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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:02:52 -0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hill Country Restaurateur Named New Executive Chef of Alden-Houstona4s *17 Restaurant]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:02:52 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - Downtown's Alden-Houston Hotel is pleased to announce the addition of Sander Edmondson to its staff this week, as new executive chef of the hotel's award-winning *17 restaurant.  Edmondson comes to Houston from San Antonio where he served as executive chef for the Fairmont and Gunter Hotels before opening his own restaurant, Bistro Time (later renamed Bistro Thyme).    &quot;Sander comes to *17 with 20 years of experience, which allows us to create a diverse culinary experience from pre-theatre to intimate tastings to orchestrated banquet events,&quot; said Susan Ward Freeman, general manager for Alden. Edmondson will oversee the food and beverage operation, from front of the house to back of the house.  &quot;He has owned and operated his own restaurant, and his cooking philosophy is very much in line with that which *17 is known for - bold, clean flavors, which allow quality ingredients to shine through.  This is what our diners are looking for.&quot;In addition to serving as executive chef at luxury hotel kitchens and owning his own restaurant, Edmondson's background includes formal training at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona and a stint as Chef de Cuisine at San Antonio's well-known French restaurant L'Etoile where he perfected the techniques of French cuisine.Edmondson will continue to tap into local farmers for seasonal, fresh produce, meats and seafood, embracing the &quot;farm to table&quot; concept that *17 is known for.   &quot;I'm very much looking forward to seeing what Houston's farmers markets have to offer, and creating a new winter menu that honors and pays tribute to the farmers who have grown these products,&quot; he said.For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For dining reservations, please call 832-200-8888. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alden-Houston Calling All Goblins, Ghosts and Ghouls For Houstona4s Hottest Annual Haunted Halloween Bash]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:13:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - The chills and thrills of &quot;All Hollow's Eve&quot; will be in full force when Alden-Houston hosts its second annual haunted Halloween Soiree and costume contest on Friday, October 31st. Arrive in costume and pay no cover for a howling good time that will feature tunes spun by &quot;Deejay Hannibal Hector,&quot; haunted flicks on big screens, and costume contest with prizes. The party starts at 8 p.m. on Alden's second-story Veranda and continues until 2 a.m. at the hotel's stylish a+ bar and grille. &quot;Last year's party was a screaming success.  The costumes were so creative; from a cockroach, bumble bee and bee catcher, to a basket of laundry, Santa's sexy elves, and plenty of Draculas,&quot; said Susan Ward Freeman, the hotel's general manager.  &quot;This year we expect costumes to be equally impressive.&quot;At 10:00 pm no tricks, just treats for best-dressed; celebrity judges will award the coolest, most creative or sexiest costume with:   a4 An overnight stay at downtown's Alden-Houston Hotela4 A $250 gift certificate to {intimacy} lingerie boutique in The Galleriaa4 A $50 gift certificate to m2m FashionA special Halloween room rate is available at $155 for Friday night, or treat yourself to a fun weekend getaway for just $250 for both Friday and Saturday nights.  Alden-Houston's Halloween bash is co-sponsored by 002 Houston Magazine and Emerging Leaders.  For more information call 832-200-8843 or log on to www.aldenhotel.com.  RSVP to info@aldenhotels.com.As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Signature Cocktail Benefits The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:22:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - As the fashion world decides which colors will be &quot;in&quot; this fall, Alden-Houston, downtown's finest boutique hotel, is thinking pink. That's because the hotel's stylish a+ bar is serving up a &quot;Tickled Pink&quot; martini throughout the month of October, benefiting The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The month dedicated to breast cancer awareness and pink ribbons is the perfect opportunity for Houstonians to sip in support of women across the globe affected by the deadly disease. &quot;We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer,&quot; says Susan Ward-Freeman, the hotel's general manager. &quot;This is our toast to the magnificent research that the staff at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is exploring, in hopes that a cure for breast cancer will be discovered soon.&quot;The &quot;Tickled Pink&quot; martini, garnished with a pale pink rose petal, is &quot;clean, simple and pretty,&quot; says its creator, Evan Turner, sommelier for Alden-Houston. The martini sells for $12, with $5 from each drink going directly to M. D. Anderson. a+ bar, at Alden-Houston at 1117 Prairie St., is a sleek, stylish setting for business gatherings and casual crowds alike. The comfortable, candlelit lounge offers a relaxed area for enjoying cocktails and bites seven days a week. Visit www.aldenhotels.com for more information.As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[*17 Restaurant Hosts Greek Wine Dinner]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:39:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston -  Alden-Houston hotel's award-winning *17 restaurant is bringing the ultimate Greek food and wine experience from the Parthenon to downtown's Prairie Street.  Set for Wednesday, October 1, 2008, it's a dining and wine tasting event like Houston has never before seen.&quot;This is, simply put, a tasting that has never been done here in Houston,&quot; says *17 Sommelier Evan Turner. &quot;The scope of the wines presented, the refinement of the dishes served, nobody has been crazy enough to try this, until now!&quot;Turner hand-selected nine Greek wines that pair perfectly with *17 Executive Chef Wes Morton's specially created seven course prix fixe menu, which includes Greek classics such as spanakopita, shellfish yiouvetsi, roasted lamb, Greek cheeses and revani for dessert. &quot;This is not just a chef and sommelier being a4edgy',&quot; says Turner. &quot;We have been stunned by the new vanguard of Greek food and wines. We want Houstonians to fall in love with them just as we have.&quot;While Greek wines have been around for ages, most wine drinkers are more familiar with French, Italian or California vintages.  Turner and Morton hope to open diners' palates to unique, little-known wines and creative variations of traditional Greek tastes.The event is scheduled for October 1, 2008 at 7pm on the Alden-Houston's stunning second-story veranda.  Seating is limited, reservations are required.  The cost is $150 per person, with gratuity and tax included.  The hotel invites diners to extend their memorable evening with a special $169 room rate.  Call 832-200-8843 or email seville.gonsoulin@aldenhotels.com for reservations or log on to www.aldenhotels.com for more information.As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alden-Houston Introduces a4So Material Girla4 Hotel Package]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:31:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - Madonna, who last played Houston at the Astrodome 18 years ago, is coming back.  The pop diva's Sticky and Sweet tour includes a Nov. 16 stop at Minute Maid Park.  For those who want to party like a rock star, Alden-Houston, downtown's finest boutique hotel, is offering fans a &quot;so material girl&quot; weekend package, complete with a Madonna welcome amenity upon arrival, dinner for two at the hotel's award-winning restaurant, *17, on Saturday, Nov. 15, and admission to the hotel's &quot;Sticky and Sweet&quot; pre-party on the veranda on Sunday, Nov. 16th.&quot;Just four blocks from Minute Maid Park, Alden is the perfect location to warm up for Madonna's only Texas stop on her Sticky and Sweet tour,&quot; said Susan Ward-Freeman, general manager for Alden-Houston.  &quot;We are planning a pre-concert party on our indoor/outdoor second-floor veranda, fitting of the a4material girl&quot; featuring everything Madonna - music, videos and a look-a-like contest, representing Madonna's iconic and ever-changing image throughout the past four decades.&quot;The Madonna after-concert party continues, highlighting the pop diva's videos and movies, in Alden's a+ bar.The &quot;so material girl&quot; package includes:a4 Two-Night Deluxe Hotel Accommodations for November 15 and 16a4 Madonna Welcome Amenity a4 Three-Course Dinner for Two, with Wine Pairings, at the Award-Winning *17 on Saturday, November 15tha4 Admission for Two to Alden's &quot;Sticky and Sweet&quot; Pre-Concert Party on the Veranda a4 Transportation to and from Concerta4 Overnight Valet Parking both Saturday and Sunday eveningsPrice:a4 $619, Deluxe accommodations for two, plus taxes and gratuitiesa4 $769, Suite accommodations for two, plus taxes and gratuitiesFor more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email Seville Gonsoulin at seville.gonsoulin@aldenhotels.com or call 832-200-8843.The five-star Alden-Houston is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive international wine list.  The hotel's lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with handcrafted signature cocktails. Alden-Houston is located just minutes from Houston's Theatre District and provides special pre-theatre menus and transportation to and from theatre events.  It is also conveniently located to the George R. Brown Convention Center and sports arenas, including Minute Maid Ballpark, Toyota Center and Reliant Stadium, homes of the Houston Astros, Rockets and Texans.###As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alden-Houston Introduces a4The Grape Escapea4 Wine & Dine Hotel Package]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:07:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - With summer winding down, Alden-Houston is pleased to announce a very special, one time only, &quot;grape escape&quot; weekend package.  Taking place August 9-10, 2008, the culinary extravaganza promises to be a spectacular &quot;hang-on-to-summer&quot; getaway for those who appreciate fine wine and food.&quot;On Saturday afternoon, guests will enjoy a a4class to glass' tales and tasting wine experience with old vs. new world wines, hosted by *17's sommelier Evan Turner, and award-winning Houston sommelier Kim Wallace,&quot; said Susan Ward-Freeman, the hotel's general manager.  