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Danielle Bradbery's amazing Voice win hits home — and now League City wants a piece

Big change at MFAH: Rich Kinder elected new chairman of renowned museum's board

The Heights' feel-good yarn art is destroyed by a vicious old woman vandal: This happened

Drake dials up the arrogance for his new concert tour — and Houston is in his cross hairs

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Bikini Season 101: How to stay sane and love your hot body — no fat questions allowed

A hybrid that actually looks good? Lexus shakes up the gas-saving game with its CT 200h

Teenage lifeguard drowns while trying to prove his underwater swimming prowess in Katy

Hazmat suit team pulls off a bold Woodlands jewelry store robbery: They got it at Jared (quickly)

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The hottest looks for summer: Ditch that boring, basic black for summer pastels

Who needs high heels to be sexy? 10 wedges that will blow away any boring shoe notions

Must-shop Houston boutiques: Break free of the chains to shop local

H&M partners with hip Paris designer for new collection

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In-N-Out Burger threatens a high-end Houston chef in burger flap — and the response is hilarious

How Texas' new beer laws are changing the local craft beer scene: Everything you need to know

Houston bar king rails against spirit rep "hookers" and other Big Liquor games

New Midtown bar promises to serve only "American" craft beer: Is the USA, USA chant next?

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Color your world: Sofas in bold shades are among popular new furniture trends

Bayou Planting Guide helps your garden grow: Five foolpoof plants that thrive in the Houston climate

Inside The Tinderbox: New craft shop emerges amid the restaurants and bars of Mid-Main

Inside great designer homes: Lifestyle blogger Ronda Rice Carman gives everyone house envy

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Houston home sales break an all-time record: Has a white-hot market reached its peak?

Galveston ups its luxury game: New multi-million homes to include private helipad access

Mansion fever grips the real estate market: Is a $200 million home on the way?

A $6.7 million party house? Six bedrooms, a Zen vibe and not your ordinary design up the cool factor

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A red letter night at the Louvre with Diana Ross and Princess Charlotte brings in $3 million

Murder, super powerful Texas women and liver transplants all touch the Houston party scene

Young professionals raise a glass to Houston Ballet finale — and to never growing up

Party in Paris: Gypsy Queens rock Luxembourg Palace but Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes won't sing

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Ed Reed stands up to Obama: Questioning his heart is absurd — Houston fans should know better

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Davon D.E. Hatchett

Davon Hatchett is a Houston lawyer and freelance writer with a keen interest in food, entertaining and travel. A huge champagne and sparkling wine enthusiast, she is known as "The Champagne and Bubbly Ambassador" whose mission is to convince more people that drinking champagne shouldn't just be reserved for special occasions.

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Obscure Holidays 101

Houston's best picnic spots: Restaurants, parks and stores that do outdoor dining justice

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

06.18.13 | 1:22 pm

Fact about me: I absolutely love finding reasons to celebrate or throw a party. Almost anything will do, and sometimes the more unusual, quirky or obscure, the better. Throw a ...

Drink Up

Wine school: High-end Houston restaurant makes summer classes fun, plans to build a new patio

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

05.17.13 | 12:02 pm

It’s almost summertime in the city, and for me that means two things: Spending more time outdoors and drinking wine. Well, I actually have that wine drinking part pretty ...

Oh, what a web she weaves

Success of new Charlotte Olympia shoe collection is written in the stars

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

04.21.13 | 11:00 am

The gorgeous and graceful Charlotte Olympia Dellal, the mind behind the bold, creative and whimsical shoe label Charlotte Olympia, recently breezed into Neiman Marcus to personally introduce the "Cosmic Collection ...

Houston, the Airstream has landed!

Champagne wishes and RV dreams: Veuve Clicquot Airstream makes bubbly Houston stop

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

04.18.13 | 2:55 pm

Bubbly lovers from all across town eagerly greeted the Veuve Clicquot Airstream as the stylish luxury pop-up champagne bar made its first Texas tour stop in Houston Tuesday. The asphalt ...

Macaron madness!

Tour de Sweet: Where to get the best macarons in Houston

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

03.30.13 | 2:00 pm

Let’s get something out of the way from the get-go: the extra “o” was not inadvertently left off. The spelling is not a typo. Macarons are not the same ...

