Happy
August, nightlife kittens! I’ve got a lot of news that’s “purr-worthy” about
happenings around town. There is still a month left of Summer,
so soak up as much fun and sun as you can and enjoy yourselves.
You can enjoy yourself with ME this Friday, because I am hosting
a happy hour party at Open City Bistro (2416 Brazos) on August
8th at 6PM. Everyone is welcome to meet me there. Haven’t
been there before? Check out their website at www.ochouston.com.
People are really talking about OC! To see some reviews on www.citysearch.com about Open City, click this link:
http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/46283041/houston_tx/open_city.html
Want to “paint the town red” with DJ Red, 2008 Best
DJ winner of the Houston Press Music Awards? The queen knows
where to find him. Monday nights are Service Industry Night at
Vintage (Kipling at Shepherd) and DJ Red is in the mix. Bond
(2700 Milam) is still going strong with their Pimpslapped Tuesday
promotion and DJ Red is part of the reason that night is such
a success. Bottle reservations for Tuesdays at Bond are available
by sending a text to Joe Applewhite at 713-291-5270. On Thursdays,
DJ Red is at Saez and Zouk (old Hue locale at 202 Tuam.) I have
not been to this spot yet, but I certainly hope it is more exciting
than their website which is one page with five photos and address
and phone number and that is all. I also think the outside of
the property is not nearly as pretty as Hue was now that it’s
painted white. Visit the website, drive by or even go to the
club and let me know what you think. The website and exterior
just are not enough to make me to want to go there. On Saturdays,
dance to Red’s beats at Pandora’s Box (1815 Washington)
then get more of DJ Red that same night at Rich’s (2401
San Jacinto) for after hours.
NEWS
IN THE BIZ: Sarah Diab is the new Marketing and Events Director for
Open City Bistro, Pandora’s Box and Zeppelin
Lounge (3101 San Jacinto, myspace.com/zeppelin713, zeppelin713.net.)
Mary Whitted, sexy blonde bartending bombshell (formerly of Rich’s
and Bond) is now at Cyclone Anaya’s in midtown at 309 Gray.
Be the first to answer this trivia question by emailing me at
houston_queen_of_clubs@yahoo.com with “answer” in
the subject line and you can win a free Fox & Hound party
for 10-20 guests that includes free wings, chips and salsa, spicy
chicken billiard strips and 2 hours of free pool. The question
is “What is the name of the hockey player who is nicknamed
the Great One?” Mondays are Industry Night at the Tipsy
Clover with $2 beers and $4 stoli, tuaca or jager shots. La Mesa
and Gibson’s Steak House will be opening downtown in October,
stayed tuned for information about the grand opening of both
restaurants.
The House of Blues is scheduled to open in October and will
be located at the corner of Caroline and Dallas Streets in downtown
Houston. The House of Blues venue will encompass approximately
43,000 square feet and will house a multi-level music hall featuring
national and local live entertainment, state-of-the-art sound
and lighting, a seated balcony, private box seats, a restaurant
and bar, the private-membership club Foundation Room and dedicated
special events space.
Where ART
thou? If you like photography, then click to www.midtowninfocus.com as soon as you finish reading this month’s newsletter
for a fabulous opportunity to show off your photographs. Also
in the art world, Bering and James Gallery (805 Rhode Place
#500) will launch their CINCO bash on Saturday, August 16th
from 6-8PM, with the show running until August 31st. For further
details click to www.beringandjames.com. 002 Magazine is accepting
entries for the December holiday cover, for the dish on the
contest email covercontest@002mag.com. Speaking of covers,
congrats to my friend (who I never get to see any more because
she is always doing photo shoots) Sarah Bindhammer for her
recent beautiful pictures in OutSmart and 002 magazines. The
Mosaic High-Rise on Hermann Park will play host to the Envy
Magazine Issue Release Party this month (IRP #55) on Saturday,
August 16th at Mosaic (5925 Almeda Road) from 8PM until midnight.
The event will also feature complimentary cocktails and hors
d’oeuvres. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/envyhouston or call 713-528-ENVY to RSVP.
Celebrate Love Italian Style right here in Houston while all
the Europeans flock to scenic Positano high above the Amalfi
Coast, wouldn't you rather spend your last days of summer with
Houston Single Source? Join HSS on August 22nd and converge
upon the Hot Italian Standard known as La Strada. That's amore,
alright! La Strada (322 Westheimer) has a great patio overlooking
Lower Westheimer - so join hundreds of Houston-area singles
and take in the view - besides, with two stories, there's a
lot of restaurant to enjoy and a lot of people to meet. The
event will be from 6-10PM and is free for members and $15 for
non-members. For more information or to RSVP, please visit
www.HoustonSingleSource.com, email RSVP@HoustonSingleSource.com or call 713-630-0546.
It’s not too early to start planning your holiday events.
I am the Catering Coordinator for Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican
Kitchen and we are eager to cater your holiday parties at either
your home or office and I am now booking for December. I can
even provide you with references from our existing clients.
I invite you to take a look at our menu posted on our brand
new website, click to http://cycloneanaya.com/menu.htm and
together, we can customize a menu perfectly suited to the needs
of your guests for your next event. Call me at 832-885-7274
or you can email me at catering@cycloneanayas.net. Did you
know aside from the three locations in Houston, there is now
a huge Cyclone Anaya’s in Dallas (3211 Oak Lawn Avenue
at Hall Street) that opened in March? A second Dallas location
should open by early September at 5225 Beltline Road, just
East of the Dallas North Tollway.
If you
aren’t able to make my Happy Hour at Open City
this Friday, don’t fret because I’ll be hosting
another one next month, at the Flat, so stay tuned for the
date and details in my next edition. Also, join me for the “Woman
to Woman” pre-Halloween fashion show and party at Erotic
Cabaret Boutique (1222 Westheimer) which will feature a fashion
show of sexy costumes for men and women along with other treats
for party attendees. This event is open to both men and women
and will take place from 6-10PM on September 12th, so save
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Who
is the Queen of Clubs?
Kimberleigh Coyne is a server and does marketing and new business development for Chuy's of River Oaks (2706 Westheimer.) Kim also books events for Chuy's and for Crave Sushi (2900 Travis.) She has been an event planner in Houston's Hospitality Industry since 1995, having done projects for over 30 venues in town over the years. In her spare time, she is a Sales Associate at Massage Envy Galleria (5387 Westheimer.) She is available for consultant work and freelance projects. Her writing resume features magazines including Texas Access, Urban Beat, Insite, Houston's Other, Controversy, Envy, Houston Select and Nightclub and Bar, a national trade publication. The Queen is an active member in the Young Active Professionals, Downtown Houston Alliance, Emerging Leaders, Downtown Midtown Residents Association and Houston Innovative Professionals. You are also invited to add her to your network at www.linkedin.com. You may also contact her via houston_queen_of_clubs@yahoo.com or add her as a friend as "Kimberleigh Coyne" on www.facebook.com. She welcomes feedback and suggestions on places to visit and write about, and she LOVES her readers. Queen of Clubs current and past editions are posted at www.houstonqueenofclubs.com.
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