Markella's Guidebook
Sights
Lovely park for picnics, people watching, and enjoying the outdoors. Sometimes there is live music in the evenings by the Drawing Institute.
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Menil Park
1423 Branard StLovely park for picnics, people watching, and enjoying the outdoors. Sometimes there is live music in the evenings by the Drawing Institute.
Great set of museums super close and are free. Check to see if reservations are needed during Covid 19 restrictions.
Enjoy the book stores or follow up your visit with a drink or meal at the Menil Bistro across the street.
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I-Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StGreat set of museums super close and are free. Check to see if reservations are needed during Covid 19 restrictions.
Enjoy the book stores or follow up your visit with a drink or meal at the Menil Bistro across the street.
Houston Museum District
I-Cockrell Butterfly Center
5555 Hermann Park Dr
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrWaugh Drive Bat Colony
Waugh DriveI-Factory Yezicolor
3303 Kirby DrIziko Lomuzi Wemisebenzi Yezobuchwepheshe
140 Heights BlvdHouston Center for Photography
1441 W Alabama StNot sure if open during covid...
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James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Not sure if open during covid...
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdIf you want shopping- this is Houston’s best.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak BlvdI Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StBBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveSpace Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyGalveston
Favorite breakfast and coffee spots
Bakery? Check. Brunch? Check. Coffee & dessert? Check, Check. Open for other meals too.
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdBakery? Check. Brunch? Check. Coffee & dessert? Check, Check. Open for other meals too.
It’s a Colorado-based chain but they have killer breakfast and brunch cocktails for a great price...often a wait as a result.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdIt’s a Colorado-based chain but they have killer breakfast and brunch cocktails for a great price...often a wait as a result.
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StSuperb coffee for the aficionado.
Coffee shop with beer & wine and light snacks. Great people watching!
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Agora
1712 Westheimer RdCoffee shop with beer & wine and light snacks. Great people watching!
Chill spot for coffee or drinks. Right next to laundromat if you need it
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Black Hole Coffee House
4504 Graustark StChill spot for coffee or drinks. Right next to laundromat if you need it
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdPortland-based specialty donut shop within walking distance
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Voodoo Doughnut
3715 Washington AvePortland-based specialty donut shop within walking distance
Upscale local food scene
Highly delicious sushi & fusion. I prefer happy hour gluttony that is lighter on the wallet.
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Uchi
904 Westheimer RdHighly delicious sushi & fusion. I prefer happy hour gluttony that is lighter on the wallet.
Kata Robata
3600 Kirby DrDrooling thinking about this sushi place.
Local steak house by renouned Houston chef Chris Shepherd.
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Georgia James
3503 Westheimer RdLocal steak house by renouned Houston chef Chris Shepherd.
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdSuper close upscale mexican & seafood.
Xochi
1777 Walker StMole, mole, mole.
Theodore Rex
1302 Nance StTiny restaurant in EaDo. Great vegetarian selection.
This place is a good 15 min away in the 610 loop, but has a lovely selection of wild game and seafood.
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Rainbow Lodge
2011 Ella BlvdThis place is a good 15 min away in the 610 loop, but has a lovely selection of wild game and seafood.
Favorite walkable bars
This place is merely steps away! Super chill record bar and good eats.
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93 Til
1601 West Main StreetThis place is merely steps away! Super chill record bar and good eats.
Super close tiki bar with great cocktails and food.
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The Toasted Coconut
1617 Richmond AveSuper close tiki bar with great cocktails and food.
Present Company
1318 Westheimer RdCool vibes man. Huge patio and funky decor.
Revelry on Richmond
1613 Richmond AvenueGreat sports bar, super close.
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdUpscale classic cocktails.
Light Years Natural Wine Shop and Bar
1304 W Alabama StWine Shop, bar, and patio
Montrose Cheese & Wine
1618 Westheimer RdWest Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama StIt’s THE classic Texas ice house.
Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer RdDive bar. Pinball. Kool aid man.
Southern Yankee Crafthouse
1312 West Alabama StreetLocal brews, pizza, and other eats close by
Casual dining and great take-out
Paulie's
1834 Westheimer RdGreat casual italian eatery- huge portions.
Beautiful patio. Known for Bruschetta selections.
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Postino Montrose
805 Pacific StBeautiful patio. Known for Bruschetta selections.
Ramen Tatsu-ya
1722 California StLúa Viet Kitchen
1540 W Alabama StFresh vietnamese. A takeout staple for me.
Local Foods
2555 Kirby DrExcels in sandwiches & salads. Great patio
Austin based taco joint. Really good and cheap eats if you’ve never tried it. Mmmm queso...
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Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd DrAustin based taco joint. Really good and cheap eats if you’ve never tried it. Mmmm queso...
Cozy pub with great curry- bigger selection on wednesdays!
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Red Lion British Pub
2316 S Shepherd DrCozy pub with great curry- bigger selection on wednesdays!
Local chain but super good mexican food.
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El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer RdLocal chain but super good mexican food.
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Best Montrose Restaurants per Eater Houston Oct 2021
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