This Sunday is Easter Sunday! Hard for me still to believe that its April in a few days and that before long, it will be Passover as well. In our home it’s a super busy time as this is the season for both and our family loves to celebrate each of these holidays!  For all of my family and friends, I wish them both a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover…..either is a great time for families to be together. Whether hunting for eggs with the littles after a special religious service or gathering around the seder table, it’s a beautiful family time.  So whatever your religious belief, I wis ..read more

Ben Berg’s latest concept, Prime 1331 held its grand opening soiree on Thursday, March 21, 2024 Houston’s culinary scene is about to get a sizzle of sophistication with the grand opening of Prime 131, the latest venture from Berg Hospitality Group. Nestled in the vibrant up and coming neighborhood of Timbergrove, Prime 131 promises to redefine the steakhouse experience by infusing it with the lively spirit of New York’s Meatpacking District. A Fusion of Flavors and Cultures At Prime 131, expect a culinary journey that blends the bold flavors of Korean and Japanese cuisine with the timeless al ..read more

The influential local trailblazers walking in the runway show that effortlessly graced the runway showcasing spring looks Houston’s fashion scene collided with the sparkle of fine jewelry as Zadok Jewelers hosted its inaugural Round Top Rendezvous fashion show, to celebrate the arrival of the annual Round Top Antique show beginning this week. The event, held on March 21, 2024, attended by over 150 guests, was a celebration of Texas style and hospitality, marking the unveiling of Zadok’s newest line, the Texas Collection. Set in the upscale ambiance of Zadok Jewelers’ Post Oak Place store, gues ..read more

What a night……the dance floor says it all!! It was a celebration of the PULSE of the CENTURY!!Party till you drop……festivity is in the air as the Heart Ball kicks off to the dance floor In a city where fashion meets philanthropy, the 40th anniversary of the Houston Heart Ball proved to be an evening of unparalleled elegance, marked by a spirit of generosity that illuminated the ballroom of the Hilton Americas Hotel. Hosted by Chair Kelly Hackett, this milestone event not only commemorated a Century of the American Heart Association’s relentless pursuit of healthier communities. The evening als ..read more

It seems that I can’t quite keep up with the new year, 2024, which keeps soaring along, so once again I will say, hard to believe it but Rodeo time is about to be here again in H-town. ‘Trail Blazer Luncheon’ this coming Friday and many committee meetings, get togethers,etc. that so many of my friends partake in, but it is February and that means one thing in Houston, Texas…….RODEO is Coming!! For me, my very favorite part of the Rodeo-scene is to welcome back to NRG Park, Ben Berg’s The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse, an official sponsor of the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Many of us ha ..read more

Symphony Ball Co-chairs Tammie & Dr. Charles Johnson, Drs. Alice Mao Brams & Matt Brams The Houston social calendar officially kicked off the New Year and New Season with the most elegant evening celebrating the 2024 Houston Symphony Ball, themed Vienna Fête Impériale. Over 400 guests in their finest white tie and over-the-top elegant fashions filled the ballroom of the Post Oak Hotel, raising over $1 million to benefit the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement Program. The ballroom thanks to the talents of Richard Flowers of the Events Company converted the room throug ..read more

The team that makes it all happen……..Sami Shbeeb, Houston Treasures creator Warner Roberts and The Social Book founder Scott Evans Always one of the most anticipated evenings of the year is the Annual “Houston Treasures” Gala Dinner hosted by The Social Book at the most beautiful time of the year’s end…..during the holidays! This year was extra special as it celebrated the 20th Anniversary class of honorees and did it in green splendor as the night’s “Emerald Evening” was celebrated at the beautiful Omni Hotel, this year’s opulent host! The Social Book’s Scott Evans (publisher), Jeff Henry (ed ..read more

Such a fun night of dining on many favorite Italian dishes enhanced by the ‘new Tavola-twists”; What a team…..Executive Chef Luca Di Benedetto, Tavola General Manager Valerio Lombardozzi, Acclaimed Restaurateur Ben Berg, Roz Pactor and Alan Pactor Lucky for us……we were able to sneak into Ben Berg’s newest dining haute last night for a preview of Tavola and get some first hand tastes of the special dishes that have been created for this new and very authentic Italian restaurant in the Post Oak area’s Boulevard Place. This upscale Italian Eatery partnered by Berg Hospitality with The Bastion Col ..read more

As the holidays are here, I feel a little late in getting to this but you know, I’ve taken it for granted too many years. However, I have decided right now, however late in this season it may be, I have to call attention to one of my most favorite fashion tips that makes me happy! I don’t have to sugar coat it: I’m obsessed with the color RED. If you know me, you know I wear a touch of red every day with my glasses and lipstick. Red signifies more than just the holidays to me… it’s a fiery symbol that radiates power, confidence, passion, love but of course, at this time of year, joy! The team ..read more

The Residences at The Allen DC Partners hosted the grand opening of The Residences at The Allen’s Lobby by Fendi Casa, and let me tell you, it was an evening of elegance celebrating luxury living. Nestled atop Houston’s inaugural Thompson Hotel, The Residences at The Allen is not just another highrise building; it’s a promise of a distinctive, dynamic, and global lifestyle experience. With 99 luxury homes, including the exclusive Penthouse Collection, this six-acre mixed-use property is ideally situated between the bustling downtown district and the posh River Oaks neighborhood, overlooking th ..read more