Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadHidden Gem, our favorite Thai place in town! Restaurant is not in the best location, but the food is incredible.
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Thai Gourmet
6324 Richmond AveHidden Gem, our favorite Thai place in town! Restaurant is not in the best location, but the food is incredible.
Amazing taco truck! don't be deceived by the looks of it.
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Tacos Tierra Caliente
2003 W Alabama StAmazing taco truck! don't be deceived by the looks of it.
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdMust Must!! Japanese fusion
Catalina Coffee
2201 Washington AveYou always need good coffee ;)
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdPerfect Sunday brunch spot
You have to get there early! opens from 7am-2pm. Great for breakfast or lunch. 15 min walk from the apartment.
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The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
3422 Allen PkwyYou have to get there early! opens from 7am-2pm. Great for breakfast or lunch. 15 min walk from the apartment.
Are you looking for the best steak in town?!
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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer RdAre you looking for the best steak in town?!
Great Steak 5 min drive from the apartment
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveGreat Steak 5 min drive from the apartment
If you are a BBQ fan or want to try something southern, this place is a must go! Usually opens at 11am but get there 1-2 hours earlier to make the line because they do sell out.
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Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StIf you are a BBQ fan or want to try something southern, this place is a must go! Usually opens at 11am but get there 1-2 hours earlier to make the line because they do sell out.
Mai's Restaurant
3403 Milam StLike casual Vietnamese - this is your place.
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StPappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop WTex-Mex
Parks & Nature
If you are into picnics and great views, this is the perfect spot!
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Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen PkwyIf you are into picnics and great views, this is the perfect spot!
Arts & Culture
Bring your own food & drinks and catch a free show. Click on the link below for events.
http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/month/
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I-Theatre ye-Miller Outdoor
6000 Hermann Park DrBring your own food & drinks and catch a free show. Click on the link below for events.
http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/month/
Shopping
A good place to get lost for a couple of hours or the whole day. From regular stores to the most upscale/high end brands
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The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdA good place to get lost for a couple of hours or the whole day. From regular stores to the most upscale/high end brands
Highland Village
4055 Westheimer RdHigh end outdoor shopping mall
A little bit of everything... high end shopping, restaurants and iPic Movie Theatre
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River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer RdA little bit of everything... high end shopping, restaurants and iPic Movie Theatre
If you like outlet malls, this is a great place to go! Is a bit far...40-45 minute car ride.
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Houston Premium Outlets
29300 Hempstead RdIf you like outlet malls, this is a great place to go! Is a bit far...40-45 minute car ride.
Entertainment & Activities
Pods, blanket, pillow and free popcorn... say no more
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IPIC - Houston
4444 Westheimer RdPods, blanket, pillow and free popcorn... say no more
Walking distance from the apartment, you can grab a bite to eat a blue fish in the same square.
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AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveWalking distance from the apartment, you can grab a bite to eat a blue fish in the same square.
Essentials
Produce is excellent, they also have half of Sushi on Wednesdays!
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1212 Old Spanish TrailProduce is excellent, they also have half of Sushi on Wednesdays!
To go food is excellent or you can grab a bite/drink at the bar inside. Also try the Harmless Harvest Coconut Water or the bPop Popsicles.
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StTo go food is excellent or you can grab a bite/drink at the bar inside. Also try the Harmless Harvest Coconut Water or the bPop Popsicles.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are tons of restaurants and bars around the square and on Main street (it is one street over). Great night life!
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Market Square Park
301 Milam StThere are tons of restaurants and bars around the square and on Main street (it is one street over). Great night life!
Oldest bar in town, cash only. Stop by! it's a great place to hang out and listen to some old tunes
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La Carafe
813 Congress StOldest bar in town, cash only. Stop by! it's a great place to hang out and listen to some old tunes