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PUBLIC NEWS* BEST OF 2014 IN DINING

SPRING/WOODLANDS FOODIE GURU NICK RAMA PRESENTS:

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MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLVE YEAH, THERE’S JUST ONE FOR ME

LETTER RIP

You have been planning on this day for months. You put off doing something good, worthwhile and significant so you could say that you started New Years Day on your journey to reach whatever goal you chose to pursue. But why? Why wait? Why not start the moment that

you originally knew that a change in yourself was needed?Why the procrastination? This is my New Year’s Resolution; to be the change I want to see in the world. That’s it, nothing else. No more resolve to lose more weight, make more money, quit smok-ing, feed the homeless guy at FM 1960 and I-45. No, it’s time to start a cultural

revolution and it starts with me. All these other things are great in and of themselves, but what matters is in the heart. It’s not enough to coerce others to change by either using the force of government, the threat of violence or any other means. It should be enough to be that kind of change that happens in a person’s heart. If others see it, then great. If they don’t, then it’s their loss. Besides, isn’t it powerful enough to be a leader in initiating change when you are the first to be that change? Leading by example is the best practice, even if your example goes unnoticed, or blatantly ignored, by those who do not want to do what is right or be challenged from their status quo. To be the change you want to see in the world is a worthy endeavor. John Lennon, in the words of his 34-year old song Imagine, spoke about a world so utopian that everything is near perfect. He wrote this anthem so immaculate that no one could possibly fathom the change he suggested. In doing so, Lennon claimed that he might be a dreamer, but that he’s not the only one. He inspired dreamers to be that kind of change, not just dream about it. So, if you really believe that something, anything, should hap-pen or be done, be the one to make it happen.

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LETTER RIP 2MAILBAG 3NO EXIT 3 OP-ED/NEWS BRIEFS 4THEATER 5COVER STORY 6TO THE REPUBLIC 7 PUBLIC NEWS 8 GIG GUIDE 8BEST OF 2014 9 DINING GUIDE 9FILM 10FAKE ASTROLOGY 12CLASSIFIEDS 13ADVICE BY LEZLEE 13

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Another print newspaper bites the dust. This time it is the 30-year old USA (USA Today) Weekend newspaper that is generally distributed with a local paper as a supplement.

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Print, as a medium, is almost dead.Aware advertisers ride the wave of the digital revolution.

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Editorial Chairman: Ken PettyContributing Editors: Tom Darin Liskey, Barbara TryonContributing Writers: Jan Barron, Lezlee Bushfield, Mark Crampton, Roxanne Davis, Susan Love Fitts, Rosanne Friedman, Heather Jackson, Tom Daren Liskey, Carl Palmgren, Bart Pearston, Ken Petty, Anna ‘Pinion’ Pena, Nick Rama, Jody Reed, Eric Tryon Photography: Ken PettyGraphics/Layout: Ken Petty Advertising Executive: Ken PettyDistribution: Ken Petty, Vertical Response PartnerFake Celebrity Intern: Jim Carrey

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I take issue regarding your small minded editorial piece about the mayor and her at-tempt to squash dissenting voices in Houston.As mayor she should be able to do anything she wants to do, after all, she won the election and the other guy didn’t. Besides, if she can’t sue to keep pastors quiet, then who would be able?Sharon P.Ed. - This is a no-brainer. Nobody should be able to sue to keep someone quiet.

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Anna Pinion was missing from the last issue. Is she okay? She didn’t quit the paper, did she. I’m hoping for her quick return to the Public News. Chico M.Ed. - Chico, please chill out. Anna is fine and took some time to be with family.

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There is a story that you should cover soon and that is regarding these supposed traf-fic light cameras that do little to stop traffic accidents but are actually used by towns as a

means to extract money from folks who roll through a light, especially when they are in the right to do so. I’ve also heard that these programs are really nothing more than a means to generate revenue in almost the same way asset forfei-ture laws benefit police stations financially.Ed. - You are right. The mainstream media does a poor job in exposing municipal crimes like this. We should do an expose on this.

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Interesting cover story on Rage Fit. Other than the ads I’ve seen in the Public News, I knew nothing about them. It’s an interesting concept that got me and a few buddies talking over a few beers during the weekend to go check them out.David H.Ed. - Glad to hear.

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I remember when the Public News surfaced in Houston back in 2007. There were a lot of interesting columns, like Cheap Date and About Town, that have not come out since the revamp in 2014. Those were great reads. Are there plans to bring those back? Jim E.Ed. - As soon as we get writers committed to taking ownership of those ideas they will be back.

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What is with Dosey Doe and their pricing? An oldies act with a dinner at over a hundred fifty bucks a pop? You have got to be kidding me. How many people pony up that kind of cash for that?Chuck J. Ed. - You’d be surprised

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Did you ever think we would see gas prices falling so drastically ever again? I cruise bymy local gas station and am amazed to see yet another two cent decrease overnight! Okay, so I’m no economic analyst, but I do hear the chatter of the talking heads sayingthat if gas prices keep falling that it will be bad for the economy. Perhaps you want to block out the big picture for a moment and enjoy the extra bucks in your pocket. Here are some ideas to get you started.1. Give more to your favorite charities (yes, your kids can count as charities when they give you that sad, puppydog look).2. Put money into savings for a vacation (or for your gas tank when gas prices go back up).3. Order a glass of wine with a nice steak din-

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Hundreds of Willis citizens signed a petition recently that demanded a public vote on the dangerous and unconstitutional Red Light Cameras. Those petitions were submitted to the city’s secretary several weeks ago. The city council knew the public’s displeasure was building, so they rushed to save their lucrative traffic camera program by calling a meeting to extend the Red Light Camera contract for five more years. Recent city council meetings regarding the cameras have had standing room only attendance, and not one resident has spoken in favor of the program. The stacks of petitions demanding a vote by Willis citizens on the issue scared them – they know the people don’t want the cameras. They also know how dangerous the intersections with cameras are. In fact, Police Chief Nowak admitted that accidents were up dramatically at the previous council meeting. Accidents went up 140% after the cameras were put in, but the city still claims to use them for “our own safety”. Willis Red Light Cameras brought in over $3 million in tickets this past year. That’s the real reason they want the cameras to stay in place. Red Light Cameras have never survived a public vote in Texas. Two of the four Willis council members present, John Lovelady and Tamara Hector-Young, voted to ignore the safety and rights of the people. Councilman Thomas Belinoski

was too scared to vote yes or no - he ab-stained, which led to the contract passing by default. Two councilmembers shouldn’t be enough to enter into or extend a multimillion-dollar contract with an out-of-state corporation that profits at the expense of the safety of the driving public. They didn’t have the required number of votes, so the mayor broke the rules of his own city charter and declared they had won the vote. Then they rushed behind closed doors to avoid the angry voters at the meeting. City leaders don’t seem to care if they are endangering lives and property! They just want to keep the revenue streaming in. As if that isn’t bad enough, the Red Light Camera program is being run illegally. At one city council meeting, the police chief gave the council a presentation that showed how they were using Red Light Camera footage for surveillance not related to ticketing. Using Red Light Cameras for anything other than giving a red light ticket is against Texas law and has criminal penalties. This is so serious the Montgomery County District Attorney is investigating the crime. But the city’s disregard for Texas law doesn’t stop there. State law requires the city to conduct an engineering study before cameras are installed, to prove there aren’t other options for improving safety. This is required before the city can collect any Red Light Camera fines. When pressured on this

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The Montgomery County Performing Arts Society (MCPAS) will be holding their 6th annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 7th, at La Torretta Resort & Spa. An invitation to all young ladies between the ages of 16-21 has been extended to enter the competition, and be part of the 2015 Mardi Gras Court. The Queen will be chosen from the court. There is no entry fee for the applicants, but they are required to fill a table of 10 with their family &/or friends. They are not required to purchase a whole table, just pledge to fill a table and collect the money. The ticket prices for the dinner and ball are $125 per person, and a table of 10 is $1,250. The Montgomery County Performing Arts Society plans to award a scholarship to the Queen as well as 2nd and 3rd place winners. The amount of the scholarship depends on the event underwriters. The scholarship goal is $3,000 for the Queen, and $1,000 each for 2nd and 3rd place winner. The applicants will submit a resume of their accomplishments, volunteer projects, extra-curricular activities in school, plus what they have been involved in with their community, church, school. The judges panel will look at the resumes and interview the applicants to choose the winners.

