Each year, high school seniors anxiously await and prepare for prom. How can you look your best and make sure you are ready for the big night? This year’s prom trends favor ethereal designs, florals and intricate sequins. The two-piece gown is still a favorite among many designers.
Camille La Vie in Memorial City Mall is a one-stop shop for everything you could want or need. Ethereal gowns have been seen on the runways of Vera Wang and Berta with intricate lace designs that are oh-so popular. Nude, sheer paneled gowns exude classic femininity with beautiful embroidery. However, colorful gowns remain a popular choice.
Camille La Vie offers highly affordable with most dresses ranging from $100 to $500. And you can find the latest shoe styles that will accompany your gown perfectly. A trendy look that has been seen on nearly every celebrity is the Lucite heel or see-through pumps. If Lucite isn’t to your liking, you can never go wrong with a nude heel or pump. Unless your gown is white, then go ahead and throw on those hot pink heels! Jewelry is also available to accessorize any prom look.
Worried about how you’re going to do your makeup? Worry not! Sephora is nearby. Just for prom, Sephora in City Centre is offering a deluxe prom makeover. MAC Cosmetics is also ready to help you achieve your flawless glam look for the big night of your life. If you want a little sparkle in jewelry, Pandora has beautiful earrings and rings to choose from. Looking for that pop of color in a necklace or statement earrings, Kendra Scott is always the all-time favorite for simple statement necklaces and colorful pieces of jewelry.
The District offers plenty of restaurants to choose from for your big night. The most notable places include Brio, McCormick & Schmick’s, Texas De Brazil, Eddie V’s, RA Sushi, Ciro’s and Seasons 52. These places are perfect backdrops for those flawless prom pictures to match your luxurious night out.
So if you know anyone that can’t decide what to do or wear for prom, send them this link, they’ll be ready in no time! And most of all, we wish everyone a fun and memorable evening.
Mother's Day is around the corner (May 12) and if you are looking for gift ideas, dining spots, activities, and deals to celebrate your mom, you are in luck! First, let's find a perfect gift from places in the District.
How about a beautiful piece of jewelry to celebrate her special day? Come to Kendra Scott and enjoy daily #MothersDay deals, stop by Kay Jewelers to shop their Love+ Be Loved collection and find a precious gift for under $199, visit James Avery and buy two artesian charms to get free charm holder, or shop the delicate and radiant Sunshine #MothersDay collection at Swarovski.
If you are looking for something personalized, check out Mine Gifts and Monograms and their array of home decor, clothing, kitchen, and personal items. Have it or an item you bring in monogrammed for that extra special touch.
How about some pampering with a set of free customized facials from Massage Envy for a special Mother's day price (only $150!). Afterwards, take your mom to Sephora (Memorial City and CityCentre) to grab a few of her favorite makeup items or stop by Lush to select bath and body treats for everyday spa and self-care time.
Enter to win!
Do not miss an opportunity to win a night at the Hotel ZaZa Memorial City, breakfast for two at the Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace, a ZaSpa treatment for Mom and a shopping spree at Memorial City Mall! All you need to do is to share a photo or video on your Instagram and/or Facebook page telling why your mom is the best mom ever. Include #MCMothersDay and follow Memorial City on Facebook and Instagram and Hotel ZaZa’s Facebook and Instagram pages, too! This contest will end at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th. Winner will be contacted on Saturday, May 11. What a wonderful gift for any mom.
After you found that perfect gift, plan to take your mom for drinks, brunch, or dinner to any number of amazing spots in The District. Here are just a few ideas:
Enjoy eco-friendly menu items and atmosphere at Bellagreen, while sipping delicious $2 mimosas. It's the best place for the best vegetarian, vegan, GF and paleo dishes.
If you prefer to have a more formal celebration, then reserve a table or just come to Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille for a Sunday Super Special ($34.95 per person) that includes a choice from six salads, Perry’s famous seven-finger high pork chop and a dessert trio of vanilla bean crème brulée, chocolate crunch and praline cheesecake. The best part about Mother's Day at Perry's is that the dinner menu is available all day (Mothers Day).
Start celebrating early and invite your mom or that special lady in your life to a Crayola Create It Yourself (CIY) event at Macy's Memorial City on May 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to discover how to turn your favorite colors into your creative new artwork. At this workshop, artists of all ages will create Mother’s Day memories one melted masterpiece at a time.
Last but not least, Mom always appreciates a beautiful bouquet of flowers which can be easily found at HEB on Bunker Hill or at Randall’s in Town and Country.
