Smoked-salmon waffle at Max's Wine Dive
Everyone's favorite weekend meal has gotten an upgrade at some of Houston's hottest restaurants! From Montrose to Memorial, here are the tastiest new brunch offerings around town.
<p><a href="http://libertykitcheneats.com" target="_blank">Liberty Kitchen</a>'s Southern-style brunch, available at its San Felipe and Bunker Hill locations, channels serious Hamptons energy. New plates include lobster benedict, fluffy soufflé pancakes, a take on a charcuterie board with salmon and caviar, and a health-conscious breakfast sausage of turkey and chicken. The patios at both locations have gotten a recent revamp, courtesy of Culinary Khancepts, which acquired the restaurants last year.</p><p>Explore Venezuelan, Spanish, Italian and Mexican flavors at the new tapas-style brunch at <a href="http://mastrantosintheheights.com" target="_blank">Mastrantos</a> in the Heights. (The shareable plates are a little bigger than traditional tapas, though, because #texas.) There's a hearty cheese board with grilled arepa and naan, aji-amarillo jam, baked chickpeas, cheeses and meats and more. And the <em>barbacoa cachapa</em> is an adventurous spread of Venezuelan corn pancakes with barbacoa and white Venezuelan cheese. Keep things light with the shrimp <em>aguachile</em>, made with watermelon rinds — and wash everything down with a carafe of blackberry mimosas for the group! "This is a brunch for people ready to break out of eggs, potatoes, and waffles," explains exec chef Tony Castillo. "It's the chance to go an adventure without hopping on a plane."</p><p>And comfort-food-classic <a href="http://maxswinedive.com" target="_blank">Max's Wine Dive</a> is celebrating International Waffle Day (March 25) all month long, with sweet and savory limited-time menu items. The blueberry-gingersnap version is topped with bourbon caramel and vanilla ice cream, while the smoked-salmon waffle comes with spinach, capers, pickled onions and a hard-boiled egg. Of course, the restaurant's famous chicken-and-waffles (with champagne, of course) is always available, too!</p><p><br/></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Brunch cocktails at Mastrantos / Photo by Christa Elyce</small></p>
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Cutting out the middleman and saving customers money has been a popular move among successful businesses, especially given the economic climate of the past year. Diamonds Direct has specialized in direct-to-consumer gemstones, diamonds and jewelry since 1995, and now, Houstonians can shop in person at its new boutique across 610 from the Galleria.
<p>Boasting an inventory equivalent to that of 30 traditional jewelry stores combined, Diamonds Direct works with the best mines and diamond-cutters across the globe, along with "consistent white-glove service" in-store. Expect both loose and mounted diamonds ranging from less than one carat to more than 20, plus wedding bands, pearl jewelry and more. There's also a low-price guarantee and the opportunity to upgrade the diamond size and quality down the road —those trading in receive 110 percent of the initial spend to put toward a new purchase. </p><p>Diamonds Direct's Houston's VP Tamir Shkargi comes to Houston from Israel, by way of the Dallas suburb of Frisco, where he managed one of the brand's original Texas boutiques. He praises Diamonds Direct's selection and service, and promises a unique customer experience. </p><p>Additionally, the new store is committed to giving back to the Houston community, seeking partnerships with local nonprofits and jumping on board the company's commitment to raising $100,000 for No Kid Hungry in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. An online silent auction benefits the org now through May 31. </p><p><br/></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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Get Creative — And Crawfish — This Weekend!
Mar. 4, 2021
Crawfish at Goode Co.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG — and so has mudbug season. Check out the fun al fresco events, creative workshops and crawfish pop-ups going on across H-Town this weekend. And don't forget to soak up the sun!
<p><strong>Attend an Al Fresco Movie Night</strong></p><p>As part of its <a href="https://asiasociety.org/texas/events/front-lawn-film-nights-crazy-rich-asians" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Front Lawn Film Night series</a>, the Asia Society will screen <em>Crazy Rich Asians</em> on Friday night starting at 8pm. Sit in on a whirlwind adventure full of love, family drama and <em>mahjong</em> in a designated "lawn pod" (eight-foot circles spread out across the green space) that fits up to four people. Reserve a pod for $40 ($30 for members) — and add on the candy and popcorn package for just $10!</p><p><strong>Pinch Pots, Not Each Other!</strong></p><p><strong></strong>In search of family fun this weekend? The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is teaming up with Hands-on Houston to offer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/462806914904615" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to-go ceramic kits</a>, available for pickup at HCCC between 11am and 1pm on Saturday. The kits, designed for those age 5 and up, are free, and inspired by the current exhibition <em>Forms of Inheritance: The Work of Anna Mayer</em>.</p><p><strong>See Art & Sea-</strong><em><strong>food</strong></em></p><p>Score crawfish, art and more at <a href="https://bisonggallery.com/event/curated-vendor-popup/" target="_blank">Bisong Art Gallery</a> on Saturday! A pop-up market from 12pm-5pm includes wares by local vendors, plus mudbugs and drinks.</p><p><strong>Get Your Crawfish Fix Another Way</strong></p><p>Goode Company is helping Houstonians get their crawfish fix this weekend with a special while-supplies-last event in its Westpark parking lot (between Goode Co. Seafood and Goode Co. Taqueria)! <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/goode-company-crawfish/v3/?mode=fulfillment" target="_blank">Order online</a> for pickup on Saturday or Sunday, or simply show up and roll the dice; the pop-up begins at noon and goes until the goods are sold out. Available items include boiled crawfish with seasoned corn and potatoes (in 2.5, 5 or 10 pounds), pints of campechana, and cocktail kits for margaritas and hurricanes. Advance orders must be placed by Friday at 5pm.</p><p><strong>'Goat' For It at the Arboretum!</strong></p><p>The ruminants return to "mow" 2.6 acres of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for five days, beginning Saturday. Bring the kids to check them out: About 120-150 goats will be grazing — but don't try to pet them! Plus: We were sad to see a lot of our plants go during last month's freeze — but what better time to start fresh? The Arboretum hosts a <a href="https://houstonarboretum.org/event/diy-mosaic-flower-pot/" target="_blank">virtual tutorial</a> for decorating mosaic flower pots on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-3pm. Tickets include all supplies needed.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (photo by Anthony Rathbun)</small></p><p><strong>Gather the Brunch Bunch for Yoga</strong><br/></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>What better way to start off the day than with brunch and yoga? On Sunday at 11am, get both at <a href="https://shopatmarketstreet.com/events/brunch-and-yoga-picnic-experience/" target="_blank">Market Street</a>, where Fancy Picnics will be setting up a beautiful brunch spread, complete with mimosas, and a 45-minute yoga class. (The whole thing, including the fresh-flower mandala centerpiece, is 'Gram-worthy.) Limited availability.</p>
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