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point, the police chief admitted their program may be illegal and ordered a bulk dismissal of tickets for a few weeks in October. They must have missed the money coming in, since the cameras are back on and ticketing drivers once again. Ticket money is why the council rushed to lock in the contract before the dis-trict attorney even had a chance to investigate the crimes. It appears that Police Chief Nowak knows he can count on Mayor Reed, John Lovelady, and Tamara Hector-Young to continue the dangerous camera campaign; and that he can count on Thomas Belinoski to ignore the will of the people and sit by quietly while it hap-pens. So contact Mayor Reed, John Lovelady, Tamara Hector-Young, and Thomas Belinoski at 936-856-4611 and tell them to end the dangerous, unconstitutional camera program immediately. Let them know how you feel about their selling out the citizens of Willis. You can also email the mayor at [email protected] and the city council at [email protected]. Montgomery County Campaign for Liberty and the citizens of Willis will continue to fight against the Red Light Cameras, and we need you to join the fight! We’ll be hitting the streets soon to let voters know who stood with the camera company and who stood with the people.

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ner (more often than special occasions).4. Start buying more gourmet items at the grocery store (to replace Ramen noodles).5. Take dog and cat food to the animal shelter (and maybe adopt one or two).6. Shop for clothing at a boutique (although you may only come out with one piece of clothing).7. Put more money toward your credit card bill (okay, this one isn’t as much fun).8. Go to an amusement park (and spend a small fortune on the food there).9. Purchase hamburgers for the homeless (and ask them, “Isn’t this better than money to buy cigarettes?”).10.And finally, go get a makeover (your family and friends will be glad you did).


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PUBLIC NEWS: First off, what is a Foodie? Nick Rama: Anyone interested in food, restaurants, cooking or talking about food and food experiences.

PUBLIC NEWS: How did the foodie group start? Nick Rama: I spun the Spring Woodlands Foodie Tasting and Deals group off from the main Facebook page of the “Woodlands/Spring area,TX. Foodie Club” page. My page for local Tastings and Deals was getting lost with so many posts per a day on the main page. I am still very active in that group. We recently started another page called the Tomball/Vin-tage Park area Foodie Tasting and Deals. Tom-ball really has some hidden gems like Patsy’s, Cc’s Cafe and Cisco Salsa Company. The local mom and pop restaurants really don’t have too much of an advertising budget and rely mainly on word of mouth to attract new customers. We also set up deals and promotions with local restaurants. In December Jamie Alvear (who is Yelp Elite for 2014, a Google City Expert and our newest admin on the page) and I contacted 31 of our favorite area restaurants and came up with the “Fabulous Foodie Deals Of Decem-ber”. All of them were happy to give our page members some extra savings, because we

wanted to try to steer people away from fast food and chains during the holidays.

PUBLIC NEWS: What do foodies do? Nick Rama: Most Foodies, in my opinion, “Live To Eat, Not Eat To Live”. They are trying to find that perfect dish that you must go back for and eat it again, or that restaurant that is so good, you are planning what you are getting the next time while eating your dish the first time.

PUBLIC NEWS: How did you come about ranking the restaurants on your list? Nick Rama: I based my rankings on several factors, including the quality, freshness and taste of the food and the service and cleanli-ness of the place. I always try to support local mom and pop places first. The location had to have the best of whatever category, and be the closest I could find to the Spring/Woodlands area.

PUBLIC NEWS: What restaurant, of them all, awed you the most? Nick Rama: 5 Ate Cafe is my new awe. Chef Charlie Williams is putting out 4- star food out of a walk up counter inside a rock climbing Gym. I stumbled on this place through a sug-

THE SPRING/WOODLANDS FOODIE GURU NICK RAMA’S PICKS FOR THE BEST OF 2014

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* actually it’s Nick’s personal list of the best!

gestion from a fellow Foodie and now friend Matt Bessey. On my first visit I had the Shar-warma Burger and the complexity of flavors in this Burger was mind boggling (Banana Peppers, Feta Cheese, Tzatziki Sauce & a tangy Garlic Chili sauce. I was so impressed I brought the family for dinner the same night. Chef Charlie freshly grinds black angus beef for his Burger patties. Most of his Burgers are on Housemade English Muffin Buns which work beautifully with all of his Gourmet Burgers. I love 5 Ate because everything is so original, from the Stone Baked Italian Style Pizzas to the Vietnamese Pork Belly Banh Mi. My favorite part of visiting is the “off the menu” specials that he creates. My new favor-ite is the Chicken Fried Burger (Fresh ground black angus beef patty seared on the flat top then battered and deep fried. Smothered in cream gravy made from scratch and topped with crumbled bacon and crispy sautéed kale on a housemade sourdough english muffin bun). Pure genius!

PUBLIC NEWS: Which restaurant (that is now closed) deserved to be closed -or- what restaurant did you wish you never visited? Nick Rama: I am huge supporter of local, so I really do not want to answer this question.

I really don’t want to trash any local places, because of my opinion….most mom and pop restaurant owners put their heart and soul in to their establishment. I can tell you my most hated Chain restaurant is the Olive Garden, because it just doesn’t taste as fresh as other local Italian restaurants like Pallotta’s Ital-ian Grill, Rc’s NYC Pizza and My Pizzeria Italiana Cucina or someplace like McDonald’s because I can easily go to a “hole in the wall” like Uncle Tony’s for great Chicken Tacos and Burger’s.

PUBLIC NEWS: What kind of restaurant is most needed (or underserved) in the area? Nick Rama: I would love to see a Korean BBQ or Cuban restaurant. I love Korea Garden on Long Point and Flor de Cuba in Houston, but they are so far away from home.

PUBLIC NEWS: Does the Foodie group get together often? Nick Rama: We try to have at least one to two Tastings a month. I go to local mom and pop restaurants and they give us a really great sampling of their menu items. Usually smaller portions: the menu usually consists of 2-3 Appetizer, sometimes a soup/Salad, 3-5 Entrees and 2-3 Desserts. These Tastings are a great way for local mom and pop places to showcase their best dishes, so people can find their new favorite dishes and come back from a whole portion. Hopefully, they then tell their friends, neighbors and family members of their experience. We usually have between 30 - 50 people show up to the prepaid events. We have had 23 successful events since February 2012 when we started doing these. We sold are upcoming Tasting event with Le Pam’s House of Creole in a record 50 people in 90 minutes.

PUBLIC NEWS: How do you feel about national chain restaurants? Nick Rama: My favorite is Texas Roadhouse. The food and service is always top notch and it’s reasonable. The Woodlands is full of chains, some are great and some are just so so. If I have a choice between a chain and a locally owned restaurant, 90% of the time I will go with the locally owned restaurant. Especially at lunch time, I always ask people if they would rather spend $7 - $10 on fast food at a chain or, for less than that, you can eat great food, cooked and owned by locals. Pallotta’s Italian Grill (my all time favorite restaurant) has a Mon - Fri $5.99 lunch special that comes with an Entree of the day, Salad or Soup and Bread. The Wednesday Lasagna spe-cial is as good as my wife’s homemade (she says it’s better). We go to local places with some awesome lunch specials or great deals are Taco Crave, Incanto Italian Cafe, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, LA Chef Argentin-ian Empanadas and La Casita.

PUBLIC NEWS: What is the best thing about being a Foodie?Nick Rama: My favorite part of being a Foodie is finding that new restaurant or dish, posting about it and having people go and then agree with you. Social media has definitely changed the way we eat out. Taking a picture and having a fellow Foodie look at it and say “OMG I have to have that now, because that looks so good” brings customers in to small restaurants. I have made quite a few new friends thanks to the Foodie groups. We even meet up for lunches once or twice a week with people who work close to where I work. We had a last minute Sunday meet up at RC’s NYC Pizza and Pasta, where we had 30

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THE 197 CATEGORIES

TO THE REPUBLIC

It’s New Year’s Day and beside watching teams blow bowl games late on missed field goals, I am watching my son’s favorite movie trilogy Back To the Future. The trending interest in the projections from 1985 of what 2015 would be like piqued my interest as well

(I must confess I covet a DeLorean). Now, not all prognostications are humorous. Casey Research’s prediction of 10 things to expect from Obamacare in 2014 was spot on. While read-ing the Kaiser Family Foundation’s projections of the financial status of Baby Boomers in 2030 have really caught my attention.