We hope this guide will help you to make this Mother's Day memorable. And remember to make your mom feel special and loved every day.
If you are not familiar with BCycle, it’s a bike sharing program with 90 stations and 635 bikes throughout Houston. It’s easy to use. You grab a bike from any B-Station, ride and dock at your destination. You can pay for a single ride or purchase a membership.
From May 1 – 14, BCycle is challenging you to to see how many stations you can visit. Known as the Tour de BCycle, you can earn big rewards including a free year of membership.
The District has two BCycle locations: one at the Pearl at City Centre, 10401 Town and Country Way and the second at Memorial City Club, 920 Memorial City.
Good luck and happy cycling! #KeepHoustonRolling
Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico’s Day of Independence but it’s actually in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III called the Battle of Puebla. It’s become a tradition to celebrate here in the United States and celebrate we do!
Here in The District, you have so many great choices. One of those choices is Cinco De Cyclone's at CityCentre. The restaurant is planning a huge family-friendly celebration with great food, music, a festival market, photo booths, and activities for kids. Don’t miss out on the fun and be sure to get your tickets ahead of time.
If you want a lower key celebration, there are some awesome Mexican restaurants in The District. Enjoy a celebratory margarita at Escalante’s in Town and Country or head to Berryhill Baja Grill Cantina for some of the best fish tacos in town. Guadalajara Hacienda is another great choice that offers a delicious selection of frozen cocktails. And Cazadores Mexican Restaurant offers Tex-Mex cuisine and Mexican classics and a fun and festive atmosphere.
Wherever you choose, make it a fiesta in The District. And remember, if you choose to drink alcohol, designate a driver or call a cab to celebrate safely and responsibly.
The Memorial District believes in and supports small businesses. Did you know that Houston Community College's Center for Entrepreneurship provides education and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners? Their mission fosters economic growth through business and community development.
The Spring Branch Campus, located at 1010 West Sam Houston Parkway North, offers practical entrepreneurship courses, workshops and seminars and lots of resources to help you on your journey as an entrepreneur.
Watch “She Started It,” a Film About Entrepreneurial Women on April 26
HCC invites you to join entrepreneurial women of all ages for a viewing of “She Started It,” a film that follows five passionate, trailblazing young women who strive to compete and thrive in the ruthlessly competitive boys club of high-tech start-ups. After the film, stay for lunch and learn from a live panel of five local women entrepreneurs who will share their own stories of creating their Houston-based startups and nonprofits.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 pm. on Friday, April 26 at HCC's West Houston Institute.
For more on the film, including a film trailer, more about our local panel of women entrepreneurs and to RSVP to hold your seat, click here: https://conta.cc/2KA3lWW
This event is sponsored by Houston AnitaB.org, HCC-Northwest Center for Entrepreneurship, and West Houston Institute IDEAStudio.
We’d like to welcome our newest neighbor, Dolce & Cannoli Pizzeria. Located in the heart of Memorial City Mall, Dolce and Cannoli brings authentic New York style pizza to The District. It’s a 360 degree, 2300 square foot kiosk restaurant concept created by owners Jason and Michele Piltzmaker, and chef/partner Andrew ‘Drew’ Rogers.
Dolce & Cannoli Pizzeria offers 10” New York Style pizzas, with unlimited toppings along with other menu items including fresh salads, soups, paninis, subs & more. “In addition to our food menu, we also have a bar area with flat screen tv’s where you can unwind and enjoy our great selection of beer & wine”, says owner Jason Piltzmaker. “This restaurant concept was designed to make take out easy and eat in very enjoyable.”
Pastries are also a big part of the menu and include Cannoli, Cannoli cupcakes, Italian Rainbow and Pignoli cookies to name a few. “After my family and I closed Drew’s Pastry Place in August of 2018, our longtime customers really let us know how much they missed our NY style pizza, Cannoli and Italian pastries. One of our goals in the new concept was to recreate some of the favorites that customers missed from Drew’s along with our delicious new menu items in an sleek and relaxed environment.”, says chef Drew Rogers.
Jason & Michelle Piltzmaker have been longtime Houston franchise owners of stores that included Cinnabon, Nestle Toll House Cookies as well as Frullati Café and Bakery locations. The Dolce & Cannoli Pizzeria concept is their first start up. Chef/partner Andrew ‘Drew’ Rogers is the former owner/chef of Drew’s Pastry Place which was open for 10 years in Northwest Houston.
So after a long day of shopping, take a break and enjoy some great tasting pizza, a refreshing beverage and a sweet dessert.
