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GO GREEN FOR HAPPY HOUR
Whether you skipped lunch and are experiencing a late afternoon slump or just need to relax with friends before the commute home from work , HS Green , located at 5092 Richmond Ave ., now offers happy hour relief Monday through Friday from 3-7pm . The wine list at the neighborhood favorite has been expanded to include selections from major wine regions around the globe and the beer menu now sports 14 brews , featuring locally produced favorites such as 8th Wonder and Saint Arnold . At $ 3 per beer and $ 5 for wines by-the-glass , it ’ s hard to resist sampling a few . Bar bites and small plates range from $ 2.50 –$ 6 and feature nourishing snacks along with a few guilty pleasures . Nibble on a cheese plate with three cheeses , fruit , nuts and flatbread or the crave-worthy fried pickles and jalapenos with jalapeno ranch dip . www . hsgreen . menu
IT ’ S A SNAP
Snappy Salads has opened its third Houston location at 1000 Main . 1000 Main is connected directly to the Downtown Tunnel System and located in front of the Main Street Square MetroRail Stop . Snappy Salads has proven that even salad-hating people will change their minds after trying their top-selling Grilled Avocado Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette . The new Riced Cauliflower Salad and the nutrient-dense Bam Bam Salad also have allowed Snappy Salads ’ guests the opportunity to discover that healthy and nutritious food can be satisfying . “ Houstonians have been so supportive of our growth in this market that we decided to continue our expansion here ,“ said Chris Dahlander , founder . “ We ’ re looking forward to converting more Houstonians into ‘ Snapsters ’ with our satisfying and craveable salads .” www . snappysalads . com
BEERFEST POURS INTO TOWN
Goode Company Restaurants is preparing to launch the inaugural Goode Company Beerfest on Saturday , April 21 , in its newly expanded Backyard at Goode Company Armadillo Palace . Guests can expect live music , sunshine and beer provided by a variety of Texas-based breweries , including Back Pew Brewing Company , Bakfish Brewing Company , Spoetzl Brewing , Oasis Texas Brewing Company , 11 Below , 8th Wonder Brewery , Holler Brewing Co ., No Label Brewing Co ., Deep Ellum and Great Heights Brewing Company . Singer songwriter The Mighty Orq will open the day ’ s festivities with an acoustic set at 12pm , followed by a closing set by Nathan Bonnes at 7pm . General admission is $ 30 and a portion of the proceeds will go to CCA to benefit local marine habitat , fisheries and restoration projects . www . thearmadillopalace . com
10 LOCAL | 4 . 2018