Did you know that 9% of those currently receiving Medicare qualify as government “poverty” level (1965) in America in 2014? It is 15% using the 2011 supplemental measure (which subtracts health care costs which make up over 16% of seniors’ cost of living on aver-age). The reason I bring this up is the CBO is “predicting” both population and healthcare costs to continue to increase around 10% in the next 15 years. In a federally funded program, that means there will be a need for increased Medicare “contributions” (don’t you love that term) and higher out of pocket costs to beneficiaries. When 25% of beneficiaries are living on under $16K already, expect the record high

number of those working over 65 and those on disability to increase as well. Kaiser proj-ects that same percentage to be below $16K per year but half of all to be under $28.2K per year. Here in Texas, incoming legisla-tors are already trimming back huge surplus projections from the drop in oil. Obamacare expansion alone will add an additional 20 million Medicaid recipients, and their cost will be split evenly by the state and the Feds, so project an additional 13% of our state budget hit. In other words, don’t count on any real property tax relief. With an additional $9 Trillion in federal debt in the last 6 years, and Obamacare projec-tions of under $1 Trillion coming in at $2.6 Trillion now (even Jonathan Gruber now calls it “unaffordable”) in just the first 10 years, expect the calls for tax increases this year in spite of collecting record levels of revenue in 2014. Expect one of the groups that will be “targeted” will be Baby Boomers. As long as the Dow continues to set record highs (16 just in 2014) the 20% invested in equities will likely be marked for “needs based” entitle-ment program inclusion as well. Hey, it’s a lot more likely than Doc Brown’s flying car in 2015 isn’t it? Who would have thought with record low interest rates the US Dollar would make record gains against other currencies? Make it a great year and keep an eye on your so-called “Representatives” at both the federal and state levels this year. I know I will be for you if you can’t.

BACK TO THE FUTURE TOO? WHAT THE FILM DIDN’T ACCURATELY PREDICT FOR 2015

Bart Pearston

foodies show up. Owner RC Gellagos gave us 20% off each of our checks for coming in and supporting local businesses. I have met some of the nicest chefs, owners and mangers of restaurants that really care about feedback.

PUBLIC NEWS: Do Foodies also “do” bars or restaurant/bars?Nick Rama: Of course. We even have had a tasting at the Big Thicket Distilling Company in Conroe where the famous Red Onion Cook-ers paired courses with alcoholic beverages. I love going to the breweries in Conroe, B-52 Brewing Company and Southern Star, where they bring Food Trucks like my favorite Bebe’s Crav’n Cajun and Farmers Market

out on certain Fridays and Saturdays. I love Yucatan Taco Stand; great Margaritas and great food. I especially enjoy their mountain of Nacho dishes.

PUBLIC NEWS: What are the top 10 restaurants that every Houstonian (or northlander) should experience at least once before they die? Nick Rama: I am going to answer this by giving my favorite restaurants along with my favorite dish at that restaurant. Every meal out doesn’t have to be the fanciest or most expen-sive to make it great.

Foodie’s continued from page 6

Foodie’s continued on page 13

GIG GUIDECONROE

The Corner Pub302 N. Main St., Conroe 936-788-2390www.thecornerpubinconroe.comTuesday Open Mic with Jeremy Bankhead Wednesday Hippie Night with The Lankfords Brothers Thurday FarLand jams with Adam McFarland Sat Jan 10 9pm Mason ReedFri Jan 23 9pm Wild Cactus RoseSat Jan 24 9pm Van DarienFri Jan 30 9pm Joe TeichmanSat Feb 7 9pm Texas Johnny BoyFri Feb 27 9pm Jeremy Bankhead Band

Dosey Doe Music Cafe463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-321-2171www.doseydoe.comThurs Jan 8 8:30pm Whiskey Shivers [$10] Fri Jan 9 8:30pm Blake and Fallon [$15]Sat Jan 10 8:30pm Milk Drive [$15]Thurs Jan 15 8:30pm Josh Grider Band [$15] Fri Jan 16 8:30pm Uncle Lucius [$24]Sat Jan 17 8:30pm Micky and the Motorcars [$18]Weds Jan 21 8:30pm Larkin and Poe w/ Emily Kopp [$10] Thurs Jan 22 8:30pm Mason Jennings [$25] Fri Jan 23 8:30pm Cyrus James Band [$12]Sat Jan 24 8:30pm Kyle Hutton Band [$15]Thurs Jan 29 8:30pm Chris Knight [$24] Fri Jan 30 8:30pm The Black Cadillacs [$10]Sat Jan 31 8:30pm Max Stalling [$20]Thurs Feb 5 8:30pm Amanda Shires [$20] Fri Feb 6 8:30pm Jody Booth [$12]

Kat Daddy Bar463 FM 1488, Conroe 936-273-9342www.katdaddysbar.comNo Live Music in January

Papa’s On The Lake9400 Hwy 105 W., Lake Conroe 936-447-2500www.papasonthelake.comLive Music resumes in the Spring

Red Brick Tavern119 Simonton, Conroe 936-539-2000www.theredbricktavern.comEvery Sunday Gospel Sunday BrunchSat Jan 8 9:30pm Jeremy Bankhead [cvr] Fri Jan 9 9:30pm Ken Gaines [cvr]Sat Jan 10 9:30pm Jeremy Bankhead [cvr]Fri Jan 16 9:30pm TBASat Jan 17 9:30pm TBAFri Jan 23 9:30pm TBASat Jan 24 9:30pm The Carter Family [$15]

Wolfies Lake Conroe14954 SH 105 W., Montgomery 936-588-8200http://www.wolfiesusa.com/locations/lake-conroe.html

CYPRESS CREEKAcadia3939 FM 1960 W., Houston 281-893-2860www.acadiabarandgrill.comThur Jan 15 8pm T.B.A.Fri Jan 16 8pm Theory Of Thieves, Edge Of Paradise, Pulse Rate Zero,VesselSat Jan 17 8pm Double Vision, Wattzit2yaThur Jan 22 8pm T.B.A.Fri Jan 23 8pm Shotgun Rebellion, Twisted Karma, Color Chemisrty, CymblemSat Jan 24 8pm Born N Raised, The Black 13, Wiskey Fueles Death, The Hero Muist DieSun Jan 25 8pm Jabs ShowThurs Jan 29 8pm Control, Vanilla Whale, Four Hour LetterFri Jan 30 8pm Five Eyes Wide, Downfall 2012, Pulse Rate Zero, Dark Cloud HorizonSat Jan 31 8pm Aftervibe,Color, A More Perfect Union, Polly Suede, Washed Up

The Concert Pub North2470 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston 281-583-8111www.theconcertpub.comFri Jan 9 Satisfied DriveSat Jan 10 The Fab 5 (Beatles/60s Tribute Band)Fri Jan 16 Black Dog (Led Zeppelin Tribute Band)Fri Jan 30 Modoc (Southern Rock Tribute Band)

Sat Jan 31 Wattzit2ya

Swanny’s Bar & Grill6224 Theall Rd., Houston 281-440-1308Fri Jan 9 9pm Motley RockersFri Jan 16 9pm Honey Boy NelsonFri Jan 23 9pm Silver Shoes

NORTH SPRING 19th Hole Grill & Bar202 Sawdust Rd #118, Spring 281-363-2574www.19th.cc [$10 cover on all shows]Thu Jan 08 8:00pm Tribe HillFri Jan 09 8:00pm Black Home Caravan/Carrion Sun/Dead Earth Politics/Black StandardSat Jan 10 8:00pm Treynwrek/Citta/Raised From Nothing [Free]Mon Jan 12 8:00pm Sick Duck...featuring Justin PenaThu Jan 15 8:00pm Texas SoulFri Jan 16 8:00pm The .07 Blues Band [$5]Sat Jan 17 8:00pm Erasethevirus/Hell Society/The Filthy DeadMon Jan 19 8:00pm Channing & Cowling AcousticFri Jan 23 8:00pm Beggars Inc.Sat Jan 24 8:00pm Image 6/Dead Mans Ransom/Henly/Souls on MondayMon Jan 26 8:00pm Fal Skye DuoThu Jan 29 8:00pm TreynWrekFri Jan 30 8:00pm Cody Wayne and Westbound 21/Morgan & Sara Country DuoSat Jan 31 8:00pm Metal Down/Black Kennedy/Shane JonesMon Feb 02 8:00pm Channing & Cowling AcousticThu Feb 05 8:00pm Tribe HillSat Feb 07 8:00pm Turn~N~BurnThu Feb 12 8:00pm TreynWrekMon Feb 16 8:00pm Channing & Cowling AcousticThu Feb 19 8:00pm Big E & The LowdownFri Feb 20 8:00pm Another Pearl Harbor/To Whom it MaySat Feb 21 8:00pm The Guillotines/poor dumb bastards