Later that evening, guests will gather on Alden's spectacular veranda for a light reception, followed by a five-course a4farm to table' dinner created by Executive Chef Wes Morton.  Each course will be accompanied with wines paired by Turner; dress is summer casual.  After a night of serious food and fun, guests can simply take the elevator &quot;home&quot; to luxurious accommodations and wake up to *17's relaxing Sunday brunch with guest winemakers Rick and Diane DuNah of Dunah Winery.  A special Friday night room rate is available upon request for guests who wish to extend their &quot;grape escape&quot; weekend.The &quot;grape escape&quot; weekend package includes:a4 Welcome Amenitya4 Deluxe Hotel Accommodationsa4 &quot;Class to Glass&quot; Wine Experiencea4 &quot;Farm to Table&quot; Dinner on the Verandaa4 Sunday Brunch at the Award-Winning *17 a4 Overnight Valet ParkingPrice:a4 $287 per person, based on double occupancy a4 &quot;Class to Glass&quot; wine seminar and dinner only, $200 per person (excluding tax and gratuity)The five-star Alden-Houston is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive international wine list.  The hotel's lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with handcrafted signature cocktails. Alden-Houston is located just minutes from Houston's Theatre District and provides special pre-theatre menus and transportation to and from theatre events.  It is also conveniently located to the George R. Brown Convention Center and sports arenas, including Minute Maid Ballpark, Toyota Center and Reliant Stadium, homes of the Houston Astros, Rockets and Texans.For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email Seville Gonsoulin at seville.gonsoulin@aldenhotels.com or call 832-200-8843. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ALDEN-HOUSTONa4S *17 ANNOUNCES NEW SOMMELIER]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:41:21 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX -  Alden-Houston's award-winning restaurant, *17 announced today a recent addition to its food and beverage team: Evan Turner as sommelier.  Turner joins executive chef Wes Morton in what promises to be a perfect pairing of food and beverage for the ultimate dining experience. Turner will work directly with food and beverage operations manager Ludovic Poirier to supervise the hotel's extensive wine and beverage offerings.&quot;We are very fortunate to have Evan as part of our *17 team,&quot; said Susan Ward-Freeman, Alden-Houston's general manager.  &quot;Not only is he an extremely talented sommelier, but a real showman.  Sometimes wine can be an intimidating experience, yet Evan's approachable style allows diners to comfortably engage in wine conversation at any level.&quot;  Like Morton, Turner is a strong advocate in supporting local farmers and has created an innovative summer cocktail menu inspired by Houston's farmers market for the hotel's lounge, a+.  The Blackberry Caprioska, prepared with vodka and fresh blackberries and lime juice, has been a best-seller.  &quot;It's refreshing, light and the perfect antidote for Houston' hot summer nights,&quot; said Turner.Prior to joining *17 and a+ at Alden-Houston, Turner served as wine director for New York City's Palladin Restaurant and, more recently, at the Strip House in downtown Houston, The Tasting Room at River Oaks and Bank by Jean-George.  He is a certified sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers.Of his new position at Alden-Houston, Turner says &quot;It's a joyful challenge to work here.  I know something special is happening at *17 and I am thrilled to be a part of it.&quot;  For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For dining reservations, please call 832-200-8888. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alden-Houston Introduces "So Tank Full" Hotel Package]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 13:51:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Hotel &amp; Resorts</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - This summer, Alden-Houston announces its &quot;so tank full&quot; package, designed to lessen the pinch at the pump for travelers.  The hotel package includes room, overnight valet parking and a gas card valued at $50 or $75, depending on room selection.  The &quot;so tank full&quot; package is available Fridays through Sundays through Labor Day weekend.&quot;With crude oil prices soaring to record highs nationwide, this package is created for those who want to have a weekend getaway close to home,&quot; said Susan Ward Freeman, the hotel's general manager.  &quot;People are finding that there is a lot to do right in their own backyard.  Alden-Houston is perfectly located just four blocks from Minute Maid Park, six blocks from Downtown's new Discovery Green and the Theatre District, and just one block from the Metro Light Rail that takes you to the Museum District, Houston Zoo and Hermann Park.&quot; The &quot;so tank full&quot; package can also be complimented with Houston's summer CityPass, a discounted ticket booklet for eight of Houston's most popular attractions, including Space Center Houston, the Houston Zoo and Houston Museum of Natural Science, among others. The &quot;so tank full&quot; package includes:a4 Deluxe hotel accommodationsa4 Overnight valet parkinga4 Gas card valued at $50 or $75 if room is upgraded to a suitePrice:a4 $179 for deluxe room, $229 for suite (excluding room tax)The five-star Alden-Houston is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive international wine list.  The hotel's lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with handcrafted signature cocktails and happy hour daily from 4pm-7pm. For more information and reservations visit www.aldenhotels.com or call 832-200-8843. For more information and to purchase CityPass, visit: www.citypass.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Molinaa4s Cantina Restaurant Closing Delayed One Week]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 12:11:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - Molina's Cantina, a family-owned and operated Tex-Mex Restaurant chain headquartered here, announced today that the closing of their 5227 Buffalo Speedway restaurant, located at the northeast corner of Buffalo Speedway and Bissonnet, has been delayed one week.  The final day of business at this location is now scheduled for May 31, 2008.&quot;It was a nice surprise to learn that we will have the opportunity to remain open for business through the end of the month, a week later than we originally anticipated,&quot; said Ricardo Molina who, along with brothers Raul III and Roberto, owns and operates the family restaurant.  Meanwhile the Molina brothers continue to search for a new location nearby and are working closely with their staff at the Buffalo Speedway location to relocate them to their newest restaurant at 4720 Washington, just a few miles away, or the Molina's Cantina at 7901 Westheimer Road, just six miles away. The Buffalo Speedway restaurant will be cleared for new construction and retail redeveloped by H-E-B Grocery Co.To thank their loyal customers, many of whom have been frequenting the restaurant since it first opened 20 years ago, Molina's will host an &quot;Adios Amigos&quot; farewell event from May 23-31, complete with food and drink specials, as well as commemorative gifts and dining certificates. Molina's Cantina  has been a Houston tradition since 1941, when Raul Molina Sr., considered by many as a pioneer in Tex-Mex cuisine,  opened his first restaurant at 1919 W. Gray. For the latest news and information regarding Molina's Cantina visit molinasrestaurants.com and subscribe to the company's e-newsletter. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alden-Houstona4s *17 Launches New Spring Menus]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 10:02:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX -  Alden-Houston's award-winning restaurant, *17, is proud to unveil the restaurant's new spring menus, created by recently appointed Executive Chef Wesley Morton.  Morton, whose culinary background includes experience at leading fine-dining restaurants in Northern California and Washington, DC, relies heavily on locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients from Houston's farmer's markets for *17's new menu. &quot;I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with some of the best chefs in the country.  From them, I have learned the importance of using the freshest, highest quality, locally-grown ingredients,&quot; says Morton, who can often be found on Saturday mornings chatting one-on-one with farmers peddling their goods at Houston Bayou City Farmers Market. &quot;I have quickly become acquainted with and have a great respect for Houston's local farmers, like Gita Vanwoerden of Animal Farm in Cat Springs, who are committed to producing and supplying  Houstonians with the finest produce available.&quot;  Many of the local farmers who provide ingredients to *17 are surprised and thrilled to see their names on the restaurant's menu.  &quot;I believe in giving credit where credit is due,&quot; says Morton.*17's new lunch menu standouts include: - Animal farm's baby lettuces salad, tossed atilia organic evoo and aged sherry;- Grilled flatbread with marinated sweet peppers, cheesy girl's &quot;buff&quot; goat cheese and baby arugula;- Duck confit salad, prepared with frisee, poached duck egg and grilled sourdough;- Handcut tagliatelle, tossed with Berkshire pork ragu; - Housemade pork sausage, served with shelling bean ragout and braised greens; and- American-style kobe burger, topped with white cheddar and served on a brioche bun with house cut fries.New dinner menu items, not to be missed, include:- Spring pea and buttermilk soup, served with mint crme fraiche;- Warm delta asparagus, prepared with arugula and shaved parmesan;- Moulard duck foie gras &quot;terrine&quot;, served with preserved rhubarb, organic strawberries, toasted almonds, 25-year balsamic and brioche;- Carnaroli risotto, prepared with Dungeness crab/house-cured lardo and preserved Meyer lemon- Jolie Vue Farms Berkshire pig, served with mascarpone enriched polenta, osaka mustard greens and whole grain mustard pork jus; and- Grimaud Farms muscovy duck breast, prepared with red wine braised treviso, cipollini onions and sauce salmis.&quot;We are excited to introduce Houstonians and visiting hotel guests to Wes' unique approach to food prepared with fresh &quot;farm to table&quot; ingredients,&quot; says Susan Ward-Freeman, the hotel's general manager.  &quot;Along with new seasonal menu items, those familiar with *17 can still enjoy some of the restaurant's signature items that draw our repeat customers back, including the truffled mac a4n' cheese, braised beef short rib and shrimp tacos.