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"It's got to be my lucky year since my birthday was on the Chinese New Year!"

Elite 2009

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Houston, TX

Yelping Since

May 2009

Things I Love

being in the center of things, friends, finding new shops, taking ridiculously long walks, traveling, snacking, that I no longer wear glasses

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My Hometown

Houston,TX

When I'm Not Yelping...

getting lots of sleep

Why You Should Read My Reviews

my life is turning out like a John Water's flick

My Second Favorite Website

http://www.fanfiction.net

The Last Great Book I Read

The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs

My First Concert

Elvis at the Rodeo

My Favorite Movie

Fargo

My Last Meal On Earth

Thanksgiving Feast served up by Paula Dean

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I'm addicted to True Blood

Most Recent Discovery

you can have too much coffee

Current Crush

my car

Recent Reviews

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1424 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-1622

Anvil Bar & Refuge  

Category: Bars
Neighborhood: Montrose

4 star rating
 11/1/2009  
I stopped at Anvil during the Halloween walk down Montrose.  It's a great little place with some really good and strong cocktails.  I would have given it more stars because the seating was really comfortable and the atmosphere seemed relaxed and kind of sophisticated, but it was just too warm inside the bar.  After taking a bathroom break I was amazed that they had the air conditioner blasting away in the back, but shut off in the main area of the bar.  Yes, it was cool outside, but not inside and it wasn't filled up when we first went inside.  I noticed a good mix of ages the place and despite all of the talk of waiting for drinks I got mine pretty quickly.   a Southside which tasted like a very potent lemonade and mint mixture.  The drinks do seem a little pricey, but they weren't small and they tasted like quality.  This seems like a good place to go for a celebration.

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1709 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77246
(713) 523-3669

Domy Books  

Categories: Toy Stores, Bookstores
Neighborhood: Montrose

4 star rating
 11/1/2009  
I love Domy books, and I love the movies they show on the back patio.  I've been lots of times, but yesterday I went there as the first stop on the Halloween Art Crawl.  They gave away free beer to all the visitors in the shop and there were a lot of great costumes worn by everyone coming into the shop.  In addition to the great art books they have, they also have a lot of fun oddities and toys.

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303 Memorial City
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 467-5876

Lush  

Category: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Neighborhood: Memorial

2 star rating
 Update - 10/31/2009  
All razzle no dazzle.  Products are packaged well but are not the greatest.

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  • 5 star rating
    8/9/2009

    I went to Lush, but technically I went to the one in the Galleria at Macy's.  Although, I don't want to review Macy's.  This place is really great.  They have a better selection of bath bombs than even Bath Junkie and athough they are just as big they are a little less expensive.  Still they are pricey and everything adds up.  I love the fresh soaps, but even better are the coco butter massage bars scented and solid bar conditioners and shampoos.  If you go into Macy's in the Galleria it's right in the front of the stores near the cosmetics counters.  I was trying to avoid the perfume lady and wound up with much more irresistable obstacles.  I don't know about patchouli, they have lots of great scents and talc powder for your footsies.  The products do seem to be all natural and made by hand.  I would love to go to the Memorial location and see if they have other products, but there are quiet a few here to choose form.  With all of the great shops to choose from in the Galleria that offer bath and lotion type products this one stands out.

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1222 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-4565

Erotic Cabaret Boutique  

Categories: Lingerie, Costumes, Adult
Neighborhood: Montrose

4 star rating
 10/28/2009  
I haven't been in a long time, yet I still have some costume's from this store that come in handy for Halloween and other costume emergencies.  A long black dress with a split down the center, a huge fancy maribou and a purple taffeta underskirt, this store has great fake eyelashes and over the top accessories, I bought the best pair of  jeans here.  This store is not just about lingerie, although it could be, it has all kinds of club wear as well and fancy shoes and tights.  They also have great sales on all of their items.  The clothes run in the junior sizes.

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2604 Dunlavy St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-1993

Brasil  

Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
Neighborhood: Montrose

5 star rating
 10/23/2009  
I love Brasil, they have gotten me through many tough times, it is one of my favorite places to go.  I have heard some people have problems with the wait staff, but I have never had any problems-they always have great food and the best lattes besides bringing in fun art and shows.  Now that Domy Books has taken over the late night movie showings it's still a  great place to be and you can still order off of their menu from the back patio.  Best night spot in town even if you don't plan to drink.

