Porchman

Lesbian bar? (not joking).

Probably not. Monica Pope and her partner are the proprietors, and may have adopted the name with some play on words.

Should be great. Her focus on regional provisons would combine well with a more laid back dive (not that T'afia is all that formal).

With this and Benjy's new location hitting the strip, I'm one happy camper.

I think lighting the the tops of DT's buildings would be best - not just with little the little twinkle lights or neon, but in ways that accent the architecture in a tasteful manor. Of course, the effect would diminished on a muggy, hazy night. Hmm...

...And in the field of image-conscious cities, here's what Cleveland has done...

From what I could see from the newscast, I believe it's the bungalow immediately south of the former Mormon church that has been converted (so to speak) to a residence.

The head of PR/Development at Bufalo Bayou Partnership told me several weeks ago that they are moving ahead with the project. Level 1: Canoe rental. Level 2: Partnership offices (currently housed on Vine Street). Level 3 and Roof: Event space. I'm looking forward to seeing it.