Archive for March, 2015

“Houston Forever” by Mike Unger


Posted in Events, MKT BAR, News

This exhibition features a series of images from around Houston that capture the confluence of new/old and sharp/bright/dull that exemplifies Houston. Unger’s work explores the juxtaposition of color, age, texture, geometry, time and space across a variety of scales. “Houston Forever” is an exhibition of the integration of Houston’s gritty landscape, time and light.

Additional photography can be viewed here

All artwork will be available for purchase. Exhibition organized by Charisse Weston.

EXHIBITION: April 8 – May 28, 2015
OPENING RECEPTION: Meet the artist, Wednesday, April 8, 7-9PM.
COST: Free admission. Food, drinks and all artwork will be available for purchase.

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Easter Specials


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Easter Specials

Beginning Friday, April 3, 2015, Phoenicia Specialty Foods & MKT BAR will offer YUMMY! Easter food specials and holiday-themed treats all weekend long.

Highlights from the menu include Braised Leg of Lamb, Smoked Salmon Pizza and Challah French Toast for MKT Weekend Brunch, along with classic a’la carte brunch favorites such as Hill Country Fried Chicken & Waffles, Piperade with Eggs and more.Toast the occasion with a refreshing Pomegranate Mimosa, Sake Bloody Mary or a bottle of bubbly, complete with live music on Sunday.

Then get hopping on your Easter shopping at Phoenicia Specialty Foods. With YUMMY! Phoenicia-exclusive, limited-edition imported Italian dark chocolate Easter eggs, house-made Challah bread with baked eggs and braided sweet breads, Artisan chocolates and more, Phoenicia is a one-stop Easter shop-til-you-drop spot.

MKT Brunch makes every bunny feel like a V.I.Peep, available Saturday-Sunday, April 4-5 10AM-3PM. Enjoy live music from the talented Boodah and His Painted Jazz Band during brunch from noon-3PM.

Also, savor these Easter specials from Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5:

Green Bean and Chickpea Salad $8
with goat cheese

Braised Leg of Lamb $18
with holiday couscous and grilled kale

Smoked Salmon Pizza $12
with asparagus, capers, lemon zest and dill havarti

Challah French Toast $9 
with caramel pecan sauce

Chiffon Easter Basket Dessert $7
Crispy vanilla bean meringue filled with a diplomat cream topped with spring mixed berries

Make any dish eggsceptionally YUMMY! by pairing it with a signature coffee or gelato, hoppy craft beers, mimosas, white sangria or other refreshing cocktail of your choice, such as our:

Basil Rita
fresh basil steeped in simple syrup & lime juice, finished with sparkling wine, seltzer & chopped basil, with a salted rim

Raspberry MKT Mojito
raspberry simple syrup & mint, shaken with apple juice & our house rosé

Sangria Blanca
seasonal berries, fruit & citrus marinated overnight w/ our sommelier’s white wine blend | Carafe offered

Pomegranate Mimosa
light & effervescent pomegranate juice with Prosecco sparkling wine | Carafe offered