Kendra Scott is coming to Houston! On Thursday, September 15, Houstonians are invited to the Kendra Scott CITYCENTRE location for a special event where they will meet the designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist as she celebrates the release of her new memoir, “BORN TO SHINE.” The event, which takes place from 4 to 6 p.m., includes access to the book signing, a meet and greet photo with Kendra, a signed copy of “BORN TO SHINE,” an exclusive tote bag, and more!
With “BORN TO SHINE,” Kendra takes readers on a journey of personal stories and hard-earned life lessons. With every pitfall, misstep, and failure, Kendra has built a life, and a career, rooted in joy, purpose, and doing good. With heart and humor, Kendra reminds us that not all that glitters is gold, and that life is as messy as it is magical.
To pre-order a copy of the book, please visit Amazon.com.
TICKETS: Tickets are $35 per person. To register, please visit here.
WHEN: Thursday, September 15 from 4 - 6 p.m.
WHERE: Kendra Scott Store - CITYCENTRE
816 Town & Country Blvd., Ste. 131
Houston, TX 77024
Gather up the girlfriends or plan your date nights ahead! Houston Restaurant Weeks’ is coming at us fast! Starting August 1st thru September 5th make plans to check out new and delicious restaurants in the District that are participating. This is a fantastic way to help the community all while trying new dishes or tucking into your favorites. Every plate sold provides between 6 & 18 meals from the Houston Food Bank to those who are in most need.
“Houston Restaurant Weeks gives people in Houston an opportunity to experience Houston Restaurant Weeks exceptional restaurants while providing much-needed relief for families suffering from hunger. We are grateful to once again be the beneficiary of this incredible event.” - Brian Greene CEO of the Houston Food Bank.
This year twelve restaurants from the Memorial District are participating, enjoy cuisines from Tex-Mex, American fusion, South American and Thai. Many of the dinner options begin with 3 courses and are set at $55 per person. Lunch time options are 2 courses and begin at $25. First up on our list we have Churrascos located at 947 Gessner Rd Suite B-290, Churrascos offers both lunch, dinner, and to-go options. Choose from beef empanadas in the first course to salmon drizzled with tomatillo sauce for your second course. Top off the dinner with a boozy tequila bread pudding. For more menu options, click here.
Looking to finally have a reason to try The Daily Gather located in CITYCENTRE look no further for your excuse! Dinner is a 4-course meal including dessert and includes a variety to choose from. Try the salmon ceviche tostadas or the cavatappi mac & cheese paired with the steak frites or seared salmon. Finish it off with a citrus crème brulee. It all sounds so mouthwatering! Click here for more menu options.
Need romantic date night ideas? Book your reservation at Eddie V’s located in CITYCENTRE, Perry’s in Memorial City, The Capital Grille, The General Public or The Tasting Room all located at CITYCENTRE. Dine on Maine lobster bisque and a juicy filet mignon. Cap off the night with the bananas foster butter cake or dark chocolate truffle torte!
Meet up with your friends for a yummy lunch date at Fadi’s, Liberty Kitchen or State Fare. Each of their lunch options are $25 per person and begin with two courses. Be sure to try the fish tacos at Liberty Kitchen or the half birria grilled cheese at State Fare.
Eager to try South American cuisine, make your reservation at Sal y Pimienta located in CITYCENTRE. Choose from 4 different courses, start off with the calamari strips then move on to the wagyu ossobuco which is cooked for 3 hours, how mouthwatering! Click here for more options to choose from!
Lastly, we have Yi Peng Thai Dining located in CITYCENTRE, which offers an absolute superb menu with authentic Thai flavors. Choose from duck noodles, tom yum dumplings to black sticky rice for dessert. This is the perfect place to try new flavors and fall in love! Be sure to check out their menu options.
Enjoy your time in the District this month, give back to the community and eat till your heart's content!
The District is full of excitement this month with fun activities for the whole family. Whether you need ideas for the 4th of July, activities for keeping the kids from going stir-crazy or a relaxing time for yourself.
Enjoy 4th of July in CITYCENTRE with fireworks show and live music. Grab to go from the many restaurants surrounding the plaza such as Cyclone Anaya’s, Daily Gather, Bella Green and Yardhouse. Feel like enjoying a sweet treat during the fireworks? Stop by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and have a scoop of powdered jelly donut ice cream or enjoy a yummy macaron from Sweet. Be sure to arrive early as this will be a full event. Parking will be $10 starting at 4 pm. For more info, click here.
If you’re looking to squeeze a quick workout in prior to the fireworks show, join the CITYCENTRE running club in front of Lululemon at 6 pm for a 3.5-mile run. Enjoy a social hour afterwards at a local CITYCENTRE restaurant. Follow their IG @citycentrerunningclub for more info!