&quot; The restaurant also offers a chef's six-course tasting menu, inspired by the local farmer's market.  &quot;I highly recommend the tasting menu, where Wes will personalize the menu specific to your palate,&quot; says Ward-Freeman.Morton will update the restaurant's menu at least six times throughout the year to capitalize on local produce at its peak.  *17 is located at the Alden-Houston at 1117 Prairie, in the heart of downtown Houston. For dining reservations, please call 832-200-8888. For more information about Alden-Houston, *17 or the hotel's stylish bar, a+, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alden-Houston Announces a4The Giving Room,a4 Benefiting UNICEF]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:24:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX - Want to do good while enjoying luxurious accommodations?  Book a night at Alden-Houston's designated &quot;Giving Room&quot; from May 1 through August 30, 2008 and 10% of that room's revenue will be donated to UNICEF.&quot;Last year Preferred Hotel Group's first-ever member social action program, a4The Giving Room,' far exceeded its fundraising expectations, raising almost $20,000 in donations for charitable organizations worldwide,&quot; said Susan Ward-Freeman, general manager for Alden-Houston.  &quot;It is a global philanthropic initiative that Alden-Houston is proud to be associated with.&quot;  UNICEF, the benefactor of Alden-Houston's &quot;Giving Room&quot; is a non-profit organization focusing on advancing health, education, equality and protection for every child.Alden-Houston hotel is Houston's finest downtown boutique hotel, world renowned for its five-star hospitality, deluxe accommodations, award-winning restaurant,*17, and stylish lounge, a+.  With its modern style, gracious amenities and ideal downtown location, the luxury hotel appeals to both business and leisure travelers.  Alden-Houston is located within of Fortune 500 companies, the historic legal district, a variety of sports, theatre and entertainment locations and Houston's beautiful new downtown park, Discovery Green. To participate in Alden-Houston's &quot;The Giving Room&quot; program, simply request &quot;The Giving Room&quot; when making room reservations.  For more information about Alden-Houston, visit www.aldenhotels.com or call 832-200-8800. As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sara Brook, owner of Dessert Gallery Bakery & Caf, Selected Houstona4s Women in Business Champion of the Year]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:29:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston -  Sara Brook, owner of Dessert Gallery Bakery &amp; Caf, headquartered here, has been selected the 2008 Women in Business Champion of the Year in Houston by the U.S. Small Business Administration.&quot;To be honored as Women in Business Champion of the Year is especially meaningful to me,&quot; said Brook.  &quot;I am very grateful for the support and opportunities I have been afforded as a result of my participation in both the SBA and WBEA and I am a strong advocate of both programs.&quot;  Brook, a 5th-generation Houstonian, launched her first dessert business, The Executive Sweet, when she was 21 years old.  The company flourished from 1983 to 1988 until Brook sold it and one week later started &quot;Sara Brook Desserts, Inc.&quot;  in the kitchen of the former River Oaks Grill. Over time,  after repeated requests for the chocolate dip which she used for her famous hand-dipped chocolate chunk cookies, Brook created &quot;The Great Chocolate Cover-Up.&quot; and decided to devote full time to marketing and selling the product through nationwide specialty and gourmet food stores.  In 1992 she sold the company and acted as a consultant to the new owners for 2 years.  In 1995, Brook launched Dessert Gallery Bakery &amp; Caf, which was quickly touted as Houston's premier dessert bakery.  Today the company is consistently recognized for having the &quot;Best Desserts in Houston&quot; in a wide variety of publications.  In 2001, Brook received the prestigious &quot;Pastry Chef of the Year&quot; award at the Houston Culinary Awards, presented by My Table magazine.   &quot;My businesses have always been a family affair, first with help from my parents, then my grandmother and now my daughter Jen,&quot; said Brook.  That family also extends to Brook's employees, some of whom have been with Dessert Gallery for 13+ years and several of whom were hired through the YMCA refugee settlement program. Today, the woman-owned enterprise includes three retail locations in the Houston area as well as a Houston-based commissary.  The company now employs over 60 people and ships desserts nationwide.  Brook is a graduate of Bellaire High School and The University of Texas.  She will receive the SBA Women in Business Champion Award on May 12 at the Small Business Awards Luncheon at the Marriott Westchase, 2801 Briarpark Drive, sponsored by the Houston SCORE Chapter, a resource partner of the SBA.  For reservations or more information, please call 713-773-6527.For more information about Dessert Gallery Bakery &amp; Caf, visit www.dessertgallery.com.  Since 1995, Dessert Gallery has been recognized as Houston's premier dessert bakery. The original Dessert Gallery is centrally located in the Upper Kirby District at 3200 Kirby Drive. Their second location is near the Galleria at 1616 Post Oak Boulevard, and their newest store is located in Sugar Land Town Square at 2260 Lone Star Drive.  For menus, hours and other information, visit www.dessertgallery.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Molina's Cantina Announces Restaurant Closing]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:55:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - Molina's Cantina, a family-owned and operated Tex-Mex Restaurant chain headquartered here, announced today that they will not renew their lease at 5227 Buffalo Speedway, located at the northeast corner of Buffalo Speedway and Bissonnet.   The last day of business will be Saturday May 24, 2008.  The Molina family is proactively seeking a new location within the same geographic region and intends to be back in business in the West University area soon. Meanwhile the current site will be cleared for new construction and redeveloped by H-E-B Grocery Co.&quot;The loyalty that Houstonians have shown us at this location during the past 20 years is what restaurateurs dream of,&quot; said Ricardo Molina who, along with brothers Raul III and Roberto, owns and operates the family restaurant.  &quot;Many of our customers grew up with us, they are like family and we intend to find a new home for them again, sooner than later.&quot;  In the meantime, folks who frequented the Buffalo Speedway restaurant can get their Tex-Mex &quot;fix&quot; at Molina's newest location, located less than four miles away at 4720 Washington Avenue. Another Molina's Cantina is located at 7901 Westheimer Road, six miles from the Buffalo Speedway restaurant. When the Buffalo Speedway location opened in 1988 it was considered one of Houston's hottest happy hours, with lines often forming out the door.  It has been a popular restaurant destination since. The company plans to transfer staff, many which have worked for Molina's in excess of five, 10 or 15 years, to their other two locations or assist in outplacement with similar positions in other restaurants.To thank their loyal customers, Molina's will host an &quot;Adios Amigos&quot; farewell week from May 18-24, complete with food and drink specials, as well as commemorative gifts. &quot;When my grandfather opened his first restaurant in 1941 there were only a handful of Mexican restaurants in town, now there are over a thousand,&quot; said Raul Molina III.  &quot;We've been in business 67 years and plan to be in business for a long time to come.&quot; For the latest news and information regarding Molina's Cantina visit molinasrestaurants.com and subscribe to the company's e-newsletter. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alden-Houstona4s *17 Hosts Small Vineyards Wine Dinner with Master Sommelier Laura Williamson]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:02:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Food &amp; Beverage</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston -  Alden-Houston's award-winning restaurant, *17, is pleased to announce a spectacular Italian wine tasting dinner on Tuesday, April  29th, at 7 p.m.  The five-course dinner, prepared by the hotel's recently appointed Executive Chef, Wes Morton, offers a unique tasting opportunity for Houstonians to enjoy a prix fixe Italian menu, each course perfectly paired with rarely imported Italian boutique wines hand-selected by Master Sommelier Laura Williamson.&quot;We are honored to have Laura Williamson presiding over this stellar event,&quot; said Ludovic Poirier, food and beverage operations manager for Alden-Houston.  &quot;She is one of only 16 female Master Sommeliers and one of only 145 Certified Wine Educators in the world.  If you are passionate about Italian food and wine, this is one event not to be missed.&quot;Williamson currently serves as senior consultant for Small Vineyards Imports, one of the fastest growing Italian import companies in the United States. The company's sole focus is on hand-crafted artisan wine production.  Williamson also lectures nationally to businesses, restaurants and private clients about wine regions, techniques for pairing food and wine, and the art and skill of building a wine portfolio. Wines featured that night include rare gems such as Suo di Giacomo, Eugene's Bocchino, Langhi Rosso, 2003 and Brunelli do Montalcino &quot;Riserva,&quot; Antonio Sanguineti, 2001, among others. The Small Vineyards wine dinner will take place on Alden-Houston's veranda. Tickets are $175 per person, inclusive of all taxes and gratuities.  Please do not delay in making reservations as there is limited seating available. Special overnight room rate is $169, plus tax.  For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email events@aldenhouston.com or call Sandra Velasco at 832-200-8843.  Alden-Houston is located downtown at 1117 Prairie at San Jacinto.Small Vineyards Wine DinnerReceptionartisanal salumiprosecco, extra dry, trevisiol, nvDinnerdublin bay prawnsbraised cardoons, oven-dried roma tomatoes, cannellini emulsionedi sim, chardonnay, slovenia, 2006 *handcut tagliatellehatterman's hen eggs, black truffles, castelmagno cheesesuo di giacomo, eugenio bocchino, langhe rosso, 2003*bisteka a la florentinaprime tenderloin, yukon gold potato confit, wilted animal farm's arugula, shaved parmigiana-reggianobrunello di montalcino &quot;riserva&quot;, antonio sanguineti, 2001*pecorino di toscanoroasted marcona almonds, braised cipollini onion, truffle honeypodere ciona &quot;le diacce&quot;, merlot, super tuscan, 2003salice salentino doc, terre del grico, puglia, 2001*&quot;bandiera dolce&quot;strawberry campari gele, blackberry panna cotta, basil foam, lemon cornmeal cookie <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[This Passover You Make the Matzo Balls...Dessert Gallery Will Make the Dessert!]