Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdA great breakfast/brunch spot!
Great for any meal of the day. I recommend going for brunch or getting their pizza. All of their baked goods are made fresh daily.
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Weights + Measures
2808 Caroline StGreat for any meal of the day. I recommend going for brunch or getting their pizza. All of their baked goods are made fresh daily.
Tacos A Go Go
3704 Main StOne of my favorite taco shops in Houston. Just go.
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdAnother great taco shop. It's a must.
A downtown Spanish Tapas place. Great for going with a group and sharing many small plates. Stay there all night, or head out to close-by bar afterward.
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Batanga
908 Congress StA downtown Spanish Tapas place. Great for going with a group and sharing many small plates. Stay there all night, or head out to close-by bar afterward.
Roost
1972 Fairview StIf you love a dinner foodie scene, this is a great place to go.
Mai's Restaurant
3403 Milam StIf you love pho, this is a top favorite of mine.
The Fish
309 Gray StreetA close sushi spot with a fun atmosphere.
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StGreat ramen spot.
Reef
2600 Travis StA Houston classic and great atmosphere! I love the fajitas.
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El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer Rd A Houston classic and great atmosphere! I love the fajitas.
I have only been for brunch, but can imagine they are great for any meal.
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdI have only been for brunch, but can imagine they are great for any meal.
Southern Goods
632 W 19th StGreat foodie spot in The Heights.
Great for Portuguese inspired tapas and wine.
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Oporto Fooding House & Wine (midtown)
125 W Gray St Great for Portuguese inspired tapas and wine.
A local breakfast staple. Be prepared for a line every weekend.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StA local breakfast staple. Be prepared for a line every weekend.
Tout Suite
2001 Commerce StBrunch or coffee, or both.
Red Dessert Dive
1045 Studewood StIn case you get a sweet tooth.
Edison & Patton
4203 Edison StA new restaurant/bar in The Heights.
Great local coffee and farm to table brunch items. Definitely a local spot!
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Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer RdGreat local coffee and farm to table brunch items. Definitely a local spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Located right around the corner from us! If you love a large beer list and craft cocktails, this place is for you. (They also make an incredible grilled cheese.)
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Mongoose Versus Cobra
1011 McGowen StLocated right around the corner from us! If you love a large beer list and craft cocktails, this place is for you. (They also make an incredible grilled cheese.)
The best Happy Hour from 4p-6pm! They have incredible cocktails along with local beer options.
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Wooster's Garden
3315 Milam StThe best Happy Hour from 4p-6pm! They have incredible cocktails along with local beer options.
Moving Sidewalk
306 Main StDowntown Nightlife
Said to be one of the oldest bars in Houston. Go for the nostalgia of a dive bar, and bring cash.
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La Carafe
813 Congress StSaid to be one of the oldest bars in Houston. Go for the nostalgia of a dive bar, and bring cash.
Only two blocks from our apartment. It has a cool outdoor bar area and is pretty lively on the weekends.
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Irish Cowboy
2300 Louisiana StOnly two blocks from our apartment. It has a cool outdoor bar area and is pretty lively on the weekends.
Located a few blocks from our apartment, it has one of the best views of the skyline at night. It does get crowded on the weekends.
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Reflect HTX
2303 Smith StLocated a few blocks from our apartment, it has one of the best views of the skyline at night. It does get crowded on the weekends.
OKRA Charity Saloon
924 Congress StA cool downtown bar.
Houston Watch Company
913 Franklin StSkip the crowds and go here for a drink or two.
A day drinking spot with a large patio. Order a Moondriver, it's a Houston thing.
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Front Porch Pub
217 Gray StA day drinking spot with a large patio. Order a Moondriver, it's a Houston thing.
Julep
1919 Washington AveGreat cocktails and upscale atmosphere.
The Nightingale Room
308 Main StDowntown nightlife.
Located across the street from our apartment. If you like a Vegas style club, this is for you. They bring in famous DJ's often, so check out their website.
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Clé
2301 Main StLocated across the street from our apartment. If you like a Vegas style club, this is for you. They bring in famous DJ's often, so check out their website.
Beckrew Wine House
2409 W Alabama StA gorgeous wine bar.
For the beer lovers, this is a cool brewery with an expansive outdoor patio with the occasional live music on the weekends.
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Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StFor the beer lovers, this is a cool brewery with an expansive outdoor patio with the occasional live music on the weekends.
Within walking distance, or take the Metro Rail. Great coffee for a pick-me-up or stop in for a cocktail.
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Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
3622 Main StWithin walking distance, or take the Metro Rail. Great coffee for a pick-me-up or stop in for a cocktail.
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdClassic cocktails and intimate atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
I frequent this park often for its stunning gardens and views. The Houston Zoo is also located within the park.
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StI frequent this park often for its stunning gardens and views. The Houston Zoo is also located within the park.
A beautiful park which gives you fantastic skyline views of downtown Houston.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveA beautiful park which gives you fantastic skyline views of downtown Houston.
Sightseeing
Located in the heart of downtown, the Discovery Green allows you to relax as well as take in famous public art installations. There are restaurants and cafés available at the Green.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StLocated in the heart of downtown, the Discovery Green allows you to relax as well as take in famous public art installations. There are restaurants and cafés available at the Green.
If you have an interest in space exploration, NASA is a pretty cool place to visit. It is about a 30 minute drive from our apartment.
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Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA PkwyIf you have an interest in space exploration, NASA is a pretty cool place to visit. It is about a 30 minute drive from our apartment.
Arts & Culture
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StMenil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StIf you love art, just go.
Het Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StHouston Center for Photography
1441 W Alabama St
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrEssentials
H-E-B
6055 South FwyMy go to grocery store.
Located within walking distance of the apartment for any last minute needs.
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Randalls
2225 Louisiana StLocated within walking distance of the apartment for any last minute needs.
It is world famous and the best liquor store you will ever go to. Whether you want a nice wine or champagne from anywhere in the world, craft beer, or a $30,000 bottle of scotch, they have it all. They do give a cash or debit card discount.
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdIt is world famous and the best liquor store you will ever go to. Whether you want a nice wine or champagne from anywhere in the world, craft beer, or a $30,000 bottle of scotch, they have it all. They do give a cash or debit card discount.
CVS
917 Main StWhole Foods Market
515 Elgin StPhoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StEverything Else
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StIf you like coffee shops.
Inversion Coffee & Art
If you like coffee shops.
Starbucks
4790 Calhoun Rd The closest Starbucks.