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Summer 2012 | WHere HOuSTON IS
ShopGirl
City Guide
Take a tour of Houston’s
urban shopping meccas
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TA N Y I A J O H N S O N M A P S / H O U S TO N C H R O N I C L E
Explore Houston shops
rehydrate
replenish
& stay
active
Houston leads the nation in retail job growth
for the fourth consecutive year, reports the
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
We’re not surprised. No
matter whether you’re
looking for a pair of bedazzled flip-flops or a Chanel
bouclé jacket, you can find
it. We’ve explored the city’s
shops, from the Galleria to
the Heights. Here are some
Joy Sewing
of our favorites.
Galleria
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sharing Texas’ largest mall, don’t
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By J OY S E W I N G
THE GALLERIA
I learned how to shop — and ice skate — at the Galleria. Since then,
I’ve seen the retail complex grow into a mecca for Houstonians
and tourists alike. With nearly 400 stores and its signature ice
rink, the Galleria is the largest mall in Texas and the fourth
largest in the country, with more than 24 million visitors each year.
The flagship of the Simon Mall chain is anchored by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue,
Nordstrom and two Macy’s stores. If you feel like splurging, shop the luxury lane near
Neimans — Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Prada and Louis Vuitton boutiques beckon. The Galleria’s
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Senior Editor — Features Melissa Aguilar
29-95 Editor Andy Olin
Arts Editor Roberta MacInnis
Art Director Susan Barber
fun, eclectic mix of smaller
local stores, familiar chains
and dining/drinking options
makes shopping an allday experience. Opt for
an elegant oyster snack at
Oceannaire or an exotic
cocktail at Gigi’s Asian
Bistro. The Galleria is proof
that everything is bigger in
Texas.
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Henri Bendel
Level 2, near Saks Fifth
Avenue, 713-439-7462
If you are into accessories,
you’ll love this store. The
New York-based Henri
Bendel recently opened
its first Texas location at
the Galleria and has a fun
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FAVES
1
Love,
Lust,
buy
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The Foodie Event
of the Year.
Look who’s coming to Houston!
This is what feet were made for.
Pierre Dumas wedges, $50, Willa Boutique in Rice Village
2
3
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GIADA DE LAURENTIIS
If these shoes
could talk,
they’d scream,
“diva.”
BCBGeneration
wedges, $60,
Little Bird Resale
Boutique in Post
Oak Plaza
I’m so in love with orange.
PAULA DEEN
Beaded necklace, $28, Francesca’s
Collections in Highland Village
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Gypsy earrings, $210,
More Than You Can Imagine
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A little-black-dress
pick-me up? Perfect.
Deepa Gurnani
handbag, $198,
More Than You Can Imagine
Mayra Beltrán photos / Houston Chronicle
Visit MetroCookingHouston.com
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Galleria+Uptown Park+ Post Oak
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LUNCH STOPS
A
stop for lunch may be the best money
you spend all day — and retailers
know it. The dining options in the
Galleria alone are mind-boggling. Shoppers
can enjoy everything from a chicken-salad
sandwich in the jungle that is RAINFOREST
CAFE to a veal chop at the TONY DEL FRISCO’S
DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE.
Bistro N A fresh
Our favorite stop is BISTRO N, which is located berry and fig salad
just past the lingerie department on the third floor with goat cheese
of NORDSTROM, 5192 Hidalgo, in the Galleria. The
inviting bistro recently got a makeover, and its dining room shimmers
in coppers, reds and golds. It is both dramatic and dynamic, but still
soothing. We wish every restaurant offered such flattering lighting.
The lunch menu is what you might expect from a restaurant catering
to women: rustic sandwiches, big salads and entrees that offer big
flavors but are scaled to lighter appetites. On a recent visit, we tried
the Fresh Berry & Fig Salad, which was dotted with spiced almonds and
goat cheese, and topped with a fragrant vanilla bean vinaigrette.
We were seated at the counter, which wraps around the open kitchen.
It was a great spot for regrouping, watching a chef build a pizza from
scratch and enjoying a glass of peachy sangria.
Syd Kearney
SYD KEARNEY / HOUSTON CHRONICLE
MIU MIU
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assortment of jewelry,
candles, handbags, totes,
wallets and clutches. The
retailer, founded by the late
milliner and New Orleans
native Henri Bendel, has
incorporated its signature
brown and white stripes
throughout the store. An
ornate chandelier adds a
romantic ambiance.
Miu Miu
Level 1, Neiman Marcus
Wing, 713-623-7850
Houston-native Solange
Knowles (sister to Beyoncé)
kicked off the opening of
Texas’ first Miu Miu store
earlier this year as the celebrity DJ. It was the perfect way
for Miu Miu, the sister brand
to the Italian fashion house
Prada, to open its doors. Miu
Miu appeals to the young,
cool and affluent shopper,
and the store showcases the
brand’s fun and flirty clothing, shoes and accessories.
