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Should you ever find yourself in Houston, Texas there are two things that cannot be missed… Robert Sakowitz and The St. Regis!

First and foremost, Robert Sakowitz is one of the most entertaining people that I have ever met.   The Sakowitz family is legendary throughout Houston, and the State of Texas for their ultra high-end trend setting family owned department stores, Sakowitz.  Although the stores closed during the 1980’s oil bust, Robert remains a celebrity of sorts — his marketing savvy and appreciation for the extravagant comprise the essence of this Renaissance man.  Lunch with Robert is always a treat… he is the type of person you remember for a lifetime although you only met him for a few minutes.

Second, The St. Regis is a five star boutique hotel located between River Oaks and the Galleria.   This wonderful property features The Remington Restaurant’s ‘envelope-pushing’ dishes including only the freshest of sea foods, meats and vegetables.  The décor in this restaurant is light, airy and features outdoor seating when weather permits.  

Although I rarely order a salad as an entree, The Remington Restaurant offers a terrific mixed greens feature that pleases this meat & potatoes guy.    The crowning glory to this salad was an awesome homemade dressing laced with robust herbs.   I ate every bite!   

For me, a visit to Houston is the not the same without this particular combination!