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Step into Malibu Barbie’s Dream Café in Houston
Read full article: Step into Malibu Barbie’s Dream Café in HoustonBucket Listers presents The Malibu Barbie Café, an immersive dining experience in Houston at Junction HTX, featuring 1970s Malibu-inspired decor and a curated menu by Master Chef finalist Becky Brown.
Body of man found inside Washington Avenue business; no foul play suspected, police say
Read full article: Body of man found inside Washington Avenue business; no foul play suspected, police sayNo foul play was suspected regarding a body that was found at a business near Memorial Park Tuesday, according to Houston police.
PHOTOS: Rosland’s Grill & Bar opens in Houston’s Rice Military neighborhood
Read full article: PHOTOS: Rosland’s Grill & Bar opens in Houston’s Rice Military neighborhoodWashington Avenue’s newest dining destination made its debut Tuesday. Located at 903 Durham Dr., Rosland’s Grill & Bar brands itself as a “higher-end, finer casual everyday dining experience offering a collective menu featuring fine steaks, ocean prime seafood, farm, & finest aquaponics.”
National James Beard Award finally comes to Houston: This is Julep -- what to know about the bar that won it all in 2022
Read full article: National James Beard Award finally comes to Houston: This is Julep -- what to know about the bar that won it all in 2022A Houston establishment achieved national acclaim on Monday evening at the annual James Beard Awards honoring the best in the culinary industry.
Some streets inside the loop will require residential parking permits
Read full article: Some streets inside the loop will require residential parking permitsIf you like to visit bars and restaurants around the Washington Corridor, Montrose, and the River Oaks area, you will now need a valid permit for on-street parking during certain hours of the day.
Houston lawyer files discrimination lawsuit against Washington Avenue night club
Read full article: Houston lawyer files discrimination lawsuit against Washington Avenue night clubA lawyer, who is African American, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit after he says he was wrongfully denied entry into a night club on Washington Avenue near downtown Houston due to his race and sex.
Suspect accused of stabbing police dog wanted for questioning regarding dad’s death, HPD says
Read full article: Suspect accused of stabbing police dog wanted for questioning regarding dad’s death, HPD saysAuthorities have arrested a man accused of leading law enforcement officers on two separate chases, stabbing a K-9 police dog and wanted for questioning in the death of his father. Ryan Mitchell Smith, 26, was located about 2 p.m. Tuesday walking along Highway 159 in Waller County. He was arrested without incident by a trooper with the Texas Department Public Safety.
Discussion of tougher safety efforts following drive-by shooting on Washington Avenue
Read full article: Discussion of tougher safety efforts following drive-by shooting on Washington AvenueAs the Friday night crowd arrived on Houston’s Washington Avenue, a recent shooting was still on the minds of some.
5 people injured in drive-by shooting at hookah lounge on Washington Avenue, police say
Read full article: 5 people injured in drive-by shooting at hookah lounge on Washington Avenue, police sayHouston police are investigating a shooting they said left five people injured at a hookah lounge on Washington Avenue Tuesday.
Man arrested with loaded AR-15 outside of Washington Avenue nightclub, according to court document
Read full article: Man arrested with loaded AR-15 outside of Washington Avenue nightclub, according to court documentA Houston-area man has been arrested and charged after officials found him outside of a club on Washington Avenue with an AR-15.
St. Patrick’s Day marks first holiday since statewide mask order lifted
Read full article: St. Patrick’s Day marks first holiday since statewide mask order liftedHOUSTON – Some bars and businesses along Houston’s Washington Avenue were decorated in green for St. Patrick’s Day, marking the first big celebratory night since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in Texas. “It’s been a year since we’ve been locked up and it’s been nice to get out and about,” said a Houston resident Jason Griffin, who decided to head out early. Greg Abbott lifted the state’s mask mandate and allowed businesses to open at 100% capacity. “It’s been a lot less people than it’s been before but some people wearing masks, some people are not,” said a man named Bud, who had a green mask to match his outfit. Weather’s wonderful and after that freeze there, it’s a very good time to be outside these days.”