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1834 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 807-7271

Paulie's  

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Montrose

4 star rating
 Update - 10/23/2009  
If you order the salad skip the ranch dressing, it has way too much garlic in it.  Your coworkers and friends will thank you.

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  • 5 star rating
    9/10/2009

    Everything in Paulies is delicious!  They have the cutest cookies decorated and iced for the different seasons.  I get a thrill out of looking in the bakery case even if I almost never get any to take home.  So far, I have had several of their salads, which are really yummy, I love a good salad.  I have had most of the pasta dishes including their lasagna now and have loved every bite of their food.  I was really surprised too because I kind of expected it to be overrated.   The customers who come in seem to be a little older and as I have read somewhere else, of the soccer mom variety, so not me, but although I have perhaps seen a few, the customers seem pretty varied.  They are really close by too and they always serve huge portions and have good specials of the day.  I think a lot of their orders come in  smaller portions as well.

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1641 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-0738

Mint Boutique  

Category: Women's Clothing
Neighborhood: Montrose

3 star rating
 10/21/2009  
I usually hit this shop on my stroll down the Westheimer stores, most of the time they have cute clothing, a little more expensive than other comparable stores.  Lately, I haven't been in because there stock has been underwhelming, but perhaps that's due to some of the trends lately.  I feel less inclined to buy just for the sake of novelty and now only purchase the really outstanding or the inexpensive since most of the time I get stuck wearing it under my red work shirt that has become the mandatory staple of my day time wardrobe.  With so many great stores around to look in they need to do a better job buying, I have seen a lot of the same stock there for months.  Mostly I think the clothing  cost is a little too high for the Fanta girl look they have going on lately

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3310 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 527-8427

Sugarbaby's Cupcake Boutique  

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
Neighborhoods: Upper Kirby, Montrose

1 star rating
 10/21/2009  
I went to Sugarbaby's after I took a week of comprehensive exams.  I had been wanting fancy cupcakes forever and I thought I would treat myself.  I drove up and couldn't find a parking spot that didn't make me wonder whether or not my car would be there when I got back, but I decided to chance it since I was just going in for a bit.  There was a huge sign on the door that read " Out of Cupcakes".  I couldn't believe it and decided to try the door anyway and it was open.  They were out of cupcakes and what's worse is it looked like they had nothing else to offer either, it was even kind of dark in there, yet they didn't say they were closed and they seemed a little to eager to tell me they were all sold out for the day.  It was pretty early in the day as well.. . What's going on here, how can you run out of cupcakes if that's all you sell?  They were not very gracious about it and let me look around and walk out without telling me an optimum time to come back.  I think I'll try somewhere else next time, hopefully I shall have time to make my own soon.

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745 E 11th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 862-0019

Someburger Hamburger Stands  

Category: Burgers
Neighborhood: The Heights

4 star rating
 10/20/2009  
I love Someburger, they have pretty quick service and the burgers always come out fresh tasting with plenty of everything on them.  I love the onion rings too, almost more than the burger.  The food is simple and uncomplicated and always is well cooked through and through, and still juicy.  They are as cheap as fast food places like McDonalds or Burger King without the fast food chain bad after taste.  I haven't had the shake, but I think next time I might just order that and the onion rings.  It's take out only since it is only a burger stand and  excepts nothing but cash payment, not so bad, for a quite little meal.

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1201 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 655-1896

Forever 21  

Categories: Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing, Accessories
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Fourth Ward

4 star rating
 10/20/2009  
I shop at Forever 21 : ).  It's one of the only places downtown I can dive into at lunch time apart from Macy's which isn't way overpriced and boring.

Forever 21 downtown is a two story beacon of cheap and gaudy delight in the middle of a hum drum downtown where I have to skirt people peeing on the sidewalks to get over to the money side of downtown, with the fancy little shops and eateries.  Mostly it's hit or miss.  Most of the clothes look as though they will only last a few times of wear, but that's okay, honestly most clothes that make it to the clubs only last about that long anyway.  They have the cutest tackiest undies as well.  
It's so clean and well organized in the shop and they are really friendly.  Parking would be bad, but I never have to worry about that + they are directly on the metro rail stop.  Half the time I don't buy anything when I go in, but I always enjoy my time there.

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