Fashion and art come together at BB1 Classic.
The two-story boutique features clothes from
around the world as well as designs created in
conjunction with artist John Ross Palmer.
UPTOWN PARK
The best way to start off
a shopping trip at Uptown
Park is with a cupcake from
Crave Cupcakes. No sooner
had I bought my red-velvet
variety, I dropped it on
the floor by accident. An
employee gave me another
without blinking. Here at
Uptown Park, customer
service is a priority at every
turn. This charming retail
area, near Loop 610 and
Woodway, has nearly 40
places to shop, dine and
sip. Store after store, I
found friendly sales staffs
and a variety of clothing
and accessories for every
budget, from Mint Baby,
Basiques, High Gloss and
Lady Elle to M Penner and
Lucho.
BB1 Classic
1101 Uptown Park Blvd.,
713-395-0830
When Calli Saitowitz moved
her BB1 Classic boutique
from West Gray to Uptown
Park, she more than doubled
the size of the store and also
created a beautiful two-story boutique with room for art
displays and fashion shows.
The South African-native
owns BB1 with her husband,
Julian, and operates the
store with her sister, Moira
Morris. The two scour the
world searching for musthave lines, such as Louisa
Cerano and Isabel De Pedro.
They’ve also launched a line
of scarves, Moi Moi, made of
tissue-thin silk and cashmere, and have collaborated
with Houston artist John
Ross Palmer to feature his
work on the scarves ($149
each).
Carrie Ann
1151 Uptown Park Blvd.,
713-492-2666
Carrie Ann Sanders loves
clothes and dogs, and
her boutique delightfully
combines her two loves.
The store, which is located
just few steps from Crave
Cupcakes, offers playful
casualwear and pieces
great for date night, with
Galleria+Uptown Park+ Post Oak
Elegant eveningwear, day
suits and dresses are at the
heart of Elizabeth Anthony Esther Wolf. Owner
Julie Phillips Roberts has
a discerning eye for style
and what women want in
occasional dressing. Her
store showcases luxurious
suits by Roberto Quaglia
and separates by Lafayette 148, among others.
Roberts, who has served
as an image consultant
to Miss America and Miss
USA contestants, also has
a collection of red-carpet
gowns from designers such
as Carment Marc Valvo
and Liancarlo. I wore one
of Carmen Marc Valvo’s
beautiful black strapless
gowns for a charity fashion
show and felt like a beauty
queen. And that’s the point.
Based in Brazil, Lenny e Cia
opened its first U.S. store
here in 2007. Shoppers will
love the pristine, modern
space. Company president Ana Silva operates
the Houston store, which
features some top designers: Jason Wu, Gareth Pugh,
Zaha Hadid, among others.
I was mesmerized by a pair
of Vivienne Westwood/
MELISSA comfy plastic
pumps with cherry accents
that I had seen on Katy
Perry in a photo spread.
Lenny e Cia also has oneof-kind luxury handbags
and totes.
POST OAK AREA
The entire Galleria area has
become a mecca for shopping. There are many stores
and boutiques on streets
neighboring Houston’s
favorite mall. Take your pick
from Dillard’s, Last Call
Studio by Neiman Marcus,
Nordstrom Rack, Festari
for Men, Pickles and Ice
Cream Maternity Apparel
and Pinto Ranch, to name
a few.
Tenenbaum & Co.
1801 Post Oak Blvd.,
713-629-7444
If it’s jewelry you want, head
to Post Oak Boulevard.
Tenenbaum & Co. offers
unique and antique fine
jewelry. You’ll find Cartier,
Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels
and Harry Winston, to
drop a few names. This is
the perfect place to find a
special gift for that certain
someone. She’ll thank you.
(Trade-ins are welcome.)
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Try these on for
size. 6.91 carat
pear diamond
ring, $845,000.
Deco platinum
and onyx ring
with 1 carat center,
Tenenbaum & Co.,
$8,900
Marco Bicego
yellow gold
link bracelet,
$4,660, Zadok
MELISSA PHILLIP /
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
SMILEY N. POOL /
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Zadok Jewelers
1749 Post Oak Blvd.,
713-960-8950
For my first bridal fashion
shoot many years ago, I
went to Zadok’s Jewelers
for something fabulous. I
had heard the family-owned
store, now in its seventh
generation, has a wide
variety of engagement and
bridal rings as well as some
impressive fashion jewelry
collections. Brands, such as
Ippolita and Marco Bicego,
celebrate summer with
beautiful colored stones in
yellow or white gold, and
Sutra’s colored dangle
earrings are equally popular.
J E W E L E R S
1749 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
Tel: 713.960.8950
Zadok.com
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Find Swiss designer Robert
Quaglia’s collection at
Elizabeth Anthony Esther Wolf.