Crabby Daddy25186 I-45, The Woodlands 281-296-2722www.crabbydaddy.comFri Jan 9 7pm Fysical AddressSat Jan 10 7pm Sonny Boy TerryFri Jan 16 7pm Rhythm DaddyzSat Jan 17 7pm Rhythm Daddyz

Crescent Moon Wine Bar440 Rayford Rd., #115, Spring 281-364-WINE (9463)www.crescentmoonwinebar.comThurs Jan 8 8:30pm Latin Music with Grupo KacheFri Jan 9 9pm Checkered PastSat Jan 10 9pm Breakfast At Tiffany’sWeds Jan 14 7pm Texas Road BurnersThurs Jan 15 8:30pm Latin Music with Grupo KacheFri Jan 16 9pm Johnnie and the SpinsationsSat Jan 17 9pm Fab 5Tues Jan 20 7pm Darryl RichardsWeds Jan 21 7pm Daniel BlanchardThurs Jan 22 8:30pm Latin Music with YelbaFri Jan 23 9pm Level One BandSat Jan 24 9pm Yelba’s Band

Dosey Doe Big Barn25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands 281-367-3774www.doseydoe.comFri Jan 9 8:30pm Ronnie Milsap [$218]Weds Jan 14 8pm Ezra Charles [$15]Thurs Jan 15 8:30pm Marc Broussard [$138]Fri Jan 16 8:30pm Eric Johnson & Mike Stern [$118]Sat Jan 17 8:30pm Larry Gatlin [$118]Sun Jan 18 7:30pm Crystal Gayle [$158]Fri Jan 23 8:30pm Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash [$12]sat Jan 24 8:30pm Neal McCoy [$158]Tues Jan 27 8pm Haley Cole CD Release Party [$15]Fri Jan 30 8:30pm Tracy Lawrence [$158]Sun Feb 1 5pm & 8:30pm Blood Sweat & Tears [$168]Fri Feb 6 8:30pm Tracy Byrd Trio [$128]Sat Feb 7 8:30pm BJ Thomas [$138]Sun Feb 8 7:30pm Riders In The Sky [$118]Tues Feb 10 8pm Statesboro Revue [$15]Fri Feb 13 8:30pm Asleep At The Wheel [$128]Sat Feb 14 8:30pm John Conlee [$148]Sun Feb 15 7:30pm The Association [$148]Thurs Feb 19 8:30pm Confederate Railroad [$118]

Crescent Moon Wine BarCrescent Moon Wine Bar& Restaurant

Upscale Casual Dining Live Music & Dancing Extensive Wine List & more

440 Rayford Rd Ste 115, Spring TX(281) 364-9463www.crescentmoonwinebar.com

Gig Guide continued on page 13

PUBLIC NOISE


FAMILY FRIENDLYSPORTS BAR

NEW EXPANDED MENU ITEMSSMOKE FREE

466 Rayford Rd # 107 466 Rayford Rd # 107 (281) 419-3553(281) 419-3553

Open 11am daily, 12 noon Sundays

TIN UMBRELLACRESCENT MOON, TIN UMBRELLA, CHILDREN SAFE HARBOR COMBINE FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY OUTREACH & BENEFIT The Generousity and Giving Spirit of North Spring came fully alive as patrons of the Cres-cent Moon Wine Bar flooded the venue with gifts to pass along to the children being served by Children’s Safe Harbor. The evening was punctuated by a three-hour benefit perfor-mance of Tin Umbrella. Crescent Moon Wine Bar owners, Rodney Anderson and his partner Amy are heavily involved with the various charities serving in and around Montgomery County. It’s not surprising that Anderson would open the doors to his venue for the benefit of those children caught in situations that the Children Safe Harbor seek to serve.

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CONROE105 Cafe 3010 W Davis St (936) 539-3447Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant 1208 S Frazier St (936) 441-9110Asian Bbq & Grill 604 N Loop 336 W (936) 539-3995Asian Fusion Noodle Bowl 3301 W Davis St (936) 828-3469Baytown Seafood Restauranta 1400 N Frazier St (936) 494-2246Burger Boy 217 E Davis St (936) 756-3440Burger Fresh 804 Gladstell Rd # 110 (936) 756-4414Carmelita’s Restaurant 109 W Davis St (936) 539-3323Chelsea’s Tea Room 202 N Main St (936) 539-2993Chiller Bee Frozen Yogurt 2820 Interstate 45 N (936) 756-2337China Buffet 226 S Loop 336 W (936) 788-2888China Delight 1108 N Loop 336 W (936) 756-8686Clint’s Kuntry Katfish Catering 5855 W Davis St (936) 760-2737Corner Pub Delia302 N Main St (936) 788-2390Culver’s 1426 N Loop 336 W (936) 788-5959East Buffet 2104 N Frazier St (936) 760-1007El Bosque 1420 N Loop 336 W (936) 539-3823El Kiosko Taqueira 116 S Frazier St (936) 539-6794El Oro 225 S Main St (936) 756-4315El Rincon 705 Everett St (936) 756-5522El Tucan Refresqueria 516 Mill Ave (936) 539-6492Frutilandia 525 S Frazier St (936) 441-3045Gallery Off The Square 202 N Main St (936) 539-2993Garden Cafe 1406 N Loop 336 W (936) 539-9663George’s Bar & Grill 2031 Plantation Dr (936) 788-8222Hibacha Grill & Super Buffet 2020 Interstate 45 N (936) 788-9999Honey Bee Ham & Deli 1418 N Loop 336 W # I (936) 760-3354Hunan Village Restaurant 1402 N Loop 336 W (936) 539-6811I Love Sweets 1 Devonshire Dr (936) 539-4742Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 201 N Frazier St (936) 756-2344Joe’s Pizza & Pasta 1604 N Frazier St (936) 760-9002LA Mariposa 1111 W Dallas St (936) 756-1222LA Mexicana Restaurant 221 Mill Ave (936) 539-6791LA Palapa 402 E Davis St (936) 756-8408LA Palma Taco 309 W Avenue G (936) 539-6792Los Altos De Jalisco 1108 N Loop 336 W (936) 756-2233Los Carnales Taqueria 1121 N 1st St (936) 718-0874Main Street Cafe a 330 N Main St (936) 756-8885Mama Juanita’s Mexican 1118 League Line Rd (936) 856-9012Margarita & Peppers 2259 N Loop 336 W (936) 788-1408Margarita’s Mexican 1027 N Loop 336 W (936) 647-3880Maverick Saloon 2017 N Frazier St # E2 (936) 539-9300Mckenzie’s Bbq & Burgers 1501 N Frazier St (936) 756-3131Meztizos Restaurant & Bar 721 W Davis St (936) 760-3220Mollys Pub Conroe 901 N Loop 336 W (936) 441-6167New Conroe Japanese House 2107 W Davis St (936) 756-6866Ostioneria Caminos 400 S Frazier St (936) 760-3803Pie In The Sky Pie Co 3600 N Loop 336 W (936) 760-3301Pincho Rico Grill 2017 N Frazier St (936) 756-3077Pit Stop 4203 Old Highway 105 (936) 539-9274Red Brick Tavern 119 Simonton St (936) 539-2000River Plantation Grille 550 Country Club Dr (936) 271-1083Shogun Japanese Grill & Sushi 2107 W Davis St # A (936) 756-6886Smokey Mo’s 2960 Interstate 45 N (936) 441-2323Star Cinema Grill 2000 Interstate 45 N (936) 539-6088Taqueria & Panaderia San Luis 402 E Davis St (936) 788-1199

