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from Houston Press - CRISP offers the perfect atmosphere for an after-work drink coupled with a solid wine and craft beer menu and friendly, attentive staff. Unfortunately, the food is inconsistent and confusing. Italian fare is reminiscent of overly seasoned Olive Garden items, while the pizza is too complicated to be appreciated for its crispy, stone-deck-fired crust. Steer clear of the creamy pasta dishes and overwrought pizza, and you'll probably find yourself enjoying a relaxing meal in the chic, modern space nestled in the Heights. Check out the daily specials, which knock a few bucks off the wine or beer during certain hours for an incredibly reasonable night out.
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Crisp
2520 Research Forest Drfrom Houston Press - CRISP offers the perfect atmosphere for an after-work drink coupled with a solid wine and craft beer menu and friendly, attentive staff. Unfortunately, the food is inconsistent and confusing. Italian fare is reminiscent of overly seasoned Olive Garden items, while the pizza is too complicated to be appreciated for its crispy, stone-deck-fired crust. Steer clear of the creamy pasta dishes and overwrought pizza, and you'll probably find yourself enjoying a relaxing meal in the chic, modern space nestled in the Heights. Check out the daily specials, which knock a few bucks off the wine or beer during certain hours for an incredibly reasonable night out.
Amazing wild game hot dogs and an extremely impressive beer selection (60+ on tap) with a laid back outdoor picnic table hipster environment. no says it better than the Houston Press... http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/you-should-go-to-moon-tower-inn-here-are-10-reasons-why-6439804
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Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal StAmazing wild game hot dogs and an extremely impressive beer selection (60+ on tap) with a laid back outdoor picnic table hipster environment. no says it better than the Houston Press... http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/you-should-go-to-moon-tower-inn-here-are-10-reasons-why-6439804
Peli Peli Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdFantastic South African cuisine
perfect lunch, dinner or mid day martinis, caviar, oysters, mussels, filet mignon, salmon, trout on the edge of ritzy River Oaks? Bon Appetit!
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Brasserie 19
1962 W Gray Stperfect lunch, dinner or mid day martinis, caviar, oysters, mussels, filet mignon, salmon, trout on the edge of ritzy River Oaks? Bon Appetit!
Upscale steak house built off a high end butcher.
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveUpscale steak house built off a high end butcher.
could be the best fajitas you will ever have. Go with the filet mignon fajitas!
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El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington Avecould be the best fajitas you will ever have. Go with the filet mignon fajitas!
could be the best fajitas you will ever have. Go with the filet mignon fajitas!
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El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose Boulevardcould be the best fajitas you will ever have. Go with the filet mignon fajitas!
from ZAGAT - Located downtown among a myriad of restaurants and bars including The Original OKRA Charity Saloon, Goro & Gun, Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar and Little Dipper, Batanga offers a price break on Latin American tapas and refreshing libations during its weekday happy hour from 4 to 7 PM. Grab a seat inside or on the expansive outdoor patio and order $4 plates like the Cuban mojo chicken skewers, crispy patatas Batanga with smoky chili aioli sauce and chickpea puree with flatbread. For five dollars each, throw back tasty sips like a mojito, or glass of sangria, red or white wine, and beer is just $3.
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Batanga
908 Congress Stfrom ZAGAT - Located downtown among a myriad of restaurants and bars including The Original OKRA Charity Saloon, Goro & Gun, Captain Foxheart’s Bad News Bar and Little Dipper, Batanga offers a price break on Latin American tapas and refreshing libations during its weekday happy hour from 4 to 7 PM. Grab a seat inside or on the expansive outdoor patio and order $4 plates like the Cuban mojo chicken skewers, crispy patatas Batanga with smoky chili aioli sauce and chickpea puree with flatbread. For five dollars each, throw back tasty sips like a mojito, or glass of sangria, red or white wine, and beer is just $3.
from HoustonPress - Chef David Luna's modern Texas fare at Line & Lariat showcases the best the Lone Star State has to offer, from surf to turf. Try the Gulf-caught red snapper or cobia for lighter fare that doesn't skimp on flavor, or go whole hog with an antelope steak or mustard-roasted wild boar chop. You'll find everything from German and Mexican to cowboy and Cajun influences on the menu, which ranges from pulled pork tostadas (which make a great bar snack with a pint of locally brewed beer) to filé gumbo filled with Gulf shrimp and local chicken — all of it served in a converted two-story bank lobby that's simply the most stunning dining room downtown.
Line & Lariat
220 Main Stfrom HoustonPress - Chef David Luna's modern Texas fare at Line & Lariat showcases the best the Lone Star State has to offer, from surf to turf. Try the Gulf-caught red snapper or cobia for lighter fare that doesn't skimp on flavor, or go whole hog with an antelope steak or mustard-roasted wild boar chop. You'll find everything from German and Mexican to cowboy and Cajun influences on the menu, which ranges from pulled pork tostadas (which make a great bar snack with a pint of locally brewed beer) to filé gumbo filled with Gulf shrimp and local chicken — all of it served in a converted two-story bank lobby that's simply the most stunning dining room downtown.
from HoustonPress - Downtown's premier steakhouse is all glitz, all glam, all the time — even during its popular Burger Fridays, when chef Carlos Hernandez pulls out all the stops to create hits like the Bone Marrow and Bacon Burger topped with bone marrow custard, smoked Gouda, pickled shallots, Thai chili and (of course) bacon. By night, the glittering dining rooms offer some of the city's best steaks and service while the murky piano bar is full of "dark corners for doing dark deeds.
