Fluff Bake Bar (Heights)

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First and foremost, let's talk location, where it is.  In case you're like me and don't know anything about Fluff Bake Bar and use google maps...and then end up driving around in circles...it's inside Revival Market off of White Oak and Heights!

I let the gal behind the counter choose the best stuff and she loaded me up!  I could not keep up with the names, as you can see, I really did load up.  But, I will describe my favorites.  This cake-like dessert in this short plastic container was divine!  So many different things going on, tastes, textures, delish!  Also, my favorite cookie was this one to the top right (pictures on my blog).  I have no idea what it was but it tasted like it had toffee, lightly sweet, somewhat sticky, yum yum yum!  I also really loved the lemon tart pound cake!  The others were all great too, but these were my standouts!  Definitely a good spot for yous with a sweet tooth, like me!

Bosta Wine & Coffee

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Love this wine & coffee bar...well at least the atmosphere.  The pastries were not so great, but it was at the end of the night, we gave them a pass on this visit.  The coffee was pretty good, but as you an see foam art needed some work.  Matt made some crass comment about what it looked like, I'll spare you the details.  I will definitely be back, after all it's next to the Museum cafe, which is another place on my list of to dos.  This place does remind me of one of my favorite coffee shops in NYC, La Columbe!  Maybe, why I like it so much.  I'll have to visit again and test their goodies again, until then...

Birdhouse (Heights)

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Formerly known as "Boil House", since crawfish season is over.  We're not so much into fried chicken, but I would like to try some amazing fried chicken once in my life.  We decided this was going to be Saturday's dinner spot.  I had sort of low expectations, but definitely hoping for the best.  It looked like most of their patrons take advantage of the drive-thru option.  There's not much seating anyways, maybe 4 tables outside.  We ordered the family pack (8 pieces of chicken) to feed us 4 and broke up the 2 large sides into 4 small ones, choosing mash potatoes, okra, bulgar salad, and coleslaw.  I thought the sides were ok, but the chicken was a little disappointing.  The skin was super crispy which was nice, but the overall taste was just ok.  We all concurred, 3 of us giving it a 3 and the 4th person gave it a 2-3.  Before this year, I hadn't had fried chicken in years, I don't even like fried chicken, never crave it.  But because of this 13 year old in the house, we have had fried chicken 3 times, and somehow I have been on this mission to have the best fried chicken!  Total fail and now all this chicken tasting has pushed me over my limit and I'm officially done with fried chicken for now.

Dosi Restaurant & Soju Bar (Korean)

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I had no plans or interest to visit this restaurant for the fact that I heard a non Korean owned it, but then I saw it advertised somewhere, heard someone mention it, and decided, ok fine, I'll give it a try with someone that's a fan of Korean food.  If anything, it'll be interesting to see what it's like, especially the food.  

I decided on a whim to visit on Friday and went ahead and called for a reservation at 8pm for 830pm and they took it!  We arrived and it was a pretty small place, but I liked the decor.  The wall of pickled jars, I thought was precious.  There were maybe 8 tables of patrons, probably  making it half full and an empty long bar-like section, maybe a community area?  

They bring out a complimentary, very small jar of Kimchi.  Surprisingly, I really liked it.  I like my Kimchi ripe and it was perfect.  Apparently, they have "aged" stuff, so I tried that too and didn't like that so much.  It didn't taste aged, but just really tart, but not spicy and tart.  The first two dishes I really enjoyed, a lot!  It was the Kale chips with tapioca & yogurt (mm...that yogurt) and the Yam Pancake, I think is what it was?  I really enjoyed all the flavors and textures, just really good and tasty.  I could have had another 2 of those dishes!  The next three dishes were ok to good, which were the Lamb Collar with Rice Cake, Street Dumplings, Black Bean Noodles.  The Street Dumplings were actually not bad, but the other two I thought didn't have enough flavor.  We also ordered the Mango Blended Soju, which was fun.  