Taqueria Guerrero 129 S Frazier St (936) 242-8176Taqueria Jalisco 1108 N Loop 336 W # L (936) 756-2233Taqueria Mexicana 2017 N Frazier St (936) 756-3150Taqueria Sol De Mexico 820 N Loop 336 W (936) 756-9316Tejas Mexican Restaurant 105 N 6th St (936) 756-6559Thirsty’s 192 Fm 3083 Rd (936) 441-1050Toasted Yolk Cafe 2129 W Davis St (936) 828-3944Tortilleria LA Buena Bida 1103 W Dallas St (936) 756-2133Tortilleria LA Unica 808 N 1st St (936) 441-4477Tri Mexican Restaurant 129 S Frazier St (936) 756-0626Van Thong Chinese/Vietnamese 2114 W Davis St (936) 756-8762Vernon’s Kuntry Bar-B-Que 5000 W Davis St (936) 539-3000Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish 5901 Highway 105 W (936) 760-3386Vero Italian Kitchen 1301 W Davis St (936) 441-0411Villa Italia 603 N Thompson St (936) 539-5599Weng’s Wok 1140 N Fm 3083 Rd W (936) 756-8888Whistle Stop Cafe 11133 Interstate 45 S (936) 828-4652Wild Ginger3061 Interstate 45 N (936) 788-9988

HUMBLEBaytown Seafood & Bar 7855 N Sam Houston (281) 441-5187Beijing Wok Restaurant 21131 Aldine Westfield (281) 821-0367Cactus Moon 1702 Wilson Rd (281) 446-2202 Cafe East Humble260 1st St W (281) 548-0082Catfish Cafe 7042 Fm 1960 Rd (281) 812-8055Chez Nous French Restaurant 217 S Avenue G (281) 446-6717Culver’s 5420 Atascocita Rd (281) 812-8600El Jalapeno Mexican Cafe 5324 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 548-2230El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant 24551 Loop 494 # 111 (281) 358-5660Fiesta Azteca Restaurant 20669 W Lake Houston (281) 812-3002Fish Place 5324 Atascocita Rd (281) 318-7096Ginger Cafe 7548 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 812-8853Goings Barbeque 20669 W Lake Houston (832) 644-9721Got Wings 10920 Will Clayton Pwy (281) 441-9464Grand Garden 5324 Atascocita (281) 812-5858Granny’s Tamales Three 802 1st St E # 802 (281) 446-0363Grimes Bakery 14618 Lee Rd (281) 441-9213Happy Buddha Japanese Steak 9556 W Fm 1960 Rd (281) 446-3373Hector’s Mexican Restaurants 3333 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 446-1803Hin’s Garden 4582 Kingwood (281) 360-3388Honey Bee Ham & Deli 9638 Fm 1960 Bypass (281) 446-1222Humble City Cafe 200 E Main St (281) 319-0200Humble Ice 6902 Bender Rd (281) 441-3318Italiano’s Restaurant 217 Fm 1960 Bypass (281) 446-6111Javaman Coffee 19131 Sprinters (281) 812-5726Jitters Coffee 18445 W Lake Houston (281) 360-9589Johnny’s Pizza House 20669 W Lake Houston (281) 570-4652Kay’s Sandwich Shop 204 Charles St (281) 446-2662LA Cabana Mexican Restaurant 3390 Fm 1960 Rd W (281) 209-1585Las Ramadas Mexican Grill 18455 W Lk Houst Pkwy (281) 812-4900Lavilla Mexican Restaurant 7920 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 441-7222Lexey’s 7015 Manor Way (281) 548-7774Lia’s Drive Inn 14010 Homestead (281) 441-2051Lloyd’s Bar 111 N Avenue A (281) 446-5565Los Vega Mexican Restaurant 3824 Atascocita Rd (281) 812-4567Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant 5856 Fm 1960 (281) 852-6322Mencius Gourmet Hunan 1379 Kingwood Dr (281) 359-8489Mimi’s Tea Room LLC 8042 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 360-6464Mo’s B-B-Q 8321 Fm 1960 Bypass (281) 548-3777N Zone 1005 1st St E (281) 348-9063Nara Thai Dining 18455 W Lk Houst Pkwy (281) 812-0291Noyola’s Mexican Restaurant 242 1st St W # B (281) 319-4912Pizziola’s 8790 Fm 1960 Bypass (281) 446-3260Queso Bonito 1123 S Houston Ave (281) 446-0095Rico’s Mexican Restaurant 1377 Kingwood Dr (281) 358-2637Sarap Pinoy 19333 Highway 59 N (281) 446-5080Sarpino’s Pizzeria 5326 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 548-7492Savvas Greek Cuisine & Grill

6730 Atascocita Rd (281) 312-6358Smoothies Ice Cream 20131 Highway 59 N (281) 446-2191Taco Flores 4806 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 852-8338Tai Li Chinese Restaurant 7948 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 852-9507Tamales Atascocita 5105 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 812-0444Texas Long Branch Saloon314 Moonshine Hill Lp (281) 319-5400Tin Roof BBQ 18918 Town Center (281) 852-5577Titas Taco House 320 Wilson Rd (281) 446-4175Top Hat Catering Co 1702 Wilson Rd (281) 446-8434Trigg’s Catering 1414 1st St E (281) 540-2700Trigg’s Humble Inn1410 E Bus F M 1960 (281) 446-9484Twin Oaks Tavern 211 E Main St # 4 (281) 359-8687Wazabi Sushi Bar 8130 Fm 1960 Rd E (281) 359-2555Westco Breakfast House 5371 Atascocita Rd (281) 852-9065Windy City Pizza 5377 Atascocita Rd (281) 812-2446

KINGWOOD Akashi Sushi Fusion Cuisine 2271 Northpark Dr (281) 358-8828Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant 22704 Loop 494 # A (281) 359-4451Cafe Du Bois 2845a W Town Center (281) 360-2530Chachi’s Mexican Restaurant 4300 Town Center Pl (281) 360-1789Chelsea Deli & Cafe 1538 Kingwood Dr (281) 359-2972Chimichurri’s South Amer Grill 1660 W Lake Houston 281) 360-0015El Charro Mexican Restaurant 4580 Kingwood Dr (281) 361-2000Hunan Garden Restaurant 4331 Kingwood Dr (281) 360-2668Nathaniel Center 804 Russell Palmer Rd (281) 348-7800Oriental Gardens 1528 Kingwood Dr (281) 358-7119Philly Cheesesteak Co 520 Northpark Dr (281) 359-7592Raffa’s American Bistro 1660 W Lake Houston (281) 360-1436Rib Itz Catering 3911 Hill Springs Dr (281) 360-8138Sharkys 1660 W Lake Houston (281) 360-0660Three B’s Grill 4590 Kingwood Dr # A (281) 360-7797Veranda 2820 Chestnut Ridge (281) 358-2820Zacharys Cajun Cafe 716 Kingwood Dr (281) 359-2256Zammitti’s 1660 W Lake Houston (281) 361-7499Zz Gator Cove 733 Hamblen Rd (281) 359-2200

NORTH SPRING3 B’s-Bill’s Burgers & Beera 466 Rayford Rd # 107 (281) 419-3553Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant 3126 Sawdust Rd (281) 298-8032Amerigo’s Grill 25250 Grogans Park Dr (281) 362-0808 Asia Buffet Inc 355 Sawdust Rd (832) 585-0688Beijing Chinese Restaurant 409 Sawdust Rd (281) 363-2308Cactus Jacks 343 Sawdust Rd (281) 419-3644Casa Imperial Mexican a387 Sawdust Rd # C (281) 298-8195 Crescent Moon Wine Bar a440 Rayford Rd #115A (281) 364-9463Cru Wine Bar 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 465-9463Greek Tony’s Pizza & Sub Shop a 432 Sawdust Rd (281) 292-4313 Hello Taco25114 Grogans Mill (832) 819-4639Hyderabad House407 Sawdust Rd (281) 203-5020KOBE Japanese Grill & Sushi 433 Sawdust Rd (281) 298-2000 Mario’s Mexican Restaurant610 Rayford Rd # 650 (281) 367-9336Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes 2115 Rayford Rd (832) 585-0300 Pallotta’s Mexican Grill 2211 Rayford Rd # 119 (281) 362-1114 Pit Master BBQ 842 Rayford Rd (281) 362-1111 Sitar Cuisine Of India a 25701 Interstate 45 # 12 (281) 364-0200 Spring Asian Cuisine 2907 Rayford Rd # 106 (281) 298-7798Cabo Baja & Mexican Grill544 Sawdust Rd (281) 298-7377

SHENANDOAHAldo’s Cucina Italiana 18450 I 45 S (936) 447-9623Alonti Cafe & Catering 27868 Interstate 45 N (832) 585-0694Another Broken Egg Cafe 19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 273-2011BJ’S Restaurant & Brewhouse 19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 273-7100Boutte Deli 19267 Main St (281) 298-5498Buca Di Beppo 19075 Interstate 45 S (936) 321-6262Compadre’s Texas Cafe

Public News is going through this directory to make sure our readers have the most accurate and up-to-date information on locally owned and operated restaurants. The strength of our local economy depends on supporting local merchants such as these.

