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Wifes 50th in Houston.....Update with review!
Posted on 7/31/24 at 8:56 am
Posted on 7/31/24 at 8:56 am
Skydiving booked. Dinner at Mastro’s and staying at the grand Duca Hotel. Have a 2024 Corvette rented for one day. Will be there Thursday through Sunday. Any other ideas?
Rented a Vette from Turo. Car was amazing.
She had no clue about the skydiving. She did awesome and the staff and instructors at Spaceland Skydiving were absolutely great. I highly recommend everyone doing this at least once in your life.
Back on the ground safe!
Had a room at the Hotel Granduca. It was a stellar experience!
Had dinner at Mastro's Saturday night. Amazing service. We definitely felt out of place though. Rolls Royces, Bentley's and Ferrari's in the parking lot. Wife had a A5 Japanese Wagyu tenderloin which was exquisite. Very expensive night. Plus a bottle Caymus 50.
The trip was crazy! Spent way to much money....but you only turn 50 once. It's like turning 21 again except with money!
Rented a Vette from Turo. Car was amazing.
She had no clue about the skydiving. She did awesome and the staff and instructors at Spaceland Skydiving were absolutely great. I highly recommend everyone doing this at least once in your life.
Back on the ground safe!
Had a room at the Hotel Granduca. It was a stellar experience!
Had dinner at Mastro's Saturday night. Amazing service. We definitely felt out of place though. Rolls Royces, Bentley's and Ferrari's in the parking lot. Wife had a A5 Japanese Wagyu tenderloin which was exquisite. Very expensive night. Plus a bottle Caymus 50.
The trip was crazy! Spent way to much money....but you only turn 50 once. It's like turning 21 again except with money!
This post was edited on 8/6/24 at 8:41 am
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Posted on 7/31/24 at 9:01 am to Potchafa
Drive that Vette thru Memorial Park, the Zoo area, Downtown, Uptown Houston, The Heights area and stop at BB's for Louisiana shrimp and a cold beer. Enjoy!! 
Posted on 7/31/24 at 9:46 am to Potchafa
Not a fan of Mastros; Went twice; One time with a group of co-workers and the second time with a group of friends. Both times, nobody liked their steaks. If going for steaks, there's plenty of better options like B&B Butchers, Pappa's Steakhouse, Steak 48, etc.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 12:17 pm to phoshizzle
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If going for steaks, there's plenty of better options like B&B Butchers, Pappa's Steakhouse
Agree with this. My suggestion is switch to B&B.
Also go to an Astros game if they are in town. If you have time, driving that ‘vet down to Galveston and hanging out on The Strand for a couple hours would be pretty fun.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 5:15 am to Potchafa
Granduca is a great hotel. They have really good cocktails at the bar. My wife and I personally like their food and appetizers. It’s one of the more relaxing places to stay and usually on Saturdays they have a pianist play. Possibly Friday as well.
It sounds like you love your wife and are definitely rolling out the red carpet. Congrats for being a good husband. Cheers to your weekend!
It sounds like you love your wife and are definitely rolling out the red carpet. Congrats for being a good husband. Cheers to your weekend!
Posted on 8/1/24 at 5:51 am to Potchafa
Emilia's Havana for drinks
Have dinner @ Turner's (right below it) then go upstairs for a true prohibition-style speakeasy experience.... super cool
Live cuban music, tiny bar, perfect date spot
Have dinner @ Turner's (right below it) then go upstairs for a true prohibition-style speakeasy experience.... super cool
Live cuban music, tiny bar, perfect date spot
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:19 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I always laugh when i see that Turner's has a $32 turkey sandwich.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 2:57 pm to Mr Sausage
Don’t order it
But had the best steak of my life there
But had the best steak of my life there
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:32 pm to Potchafa
Drive down to San Leon and go to Pier 6…work in a lunch at Clark’s…caviar service at Little’s Oyster Bar.
Posted on 8/2/24 at 9:52 am to skewbs
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Agree with this. My suggestion is switch to B&B.
Also go to an Astros game if they are in town. If you have time, driving that ‘vet down to Galveston and hanging out on The Strand for a couple hours would be pretty fun.
I do love B&B Butchers. It's my favorite steakhouse in Houston. But if I were really doing it up big, I'd choose Steak 48 or Georgia James.
I also love the Astros and was a former season ticket holder, but does his WIFE love the Astros.
Does your wife love cool cars and want to ride about in a brand new Vette or is that more of a present and cool thing for the OP? I'd rather have a spa day at the hotel or a cabana at the hotel by the pool.
Posted on 8/2/24 at 4:18 pm to LaLadyinTx
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I do love B&B Butchers. It's my favorite steakhouse in Houston. But if I were really doing it up big, I'd choose Steak 48 or Georgia James.
Then you definitely need to go check out Turner’s, it is the same owner as B&B.
Super romantic, male piano player and a female jazz singer, inside it is it is dimly lit and intimate for A great date! Only about 15 small tables
I am not talking about Turner’s cut, that is a new upscale steakhouse from the same owner, I’m talking about just Turners.
This post was edited on 8/2/24 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 8/4/24 at 4:00 pm to Potchafa
Segreto Lounge… it’s literally right by Mastro’s steakhouse
They have a pretty strict dress code, so if you guys are dressing up it will be a pretty cool spot to go have cocktails after dinner. It is super sexy inside.
They have a pretty strict dress code, so if you guys are dressing up it will be a pretty cool spot to go have cocktails after dinner. It is super sexy inside.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 3:24 pm to Potchafa
Great job and congratulations on the whole experience. I love when a man values his wife and spoils her like you did. Seriously kudos to you. The pictures were cool.
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Posted on 8/6/24 at 4:01 pm to Potchafa
Spaceland was a great idea if you are willing to skydive. I have only heard stellar reviews about them and their instructors. Unfortunately, I'm too much of a pansy to skydive.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 8:42 pm to Potchafa
that’s awesome
Posted on 8/6/24 at 8:55 pm to cgrand
I’m never jumping out of an airplane
Posted on 8/7/24 at 7:28 am to nicholastiger
I thought the same. Ive repelled from blackhawks in the military. But jumping from a plane was completely “Holy shite” moment for both of us!
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