Melissa’s
Patchuli wedge
is $140 at Lenny
e Cia + Melissa
MELISSA
Elizabeth Anthony
Esther Wolf
1180 Uptown Park Blvd.,
713-467-4646
Lenny e Cia + MELISSA
1111-12 Uptown Park Blvd.,
713-840-1777
JUSTINE SCHULERUD
brands such as Plenty by
Tracy Reese and Jay Godfrey. Carrie Ann also carries
an assortment of stylish
dog accessories, including
shirts with rhinestones, collars and hand-painted dog
bowls.
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Galleria+Uptown Park+ Post Oak
The Little
Bird resale
shop displays
accessories
beautifully.
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DESIGN SHOPS
Longoria Collection
1101 Uptown Park, No. 2, 713-621-4241.
Interior designer Sylvia Dorsey’s Longoria Collection is
brimming with fine China, linens, furniture and finery.
Baby and bath items, as well as antiques, also are in
abundance.
DAVE ROSSMAN
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Little Bird
1735 Post Oak Blvd.,
832-767-4483
True story: A little bird told
me about the Little Bird
resale and consignment
boutique. I was prepared to
find great buys in designer
clothing and accessories
when I visited, and I did. A
sexy pair of green BCBGeneration wedges were calling
my name — a steal at $60
($200 new). Owner Keele
Lloyd opened her first store
in Aspen, Colo., in 2007.
She opened her Houston
store this year. Designers
range from Blumarine and
J. Mendel to Ungaro and
Carolina Herrera. It’s easy to
shop because clothing and
accessories are beautifully
displayed, with plenty of
room for shoppers to move
around. It’s a shopping
secret worth sharing.
DAVE ROSSMAN
The bedding
department
at Longoria
Collection
inspires sweet
dreams.
GALLERIA AREA
Louis Shanks
2800 Fondren, 713-780-9770
UPTOWN PARK
Known for finely crafted traditional furniture, Louis
Shanks is a Texas original. The new Loft offerings feature a more urban look for the home-furnishings store.
Baker
1111 Uptown Park Blvd., 713-627-3238
Poggenpohl
5002 Westheimer, 832-582-2620
With both reproductions and designer originals, such
as Barbara Barry and the Thomas Pheasant Collection, Baker features a wide variety of furniture and
accessories. The styles range from contemporary to
traditional and urban looks.
Poggenpohl’s cutting-edge kitchen design center is
state of the art. With the latest technologies, styles
and finishes from which to choose, home chefs can
customize every inch of the kitchen to their needs.
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West Ave
DESIGN SHOP
Flor
2800 Kirby, 713-522-0278.
Houston’s flor location is one of only six in the
United States. The ecofriendly modular carpet-tile
company features an interactive grid that allows
customers to mix, match and design their rugs.
The company’s Return and Recycle Program accepts used Flor squares to be recycled into
Yes, Tootsies is here,
but shoppers also can find
More Than You Can Imagine
new products.
Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle
Melanie Warner
By J OY S E W I N G
West Ave, which opened last year, fits
well into the city’s retail landscape, with
Tootsies’ flagship store, Q Custom Clothiers
menswear, Rye 51 menswear, Ivory Bridal
Atelier and Un Deux Trois. Neighboring
boutiques include Sloan Hall, Billy Reid,
Little Patooties and More Than You Can
Imagine. And the dining options are
exceptional.
Tootsies
2601 Westheimer,
713-629-9990
Tootsies is what a luxury
specialty store should be:
elegant and beautiful.
When he relocated the
store from Highland
Village, owner Mickey
Rosmarin created an
ultramodern space with a
300-foot runway, bountiful
natural light, eclectic
fixtures, 21 dressing rooms
and opulent detailing.
Collections include CrOp
by Houston designer
David Peck, as well as
Valentino, Givenchy,
Celine and Nina Ricci; they
also range from ultraexpensive to affordable.
Rather than intimidating,
the staff is helpful and
accommodating.
Rye 51
2800 Kirby, 713-523-8222
Great menswear and
whiskey pair perfectly in
this hip spot. Browse the
assortment of cool shirts,
premium denim, shoes
and other casualwear
while partaking of the
free whiskey bar. Rye 51 is
the younger brother of Q
Custom Clothier next door,
specializing in custom
shirts and suiting.
More Than You
Can Imagine
2817 Westheimer,
713-668-8811
More Than You Can
Imagine is the perfect
name for this consignment
boutique specializing in
high-end designer clothing
and accessories. You’ll
find labels from Christian
Louboutin and Valentino
to Chanel and Escada.
Owner Vicki Rizzo knows
what’s in vogue and what
will look good on you. I had
my eye on a fabulous pair
of Valentino pumps, but,
thankfully, I was distracted
by all the jewelry, handbags
and home décor. Sign
up, and the staff will call
you when they have your
favorite designer in your
size.
Tootsies
More Than You Can
Imagine includes bold
accessories, left, as well as a
home collection, right.