PUBLIC NEWS DINING GUIDE

2014 Best Restaurant: 5 Ate CaféBest Appetizer: Maytag Blue Cheese Chips at Jasper’sBest Bagels: Drew’s Pastry Place Best Baja California Mex: Cisco’s Salsa Company Best Bakery: Euro Bakery and CafeBest Banh Mi: Taste Of Pho Best Banquet Hall: Pallotta’s Italian Grill Best Bar Food: Goose’s Acre Best Beer Menu: Hop Scholar AleBest BBQ: Corkscrew BBQ Best Bread Basket: Italiano’sBest Breakfast: Sunnyside of The StreetBest Breakfast Tacos: La CasitaBest Brewery: B-52’s Brewing CompanyBest Brunch: Los Cucos Sunday Breakfast/Brunch BuffetBest Burger (Gour-met): 5 Ate CaféBest Burger Joint: Just BurgersBest Cake: (Tie) Chocolate Deca-dence Cake from Euro Bakery and Café or Doboshe Cake from Rao’s Bakery and Coffee CafeBest Cajun: Razoo’s Cajun CaféBest Candy Store: Candy HouseBest Catering: Pallotta’s Italian GrillBest Ceviche: (Tie) Barracrudas Seafood and Cisco’s Salsa CompanyBest Cheese Steaks: Vito’s Way at Vito’s FamousBest Charro Beans: Don Bigotes Tacos Al CarbonBest Chain: Texas RoadhouseBest Chef: Charlie Williams of 5 Ate CafeBest Chicken Fried Chicken: Cc’s CafeBest Chicken Fried Steak: Republic GrilleBest Chicken N’ Dumplings: Mel’s Country CafeBest Chicken Salad: (Tie) Euro Bakery and Café and Patsy’sBest Chinese: Hong Kong Chinese RestaurantBest Chips and Salsa: Mama Juanita’sBest Cobbler: Corkscrew BBQBest Coconut Cream Pie: Patsy’sBest Coffee: Patsy’sBest Comfort Food: Cc’s CaféBest Cookie: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip from Potbelly Sand-wichesBest Country Breakfast: Dosey Doe Music CafeBest Country Cooking: Mel’s Country CaféBest Crawfish: Bebe’s Crav’n CajunBest Creole: Le Pam’s House of CreoleBest Cupcakes: (Tie) Cake Swirl or Treat!Best Dessert: Domnic’s Mud from Pallotta’s Italian GrillBest Desserts (overall): Rao’s Bakery and Coffee CafeBest Dish: Chicken Ala Pallotta from Pallotta’s Italian GrillBest Donuts: Donut-licousBest Empanadas: La ChefBest Fajitas: (Tie) Lupe Tortillas or Mi RanchoBest Family Fun Dining: The ShackBest Food Truck: Bebe’s Crav’n CajunBest Fried Rice: Pork Fried Rice at Hong Kong Chinese RestaurantBest Fried Chicken: BBQ InnBest Fried Pickles: Boudreaux’s Cajun KitchenBest Garlic Bread: Pallotta’s Italian GrillBest Gas Station Food: La CasitaBest Gelato: Blackwalnut CafeBest Gnocchi: Capri Pasta (Closed)Best Greek: Olive OilBest Guacamole: Cisco’s Salsa CompanyBest Gyro: Gyro KingBest Hole in The Wall: Uncle Tony’sBest Hot Dog: Beck’s PrimeBest Ice Cream: Bruster’s Real Ice CreamBest Indian: Bombay SizzlerBest Italian: Pallotta’s Italian GrillBest Japanese Steakhouse/Hibachi: H.B. Japanese Steakhouse Best Jewish Deli: Victor’s DelicatessenBest Kolaches: Donut-licousBest Local Owner: Phil Nicosia of Pallotta’s Italian GrillBest Latin Bakery: Viva Iticate (now closed) runner up House of BreadBest Lunch Specials: (Tie) Pallotta’s Italian Grill and Bar-racrudas SeafoodBest Mac & Cheese: Bacon/Pork Belly Mac and Cheese from BBQ Godfather Best Margaritas: (Tie) Yucatan Taco Stand and Cisco’s Salsa CompanyBest Meatballs: My Pizzeria Italiana CucinaBest Meat Market: Lawson’s Meat MarketBest Mediterranean: Kababi Zaytoon

Best Mexico Street Tacos: Taco CraveBest Milkshakes: Chill - The Milkshake BarBest Muffins: Rao’s Bakery and Coffee CaféBest Nachos: Yucatan Taco StandBest Neighborhood Spot: Incanto Italian CafeBest New Restaurant: Taco CraveBest New Mexican: Chuy’sBest Onion Rings: Backyard GrillBest Pasta Dishes: Capri Pasta (closed)Best Patio: The Goose’s Acre Best Pies: Whistle Stop Tea Room

Best Pho: Pho An 2Best Pizza (Delivery): Pizza ZoneBest Pizza (Gourmet): 5 Ate CaféBest Pizza (Wood Fired): Patsy’sBest Pizzeria (Dine In): Rc’s NYC Pizza & PastaBest Red Beans and Rice: Razoo’s Cajun CafeBest Remodel: Bluewa-ter SeafoodBest Ribs (Beef): Corkscrew BBQ “Dino Ribs”Best Ribs (Pork): BBQ GodfatherBest Risotto: Capri

Pasta (closed)Best Romantic: America’sBest Sandwiches: Forest Bakery & CafeBest Seafood: Barracrudas SeafoodBest Service: Barracrudas SeafoodBest Shaved Ice: BuzzlesBest Small Local Chain: Mama Juanita’sBest Soup: Cream of Pablano Soup at Guadalajara HaciendaBest Speciality Market: Heberts Specialty MeatsBest Steak: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarBest Taco Al Carbon: Mi RanchoBest Tamales: Balderas Tamale FactoryBest Tavern Food: Red Brick Tavern Best Tex-Mex: Casa MedinaBest Thai: (Tie) Zato Thai and Mango Tree Thai BistroBest Torta: La Casita Cubano TortaBest Tortillas: Hello TacoBest Value: Stripes Gas Stations with Laredo Taco CompanyBest Venezuelan: Sazón LatinoBest Vietnamese: Taste of PhoBest Wine Bar: Genuwine Tasting RoomBest Wing’s: Rc’s NYC Pizza and Pasta

Not all restaurants are in The Woodlands/Spring area

Nick “Spring Foodie’s” Rama Top 35 Spring/Woodlands Restaurants 20141. Pallotta’s Italian Grill2. Corkscrew BBQ3. Capri Pasta (now closed)4. 5 Ate Cafe5. Jasper’s The Woodlands 6. Rc’s NYC Pizza and Pasta 7. Casa Medina8. Just Burgers 9. The Black Walnut Cafe10. Taco Crave 11. Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 12. Yucatan Taco Stand 13. Euro Bakery & Cafe14. Sunnyside Of the Street 15. Mi Rancho 16. Sazón Latino Authentic Venezuelan Cusine17. Don Bigotes Tacos Al Carbon 18. Bombay Sizzler, Inc19. La Chef Argentinian Empanadas & Much, Much More20. Hubble and Hudson Kitchen 21. Donut-licous 22. Rao’s Bakery & Coffee Cafe23. BeBe’s Cravn Cajun24. Mama Juanita’s (Louetta) 25. La Casita26. Olive Oil27. El Bosque Mexican Resturant 28. Chuy’s 29. Taste of Pho30. Guadalajara Hacienda 31. Goose’s Acre 32. Dosey Doe 33. Olivit 34. Lama Cafe35. Arturo’s Taqueria

