Shell P.'s Profile

What a fantastic organization! They provide a service that is unfortunately much needed in Houston, supporting women who are survivors of domestic & sexual violence, as well as their children.

For those in need, 24 hour hotline services, as well as a shelter are available:

Domestic Violence Hotline  (713) 528-2121      

Sexual Assault Hotline  (713) 528-RAPE (7273)

Many volunteer & donation opportunities, too!!

Just tried Candelari's for the first time with a friend--can't believe I've lived just a hop, skip, & a jump away for the last 5 years and never been.

All I have to say is 4 stars for $5 pizza that is tasty, not the frozen variety, and lasted three meals for me! whoo!

I'll be back, definitely for $5 pizza night!

What a great event! I never would have thought standing outside in the cold at the zoo would be as good as it was. Firstly, the dj was really fantastic! The right mix of beats to keep the energy up and keep err'body warm on the dance floor!

It was also pretty cool to be at the zoo after hours. Too bad we couldn't see more areas, but the animals and exhibits that were open for this were fun--especially the owl & bearcat that were up & close (being exhibited by zoo handlers).

But, on to the food!...

+ Boudreaux's: Really fantastic butternut squash soup & ah-MAY-zing sweet potato bread pudding!
+ The Chelsea Grill: Unique [fried] sweet potato wonton--'twas good.  
+ El Greco Grill: Soo many samples here! I love baklava, so that was a treat. As was the spanokopita, in fact. I'm pretty sure there were about 5 more yummy things here.
+ Fonda Santa Rosa: I remember this being good, but don't even remember what I had--oops! Gotta write reviews sooner next time!  
+ Hungry's Cafe & Bistro: Always solid.
+ Nothing Bundt Cakes: Really good! Definitely will have to check out this new place soon. Personal sized bundt cakes are the new cupcake.
+ Ruggle's bakery: Cake pops! 'Nuff said.
+ St. Arnold's Brewery: Very excited to try the new Santo here! Very generous portions, as always. Love our local H-town brew.
+ Java Pura: There's coffee, and there's *coffee*! Java Pura is definitely the latter.
+ Crispin Apple Cider/Fox Barrel Pear Cider: Soo good. I went out and bought some right away, and served with Christmas dinner. I especially recommend the pear cider if you're looking to try something new.

Didn't get to try some of the other entertainment (hair feathering, nails, photobooth), but plenty of options and more than enough fun was had!

There are basically two reasons that I go to Chili's:
1) I'm going to eat with people who love chain restaurants, and I can sway them from worse options to Chili's.
2) I'm going to eat with people who love chain restaurants, and we need something that's fast, but not fast food.

Unfortunately, this Chili's location fails at being fast.

Yes, the food tastes the same as every other Chili's. In fact, they may even be more generous with things like fries, dressings, making sure the salad is overflowing on the plates... Service is okay. Even when the restaurant is mostly empty, we've had waiters who never seem to come back enough. Every other Chili's seems to give refills as soon as you've taken a sip... but not this one.

But, speed is of the essence when dining at Chili's. I want to get in, then out, as quickly as possible. If I wanted an extended lunch, I wouldn't be eating at Chili's.

If the service were consistent and the food came out speedier, I could give more stars.

What a fun event! I really liked the atmosphere and drinks at BlackFinn (but would have been happy with some more vegetarian-friendlyy apps). The servers were extremely friendly, and the rosemary mojito was awesome!

Farah did a great job setting this up (as always!) and it was fun to turn an Elite event into a canned food drive to help the community out.

I'll be back to check out BlackFinn on a regular night, for sure!

Still in search of good dim sum/yum cha in Houston. Golden Palace was okay, but I don't understand the need to add shrimp or meat to everything. Can I just get a plain congee, please! (with the toppings, of course)

Service was okay, a little slow. But the food didn't seem hot enough when it was served, and certainly didn't keep the eat. Texture of some of the dumplings and turnip cake also seemed a bit off.

Trudy is a hoot and certainly  made my visit a memorable experience! If you're looking to snag a bargain on some high-end labels or designer fashions, you should definitely make a stop here. But note that when I say "bargain", that is referring to the relative discount of purchasing it new--many items still gave me the double-dollar-sign-eyeballs when I looked at the pricetag.

Most of the items were sized for the "average American" (say, 8-12), so if you're smaller you might not find a whole lot for you (though it's definitely worth a look!).

And Trudy carries quite a selection of shoes--in really nice shape, compared to what you could find in other consignment or re-sale stores.

Just visited B'Dazzled for the first time on my quest to explore the Houston consignment boutiques & thrift stores that abound. B'Dazzled was the first stop on my weekend tour, and actually one of the best.

B'Dazzled carries a variety of labels & sizes, and has a good mix of casual to dressy wares, plus accessories and some knick-knacks. I found a surprising number of dresses that I not only liked, but were in my size & budget! Ultimately, I walked out with one, but will probably be back for the other one (prices go down if something stays in the store for more than a month, so good deals are to be had!).

Only negatives were that parking isn't great--you can park in the driveway or on the adjacent street, and that the dressing room is the bathroom (it's a converted house).

Overall, this was a good experience. Much better quality selection than the thrift stores, and not as overpriced as some of the fancier consignment stores (though they definitely have some fancy brands in stock). I will definitely be back!

I try to come here every time I'm in New York. On trip, I ate here three days in a row. And had the same waitress each day! (She probably thought we were nuts!)

But the vegan reuben sandwich is the best--I am an addict!

Everything here is delicious, yet it feels healthy and soulful at the same time. Prices reasonable for NYC and vegetarian/"health" fare.  My only complaint is that it is small, and can be a little slow at time. But it's well worth it!

Finally made it to the Height to check out the new location of Tacos a Go-go, and am glad that I did.

I would subtract half a star for the ordering process. The line near the door was inconvenient, and there weren't menus until you got near the register, which was slowing down the whole ordering process. But I got over this hiccup once the food arrived.

Since I was here for brunch, I decided to check out the migas. Soo yummy, and a *huge* portion, to boot. The breakfast tacos were a hit with my group, and all the portions  seemed a little bigger than at the Midtown location. I'm not sure if that was by-design, but it's certainly okay in my books.

Comparing again to the Midtown location, the decor is a little less ktitsch-y (in a good way), but it still has its own recognizable flair or personality. The vegetarian options are good, but the meat-eaters will be happy here as well.