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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Small Businesses with Big Hearts
Lately I've had the pleasure of working with some really great small businesses. Though neither is in Houston, or even technically a restaurant, I felt compelled to give them a shout-out on here.
The first is Klassy Glass. I hosted a bridal shower for a friend at this wine bar in Waco a few weeks ago. Not only was the space beautiful (and affordable), but the people could not have been easier to work with. I absolutely recommend this place for parties, get together, or just grabbing a glass of wine.
Speaking of wine, I've also fallen in love with Pleasant Hill Winery in Brenham. Their wine tours and tastings are a lot of fun, their wine is affordable and tasty, and once again, the people are wonderful. We'll be going back this summer for grape stomping -- you should join us!
And now back to the restaurant reviews...
The first is Klassy Glass. I hosted a bridal shower for a friend at this wine bar in Waco a few weeks ago. Not only was the space beautiful (and affordable), but the people could not have been easier to work with. I absolutely recommend this place for parties, get together, or just grabbing a glass of wine.
Speaking of wine, I've also fallen in love with Pleasant Hill Winery in Brenham. Their wine tours and tastings are a lot of fun, their wine is affordable and tasty, and once again, the people are wonderful. We'll be going back this summer for grape stomping -- you should join us!
And now back to the restaurant reviews...
New Yang
We just can't find good Chinese takeout in Houston. Maybe I was spoiled, since my home town has great Chinese. And Houston has great Japanese and great eat-in Chinese (Yao's and Auntie Chang's come to mind). But Chinese takeout just isn't happening for us ...
However, on a Sunday night after a long weekend with friends, sometimes a girl just doesn't want to cook. So my husband and I took our chances on New Yang. I say "took our chances" literally, because New Yang is apparently a dangerous place after hours. The staff serves the food from behind bars.
Yes, you read that right. We get our Chinese food from a place with bars around the counter.
So, how was the food? Not bad. The beef pot-stickers had an odd sweetness to them; I don't think it was accidental though. Maybe some people like them that way. The vegetable lo mein was actually pretty good and held up well the next day. All in all, it wasn't terrible take-out. And it looked awesome on my left-over Super Bowl plates.
However, on a Sunday night after a long weekend with friends, sometimes a girl just doesn't want to cook. So my husband and I took our chances on New Yang. I say "took our chances" literally, because New Yang is apparently a dangerous place after hours. The staff serves the food from behind bars.
Yes, you read that right. We get our Chinese food from a place with bars around the counter.
So, how was the food? Not bad. The beef pot-stickers had an odd sweetness to them; I don't think it was accidental though. Maybe some people like them that way. The vegetable lo mein was actually pretty good and held up well the next day. All in all, it wasn't terrible take-out. And it looked awesome on my left-over Super Bowl plates.
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