Concrete Cowboy cancels ‘mask off’ party and closes its venues ahead of Wednesday, Mayor Turner announces
Read full article: Concrete Cowboy cancels ‘mask off’ party and closes its venues ahead of Wednesday, Mayor Turner announcesTurner encouraged all Houston-area business to continue to enforce the mask policy, despite Abbott’s order. — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) March 8, 2021The Houston Health Department announced that the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate is 13.1%, which is up from last week. During the news conference, the Houston Health Department said the U.K. COVID-19 variant was growing in Houston’s wastewater. On Feb. 8, the U.K. COVID-19 strand was found in 21 of the 39 wastewater plants in the city, according the Health Department. The Brazilian and the South African variant was also found in the city’s wastewater, but the Health Department was not able to release the exact measurements just yet.
Local leaders, doctors concerned about ‘mask off’ party planned at Washington Avenue bar
Read full article: Local leaders, doctors concerned about ‘mask off’ party planned at Washington Avenue barHOUSTON – State and local leaders, along with health care workers, will gather Sunday to condemn and demand a “Mask Off” party at a local nightclub located on Washington Avenue be canceled. AdLocal leaders and health experts condemn a “Mask Off” party at a local nightclub located on Washington Avenue. Max Levy said he wouldn’t be attending but believed the nightclub had a right to do what they wanted. “I do believe it’s the personal businesses right to decide for themselves what dress code they want to enforce whether that’s a mask or no mask,” Levy said. He said he understands COVID fatigue is real but believes we have come too far not to be responsible.
Popular Houston food truck Twisted Grilled Cheese opens new brick-and-mortar shop on Washington Avenue
Read full article: Popular Houston food truck Twisted Grilled Cheese opens new brick-and-mortar shop on Washington AvenueTwisted Grilled Cheese, a popular Houston food truck devoted to the gooey grilled sandwich, recently opened its first brick-and-mortar location on Washington Avenue. Twisted Grilled Cheese at 5555 Washington Avenue operates Sunday through Thursday, 11a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 13 gourmet sandwiches anchor the offerings: Signature sandwiches include The 5 Cheese Pepperoni, The Smokehouse Brisket, The Buffalo Chicken, The Halal Philly Grilled Cheesesteak, The Halal Philly Grilled Chicken, and The Twisted Burger. The food truck will continue operating. It will circulate through several locations, including the Power Center Food Truck Park, the Galleria Food Truck Park, and the Foodie Trucks Park in Katy.
New open-air restaurant, The Sporting Club, opens on Washington Avenue
Read full article: New open-air restaurant, The Sporting Club, opens on Washington AvenueA new open-air lounge, The Sporting Club, opened Thursday on Washington Avenue at Roy Street. The restaurant is at 5102 Washington Avenue. The menu at The Sporting Club focuses on fresh seafood, light coastal Italian bites and upscale spins on classic bar favorites, including salads, pizzas and desserts. “We are excited to bring the all-new concept of The Sporting Club to the Washington Corridor,” said Dan Wierck, the owner of the parent-company SoClutch Group. The dining space features exposed brick from the original building with opulent crystal chandeliers, antique mirrors, natural weaving and topiary wallpaper line the textured walls.
See inside this historical Texas estate built by Dr Pepper’s founder that’s on the market for $1.39M
Read full article: See inside this historical Texas estate built by Dr Pepper’s founder that’s on the market for $1.39MWACO, Texas – A historical 19th century Texas estate, described as “one of the most beautiful and historically significant homes in Waco,” has landed on the market for $1.39 million, per a listing from the Houston Association of Realtors website provided by Waco-based real estate agent Adrianna Walker. The one-of-a-kind home, which dates back to 1885, was built by none other than Wade Morrison, founder of Texas-made soft drink Dr Pepper. Its backyard boasts a California-style pool and a cabana with a fireplace, TV and outdoor kitchen. Check out the images below, courtesy of HAR, for a virtual tour inside the grand Lone Star estate:For more information on the home, click here. 1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)1503 Washington Avenue (HAR)What do you think of this historical Waco home?
Restaurant owners, workers trying to weather the financial storm of coronavirus
Read full article: Restaurant owners, workers trying to weather the financial storm of coronavirus“My entire adult career has been Barry’s Pizza, so stopping that even temporarily is difficult.”The restaurant tried curbside delivery for a couple of weeks. "There's a lot that goes into a full-service restaurant that we're not using right now," said general manager Shawna Heflin. Just one example of thousands of cases -- business owners navigating a financial fight against a deadly and costly enemy. So you can’t get kicked out of your home and no eviction court cases will move ahead. Landlords can file those cases but right now they are not being heard.