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December 2012

In This Issue
Holiday Party & Gift Guide
Wagging Our Tails
Houston Press Hoppy Hour
Meet Peter, Our "Big Cheese"
Bubblies & Sparklings
Butternut Squash & Onion Tart
Make Your Holiday Events Extra YUMMY!

Holiday Catering

Want everything to be perfect without all the work? Choose Catering from Phoenicia. From small gatherings to large events, we offer the range from full-service, offsite catering with servers to easy catering pick-up and delivery. See our menus and call our Westheimer Market at 281.558.8225 or Downtown Market at 832.360.2222 to order.

Please provide 24-hour advance notice for large parties.
Special Event & Group Happy Hour Bookings 
MKT BAR 
For the perfect party or group get-together, reserve your event at MKT BAR. The location is great, parking is complimentary and of course the boutique wines, tasty brews and fabulous food will have your guests clamoring for more. Call 832.360.2222 to save your date.  

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Stay up to date with what's happening at @PhoeniciaFoods and @MKTBAR and be the first to hear about special Twitter codes for in-store fun. 

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1001 Austin Street
(across from Discovery Green Park)
Houston, TX 77010-4023
(832) 360-2222

Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri: 7AM - 9PM
Sat - Sun: 9AM - 8PM

Complimentary parking in the One Park Place parking garage. Enter on McKinney.

12141 Westheimer Road 

Houston, TX 77077

(281) 558-8225

 

 

Hours of operation:

 Mon - Sat: 8AM - 9PM

Sun: 8AM - 7PM

   

 

Visit us at YUMSTOP.COM
HOLIDAY HOURS

 Nov 22nd: 8AM - 2PM
Dec 24th: 8AM - 5PM 
Dec 25th: CLOSED
Dec 31st: 8AM - 5PM
Jan 1st: 10AM - 8PM 

Nov 22nd: 8AM - 2PM
Dec 24th: 8AM - 6PM 
Dec 25th: CLOSED
Dec 31st: 8AM - 6PM
Jan 1st: 10AM - 9PM

 

Arpi's Deli  

 Nov 25th: CLOSED 

Dec 24th: 8AM - 5PM
Dec 25th: CLOSED
Dec 31st: 8AM - 5PM
Jan 1st: 10AM - 9PM 

Hello! 

We consider you to be our most precious gift of the holiday season. However you celebrate during this joyous time, we're ready to help make your holidays the happiest. May you enjoy and treasure timeless traditions (or create your own!) and savor the season with your loved ones.

Happy Holidays,

The YUMMY! Crew  

Main Dish
Phoenicia Christmas Cakes
Holiday Party & Gift Guide
 
 
Whether you'd like to indulge your taste buds or give a gift with exceptional taste, Phoenicia is your one-stop YUMMY! shop for all your holiday needs.

Phoenicia Edible Entertainers
Edible Entertainers

Hosting a get-together? Our light bites, hors d'oeuvres and drool-worthy desserts are delicious conversation pieces, pleasing everyone from the nonstop nibblers and sweet connoisseurs to even the pickiest party-goers.

Phoenicia Pretty Presents
Pretty, Portable Presents

For the hospitable hostess, favorite teacher or as a simple thank you, freshly-baked cookie creations and gourmet chocolate collections from around the world are sure to spread plenty of holiday cheer.

Phoenicia Gift Baskets
Gourmet Gift Baskets

Designed with that special person in mind, our gift baskets are fun, festive and filled with favorites to fit any theme you select.

Phoenicia housewares
Unique Housewares

Our impressive selection of quality cookware brands will inspire the creative juices of your favorite cook. One-of-a-kind ceramic housewares from Bulgaria, Spain, Poland and beyond make the perfect present for anyone on your list with a flair for innovative design and timeless functionality.

 
YUMMY! News
Phoenicia Gingerbread Boat

Wagging Our Tails for Lucky Dog Rescue 
 
No bones about it, we love pets! That's why Phoenicia recently participated in the Fourth Annual Christmas Tail Gingerbread Doghouse Contest and Fundraiser for Lucky Dog Rescue. Competing against some of the city's most talented chefs, our fabulous Fabrice rallied all bakery hands on deck to create the whimsical USS Bark, complete with a crew of cuddly pups, and bring home third-place honors. The best treat of all? The edible entry was auctioned off for the contest's highest bid of $400, proving our bark is definitely as big as our bite!

 

MKT BAR Happenings
   
Houston Press Hoppy Hour

Houston Press Hoppy Hour
 

Next Friday, December 21, get "hoppy" at MKT BAR with our friends from the Houston Press. We'll feature the Saint Arnold Brewing Company, specials on craft beer flights, select drafts and wine, food pairings, live music from Lucas Gorham and Friends and tracks by DJ Dave Wrangler. Read more.

 

MKT BAR Black & White Ball

New Year's Eve Black & White Ball 
   
Let the countdown begin! Join us as we greet the New Year in true international style at MKT BAR. For $25 per person, you'll enjoy a delicious assortment of food and delectable desserts, a champagne toast at midnight and the spin sensations of DJ Melodic. If you're ready to celebrate in many languages and time zones, this is where you'll want to be for the arrival of 2013. Get tickets now.

Win Tickets: To start your New Year off right, we'll give away a pair of tickets to the first friend of Phoenicia to tell us which country celebrates a tradition where men dress as women to represent the "widow" of the year that has passed. Email us your answer.

What: MKT BAR New Year's Eve Black & White Ball
When: Monday, December 31, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Includes: Assortment of foods/desserts, champagne toast at midnight, entertainment by DJ Melodic
Tickets: $25 per person; Ages 18 & older

 
YUMMY Crew Spotlight
 
Peter Basralian

 

Peter Basralian
The "Big Cheese"
Controller Administrator & Finance Executive
Phoenicia Specialty Foods 

It's a charming coincidence that Peter is our "Big Cheese." With much of his passion for food coming from his Armenian grandmother and her heavenly homemade Armenian string cheese, Peter hails from generations of foodies. His mother was a dietician at Macy's and he beams as he discusses the dried beef and basturmas she created. Just a sniff of his favorite spice, coriander, reminds him of the dedication to food and the food lovers he has at Phoenicia. While he oversees accounting, billing and business negotiations, his romance with food can be seen in every aisle. Read more.

 

Wines Around the World 
Christmas Wines  
Bubblies & Sparklings 
 
Whether you'd like to toast this holiday season with a domestic delight or experience a boutique bubbly from abroad, Phoenicia has it all for you!  From French classics to Italian values to Australian sparkling reds, we have something for everyone's palate and budget. Just ask! We're always happy to help.


 

YUMMY! Dish
Phoenicia Christmas Tart
  
Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Tart

Perfectly heavenly, this do-it-yourself dish features a savory counterbalance of deep, rich onion flavor and creamy gorgonzola, nestled in a flaky, cut-with-a-fork-only crust.