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Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas Avefrom HoustonPress - Downtown's premier steakhouse is all glitz, all glam, all the time — even during its popular Burger Fridays, when chef Carlos Hernandez pulls out all the stops to create hits like the Bone Marrow and Bacon Burger topped with bone marrow custard, smoked Gouda, pickled shallots, Thai chili and (of course) bacon. By night, the glittering dining rooms offer some of the city's best steaks and service while the murky piano bar is full of "dark corners for doing dark deeds.
from ZAGAT - Touted as “excellent in every respect”, this “top-tier” Galleria-area New American offers “varied selections” of mains and more including game and “unusual fish species” that “always taste fresh out of whatever sea they came from”; “reasonably quiet for a Houston restaurant” and sporting a contemporary look with clean lines and muted colors, it’s a “great choice for an expense-account dinner” or “special occasion
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H-Town Ductz Clean
9655 Katy Freewayfrom ZAGAT - Touted as “excellent in every respect”, this “top-tier” Galleria-area New American offers “varied selections” of mains and more including game and “unusual fish species” that “always taste fresh out of whatever sea they came from”; “reasonably quiet for a Houston restaurant” and sporting a contemporary look with clean lines and muted colors, it’s a “great choice for an expense-account dinner” or “special occasion
from ZAGAT - “Imaginative”, modern takes on Southern cooking served in “generous portions” win kudos at this “favorite” American eatery set in a “cool old house” in the Museum District; the warm, contemporary interior features stone tables and plenty of wood, plus there’s a serene patio out back.
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Lucille's
5512 La Branch Stfrom ZAGAT - “Imaginative”, modern takes on Southern cooking served in “generous portions” win kudos at this “favorite” American eatery set in a “cool old house” in the Museum District; the warm, contemporary interior features stone tables and plenty of wood, plus there’s a serene patio out back.
from ZAGAT - Upscale espresso bar meets specialty grocer at this artisanal duo in Rice Village and Montrose, where latte artists fill cups with frothy drinks made from locally sourced beans. Gourmands can also shop a curated display of fancy food items, from farm-fresh selections to Chemex coffeemakers. P.S. This location offers beer and wine, plus WiFi and playful indoor swing seating.
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Mercantile
5411 Morningside Drfrom ZAGAT - Upscale espresso bar meets specialty grocer at this artisanal duo in Rice Village and Montrose, where latte artists fill cups with frothy drinks made from locally sourced beans. Gourmands can also shop a curated display of fancy food items, from farm-fresh selections to Chemex coffeemakers. P.S. This location offers beer and wine, plus WiFi and playful indoor swing seating.
from ZAGAT - A bakery, restaurant and lounge front a 1950s industrial warehouse in Midtown, thanks to folks behind Slow Dough Bread Co., Brown Paper Chocolates and 13 celsius. The bakery doles out daily made bread, donuts and pastries, while a living room–style dining room, warm with fabric sofas and shag carpeting, serves seasonal American cuisine. The back lounge, Love and Squalor, opens late afternoon with hundreds of craft beers, a wine list leaning on small producers and an abbreviated bar bites menu.
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Weights + Measures
2808 Caroline Stfrom ZAGAT - A bakery, restaurant and lounge front a 1950s industrial warehouse in Midtown, thanks to folks behind Slow Dough Bread Co., Brown Paper Chocolates and 13 celsius. The bakery doles out daily made bread, donuts and pastries, while a living room–style dining room, warm with fabric sofas and shag carpeting, serves seasonal American cuisine. The back lounge, Love and Squalor, opens late afternoon with hundreds of craft beers, a wine list leaning on small producers and an abbreviated bar bites menu.
from ZAGAT... Definitely “not Tex-Mex”, but rather “very authentic Mexico City food” is dished at this arty, contemporary cantina in Montrose that’s “something a little different”; though service is not a strong point, the atmosphere is “fabulous”, leaving fans believing it “should be packed at all times
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Cuchara
214 Fairview Stfrom ZAGAT... Definitely “not Tex-Mex”, but rather “very authentic Mexico City food” is dished at this arty, contemporary cantina in Montrose that’s “something a little different”; though service is not a strong point, the atmosphere is “fabulous”, leaving fans believing it “should be packed at all times
from ZAGAT... The “creative”, casual New American menu at the Montrose branch of this locally bred chain includes favorites such as pulled pork nachos, duck confit taquitos and “to-die-for” fried chicken, with a “huge” choice of wines to wash it all down; the industrial-chic space has a “relaxed” vibe, but it can get “fairly loud” when busy; P.S. brunch (served Friday–Sunday) is “fantastic.
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MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington Avefrom ZAGAT... The “creative”, casual New American menu at the Montrose branch of this locally bred chain includes favorites such as pulled pork nachos, duck confit taquitos and “to-die-for” fried chicken, with a “huge” choice of wines to wash it all down; the industrial-chic space has a “relaxed” vibe, but it can get “fairly loud” when busy; P.S. brunch (served Friday–Sunday) is “fantastic.
from ZAGAT... An “impressive array” of “spot-on” Jewish soul food favorites – from “amazing” sandwiches to “to-die-for desserts” – draws a loyal following to this “New York–style” deli in the heart of Montrose; an “eclectic group of patrons” gathers at “all hours” (it’s open 24/7) in the “fun, lively” dining room that's a paean to the Big Apple.