Get ready to save lives this month! July 7th the Gulf Coast Regional Blood center will have their blood drive truck outside Anthropologie in CITYCENTRE from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Please remember how important it is to donate blood, patients will forever be grateful for your contribution, click here to RSVP. If you’re unable to donate July 7th, Memorial City Mall will have the Gulf Coast Regional blood truck at the south parking lot by the food court entrance on July 15th from 3 pm to 7 pm. To make an appointment, click here.
Looking for a deep stretch? Join Lululemon’s full moon yoga series hosted every month in the plaza at CITYCENTRE. This month’s session will be July 13th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Enjoy the evening breeze and relax those muscles.
Need new ideas for keeping the kiddos occupied? Bring them out to parachute play time at the plaza at CITYCENTRE, July 15th from 10 am to 12 pm. Bring their bathing suit ready, so they can splash around in the sprinklers and beat the heat. Attendance is $5 per child. Click here to RSVP. Want a weekend activity? Come on out to Plaza Palooza in CITYCENTRE for games, music and fun kids’ activities on Sunday, July 17th from 1 pm to 3 pm.
For more District updates, follow us on IG & Facebook @memorialmanagementdistrict.
No matter which team you are rooting for this Super Bowl Sunday, the Memorial District has your Game Day plans covered. Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams fans surely can agree on one thing: It’s easy to watch the game with fellow fans at Memorial District bars and restaurants and to plan your own watch party at home that will have everyone cheering.
Check out the game on big screens and enjoy Super Bowl Sunday food and drink specials at one of the Memorial District’s great bars and restaurants:
State Fare Kitchen & Bar located at The Gateway at Memorial City will offer happy hour specials all evening. Happy hour deals include $5 draft beer, $6 frozen cocktails, and $7 wines by the glass. Plus, all their delicious happy hour foods will be available for $7 or less. They even have a fantastic lineup of to-go menu items as well.
Lounge around the bar at The Rouxpour in The Square at Memorial City Mall. Enjoy menu items such as delicious boudin balls while you watch the game and sip beverages ranging from lemon drop martinis to your favorite brew.
Yard House in CITYCENTRE offers big-screen TVs inside and on the patio. Choose from several wing platters, chicken lettuce wraps, grilled chicken, and avocado platters. Yard House has several taps and cocktails ready to order or take to-go, such as Moscow mules and margaritas.
A big game calls for a big beer pic.twitter.com/kCVLEfR6mz
— Yard House (@YardHouse) February 9, 2022
Catch the game at Cyclone Anaya’s at CITYCENTRE and order margaritas and a delicious platter of fajitas. Don’t forget to have the queso with chips! Want to party at home? Margaritas and fajita packs are available to-go.
Likewise, over at Guadalajara Hacienda at 9799 Katy Fwy, you can find delicious Mexican food like the Fajitas Packs and other to-go specials. Watch the game and enjoy everything from enchiladas to rellenos and more. Check out their margarita packs, too.
Go BIG for the BIG GAME with our Fajita Packs!🏈
Visit https://t.co/37V94yLYKP to check out our To-Go specials!
Comment below which team you’re cheering for🎉 pic.twitter.com/lat5nLdWx9
— Guadalajara Restaurants (@GuadalajaraHtx) February 9, 2022
Ready for the big game? Bring the fiesta home with our Margaritas TO-GO!🎉
Available in House, Strawberry and Mango🍓🥭🍹⠀
Frozen or On-the-Rocks! pic.twitter.com/dHvS4l3hi8— Guadalajara Restaurants (@GuadalajaraHtx) February 8, 2022
The big game is this weekend and we’ve Guad it TO-GO!🏈
Pick up your favorite Fiesta Packs and some delicious margaritas to-go and you’re all set to kick off Sunday football🥳 pic.twitter.com/7NaDAZLbmz
— Guadalajara Restaurants (@GuadalajaraHtx) February 7, 2022
Fireside Lounge at the Moran Hotel at CITYCENTRE will also have some fun Super Bowl action. Get $8 well drinks, 5-bottle buckets of beer for $20, a Super Bowl-inspired menu with elevated takes on nachos, chicken wings, cheeseburgers and more. Plus, there is no cover charge for this event.
🏈 Don't get stuck on the couch this Super Bowl Sunday! Host your friends at Fireside instead and enjoy the big game with some of your gameday faves, like buckets of beer, fried chicken wings, nachos and bacon cheeseburgers. Learn more at https://t.co/2E8BpIY4dz pic.twitter.com/30f6MGyN8f
— The Moran CITYCENTRE (@themoranhotel) February 7, 2022
Are you planning our own watch party?
