Soon, there will be one more reason to be jealous of your friends who live in Midtown (aside from easy light rail access and The Big Top): Crave Sushi. Word from HAIF is that a new sushi restaurant is being built on Travis at Tuam, to fill the void in the underserved sushi market in Midtown. Crave Sushi is scheduled to open in December of this year, just in time for the weather to be......

What do you get when you cross the soul of a big band with the attitude of the P-Funk All-Stars? Big Sam's Funky Nation, of course! Big Sam himself is a killer trombonist who's backed by a motley crew of jazz and brass musicians who put on a raucous, lively show the likes of which you don't often see outside of the Big Easy. Both Big Sam and his Funky Nation wail through the night......

Hey, locavores! Find yourself wanting a more comprehensive listing of all the farmers markets in town? Wondering where else to hit after your weekly jaunt to the Midtown Farmers Market or Urban Harvest? Wishing that there were markets on days other than Saturday mornings? Houstonist has got your back, babies! Some of these markets may be familiar to you, some may be brand new, and all are worth a visit. So get out there this......

If the above posters look familiar to you and even if they don't, head over to Sig's Lagoon on Saturday, June 21st from 6 pm to 12 am at 3710 Main, for the opening of the Uncle Charlie Poster Show. Former local musician and artist, Uncle Charlie has been cranking out these awesome posters for about 18 years. Inspired and mentored by Austin's Frank Kozik in the mid 80's, Uncle Charlie began making posters......

Looking to grab some last-minute groceries for the crowd you're entertaining this Thanksgiving? Consider ditching the bored-looking security guards at the supermarkets this week and going local at a farmer's market: Houston Farmer's Market has all the leafy greens you'll need to complement your turkey, as well as okra, shelled peas, and much more. They'll also have fresh chicken, beef, and lamb for less traditionalist cooks. Planning on being on the receiving end of......

Better late than nevah - here's our roundup of feasting and imbibing in the very near future. See the bottom of the post for some Thanksgiving food ideas, we'll be continuing to update that, and no, we won't add Grandma Kroger to the list, or any other supermarket, for that matter. Well, maybe Central Market or perhaps Whole Foods, maybe. Great American Bake Sale -Dessert Gallery, Sugar Land Friday, November 16th – 6:00 p.m. until......

Goat cheese is another one of those ingredients that people either love or hate. On the one hand, we think goat cheese is a delectable, multi-talented piece of dairy. On the other hand, one hater told us he thought it tasted like 'farm'. Hmmm. Hopefully this article will inspire a second taste, perhaps even transforming 'farm' to 'farmtastic? Goat cheese, also known as chevre cheese, has a slightly tart taste due to the higher content......

Good morning, Houston. If you've walked — or driven — downtown or in Midtown lately, chances are you've noticed the fancy new "countdown signals," which flash the number of seconds pedestrians have to cross an intersection before traffic lights change. They'll soon be installed at more than 300 intersections in neighborhoods with high amounts of pedestrian traffic, including the Medical Center; though they cost $1.3 million to put up, officials say the efficient LED......

Local tech news in a compact, digital format. City WiFi Still On Hold It's been a few months since Mayor Bill White approved a multi-million dollar deal with EarthLink to provide over 640 square miles of wireless service to Houston and we are still waiting. Earthlink should have already started installing wireless nodes on light poles around the city but has failed to do so. EarthLink is still within time constraints set by the......

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor crossmage. Sometimes the photographers description fits the image best: Life moves at different rates for different people. Just as there is no one way of being, so too must it be true that there is no one rate for living. This is the intersection of Bagby & Gray in Midtown Houston. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider......

This week ended with the launch of the seventh and final Harry Potter installation. But while the world was consumed with Pottermania, it's important to remember that there were more serious things going on in the world, too - two of them in -Ist cities. Sampaist was shocked when a passenger jet crashed into the center of Sao Paulo, killing at least 200 people. The airplane, an Airbus A320, skidded off the runway at the......

Dark Matter: 5 Gothic Horror Tales of Horror Appropriately enough for the rain and gloom (going on week 6--yes, we are counting), today opens a new series of gothic horror by Don Nigro at the Midtown Art Center. Presented by Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company, these five short plays take the audience on a journey to the dark side of romance. Beginning today, the plays run at 8:00pm each night July 5th-14th, 16th, 19th-21st (7:30pm on......

Grillin' & Chillin' at The Tasting Room in Midtown It's HOT, we know. So, why not let someone else stand near the grill while you sip some vino? Sounds nice, doesn't it? Once a month, The Tasting Room in Midtown features a chef from one of Houston's finest restaurants, and has them pair tasty treats with hand-picked wines from the Tasting Room's vast collection. Come meet the new Executive Chef of Polo's Signature, Adam Puskorius,......

Grady Gaines @ Sammy's on Main Starting tonight, Houston Blues Legend Grady Gaines will be rocking the already rolling venue at Sammy's on Main every Wednesday night. If you haven't made it to Sammy's yet, tonight would be a good time to break yourself in. Featuring some of the city's best blues, jazz, and R&B artists, Sammy's @ 2016 Main has been making Midtown sweat for almost two years. Best compared to the most fun......

TGI friggin' F! Has is been a long week for anyone else? Bring on the holiday weekend! Lots going on this Memorial Day weekend, and we hope you are able to get out there and enjoy the sunshine before the rain creeps in on Monday. Oh, and don't forget to thank our veterans (for the day off). For some funky, fabulous, FREE fun, head to Miller Outdoor Theater tonight (through the rest of the......