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Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer Rdfrom ZAGAT... An “impressive array” of “spot-on” Jewish soul food favorites – from “amazing” sandwiches to “to-die-for desserts” – draws a loyal following to this “New York–style” deli in the heart of Montrose; an “eclectic group of patrons” gathers at “all hours” (it’s open 24/7) in the “fun, lively” dining room that's a paean to the Big Apple.
A Montrose “institution”, this counter-serve cafe doles out what many consider the “best authentic Greek food in Houston” – from “legendary” gyros to “great” Greek salads to “outstanding” baklava; there’s a “fun, casual atmosphere”, and even though there's “always a line”, “it's worth the wait”; P.S. the Downtown branch on Market Square Park is quaint, with outdoor seating and lunch options for office dwellers.
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Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdA Montrose “institution”, this counter-serve cafe doles out what many consider the “best authentic Greek food in Houston” – from “legendary” gyros to “great” Greek salads to “outstanding” baklava; there’s a “fun, casual atmosphere”, and even though there's “always a line”, “it's worth the wait”; P.S. the Downtown branch on Market Square Park is quaint, with outdoor seating and lunch options for office dwellers.
family owned Tex-Mex restaurant.... I have been eating there since 1985!!! Speaking Spanish is a plus!~~~~~~~~ When we, the Treviño family, took over La Mexicana, it had been known as a small supermarket. Since 1982, with hard work and preserverance, we have transformed the “small grocery store” into a full service restaurant and bar.
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La Mexicana
1018 Fairview Stfamily owned Tex-Mex restaurant.... I have been eating there since 1985!!! Speaking Spanish is a plus!~~~~~~~~ When we, the Treviño family, took over La Mexicana, it had been known as a small supermarket. Since 1982, with hard work and preserverance, we have transformed the “small grocery store” into a full service restaurant and bar.
I would argue the best pho and/or Vietnamese food in the city.
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Pho Saigon
2808 Milam StI would argue the best pho and/or Vietnamese food in the city.
Nestled among trees in the middle of Discovery Green” and across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center, this sleek Downtown New American from chef Robert Del Grande (RDG + Bar Annie) offers a menu of “delicious food and crafty cocktails that are worth a splurge”; the contemporary digs may seem suited for “a corporate party”, but if you can snag a patio table “you’re in for a lovely experience”, no matter the reason you’re there.
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The Grove
1611 Lamar StNestled among trees in the middle of Discovery Green” and across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center, this sleek Downtown New American from chef Robert Del Grande (RDG + Bar Annie) offers a menu of “delicious food and crafty cocktails that are worth a splurge”; the contemporary digs may seem suited for “a corporate party”, but if you can snag a patio table “you’re in for a lovely experience”, no matter the reason you’re there.
any sushi lover MUST have... from Zagat. It’s “always an adventure for the palate” at chef Tyson Cole’s Montrose outpost of his Austin original, plating “sushi creations” that are “music in your mouth” plus plenty of other “innovative, delectable” Japanese options that don’t involve raw fish; the scene – amid soft lighting and warm woods – is “impossibly hip”, and the tabs “expensive”, but “worth it”; P.S. it’s “hard to get a reservation” because most of the seats are saved for walk-ins.
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Uchi
904 Westheimer Rdany sushi lover MUST have... from Zagat. It’s “always an adventure for the palate” at chef Tyson Cole’s Montrose outpost of his Austin original, plating “sushi creations” that are “music in your mouth” plus plenty of other “innovative, delectable” Japanese options that don’t involve raw fish; the scene – amid soft lighting and warm woods – is “impossibly hip”, and the tabs “expensive”, but “worth it”; P.S. it’s “hard to get a reservation” because most of the seats are saved for walk-ins.
better than average pizza with lots of topping and sauce options.
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Pink's Pizza
710 W Gray Stbetter than average pizza with lots of topping and sauce options.
from ZAGAT... "After two decades on the scene, this stylish River Oaks institution remains a “favorite” thanks to its “excellent” Italian fare; the lively bar scene is bolstered by an “awesome happy hour”, plus the “people-watching is fun” and an evening on the patio is “hard to beat.
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La Griglia
2817 W Gray Stfrom ZAGAT... "After two decades on the scene, this stylish River Oaks institution remains a “favorite” thanks to its “excellent” Italian fare; the lively bar scene is bolstered by an “awesome happy hour”, plus the “people-watching is fun” and an evening on the patio is “hard to beat.
from ZAGAT... "Food-trucker/chef Cat Huynh brings his first brick-and-mortar to Montrose, featuring Vietnamese breakfast and coffees, banh mi sandwiches, spring rolls, pho and Japanese beer. The cool, pint-size space with blond-wood walls and pitched exposed-wood ceilings attracts hipsters, coffee-shop lingerers and foodies on the go for counter-service fare.
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LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose Blvdfrom ZAGAT... "Food-trucker/chef Cat Huynh brings his first brick-and-mortar to Montrose, featuring Vietnamese breakfast and coffees, banh mi sandwiches, spring rolls, pho and Japanese beer. The cool, pint-size space with blond-wood walls and pitched exposed-wood ceilings attracts hipsters, coffee-shop lingerers and foodies on the go for counter-service fare.
from ZAGAT... "Tucked away” in the heart of Montrose, this “wonderful neighborhood eatery” serves “casual, eclectic” American fare (“excellent for both vegans and carnivores”), including a bounteous, “amazing” Sunday brunch; the “comfy” interior is “filled with antiques” and there’s a “pretty backyard garden” too, both with a “relaxed, fun atmosphere.
