VelvetJ Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I thought I would start a thread where people could just ask random questions and hope someone can answer them. I couldn't really think of a place to ask this particular question, so I decided to create a place. Here goes. What exactly are the alcohol laws in Houston with regard to public consumption? If a friend and I wanted to have a picnic in Hermann Park and we wanted to pack wine glasses and a bottle of wine to go along with our lunch, could we do so? The last thing I would want is to have a police officer ruin a great picnic. That would be worse than ants . Would anyone happen to know the answer to this? On another note, can anyone recommend a really good mayonnaise other than the typical Helmann's/Miracle Whip, and where could I find it in Houston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 regarding parks in general, this is a good place to start: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ParkRulesReg.html and i like this idea for a thread...good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto250us Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I thought I would start a thread where people could just ask random questions and hope someone can answer them. I couldn't really think of a place to ask this particular question, so I decided to create a place. Here goes.What exactly are the alcohol laws in Houston with regard to public consumption? If a friend and I wanted to have a picnic in Hermann Park and we wanted to pack wine glasses and a bottle of wine to go along with our lunch, could we do so? The last thing I would want is to have a police officer ruin a great picnic. That would be worse than ants . Would anyone happen to know the answer to this? On another note, can anyone recommend a really good mayonnaise other than the typical Helmann's/Miracle Whip, and where could I find it in Houston? You can't have glass in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Most parks will have a sign that says No Alcoholic Beverages. Whenever we go to Miller Outdoor for a show we always bring wine, as do many others. Though glass is prohibited, many people have bottles. we usually have plastic glasses and leave the bottle in a bag. I've never noticed the No Alcohol sign at Hermann, mostly just the smaller parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 You can't have glass in the park. Yeah I was about to say the same thing because I have heard similar. Time to get those gas station wine glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Just by a couple of bottles of Thunderbird, and leave it wrapped in the paper sacks, the cops will probably mistake you for bums and not bother you at all. MMMmmmmmmmmmmm.........nothing like warm wine with a screw cap wrapped in a paperbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 yeah, usually they'll say, but if you're really interested (and want more than the other link i posted), here is the code of ordinances - chapter 32 is for parks http://www.houstontx.gov/codes/chapters31to35.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetJ Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks for the links sevfiv. You may have saved me from going to jail . I guess we will be purchasing those plasic red cups and hope skwatra is correct about there not being any "No Alcohol Permitted" signs in Hermann Park. Anyone have any mayo suggestions for me? There seems to be all sorts of mustards in the supermarkets but the mayonnaise selections are very limited. I need a good quality mayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 no problemo for mayonnaise...hmm...try something foreign - french ideally (whole foods/central market maybe?) i dunno, just a shot in the dark... on the other hand, i would not recommend this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Anyone know of a grocery store which stocks Nance's Sharp & Creamy Mustard?Kroger used to carry it, but can't find it now....Also, looking for Jolt Cola and Zweigle's White Hots - and yes, I've tried Spec's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Anyone know of a grocery store which stocks Nance's Sharp & Creamy Mustard?Kroger used to carry it, but can't find it now....Also, looking for Jolt Cola and Zweigle's White Hots - and yes, I've tried Spec's.I want to say they carry Jolt at the Exxon on Kingsland and 99, I will double check for you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppahop Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 yeah, usually they'll say, but if you're really interested (and want more than the other link i posted), here is the code of ordinances - chapter 32 is for parks http://www.houstontx.gov/codes/chapters31to35.html Kroger carries Blue Plate mayo from New Orleans. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashikaga Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 no problemofor mayonnaise...hmm...try something foreign - french ideally (whole foods/central market maybe?) i dunno, just a shot in the dark... on the other hand, i would not recommend this: I'd like to tour a factory where they make those condiments in a plastic packet. I'd like to see how the ketchup/mayonaisse/mustard, etc., are put in and are sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'd like to tour a factory where they make those condiments in a plastic packet. I'd like to see how the ketchup/mayonaisse/mustard, etc., are put in and are sealed. well, until then, you may enjoy this site...i found it several years ago, and it keeps on growing! condiment packet museum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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