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Welcoming back IABC Houston to Brennan’s of Houston

Brennan’s Rebuilding 2008-2010

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The Schipul team is honored to sponsor this month’s IABC Houston luncheon featuring the H-E-B corporate communication team.

If you are not familiar with IABC (the International Association of Business Communicators), they are a great networking and teaching organization with chapters all across the United States.   In fact, you may have even seen some of the Schipulites speak there before!

While the luncheon topic and speakers are going to be amazing this month, what has really got us excited is that this month will be IABC’s grand return to Brennan’s of Houston (disclosure: a client) after the tragic fire in 2008.

Talk about the ultimate phoenix story, Brennan’s was closed after standing for generations as one of Houston’s most recognizable culinary landmarks.   After months of re-building, it has returned as lovely, classy and delicious as ever.   We are honored to be a part of a very special day for both IABC Houston and Brennan’s.   Nothing goes together quite like Creole and Communicators, please say hello to one of the Schipul gang if you attend!

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Friday Fun Post: Houston Restaurant Week at Brennan’s

As a transplant to Houston, I have a long list of restaurants I have yet to try. Brennan’s is a Schipul client, and also extremely high on that list.

With reservations moving quickly in the first months since the February reopening and my budget going to other things lately, I hadn’t taken the plunge. Until last night for Restaurant Week.

Restaurant Week

Restaurant “Week” is a bit of a misnomer, the event actually lasts for the 3 weeks from August 1- August 21. Local restaurants offer a $35 three course dinner, with $5 of your meal cost going directly to the Houston Food Bank (the event is completely organized by volunteers, so every penny goes to the cause). New this year is the $20 two course lunch, with $3 going to the food bank. Eat great food with great friends for a great cause? Sign me up!

Brennan’s

It’s beautiful inside, somehow classic and modern at the same time, and it feels very posh when the waiter points to the corner table next to you with the high backed yellow armchairs and says “that’s where George H.W. Bush likes to sit when he comes.” The staff was fantastic, and the food was delicious.

I was dining with a group of LSU alums who know their Cajun food, so it was great to see them gush over the Bread Pudding and Pralines. For me, the sweet things stole the show – the peaches and candied pecans in my salad, the pecan crust on my fish, and the Bananas Foster (prepared table side with a huge impressive flame).

Brennan’s Restaurant Week Menu

1st
Turtle Soup Au Sherry
Cooper Farms Peach Salad
Summer Tomato Salad

2nd
Pecan Crusted Gulf Fish
Black Grouper & Local Field Peas
Tournedos of Beef

3rd
Texas Blueberry Shortcake
Creole Bread Pudding Soufflé
Traditional Bananas Foster

Don’t worry, it’s not too late!

You have until August 21 to enjoy Restaurant Week. Check out houstonrestaurantweek.com for participating restaurants and menus, and make a reservation now at a restaurant you’ve always wanted to try!

Happy dining!
~ Qcait

http://www.houstonrestaurantweek.com/Menus-2010-A_through_L.htm