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:27:20 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston -  This Passover, you  make the matzo balls, and Dessert Gallery will make the desserts!  Over the past 13 years, Houston's premier bakery has gained a loyal following for their decadent, flourless Passover desserts.&quot;Passover has become our biggest day of the year for cake sales,&quot; said Sara Brook, owner of Dessert Gallery. &quot;Creating fabulous desserts without  flour or leavening can be challenging, but our Passover offerings have become so popular that most are now staples of our year-round menu.&quot; This year, Dessert Gallery's Passover specials include:White Chocolate Concorde Cake - Layers of meringue with white chocolate mousse.Chocolate Concorde Cake - Layers of chocolate meringue and chocolate mousse.  Peanut Butter Truffles - Chocolate-dipped, peanut-filled, peanut butter heaven.  Flourless chocolate chip cookies - Oy veys mir - such a cookie!Chocolate Decadence Bars- The name says it all!Long-Stem White and Dark Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Lemon Vacherin - Heavenly meringue shell filled with lemon  mousse. Chocolate Vacherin - Heavenly meringue shell filled with chocolate mousse.   Think: Grown-Up Reese's.The Chosen Cheesecake - White chocolate cheesecake, topped with a layer of strawberry cheesecake and fresh strawberries .  Even the matzah meal crust is yummy!  Recommended by Bubbie.Everyone's Favorite Mousse Cake -  Wonderful dense chocolate layer topped with chocolate mousse, whipped cream and chocolate curls.Passover dessert orders must be placed by April 16 to guarantee availability for First and Second Seder on  Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20.  Dessert Gallery is offering a 10 percent discount on all online Passover desserts ordered by Friday, April 4.  To  receive online discount, type code kNN8I4Vc (case sensitive) upon check out.For more information about Dessert Gallery Bakery &amp; Caf, visit www.dessertgallery.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FEBRUARY 15 DEADLINE NEARS FOR CAROLINA, MAHATMA and RICELAND RICE SCHOLARSHIPS]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:17:42 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Education</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX -- Riviana Foods Inc. announced today that the application deadline for its Carolina, Mahatma and Riceland Rice Scholarships is February 15, 2008.  The company will provide scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to 26 outstanding high school seniors in the metro areas of New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco/San Jose and Miami.  Nationwide, Riviana, along with program partner Univision Radio Network, will award $52,000 in educational scholarships during special award ceremonies honoring the students and their families in May 2008.&quot;Each year we are extremely impressed by the caliber and maturity of the scholarship applicants,&quot; said Alfredo J. Gomez, senior product manager for Mahatma and Carolina Rice.  In the past 20 years, Riviana Foods has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to 243 students who are earning or have earned college degrees.  Recipients have attended such institutions as Dartmouth, Stanford, Brigham Young University, UCLA, USC, University of California at Berkley, M.I.T., Rice University and the University of Miami.   &quot;For many families, a college education is one of the largest financial investments they will ever make,&quot; said Gomez, who has been directing the scholarship program for the past 18 years.  &quot;We urge parents, teachers and counselors to encourage seniors to apply for scholarship funds such as those offered by Carolina, Mahatma and Riceland Rice to help offset higher education expenditures.&quot;To apply, students must complete an application and write an essay of 150 to 250 words, in English or Spanish.  This year's essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Twenty finalists in each market will be chosen from the essays submitted.  A panel of judges will interview finalists and select five winners (six in Chicago and Miami), based on conciseness, content, originality and grammar.  Application InformationStudents can obtain information about the Carolina, Mahatma and Riceland Rice Scholarship Program three ways:a4   By visiting www.carolinarice.com/scholarship   (for those in the New York and New Jersey Metro Area), www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship   (for those residing in the Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco and San Jose Metro Areas), or www.ricelandrice.com/scholarship   (for those in the Chicago Metro Area); ora4   By requesting application forms for the Carolina, Mahatma or Riceland Rice Scholarship program from their college advisor; ora4   By contacting Univision radio stations in the New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and San Jose Metro Areas.Carolina, Mahatma and Riceland Rice also offer a downloadable guide on &quot;How to Write a Winning Essay&quot; at all of the above mentioned websites.Scholarship GuidelinesEligible students must be high school seniors currently attending a high school in the metro areas of New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco/San Jose.  Essays of 150 to 250 words, typed or printed clearly, may be submitted in English or Spanish and will be judged on conciseness, creativity, originality and grammar.  Essays and completed application forms must be sent by regular mail only (no certified mail, email or overnight services) and postmarked no later than February 15, 2008 to:  The Carolina, Mahatma and Riceland Rice Scholarship Program, 75-22 37th Avenue, #224 Jackson Heights, NY 11372.  Based in Stuttgart, Arkansas, Riceland Foods, Inc. (www.riceland.com) provides marketing services for rice products, soybeans, and wheat and has become a major soybean processor, rice exporter and oil producer. Riceland also offers rice products for private label packaging as well as bulk rice for club stores and bulk users. Riceland is the largest producer of top quality rice for the American food service industry and is a major provider of rice products for consumers. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Tasting Room at Uptown Park Announces the Opening of its a4Reserve Rooma4]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:16:57 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Food &amp; Beverage</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - The Tasting Room at Uptown Park announces the opening of its new &quot;Reserve Room,&quot; a luxurious, comfortable space dedicated to providing unparalleled wine, food and service to Houston's wine and food lovers. The 1,000 square foot room comfortably seats up to 60 and will officially open to the public on Monday, February 4.&quot;Many of our customers have told us they are looking for the next level of wine service, in a posh, private setting,&quot; said Jerry Lasco, founder and co-owner of the Tasting Room and MAX's Wine Dive. &quot;Staffed at all times with a dedicated sommelier, the Reserve Room will provide patrons with the most attentive and unique wine bar experience in Houston - it will truly be a VIP experience.&quot;The Reserve Room features handsome sofas, banquettes and leather club chairs, plush carpeting, intimate lighting and personalized table service. Guests seated in the Reserve Room may choose from an exclusive, limited list of &quot;cellar selection&quot; wines from around the world, all served in the finest Riedel crystal stemware. In the near future, The Reserve Room will add a climate-controlled wine cellar where customers can store their favorite TTR wines. To complement the stellar wine list, food offerings will include a selection of gourmet appetizers, tapas and other delicacies, according to co-owner Jonathan Horowitz. &quot;We have created a simple, yet upscale menu that perfectly complements the fine wines served in the Reserve Room,&quot; said Horowitz.  &quot;The menu includes items like fried artichoke hearts, seafood cocktail, pan-seared salmon, and filet mignon with risotto.  There's something for everyone, whether they're looking for a light bite, or more substantial fare.&quot;Originally opened in 2004, TTR Uptown Park has grown from its original 1,000 square-foot footprint to its current 7,600 square-foot size, and now includes several private spaces that are available for corporate and private events. TTR Gourmet's kitchen, which has gained a loyal lunchtime following since opening in July 2007, will remain open to serve gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads from the bar between 11 am and 3 pm, and will continue to provide off-premise catering services.The new Reserve Room is located at The Tasting Room at Uptown Park, 1101-18 Uptown Park Boulevard, 713.993.9800.  Reservations are available for tables in the Reserve Room.  The Reserve Room opens each day at 4:00 p.m.  The Reserve Room also is available for corporate and private events.###The Tasting Room (www.tastingroomwines.com) and MAX's Wine Dive (www.maxswinedive.com) are owned and operated by Lasco Enterprises, headquartered in Houston, Texas. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Max's Turns One!]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:49:25 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Food &amp; Beverage</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - Max's Wine Dive, singled out by the Wall Street Journal as a noteworthy concept before it even opened, is celebrating its first birthday with a three-day party featuring half-price glasses of champagne and sparkling wines to honor the occasion.  The party kicks off Friday, December 14 at 4 PM and carries on until midnight on Sunday, December 16.&quot;We hoped our vision for Max's would resonate with Houstonians as there's really nothing quite like it,&quot; said Jerry Lasco, founder, CEO and first-time full-fledged restaurateur.  &quot;The response has far exceeded our expectations.