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Houston's favorite deli's shiny new location leads this week's top stories
Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.
1. 'Like an old pair of slippers': Houston's deliman previews his shiny new location. The newly relocated Kenny & Ziggy's features a number of upgrades, including a full bar.
2. 2 Houston doctors nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for low-cost COVID vaccine. The duo, who are also co-directors of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital, were cited in a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee for their work to develop and distribute the low-cost Corbevax vaccine.
3. Iconic River Oaks Theatre dramatically rescued by Houston cinema chain. Like John Wick, we're thinking it's back.
4. Exclusive: Blood Bros. BBQ owner sounds off on The Bachelor appearance. Weirdly, the show presented Robin Wong, Terry Wong, and Quy Hoang as a "family" rather than the owners of one of Houston's best barbecue restaurants.
5. Budget-friendly omakase rolls out in buzzy downtown food hall. The restaurants at Post Houston continue offering compelling options to diners.
The building at 4911 will be torn down for the new greenspace. Holland Lodge No. 1, A.F. & A.M./Facebook