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Eater
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
3 Houston Restaurants to Try This Weekend: June 6
Each week, we'll provide a trusty list of recommendations to answer the most pressing of questions: 'Where should I eat?' Here are three places to check out this weekend in Houston. And if you need ideas on where to drink, here's our list of the hottest places to get cocktails in town . For fun bar food: Good God, Nadine's 33 Waugh Drive, Heights There's something about the name of this new bar that makes me chuckle. Its owners say they named and modeled their new Heights watering hole after a sometimes over-the-top, eclectic auntie, one who I imagine never ceases to beguile those who know her well, but is also inviting and hospitable despite her quirks. The bar similarly offers a warm and welcoming vibe, with a spacious bar area and patio, and a bevy of drinks that include some tropical and fruity twists that bode well for the hot months. Most noticeably, the dishes aren't too precious to dig into with your hands, just as it should be when it comes to bar food — and, to put it plainly, this is a bar where you grub. Inspired by co-owner Billy Trainor's travels and time in Taipei and chef Kyle Wiebe's own upbringing, Good God, Nadine's offers mostly shareable plates that make ideal, filling complements to an afternoon or night out drinking with friends. The bar's dips are something to behold: The guacamole, possibly the most unique version I've encountered in Houston, is hidden under a layer of spices, sesame, and shiso crunch. There's also baked goat cheese, sourced from Dapper Goat Dairy, punctuated with lavender honey and roasted grapes and served with focaccia made in-house; a hot and cheesy crab dip that's heavy on the Old Bay; a refreshing red fish agua chile verde with green papaya and mango, and an incredible cast-iron cornbread that's topped with a slightly sweet, slightly sour cultured butter with smoked trout roe and chunks of pickled turnip for crunch. Happy hour is also a great deal: Come before 7 p.m. and score the hefty smash burger with Cajunnaise for $7 and an order of snacky, hand-cut beef tallow fries for $3. This place makes drinking fun again. For great food with a whole vibe: Chopnblok 507 Westheimer Road, Montrose While many diners are likely familiar with Chopnblok's West African food stall in the bustling food hall in Post Houston, I'm confident in saying you haven't gotten the full experience until you've visited its standalone restaurant in Montrose. Where the Post Houston location offers a glimpse of West African cuisine in a modern, fast-casual setting, the Montrose outpost is the actual realization. Diners are treated to an extended menu featuring highlights like deviled Scotch eggs reimagined with spiced turkey and suya beef skewers with a side of yaji spice for dipping and pickled red onion for a bright contrast. The comforting Blok Pairings, bowls featuring a flavorful mashup of West African ingredients, each offering a slightly different experience. There's the hearty buka, a beef short rib red stew with rice, beans, and sweet plantains; the Liberian- inspired Greens + Tings, made with roadside steak and stewed plantains; the Black Star, which pairs ikoyi shrimp and yassa curry; and the diner-favorite Golden, a combination of smoky jollof jambalaya, curry, chicken, seasoned vegetables, and plantains. The cocktails, created by Alexis Mijares, the consulting mixologist and owner of Botonica, also lean into West African cuisine. The Dodo Old Fashioned features a spiced plantain syrup and a dehydrated plantain as a garnish, while the Redbush Sidecar showcases a chocolate rooibos-infused cognac with orange liqueur, lemon, and crème de cacao. The vibe here is also unmatched, with warm and moody lighting, colorful decor with African prints, and nods to women and African and African American culture, including a shelf of books curated by Kindred Stories, Third Ward's Black woman-owned bookstore. With Houston's diverse communities and massive Nigerian population, this is a restaurant the city so rightfully deserves. For a live-fire dining experience that breathes Texas: Credence 9757 Katy Freeway, #170, Memorial Here's another restaurant you must visit at least once to get your Houston dining education, but don't be surprised if you leave already planning your next visit. Chef Levi Goode (yes, that Goode) stepped outside his family restaurant group last summer to open his first solo venture in Memorial: a restaurant that pays homage to Texas cuisine and whose dishes all contain at least one component that touches the fire. Credence's open kitchen operates like a stage, giving diners a full view of the custom-made 12-foot-wide hearth and wood-fire oven that burns Texas woods and coals to prepare some of its central dishes. There's a fire-roasted seafood tower and a version of pan de campo, Texas's official state bread, which is cooked in a cast-iron skillet over live coals. Diners can also catch glimpses of live-fire action as the restaurant's whole Sweetwater duck for two slow-roasts over the hearth before it's served tableside with heirloom dirty rice. The menu includes steaks grilled over mesquite and Post Oak woods, half-chickens, hearth-roasted tuna, pasta dishes like housemade black truffle linguine, and fancy cart service for salads and desserts. Don't leave without trying the deviled crabs on the half-shell, which drip with an irresistibly smoky tomato butter, and the coconut cream pie made with toasted coconut, shaved chocolate, and a burnt meringue. For a special treat at the night's end, dip into Credence's snazzy sister speakeasy, Sidebar, for a cocktail and live music. Sign up for our newsletter.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The 1% Club players left stumped by ‘easy' food question – could you get it right in 30 seconds?