&quot;  Since opening its doors, the buzz for Max's has been nonstop. Still, after one year, the crowds have not waned, with people often spilling out onto the sidewalk, waiting to wiggle their way onto a bar stool or to grab a table for two at the back of the bar. Chefs from other hip restaurants who quickly caught wind of Max's late night hours (open until 2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday) stop in after their late night shifts have ended.  &quot;It's not unusual to be seated at the shotgun bar next to some of Houston's most talented chefs, including Robert Gadsby, Philippe Schmidt and Chris Shepherd,&quot; said Michael Dei Maggi, chef for Max's Wine Dive.Located on Washington Avenue, Houston's hottest restaurant corridor, Max's continues to receive awards and accolades for its decadent and gussied-up-homemade eats. Max's Kobe Beef Burger, complete with triple cream brie cheese and housemade pickled jalapenos, was recently recognized as &quot;Houston's Best Cheeseburger.&quot; The restaurant was also lauded for &quot;Best Comfort Food&quot; and was nominated for &quot;Best New Restaurant&quot; and &quot;Best Wine Service.&quot;  More recently, Max's began serving a killer Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Max's Wine Dive, located at 4720 Washington Avenue, is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to midnight and Thursday through Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.  On Sundays, brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the restaurant remains open until midnight.  Max's Wine Dive is closed on Monday. For more information, visit www.maxswinedive.com or call 713-880-8737.Max's Wine Dive is owned and operated by Lasco Enterprises.  The company also owns and operates The Tasting Room at Uptown Park, The Tasting Room at River Oaks, The Tasting Room Lounge at Midtown Square, TTR Gourmet and TTR Wine Brokers. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alden-Houston Introduces "So Decadent" Package]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:38:06 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Hotel &amp; Resorts</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - This winter, Alden-Houston announces its &quot;so decadent&quot; package, perfect for spoiling that special someone in your life.  The stylish boutique hotel, described as &quot;downtown Houston's best-kept secret,&quot; serves up chic while providing a very comfortable sanctuary in an exceptionally posh atmosphere.The &quot;so decadent&quot; package includes:a4private Lincoln Navigator pick up and drop off service to and from your home or airport (within a 25 mile radius)a4a bottle of chilled Cristal paired with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream delivered to your room upon arrivala43-course prix fix dinner (not including alcohol, tax or gratuity) at the hotel's award-winning *17 restauranta4breakfast in bed for two, in the privacy of your own deluxe suitea4two luxurious monogrammed alden-houston robes will serve as a reminder of your special visitPrice:a4$1,000 (excluding room tax)The five-star Alden-Houston is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive international wine list.  The hotel's lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with handcrafted signature cocktails. Alden-Houston is located just minutes from Houston's Theatre District and provides special pre-theatre menus and transportation to and from theatre events.  It is also conveniently located to the George R. Brown Convention Center and sports arenas, including Minute Maid Ballpark, Toyota Center and Reliant Stadium, homes of the Houston Astros, Rockets and Texans.For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email robbi.abshire@aldenhotels.com  or call 832-200-8843.                                            ###As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrate the Holidays at Alden-Houston]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:46:23 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - Alden-Houston, Houston's finest downtown boutique hotel, celebrates the holidays throughout December and into the new year with special hotel packages that are certain to provide guests with heart-warming holiday memories for years to come.Alden-Houston's &quot;so noel&quot; Christmas Eve package includes:a4a pre-dinner champagne reception and holiday bites from the award-winning restaurant *17 with Susan Ward Freeman, Alden-Houston's general managera4carolers performing in the lobbya4five-course chef's tasting dinner for two at *17 (wine pairing at additional cost)a4deluxe room accommodationsa4special holiday gift from Alden-HoustonPrice:$339 pre couple/$414 with suite upgrade, $135 for additional nights ($210 for additional suite upgrades) through December 30.Alden-Houston's &quot;so 2008&quot; New Year's Eve package includes:a4a five-course dinner for two at *17a4two tickets to Alden-Houston's new year's eve party on the veranda a4deluxe room accommodationsPrice:$525 per couple/$625 with suite upgradeAlden-Houston's &quot;so unforgettable&quot; New Year's Eve package includes:a4a five-course dinner for two at *17a4deluxe room accommodationsPrice:$415 per couple/$515 with suite upgradeAlden-Houston's &quot;so bubbly&quot; New Year's Eve package, includes:a4two tickets to Alden-Houston's new year's eve party on the veranda a4deluxe room accommodationsPrice:$335 per couple/$435 with suite upgradeThe five-star Alden-Houston is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive international wine list.  The hotel's lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with handcrafted signature cocktails. Alden-Houston is located just minutes from Houston's Theatre District and provides special pre-theatre menus and transportation to and from theatre events.  It is also conveniently located to the George R. Brown Convention Center and sports arenas, including Minute Maid Ballpark, Toyota Center and Reliant Stadium, homes of the Houston Astros, Rockets and Texans.For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email robbi.abshire@aldenhotels.com  or call 832-200-8843. ###As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Riviana Foods Announces Scholarship Funding]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:34:17 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX - Riviana Foods Inc., parent company to Mahatma Rice, announced today that the company will continue its long-standing commitment to education by providing $2,000 scholarships to five outstanding Los Angeles high school seniors.  Nationwide, the 2007-2008 Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program, along with program partner Univision Radio Network, will award $52,000 in educational scholarships to 26 students during special award ceremonies honoring the students and their families in May 2008.&quot;Riviana Foods understands the financial burden that many families face when sending their child to college, said Alfredo J. Gomez, senior product manager for Mahatma Rice.  &quot;We hope that by helping so many young people reach their dream of a higher education, we can help improve the standards for their families, local communities and our national community.&quot; With college costs on the rise, Gomez urges parents, teachers and guidance counselors to encourage graduating seniors to seek out and apply for scholarship funds such as those presented by Mahatma Rice to help offset higher education expenditures.  &quot;Providing encouragement and support goes a long way in motivating students to develop a mindset that they can be successful,&quot; said Gomez, who has been directing the scholarship program for the past 18 years.To apply, students must complete an application and write an essay of 150 to 250 words, in English or Spanish.  This year's essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Twenty finalists will be chosen from the essays submitted.  A panel of judges will interview finalists and select five winners, based on conciseness, content, originality and grammar.  Application deadline is February 15, 2008.Now in its 20th year, the Mahatma Scholarship program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to 243 alumni who are earning or have earned college degrees.  Recipients have attended such institutions as Dartmouth, Stanford, Brigham Young University, UCLA, USC, University of California at Berkley, M.I.T., Rice University and the University of Miami.  For more information and to download an application form, visit www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship.Application InformationStudents can obtain information about the Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program three ways:a4By visiting www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship,a4By requesting application forms for the Mahatma Rice Scholarship program from their college advisor; ora4By contacting Mario Michel at KLVE/KSCA/KRCD/KTNQ Radio at 818-500-4411.Mahatma Rice also offers a helpful guide on &quot;How to Write a Winning Essay&quot; that is downloadable at www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship.  Scholarship GuidelinesEligible students must be high school seniors currently attending a Los Angeles Area high school.  Essays of 150 to 250 words, typed or printed clearly, may be submitted in English or Spanish and will be judged on conciseness, creativity, originality and grammar.  The essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Students must include their name at the top of the essay.  Essays must be submitted with a completed application form.  Essays and completed application forms must be sent by regular mail only (no certified mail, email or overnight services) and postmarked no later than February 15, 2008 to:  The Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program, 75-22 37th Avenue, #224 Jackson Heights, NY 11372.  Based in Houston, Texas, Riviana Foods Inc. (www.riviana.com) is one of the largest processors, marketers and distributors of branded and private label rice products in the United States. Principal brands include Mahatma (www.mahatmarice.com), Minute (www.minuterice.com), Success www.successrice.com), Carolina (www.carolinarice.com), WaterMaid (www.watermaidrice.com), River (www.riverrice.com), S &amp; W  (www.s-and-wrice.com) and Gourmet House (www.gourmethouserice.com). Riviana is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Puleva, S.A., the leading Spanish food group, with interests in sugar, dairy, rice and pasta products. Its brands include Puleva dairy products; Azucarera sugar; La Cigala, Brilliante, and Nomen rice brands and Panzani pasta, as well as New World Pasta Company pasta products, including Ronzoni, San Giorgio, American Beauty, Healthy Harvest, Skinner, Prince, Creamette and Catelli brands. