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Roost has aligned with the "farm-to-table" concept which has become a standard i...

"Can you smell what Spring is cooking (in The Rocks voice)?" We definitely can ...

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If you thought for one second that day one of the Austin Food & Wine Festiva...

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Two things that I love in this world are good barbeque and the next is some good...

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According to an article written by Culturemap columnist Marene Gustin, Killen's ...

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In our new series, it's all about the food. We will visit a spot and give you a ...

Name of Truck: Monster PBJ Truck Owner: Jill Butler & Will Lidwell Type Of...

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Over a decade ago, India was the unlikely destination of a girls’ trip. My best ...

In a city as large as Houston, you are bound to come across a hidden gem or two....

Food & Restaurants

KUU Restaurant - Well, How Was...

Written: April-21-2014

In this series, we will visit a spot and give you a thumbs up or thumbs down to ...

The Skinny - Snap Kitchen's Ne...

Written: April-14-2014

Where Did We Go? Snap Kitchen3600 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098 What's the Ski...

Urban Swank Does...2nd Annual ...

Written: April-08-2014

The 2nd Annual Houston BBQ Festival would not let a little rain stop anything. T...

Only Adoration For Agora...

Written: April-06-2014

Agora will forever stand as proof that I can live somewhere for more than five y...

The Skinny - Ray’s Real Pit BB...

Written: April-05-2014

Where Did We Go? Ray’s Real Pit BBQ Shack4529 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX ...

Camraderie and Spice at Mala S...

Written: March-31-2014

House Sculpted Special Kidneys. Couples Lung Slices. Basil Intestines. So maybe...

The Skinny - Sorrel Urban Bist...

Written: March-31-2014

Where Did We Go? Sorrel Urban Bistro2202 W Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098 Wh...

Prepare The Perfect Veggies...

Written: March-24-2014

Have you ever wondered how it is that restaurants get their vegetables so perfec...

Luna Pizzeria: Taking a Nod Fr...

Written: March-17-2014

One can easily argue that Houston doesn’t need another pizzeria. We have a numbe...

Fashion & Beauty

The HAWT Report ~ No.7...

Written: April-25-2014

In this months HAWT report I'm bringing you a few of my favorite things! If th...

2014 Trend Report - Crops...

Written: April-18-2014

Forget about getting ready for bathing suit season; it is crop top season you ...

Watch Designer Spotlight ...

Written: April-16-2014

In this series, I will share my love for watches and the designers and manufac...

Shop Talk - Funky Bijou...

Written: April-09-2014

Since we love shopping for everything from apparel and beauty products to culi...

Recap: Great Day Houston ...

Written: April-03-2014

Today, The Urban Swank Girls returned to the KHOU studios to present another f...

Wardrobe Wednesday - Dres...

Written: April-02-2014

Dress: Rachel Pally, Similiar Here Watch: Rakani (Fashionably Late) Clutch...

Recap: Great Day Houston ...

Written: March-28-2014

The Urban Swank Girls headed back to Great Day Houston to put on another fabul...

Wardrobe Wednesday - Spri...

Written: March-26-2014

Shirt Jacket: IC Collection, Similiar Here Tank: Here Pants: INC Fitted Pa...

The HAWT Report ~ No.6...

Written: March-23-2014

In this months HAWT report I'm bringing you a few of my favorite things! If th...

Travel & Entertainment

The Best of Both Worlds: Culin...

Written: April-11-2014

One of the major selling points of a cruise vacation is that your meals are "all...

A HAUNTED HOUSE 2 - Advance Sc...

Written: April-01-2014

We have another special advance screening coming up this Sunday in Houston that ...

THE OTHER WOMAN - Advance Scre...

Written: March-25-2014

We have a very unique advance screening opportunity coming up this Thursday in H...

TopGolf North Houston Grand Op...

Written: March-24-2014

Urban Swank is partnering with TopGolf for an awesome giveaway! On Tuesday, Ap...

Recap: The SWAC Returns To Hou...

Written: March-22-2014

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) swept into Houston last week. Lastin...

Houston Press Menu of Menus Ex...

Written: March-16-2014

Urban Swank is partnering with the Houston Press for a pretty "tasty" giveaway...

2900 West Dallas: Living Life ...

Written: March-16-2014

How cool is it that Houston has finally become a cool city? People are moving he...

Top 5 Festivals You Should Not...

Written: March-11-2014

As you are planning your vacations for 2014 and beyond, make sure you check out ...

Your Complete Guide to the 201...

Written: March-06-2014

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) conference is making its way back to...

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Apr 25 2014

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Austin Fashion Week Kicks Off With Full Schedule of Events

Posted By : urbanswnk

Austin Fashion Week (from April 24 - May 3) has officially kicked off with Spectrum, and if you have not already, you should be planning your schedule for the weekend and beyond. For the next ten days, talented Austinites are pairing with local venue...Read More

Apr 22 2014

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11th Annual Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair Line-Up Revealed!

Posted By : urbanswnk

With less than a week away until Texas’ largest wine and food festival, the 11th Annual Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair is excited to announce the full line-up of participating chefs for the Grand Tasting! The five-day affair, set for April 23-27...Read More

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The Skinny - Sorrel Urban Bist...

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2014 Trend Report - Crops...

Watch Designer Spotlight ...

Shop Talk - Funky Bijou...

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Recap: Great Day Houston ...

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Travel & Entertainment

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A HAUNTED HOUSE 2 - Advance Sc...

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Your Complete Guide to the 201...

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Austin Fashion Week Kicks Off With Full Schedule of Events

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