Gary Fountain
Gary Fountain
LUNCH STOP
T
iny Boxwoods: Some find it a bit
precious and, yes, “cute” is the
operative word for this perpetually
packed place, but we’ve come to terms with
the quibbles. Wait till the lunch crowds
dissipate, and then order a meat and cheese
plate and a bottle of wine to share on the
pretty patio. The Rice Village location —
Tiny’s No. 5 — has its own charms.
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Village: 3636 Rice Blvd., 713-667-3402
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Rice Village
Put on your walking shoes to spend
the day lost in a multiblock village
filled with designer goods and funky fun
By J OY S E W I N G
Rice Village, which opened in the 1930s, is one
of city’s oldest shopping areas. It’s also one of
the most popular, with blocks of boutiques,
including Hemline, Method, Nine Maternity,
Tanner Goods and Uncle Funky’s Daughter.
The Village Arcade holds chain stores such
as Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and others.
LUNCH STOP
C
AFE RABELAIS: The menu is
displayed on blackboards at this cozy
French restaurant that has a near
cult following. Lunch hours are limited, and
there are no reservations, but it’s worth the
effort. The menu changes often, but you can’t
go wrong with the rustic sandwiches, wellappointed salads or the quiche of the day. It’s
simply charming.
2442 Times Blvd., 713-520-8841
Syd Kearney
J. Silver
2412 Rice Blvd;
713-807-1644
Like other nationally known
jewelry designers, Chan Luu
stops by regularly at Jay Landa’s J. Silver Boutique. Landa
has a keen eye for collecting
and designing jewelry. He
carries Luu’s famous wrap
bracelets and some of her
other collections, as well assorted pieces by Zoe Chicco
and Uno de 50. Stop by to
check out Landa’s unique,
stunning designs at affordable prices.
The Class Room
2343 Amherst, 713-874-0004
When guys graduate from
college and go off into the
world, they need grown-up
clothing. That’s the idea
behind this menswear store,
which was started by college friends who wanted to
upgrade their style. They’ve
pulled together a great assortment of young mens-
wear for a casual office or
a night out. Brands include:
Brooklyn Circus, Hamilton
1883, Naked & Famous Denim and White Horse Trading
Co. The Class Room also
offers Whiskey Wednesdays
the first Wednesday of each
month.
Dao Chloe Dao
Boutique
6127 Kirby, 713-807-1565
Designer Chloe Dao
changed the name of her
Lot 8 Boutique to capitalize
on her brand. The “Project
Runway” Season 2 winner
reduced the space and
created a more intimate
shopping experience that
feels a lot like Chloe’s world
— pretty, fun and fashionable. Dao showcases her
collections in the front of
the store and also sells an
assortment of Los Angeles
brands. Her jewelry is worth
a closer look.
Em & Lee
2505 Amherst St., Village
Arcade, 713-942-9655
With so many of Houston’s
boutiques stocking their
stores with exquisite but
pricey items, it is refreshing
to come across shops that
sell contemporary clothing
minus the sticker shock.
Em &Lee makes it easy for
shoppers to infuse their
wardrobe with something
new without spending a
lot of money. It caters to
the junior market, although
I saw a few more mature
faces trying on clothes and
looking fabulous the day I
visited. Trendy tops perfect
for Houston summers are
paired with shorts of all
lengths. Shoppers searching for a flirty cocktail dress
have options in the $150
range. Em & Lee isn’t heavy
on investment pieces, but
stocks what’s hot right now.
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Experience the
flavors…
Fresh
New & Tastier!
We have over 100 flavors to choose
from along with gift baskets,
candies, nuts and other novelty’s.
Special Event Catering:
Baby showers, weddings, church
events, fund raisers, birthdays etc.
Em & Lee
(womenswear), at
2505 Amherst St.
Jewelry designer
Chan Luu shows
her wrap bracelets
and bohemian
jewelry during a
visit to Jay Landa’s
J. Silver boutique in
the Rice Village.
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3829 Southway Freeway
Houston, Texas 77027
Store: 713-621-7677
Fax: 713-621-7679
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What’s happening in the
VILLAGE ARCADE
FASHION, JEWELRY, HOME & GIFTS
Almaza Jewelers • Ann Taylor • BabyGap
Banana Republic • Chico's • The Children's Place
Claire's Accessories • Em & Lee • Everything But Water
Express • G by Guess • Gap • GapBody • GapKids
Gymboree • Hemline • JoAnn's • Lavo Collections
LMD Boutique • LOFT • Nadeau Furniture
New York & Co • Papyrus • Soma Intimates
Sunglass Hut • Talbots • Victoria's Secret
White House/Black Market • Yankee Candle Company
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Baker Street Pub & Grill • BamBou
Black Walnut Cafe • Bombay Brasserie
D’Amico’s Italian Market Cafe • Jason’s Deli
Kubo’s Sushi Bar & Grill • Ia Madeleine
Red Mango • Starbucks • 55
SERVICES & PAMPERING
Bath & Body Works
Beautique Day Spa & Salon
Clique Salon • M•A•C • Origins
Sephora • Sprint • Stylingbar • The Pretty Kitty
Greenbria St
Amherst St
Morningside Dr
Kelvin Dr
Kirby Dr
Rice Blvd
University Blvd
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Red Mango
Lavo Collections
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LMD Boutique
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Visit with us at the Village Arcade
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Are you ready to bare all? Our
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and packages available.