When it comes to fun, the Memorial District offers a number of activities for a family get-together, friends night out, date, or team building event.
If you are looking for a perfect location for a birthday party, work event, or just want to have a good time with family and friends, come to Bowls and Barrel or Bowlmor Lanes. They are open every day of the week and both have menus with delicious bites and drinks so you don't get hungry while rocking the bowling floor. After bowling, stay for the arcade, billiards, or watch your favorite sports event at Bowlmor Lanes while catching up with friends. In case you want to book a party or event, both places have experienced event coordinators who are ready to help you to plan and throw a party to remember.
Having a girls’ night out? Consider spending an evening at Pinot's Palette. Talk and sip on your favorite red, white or rose, while local artists guide you to create your own masterpiece, even if painting has never been your forte. All you need to do is check their event calendar, book and choose an event/artwork you want to create. Enjoy an evening of laughs, painting, and friends.
If you are the more adventurous type and like to tackle challenges, bring your friends, family, or organize a double date at The Escape Game Houston. You will have just an hour to escape from a "prison", find gold, recover the stolen painting, or attempt to complete some tricky assignments and pass your class. Book the entire room (fits eight people), or get paired with other participants, escape together and make new friends.
Remember that The District also offers plenty of FREE and low-cost options for a perfect friend/family gathering or a romantic date night. Stop by Cinemark 16 at Memorial City or at Movie Grill at CityCentre to check out the latest movie, have a date night on the Ice Rink at Memorial City Mall, or come to The Square (Memorial City Mall) or to The Plaza (CityCentre) to enjoy Family Movie nights, live concerts, and interactive activities for the kids and the whole family.
Have a great time, share this post, and plan your fun in The District.
With the development of an 18-acre tract north of the Katy Freeway across from Memorial City Mall, MetroNational is pleased to announce that new office space and entertainment options are coming to the Memorial District. The possibility of adding a hotel may be in the future.
The news is already exciting but the upcoming expansion is especially anticipated due to the addition of three popular local restaurants. Johnny Carrabba’s family friendly concept Mia's Table’s will open its fourth location, bringing its southern comfort food menu to the District. It will be sharing a courtyard with its neighbor, Torchy's Tacos, who will be able to serve its delicious freshly made tacos to even more fans (affectionately called “Taco Junkies”). Both locations anticipate opening in Spring 2020. A little later that year, in Fall 2020, Kirby Ice House will open with a 7,000 square-foot patio bar, perfect for casual get-togethers, big or small.
According to Jason Johnson, President of MetroNational, the “major expansion illustrates our continued commitment to developing and redeveloping the 265 acres that comprises Memorial City. It’s also a sign of the District’s healthy growth and we look forward to enjoying and supporting the new businesses that will be part of the development.”
The Memorial District is Houston’s premier location for exceptional shopping, great dining choices, a thriving business community and great amenities all within an easy to get to and desirable location,” said Pat Walters, executive director of the Memorial District. “MetroNational is an exemplary property owner and I commend their long-term commitment to the vibrancy of the District.”
We are all about community and community is about supporting each other. Memorial District organizations routinely sponsor events and activities that inspire and bring out the best in us.
Girlstart's STEM Extravaganza was held at CityCentre Plaza recently and families learned all about STEM through active hands-on participation in STEM activities, all at no cost.
For World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, Ozark actor and Houston native Evan Vourazeris gave a talk at CityCentre about how to overcome challenges and bullying to follow your dream.
Earlier this month, over at Memorial City Mall, Eddie’s Walk of Life was held in honor of retired marine veteran Eddie deRoulet. Eddie is a stroke survivor who used fitness to recover and now encourages others to follow his footsteps.
“I see so many people who say, ‘I’ve had a stroke, and my life is over,’ deRoulet said. “I say, No, it has changed my life, but it hasn’t taken away from it.”
For the pet-lovers in the District, Memorial City Mall hosted a pet adoption event to help rescued pets from various Houston-area shelters find their fur-ever homes. And April 6 is the 10th Annual Doggie Party on the Plaza at CityCentre. The event benefits Houston area rescues.
If you are interested in volunteering, Memorial Hermann has many opportunities to help those in need.
To help entrepreneurs in the area, local businesses regularly sponsor the PopUp Business School, a free workshop for those who are thinking about starting their own business or just want guidance on how to grow their newly started business.
From health initiatives to inspirational events, from pets to new business owners, Memorial District is always finding ways to give back to the community that supports them. When our community thrives, so do we and we love supporting programs and organizations that empower us all. Check our calendar often for events that interest you.