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, you can find your game-day snacks and beverages at HEB and Randall’s. Both stores offer all you need for grilling, making fun appetizers and drinks to fill your cooler. Or you can pick up prepared and pre-cooked items such as Wings and potato salad, chips and dips, and party trays to suit your needs and taste that will satisfy all your guests.
Join HEB Chef Scott for a free Facebook Live virtual cooking class, Small Bites for the Big Game, at 6 p.m. on Feb. 11 to learn how to make three party-perfect appetizers and score a touchdown at your home party.
No matter how you celebrate football’s big day, there is no competition when it comes to having a great Super Bowl Sunday. Don your favorite player jersey and enjoy the game in the Memorial District!
Fishing is a big sport in the Houston area. If you are an avid fishing lover, you have hopefully found Fishing Tackle Unlimited (FTU).
Fishing Tackle Unlimited (FTU) is a Houston-based fishing tackle/marine accessory retailer. It was founded in 1979 under its original name, Cut Rate Sporting Goods, by two Houston native brothers, Joe and Danny Meyer. The 30,000 square foot Memorial District store at 10303 Katy Freeway opened in 1984. It is a one-stop shop for any of your fishing needs, from equipment to apparel to accessories.
Their mission is to provide all fishing enthusiasts with the best quality and selection of tackle and gear through courteous, competent, and professional service in an impeccably comfortable, clean, and secure atmosphere that will encourage customer satisfaction.
And if you were thinking about putting away your fishing equipment for the fall, think again. Autumn can be the best fishing time of the year. Many lakes become stocked up on largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, pike, perch, muskie, and crappie. If you’re still looking to do saltwater fishing, casting your line could catch you some speckled trout, redfish, flounder, king mackerel, and yellowfin tuna. Be sure to get in on the fall catch before the winter season settles in!
Fishing Tackle Unlimited is the largest independent dealer for Shimano, Simms, Costa Del Mar, Daiwa, Jackson, and many more brands. Their fly department is equipped with experienced fly fishers. In addition, if you are looking for Blue Water, Trolling Motors Sales, service and installation, rod building, tackles, lures, bait, leader lines, kayak sails and rigging, fishing apparel, and gear for hot and cold weather, Fishing Tackle Unlimited is the place to go. They can outfit the largest of sportfishing boats.
Fishing Tackle Unlimited will hold its Annual Inshore Expo, Saturday, December 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will have casting, fly-tying demonstrations, seminars, and more. For more information about the event, follow FTU on Facebook or Instagram @fishingtackleunlimited or call 713-827-7762.
Some photos courtesy of Fishing Tackle Unlimited
10303 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024
713-827-7762
Houston Restaurant Weeks is back with new features, foods, and restaurants just for you. The annual event, which benefits the Houston Food Bank, runs from August 1 through Labor Day on September 6. Restaurants that participate in the event will offer set menus, and the proceeds of each meal will cover donations of $1 to $5 for the Houston Food Bank.
Many restaurants here in the Memorial District will participate in the event and provide fabulous foods from a wide range of cuisines and cultures. Here in the Memorial District, you can visit restaurants like Liberty Kitchen and State Fare in the Memorial City Mall area and Cyclone Anaya's in the CITYCENTRE area. The first batch of menus is live and ready for you to see at the link at the end of this article. As of now, there are about 110 restaurants on the list, but Houston Restaurant Weeks expects about 200 restaurants to participate. The program will update its website as more and more businesses sign up to participate before the first day of the event.
Houston Restaurant Weeks has raised nearly $17 million to combat hunger in Houston since the establishment of the citywide dining event in 2003. By encouraging Houstonians to support their favorite eateries and try out new restaurants, the event has helped boost business for local restaurant owners, employ area restaurant workers, support the city’s economy, and keep hungry people fed and happy.
Last summer, Houston Restaurant Weeks stepped up to the plate—pun intended—to make sure Houstonians could find great meals and support one another during the pandemic. The program helped businesses inform the community of new dine-in, takeout, and curbside options. This year, you may still see some of the modifications Houston Restaurant Weeks introduced last summer.
You may also notice updates on the event’s website and social media messaging. For example, the event now showcases takeout options with #HRWToGo menus. Plus, there is a new online portal on the website where restaurants can input and update menus directly and in real-time and create printable versions to use at the restaurant. The event plans to continue to make improvements in the coming years.
When Cleverley Stone, founder of Houston Restaurant Weeks, passed away last year, her daughter, Katie Stone, took over the leadership position.
“We are thrilled at the excitement restaurants have expressed about this year’s HRW. 2021 is off to a great start, and we anticipate diners will be quick to make reservations and get a place at the table,” said Katie Stone, president of the Cleverley Stone Foundation.
Learn more at Houston Restaurant Weeks here and the Houston Food Bank here. Happy dining!
