Introducing Tobias Rimkus, director of catering at the St. Regis Houston.

How do you think Houston is different than other markets around the country?

Houston is in my opinion a little more understated than a lot of other big cities. Family, enjoying tasty and familiar foods, and simply having a great time is what everyone looks forward to…  This is however not to say that Houstonians don’t know how to have a good time – Houstonians certainly do know!! Houston offers a great value for the price paid.

Best thing about having a wedding in Houston?

One of the very special things about Houston is the personal touch you receive from the event partners available. Houston offers a terrific group of professionals (wedding planners, photographers, florists, cake companies and more…) who truly care about their clients and offer a great variety of expertise – and all of this often times at a considerably lower cost than everywhere else.

What is your favorite local place to shop?

Barneys New York in the Galleria; Luke’s Locker running shoes & clothing; Caninos farmers market

What is your favorite local restaurant?

Difficult one… As I am an early morning person there is nothing I love more than a café latte and breakfast at Café Brazil. Madras Pavilion on Kirby is a fantastic little Indian vegetarian restaurant.

Where is your happy place?

Funny enough that is has finally changed, after living here in Houston a little more than two years. Central Park used to give me solace for almost ten years but I really learned to enjoy Memorial Park for a good run these days. My other little escape is driving down I-45 and crossing the bridge to Galveston and taking a deep breath which instantly changes your perspective on any given day… Starbucks and a good book always provide another happy place!!

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