Big Star Bar is located in the Heights. With the influx of new places opening every week in Houston, it may seem as if well-worn dive bars are a rarity, but there are still plenty of watering holes that emulate that eclectic yet simple neighborhood vibe many of us crave. Read on for some of our…
We have a holiday tradition that requires we have eggnog on hand for Christmas Eve. This family recipe for Vanilla Bean Eggnog with Bourbon is simply the BEST! A few weeks ago I purchased a bottle of the Maker’s Mark 46® for the holidays; I knew I wanted to make homemade eggnog and Maker’s Mark®…
Cyndi Lauper famously said, ‘Mum’s just want to have fun’ – we might be paraphrasing – but as the indispensable glue that holds the family together, our mums are often too busy doing something for someone else (even if it is relaying the family gossip) as the fun unfolds around them. Our Mums are, and always…
Inventory management might not be the most glamorous task associated with running your own business, but it’s one of the most important ones you’ll do. When the right products are available exactly when customers want them, you build trust, increase sales and avoid the costly pitfalls of excess stock or cash tied up in slow…
Currant Events A fun riff on the UK’s “Guinness & Black”. Pour all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously with cubed ice. Double strain into chilled cocktail glass. (Or, if you’re a “split the G” devotee, make it a mega serve in our Guinness Embossed Pint Glasses) *To make Guinness Syrup: Combine one can…
Share this… Last Updated on December 1, 2025 by Leah Hall Join us on our Caledonian Sleeper Train adventure from London to Scotland, and see what’s in store for you if you try it out, too! There’s something magical about boarding a train in one place and waking up in another. Our overnight train…
It has been nearly two months since I posted here, a hiatus that was about 80% poor time management and 20% a lack of inspiration. My usually-lengthy list of cocktails to try had somehow dwindled, and the aforementioned time management issues meant that I didn’t have a lot of time for experimentation. So I decided…
Every year Valentine’s day rolls around and it’s either a highlight or sore-spot for some depending on where you are in your love life cycle. But I think we can all agree, no matter your situation, there’s always room for a drink to celebrate or to comfort you during tough times. That’s why we’re sharing…
Bobby Heugel (left) and Peter Jahnke are the masterminds behind some of our favorite bars. Bobby Heugel and Peter Jahnke might be known for their modern Montrose cocktail bars Anvil and Refuge, but the business partners are doing much more around the city to save Houston’s older bars. In the past couple of years, they’ve…
There are few things better on a hot summer day than a root beer float! I mean, what could be better…? How ’bout this: an alcoholic root beer float! It’s a fun twist on an old favorite, combining three of my favorite things: good root beer, vanilla bean ice cream, and vanilla vodka. When summer…
