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Wind Down At Walnut Park in Webster
April 7, 2016 by
If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing day in the park, your search is over. Walnut Park is tucked away in the beautiful residential area of Webster. The park contains two playgrounds, a jogging track, a gazebo, and a small pavilion area with a few picnic tables. Among all of these amenities, locals tend to rave about the jogging track the most. This track is a soft asphalt material that differs from the ones you’ll find in any other park. Plus, there are many trees along the path so it provides plenty of shade for those warm summer days.
This is a small and quaint park, so there aren’t any restrooms or water fountains on-site. But as a perk, the park is rarely crowded! If you’re looking for a quiet day in a nice little neighborhood, this is the place to be.
Walnut Park is open daily from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Walnut Park
400 N Walnut St
Webster, TX 77598
www.cityofwebster.com/index.aspx?NID=887
Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta: Classic Pasta Dishes and More
March 24, 2016 by
Gotta have some pasta? Head to Angelo’s Pizza and Pasta for a heaping plate of spaghetti or a sizzling pizza decked out with the freshest ingredients. Brick oven pizzas include the Angelo’s Special with pepperoni, mushrooms, bacon, black olives, peppers and onions, Pizza Caprina with olive oil, garlic, spinach, feta and mozzarella cheese, and the White Pizza with alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese. Pasta dishes feature Cappellini Tuscana with mushrooms, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, basil, and fresh tomatoes, Penne Milano with sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, feta cheese and basil, and Baked Ziti with ricotta, tomato cream and mozzarella. Panini, calzones, soup, antipasti and salads are also on the menu. Open for lunch and dinner.
Angelo's Pizza and Pasta
400 W. Bay Area Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 332-2404
www.angelospizza-pasta.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/angelos-pizza-and-pasta-webster
Store Your Bike Indoors Without Wasting Space With These Savvy Tips
March 17, 2016 by
Commuting by bicycle is a great way to save money, cut down on pollution, and get some exercise, but creating storage for your bike can be tricky. If you’re looking for savvy ways to store your bicycle inside, check out these smart spots and innovative products.
- Hang it on an all-in-one shelf. Many modern bike companies now offer floating shelves that pull your bicycle up off of the floor in an attractive way. As a bonus, these smart shelves also feature hooks for hanging your helmet, messenger bag and other small belongings.
- Store it vertically in a slim wall space. Even if you only have a slim space between two windows or a doorway, that’s just enough space to hang your bike. Invest in sturdy mounting hardware and store your bike vertically on the wall.
- Hang it over a door. If you have high ceilings, use them to your advantage. Hang your bike in the unused space over a doorway with a DIY pulley system or reliable mounts.
- Use a two-bike gravity stand. If you have more than one bike, you can stack them on a tiered gravity stand. This attractive, minimal stand uses gravity to keep the bikes upright, and best of all, it doesn’t require any drilling into the wall.
6 Smart Attractive Ways to Store Your Bike Indoors [Dwell]
4 Places to Stash Your Bike Inside (Even if You Think You Don't Have Room) [Apartment Therapy]
The 10 Best Ways to Store Your Bike in a Small Apartment [Complex]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
March 17, 2016 by
May your day be touched with a little bit of the luck of the Irish!
Butler Longhorn Museum: A Unique Cultural Destination In League City
March 10, 2016 by
Nestled away in League City, the Butler Longhorn Museum opened in May of 2009, creating a unique cultural destination for locals and out-of-towners alike. As its name implies, the focus of this quirky museum is the documentation of Texas longhorn cattle. The museum tells the classic story of Milby Butler and how he helped save the Texas Longhorn from extinction, and the facility also houses a unique collection of western art and artifacts.
If you’re interested in learning any form of art, the Longhorn Museum hosts art classes for all ages and levels. Be sure to check the calendar for sign up dates; the classes are pretty popular and tend to fill up quickly. They also have local artists’ work on display and for sale at the museum.
Open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, the Butler Longhorn Museum charges an admission fee of $10 for adults. Children 5 and under are admitted free!
Butler Longhorn Museum
1220 Coryell St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-1393
www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com
Star Cinema Grill: A Dine-In Theater
March 3, 2016 by
Wouldn’t it be great if you could watch a first run movie while eating a great meal along with a favorite beer, glass of wine, or cocktail? You can do just that at Webster's Star Cinema Grill, a dine-in theater not too far away from Plaza at San Jacinto. The movie-themed menu features starters like Gone With the Wings in your choice of regular or boneless, Nachos Libre, and the Three Amigos Combo with wings, stuffed jalapenos, and cheese sticks. Honey I Shrunk the Sandwiches features Angus Beef Sliders and Pulled Pork. A Blues Brothers Burger is topped with – what else – bleu cheese, and the Chicken Run Sandwich features a grilled or breaded chicken breast and provolone cheese. Pizzas, pasta and a nice kid’s menu make this a fun option for an outing at the movies. Check the website for upcoming screenings and more information!
Star Cinema Grill
1020 Nasa Parkway
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 557-9300
www.starcinemagrill.net/
www.yelp.com/biz/star-cinema-grill-webster
Genghis Grill: Tasty Barbecue
February 25, 2016 by
When you’re in the mood for some tasty food in a bright, cheerful setting, Genghis Grill might be your go-to dining spot. The concept is build-your-own rice bowl from a tasty selection of fresh ingredients. It’s called Mongolian Barbecue, and it's a stir fry tradition that's become increasingly popular in spots all around the country.
Here you'll choose your protein from a selection of 13 items and your veggie from a colorful array of fresh produce. Select your seasoning and your sauce and watch as they fire it up on the grill. Pick your starch from rice, pasta, tortillas or noodles, toss on your stir fry, and you’re good to go.
Not too far away from Plaza at San Jacinto, Genghis Grill is open every day for lunch and dinner.
Genghis Grill
510 W. Bay Area Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 332-0970
www.genghisgrill.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/genghis-grill-webster
How to Keep Leafy Greens Fresher Longer
February 18, 2016 by
Don’t you just hate it when you attempt to buy a healthy batch of vegetables at the grocery store, only to have them go bad before you can even eat them? By using these simple tips, you can learn how to prolong the lifespan of your veggies and keep your greens fresher for longer.
- Don’t leave leafy greens on the counter. While many types of produce (such as apples and potatoes) are okay when left out in the kitchen, leafy greens are much delicate and require cooler temperatures for safekeeping.
- Wash them. As soon as you get your greens home, wash them with an all-natural vegetable cleanser and dry with a salad spinner to remove any chemicals, dirt, or pests.
- Remove bad leaves. If you notice any brown spots on your greens, carefully remove them to prevent them from spoiling the whole bunch.
- Don’t store them on a shelf in the refrigerator. Because everything in your refrigerator is not created equally, greens cannot by stored in the same way as, say, Chinese food leftovers. Instead, place them in the designated crisper drawer.
- Plan how you’ll eat them. To prolong their lifespan further, plan to eat fresh salads using greens first and sauté or stir fry them once they near their wilted phases.
Leafy Greens [FreshDirect.com]
How to Store Leafy Greens in the Fridge [The Sprouting Seed]
How to Store Your Leafy Greens to Make Them Last Longer [Eat Local 365]
Happy Presidents’ Day
February 15, 2016 by
On this day we honor all of the Presidents of our great country. If it weren’t for them, our country would not be what it is today!
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