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Baba Yega
2607 Grant Stfrom ZAGAT... "Tucked away” in the heart of Montrose, this “wonderful neighborhood eatery” serves “casual, eclectic” American fare (“excellent for both vegans and carnivores”), including a bounteous, “amazing” Sunday brunch; the “comfy” interior is “filled with antiques” and there’s a “pretty backyard garden” too, both with a “relaxed, fun atmosphere.
from Zagat... Expats extol this British Pub in Montrose that turns out traditional favorites like fish 'n' chips, plus Indian offerings such as chicken tikka masala alongside whiskeys and a range of bottled and draft beers. The setting has a proper tavern feel, with exposed wood beams, red booths and dim lighting.
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Red Lion British Pub
2316 S Shepherd Drfrom Zagat... Expats extol this British Pub in Montrose that turns out traditional favorites like fish 'n' chips, plus Indian offerings such as chicken tikka masala alongside whiskeys and a range of bottled and draft beers. The setting has a proper tavern feel, with exposed wood beams, red booths and dim lighting.
from ZAGAT... Definitely “not your typical Mexican restaurant”, this longtime, upscale Montrose hot spot showcases chef Hugo Ortega’s “imaginative” south-of-the-border cuisine that “consistently surprises you with interesting combinations and new flavors”; the “excellent tequila, mezcal and wine lists” fuel the “fun, festive” atmosphere (hence the dining room can get “noisy”); P.S. Sunday brunch is “fantastic”, so call ahead for reservations.
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Hugo's
1600 Westheimer Rdfrom ZAGAT... Definitely “not your typical Mexican restaurant”, this longtime, upscale Montrose hot spot showcases chef Hugo Ortega’s “imaginative” south-of-the-border cuisine that “consistently surprises you with interesting combinations and new flavors”; the “excellent tequila, mezcal and wine lists” fuel the “fun, festive” atmosphere (hence the dining room can get “noisy”); P.S. Sunday brunch is “fantastic”, so call ahead for reservations.
an Austin street taco/food truck that went viral… a MUST for any taco afficiando.
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Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd Dran Austin street taco/food truck that went viral… a MUST for any taco afficiando.
Neighborhood watering hole with a British vibe, TV’s tuned to sports & blackboartd dinner specials.
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The Phoenix on Westheimer
1915 Westheimer RoadNeighborhood watering hole with a British vibe, TV’s tuned to sports & blackboartd dinner specials.
Kolache Factory
7811 Main StKolaches!
Chuy's
2706 Westheimer Rdawesome TEX Mex!!
Jason's Deli
2611 S Shepherd DrHuge chain deli, many great options...
from website - It was born from the tradition of revering the tea leaf, and it’s nearly limitless flavors and benefits. And it was born as a place where neighbors could gather, and exchange stories over a cup of tea.
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The Teahouse Tapioca & Tea
2089 Westheimer Rdfrom website - It was born from the tradition of revering the tea leaf, and it’s nearly limitless flavors and benefits. And it was born as a place where neighbors could gather, and exchange stories over a cup of tea.
from Houston Press - “This new Heights-area bar on a quiet street, easily accessible from I-10, is somewhat of a hidden gem; it is definitely a neighborhood bar, and has been attracting young adults who have bought new condos that are springing up in the area as well as longtime residents. Down the Street looks like a friendly, rustic Texas icehouse, with a seating area out front and dirt-covered parking lot, but serves liquor and has a full bar to go along with their impressive collection of wines and beers, many of which come from Texas breweries. The owners are foodies at heart, and as far as we know this is the only place in town to get a pizza like the Larkin, which is topped with smoked duck breast, cherry glaze, fresh pears, crumbled blue cheese and pesto; the rest of the menu is equally impressive. Come check out some of the popular weekly specials,
like Moscow Mule Night Thursdays and College Game Burger Day Saturdays.”
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Down the Street
5746 Larkin Stfrom Houston Press - “This new Heights-area bar on a quiet street, easily accessible from I-10, is somewhat of a hidden gem; it is definitely a neighborhood bar, and has been attracting young adults who have bought new condos that are springing up in the area as well as longtime residents. Down the Street looks like a friendly, rustic Texas icehouse, with a seating area out front and dirt-covered parking lot, but serves liquor and has a full bar to go along with their impressive collection of wines and beers, many of which come from Texas breweries. The owners are foodies at heart, and as far as we know this is the only place in town to get a pizza like the Larkin, which is topped with smoked duck breast, cherry glaze, fresh pears, crumbled blue cheese and pesto; the rest of the menu is equally impressive. Come check out some of the popular weekly specials,
like Moscow Mule Night Thursdays and College Game Burger Day Saturdays.”
from Texas Monthly
A historic building in EaDo has been transformed into the kind of place we want in our neighborhood—a cozy cafe for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch, with a welcoming bar that dispenses wine, bubbly, and beer. From the well-curated midday menu—consisting of a soup, four salads, and five sandwiches—we enjoyed the French onion soup, a lovely rendition with deeply flavored stock and croutons, not too heavy on the cheese. We rounded it out with a pair of salmon sliders featuring small cuts of seared filet with avocado, capers, and an ingenious tzatziki sauce on heavenly butter rolls. A bistro dinner menu is in the offing.
