Hi! I’m planning another Houston Fishbowl Meetup and here are the details for anyone who wants to join:

Where:
Blue Fish Sake Grill
600 NORTH SHEPHERD DRIVE, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77007

https://bluesushisakegrill.com/locations/texas/houston/mkt-heights

Date: Saturday, March 11th
Time: 6pm

I have a WhatsApp & iMessage group to stay in contact with everyone who wants to keep updated about future meets. So let me know if you want to join.

Additionally, we will discuss about the NEXT meet at the restaurant because it will be an interactive escape room meet.

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