Yankee Candle
You’re invited to our Halloween
Preview Party! Saturday, August
4th from 10am to 4pm. Giveaways
every hour.
Kubo’s Sushi Bar
& Grill
For 11 years, we’ve remained one
of the top 10 sushi restaurants in
Houston. There’s a good reason.
G by Guess
Take 30% off your entire purchase
on Friday, July 20th at G by Guess!
Not a Pulse member yet? Stop by
and sign up for free!
Stylingbar
Shampoo, conditioning and hair
styling: only $35! Located at
2401 Times Blvd. Book us for
private events.
Origins
Free mini facials all month long
as well as free samples with any
skincare purchase!
Sprint
$100 off of any new Smartphone
activation or upgrade when you sign
up for Sprint Home Phone Service
(expires 9/30/12). $50 port-in credit
for credit union or AAA members
(expires 8/31/12).
LOFT
20% off your full-price purchase!
Entercode: 20000000605. Offer
valid at the Village Arcade LOFT
store location only 7/19/12 7/31/12. See store for details.
Nadeau Furniture
With a Soul
Over 6,000 styles of unique, quality
hardwood furniture, imported from
India and Indonesia, at extremely
affordable wholesale prices.
Bam Bou Lounge
KIRBY DRIVE &
UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
Providing the hottest entertainment
in Houston! Every Saturday night
enjoy live music, great friends and
fun. We offer rooftop parking and
village views. Come see what the
buzz is about!
www.villagearcade.com
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Highland Village
A grand mix of shopping and dining choices
with everything from designer shoes to
cupcakes turns a drive along Westheimer into
By J OY S E W I N G
If you’re looking for retail therapy with familiar national brands and
stores, I suggest Highland Village. This shopping and dining area
packsalotintoacoupleoflongblocks.There’severythingfromBanana
Republic, Anthropologie, Francesca’s Collections, Marmi, Donald J
Pliner, Lucky Brand Jeans, Cole Haan and Zingara Swimwear. Beauty
and skin-care stores include Kiehl’s and L’Occtaine. For workoutwear,
there’s Lucy and Lululemon. Since shopping and sweets go so well
together, make time to stop in at Sprinkles Cupcakes.
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Catering and Banquet Facilities Available
Serving Houston’s Best Margaritas
Happy Hour ALL DAY Wednesday
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Come Visit Our New Location At:
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713-995-9191
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This bridal and party dress
boutique opened its first
U.S. location here last
summer. BHLDN, from the
people who brought us
Anthropologie and Urban
Outfitters, offers wedding
gowns, shoes, jewelry,
lingerie, special-occasion
dresses and décor. It’s a
beautiful store with romantic window displays. Design
collaborations include
»
BHLDN continues
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3965 South Gessner Houston
713-266-4756
BHLDN offers
bridal dresses
in fresh,
contemporary
styles, at left
and below.
MAYRA BELTRÁN /
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
GREAT FOOD
BHLDN
4056 Westheimer,
713-599-1917
BHLDN
55591 Richmond Ave. Houston
TX 713-787-9680
1749 Richmond Ave. Houston
9902 Gulf Freeway, Houston
713-521-3144
713-910-3410
www.latapatiamexcafe.com
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Bellaire+Meyerland
Remember Meyerland Plaza? Perhaps it is time
to make new shopping memories at the Loop 610 mall,
and visit Bellaire stores for something chic
By J OY S E W I N G
MEYERLAND
Meyerland is named for Joseph Meyer,
who bought the land in 1885. Meyerland
Plaza was Houston’s second regional mall
when it was built in the late 1950s. As a native
Houstonian, I remember accompanying
my mother to Meyerland Plaza during the
holidays. We would visit its unique momand-pop stores and the square where Santa
set up shop.
Formal Wear and Jos. A.
Bank Clothiers, as well as
some familiar restaurants.
The plaza’s remodeled and
restyled J.C. Penney is one
of my favorites in Houston
because it’s so easy to find
a parking spot.
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she inherited her aunt’s
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the Heights
Langford Market
249 W. 19th, 713-880-1515
Vintage, retro and arty modern fare
and small-town atmosphere draw
visitors into the eclectic shops of 19th Street.
By J OY S E W I N G
No other shopping area in Houston has the sweet allure of 19th
Street in the Heights.
