1. The Gumbo Diner, on Galveston’s Seawall, has fresh beignets!2013 © debora smail


    The Gumbo Diner, on Galveston’s Seawall, has fresh beignets!


    2013 © debora smail

  2. Mr. DJ Sun at Triniti Restaurant -  Houston, TexasBrunching was never so cool…2013 © debora smail

    Mr. DJ Sun at Triniti Restaurant -  Houston, Texas
    Brunching was never so cool…


    2013 © debora smail

  3. shiver… hanging from tree limb & connected to car roof - almost walked into this web while unloading my gear from the car trunk. web spun in less than 3 hours. nature is amazing. the carnivorous female waits patiently for her next catch.Common name: Tropical Orb Weaver Spider Scientific name: Eriophora Ravilla (C. L. Koch) (Arachnida: Araneae: Araneidae)2013 © debora smail

    shiver…

    hanging from tree limb & connected to car roof - almost walked into this web while unloading my gear from the car trunk.
    web spun in less than 3 hours. nature is amazing.

    the carnivorous female waits patiently for her next catch.


    Common name: Tropical Orb Weaver Spider
    Scientific name: Eriophora Ravilla (C. L. Koch) (Arachnida: Araneae: Araneidae)



    2013 © debora smail

  4. Brooklyn Athletic Club - 601 Richmond Ave - Houston, Texas

    photo 4: The Clubhouse Burger - Grilled Hereford Beef • Green Tomato/Jalapeño Jam, Slow Dough Bun

    photo 5: Chef Jeff’s Baked Mac N’ Cheese - Braised Short Ribs • Roasted Mushrooms/Peppers • American/Redneck Cheddar Cheeses • Herbed Bread Crumb Crust

    photo 8: Porkobuco Roasted Brussels Sprouts/Mushrooms • Potato/Bacon Hash • Pecans • Grapefruit Gremolata • Red Wine Pan Gravy

    photo 9: Gnocchi - in house, made fresh daily


    2013 © debora smail

     

  5. Did you know that Etoile has one of the best burgers in town?
Their 8 oz. House Ground Burger, melted gruyère, tomato confit served with choice of salad or pommes frites.

2013 © debora smail

    Did you know that Etoile has one of the best burgers in town?

    Their 8 oz. House Ground Burger, melted gruyère, tomato confit served with choice of salad or pommes frites.

    2013 © debora smail

  6. day breaks | outside San antonio, texas #train #travel #texas #amtrak

    day breaks | outside San antonio, texas #train #travel #texas #amtrak

  7. in between there and nowhere | west texas near the rio grande

2013 © debora smail

    in between there and nowhere | west texas near the rio grande

    2013 © debora smail

  8. Waugh Bridge Bat Colony  /  Mexican Free-Tailed BatsThere are 300,000+ living under the Waugh Bridge.Their lifespan is on average 13 years. Bats eat insects, fruit and nectar. Bats are gentle animals and will not harm you if left alone.  Females give birth to a single baby, or pup, each spring.2013 © debora smail

    Waugh Bridge Bat Colony  /  Mexican Free-Tailed Bats

    There are 300,000+ living under the Waugh Bridge.
    Their lifespan is on average 13 years.
    Bats eat insects, fruit and nectar.
    Bats are gentle animals and will not harm you if left alone.  
    Females give birth to a single baby, or pup, each spring.

    2013 © debora smail

  9. Cassoulet “Toulousain” white beans, pork, sausage and duck stew.
Etoile Cuisine et Bar - http://etoilecuisine.com2013 © debora smail

    Cassoulet “Toulousain” white beans, pork, sausage and duck stew.

    Etoile Cuisine et Bar - http://etoilecuisine.com

    2013 © debora smail

  10. Fostering beautiful *Oreo* and looking for her forever & ever home! 2.5 year old Female / Boston Terrier + Pit Bull / Sweetheart / Gets along with other Dogs, Cats & Children / Shy but super smart / Houston area  You can tell she has been severely abused by the way she responds to quick movements and louder voices. BUT she is very loving and only wants that in return.  Contact me if you or someone you know would love to adopt Oreo!

    Fostering beautiful *Oreo* and looking for her forever & ever home!

    2.5 year old Female / Boston Terrier + Pit Bull / Sweetheart / Gets along with other Dogs, Cats & Children / Shy but super smart / Houston area

    You can tell she has been severely abused by the way she responds to quick movements and louder voices. BUT she is very loving and only wants that in return.

    Contact me if you or someone you know would love to adopt Oreo!

  11.  

    Client: Del Frisco’s Grille - Houston, Texas

    Interiors / Exteriors
    2013 © debora smail

  12. My first rose of the spring! ‘Morden Blush’ So pretty. I am excited to see this plant mature they look a lot like Peonies. Need to transplant to a permanent bed soon.2013 © debora smail

    My first rose of the spring! ‘Morden Blush’
    So pretty. I am excited to see this plant mature they look a lot like Peonies. Need to transplant to a permanent bed soon.

    2013 © debora smail

  13. lucinda williams - ventura

    moon over the gulf coast / corpus christi

    2013 © debora smail

  14. For the love of neglected and in need animals.

    My donation to South Texas College of Law’s silent auction is a
    14”X14” signed artist Giclée print # 02/50 titled “inked bird
    printed on 200lb acid free Saunders Waterford watercolor paper with custom white cotton rag board and framed in a 17”x17” black hardwood with Tru Vue® Museum Glass.

    The silent auction will be in the lobby of the
    South Texas College of Law Downtown
    1303 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002  
    (713) 659-8040 

    Starting February 20th and hanging until March 6th 2013.
    the proceeds will benefit  Animal Law ClinicSNAP, & Caring Critters (therapy dogs).

    The Animal Law Clinic at South Texas College of Law (the first Animal Law Clinic in the State of Texas) allowing law students the opportunity
    to assist in cases ranging from animal cruelty and regulation, to assisting local non-profit animal shelters and rescues within Harris County.

     

    2013 © debora smail

  15. persian chicken salad - sparrow bar + cookshop

2013 © debora smail

    persian chicken salad - sparrow bar + cookshop


    2013 © debora smail