South of France Meets Italy

A sumptuous affair: "Ooh la la" and "la bella vita" converge at Hotel Granduca dinner

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

03.02.13 | 1:00 pm

Ristorante Cavour at Hotel Granduca recently served as the lush and intimate setting for a fortunate dinner crowd of about two dozen, at an exclusive culinary experience orchestrated by celebrated ...

'Tis the season

Aww, shucks: The best places to eat oysters in Houston — these restaurants worship mollusks

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

02.07.13 | 10:31 am

Who cares what Bugs and Daffy say about whether it's rabbit season or duck season? It’s officially oyster season in the Gulf Coast region. You may be wondering ...

It's a Scandal!

Secrets, espionage & cocktails: Perfect drink recipes for a night of “Scandal-ous” television

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

01.10.13 | 6:00 am

If you have yet to be ensconced in the cult phenom television series Scandal you do not know what you are missing! The powerhouse behind the show is none other ...

Are You Down with Downton?

Simply splendid! Host the definitive Downton Abbey Watch Party with this easy guide

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

01.05.13 | 12:30 pm

If you’re like much of the country, you are currently dying with anticipation for the new episodes of PBS “Brit-hit” Downton Abbey hitting the airwaves on Sunday night (8 ...

Father Time, Fireworks & Fizz

A toast to the New Year: The ultimate bubbly cocktail recipes to ring it in right

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

12.29.12 | 6:00 pm

It's almost New Year's Eve and you know what that means: It's time to break out the bubbly. Come Dec. 31, the collective sounds of corks popping ...

Fa La La Fabulous

Twelve tips on holiday décor & seasonal entertaining from Houston's top tastemakers

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

12.15.12 | 11:00 am

The jolly elves at the Houston Design Center worked their little ears off when they recently hosted the week-long 5th Annual "Deck the Tables" Holiday Tabletop Tour & Showroom Open House ...

Late Night Cocktails + Bites

Put it in Reverse! 10 great nighttime happy hour deals that are later than you think

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

12.05.12 | 10:14 am

Ah, happy hour: that enchanting time of the day when working stiffs gather en masse and partake of inexpensive, frosty adult beverages to celebrate the triumphs, or drown the sorrows ...

Show Me the Bubbly!

You had me at Clicquot: Love affair with champagne is consumated at bubbly Tasting Room dinner

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

11.25.12 | 4:00 pm

Remember that scene in the movie Jerry Maguire where Tom Cruise walks into the room to try to win back Renee Zellwegger? He waxes poetic about how he cannot live ...

The Pop Heard 'Round the World

How to celebrate champagne day: The best spots in Houston to get bubbly

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

10.25.12 | 6:14 pm

Let’s be honest: Do you never really need a reason to pop the cork on a bottle of champagne? I think Hester Browne said it best: “Always keep a ...

Moved by Spirits

Tips from cocktail class: Brennan's Spirit Roundtables take the mystery out of great drinks

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

09.18.12 | 11:08 am

I'm one of those people who is always in search of the next adventure or interested in learning something new. In fact, I'm like Deputy Dawg when it ...

Road Trip!

Foodies gone wild: Your guide to the debauchery of New Orleans restaurant week

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

09.13.12 | 2:02 pm

Houston Restaurant Weeks has come and gone. No more glee-filled, multi-course lunches and dinners, high-end meals at rock-bottom prices, and multiple wine-pairings that cost less than one glass of wine ...

A special brew

Why travel to London? The best spots for afternoon tea in Houston are "veddy British"

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

08.07.12 | 1:30 pm

I admit it: I have been so totally caught-up in, mesmerized by, and consumed with all of the hype surrounding London in recent months that I have been stricken with ...

Independence Day, Français Edition

Bleu, blanc & rouge: How to throw the perfect Bastille Day party (hint: serve lots of bubbly)

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

07.12.12 | 10:38 am

Didn’t get your party on quite enough in celebrating the red, white and blue? How about a celebrating the bleu, blanc and rouge as a festive reprise? Although we ...

