Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
This is a fun place to go with friends! You grill your own meats and everything is delicious. Get the garlic noodles for sure!
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
510 Gray StThis is a fun place to go with friends! You grill your own meats and everything is delicious. Get the garlic noodles for sure!
Japanese Tapas! They have everything from poke bowls to yummy grilled meats- and their Japanese whiskey and sake selection is great!
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Izakaya
318 Gray StJapanese Tapas! They have everything from poke bowls to yummy grilled meats- and their Japanese whiskey and sake selection is great!
Harry's is literally across the street and offers a Greek spin on your typical diner fare. You can grab a mimosa and the best pancakes in town here!
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Harry's Restaurant
318 Tuam StHarry's is literally across the street and offers a Greek spin on your typical diner fare. You can grab a mimosa and the best pancakes in town here!
Starbucks
4790 Calhoun RdThe closest Starbucks- a need to know!
Warning- this will be the best and most expensive meal you'll have in Houston, but it is so worth it!
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Uchi
904 Westheimer RdWarning- this will be the best and most expensive meal you'll have in Houston, but it is so worth it!
Come here for brunch! This place is not your typical TexMex fare (for that go to El Tiempo!) but is Mexico City style Mexican food. Don't leave without getting the Cinco Leches Cake!
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Cuchara
214 Fairview StCome here for brunch! This place is not your typical TexMex fare (for that go to El Tiempo!) but is Mexico City style Mexican food. Don't leave without getting the Cinco Leches Cake!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hop on the metro rail or grab a quick uber to get here! The Pastry War is an awesome mezcal bar in the Market Square area. So- a great place to star a night of bar hopping.
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The Brewery Tap
310 Main StHop on the metro rail or grab a quick uber to get here! The Pastry War is an awesome mezcal bar in the Market Square area. So- a great place to star a night of bar hopping.
My favorite wine bar! Come here for charcuterie and a bottle of wine.
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13 celsius
3000 Caroline StMy favorite wine bar! Come here for charcuterie and a bottle of wine.
The best place to spend a nice afternoon. Tons of outdoor seating, yummy snacks, and a huge wine and cocktail selection.
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Boheme
307 Fairview StThe best place to spend a nice afternoon. Tons of outdoor seating, yummy snacks, and a huge wine and cocktail selection.
Shopping
Come here for unique, often local, jewelry, cards, candles, and more.
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Space Montrose
1706 Westheimer RdCome here for unique, often local, jewelry, cards, candles, and more.
Arts & Culture
This is a must-visit while in Houston. The Menil is a stunning art collection (really a small art museum) that is free to visit. Close by is the famous Rothko Chapel so go and make an afternoon of it.
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I-Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StThis is a must-visit while in Houston. The Menil is a stunning art collection (really a small art museum) that is free to visit. Close by is the famous Rothko Chapel so go and make an afternoon of it.