Overall, I enjoyed my visit, it was a creative take on Korean food.  Matt liked it very much and wants to put this on the list for dinner spots...he's got almost 2 years of  Korean food experience now...he's almost an expert...not really.  I was impressed with the Kimchi and that's always hard to get right as a non Korean.  If you're looking for fun, creative, Korean inspired, do try Dosi.  If you're looking for traditional Korean food, go to Bonga!  We'll definitely be coming back for those Kale chips and Yam Pancakes!

Coppa Osteria (Rice Village)

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I really like Coppa, but have only been to the Washington location.  But, they have recently closed.  I read something about that location being cursed or something.  The good news is there is another one, Coppa Osteria in the Village and it's actually really nice, my first time.  It has a similar vibe to the Washington location, but it seems nicer.  Food seemed the same to me, which is great!  I usually get the Spaghetti Carbonara and a salad.  This time I added the Burrata Pomodoro, which is sliced marinated tomato, mozzarella, arugula and ciabatta bread, really enjoyed that.  Another new dish for me was the mushroom pizza and the arugula salad, which I thought were both really good.  I guess this will be where I enjoy my Coppa dishes...I don't mind the drive.  

The Long Island Medium

Yes!  It's Theresa Caputo, the Long Island Medium!  I was so excited for this event, which was at the Reliant Center this past weekend!  Got to see her husband Larry too!  It was neat to see her walk around and do her readings in a group of 4000 people at the Reliant Center.  Quite an interesting event, but I have to remember to get a seat on the first floor next time, which is where she did most of her readings.  It was an experience.

Oprah in Houston!

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Yes, I was at the Life You Want Weekend with Oprah this past weekend!  It was so awesome!  I took Katie with me and it was exactly what we both needed to get refreshed.  I'm a learner and try to find the lesson in everything so this was right up my alley.  The event was Oprah and her 4 trailblazers each giving their one inspiring message.  I just thought it was so interesting and had so much depth.  I personally thought Oprah's part was the best.  She is just such a great communicator, funny, deep, charitable, inspiring, and has a huge heart.  Super fun event, loved every minute of this 2 day event.  I would do it again if they came to Houston again in the future.

Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation

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Yesterday, I attended the NOMF fundraiser for breast cancer with Susan and it was such a great and fun event!  Ilona Carson with KTRK Channel 13 was the emcee and even prettier in person!  Gorgeous!  Giulianna and Bill Rancic were the key note speakers and were so amazing!  They were so interesting, funny, and so so inspiring!  Super awesome and impactful event!  Ladies go get your mammogram!  (Starting at age 35)

Tacos 7 Tacones Gala (AAMA)

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The 2014 Tacos y Tacones Gala took way October 4 at the Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd., Houston, TX 77045.   Tacos y Tacones is AAMA’s signature fundraising event, a high-energy and entertaining evening filled with fine dining.  The gala attracts approximately 500 of Houston’s leaders. The event features both live and Big Board auctions in addition to a Fund a Dream mission appeal. All proceeds from the gala benefit AAMA and the more than 20,000 people it serves each year.

MF Sushi (Galleria)

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There's a lot of talk about MF Sushi.  Specifically that the food is really good.  I know they were around some time ago and then had a fire incident and just recently reopened.  So, I'm finally making a trip after a friend said to me that he thought MF Sushi was better than Uchi.  That got me high tailing over there!  On arriving to MF Sushi, I didn't totally love the presentation of the restaurant.  You know, I'm all about atmosphere and food.  I judge the whole restaurant.  I didn't really love the interior, the lighting was too bright and the interior was just kind of unimpressive.  We finally get seated and we really like our server, she gave great recommendations, some out of this world, but most were just decent.  Our favorites were the kobe beef and the maddai nigiri...sooooo good!  You have to try these two if you try anything at all.  The sashimi was great too.  But, we felt all else was just ok, which included all the rolls, miso soup and salad.  I would definitely go back for the sashimi or nigiri, but for me, Uchi is still an overall better experience, food and atmosphere...just my opinion.