NICK “SPRING FOODIE’S” BEST OF 2014 Northside Edition

NICK RAMA

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26797 Hanna Rd (281) 292-0333Fieldings Wood Grill 1699 Research Forest (832) 616-3275

SPRINGAlicia’s Mexican Grille20920 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 350-8383Alma Latina Taqueria 25222 Aldine Westfield (281) 288-1767Antojitos Quiche 25190 Interstate 45 (281) 651-5391Arturo’s Taqueria1402 1/2 Spring Cypress (281) 350-6808 Barracudas2616 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-5376 Bombshells 21005 I-45 N. (281) 288-2769Brother’s Pizza Express 163 Cypresswood Dr (281) 288-1300Budegon Del Sur 26506 Oak Ridge Dr (832) 813-8334C J’s Hot Dogs 4660 Louetta Rd (832) 299-6079Chef Chan’s Restaurant 17833 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 370-3884Corkscrew Bbq 24930 Budde Rd (832) 592-1184Country Time BBQ & Fixins 25330 Richards Rd (281) 298-7455 Datpho Vietnamese Noodle House523 Louetta Rd (281) 528-8989El Palenque Mexican 1485 Spring Cypress Rd (281) 353-4055Fiesta Acapulco 25770 Interstate 45 (281) 419-8666Fukuda Sushi & Robata 25701 Interstate 45 (281) 419-8980Golden China 25024 Interstate 45 (281) 363-2412Golden Jade Chinese1419 Spring Cypress (281) 350-5363Gozzetti’s Pizzeria 8000 Mcbeth Way (832) 592-7750Gratzi Italian Restaurant 6334 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 376-4800Guadalajara Mexican Grille 27885 Interstate 45 (281) 362-0774Hoi Yin Chinese Restaurant 200 Cypresswood Dr (281) 355-6800Hong Kong Chinese4334 Fm 2920 Rd # 10 (281) 528-9288Hunan Garden Z 3930 Louetta Rd # I (281) 288-6288I-45 Diner19790 Interstate 45 (713) 389-5627Italian Cafe19620 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 528-2919Jack Pot Pizza 6450 Louetta Rd (281) 257-0762Juanita’s Mexican Grill 18525 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 379-3199Kim Leng Chinese Restaurant 18430 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 355-0434LA Cabana Mexican4702 Louetta Rd (281) 907-7007Las Cascadas Mexican 250 Cypresswood Dr (281) 528-9921Las Delicias Taqueria5010 Louetta Rd (281) 374-0303Los Generales Mexican5407 Louetta Rd # F (281) 251-9390Los Tres Ranchitos Restaurant 19620 Kuykendahl (281) 288-4304Luly’s Mexican Kitchen3307 Spring Stuebner (281) 907-0012Main Moon Asian Bistro2129 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-8868Mama Juanita’s Mexican3930 Louetta Rd (281) 288-3800Mama Mia Italianas 30420 Fm 2978 (281) 419-7662Mikey’s Pizza 6114 Root Rd (281) 251-5551Ming Cafe 6052 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 257-4886Nadia’s Mediterranean Grill 5921 Fm 2920 Rd # B (281) 907-7070Nielsen’s Deli & Bakery 26830 Interstate 45 (281) 363-3354Orient Express 4660 Louetta Rd # 180 (281) 288-5290Pavarotti Italian Restaurant 4660 Louetta Rd # 130 (281) 350-9749Pizza Tonight 27190 Glen Loch Dr (281) 465-4774Pizza Zone 17711 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 257-3100Pollos Asados El Regio 25602 Interstate 45 (281) 292-4377Shogun 5941 Fm 2920 Rd # H (281) 288-0996Sicily Pizza & Pasta 4890 Louetta Rd (281) 288-8004Skinny Pig Pizza Shack417 Gentry St (832) 598-6605Sreenath Murph’s Deli 20400 Interstate 45 N (281) 296-5303Tabasco’s Mexican Grill 4334 Fm 2920 Rd (281) 288-0125Taipei China Bistro 25807 Interstate 45 (281) 363-9188Taqueria Arandas 36 Inc 25598 Interstate 45 # A (281) 419-3582Taqueria Los Petates 25602 Interstate 45 (281) 362-9333Taqueria Rodeo De Jalisco 19411 Kuykendahl (281) 251-3186Taquma Japanese Grill 5200 Louetta Rd (281) 251-6338Thomas Bar B-Q 25312 Interstate 45 (281) 364-1177Tommy Wok 18363 Kuykendahl (281) 251-9190Wacky Mongolian Grill 21212 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 288-3232Wunsche Brothers Cafe 103 Midway St (281) 350-1902Zum Barrel13101 Kuykendahl (832) 446-3390

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WATERWAY Burger Fi 1501 Lake Robbins Dr (713) 389-5823 Goose’s Acrea21 Waterway Ave (281) 466-1502 Grimaldi’s Pizzeriaa20 Waterway Ct (281) 465-3500Hubbell & Hudson 24 Waterway Ave # 125 (281) 203-5641LA Lupita Mexican Cuisine 29 Waterway Ave (832) 510-2111

Luca & Leonardoa 20 Waterway Ave (832) 510-2110Refuge Bar & Bistro 24 Waterway Ave (713) 389-5674Towncenter Burger 20 Waterway Ave (281) 292-6385Yucatan Taco Stand & Tequila 24 Water Way (281) 419-6300/1144

WILLISEl Buen Taco 606 S Danville St (936) 856-3597El Tapatio 509 Highway 75 N (936) 856-6202Leroy’s Bar-B-Q & Burgers 707 W Montgomery (936) 856-5232Los Molcajetes Tex Mex 106 N Danville St (936) 856-9977Olde Towne Willis Cafe 509 Highway 75 N (936) 890-0609Original Super Burger 201 N Danville St (936) 856-8098Pizza Shack 115 W Montgomery (936) 856-9780Rico’s Mexican Grill 12501 Canyon Falls Blvd (936) 856-6200Smokey Mo’s 507 S Danville St (936) 856-5581Sweatpeas Cooking 506 Highway 75 N (936) 333-3439Taqueria Las Moras 106 W Montgomery (936) 890-4148Yummy Yummy Mongolian Grill 12709 Interstate 45 N (936) 890-8855Zach’s Bbq 200 E Powell St (936) 890-6969

THE WOODLANDS Alameda Juice9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 681-1167 Benihana 1720 Lake Woodlands (281) 292-0061 Berryhill Baja Grill 9595 Six Pines Dr # 250 (281) 298-8226 Black Walnut Cafe 2520 Research Forest (281) 362-1678BRIO Tuscan Grille 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 465-8993Brothers Pizza 2260 Buckthorne Pl (281) 298-9299Brothers Pizza Express 6700 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-8550Cajun Grilla1201 Lake Woodlands (832) 585-0883Charley’s Grilled Subs 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 465-4333Chef Chan’s Restaurant 7 Switchbud Pl (281) 363-0037China Bridge 7901 Research Forest (281) 419-9888 China Springs 6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-9961 Crust Pizza Co 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 298-8844Crust Pizza Co 8000 Research Forest (832) 585-0999Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet 1640 Lake Woodlands (281) 363-0200Double Dave’s Pizza6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-3282 Frullati Cafe 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 296-6657Great Wraps 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 298-0223Green’s International 8000 Research Forest (281) 419-7787Grotto Ristorante9595 Six Pines Dr # 100 (281) 419-4252Honey-B-Ham & Deli 4747 Research Forest (281) 364-9200 Jasper’s Woodlands 9595 Six Pines (281) 298-6600 LA Trattoria Tuscano4223 Research Forest (281) 419-2252 Los Cucos Mexican Cafe 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 296-2303Mama J’s BBQ & Grill 26710 Oak Ridge Dr I-45 (936) 273-9444Mariachi’s Mexican Bar & Grill6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 292-2222 Masa’s Sushi & Robata Bar 4775 W Panther Creek (281) 298-5688Mi Cocina 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 298-6426Pit Master BBQ 343 Sawdust Rd (281) 419-3644Pizza By Marco 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 298-8794 Potbelly Sandwich Works 9595 Six Pines Dr (281) 292-6652Ristorante Tuscany 1601 Lake Robbins (281) 367-9797 Rico’s Grill 4747 Research Forest (281) 367-7382Rico’s Mexican Restaurant 8000 Research Forest (281) 465-4820Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1155 Lake Woodlands (281) 367-3773Sakekawa Japanese Restaurant 6777 Woodlands Pkwy (281) 419-5988Sakekawa Japanese Sushi-Steak 4221 Research Forest (281) 298-9188 Santaplus 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 292-0868Shanghai Bistro 38 Highland Cir (281) 298-9998Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill 4747 Research Forest (281) 364-1094Taco USA 7 Switchbud Pl (281) 292-8226Tsukiji Sushi 24 Waterway Ave # 100 (281) 298-1888 UNI Sushi 9595 Six Pines Dr # 860 (281) 298-7177 Via Emilia Italian Restaurant 10700 Kuykendahl Rd (281) 465-9555Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen 1201 Lake Woodlands (281) 419-5060

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Aires-(Mar. 21- April 20)- Be careful this week Aires, you’re already extremely short fuse is even shorter this month . Between the heat and the traffic, you are a walking time bomb. Stress from work and family has you walking a thin line. My suggestion to you: Take the handgun out of your car during mid day drives. It may just keep you out of jail.