It’s rarely chaotic and has such Main Street, small-town charm
you’ll forget you’re in a sprawling city. The boutiques include the
massive Retroplis, with two floors of vintage apparel, and Thread,
a consignment shop for stylish children’s clothing. Makeup artist
Yubi Escalona has a studio offering glam sessions and lessons.
The annual White Linen Night in the Heights on 19th Street will
be 6-10 p.m. Aug. 4. Shop, sip and browse while celebrating the
Heights’ coolness. Go early; it gets crazy crowded.
Jubilee
321 W. 19th, 713-869-5885
I don’t remember when
I fell in love with Jubilee,
which has been around for
17 years, but it’s one of my
favorites. Owner Kristal
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Located in the Historic Houston Heights
321 A West 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008
713-869-5885
www.jubileeintheheights.com
Kirksey has created a store
every grown-up girl can
love. It has greeting cards,
chandeliers, bath and body
gifts, and an upstairs area
with artsy-chic refurbished
furniture and home décor.
The vintage-inspired
jewelry is a top seller, with
earrings and bracelets
from $14 to $30. Yellowbox
flip-flops with crystals and
beadwork, $48-$54, also
are popular. Shop the mix
of affordable bohemian
clothing in the back. Bold
tops and geometric-print
dresses in sunny oranges,
teals, purples and pinks
range from $30 to $80.
Replay on
19th Street
373 W. 19th, 713-863-9344
Browsing Replay on
19th Street is a treasure
hunt; you’re sure to find
something great. I did when
I visited the 2,500-squarefoot store in search of an
outfit for a disco party.
It also has more ’40s
and ’50s dresses, coats,
blouses and vintage jewelry
than I had time to peruse,
plus pieces from the ’80s
and an assortment of used
cowboy boots, vintage
shoes and handbags. Don’t
be in a hurry: Fabulous
finds take time.
Customer service can make
all the difference. Keris
greeted me at the door,
cheerful and engaging
without being bothersome.
The store brimmed with
cute things for summer.
The shop is part of the
Houston-based American
Apparel Concepts (not that
other American Apparel),
which includes Method,
Wish and Duo boutiques. It
has a young attitude with
sundresses for less than
$100, tops under $60 and
plenty of costume jewelry.
Erica Delgardo
Jewelry
365 W. 19th, 713-802-1977
Metalsmith and designer
Erica Delgardo takes care
in creating pieces that
customers love forever. She
uses copper, brass, sterling
silver and gold, as well as
beautiful stones. The native
Argentinian sells work by
other local designers, but
her custom pieces win
praise. Give her an idea;
she’ll create it for you.
LUNCH STOP
DOWN HOUSE: Burgers and salads dominate the lunch
menu at this laid-back coffee house. The kitchen uses locally
sourced products for dishes such as the bacon and Texas
Peach salad, housemade kim chi burger and shrimp tacos.
Breakfast is served daily until 3 p.m., so there’s also chicken
and waffles, if that’s your thing. Service can be clunky, but
still we love it.
1801 Yale St., 713-864-3696
SALE SUCRE: OK, it hasn’t been open long enough to be an
old favorite, but this new French bistro is showing promise.
You’ll find classics with twists such as French onion soup
and savory and sweet crepes and wines for every budget.
2916 White Oak, 713-623-1406
Syd Kearney
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DESIGN SHOPS
Bliss
235 W. 19th, 832-673-0099
When you are on the hunt for a last-minute
gift, Bliss has the goods. The eclectic mix of
contemporary gifts and home décor includes
candles, crystal vases and objets d’art, and you’ll
find something new every visit.
Coda
355 W. 19th, 713-863-4411
Rustic wares, kitchen items, paper and linen goods
are all on the menu at Coda. But if you are looking
for candles, go no farther. The selection is vast; the
scents fabulous.
Bespoke by GJCD
238 W. 19th, Suite A, 713-861-7493
Bespoke by GJCD is the retail incarnation of Gilbert
Joseph’s interior design business. He selects each
item, whether it’s a salvaged structural piece or a
sleek sofa.
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Bespoke by GJCD
carries eclectic
treasures
hand-picked by
the owner.
Find something
old, above, at
Replay on 19th
Street, or opt for
something new at
Jubilee, left.
a
stationery
shop
4500 Washington Avenue • Houston, Texas 77007
713.802.1345 • www.katie-co.com
Life and Creativity Coach. Cherie
utilizes her success-oriented
strategies from coaching, creativity
and spirituality to empower you to
create a life filled with passion
and purpose.
Cherie Ray
Folkart, Cultural Traditions & Good Causes
Proprietors
Macario M. Ramirez
& Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez
241 West 19th Street • Houston, TX 77008
Tel. (713) 880-2420
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Nosh and sip
A Margherita pizza is $6
at happy hour at Trevisio.
If you want to end your retail rave
with drink specials and munchables,
check out these recommendations
By SY D K E A R N E Y
These happy hours are the real deal
A trio of crab sliders is $9
during happy hour at Truluck’s.
