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The Artist: A gorgeous, good-natured ode to old Hollywood

The silent film is dead. Though directors like Guy Maddin and a few small productions companies may still be playing with the technology, there has...
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Certified Copy: Binoche shines in deep intellectual drama

Abbas Kiarostomi has made a name for himself by creating thought-provoking, politically charged dramas in his home country of Iran, but with his...
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Foreign DVD Releases for the week of May 3rd

Though the month is still beginning, there are still a number of unique choices to choose from when it comes to DVDs this week. Most are off the...
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Is Zoot worth the loot?

Because we must eat to survive, all meals are life sustaining. Of those, a number of the good ones are life improving, if for only a fleeting...
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San Antonio heat 101: How to eat spicy foods

“Ooh. Oh, man. Oh manohmanohmanohmanohman.”Shortened breath, a hazy yellow aura, and your internal body temperature blows past a...
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Brasserie Pavil

Happy Bastille Day! And what a better way to honor this French national holiday celebrating an event that sparked a revolution than to review an...
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Review: Ascott XO French Brandy, a poor example of fine XO brandy

  • Ascott Brandy
  • July 7, 2011
Today we'll examine a relatively new XO brandy to the market by the name of Ascott XO. Unfortunately, as is not normally the case in this...
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When looking for inexpensive sparkling wine, remember crémant….

I have long been familiar with the term crémant, though I had not tasted too over the years, to be honest. Crémant refers to sparkling wine in...
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What's Happening this Weekend in Houston - Dining

Hello Houston! With Restaurant Week looming around the corner, there are a few things happening this weekend that will help get you geared up for...
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Strip House Steaks - a Sensual Way of Dining

Look out Zumanity! Strip House in Houston is offering a sensual side to dining, providing a provocative twist to a traditional meal. If there is...
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