PLAYERS on The 1% Club were completely stumped by a food question in just the second round. Lee Mack, 56, took to the ITV airwaves over the weekend to present the latest edition of the smash-hit gameshow. Advertisement 6 Lee Mack was completely shocked at the huge eliminations early in the game Credit: ITV 6 The 80% question was only the second round of the show Credit: ITV 6 Players were seemingly stumped on a food anagram Credit: ITV The 1% Club is a unique format that doesn't test players on their general knowledge like other shows. Instead, it tests them on their logic, reasoning skills and common sense. 100 players are whittled down, question by question, as they are tasked with solving different riddles. They aim to get to the last round where only one percent of the public could answer the final question correctly. Advertisement However, nearly a quarter of the players were eliminated in the second round of the competition on Saturday's episode. A whopping 19 players were taken out of the game by an Anagram riddle, which was a question that 80 percent of the public would get right. "What common food below has had its letters rearranged into alphabetical order? ABDER." The answer of course was the word 'bread'. Advertisement Lee Mack himself could not believe that so many players couldn't get the answer in the allotted 30 second time limit. "Good God!", he exclaimed. "I mean, unlucky for those of you that are out." The 1% Club's Lee Mack shocked as record number use pass on question - but can you get it right- Before he turned around to look at the answer, Lee added: "We lost 19 on that one?" The host could not hide his shock and apparent disappointment that so many players were eliminated so early in the game. Advertisement He added: "It's bread. I'm surprised - I have to be honest - that so many people went out on that. "It doesn't help, but I'm only being honest." 6 A huge 19 players were eliminated from the game 6 This was from a question that 80% of the public could get right Credit: ITV Advertisement 6 The answer to the riddle was the word 'bread' Credit: ITV The 1% Club continues on ITV and is available to watch on ITVX.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
When 51,000-plus people rave about $26 earbuds, we listen — save 50%
High-end earbuds can cost a pretty penny, but budget ones often fall flat when it comes to audio quality and features. Fortunately, that's not an issue with Tagry Bluetooth Earbuds. These have a ridiculously long battery life, great sound and are water-resistant. Right now, you can get them on sale for just $26 (that's nearly 50% off) in eight fun colors. These earbuds have dropped to nearly 50% off. And trust us, it's hard to find quality buds with 60 hours of battery life at this price. Most of us have bought a pair of really cheap earbuds from a gas station just to get us through a day of work and — surprise! — found that they leave a lot to be desired. But these Tagry buds are a delightful price-point outlier — they come with 13mm speakers to output a lot of sound, delivering booming bass and crisp treble. In addition to a wildly impressive audio quality-to-cost ratio, they also come with an LED power display on the charging case, which eliminates guesswork when it comes to checking battery life. I wish I had that on some of my much more expensive buds. Also cool: You get three separate sets of ear tips so you can mix and match to find the perfect size for optimum comfort, stability and sound. A whopping 51,000-plus five-star reviewers are singing Tagry's praises. Pros 👍 One fan raved about their resilience. "Good God, these things are just insane. I've dropped them (the earbuds themselves, not the case) on a floor I was mopping, touched them with soaking wet hands, and probably dropped them a bajillion times, but they still work great. Battery life is insanely good, as is the Bluetooth connection. Sound quality is decently good — it gets the job done." Another fan said, "These are amazing. The sound quality is great, and I don't worry as much about losing them. They just work. It's super easy to sync them with your phone, and I love them. The battery lasts so long. Just a great headphone. Especially for the price." "These are the first earbuds that work just like they said they would," one more happy customer wrote. "The sound is wonderful and they are easy to pair with your phone." While another truly satisfied shopper (who splurged on a purple pair) reported: "I use these every day at work! Love these, easy to learn and to use. Best thing about them? Well, everything, LOL. Good sound, they hold a charge for long periods and I don't have to worry about them losing power. I can answer my phone easily and then go back to music without a problem. Definitely a great buy and worth the money! Love this color too!" Cons 👎 "Sound quality is great. I bought a second pair just to keep in my office," began another reviewer. "Only downside is you can't touch them at all while playing without the audio pausing." "I do wish [it] was easier to switch between devices," a final shopper groused. "You have to [completely disconnect from] one device to link to another. Not too bad, but I do wish there was a bit [of an] easier way." The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Save $100 on this nurse-approved foot massager for Valentine's Day — today only
