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11 places to sip sober this Dry January

Here are 11 places to visit for individuals looking to participate in Dry January or simply try a new mocktail.

Good God, Nadine’s: Starting in January, the bar will debut four zero-proof mocktails for $12. The drinks were designed to be anti-inflammatory and refreshing, including flavors such as cacao nut milk, elderberry, lavender and cardamom. 

  • 33 Waugh Drive, Houston


Coppa Osteria
: Located in Rice Village, the Italian restaurant offers several zero-proof beverages, including a grapefruit spritz with pineapple rosemary puree, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and sparkling water. 

  • 5210 Morningside Drive, Houston


Azumi: 
The Japanese restaurant in River Oaks is featuring two zero-proof beverages: Matcha Colada and Boketto. Priced at $14, the Matcha Colada includes matcha, coconut, pineapple and lime for a tropical-meets-tea taste. Meanwhile, the Boketto offers Seedlip Garden, jasmine green tea, cucumber and yuzu, a tart East Asian citrus fruit.

  • 4444 Westheimer Road, Ste. G-130, Houston

 
In Your Neighborhood
Italian restaurant off Montrose Boulevard permanently closes

After five years of business, Fiori chef Alessio Vitale announced his leave from the restaurant. 

The details: Known for being both a restaurant and a floral boutique, Fiori served authentic Italian cuisine. Popular menu items included the amatriciana, lasagna and cacio e pepe. 

Quote of note: “After more than five years of this incredible adventure, the time has come to move forward by taking a step back: the time to spend more moments with my family and with myself,” he wrote. “I'm ready for new challenges, just as I was when I first arrived here in Houston.”

  • 4315 Montrose Blvd., Houston

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Houston  |  Jan. 2, 8 p.m.

Goth Night

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Houston  |  Jan. 3-18, 8:30 a.m.

Run Houston

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Jan. 3, 9-11 a.m.  |  POST, 401 Franklin St., Houston

Coffee and Cars at POST

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Spring  |  Jan. 3, 3-7 p.m.

Old Town Spring Market

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New Caney  |  Jan. 4 and 18, 11 a.m.

New Caney Community Market

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Tomball  |  Jan. 4, 4 p.m.

Beatles tribute

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Latest Education News
Q&A: Lone Star College’s chief mental health officer, Shantha Stokes, discusses her role, new initiatives

In June, Lone Star College hired Shantha Stokes as its new chief mental health officer. In an interview with Community Impact, Stokes reflected on the challenges and successes she's faced during her first year, as well as the new initiatives planned for next semester. 

More details: Some of the questions asked by Community Impact include: 

  • What are your responsibilities as Lone Star College’s chief mental health officer?
  • What initiatives does Lone Star College have currently to prioritize faculty and student mental health?
  • What challenges have you faced, if any, and what do you hope to accomplish next semester?

 
Stay In The Know
United Airlines now offering route to Tepic, Mexico, out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport

United Airlines launched its first nonstop service route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tepic, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, on Dec. 20, according to a Dec. 22 news release.

The details: With the addition of the route, IAH will now serve as the sole U.S. destination out of the Tepic International Airport, according to the news release. The new route operates once a week on Saturdays, with seasonal service available from mid-December to mid-August. It provides direct access to the Riviera Nayarit region, according to the news release. With the addition of Tepic, United now serves 24 destinations in Mexico and 52 destinations across Latin America from IAH, the news release states.

Also of note: At William P. Hobby Airport, travelers moving through the Central Concourse now have a new sit-down dining option with the December opening of the Yard House, according to a Dec. 22 news release.

 

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