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Lunch at Hugo’s

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:25:39 +0000

I recently sat down with my friend Taj for lunch at Hugo’s on Westheimer. Armed with an empty belly and a D700 – I had a wonderful lunch while creating some nice images. I will have to come back to photograph the rest of the menu!

We Like to Pickle

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:34:33 +0000

Culturing Community

Who we are
We’re a friendly circle preserving and enhancing our foods with living cultures like those already working in your gut. We make pickled foods that taste great, last a long time in the fridge, aids and fortifies our digestive system, and offers more vitamins and minerals than the raw ingredients. Culturing foods crowds out the little bugs that cause putrefaction while pre-digesting the food, a process not to be confused with sterilized preservation (canning). These pickles are condiments, meant to be eaten with every meal but not as meals. From the French cornichon, through German sourkraut and Korean kimchee, and on back to the first accidentally-fermented apple cider, we’re taste-testing human history’s more vital recipes!

The Fairview

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:26:03 +0000

Had a fun shoot at the Fairview – This is a great neighborhood bar!
click image for FULL GALLERY

By Caroline Gallay
08.26.10 | 03:18 pm

Steve Scalice wants his neighbors to know that it’s still him behind the The Fairview (and behind the bar) at the old Dean’s Credit Clothing location — it’s just being rebranded, revamped and he hopes, revived.

The (sorta) new spot now has a patio and will be introducing a menu next month to be developed by Fusion Taco, who will also be parked outside Friday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Scalice says the name, “The Fairview,” was actually the plan when he first opened in the location, but he stuck with Dean’s to match the old downtown establishment. Now, he says he hopes to keep churning out the same great neighborhood product — which includes block parties with neighboring Boheme every first and third Sunday of the month with acoustic acts, poetry readings and art.

Other regular features are Texas-themed films from the Houston Film Commission every first Thursday of the month; Sunday movie nights with the locals on the projector screen; bring-your-own vinyl Thursdays and Southwest Alternative Media Project (SWAMP) forums for filmmakers the final Tuesday of every month.

And Scalice intends to keep some remnants of Dean’s. The old ledgers are still in the bathrooms, for one. He’ll also continue Dean’s monthly art openings, and his famous frozen cosmo is there to stay.

More furniture has been added inside — including several TVs — which will broadcast NFL games and major college sports.

“The bar business is an evolution,” Scalice says. “But the product — the drinks, the cool vibe and the good service are the same.”

West Ave in Houston Texas

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:42:25 +0000

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new West Ave developement on Kirby, it’s going to be a great inside the loop destination for shopping, living and eating. I had the opportunity to photograph the beginning phase and it turned out great! (click on image for full gallery)

West Ave on Kirby

GENERAL WEST AVE FACTS
Retail / Residential
• 190,000 square feet (50+ storefronts) of premium retail on the first two floors
• 389 luxury apartment homes located on floors three through seven
• Apartment rents range from $1400 to $3000+

Parking
Guests at West Ave have several parking options including street level parking in and around the development and 477 spaces in a dedicated underground garage.

(NOTE: some individual concepts offer valet parking)

Projected West Ave tenant opening schedule:
• Eddie V’s Prime Seafood – OPEN
• Ava Brasserie – January 2011
• Pondicheri – January 2011
• Tootsies – January 2011
• Pizzeria Alto – January 2011
• Cru Wine Bar – March 2011
• Azur West – January 2011
• Ivory Bridal – January 2011

Fruit?

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:13:47 +0000

I would love to know what kind of fruit this is….reminds me of jack fruit…

What Kind of Fruit is this??

Etro Lounge

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:47:05 +0000

Houston’s inimitable 80′s lounge…playing 80s, indie, & electro every night.

Etro was designed & built with artists & creative people in mind-come enjoy our 2 bars, large covered patio, strong drinks, & badass staff.

CLICK IMAGE BELOW FOR FULL GALLERY

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Sparkling Loquat Wine? A local beverage…..

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:31:26 +0000

12 lbs of Loquats = Free
Sugar, yeast, other ingredients = 8$
3 Gallons of Loquat wine = party

So that’s what you can do with all those tangy orange fruits growing on trees around the neighborhood. Once it’s ready I’m going to force carbonate it to give it some pizazz…..
You can get that recipe and more at Defalco’s

Fleming’s BBQ Shrimp

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:07:06 +0000

Wow – Fleming’s BBQ Shrimp was actually more fun to eat than photograph! (one of the benefits of shooting food) I knew they had a great selection of steak and wine but never thought to venture out into other parts of their menu – Maeve Pesquera at Fleming’s River Oaks is ready to provide you great food and service!

Mai’s

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:07:19 +0000

The first time I had Pho. A staple for late nighters, and anybody who loved Vietnamese food. Sadly – I saw the smoke…and from the 24 Hour Fitness parking lot I saw:

The Green Fairy

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000

This is the Green Fairy, a custom cocktail created by yours truly.

1.5 pt. of Vodka
1 pt. Green Tea Liquor
.5 pt. Absinthe
Lg. Splash of 7up
Lg. Splash of Soda
Garnish with Mint Sprig

=impress your friends=