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Holey dessert: Nothing Bundt Cakes unleashes its mad puns, retro ways on Houston

Nothing Bundt Cakes opens in Casa Linda Plaza on May 27.
Photo by Ruthie Miller
The bakery specializes in Bundt cakes.
Photo courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes

What's the difference between a cake and a bundt? Despite My Big Fat Greek Wedding-style cultural confusion, a bundt is just a cake baked in a pan that is designed to cook all sides evenly.

The mass-produced bundt pan was designed in 1950 by Nordic Products owner H. David Dalquist after requests from Jewish women to make a version of the European cast-iron kugelhupfpan. In 1950s America, the bundt cake became a phenomenon

Nothing Bundt Cakes, a California chain, has been making retro-style bundt cakes since 1997, and this weekend Houstonians Carol, Bill and Josh Green opened the first Nothing Bundt Cakes in the city on Westheimer across the street from the Galleria at The Centre on Post Oak.

Flavors like pecan praline, lemon, white chocolate raspberry and red velvet are paired with either drizzled frosting or the company's signature petal-like frosting streaks, and available in full-size cakes as well as bundtlets (just enough for one) and "bundtinis," their version of a cupcake.

Are you a bundt-lover? And is the name "Nothing Bundt Cakes" cute, funny, or excruciatingly awful?

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New York's science-themed holiday bar shakes up the Museum District

Courtesy of Drunken Lab

Conduct holiday-themed science experiments at the LIT-Mas Spectacular.

A taste of Manhattan has made its way to Houston with the immersive LIT-Mas Spectacular holiday pop-up. From now until January 12, Houstonians can discover the hype behind New York City’s The Drunken Lab that's known for its unique blend of science and cocktails.

This pop-up marks the first expansion for The Drunken Lab’s parent company, Science and Sip, a concept created to make science accessible and unforgettable. Attendees can dive into holiday-themed science experiments — including explosive endothermic reactions — while enjoying festive cocktails in a winter wonderland setting enhanced with a live DJ. Appropriately, the pop-up is located in the Museum District at 4715 Main Street.

“Houston was the perfect next step for Science and Sip,” founder Cautney Nelson said in a statement. “The city’s vibrant culture, love of celebration, and ties to science through world-famous programs like NASA aligns beautifully with our mission to blend entertainment with discovery.”

Visitors enter a world filled with larger-than-life gingerbread decor and candy-inspired installations where light bulbs and laboratory flasks have been transformed into quirky beverage containers. Admission includes one cocktail or mocktail, a lab coat and goggles, and two to three science experiments. Add-ons like cocktail-filled ornament “Booze Balls” and Grinch-inspired pouches in festive red and green add an extra dose of holiday charm.

“We’re thrilled to host guests for an immersive holiday experience that merges festive fun with curiosity,” Nelson added. “With each pop-up, we aim to create a space where a great party and exploration come together, and we’re excited to see how Houston embraces The LIT-Mas Spectacular.”

A portion of the proceeds from LIT-Mas will benefit Millennial Scnce, a nonprofit founded by Nelson that provides students with accessible STEM resources and educational opportunities.

Tickets are available for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with showtimes at 2:30 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. Private party and group bookings are also available.

Courtesy of Drunken Lab

Conduct holiday-themed science experiments at the LIT-Mas Spectacular.

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