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Firefighters? Check. Tons-o-booze? Check. Tasty little finger foods? Check. This, fellow Houstonians, was the simple, yet pleasurable recipe for the Firefighter’s Benefit in Seabrook on Friday night (August 14th). Houstonist was there, talking to the charmingly foul-mouthed New York firefighters pushing the great cause, dancing to the smooth sounds of... continue reading on Houstonist

The Terry Farrell Fund's special commemorative Jim Beam label will be unveiled for the first time in Texas this Friday, August 14th. Named after one of the 343 brothers to perish in the September 11th attacks, the fund provides monetary assistance to firefighters and their families to support educational,... continue reading on Houstonist

Since when did eating equate to feeding others? Since 2003. Houstonians have been filling their stomachs at local restaurants while donating to the Houston Food Bank for the past 6 years through Houston Restaurant Week, founded by Cleverley Stone of “The Cleverley Show” on CNN 650 Radio News. This... continue reading on Houstonist

Gigi’s Asian Bistro in the Galleria realized that brunch is so last season and offers $15 all-you-can-eat dim sum on Sundays and Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. instead. It perks up weekend dining in Houston like an expensive underwire bra. In case you’re not familiar with dim... continue reading on Houstonist

Yelp.com, a business review site where locals can rant or rave about their favorite restaurants and hangouts, is hosting their first Yelp Eats! Restaurant Week in our fair city of Houston after successful endeavors in Chicago and L.A. The basic idea is to screw the recession and have participating... continue reading on Houstonist