In the mood for great deli foods? Maybe you need a special gift, a bottle of wine and delicious chocolates. Leibman's is the place for you. Located at 10100 Katy Freeway (corner of Gessner and I-10), this unique eatery, market and gift shop has been a Houston institution for 40 years.
The gourmet deli offers an array of standards such as the Classic Rueben, Pesto Italian, Burrata Peach Salad, Mediterranean Tenderloin and Smoked Chicken Lollipops. Fresh food is served daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With talented chefs and custom menus, Leibman’s also caters.
The extensive variety of specialty prepared foods are easily taken home to be enjoyed later, or they make a perfect gift. Choose from Leibman’s private label foods and more. Leibman’s has a carefully curated selection of wine, jewelry and other lovely gift items ready to suit any need. If you want something extra special, choose from ready-to-go baskets or order a customized gift basket for all occasions.
Leibman’s was founded in 1979 by Ettienne and Ralph Leibman after moving to the United States from South Africa. The couple established a niche for themselves by sourcing gourmet foods from around the globe. In 2017, they handed the store over to their daughter Sharon who moved it to its new location in The District. She carries on the family traditions and commitment to excellent food and wine offerings.
With ample parking, plenty of seating and an easy-to-get-to location, you will find something to suit your palette.
The Memorial District is becoming more than just one of Houston’s top entertainment and shopping destinations. It’s a place to call home.
Did you know you can choose from 10 different living options in the District? With easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment and healthcare services, it’s no wonder people are flocking to live in one of the more than 2,500 apartment homes here.
Whether you want a studio, one, two, or three-bedroom apartment or a penthouse, you can find the perfect place to live in the District. Most offer resort-style pools, are pet-friendly, have state-of-the-art fitness facilities, outdoor grilling areas and expansive clubrooms as well as beautifully-appointed apartments chock-full of modern comfort. Business centers, concierge service, controlled access parking and excellent security also make the list of amenities.
If you’re looking for a high-end luxury apartment or penthouse with easy access to hotel amenities, take a look at the McCarthy Apartments, perched atop Hotel Zaza. The newest property in the District is the McAdams, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with solar panels and a rooftop infinity edge pool.
The Lofts CityCentre is just steps away from some of the best dining in the District. The Domain at CityCentre provides valet trash, package receiving and dry-cleaning services. Apartments feature separate study/library space and private patios/balconies with storage space. Ascent at CityCentre is smoke-free and amenities include islands with built-in wine refrigerators and outdoor balcony living areas with ceiling fans.
For high-rise living, check out The Fountains at Memorial City, located at the back side of the District. The District at Memorial, located on the north side of I-10, has a resident lounge with a demonstration kitchen, a two-story workout facility with a spin studio and a rooftop pool with a view. Pearl CityCentre has a seventh-floor sky lounge and social area, an executive conference room and private dining area as well as valet trash services with a recycling program. The Alexan CityCentre has a pet spa, sky lounge, a resort infinity edge pool with private cabanas, a social business lounge and virtual fitness.
If you prefer a more low-key, beautiful community that offers modest rental pricing options, look at Memorial City Apartments. This property features brick buildings, a swimming pool, playground, gazebo and landscaped courtyards.
If independent exceptional senior living with access to meals, social and recreational activities is your style, check out Brookdale Memorial City. Outdoors, you’ll find 12 beautifully landscaped courtyards, fountains, gardens and a putting green. Indoors, there’s a café/bistro, library a game room and a general store.
Living in the Memorial District provides you easy access to anywhere you want to go in Houston. Whatever your taste, welcome home to The District!
Music can lift the spirits and watching a live music performance makes the experience even that much better. We are lucky that here in the District there are so many live music options to choose from. And Spring is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor music opportunities.
At CityCentre enjoy performers every weekend out in The Plaza (weather permitting). The music plays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons from 3:00 PM to 6:00 pm.
For a special treat, catch the Mad Man of Maui, Fred Lowery, who plays his ukulele and harmonica monthly at CityCentre. Find his performance schedule at his website.
Over at Memorial City Mall, enjoy live music at the Square Live! Local musicians share their talent every Saturday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
For a more intimate get-together like a date night or a ladies’ night, check out the live music calendar at The Tasting Room.
As the weather warms up and spring makes it way to Houston, make a point to disconnect from the stress of your everyday life by grabbing your friends and family for a few hours of live music. Hurry and enjoy the milder weather before the summer heat arrives and hear some great local musicians!