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Local Houston @Local_Houston

8 years ago

Today is National Bao Day! Head over to Wanna Bao, located in Midtown Houston, to taste the Pork or Shrimp Xiao Long Bao. It is a soup dumpling that pops in your mouth with savory favors. Each is made fresh to order >> facebook.com/WannaBaoBistro/

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8 years ago

“A High-End Experience With A Laid Back Attitude.” @poitinhouston is a world-wide influenced restaurant located in the Heights whose aim is to celebrate Houston’s diversity and inclusive spirit >> poitinhouston.com

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8 years ago

Beauty insiders to A-list celebs all swear by the @beautyblender. The world’s first edgeless makeup sponge ensures flawless application for everything from foundation and powder to moisturizer and self-tanner >> localhoustonmagazine.com/style-leisure/…

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8 years ago

August is all-you-can-eat sausage month at King's BierHaus - The Heights Annual Wurstfest! Choose from a selection of 12+ specialty sausages, which includes traditional, exotic, vegan and plant-based sausages >> kingsbierhaus.com

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8 years ago

Back in the day, Prescriptives makeup was SO far ahead of their time with their incredibly customizable line. Fast forward to today and Lancôme has perfected customization with their Le Teint Particulier. localhoustonmagazine.com/blogs/flawless…

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8 years ago

Held at the @MFAH, the Big Bambú: This Thing Called Life exhibit is an exhilarating criss-crossing exhibition of 3,000 poles of bamboo splaying in all directions. Exhibition is on view until September 3rd >> mfah.org/exhibitions/bi…

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8 years ago

Some of us here at the office who love clean eating over a steak (nothing wrong with being a steak lover, we are a 50/50 split over here) have been anxiously awaiting the opening of We Are Vibrant. Opens to the public August 20. Photos by April Valencia.

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8 years ago

Just a friendly neighborhood update that traffic tomorrow will most likely be a cluster thanks to HISD starting school. Shout out below to your favorite school! Photo by Peter Molick

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8 years ago

A $30-million movie, Crazy Rich Asians hits theaters tomorrow! Not only is this film a thrilling rom-com shot in Singapore, but also the first major Hollywood film to showcase a majority Asian cast in 25 years >> crazyrichasiansmovie.com

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8 years ago

Have you driven by the Heritage Society building lately? The faces of Mama Ninfa and other key Hispanic figures mix with themes of Mexican immigration >> localhoustonmagazine.com/community/the-…

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8 years ago

OK, 5 days into Houston Restaurant Weeks, where have you eaten?!? Share please!

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8 years ago

Are you picking out your best whites for tomorrow’s annual White Linen Night in the Heights? Yes, it’s hot out there, but so is the scene at this yearly tradition.

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8 years ago

This still has to be one of our favorite things about H-town. We have our own bubble. What other city can say that?! Down in Buffalo Bayou closer to the theater district sits an inconspicuous red button. Push it and get ready for Ruck’s Big Bubble >> localhoustonmagazine.com/community/hous…

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8 years ago

Beat the Heat at Ragin' Cajun with $5 Frozen Cocktails during Happy Hour. Monday – Friday, 4-7pm. It may only be Tuesday, but sometimes you just need an ice cold Ragin' Rita or a combo Ragin' Cane* Swirl.

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8 years ago

It’s National Fudge Day. And while we are at it, tomorrow is Global Garbage Man Day. We’d be a mess #punintended without these valiant men and women! Give ‘em a smile, a high five or even better a gift card today!

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8 years ago

In honor of @nativemaps launching their Houston Neighborhood Map we want to give one away! To enter: 1. follow @nativemaps 2. tag a fellow Houston lover! 3. BONUS entry like this post Giveaway ends Tuesday, July 17 at noon, winner will be announced in our stories.

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8 years ago

Houston Parks and Rec has allowed the Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark (103 Sabine Street) to open from 7–9am for all those young at hear/working skaters. Escape the heat and kickstart the day with some pleasure >> localhoustonmagazine.com/style-leisure/…

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8 years ago

Houston may be a concrete city, but we are definitely not lacking in greenspaces throughout the Greater Houston Area. Last month the Arboretum Trail at Willow Waterhole was completed. The Arboretum contains more than 100 understory plants native to Texas.

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8 years ago

Wondering what to do today? Take advantage of our online calendar. From The Music of George Michael #RIP at Jones Hall to the Astros at Minute Maid Park and everything in between – we’ve got you! localhoustonmagazine.com/events/

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8 years ago

Roka Akor has made a name for itself nationwide, and its Houston location isn’t falling behind. Read about Head Chef Jason Phan climb up the foodie ladder from line cook to running the show >> localhoustonmagazine.com/features/chefs…