Good morning, Houston. It's Friday again — the Friday before Memorial Day, to be exact. And because we'll be taking a breather on Monday, we wanted to take a chance to direct you over to the history of Memorial Day, a holiday that traces its origin to Waterloo, N.Y., in 1866. Check it out, enjoy, and have an excellent holiday. >> Microwaved baby's father drops opposition to foster care: Joshua Mauldin, the man accused......

The third Friday of the month is upon us, which means that Movers + Shakers will takeover The BackRoom @ The Mink tonight at 9 pm. Houstonist sat down for a beer with DJ & Producer Dave Wrangler, mastermind of the party. How long have you been DJing? How did you get started spinning? I first started toying with turntables in 99’. My first musical projects were hip-hop/mash-up tape edits that my brother and I......

Most of the Missed Connections this week were such a treat. Some folks want to score at the Astros game while some lady parts are on display. And, bacon was stolen. Mmm, bacon. Sir. Noble Douche Bag the 3rd - w4m a gentle haiku-just for you: Our bikes you dun stole I hope that it cost yer soul To work we- can't roll.... you suck hope you get a wicked crotch rash and teased......

Houstonist headquarters is powered by caffeine, oompa loompas & Matlock reruns. Old Ben has inspired us to investigate options for Thursday evening fun. Let's review the case facts: + We like you. + We love beer. + Kay's has lots of cold beer One guess as to where we'll be. Why not join us and make it a pawty? Happy hour specials will be in effect, but even at full price, Kay's is still......

High Fashion Home Hosts Organica Lounge + Guest Environmental Speakers It may not easy being green, but High Fashion Home is making it more bearable. Tonight, the swanky Midtown furniture and fabric retailer introduces their Environment Furniture Gallery, a line of environmental-friendly furniture and decor. To help launch the collection, the evening will include guest speakers Rebecca Foster, Green Education Consultant for Healthy Child Healthy World, on organization who works to expand awareness and......

Raise your hand if you did not know that the Spec’s Liquor Warehouse Midtown (2410 Smith) also carries 5,000 square feet of deli and specialty foods? Hmmm? Yep. That’s what we thought. One hand too many. If you don’t live or work in midtown/downtown, it’s likely that you might not know about this hidden gem. Houstonist recently went to Spec’s for lunch. Yes, lunch. And then we wanted to come back for dinner and to......

Movers & Shakers Party @ The Mink Backroom It's probably no secret that Houstonist loves our inner city neighborhoods. And you may have picked up on the fact that we are quite fond of Midtown. With so much going on in this 20 square block area, how can we not? One of our favorite blocks in the neighborhood, affectionately referred to as "The Big Block" is an eclectic collection of bars, restaurants, music venues and......

As best described by www.yurisnight.net, "Yuri's Night is like the St Patricks Day or Cinco de Mayo for space." We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Another holiday giving us an excuse to drink ourselves into oblivion (or the Milky Way). Count us in. Yuri Gagarin was the first human to go into space on April 12th, 1961. "Circling the Earth in my orbital spaceship I marveled at the beauty of our planet. People......

More on yesterday's news that Metro is now in the business of land investing: According to county tax officials, the transit agency could end up having to pay taxes on two blocks of Midtown property it's holding for a private developer for several months. Metro's board approved the purchase of the property in question, a two-block, $7.2 million parcel bordered by Main, Holman, Travis and Winbern, on March 22. The seller is developer Robert H.......

This is the third in a series of posts on upcoming City Council races. Check out last week's post about District I and District E and keep reading Houstonist for campaign coverage. There's no shortage of interest in the city council seat that Ada Edwards, District D's representative, will vacate due to term limits after this election. District D includes Neartown/Montrose, Midtown, and part of the Third Ward, as well as other neighborhoods. Local businessman......

The Chronicle reports today on an interesting land deal going down in Midtown: Metro is buying two blocks of Main Street property from a developer with plans to sell it back to the developer after a few months so the developer can build a transit-oriented development there. For developer Robert H. Schultz of RHS Interests, it's a pretty sweet deal: He gets cash in hand for the property now, a year-long guarantee that he can......

Though the identity of the body found in the garage of a Midtown home last weekend hasn't officially been released, The Facts is reporting that it may be that of 28-year-old Jerry Glaspie, a former Danbury resident. Laura Glaspie, Jerry Glaspie's sister-in-law, told the paper that the family got confirmation from police late last week. "It's traumatic. No doubt in our mind he was murdered," Laura Glaspie said. "They're waiting on the toxicology and autopsy......

Houstonist was confused for a while as to how so many people could miss out on what read like "sure thing" type hook-ups. "We exchanged glances and underwear last night in Midtown, but I didn't get your number. If you're reading this, hit me back." How do you screw up something like that? We're still baffled but have written it off to hopelessness and decided that some folks are born to miss. But, that......

Steven Weinstein, the man whose car had a dead body hidden in its trunk, will be held without bond until at least Friday, a judge ruled yesterday. State District Judge Caprice Cosper said she wants Weinstein, 42, stabilized on anti-depressant medication before she considers bond and wants him examined by a mental health professional before he's released. "I appreciate what you're saying," Weinstein told Cosper. "But the best thing for me is to take my......

So what if you and your neighbors suspected there was a dead body hidden inside one of the houses on your block, but no one took you seriously? That's apparently what happened in Midtown for weeks before police finally investigated this weekend and discovered a body in the trunk of a car parked inside the garage of a townhome. Ugh. Neighbors in the 1300 block of Rosalie said they began noticing a foul odor coming......