John Palmer

Birthplace
Houston, Texas

Occupation
Artist

Tex-Mex or BBQ?
BBQ

Inner Looper or Outer Looper?
Inner (are you kidding?)

Favorite Annual Event?
The Heights Candlelight Dinner and Spring Home & Garden Tour

Houston in one word is:
diverse.

What's a Houston must-see?
The Menil Collection

A must-have?
An original John Palmer painting

What's the one (activity, place or thing) that you haven't experienced, but would like to?
I would like to be the person selected to say "Gentlemen, start your engines" at a major NASCAR race.

What would you say is Houston's best hidden gem? Why?
The Houston Polo Club. I love being a member and find many people are surprised to learn of its beautiful "in the loop" location.

When I'm not painting, I'm a landscaper. I love working in my yard.

Houstonian that you admire most?
My friend Carolyn Farb. She is tireless in her philanthropy endeavors.

Favorite place to grab a bite?
Tony's

Best brunch in town?
Baba Yega's

Favorite Happy Hour?
George's Country Sports Bar