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Leeland House
2119 Leeland Stfrom Texas Monthly
A historic building in EaDo has been transformed into the kind of place we want in our neighborhood—a cozy cafe for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch, with a welcoming bar that dispenses wine, bubbly, and beer. From the well-curated midday menu—consisting of a soup, four salads, and five sandwiches—we enjoyed the French onion soup, a lovely rendition with deeply flavored stock and croutons, not too heavy on the cheese. We rounded it out with a pair of salmon sliders featuring small cuts of seared filet with avocado, capers, and an ingenious tzatziki sauce on heavenly butter rolls. A bistro dinner menu is in the offing.
from Houston Press -
Housed in a charming '30s-era house, Backstreet Cafe lies just off of South Shepherd in River Oaks. Cozy up in one of three intimate dining rooms as you nosh on jazzed-up Southern and Italian classics from renowned chef Hugo Ortega. Standouts include the seafood-stuffed Gulf Coast beignets, pecan-crusted chicken, and eggs Benedict over cheddar-chive biscuits. The restaurant also has a brilliantly curated wine list from sommelier Sean Beck. When the weather is nice, be sure to sit under the tall trees out on Backstreet's stunning New Orleans-esque patio, it's easily one of the best in town.
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Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd Drfrom Houston Press -
Housed in a charming '30s-era house, Backstreet Cafe lies just off of South Shepherd in River Oaks. Cozy up in one of three intimate dining rooms as you nosh on jazzed-up Southern and Italian classics from renowned chef Hugo Ortega. Standouts include the seafood-stuffed Gulf Coast beignets, pecan-crusted chicken, and eggs Benedict over cheddar-chive biscuits. The restaurant also has a brilliantly curated wine list from sommelier Sean Beck. When the weather is nice, be sure to sit under the tall trees out on Backstreet's stunning New Orleans-esque patio, it's easily one of the best in town.
from Houston Chronicle... A visit to the mini-mart typically involves picking up a new lighter and a few tallboys for your beer picnic. Not so at D&Q Mini-Mart, because it's not your typical convenience store. Otherwise known as the Beer Station, this average looking shop on the shabbier edges of Montrose just so happens to be one of the top spots in Houston for beer selection. Instead of snagging a case of the Champagne of Beers on the way to a game of flip cup, customers come in to peruse the limited edition bottles from craft breweries all over the U.S. and abroad.
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The Pit Room
1201 Richmond Avenuefrom Houston Chronicle... A visit to the mini-mart typically involves picking up a new lighter and a few tallboys for your beer picnic. Not so at D&Q Mini-Mart, because it's not your typical convenience store. Otherwise known as the Beer Station, this average looking shop on the shabbier edges of Montrose just so happens to be one of the top spots in Houston for beer selection. Instead of snagging a case of the Champagne of Beers on the way to a game of flip cup, customers come in to peruse the limited edition bottles from craft breweries all over the U.S. and abroad.
Parks & Nature
from website... Buffalo Bayou Park offers 160 acres of beautiful scenery and skyline views, artwork, a nature play area, the “go-to” dog park in the city, hike and bike trails, and gathering places for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities as well as live, artistic performances. Stretching from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, it is fulfilling its potential as one of the country’s great urban parks
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Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial Drivefrom website... Buffalo Bayou Park offers 160 acres of beautiful scenery and skyline views, artwork, a nature play area, the “go-to” dog park in the city, hike and bike trails, and gathering places for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities as well as live, artistic performances. Stretching from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, it is fulfilling its potential as one of the country’s great urban parks
There is always something going on here... it's new, it's beautiful. Music festivals to flea markets to ice skating in the winter. Check the schedule for what's going on. http://www.discoverygreen.com
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StThere is always something going on here... it's new, it's beautiful. Music festivals to flea markets to ice skating in the winter. Check the schedule for what's going on. http://www.discoverygreen.com
Hermann Drive
Hermann Driveadjacent to Zoo, Outdoor theater, IMAX, and much more
Arts & Culture
The Alley Theatre, one of America’s leading not-for-profit theatres, is a nationally recognized performing arts company lead by Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden. Home to a Resident Company of actors, the Alley creates a wide-ranging repertoire and innovative productions of classics, neglected modern plays, and premieres. Alley All New, the initiative to commission and develop new work year round, features the Alley All New Festival each season presenting workshops and readings of new plays and musicals in process. A recipient of the Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, the Alley has brought productions to Broadway, 40 American cities includ
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Teatro Alley
615 Texas AveThe Alley Theatre, one of America’s leading not-for-profit theatres, is a nationally recognized performing arts company lead by Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden. Home to a Resident Company of actors, the Alley creates a wide-ranging repertoire and innovative productions of classics, neglected modern plays, and premieres. Alley All New, the initiative to commission and develop new work year round, features the Alley All New Festival each season presenting workshops and readings of new plays and musicals in process. A recipient of the Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, the Alley has brought productions to Broadway, 40 American cities includ
museums, parks, zoos, IMAX, picnics, fountains... you name it.
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Houston Museum District
museums, parks, zoos, IMAX, picnics, fountains... you name it.
