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PERFECT PAIRS
SOME PAIRS JUST CAN’T BE TOPPED. Take steak and lobster, for example. Put
these two indulgences on a plate (especially stacked) and just about
everyone is happy. But why stop there? How about a pair? Out is the old
pairing of a bold, deep red cabernet or a glass of champagne with the
classic that is surf ’n turf. In is the gin-based signature cocktail, “The
Whimsical,” elegantly paired with the surf ’n turf from Houston’s most
whimsical steakhouse, Mr. Peeples.

Surely you have heard of Mr. Peeples. In the event that you somehow
haven’t, you’ve probably seen it if you have been near Midtown lately.

THE BRIGHT LIGHTS, THE UMBRELLAS AND OPEN FLAMES ON THAT PATIO JUST OUTSIDE
OF DOWNTOWN CALLING FOR YOUR ATTENTION, THAT’S MR. PEEPLES. Inside the
lights and bold colors, graffiti, chandeliers, dj booth … it’s like a fantasy
land in here. But the fantasy is just for looks; reality is it’s actually an awesome restaurant. Great news – we have it on good authority a revamped
menu will be out soon, and be on the lookout for brunch returning in
January. Word to the wise, don’t forget they have a dress code!

By Mike Cook | Photography by Kennon Evett

What a pair. Look at that
picture. The Whimsical, in its
beautiful liquid form, is a heck
of a good drink.
Bombay Sapphire Gin,
St. Germain liqueur (elderflower) and Domaine de
Canton liqueur (ginger)
finished with champagne and
a twist! A few of these will get
you hammered, but one or
two? Enjoy! The bite of the gin
and the Canton liqueur bring
out the exceptional flavor of
the bone-in (yes, bone-in), certified Angus, prime filet. And
wouldn’t you know it, it
complements the sweet
distinct taste of the lobster too.
Gin and steak have been paired
for years – remember those
Mad Men lunches? Let’s bring
those back.

THE BITE OF THE GIN AND THE CANTON
LIQUEUR BRING OUT THE EXCEPTIONAL
FLAVOR OF THE BONE-IN (YES, BONE-IN),
CERTIFIED ANGUS, PRIME FILET. AND
WOULDN’T YOU KNOW IT, IT COMPLEMENTS THE SWEET DISTINCT TASTE OF
THE LOBSTER TOO.

“THE WHIMSICAL” & STEAK+LOBSTER
Mr. Peeples | 1911 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002 | 713.652.0711 | www.mrpeeples.com

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