Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Fabulous food and service. We love it so much we got married here. Highly recommended!
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Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StFabulous food and service. We love it so much we got married here. Highly recommended!
My favorite anytime spot to read, people watch, study or catch up with friends. Great for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Limited alcohol menu (beer, wine and bubbles) available, too.
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Brasil
2604 Dunlavy StMy favorite anytime spot to read, people watch, study or catch up with friends. Great for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Limited alcohol menu (beer, wine and bubbles) available, too.
Across from Brasil with a similar atmosphere. Good coffee, great food and wine. Beautiful patio. Affordable on any budget.
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Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdAcross from Brasil with a similar atmosphere. Good coffee, great food and wine. Beautiful patio. Affordable on any budget.
Fantastic fajitas. Seriously, the best. Great queso, too. STRONG margaritas. My mouth is watering... We love it so much we had our rehearsal dinner here.
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El Tiempo Cantina- Richmond
3130 Richmond AveFantastic fajitas. Seriously, the best. Great queso, too. STRONG margaritas. My mouth is watering... We love it so much we had our rehearsal dinner here.
Sushi Wabi Houston
3953 Richmond AveGood quality and inexpensive sushi.
Romantic setting and expensive food - a complete splurge - but sooo worth it.
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Uchi
904 Westheimer RdRomantic setting and expensive food - a complete splurge - but sooo worth it.
Pondicheri
2800 Kirby DrIndian brunch like you've never had before.
High tea on Saturday afternoons. $30 PP, reservations required.
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Kiran's
2925 Richmond AveHigh tea on Saturday afternoons. $30 PP, reservations required.
French food. The mussels + frites are amazing, as is the duck breast and escargot. Great with a bottle of Beujolais. I could go on... Reservations not accepted here, so come early.
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Café Rabelais
2442 Times BlvdFrench food. The mussels + frites are amazing, as is the duck breast and escargot. Great with a bottle of Beujolais. I could go on... Reservations not accepted here, so come early.
Arts & Culture
Always interesting and new rotation of art and culture. Free entry on Thursdays!
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StAlways interesting and new rotation of art and culture. Free entry on Thursdays!
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdFree admittance, always.
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head to the Hermann Park hill and watch tonight's show. Seats on the hill are free. Seats in the theatre can be purchased online.
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Theatre Under The Stars
800 Bagby StGrab a blanket, pack a picnic and head to the Hermann Park hill and watch tonight's show. Seats on the hill are free. Seats in the theatre can be purchased online.
Everything Else
Beautiful zoo with lush landscaping. Very easy to walk, but it can be HOT during summer months. Free entry on holidays.
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrBeautiful zoo with lush landscaping. Very easy to walk, but it can be HOT during summer months. Free entry on holidays.
3 mile trail to wake you up in the morning. Leisurely stroll through the trail, or take a jog. Leashed pets welcome.
Memorial Park Jogging Trail
3 mile trail to wake you up in the morning. Leisurely stroll through the trail, or take a jog. Leashed pets welcome.
The best pampering in Houston. If you're here, stop for lunch and try their Southwest Caesar salad with a crisp Riesling.
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Houstonian Trellis Spa
111 N Post Oak LnThe best pampering in Houston. If you're here, stop for lunch and try their Southwest Caesar salad with a crisp Riesling.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tons of local craft brews and wine. Good bar food menu... The "ceast and desist" burger is amazing.
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The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdTons of local craft brews and wine. Good bar food menu... The "ceast and desist" burger is amazing.
Houston's favorite local brewery. Saturday mornings in the tasting room is a local favorite. Pack brunch and some games and come ready to sample. $7 gets you entry + 4 8oz samples
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveHouston's favorite local brewery. Saturday mornings in the tasting room is a local favorite. Pack brunch and some games and come ready to sample. $7 gets you entry + 4 8oz samples
Never met anyone who didn't like Giacomos :)
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Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
3215 Westheimer RdNever met anyone who didn't like Giacomos :)