The Menil Collection is an art museum located in Houston, Texas, USA, in a 30-acre neighborhood of art. The main building houses special exhibitions and the permanent collection, and it anchors a campus with three other museum buildings: two are dedicated to single artists (Cy Twombly and Dan Flavin) and another to year-long installation projects; a fourth building is under construction for a drawing institute. Known for displays that allow the objects and works of art to speak for themselves—there are no “didactics” on the wall or media in the galleries—the Menil philosophy is to foster each individual’s direct, personal encounter with works of art. The display of carefully chosen artworks
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La Colección Menil
1533 Sul Ross StThe Menil Collection is an art museum located in Houston, Texas, USA, in a 30-acre neighborhood of art. The main building houses special exhibitions and the permanent collection, and it anchors a campus with three other museum buildings: two are dedicated to single artists (Cy Twombly and Dan Flavin) and another to year-long installation projects; a fourth building is under construction for a drawing institute. Known for displays that allow the objects and works of art to speak for themselves—there are no “didactics” on the wall or media in the galleries—the Menil philosophy is to foster each individual’s direct, personal encounter with works of art. The display of carefully chosen artworks
The Contemporary Arts Museum – Houston is a not-for-profit institution in the Museum District, Houston, Texas, dedicated to presenting the contemporary art of our time to the public. As a non-collecting museum, it strives to provide a forum for visual arts of the present and recent past and document new directions in art, while engaging the public and encouraging a greater understanding of contemporary art through education programs. The Contemporary Arts Museum occupies a stainless-steel building. The building was designed by Gunnar Birkerts and opened its doors in 1972
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdThe Contemporary Arts Museum – Houston is a not-for-profit institution in the Museum District, Houston, Texas, dedicated to presenting the contemporary art of our time to the public. As a non-collecting museum, it strives to provide a forum for visual arts of the present and recent past and document new directions in art, while engaging the public and encouraging a greater understanding of contemporary art through education programs. The Contemporary Arts Museum occupies a stainless-steel building. The building was designed by Gunnar Birkerts and opened its doors in 1972
The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel in Houston, Texas, founded by John and Dominique de Menil. The interior serves not only as a chapel, but also as a major work of modern art. On its walls are fourteen black but color hued paintings by Mark Rothko. The shape of the building, an octagon inscribed in a Greek cross, and the design of the chapel was largely influenced by the artist.
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StThe Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel in Houston, Texas, founded by John and Dominique de Menil. The interior serves not only as a chapel, but also as a major work of modern art. On its walls are fourteen black but color hued paintings by Mark Rothko. The shape of the building, an octagon inscribed in a Greek cross, and the design of the chapel was largely influenced by the artist.
Little secret.... Houston really has an amazing collection of art and museums.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StLittle secret.... Houston really has an amazing collection of art and museums.
Jones Hall is home to five of Houston's civic art pieces.
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Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana StJones Hall is home to five of Houston's civic art pieces.
Shopping
Sprawling Houston landmark shopping experience... High end to the low end. Ice rink included.
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The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdSprawling Houston landmark shopping experience... High end to the low end. Ice rink included.
from WiKi... Highland Village is a neighborhood in Houston, Texas featuring luxury eating and shopping experiences. Highland Village is highly esteemed and considered one of the most popular destinations for high-end retail. Highland Village not only has shopping and dining but also includes salons and personal care, financial services, and eye-care services. Located inside the 610 loop, Highland Village gives the ultimate shopping and dining experience with features such as complimentary valet parking and seasonal decor.
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Highland Village
4055 Westheimer Rdfrom WiKi... Highland Village is a neighborhood in Houston, Texas featuring luxury eating and shopping experiences. Highland Village is highly esteemed and considered one of the most popular destinations for high-end retail. Highland Village not only has shopping and dining but also includes salons and personal care, financial services, and eye-care services. Located inside the 610 loop, Highland Village gives the ultimate shopping and dining experience with features such as complimentary valet parking and seasonal decor.
Entertainment & Activities
a 55-acre (22 ha) zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The Zoo houses over 6,000 animals as a part of over 900 species that the zoo has to offer, and receives 1.8 million visitors each year and is the tenth most visited zoo in the United States. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
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Zoológico de Houston
6200 Hermann Park Dra 55-acre (22 ha) zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The Zoo houses over 6,000 animals as a part of over 900 species that the zoo has to offer, and receives 1.8 million visitors each year and is the tenth most visited zoo in the United States. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Downtown Aquarium was chosen as the 2014 Local’s Choice Award for Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant!
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Acuario del centro
410 Bagby StDowntown Aquarium was chosen as the 2014 Local’s Choice Award for Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant!
Houston Texans, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and a ton of other reasons.
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Estadio NRG
NRG ParkwayHouston Texans, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and a ton of other reasons.
The best way to see a movie. Fine food, wine, drinks delivered to your own pod at the press of a button with reclining seats, blankets and privacy with no obstructions. Very pricey but worth the experience.
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IPIC - Houston
4444 Westheimer RdThe best way to see a movie. Fine food, wine, drinks delivered to your own pod at the press of a button with reclining seats, blankets and privacy with no obstructions. Very pricey but worth the experience.
-sometimes called The Woodlands Pavilion or simply The Pavilion, is a concert amphitheatre located in The Woodlands, Texas, an outer suburb of Houston, Texas. It caters to both the performing arts and contemporary artists and is also available for rental. It is owned and operated by The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands and is a non-profit organization. The amphitheatre seats 16,500 people and has been the second-most heavily used amphitheater in the world.
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts
3351 Cullen Blvd-sometimes called The Woodlands Pavilion or simply The Pavilion, is a concert amphitheatre located in The Woodlands, Texas, an outer suburb of Houston, Texas. It caters to both the performing arts and contemporary artists and is also available for rental. It is owned and operated by The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands and is a non-profit organization. The amphitheatre seats 16,500 people and has been the second-most heavily used amphitheater in the world.