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Riceland Rice Announces Scholarship Funding]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Education/Riceland_Rice_Announces_Scholarship_Funding/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:23:49 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX -Riceland Foods, Inc., announced today that the company will continue its long-standing commitment to education by providing $2,000 scholarships to six outstanding Chicago high school seniors.  Nationwide, the 2007-2008 Riceland Rice Scholarship Program, along with program partners Riviana Foods, Inc. and Univision Radio Network, will award $52,000 in educational scholarships to 26 students during special award ceremonies honoring the students and their families in May 2008.&quot;Riceland understands the financial burden that many families face when sending their child to college,&quot; said Luke Stephens, product manager for Riceland Rice.  &quot;We hope that by helping so many young people reach their dream of a higher education, we can help improve the standards for their families, local communities and our national community.&quot; With college costs on the rise, Stephens urges parents, teachers and guidance counselors to encourage graduating seniors to seek out and apply for scholarship funds such as those presented by Riceland Rice to help offset higher education expenditures.  &quot;Providing encouragement and support goes a long way in motivating students to develop a mindset that they can be successful,&quot; said Stephens.To apply, students must complete an application and write an essay of 150 to 250 words, in English or Spanish.  This year's essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Twenty finalists will be chosen from the essays submitted.  A panel of judges will interview finalists and select six winners, based on conciseness, content, originality and grammar.  Application deadline is February 15, 2008.Now in its 9th year, the scholarship program has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to alumni who are earning or have earned college degrees.  Recipients have attended such institutions as Dartmouth, Stanford, Brigham Young University, UCLA, USC, University of California at Berkley, M.I.T., Rice University and the University of Miami.  For more information and to download an application form, visit www.riceland.com/scholarship.Application InformationStudents can obtain information about the Riceland Rice Scholarship Program three ways:a4By visiting www.riceland.com/scholarship,a4By requesting application forms for the Riceland Rice Scholarship program from their college advisor; ora4By contacting Lucy Diaz, national sales manager at Univision Radio, at 312-981-1861.Riceland Rice also offers a helpful guide on &quot;How to Write a Winning Essay&quot; that is downloadable at www.riceland.com/scholarship.  Scholarship GuidelinesEligible students must be high school seniors currently attending a Chicago area high school.  Essays of 150 to 250 words, typed or printed clearly, may be submitted in English or Spanish and will be judged on conciseness, creativity, originality and grammar.  The essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Students must include their name at the top of the essay.  Essays must be submitted with a completed application form.  Essays and completed application forms must be sent by regular mail only (no certified mail, email or overnight services) and postmarked no later than February 15, 2008 to:  The Riceland Rice Scholarship Program, 75-22 37th Avenue, #224 Jackson Heights, NY 11372.  Based in Houston, Texas, Riviana Foods Inc. (www.riviana.com) is one of the largest processors, marketers and distributors of branded and private label rice products in the United States. Principal brands include Mahatma (www.mahatmarice.com), Success (www.successrice.com), Carolina (www.carolinarice.com), WaterMaid (www.watermaidrice.com), River (www.riverrice.com),     S &amp; W (www.s-and-wrice.com) and Gourmet House (www.gourmethouserice.com). Riviana is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Puleva, S.A., the leading Spanish food group, with interests in sugar, dairy, rice and pasta products. Its brands include Puleva dairy products; Azucarera sugar; the Cigala, Brilliante, and Nomen rice brands and Panzani pasta. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Riviana Foods Announces Scholarship Funding]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Education/Riviana_Foods_Announces_Scholarship_Funding-2/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:12:12 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX - Riviana Foods Inc., parent company to Mahatma Rice, announced today that the company will continue its long-standing commitment to education by providing $2,000 scholarships to five outstanding San Francisco - San Jose Metro Area high school seniors.  Nationwide, the 2007-2008 Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program, along with program partner Univision Radio Network, will award $52,000 in educational scholarships to 26 students during special award ceremonies honoring the students and their families in May 2008.&quot;Riviana Foods understands the financial burden that many families face when sending their child to college,&quot; said Alfredo J. Gomez, senior product manager for Mahatma Rice.  &quot;We hope that by helping so many young people reach their dream of a higher education, we can help improve the standards for their families, local communities and our national community.&quot; With college costs on the rise, Gomez urges parents, teachers and guidance counselors to encourage graduating seniors to seek out and apply for scholarship funds such as those presented by Mahatma Rice to help offset higher education expenditures.  &quot;Providing encouragement and support goes a long way in motivating students to develop a mindset that they can be successful,&quot; said Gomez, who has been directing the scholarship program for the past 18 years.To apply, students must complete an application and write an essay of 150 to 250 words, in English or Spanish.  This year's essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Twenty finalists will be chosen from the essays submitted.  A panel of judges will interview finalists and select five winners, based on conciseness, content, originality and grammar.  Application deadline is February 15, 2008.Now in its 20th year, the Mahatma Scholarship program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to 243 alumni who are earning or have earned college degrees.  Recipients have attended such institutions as Dartmouth, Stanford, Brigham Young University, UCLA, USC, University of California at Berkley, M.I.T., Rice University and the University of Miami.  For more information and to download an application form, visit www.Mahatmarice.com/scholarship.Application InformationStudents can obtain information about the Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program three ways:a4By visiting www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship,a4By requesting application forms for the Mahatma Rice Scholarship program from their college advisor; ora4By contacting Marina Gutierrez at KSOL/KSQL and KVVZ/KVVF Radio at 415-733-5721.Mahatma Rice also offers a helpful guide on &quot;How to Write a Winning Essay&quot; that is downloadable at www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship.  Scholarship GuidelinesEligible students must be high school seniors currently attending a San Francisco - San Jose Metro Area Area high school.  Essays of 150 to 250 words, typed or printed clearly, may be submitted in English or Spanish and will be judged on conciseness, creativity, originality and grammar.  The essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Students must include their name at the top of the essay.  Essays must be submitted with a completed application form.  Essays and completed application forms must be sent by regular mail only (no certified mail, email or overnight services) and postmarked no later than February 15, 2008 to:  The Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program, 75-22 37th Avenue, #224 Jackson Heights, NY 11372.  Based in Houston, Texas, Riviana Foods Inc. (www.riviana.com) is one of the largest processors, marketers and distributors of branded and private label rice products in the United States. Principal brands include Mahatma (www.mahatmarice.com), Minute (www.minuterice.com), Success (www.successrice.com), Carolina (www.carolinarice.com), WaterMaid (www.watermaidrice.com), River (www.riverrice.com), S &amp; W  (www.s-and-wrice.com) and Gourmet House (www.gourmethouserice.com). Riviana is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Puleva, S.A., the leading Spanish food group, with interests in sugar, dairy, rice and pasta products. Its brands include Puleva dairy products; Azucarera sugar; La Cigala, Brilliante, and Nomen rice brands and Panzani pasta, as well as New World Pasta Company pasta products, including Ronzoni, San Giorgio, American Beauty, Healthy Harvest, Skinner, Prince, Creamette and Catelli brands. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Riviana Foods Announces Scholarship Funding]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Education/Riviana_Foods_Announces_Scholarship_Funding-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.prcompass.com/Education/Riviana_Foods_Announces_Scholarship_Funding-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:59:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Education</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX - Riviana Foods Inc., parent company to Carolina Rice, announced today that the company will continue its long-standing commitment to education by providing $2,000 scholarships to five outstanding New York/New Jersey Metro Area high school seniors.  Nationwide, the 2007-2008 Carolina Rice Scholarship Program, along with program partner Univision Radio Network, will award $52,000 in educational scholarships to 26 students during special award ceremonies honoring the students and their families in May 2008.&quot;Riviana Foods understands the financial burden that many families face when sending their child to college,&quot; said Alfredo J. Gomez, senior product manager for Carolina Rice.  &quot;We hope that by helping so many young people reach their dream of a higher education, we can help improve the standards for their families, local communities and our national community.&quot; With college costs on the rise, Gomez urges parents, teachers and guidance counselors to encourage graduating seniors to seek out and apply for scholarship funds such as those presented by Carolina Rice to help offset higher education expenditures.  &quot;Providing encouragement and support goes a long way in motivating students to develop a mindset that they can be successful,&quot; said Gomez, who has been directing the scholarship program for the past 18 years.To apply, students must complete an application and write an essay of 150 to 250 words, in English or Spanish.  This year's essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Twenty finalists will be chosen from the essays submitted.  A panel of judges will interview finalists and select five winners, based on conciseness, content, originality and grammar.  Application deadline is February 15, 2008.Now in its 20th year, the Carolina Scholarship program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to 243 alumni who are earning or have earned college degrees.  Recipients have attended such institutions as Dartmouth, Stanford, Brigham Young University, UCLA, USC, University of California at Berkley, M.I.T., Rice University and the University of Miami.  For more information and to download an application form, visit www.carolinarice.com/scholarship. Application InformationStudents can obtain information about the Carolina Rice Scholarship Program three ways:a4By visiting www.carolinarice.com/scholarship,a4By requesting application forms for the Carolina Rice Scholarship program from their college advisor; ora4By contacting Robb Corr at WCAA Radio at 212-310-6000.Carolina Rice also offers a helpful guide on &quot;How to Write a Winning Essay&quot; that is downloadable at www.carolinarice.com/scholarship.  Scholarship GuidelinesEligible students must be high school seniors currently attending a New York/New Jersey Metro Area high school.  Essays of 150 to 250 words, typed or printed clearly, may be submitted in English or Spanish and will be judged on conciseness, creativity, originality and grammar.  The essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Students must include their name at the top of the essay.  Essays must be submitted with a completed application form.  Essays and completed application forms must be sent by regular mail only (no certified mail, email or overnight services) and postmarked no later than February 15, 2008 to:  The Carolina Rice Scholarship Program, 75-22 37th Avenue, #224 Jackson Heights, NY 11372.  Based in Houston, Texas, Riviana Foods Inc. (www.riviana.com) is one of the largest processors, marketers and distributors of branded and private label rice products in the United States. Principal brands include Mahatma (www.mahatmarice.com), Minute (www.minuterice.com), Success (www.successrice.com), Carolina (www.carolinarice.com), WaterMaid (www.watermaidrice.com), River (www.riverrice.com), S &amp; W  (www.s-and-wrice.com) and Gourmet House (www.gourmethouserice.com). Riviana is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Puleva, S.A., the leading Spanish food group, with interests in sugar, dairy, rice and pasta products. Its brands include Puleva dairy products; Azucarera sugar; La Cigala, Brilliante, and Nomen rice brands and Panzani pasta, as well as New World Pasta Company pasta products, including Ronzoni, San Giorgio, American Beauty, Healthy Harvest, Skinner, Prince, Creamette and Catelli brands. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Riviana Foods Announces Scholarship Funding]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Education/Riviana_Foods_Announces_Scholarship_Funding-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:09:40 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston, TX - Riviana Foods Inc., parent company to Mahatma Rice, announced today that the company will continue its long-standing commitment to education by providing $2,000 scholarships to six outstanding Miami high school seniors.  Nationwide, the 2007-2008 Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program, along with program partner Univision Radio Network, will award $52,000 in educational scholarships to 26 students during special award ceremonies honoring the students and their families in May 2008.&quot;Riviana Foods understands the financial burden that many families face when sending their child to college, said Alfredo J. Gomez, senior product manager for Mahatma Rice.  &quot;We hope that by helping so many young people reach their dream of a higher education, we can help improve the standards for their families, local communities and our national community.&quot; With college costs on the rise, Gomez urges parents, teachers and guidance counselors to encourage graduating seniors to seek out and apply for scholarship funds such as those presented by Mahatma Rice to help offset higher education expenditures.  &quot;Providing encouragement and support goes a long way in motivating students to develop a mindset that they can be successful,&quot; said Gomez, who has been directing the scholarship program for the past 18 years.To apply, students must complete an application and write an essay of 150 to 250 words, in English or Spanish.  This year's essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Twenty finalists will be chosen from the essays submitted.  A panel of judges will interview finalists and select six winners, based on conciseness, content, originality and grammar.  Application deadline is February 15, 2008.Now in its 20th year, the Mahatma Scholarship program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to 243 alumni who are earning or have earned college degrees.  Recipients have attended such institutions as Dartmouth, Stanford, Brigham Young University, UCLA, USC, University of California at Berkley, M.I.T., Rice University and the University of Miami.  For more information and to download an application form, visit www.Mahatmarice.com/scholarship.Application InformationStudents can obtain information about the Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program three ways:a4By visiting www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship,a4By requesting application forms for the Mahatma Rice Scholarship program from their college advisor; ora4By contacting Madelaine Lamela at WQBA/WAMR/WRTO Radio at 305-442-7505.Mahatma Rice also offers a helpful guide on &quot;How to Write a Winning Essay&quot; that is downloadable at www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship.  Scholarship GuidelinesEligible students must be high school seniors currently attending a Miami Area high school.  Essays of 150 to 250 words, typed or printed clearly, may be submitted in English or Spanish and will be judged on conciseness, creativity, originality and grammar.  The essay topic is &quot;How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?&quot;  Students must include their name at the top of the essay.  Essays must be submitted with a completed application form.  Essays and completed application forms must be sent by regular mail only (no certified mail, email or overnight services) and postmarked no later than February 15, 2008 to:  The Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program, 75-22 37th Avenue, #224 Jackson Heights, NY 11372.  Based in Houston, Texas, Riviana Foods Inc. (www.riviana.com) is one of the largest processors, marketers and distributors of branded and private label rice products in the United States. Principal brands include Mahatma (www.mahatmarice.com), Minute (www.minuterice.com), Success (www.successrice.com), Carolina (www.carolinarice.com), WaterMaid (www.watermaidrice.com), River (www.riverrice.com), S &amp; W  (www.s-and-wrice.com) and Gourmet House (www.gourmethouserice.com). Riviana is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Puleva, S.A., the leading Spanish food group, with interests in sugar, dairy, rice and pasta products. Its brands include Puleva dairy products; Azucarera sugar; La Cigala, Brilliante, and Nomen rice brands and Panzani pasta, as well as New World Pasta Company pasta products, including Ronzoni, San Giorgio, American Beauty, Healthy Harvest, Skinner, Prince, Creamette and Catelli brands. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ALDEN-HOUSTON CALLING ALL GOBLINS, GHOSTS AND GHOULS]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Food_Beverage/ALDEN-HOUSTON_CALLING_ALL_GOBLINS_GHOSTS_AND_GHOULS/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:09:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Food &amp; Beverage</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - The chills and thrills of October 31 will be in full force when Alden-Houston hosts Houston's hottest haunted happy hour and Halloween bash. Come in costume for a howling good time featuring tunes spun by &quot;Deejay Hannibal Hector,&quot; a complimentary &quot;vampire kiss&quot; and &quot;bites&quot; from the hotel's award-winning *17.  The Haunted Happy Hour at Alden's stylish bar, a+, gets underway at 4 p.m. Gates to the hotel's veranda, where the goblins' get-together will take place, open at 7 p.m.  Wear your best costume and compete for prizes including:a4An overnight stay at Alden-Houston, pre-theater dinner at *17 and a4two tickets to the Alley Theatre's Nov. 3 performance of Arsenic &amp; Old Lacea4Two tickets to a Houston Rockets game and a $100 bar tab at a+a4$100 massage gift cardNo trick, just treats for best-dressed. Costume judging is at 9:00 p.m., razor sharp! Alden-Houston's Halloween soiree is co-sponsored by 002 Houston Magazine and Emerging Leaders.  For more information call 832-200-8800 or contact robbi.abshire@aldenhotels.com.###As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining. Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ALDEN-HOUSTON INTRODUCES a4SO SPORTYa4 PACKAGE]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Food_Beverage/ALDEN-HOUSTON_INTRODUCES_ldquoSO_SPORTYrdquo_PACKAGE/</link>
