Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
El Real Tex-Mex Cafe
The best magaritas!
Best frozen mimosas with blood orange liquor floater.
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Onion Creek Coffee House, Bar and Lounge
3106 White Oak DrBest frozen mimosas with blood orange liquor floater.
Great bloody marys, burgers, and martinis. Their fried chicken is incredible. A perfect Sunday lunch.
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Natachee's Supper 'n Punch
900 Francis StGreat bloody marys, burgers, and martinis. Their fried chicken is incredible. A perfect Sunday lunch.
Ok so there's usually a line but their varieties of Eggs Benedict make it worth the wait.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdOk so there's usually a line but their varieties of Eggs Benedict make it worth the wait.
Yummy pizza and super inexpensive wine - especially on Wednesday happy hour.
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Piola
3201 Louisiana StYummy pizza and super inexpensive wine - especially on Wednesday happy hour.
Famous Houston (and New Orleans) restaurant. Good happy hour and martini lunch!
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Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StFamous Houston (and New Orleans) restaurant. Good happy hour and martini lunch!
In the top 10 sushi restaurants in United States. Fresh and creative.
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Uchi
904 Westheimer RdIn the top 10 sushi restaurants in United States. Fresh and creative.
La Griglia
2817 W Gray StGreat happy hour!
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StAmazing ramen! always a line but worth it.
Go here for lunch - get a banh mi and Vietnamese coffee.
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Les Givral's
2704 Milam StGo here for lunch - get a banh mi and Vietnamese coffee.
This is one of my favorites. Sit at the bar, talk to Danny - the bartender and order the specials and, possibly the truffle grilled cheese sandwich.
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Vinoteca Poscol
608 Westheimer RdThis is one of my favorites. Sit at the bar, talk to Danny - the bartender and order the specials and, possibly the truffle grilled cheese sandwich.
Really great for brunch. Have flights of tequila. Authentic Mexican food - one of the best in Houston.
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Cuchara
214 Fairview StReally great for brunch. Have flights of tequila. Authentic Mexican food - one of the best in Houston.
Surprising good. Try the buffalo chicken mac and cheese.
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Jus' Mac Montrose
106 Westheimer RdSurprising good. Try the buffalo chicken mac and cheese.
Baba Yega
2607 Grant StIncredible breakfast / brunch buffet in a garden setting.
Hidden neighborhood favorite. Get ready for kisses and hugs from the wait staff.
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Riva's Italian Restaurant
1117 Missouri StreetHidden neighborhood favorite. Get ready for kisses and hugs from the wait staff.
Incredible, unusual, award winning gelato.
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SweetCup Gelato & Sorbet Originale
3939 Montrose BlvdIncredible, unusual, award winning gelato.
Canopy
3939 Montrose BlvdPax Americana Restaurant
4319 Montrose BlvdFresh, creative, local fare.
Nippon Japanese Restaurant
4464 Montrose BlvdBest local sushi.
In a beautiful historic house. Delicious Spanish food. Pricey though.
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BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland StIn a beautiful historic house. Delicious Spanish food. Pricey though.
Local hang-out with the best coffee. Also have a food truck serving Mexican and burgers.
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Mercantile
5411 Morningside DrLocal hang-out with the best coffee. Also have a food truck serving Mexican and burgers.
Local Foods
2555 Kirby DrGreat sandwiches and soup.
Pepperoni's
8502 S Main StI always order from them for pizza delivery.
Bistro Menil
1513 W Alabama StHugo's
1600 Westheimer RdGreat happy hour and best Mexican food in Houston.
Mala Sichuan Bistro
1201 Westheimer RdSpicy Chinese food.
UB Preserv
1609 Westheimer RdNew and trendy.
Ramen Tatsu-ya
1722 California StDelicious Ramen!
Drinks & Nightlife
Woodbar
3939 Montrose Blvdbest happy hour, especially on a Sunday evening.
The Continental Club
3714 Main StGreat venue for music and dancing.
Check out their steak night. Many local bars have "steak night" during the week when they grill out steaks - steak and baked potato for less than $20. Maple Leaf Pub is also good.
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Front Porch Pub
217 Gray StCheck out their steak night. Many local bars have "steak night" during the week when they grill out steaks - steak and baked potato for less than $20. Maple Leaf Pub is also good.
Marfreless
2006 Peden StIntimate, hidden bar marked only by the "blue door".
Rosemont
2750 Grant StLast place Kennedy stayed in Houston before heading to Dallas.
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Hotel ZaZa Museum District
5701 Main StLast place Kennedy stayed in Houston before heading to Dallas.
Parks & Nature
Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial Drivegreat walking and biking trail.
Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrShopping
Lot of unique stores and restaurants. You can bike or easily Uber here for about $5.
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardLot of unique stores and restaurants. You can bike or easily Uber here for about $5.
Buffalo Exchange
2901 S Shepherd DrGreat 2nd hand finds.
Entertainment & Activities
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston
3400 Main StGreat plays!
Teatro ao ar livre Miller
6000 Hermann Park DrCheck-out free concerts and shows.
Saint Cloud River Oaks
2020 W Gray StGetting Around
Ensemble/HCC Stn SB station
Closet metro-rail stop.
Essentials
Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose BlvdH-E-B
6055 South FwyHuge selection of gourmet food and beverages. Visiting this store is an experience not to be missed. You can eat lunch there.
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Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdHuge selection of gourmet food and beverages. Visiting this store is an experience not to be missed. You can eat lunch there.