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StThe Astros
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StLive music and The Rockets!
Houston Dynamo - Soccer
BBVA Compass Stadium got built as part of a deal that was agreed when the San Jose franchise moved to Houston in 2005. It took however over five years of negotiations for building works to finally start. During that time the Houston Dynamo played at the Robertson Stadium, an American football stadium located at the University of Houston campus.
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Estadio BBVA Compass
2200 Texas AveHouston Dynamo - Soccer
BBVA Compass Stadium got built as part of a deal that was agreed when the San Jose franchise moved to Houston in 2005. It took however over five years of negotiations for building works to finally start. During that time the Houston Dynamo played at the Robertson Stadium, an American football stadium located at the University of Houston campus.
Drinks & Nightlife
from HoustonPress - Griff's, a very neighborhood-oriented sports bar, serves standard, artery-clogging bar food all day up until closing time. The interior is comfortable and worn - read: this falls on the dive side of the dive-fancy spectrum, in a good way - and the patio is spacious. Friday and Saturday nights bring dollar Lone Stars and a DJ-fueled party atmosphere, but most other times you can enjoy a reasonably peaceful bite in a 45-year-old bar. Tuesday is steak night and Wednesday brings pork chops, both for around ten bucks.
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Grif's
3416 Roseland Stfrom HoustonPress - Griff's, a very neighborhood-oriented sports bar, serves standard, artery-clogging bar food all day up until closing time. The interior is comfortable and worn - read: this falls on the dive side of the dive-fancy spectrum, in a good way - and the patio is spacious. Friday and Saturday nights bring dollar Lone Stars and a DJ-fueled party atmosphere, but most other times you can enjoy a reasonably peaceful bite in a 45-year-old bar. Tuesday is steak night and Wednesday brings pork chops, both for around ten bucks.
from HoustonPress - Millions of scenes ago, AvantGarden was called the Mausoleum, and then the converted house went through a variety of structural and aesthetic changes to become the folkie playground it is today. Local singer-songwriters' acoustic jangle routinely packs the house as listeners sip Shiners, Merlot or the venue's trademark fruit-infused homemade concoctions. (Try the sangria.) Many of Houston's best-known troubadors count AvantGarden as the first venue they ever played in front of a large audience, either in the upstairs performance space or downstairs among the fireplace, mirrored walls and European-style divans. Something interesting, if not downright captivating, is happen
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AvantGarden
411 Westheimer Rdfrom HoustonPress - Millions of scenes ago, AvantGarden was called the Mausoleum, and then the converted house went through a variety of structural and aesthetic changes to become the folkie playground it is today. Local singer-songwriters' acoustic jangle routinely packs the house as listeners sip Shiners, Merlot or the venue's trademark fruit-infused homemade concoctions. (Try the sangria.) Many of Houston's best-known troubadors count AvantGarden as the first venue they ever played in front of a large audience, either in the upstairs performance space or downstairs among the fireplace, mirrored walls and European-style divans. Something interesting, if not downright captivating, is happen
from ZAGAT - Tucked away on Downtown’s Main Street, this second-floor bar and lounge bears no obvious signage – the speakeasy like space lives just above Clutch City Squire. Exposed brick and vintage decor set the stage for a focused selection of spirits and other libations, plus a varied range of live entertainment.
Barringer Bar
108 Main Stfrom ZAGAT - Tucked away on Downtown’s Main Street, this second-floor bar and lounge bears no obvious signage – the speakeasy like space lives just above Clutch City Squire. Exposed brick and vintage decor set the stage for a focused selection of spirits and other libations, plus a varied range of live entertainment.
The Nightingale Room is a small nightclub and live music venue in Downtown Houston headed by owner Mike Criss. Partnering with the team from Anvil Bar & Refuge, Mike has seamlessly melded fresh, casual drinks with an enormous collection of vinyl for the calmer weekdays and house music we turn up on the weekends. A smaller, intimate space with arguably Houston’s best sound system, Nightingale is also the best room in Houston for a live show. Check the calendar for upcoming acts!
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The Nightingale Room
308 Main StThe Nightingale Room is a small nightclub and live music venue in Downtown Houston headed by owner Mike Criss. Partnering with the team from Anvil Bar & Refuge, Mike has seamlessly melded fresh, casual drinks with an enormous collection of vinyl for the calmer weekdays and house music we turn up on the weekends. A smaller, intimate space with arguably Houston’s best sound system, Nightingale is also the best room in Houston for a live show. Check the calendar for upcoming acts!
from ZAGAT's - With a focus on craft beer, seasonal cocktails and upscale takes on classic bar bites, this laid-back Midtown bar and grill is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The relaxed space boasts a modern interior with reclaimed-wood accents and a large outdoor patio.