Toast your day of shopping and take advantage of some of the city’s
best dining deals at happy hour. Some restaurants start as early as
2:30 p.m., and some happy hours stretch to 7 p.m. No matter what the
hour, you and your shopping mates will find drink specials and valuepricing on shareable plates.
Here are shopper-friendly spots to consider. (All times are MondayFriday unless otherwise noted. Happy-hour specials change frequently,
so if your heart is set on $1.95 onion rings, call before you visit.)
buffalo crawfish tails for
rush hour coincide. Happy
GALLERIA/
$4.95 and sliders (including
hour is 4-7 p.m. and includes
POST OAK/
a choice of chicken, pork or
a value-priced appetizer
UPTOWN PARK
beef) for $5.95.
menu. Among its offerings:
Truluck’s: Happy hour
is 4:30-6:30 p.m. at this
coolly sleek steakhouse,
and it draws a large, diverse
cast of regulars. Specials
include half-price cocktails,
half-price bar bites and 25
percent off all bottles of
wine. On a recent happyhour visit, we enjoyed three
rich crab cake sliders for $9
and a budget-friendly $5
glass of sparkling wine.
5350 Westheimer,
713-783-7270
Willie G’s: You have your
choice of two bars (as well
as a patio) at this upscale
steak and seafood spot.
Happy hour is 3-7 p.m., and
deals include $2.95 drafts,
$3.95 wells and $4.95 house
wines. Bar bites include a
half-dozen raw oysters or
boiled shrimp for $3.95,
onion strings for $1.95,
1605 Post Oak,
713-840-7190
RICE VILLAGE
Benjy’s: The second-
floor lounge is an
immensely popular
happy-hour spot. Luckily,
it’s a long one: 4-7 p.m. The
deals include $6 signature
cocktails (make mine a
mojito) and martinis and
$5 wines by the glass.
Appetizers are $6, including
a pistachio-crusted
goat cheese cake, pork
potstickers and flat-bread
pizzas.
2424 Dunstan,
713-522-7602
Trevisio: This crisp dining
room on the sixth floor of
the Commons in the Medical
Center is a breeze to access,
even when happy hour and
and the friendly banter of
the staff. Specials include
$3.50 for select drafts, $4
wells and $5 house wines
(some are very good), as
well as $6.50 specialty
cocktails. My favorite afternoon/happy-hour snack is a
bowl of gumbo. It’s the color
of dark chocolate, as rich as
Bill Gates and topped with
golden fried oysters. Oh, my
goodness, it’s good.
1050 Studewood,
713-802-0533
UPPER KIRBY/
RIVER OAKS
garlic-Parmesan chicken
wings are $6, meatballs with
garlic bread are $6 and a
Margherita pizza is $6. Drink
specials include special
pricing on Texas wines by
the glass.
6550 Bertner,
713-749-0400
MEYERLAND/
BELLAIRE
Samurai: This popular
Japanese steakhouse
offers happy hour 5-7
p.m. In keeping with its
encyclopedic menu, the
happy-hour menu is
expansive, too. Among
the highlights are $2 beers
and $4 house wines. HH
sushi rolls start at $2, and
appetizers include $3
veggie tempura, $3 shrimp
tempura and $2.50 crab
puffs. A menu of single
The Bird & the Bear:
SYD KEARNEY PHOTOS / HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Fried Green Tomato Caprice is $7 on the happy hour menu
at The Bird & The Bear Bistro in River Oaks.
pieces (with prices starting
at $1) makes Samurai a
terrific spot for the sushi
novices.
5317 Bissonnet,
713-432-1858
Union Kitchen: We’re
fans of the patio of this
Bellaire spot, where happy
hour is celebrated 3-6
p.m. (And that’s a good
thing because the bar is
small.) Specials include $3
drafts and $5 sangria. For
a nibble, try the massive
onion rings for $3.95; $2.95
house-made chips topped
with bacon, cheddar and
blue cheese; and $5 pizzas.
4057 Bellaire Blvd.,
713-661-0025
HEIGHTS
Liberty Kitchen: One
of our favorite restaurant
bars marks happy hour
2:30-6 p.m. We like the
views into the open kitchen
This may be one of the
most feminine restaurants
in town (and we mean
that in a good way). That
makes it the perfect postshopping stop. That and
the generous happy hour,
which runs 2:30-5:30 p.m.
every day. The HH menu
offers more than a dozen
small plates, including a
cheese plate for two at $10,
short-rib tacos for $8 and
a grilled Gruyere cheese
sandwich for $8. Beers
are $3, wine by the glass
starts at $4, and specialty
cocktails are $6. Love, love,
love the Watermelon Basil
Lemonade.
2810 Westheimer,
713-528-2473
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Bellaire+Meyerland
Continued from page G10
Continued from page G11
Tracy Reese, Twinkle and
Anna Sui. Check out the
jewelry and shoe collections as well as the oh-socomfy fitting rooms.