<comments>http://www.prcompass.com/Food_Beverage/ALDEN-HOUSTON_INTRODUCES_ldquoSO_SPORTYrdquo_PACKAGE/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:03:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - This fall, Alden-Houston announces its &quot;so sporty&quot; package, perfect for any sports fan visiting Houston.  The stylish boutique hotel is conveniently located minutes away from all of Houston's professional sports arenas, including Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans and Houston Livestock Show &amp; Rodeo, Toyota Center, where the Houston Rockets, Comets and Aeros play, and Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros.The &quot;so sporty&quot; package includes:a4pre-game beverage and dinner for two at Alden's stylish lounge, a+, where guests can enjoy pre-game coverage on the lounge's 42&quot; plasma-screen televisionsa4post-game night cap for two at a+ after the gamea4deluxe room accommodationsa4transportation to and from Minute Maid Park or Toyota Center, compliments of Alden's Lincoln Navigator servicea4METRORail transportation to and from Reliant Park, no traffic, no parking!Packages:a4$245 for a deluxe room Monday-Thursdaya4$197 for a deluxe room Friday-SundayAfter enjoying the game, relax for the evening at the luxurious Alden-Houston.  The five-star hotel is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive international wine list.  The hotel's lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with creative signature cocktails. Alden-Houston is just minutes away from Houston's Theatre District and provides special pre-theatre menus and transportation to and from theatre events.For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email robbi.abshire@aldenhotels.com  or call 832-200-8843. ###As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ALDEN-HOUSTON INTRODUCES a4SO PARa4 PACKAGE]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:55:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - This fall, Alden-Houston announces its &quot;so par&quot; package, an unforgettable golf experience coupling the option of two world-class golf courses at Wildcat Golf Club with luxurious accommodations in the heart of downtown Houston. The &quot;so par&quot; package includes:a4Customized Wildcat Golf Club amenity upon arrival, a4One round of golf at Wildcat Golf Club, a4Overnight luxurious accommodations at Alden-Houston a4Complimentary valet parking.  a4Pre-arranged tee times.Packages:a4$385 for a deluxe room and $487 for a suite for double occupancya4$262 for a deluxe room and $362 for a suite for single occupancyWildcat Golf Club is the course of choice for many of Houston's sports franchises, including the Rockets, Astros, Aeros and Dynamos, and provides the perfect venue for a business or personal outing.  After a day on the course, relax in the evening at the luxurious Alden-Houston.  The five-star hotel is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive domestic and international wine list.  The hotel's intimate lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with creative signature cocktails. Alden-Houston is also just minutes away from Houston's Theatre District, as well as Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, Comets and Aeros, and Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans.For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email robbi.abshire@aldenhotels.com  or call 832-200-8843. ###As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ALDEN-HOUSTON INTRODUCES THE a4SO LUCYa4 PACKAGE]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:47:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - Alden-Houston, Houston's finest luxury boutique hotel, rolls out the welcome mat for visitors of Lucy, the world's most famous fossil, in its &quot;so lucy&quot; package, available now through April 20, 2008.  &quot;Lucy's Legacy:  The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia&quot; tells the amazing story of Ethiopia over the past five million years.  Lucy's humanoid skeleton is 3.2 million years old, and now, for the first time, she's being exhibited outside of Ethiopia. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Lucy and incredible artifacts and art that chronicle the rise of mankind and the beautiful culture and religions of Africa's Ethiopia.Included in the &quot;so lucy&quot; $175 package:a4deluxe hotel accommodations, a4two general admission tickets to the exhibit and a4two METRORail tokens for traveling to the Museum District, home to 14 museums, the Houston Zoo, Herman Park and several cafes in the area.Spend the day traveling back in time, then relax in the evening at the luxurious Alden-Houston, located in the heart of downtown Houston. The five-star hotel is home to the award-winning restaurant, *17, offering an enticing variety of New American cuisine, paired with an extensive domestic and international wine list.  The hotel's intimate lounge, a+, provides the perfect end to any day with its creative signature cocktails. Alden-Houston is also just minutes away from Houston's Theatre District, as well as Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, Comets and Aeros, and Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans.For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email robbi.abshire@aldenhotels.com  or call 832-200-8843.###As a member of Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its' five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17's New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[THE TASTING ROOM AND MAXa4S WINE DIVE ANNOUNCE STELLAR LINE UP]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:10:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - As The Houston Cellar Classic draws near, Houston's Premier Week-Long Celebration of Wine and Food is shaping up to include a stellar line up of 27 wine and food events destined to bring people from around the country to the City of Houston. The Cellar Classic is scheduled to take place October 29th through November 4th, 2007.  A portion of the proceeds from the week's events will benefit Houston Grand Opera.&quot;Without question, Houston is a cosmopolitan city with a tremendous food and wine culture,&quot; said Jonathan Horowitz, co-owner of The Tasting Room and director for the festival,  &quot;but from a national culinary perspective, the city is  quite underappreciated.&quot;  Horowitz said the goal of the Cellar Classic is to create a nationally-recognized wine and food event that helps put Houston on the map as a culinary destination, &quot;so others will gain a greater respect and appreciation for what we enjoy in our own backyard everyday.&quot;  The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau also is lending its support to help promote the event and the city's food scene to tourists and residents alike.In addition to naming Houston Grand Opera as the event's charitable beneficiary, The Tasting Room and MAX's Wine Dive are also partnering with The Granduca hotel, which will be offering special room rates for out of town visitors.  Horowitz also announced the following Event Updates:a4Dinner to the Max - A Texas-themed culinary extravaganza at MAX's Wine Dive featuring Texas Monthly Food Editor Pat Sharpe and Texas' own Inwood Estates Vineyards wine paired with an All-Texas menu.a4Riedel Crystal Demonstration and Wine Tasting at TTR Uptown Park - featuring a presentation and discussion by Maximilian Riedel.a4Grillin' and Chillin' Patio Party at TTR Lounge in Midtown - featuring Food Network Celebrity Chef Joey Altman.a4Sommelier Smackdown at TTR Uptown Park - Houston's greatest restaurant and wine bar sommeliers compete for &quot;Best of the Best.&quot;a4Dessert &amp; Dessert Wine Pairing - Featuring desserts created by *17's Pastry Chef extraordinaire, Rebecca Masson, recently named Houston's &quot;Best Pastry Chef.&quot; a4The Grand Tasting Experience at TTR Uptown Park - the true cornerstone of the Cellar Classic, this afternoon-long indoor and outdoor event includes a tasting of more than 100 wines, food tastings from Houston's best restaurants, live music and more.  General admission and VIP passes are available.  Restaurant participants include: Bistro Lancaster, Bistro Moderne, Quattro, Farrago, Flemings, Glass Wall, Houston Art Institute, Houston Dairy Maids, Max's Wine Dive, Mockingbird Bistro, Monsoon, The Oceanaire, Polo's Signature, Shade, Strip House, Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen, The Tasting Room and Taverna.a4The Taste of Uptown Park Farmer's Market - The first of its kind in the Galleria/Uptown Park District.  Enjoy a glass of wine while sampling fresh produce, cheeses, chocolates, breads and much more from numerous Texas purveyors.  Vendor booths will be set up indoors and outdoors.a4St. Arnold's Beer &amp; Cheese Tasting at TTR Lounge in Midtown - Featuring locally-brewed handcrafted beers paired with artisanal cheese from the Houston Dairy Maidsa4&quot;How to Blind-Taste Like a Master Sommelier&quot; - featuring a discussion and tasting by Master Sommelier Bob Bath.a4Dinner to the Max II - Featuring Master Sommelier Bob Bath and some of his favorite wines paired with a tasting menu inspired by his experiences in New Zealand.For a detailed schedule of events and more information, please visit www.houstoncellarclassic.com. To purchase tickets, please visit www.localwineevents.com/Houston-wine.  For hotel information visit www.granduca.com.###The Tasting Room (tastingroomwines.com), TTR Gourmet (ttrgourmet.com), TTR Lounge and MAX's Wine Dive (Maxswinedive.com) are owned and operated by Lasco Enterprises, headquartered in Houston, Texas. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DESSERT GALLERY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH GREAT AMERICAN BAKE SALE]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:28:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Houston - Dessert Gallery will celebrate the grand opening of its third, and newest, location at 2260 Lone Star Drive in Sugar Land Town Square on November 16, 2007 by sponsoring the &quot;Great American Bake Sale,&quot; a campaign created by the nationwide non-profit hunger organization, Share Our Strength. The bake sale is scheduled to take place at Sugar Land Town Square Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m., before and during the center's &quot;Smooth Jazz On the Square&quot; series. Proceeds will support after-school and summer feeding programs for children.&quot;I can't imagine what it would be like to go hungry,&quot; said Sara Brook, owner of Dessert Gallery. &quot;Much less toexperience hunger as a small child. Our goal is to raise money to help feed these children in our community, and what better way to do this than an old-fashioned bake sale?&quot; According to Brook, Dessert Gallery's &quot;Great American Bake Sale&quot; will include several dessert stations set up around Sugar Land Town Square Center. Tables will be heaped with All-American, rich, buttery desserts including decadent brownies and chocolate chunk cookies, pecan pie bars, cupcakes and more. Cash donations will also be collected for Share Our Strength during the event.For more information visit www.dessertgallery.com. For more information about Share Our Strength's national&quot;Great American Bake Sale,&quot; visit www.strength.org.Founded in 1995, Dessert Gallery is Houston's premier dessert bakery. Dessert Gallery in the Upper Kirby District is located at 3200 Kirby Drive. Dessert Gallery in the Galleria area is located at 1616 Post Oak Blvd.. Dessert Gallery in Sugar Land is located at 2260 Lone Star Drive in Sugar Land Town Square. For menus and other information, visit www.dessertgallery.com###Note to Editors: High quality store and product images are available for your use. Please contact KimberlyPark at kpark@kimberlypark.com or 713-660-9567. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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