Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
El Real Tex-Mex Cafe
Tex Mex
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdFine Asian fare
Cuchara
214 Fairview StFab and fun interior Mexican food.
Aladdin
912 Westheimer RdGreat buffet Mediterranean
Wonderful vegetarian, vegan and omnivore fare. Chef/proprietor is a wonderful soul and a force of nature in her own right. Within walking distance.
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Radical Eats
507 Westheimer RdWonderful vegetarian, vegan and omnivore fare. Chef/proprietor is a wonderful soul and a force of nature in her own right. Within walking distance.
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StFab enchiladas, fun atmo
Popular neighborhood institution with great Greek food
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Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdPopular neighborhood institution with great Greek food
Canopy
3939 Montrose BlvdWonderful menu with locally sourced food options
Brasil
2604 Dunlavy StFun, popular restaurant/cafe with outdoor dining
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdCafe restaurant with good food
Where else can you go with an indoor swing, great coffee and local products?
Within walking distance.
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Mercantile
5411 Morningside DrWhere else can you go with an indoor swing, great coffee and local products?
Within walking distance.
Fab joint in a re-habbed store-front. Within walking distance.
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Boheme
307 Fairview StFab joint in a re-habbed store-front. Within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdClose by and hip
Neighborhood institution, Irish roots. Within walking distance.
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Grif's
3416 Roseland StNeighborhood institution, Irish roots. Within walking distance.
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdAnother happening bar in the proximate hood.
Everything Else
Cherryhurst Park
1700 Missouri StWonderful neighborhood park with tennis court
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdDrug store in walking distance
Our closest and well-visited grocery store.
Within walking distance.
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Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose BlvdOur closest and well-visited grocery store.
Within walking distance.
Amazing public art space on Rice campus. No bells or whistles just a beautiful spot for contemplating color, space and perspective.
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James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Amazing public art space on Rice campus. No bells or whistles just a beautiful spot for contemplating color, space and perspective.
Essentials
Further afield from the apartment but a large, newer Whole Foods market
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StFurther afield from the apartment but a large, newer Whole Foods market