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2014

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Where Did We Go? Latin Bites, Contemporary Cuisine5709 Woodway Dr. Houston, T...

What does a person typically think of when they are asked about leafy greens? Th...

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

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

A multiple choice question for you...when you think of the Houston Texans Grille...

Don't let the name fool you; the only thing "blue" about BLU Restaurant in Sugar...

Many Houston restaurants and bars have started serving up spicy spirits. Since t...

Houston (and Texas for that matter) does a great job at supporting local and sus...

Readers of my food writing can ascertain pretty quickly I am not a vegetarian. ...

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

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

There are a ton of sayings that I am sure all of us have grown up hearing from o...

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

It is that time of the year again! This month is the reason that many Houstonian...

Urban Swank became a member of the Patron Social Club in 2010. Apparently, on yo...

We have yet to visit every single brunch spot in Houston, but anyone following b...

Where Did We Go? Nara Houston2800 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098 What's the ...

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

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

I love it when people have the courage to follow their dreams. That is what Thom...

Food & Restaurants

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...

Feisty Creams at Fat Cat Cream...

Written: March-14-2014

In 2013, I publicly bemoaned the lack of a good old-fashioned ice parlor in Hous...

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...

Wardrobe Wednesday - Cons...

Written: March-18-2014

Shirt: Romeo & Juliet Couture Long Sleeve Peplum Blouse; Skirt: Veronica...

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...

The Latest Buzz

Apr 19 2014

Central Market's Passport Italy 2014 Line-Up

Posted By : urbanswnk

Central Market Announces 2014 Passport Celebration WHAT: Central Market announces that the theme of this year’s Passport celebration will be Passport Italy, where the table is the centerpiece of life. From fresh-made pastas to hand-stretched mozzare...Read More

Apr 11 2014

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Landry's, Inc. Opens First Food Wagon Serving Fresh Crawfish Around Houston

Posted By : urbanswnk

As the crawfish season heats up, hungry Houstonians are out looking for the best boiled mudbugs in town. Look no further! Landry’s, Inc. has recently unveiled its first food wagon, which will service events at a number of the company’s properties thr...Read More