The Haute List Royal Oaks Living March 2011

Royal Oaks
March 2011
An Exclusive Social Newsletter for the Residents of Royal Oaks
Photography by Gittings
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GENERAL PAINTING
Pressure Wash
Carpentry Work
Siding · Driveways
Patios · Brick
Roofs · Fences
Decks
benjy's Washington patio
Zimm's Little Deck - patio day
My thanks to Stuart Rosenberg for
his contribution to Royal Oaks Living each month.
Stuart Rosenberg
Studio Communications
713.524.2800
Repairs
Trim Work
Hardie Plank Siding
Install:
Crown Moldings · Base Boards
Window Seals · Door Casings
Dry Wall
Sheet Rock
Any Type of Texture
Roll on/Blow on
Epoxy Coating in Garage Floors
Wallpaper
Installation/Removal
Faux Painting
The Best Painting For The Millenium
Abiel Gonzales Owner
Office 281.485.2363 Cell 713-301-5749
www.gonzalesgeneralpainting.com
Referrals Upon Request
RA Sushi – Geisha
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Whether you’re staying closer to home or
venturing around town for the festivities,
one thing is for sure, the prime weather
can’t be wasted indoors when some of
the newest and most noteworthy alfresco
dining and lounging offerings are ripe for
exploration.
If you find yourself at CITYCENTRE’s
weekly farmer’s market or strolling for
unique finds at the district’s Friday Art
on the Plaza, bustling RA Sushi’s new
outdoor lounge, Geisha, is the perfect
escape for afternoon to late evening cocktails and delectable bar bites. A speakeasy
entrance at the rear of the restaurant sets
the stage for the jewel box space with private bar, cushy seating vignettes, candlelit
tables and dramatic red and black accents.
www.rasushi.com - 12860 Queensbury
Lane - (713) 331-2792
You’ll need some fuel to prepare yourself
for or recharge from touring some of the
city’s most spectacular homes and gardens
There’s nothing better than spring in Houston, a time when the city comes into
full bloom with a wash of dazzling colors and an equally stunning array of annual
events, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Azalea Trail, Art Car
Parade, Houston International Festival and US Men’s Clay Court Championship
at the River Oaks Country Club, to name just a few.
on the Azalea Trail. Just moments away
on upper Washington Avenue, benjy’s
treats the senses with an acclaimed, chefdriven menu and one-of-a-kind design
sensibility. Head to the chic upstairs
patio for cocktails and appetizers or
relax on the serene, downstairs terrace
for brunch and Sunday Supper, a threecourse sampler of contemporary comfort
food for just $19 a person.
www.benjys.com - 5922 Washington
Avenue - (713) 868-1131
The match might be over, but why stop
the fun and games after a day at the US
Men’s Clay Court Championship? In
nearby Montrose, discover one area’s
most charming new venues. Zimm’s
Little Deck, a fancy icehouse and seafood
bar, has been winning raves for its classic poor boys, signature rich boys and
New Orleans-inspired ambience that
shines with its bricked patios, café tables,
outdoor fireplace and gas lanterns. Have
a ball with a round on the city’s only
petanque court while sipping from a carefully edited selection of craft beers and
cocktails.
www.zimmslittledeck.com - 601 Richmond Avenue – (713) 527-8328
The EaDo district, named for its location
immediately east of downtown, is seeing
an explosion of activity with construction
of the Houston Dynamo stadium now
underway. After the Art Car Parade or
iFest, just roll or stroll under Highway
59 a couple of blocks past Discovery
Green and take in the emerging and
eclectic urban scene from the large and
inviting deck of the city’s newest Little
Woodrow’s. Occupying a thoughtfully
renovated, classic warehouse space, it’s
also the first Little Woodrow’s location in
Houston to offer a full bar.
www.littlewoodrows.com – 2019 Walker
at St. Emanuel
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