The next time you’re looking for an elegant and exciting place to eat in League City, try Opus Bistro. This stylish eatery doesn’t specialize in any one style of cuisine, but rather offers a diverse menu of dishes from around the country and the world. From the Veal New Orleans to the Fettuccini Aspen, you’ll feel like you’re embarking on a worldly journey each time you eat at this upscale restaurant.

Aside from its exceptional food, Opus Bistro boasts a charming neighborhood location just a short walk from the Kemah boardwalk, plus comfortable dining tables to suit parties both large and small and a lively yet romantic ambiance that is ideal for any occasion. Whether you stop in for lunch, dinner or for a nightcap at the full bar, Opus Bistro is always an exceptional choice for dinner and drinks.

Opus Bistro
1002 Aspen Road
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
(281) 334-5225​
www.opusbistro.net

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Lone Star Grill is a popular Bacliff roadhouse offering Texas-size portions of American fare at a great price.

Steaks, seafood, and burgers are the focus here, with a different special offered Mondays through Fridays. On Monday nights, crawfish—arguably Lone Star's most popular menu item—is a bargain at just $4 a pound and is served with corn and potatoes. Also offered on Mondays is a beer special: domestic buckets of six beers for just $15. Other favorites include Tuesday's chicken fried steak, which is breaded and served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy. Steak lovers also rave about Lone Star's country ribeye.

Visit Lone Star's Facebook page to learn more about this local eatery!

Lone Star Grill
3435 Highway 146
Bacliff, TX 77518
(832) 864-3788
www.facebook.com/TheLoneStarGrill
www.yelp.com/biz/lone-star-grill-bacliff

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Having a wine tasting in the comfort of your home is an inexpensive and simple way to find new wines you might love. Invite a few friends over, gather a group of bottles, a cork screw, and maybe some food to pair with the wine, and you’ll be good to go. Follow these simple tips to help host your next get together!

• Gather a white tablecloth, big wine glasses, spittoons, crackers, and some coffee grounds to use as an odor neutralizer between wines.
• Prepare your wines to their ideal temperatures. Serve white wines at around 50 degrees and red wines at around 60 degrees. Open the bottles at least 30 minutes before you plan on serving.
• If you’re planning on serving a variety of different wines, be sure to start with the least refined and work your way to the most refined. You should always start with the lightest wine first.
• Pour the glasses an inch below the equator, or the widest part of the glass.
• Don’t rinse the glasses between servings, as water can dilute the wine.
• After tasting all of the wines, discuss with your guests the aromas and tasting notes of them all and your likes and dislikes.
• After listening to everyone’s thoughts, re-taste the wines to see whether they have changed with aeration.

How To Have The Perfect Wine Tasting At Home [The Huffington Post]
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party [Real Simple]
How to Host a Wine Tasting [Food & Wine]

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