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Wooster's Garden
3315 Milam Stfrom ZAGAT's - With a focus on craft beer, seasonal cocktails and upscale takes on classic bar bites, this laid-back Midtown bar and grill is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The relaxed space boasts a modern interior with reclaimed-wood accents and a large outdoor patio.
from ZAGAT - Why it’s hot: The cozy Rice Village bar slings a huge variety of brews — available by the bottle or on tap — and a short, delicious menu of bar bites. Indoor seats can be hard to come by, but the crowd of regulars knows there's lots of room outside, thanks to a small front patio and an even larger covered one out back. Number of beers on tap: 50+ What to eat: Basil pesto flatbread with roasted chicken --- from their website... The Houston Ginger Man is the oldest of our pubs, and has been serving fine beer since 1985. Nestled in Rice Village, close to Rice University, the Texas Medical Center, and the West University neighborhood sits a home taken out of a literary novel. Shaded
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The Ginger Man
5607 Morningside Drfrom ZAGAT - Why it’s hot: The cozy Rice Village bar slings a huge variety of brews — available by the bottle or on tap — and a short, delicious menu of bar bites. Indoor seats can be hard to come by, but the crowd of regulars knows there's lots of room outside, thanks to a small front patio and an even larger covered one out back. Number of beers on tap: 50+ What to eat: Basil pesto flatbread with roasted chicken --- from their website... The Houston Ginger Man is the oldest of our pubs, and has been serving fine beer since 1985. Nestled in Rice Village, close to Rice University, the Texas Medical Center, and the West University neighborhood sits a home taken out of a literary novel. Shaded
from Houston Press - Where else in Houston could you see Valient Thorr, eat a near-orgasmic cheeseburger (seriously, it's kinda sexy), watch the Rockets on the tube and play a game of drunkenly dangerous darts all in the same night? Rudyard's, that's where! Located just off Waugh in the Montrose and amidst town homes and sketchy backstreets, its charm isn't manufactured or pre-packaged like all the other corporate "pubs" in town. Rudz is a product of its environment through and through, populated by our city's own indie musicians and artists. The beer menu is lively and always changing, so be sure to stop by frequently to taste some of the state's best micro-brews.
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Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh Drfrom Houston Press - Where else in Houston could you see Valient Thorr, eat a near-orgasmic cheeseburger (seriously, it's kinda sexy), watch the Rockets on the tube and play a game of drunkenly dangerous darts all in the same night? Rudyard's, that's where! Located just off Waugh in the Montrose and amidst town homes and sketchy backstreets, its charm isn't manufactured or pre-packaged like all the other corporate "pubs" in town. Rudz is a product of its environment through and through, populated by our city's own indie musicians and artists. The beer menu is lively and always changing, so be sure to stop by frequently to taste some of the state's best micro-brews.
from ZAGAT - Championing the metaphor of craft beer (mongoose) triumphing over bigger beer brands (cobra), this Midtown bar with myriad taps and a knack for cocktails attracts an educated crowd that appreciates things like hop subtleties, Fernet on draft and upscale snacks to accompany; its modern interior marries brick, wood and metal, with vine-covered walls and monthly poetry readings softening its machismo.
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Mongoose Versus Cobra
1011 McGowen Stfrom ZAGAT - Championing the metaphor of craft beer (mongoose) triumphing over bigger beer brands (cobra), this Midtown bar with myriad taps and a knack for cocktails attracts an educated crowd that appreciates things like hop subtleties, Fernet on draft and upscale snacks to accompany; its modern interior marries brick, wood and metal, with vine-covered walls and monthly poetry readings softening its machismo.
from ZAGAT - Why it’s hot: Suds enthusiasts won't be disappointed by the comprehensive list of American (like the Houston-brewed Saint Arnold Lawnmower) and global beers (Fram-Bosa Belgian, Kaliber BTL) at the Downtown brewhouse. The crowd is bustling after the work bell rings and also on theme nights. Number of beers on tap: 86 What to eat: Corn dog trio with three hand-battered beer bratwursts and spicy mustard or a pick-your-pie pizza with fresh herb tomato sauce and three toppings.
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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main Stfrom ZAGAT - Why it’s hot: Suds enthusiasts won't be disappointed by the comprehensive list of American (like the Houston-brewed Saint Arnold Lawnmower) and global beers (Fram-Bosa Belgian, Kaliber BTL) at the Downtown brewhouse. The crowd is bustling after the work bell rings and also on theme nights. Number of beers on tap: 86 What to eat: Corn dog trio with three hand-battered beer bratwursts and spicy mustard or a pick-your-pie pizza with fresh herb tomato sauce and three toppings.
Iconic Houston Landmark Nightclub dating back to the 1970's... known Internationally.
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Numbers Night Club
300 Westheimer RdIconic Houston Landmark Nightclub dating back to the 1970's... known Internationally.
from ZAGAT... “Arrive early” and “be prepared to wait” at this “swanky” Montrose bar where crowds of “actual grown-ups” flock nightly for “expertly crafted” “Prohibition-era cocktails”, cheese and charcuterie in a “tastefully” decorated space (think exposed brick, dark wood and leather); sure, prices run “a bit high”, but that's to be expected when “talented” bartenders put so much “care into the creation” of each drink.
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer Rdfrom ZAGAT... “Arrive early” and “be prepared to wait” at this “swanky” Montrose bar where crowds of “actual grown-ups” flock nightly for “expertly crafted” “Prohibition-era cocktails”, cheese and charcuterie in a “tastefully” decorated space (think exposed brick, dark wood and leather); sure, prices run “a bit high”, but that's to be expected when “talented” bartenders put so much “care into the creation” of each drink.
Warm, stylish coffee shop & cocktail lounge with a spacious patio & refined small bites.
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Around the Corner
1510 Hutchins StWarm, stylish coffee shop & cocktail lounge with a spacious patio & refined small bites.
Fantastic patio, charming International feel bar with great food. Events every week and the famous Drag Show Brunch every Sunday... you will need reservations. It's that popular.
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Boheme
307 Fairview StFantastic patio, charming International feel bar with great food. Events every week and the famous Drag Show Brunch every Sunday... you will need reservations. It's that popular.