If you are a candy lover, enjoy a world of pure imagination at Candytopia in CITYCENTRE. This event is fun for all ages. Before you embark on your tour, the wonderful and lively “candyblazer” hosts will get you revved up with music and fun games such as interactive Simon Says and candy trivia.
Once the doors open, you get to see all the scrumptious sculptures inside each different themed room but, don’t lick them. They don’t like that, even though they are made of candy.
Feel free to roam and spend as much time as your heart desires in each room. Make sure you look in every room for the treasure chests full of FREE CANDY! This adventure is perfect for sharing on your favorite social media platform.
After leaving, hop on over to one of CITYCENTRE’S great eateries. Nearby Cyclone Anaya’s is always a good choice for delicious and affordable Tex-Mex. It is conveniently located steps away with plenty of space, refreshing drinks, great food, and excellent staff.
Candytopia Information:
Tickets: https://tickets.candytopia.com/event/candytopiathtx
Before you go:
Download the Candytopia app in order to take pictures in the Sugar Rush areas
Charge your phone!
What to Bring:
Bring a bag to put belongings in and your candy....just in case you don’t eat all your candy before you leave
Arrive 15 minutes early
What you will need:
Tickets
Photo ID and your SWEET SELF
Open for a limited time! Book today!
Fall is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the scenery. Now that scenery also includes beautiful works of art through the UP Art Studio's project called Mini Murals. This project transforms utility cabinets in the area with elaborate murals.
These beautifully painted murals brighten the city with public artwork and discourages graffiti vandalism. The muralists who worked on the Memorial District paintings included Dan Dollohan, Joy Matheson, and Pilot.
It is worth noting that you can find the murals by taking a day-trip drive or bike trip through the district; perfect for social distancing.
The murals can be found at:
Shopping may look and feel a little different this year, but you can save money on needed school supplies, shoes, backpacks, clothes and much more during the Texas Tax-Free Shopping Weekend. This year, the event is set for August 7 through 9.
During this special weekend, you can purchase qualifying items that are less than $100 in stores or online. Many Memorial District retailers will also offer additional discounts along with the tax-free savings. For information on qualifying items and to learn more check the Tax-Free Holiday website.
Memorial City has extended mail hours during this event. The mall will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are shopping in person, please remember to practice social distancing, wear masks or face coverings, and regularly wash your hands.
You know CityCentre as a gorgeous, bustling area with shopping and residential options, but you love CityCentre because of all of the great deals and events it has in store! Here are some worth noting.
Movie night is back on since Studio Movie Grill CityCentre reopened Friday, June 19. The theater implements simple and safe ways to help guests enjoy movies and added technologies to improve movie-watching experiences, so grab your popcorn and get your tickets today. In addition, SMG's kitchen is open for delivery and takeout. When you order Chefs for Children items, the theater donates 5% of proceeds to local non-profits serving children with special needs. SMG CityCentre's efforts support the Family to Family Network.
https://www.facebook.com/studiomoviegrillfan/photos/a.172206539568/10160197822669569/?type=3&theater
The Moran CityCentre currently offers a Buy-One-Give-One layaway program to thank healthcare professionals. It's simple. Buy a future stay by June 30, and The Moran will donate a stay to healthcare workers. Reserve a stay with this deal, and let your reservation do double duty.
https://www.facebook.com/themoranhotel/photos/a.110609923764221/173677010790845/?type=3&theater
The Moran’s Summer Special, is also a deal you won't want to miss. Until August 31, get up to 30% off the best available rates when you pre-purchase a "summer getaway," which means any stay before September 29. Also, The Moran is home to Fireside Bar and Radio Milano, a posh spot for live music and modern Italian food. This lounge is open seven nights a week for dinner. Enjoy the swanky sounds of live music from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
https://www.facebook.com/themoranhotel/photos/a.110609923764221/177549033736976/?type=3&theater
Gourmet sweets and treats boutique Bateel will be joining the CityCentre family soon! This company began as a leading grower and purveyor of gourmet dates. Today, Bateel offers fine food products, such as the high-quality dates, decadent chocolates, and rich Middle Eastern cookies.
Did you know H&M devotes an entire section to kitchen interiors perfect for an intimate dinner or a cozy family night? Now, the company is creating striking sustainable products from recycled glass. For example, check out this pitcher made of recycled glass.
The Tasting Room CityCentre has June specials! Visit soon to make the most of these deals and events. Call 281-822-1500 to make a reservation, and find out what specials are on for this week. And then check back to see what they have in store for July.
Mon — Happy hour all day
Tue — 50% off select wine
Fri and Sat — Live music on the patio
Sun — 50% off frozen drinks and drafts
UPDATE: CityCentre's Independence Day Concert Series has been cancelled.