It was a day filled with elegance, Italian flair, and a celebration of heritage as over 350 guests gathered at the River Oaks Country Club for the Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) luncheon, Bella Roma. The sold-out event was chaired by Karen Remington and Saula Centa Valente, who helped raise a record-breaking $212,000 in […]
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Fellow fashion lovers, I have some exciting news for those of you who, like me, have been eagerly awaiting UNIQLO’s arrival. The global brand known for its LifeWear line—a seamless blend of comfort, style, and quality— finally opened its first Houston store at Memorial City Mall! This wasn’t just a store opening, though. UNIQLO knows […]
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It’s that time of year again when I am headed back to Italy with Alan…..the place I like to call my second home even though I wish I we could be there more often! Every year is different. This year we are starting in Milan, a favorite of mine and also as a bucket list […]
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Houston’s Montrose just got a dose of old Hollywood glamour with the opening of Drake’s Hollywood, the latest concept from restaurateur Hunter Pond and Vandelay Hospitality Group. While I couldn’t make the grand opening festivities, I made it a point to dine there shortly after, and let me just say—Drake’s brings the magic of the […]
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The Heights has a new culinary darling, and its name is Buttermilk Baby. On Tuesday, September 3rd, Berg Hospitality Group rolled out the red carpet for the VIP grand opening of their latest concept, a delightful mix of retro charm and modern indulgence. With families in tow, the Houston crowd gathered for an unforgettable evening […]
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Houston is known for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, and there’s no better embodiment of this than the legacy of “Mama” Ninfa Laurenzo. This September, the city will come together for an evening that promises not just to be a memorable celebration but also a heartfelt tribute to a woman whose influence shaped […]
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COME JOIN US AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF WEARABLE ART…….SUCH FUN! Next Thursday, August 22 please join us and stop by Foltz Gallery on Westheimer and experience a botanical wonderland as our friend Rachel Schwind Gardner is there to show and tell you about her newest approach to sculpting that can bring beauty into your […]
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On Thursday, July 18, Sophie Cocktail & Terrace Bar hosted their grand opening party, welcoming well-heeled Houstonians dressed in chic, seasonal attire on a warm summer evening. Over 150 guests gathered on the second-floor sprawling patio and the intimate downstairs bar and lounge, where they mingled and enjoyed specialty cocktails, champagne, delectable passed bites, and […]
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Photo by Link Hoang Hello! The time is moving faster and faster these days and although it’s not so hard to believe that Summer has come, we’ve all definitely felt it, but it is hard to believe that it will be going away soon. (at least on the calendar!) This Summer has been super-charged so […]
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Houston’s culinary scene is about to get even more exciting this summer as the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, in collaboration with the celebrated Chef Chris Shepherd, introduces an exclusive pop-up series benefitting the Southern Smoke Foundation. The Culinary Extravaganza Begins The series kicked off in April with a sold-out engagement by the renowned Emeril’s restaurant […]
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