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Upscale Vintage Park eatery boasts 5,000 bottles HOUSTON Don James and Nita Mill- er’s shared love for running brought them together at the Cypress Creek YMCA on Hwy. 249.
One topic they frequently discussed was the lack of places to enjoy a glass of wine in the area, Miller said. This inspired Miller and James to launch BRIX Wine Cellars and Restaurant in 2008 in Vintage Park, she said. The restaurant serves gourmet dishes as well as 5,000 bottles of wine from 500 different labels, which are stored in a climate-controlled vault. The interior of the restaurant is designed with bricks to look like a winery’s tasting room, she said. “We wanted those nice boutique wines at a great price with great ser- vice, and that was the whole premise,” James said. Since then, James said BRIX has evolved from primarily serving wine and daintier bites, such as cheese platters, to full-course meals includ- ing pizzas, salads and burgers. FULL STORY BY EVA VIGH
Musician Jason Allen plays guitar and sings at Pacific Yard House on Dec. 18, when Con- roe officials celebrated the city’s formal music-friendly designation from the state.
Conroe celebrates its music-friendly designation ENTERTAINMENT
BRIX Burger ($18) The burger is made with pancetta, caramelized onion, cambozola cheese and a pretzel bun with truffle fries.
CONROE Conroe became the first official music-friendly community in the Greater Houston area Dec. 18. The state program by the Texas Music Office creates a local database of musicians and others in the field, intended to boost the music industry and attract tourism. During a Pacific Yard House event where city officials and the public celebrated the designation, TMO Director Brendon Anthony said Texas musicians have made significant contributions to the world. “We wanted to make sure [music]
has a future and make sure commu- nities feel supported by our office,” Anthony said. “Tonight Conroe has proved that they’re in business with their [music] creators at home.” Anthony said the state of Texas puts 100,000 music industry professionals to work, contributing $323 million to the state’s economy annually. “I see so many people who have had something to do with music in Conroe over the years. Thank you all for your participation in what you wanted to do,” Conroe Mayor Toby Powell said. FULL STORY BY JULES ROGERS
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BRIXWine Cellars and Restaurant 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. T, Houston 281-374-6100 www.brixwinecellars.com
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