Taurus-(Apr. 21- May 21)- Ok Taurus, you didn’t get caught stealing the petty cash, you did however get caught in bed with your brothers wife .Your jealousy and completive nature is why you now have a black eye and have been exiled from most of your family.

Gemini-(May 22-June 21)- Your split personality is beginning to falter, Gemini. I suggest youbook a spa getaway and collect yourself, unless you want to find yourself in a padded room arguing with your other half about the benefits of a straight jacket.

Cancer-(June 22-July 22)- Put down the eyeliner and hang up your girl pants Cancer. Your parents think you are gay, and your girlfriend is starting to question your orientation as well. You can’t understand why everyone is out to get you, but in reality no one is.

Leo-(July 23-Aug 22)- You think you are everyone’s boss . You are the kind of person I am glad is too stupid to plot world domination. It helps also, that you don’t have a charismatic bone in your body. You are the boss everyone talks badly about.In fact don’t be surprised if you find a dart boardwith your picture on it in the break room.

Virgo-(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)- Virgo, you can notorganize the world. And if you try you are going to lose your trademark composure. You wouldn’twant to do that. Your pride and joy is the fact thateven though you are screaming inside, the world thinks you have it all together. Congrats, you’ve

fooled us all!

Libra-(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)- Libra, you are a lost cause. You have yet to figure out how to say no.You wonder how you found yourself in a g-string, hanging from a pole in some seedy strip club off the interstate. You can’t seem to wrap your headaround how you ended up with a pimp instead of a boyfriend. I told you last time if you didn’t grow a backbone you would find yourself in a very badplace.

Scorpio-(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)- Oh Scorpio whata predicament you have found yourself in thisweek. Your quick tongue and pension for revengehave left you alone and naked on the side of theproverbial road. You have no allies, and you can’tfigure out how everything fell apart so quickly.

Sagittarius- (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)- So the lotto thingdidn’t pan out for you, and you are staring at an eviction notice on your door. What did we tell you? The world isn’t all sunshine and puppy dogs, you may actually have to earn your way through it.

Capricorn-(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)- So the mothership left with out you. News flash Capricorn. Therewas no mothership, there was no day of ascensionto the great beyond. It was all just a ploy to stripidiots of their savings and 401k’s. And now you arethe guy with the “Hungry. God bless” sign standingin the 105 degree sun, filthy and half crazy fromdehydration.

Aquarius-(Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)- Your cool detachment is your meal ticket Aquarius, your onlyobstacle is your need for perverse things. You arealways pushing the envelope and this time it landed you in a sticky situation.

Pisces-(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)- So that cult thingdidn’t pan out for you Pisces. Much like yoursymbol, you are about as capable of independentthought as a school of fish.

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OLD TOWN SPRINGCross Track Ice Househttp://www.cross-track-tx.com200 Magnolia St., Old Town Spring 281-907-0711Sat Jan 10 8pm Rod Brothers

Puffabellys100 Main St, Spring 281-350-3376www.puffabellys.comWednesdays 8pm Davin James’ Songwriter ShowcaseThursdays 6pm Open Mic

Wunsche Brothers Cafe 103 Midway, Spring 281-350-1902http://www.wunschebroscafe.com

SPRINGBombshells21005 I-45 North, Spring 281-288-2769www.4bombshells.comFri Jan 9 9pm Not The RachelsSat Jan 10 9pm The Fantastic BandFri Jan 16 9pm Not The RachelsSat Jan 17 9pm J. B. Barnett

Mak’s Place Sports Bar & Grill5200 Louetta Rd., Houston 832-698-1611www.maksplacesportsbar.comFri Jan 9 10pm Brian Lofton Band Sat Jan 10 10pm Chris Coursey BandFri Jan 16 10pm Turn Mics BandSat Jan 17 10pm TBAFri Jan 23 10pm Dunville BandSat Jan 24 10pm Space MonkeyFri Jan 30 10pm J. B. Barnett

That One Bar4660 Louetta #100, Spring 832-562-3942www.thatonebar.comFri Jan 9 9:30pm Sundance HeadFri Jan 16 9:30pm TreynwrekFri Jan 23 9:30pm TBAFri Jan 30 9:30pm TBA

Two Mules Tavernhttp://www.twomulestavern.com100 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 281-528-0600Sat Jan 10 9pm TBA

TOMBALLCheers916 West Main St., Tomball 281-351-2599www.cheerstomball.comFri Jan 9 9pm TBASat Jan 10 9pm TBAFri Jan 16 9pm TBASat Jan 17 9pm TBA

Main Street Crossing111 West Main St., Tomball 281-290-0431www.mainstreetcrossing.comThurs Jan 8 8pm The RooseveltsWeds Jan 14 8pm Adam HoodThurs Jan 15 8pm Songtelling with Warren HoodFri Jan 16 8pm Billy Joe ShaverWeds Jan 21 8pm Dirty River BoysThurs Jan 22 8pm Roger CreagerFri Jan 23 8pm Zane WilliamsSat Jan 24 8pm James McMurtryWeds Jan 28 8pm Mark JonesFri Jan 30 8pm Carolyn WonderlandSat Jan 31 8pm Steve Krase with special guest Trudy LynnWeds Feb 4 8pm Paul ThornThurs Feb 5 8pm Paul ThornFri Feb 6 8pm Shay DomannSat Feb 7 8pm Darden SmithWeds Feb 11 8pm Cody CanadaThurs Feb 12 8pm Cody Canada

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The Public News regrets that some venues have not reported their live music offerings in the area. We suggest to our readers to patronize those that have taken the effort to let you know who is playing where, when and for how much.

The Public News supports the Arts, especially good music.

ADVICE BY LEZLEE

Dear LezLee, My wife quit work a few years ago to stay home with our first child. Now that the baby is older, she spends most of her time watching soap operas all those home make-over shows on TV. Now she has the great idea to remodel and/or decorate our whole house. She’s constantly shopping and last week I came home to a bedroom full of ruffles and flowers. Hey - I’m a fireman - I don’t want such a girly room. How do I tell her that she’s gone a little off the deep end without hurting her feelings? Sincerely, Blake

Dear Blake, Is it possible that your wife is bored? It sounds like

Being Stuck in “Stay At Home Mom” Modeshe needs some sort of project now that the baby is more independent. What did she do for fun before the baby was born? Is there anything you have been wanting to do together that you have been putting off because of baby? Now’s the time to do it! It might not totally stop the decorating bug but it will definitely give her other things to think about. Remember to compliment any changes she has made that you do like - it will make your rejection of the flowers and ruffles more palatable. Bottom line.... show her your relationship is more important to you than your environment and she just may agree and remember ..... its better to “Trade Spaces” than Spouses! LezLee

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Fried Rice or Cantonese Style Crispy Noodles#9 Taco Crave – Crave Meat Tacos#10 La Casita – Cubano Torta Runner Up: Uncle Tony’s - Spicy Chicken Tacos and Ultimate Rattlesnake Burger.

For Houston El Real Tex- Mex - Bacon Enchi-ladas or Baranaby’s Café – Waffle Fries with Blue Cheese Fondue topped with Blue Cheese Crumbles, Bacon and Green Onions.

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