and tomato basil, and the dessert menu offers chocolate tofu pie, vegan carrot cake, and even vegan cupcakes in a number of flavors.

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What’s Your Favorite Breakfast Casserole Recipe?

August 4, 2015 by

If you’re having friends or family over for brunch this weekend, it helps to prepare large, family-style dishes in advance. You can pop them into the oven just before guests arrive, and they’ll leave you with one less thing to do the morning of. These three breakfast casseroles are perfect ideas:

One-Dish Blackberry French Toast
Instead of making French toast one by one for every person at the table, create an entire pan of French toast-inspired casserole. This one is made with French bread cut into cubes and a blueberry cream cheese mixture that adds a sweet, creamy flavor.

Paula Deen’s Breakfast Casserole
The beloved cook shows you how to make a breakfast casserole that’s hearty, filling and large enough for the whole family. It takes just 20 minutes to prepare, and it’s made with classic breakfast ingredients that everyone is sure to love.

Brunch Egg Bake
This quick and easy egg casserole features layers of eggs, cheese and flavorful ham. There are even a few hidden veggies to keep things healthy without the little ones noticing. It takes 40 minutes to bake in advance, but a few minutes in the oven before guests arrive will bring it back to life.

What's your favorite breakfast casserole recipe? Please share!

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Expect Family-Friendly Fun at TopGolf in Houston

July 28, 2015 by

Drink, play, and eat at TopGolf, a family-friendly entertainment facility in the Energy Corridor. Similar in concept to bowling but played on a driving range, there are six different golfing games from which to choose—making TopGolf fun for beginners and experts alike. All games provide a target and a computerized challenge for you to compete. There is also a KidZone for the younger set with video games, board games, and pool tables.

The on-site restaurant boasts a full bar lined with TVs, while an extensive food menu lists appetizers such as brisket tacos, nachos, and beef or chicken sliders. Heartier appetites can try one of the specialty flatbreads with grilled vegetables, prosciutto, or steak. The menu also offers huge, overstuffed sandwiches, handcrafted burgers, wraps, and salads.

TopGolf is a convenient venue for birthday parties, corporate outings, and group play. The doors are open 9 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

TopGolf
1030 Memorial Brook Road
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 406-3176
www.topgolf.com/us/houston-west
www.yelp.com/biz/topgolf-houston-3

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The Flying Saucer: Beer, Burgers and Bratwurst in Sugar Land

July 21, 2015 by

The Flying Saucer isn’t just a clever name; it’s also a reference to this draught emporium’s unique decor. Novelty plates line just about all of the walls inside, and star-shaped light fixtures create a look that’s similar to the night sky. That’s not the only thing that stands out about this Sugar Land bar, however: The Flying Saucer also offers a wall of taps with a selection of draught beers that would impress just about any beer enthusiast.

Regulars love the Flying Saucer’s shareable small plates, while the menu’s classic sandwiches, burgers, and bratwursts make hearty accompaniments to that cold draught beer. From pale ales to lagers and even a few ciders thrown into the mix, you could sample a different beer every time you visit. Not that you needed any more encouragement to drink delicious beers, but once you sample 200, The Flying Saucer awards you with your own golden plate on the wall! If that’s not enough incentive to come back, we don’t know what is.

The Flying Saucer
15929 City Walk
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 242-7468
www.beerknurd.com/stores/sugarland
www.yelp.com/biz/flying-saucer-draught-emporium-sugar-land-2

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Bite Into a Burger Under the Oak Trees at Live Oak Grill

July 14, 2015 by

The Live Oak Grill offers casual dining, with picnic tables both indoors and out. Order at the counter, find a table, and enjoy the “down-home atmosphere”—augmented by the massive Texas-shaped art piece made of Texas license plates. The menu focuses mostly on classic Southern dishes, sandwiches, and burgers; however, you’ll also encounter specialties such as chicken fried steak, grilled ribeye, and quesadillas. Salads and soups round out the casual menu.

This is a great place for families thanks to the kids’ menu. Outside under the big oak trees, your brood can run off excess energy at the playground while you enjoy your beer, burger, and onion rings. If you’re feeling especially hungry, order some pecan pie, too!

Live Oak Grill can be easy to miss as it’s just off the freeway, so keep your eyes peeled.

Live Oak Grill
12935 Dairy Ashford Road
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 491-5253
www.liveoakgrills.com
www.yelp.com/biz/live-oak-grill-sugar-land

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How to Care for Your Kitchen Knives

July 7, 2015 by

You use your kitchen knives almost every day, from slicing your morning banana to chopping vegetables for dinner at night. Because good knives can be expensive, you likely want to keep them in top working condition. Here are a few simple tips for properly caring for those important cooking knives.

  • Don’t let them soak. It may be tempting to simply toss your knives in with the rest of your soaking dishes, but avoid doing so. This can cause the knife to bend or get scratched, and it can also be dangerous if someone reaches their hand under the water.
  • Don’t run them through the dishwasher. Likewise, the dishwasher can also dent or ding your knives. Instead, wash them thoroughly by hand after every use.
  • Don’t store them in a silverware drawer. This is especially important for renters who might not have much extra space in the kitchen. Instead, invest in a small wooden knife block that you can keep on the counter, or at least use a knife sheath to keep the blade safe.
  • Keep them sharp. In order to get the best results from your knives, you need to sharpen them frequently. Use a honing steel or a knife stone if you’re comfortable doing it yourself, or if you’re not, you can always send them out to be sharpened by a professional.

Caring for Kitchen Knives: Dos and Don'ts [About Food]
How to Take Care of Your Knives [David Lebovitz]
How To Care For Kitchen Knives: 6 Common Mistakes [Huffpost Taste]

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Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2015 by

We hope everyone enjoys a fun and relaxing time with family and friends as we celebrate America's freedom.

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Terry Hershey Park: Hit the Trails and Break a Sweat on the Banks of the Buffalo Bayou

June 23, 2015 by

With trails of varying terrain and plenty of room for walkers, bikers, runners and hikers, Terry Hershey Park is a popular year-round destination to break a sweat in heat beneath the shade of the park’s abundant greenery.

Visitors come to take in the scenery on nature hikes on winding nature trails, to venture off the beaten path and explore the park deeper on mountain bikes, or to train for distance runs on the long pathways that make up this Buffalo Bayou park. The scenery here is praised by many park visitors. Pause and savor scenery such as the picturesque patches of Texas blue bonnets to admire and the park’s mesmerizing blue water pond.

Visit Terry Hershey Park's website to learn more about this Houston park!

Terry Hershey Park
15200 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 496-2177
www.terryhersheypark.org
www.yelp.com/biz/terry-hershey-park-houston-2

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Happy Father’s Day!

June 21, 2015 by

Happy Father's Day! We hope all of the Dads out there have a great day with loved ones! Let us know how you plan to help Dad relax today!

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