Magpie’s
5000 Bellaire Blvd., 713-661-9777
Design shops
Magpie’s is a great place to go if you are
looking for a gift and don’t have a clue
what to give. Wander through the homey
shop and you will quickly alight on something special — a wall hanging, a Vera
Bradley bag, delicate earrings, the perfect
frame. Don’t forget Magpie’s when the
holidays roll around; you’ll want to deck
the halls with the wonderful ornaments
and garlands they carry.
Joseph Shoes &
Accessories
3930 Westheimer,
713-623-8034
So you love Prada, Jimmy
Choo and Manolo? Joseph
Shoes & Accessories will
likely have what you’re
craving. The store offers top designer shoes,
including Brian Atwood,
Tory Burch and Lanvin. I’m
a fan of Joseph’s seasonal
sales and proudly show off
my sale finds — a pair of
red Donald J Pliner stiletto
suede boots and orange
Tory Burch espadrilles —
every chance I get.
»Queen
Restoration Hardware Gallery
4030 Westheimer, 713-328-3100
Set aside an afternoon to explore every inch of
Restoration Hardware Gallery. Awash in gray, beige,
white and taupe, the soothing, four-story megastore is a sight to behold, with furniture, linens,
accessories, gifts and hardware for every room in the
house. Don’t miss the rooftop garden conservatory,
which feels more like a swanky outdoor lounge at a
hotel than a retail furniture purveyor.
Melanie Warner
French Cuff
4048 Bellaire Blvd., 713-665-3336
This chic, inviting boutique tucked away
in the Whole Foods Plaza is one of the
few clothing stores in the neighborhood.
It caters to women who want modern
classics and trends that don’t look tired
after one season. University of Houston
graduate and former corporate executive
Kairy-tate Barkley, opened the shop in
2008. She has a keen eye for presenting
an assortment of clothing and accessories
for casual to fancy affairs.
Rice Village
»Rice Village
Antonio this month.
Continued from page G8
Whether you are beach
bound or want to look like
you are, Everything But
Water is the place to find
the right swimsuit, coverup
or resort look. It’s one of
an assortment of stylish
stores in the Village Arcade
within Rice Village. It also
has some of the best looks
from Trina Turk, Nanette
Lepore, and more. We know
shopping for swimwear can
be pain, but, here, getting
beach chic is so easy.
Premium Kids
2420 Times Blvd.,
713-532-8826
Cool kids like cool sneakers,
The Raspberry Rose
2434 Rice Blvd.,
713-529-2260
Gary Fountain
Everything But Water
2503 Amherst St., Village
Arcade, 713-526-1385
Premium Goods Kids gets children on a stylish start.
even if they haven’t learned
to walk yet. Premium Kids
is the place to find fun kids’
shoes. Owner Jennifer Ford
started Premium Goods,
a funky specialty sneaker
store, in 2004. Premium
Kids carries sizes 0-4 for
newborns, 2-10 for toddlers
and 10½-3½ for preschoolers, as well as tees and
onesies.
Elaine Turner
2439 University,
713-255-0052
Designer Elaine Turner
combines exotic textures,
mixed materials and color
in her luxurious, yet affordable accessories, which she
displays in her vibrant boutique. Turner has another
boutique at CityCenter and
will open a location in San
Visit this welcoming boutique twice and you’ll be
on a first-name basis with
owner Carrie Schwartzenburg and her staff.
Schwartzenburg practically
grew up at the Rose, which
was opened in 1983 by her
mother, Maureen Sweeney.
You’ll find on-trend clothing
appropriate for fashionable
women of all ages, as well
as Mexico-inspired jewelry
by Virgin, Saints and Angels;
delicate necklaces by Rebecca Lankford; and crystal
hoop earrings by the Rose’s
own Haley E. Complete a
casual look with some shoes
from the Rose’s sister store,
the Loop, across the street.
DAVE ROSSMAN
»BHLDN
French Cuff Boutique caters to women
who want modern classics.
106 Westheimer • Houston, TX 77006
713-874-0220 • www.JeanninesBistro.com
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HOUSTON’S BEST BELGIAN CUISINE
Monday:
Happy Hour all day, lunch & dinner,
$2 off draft beer & wine by the glass.
Tuesday:
Large Moules-Frites and a draft beer
only $22
Wednesday: Wines by the bottle 15% off
Thursday:
Live MUSIC & Happy Hour all night
5pm-9pm,
$2 off draft beer & wine by the glass
Excellent Moules-Frites, Belgian beer on draft, and Belgian chocolate desserts!
New Lunch Menu!
Lunch • Mon. - Sat. • 11am - 2pm Dinner • Mon. - Thurs. • 5.30pm - 9pm
Dinner • Fri. - Sat. • 5.30pm - 10pm
Closed Sunday
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