Want to give the gift of relaxation for Valentine's Day? Then the Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager is what you need — because it's ready to knead and relax stressed, seized-up muscles and joints. Powerful, versatile and gentle when it needs to be, it's like treating those tootsies to a spa day without having to go outside in the subzero temps. It's also $100 off with today's Lightning Deal, so go ahead and grab one for that special someone (and also one for you!). But you need to act fast because this deal ends in just a few hours. Getting an on-demand personal massager isn't cheap, but you'll score $100 off with today's discount. (It's only a buck more than the lowest price we've seen it.) You'll also save big on spa treatments in the long run — no need to tip this masseuse bot, of course. And if you buy today it will arrive before Valentine's Day. Know someone who could use a little R&R? Skip the spa gift card and give them an at-home relaxation session that's available on-demand. The Cloud Massage Shiatsu Foot Massager has an adjustable base to work out the kinks in tired feet or calves in minutes. Customize the level of pressure, from gentle to strong, and choose from five settings: There's rolling massage, compression massage, simple heat therapy, a sway function and quiet mode. Massage does more than just relieve workday aches and pains; it's also a powerful tool to help relieve symptoms of chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis and diabetes. If they suffer from one or both of these, they may be extra grateful for this thoughtful gift. And if the giftee is yourself, well, no judgment here! Everyone deserves this relaxing treat. This little wonder has garnered 11,000-plus five-star ratings from relaxed and relieved Amazon shoppers. "Good God, where has this thing been all my life? I wish I'd bought it sooner," said one reviewer. "I look forward to coming home and getting my feet rubbed and massaged with heat while I'm eating dinner or watching TV." "Got this amazing bad boy a couple [of] days ago and I am fully addicted!" raved another five-star fan. "The shiatsu/sway/heat combo is my fave! I like it for the feet and the calves, but the foot benefits stand out." Nurses who spend long days on their feet rave about it too. Said one, "This is the best foot massager I have ever used ... I have other massagers that I have used and they do not work nearly as well as this one. Applies the perfect amount of pressure. It will occasionally hurt, but in a good way. My feet always feel better after each use." "This will make you forget all about your painful feet!" said another. "Just be sure to not [go] too high on the settings and you will be in heaven! Best 'me' purchase of 2021 for this tired RN! I can come off of a long 12-hour shift and place my aching feet in the heated massager." Echoed this RN: "This is the best foot massager I have ever used. I absolutely love using it after a long day! I am a nurse and am on my feet most of my long shifts. I have other massagers that I have used and they do not work nearly as well as this one. Applies the perfect amount of pressure. It will occasionally hurt, but in a good way. My feet always feel better after each use. Easy to plug in and use. Has different settings, including my favorite — Heat! Would definitely recommend!" Some shoppers say the massage is a little too intense, but it's important to note that the brand suggests starting at the lightest pressure setting and working your way up to where you're comfortable. "This would be better if the shiatsu ball things were a more rubbery material because this thing rubs hard," said one buyer. "My girlfriend used it and told me she had to turn it off because it felt like it was gonna break her bones. That said, I like it a lot. ... I do recommend getting this, but be warned! It will hurt if you're not careful." "I really, really love that you can massage your ankles with this unit. I have fluid retention and it is very helpful," said one four-star reviewer, before adding, "But the massager is almost painful in some functions, so I am not able to give it a perfect rating." And for your hands... If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