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Hotel Bar Great Escapes	Cupcake Heaven

The Bar at La Colombe d’Or Hotel Bar Malatesta Monarch Lounge Monnalisa Vinoteca Line and Lariat	Sprinkles Cupcakes Crave Cupcakes Sugarbaby's Cupcake Boutique Ooh La La Dessert Boutique Dessert Gallery-Kirby Celebrity Cupcakes Jodycakes
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The Bow Wows of Dog Parks	Not-To-Be-Missed Ceviche

Market Square Park Danny Jackson Family Dog Park Congressman Bill Archer Dog Park Millie Bush Dog Park Discovery Green Ervan Chew Dog Park	Hugo's Escalante's-Highland Village Cyclone Anaya's Ninfa's on Navigation Pico's Mex-Mex
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Imperiled Architecture	Late Night Bites

River Oaks Theatre Alabama Theater Astrodome Rice Museum building Sears	Spanish Flowers BB's Cajun Café Frank's Pizza House of Pies Theo's Smith & Wollensky La Tapatia Taqueria
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Where the NFL/NBA Players Play	A-List Art Deco

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse Vic & Anthony’s Hotel Icon Sushi Raku Yao's Restaurant and Bar at Houston Pavillions (closed)	Lawndale Art Center Houston City Hall JPMorgan Chase Building University of Houston — Downtown Macy's Downtown
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Downtown Watering Holes	Swell Party Venues

CharBar The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Hearsay La Carafe McElroy's and Molly's State Bar notsuoH	The Corinthian Goode's Armadillo Palace Hotel ZaZa Houston House of Blues Houston Hudson Lounge La Colombe d'Or Lucky Strike Lanes
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Free Museum Days	Test Drives: Today's hottest cars

The Menil Collection Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Houston Museum of Natural Science Children's Museum of Houston Holocaust Museum Houston Blaffer Art Museum	Formula One technology hits the streets: A sneak peek at McLaren's new supercar Revving up summer in the 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible: Does the top down love stack up? A sporty new Range Rover that's big on style: CultureMap previews the new Evoque The Ford Mustang GT convertible is the original pony car, but is it the best? An exotic tour of the town with Houston Motor Club: Inside the culture of hot car swapping Volvo S60 T5 strives to be a little naughty, but with nifty features it sure is nice The comeback kid: Chrysler experiences a renaissance with the 200 and 300
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Frosty Sno Cone Stands	Shops for the Hip H-Town Man

MAM's House of Ice Tampico Tropical Chill Sno Beach	Mortar Reserve Supply Company Kuhl-Linscomb Billy Reid Hamilton Shirts
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Indie Coffee Joints	Quirky Houston attractions

Greenway Coffee Co. Brasil Agora Black Hole Café Catalina Coffee Down House The Coffee Groundz	Beer Can House National Museum of Funeral History Orange Show Center for Visionary Art Anderson Fair Glenwood Cemetery
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Gallery Hopping in The Heights	Happy Hour treats

Gallery M Squared Hiram Butler Gallery 18 Hands Gallery G Gallery Redbud Gallery	Uchi Benjy's-Washington Alto Pizzeria (Closed) Bistro Bar Brennan's of Houston Fleming's-River Oaks Down House
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Cool hotel pools for chilling	Places to see an art house movie

Hotel Granduca Four Seasons Hotel Hotel ZaZa The St. Regis Hotel Hotel Sorella, CityCentre Westin Houston Memorial City	Sundance Cinemas River Oaks Theatre Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Auditorium 14 Pews Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park Rice Media Center AMC Studio 30
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06.19.13

05:36 pm

The Astrodome is saved?! Your first look at a $194 million reimagined Dome with power player backing

06.19.13

05:07 pm

Galveston hotel rape lawsuit puts high-profile companies on the defensive

06.19.13

03:17 pm

This is no ordinary class reunion: Power players feted on Chevron Tower's 50th floor with musical wows

06.19.13

02:29 pm

French diplomats open up their River Oaks manse to celebrate cave man life

06.19.13

02:05 pm

Bikini Season 101: How to stay sane and love your hot body — no fat questions allowed

20 \| jun at 12:00 pm	Jerry & Marvy Finger Lecture: Maude Brown's Baby by Richard Cunningham
The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park
20 \| jun at 12:00 pm	Noontime Gallery Talk: "A Closer Look at Things Byzantine"
The Menil Collection
20 \| jun at 12:00 pm	Film screening and book signing with Chuck Smith: Forrest Bess: Key to the Riddle
The Menil Collection
20 \| jun at 1:00 pm	2013 Houston Summer Boat Show
Reliant Center