Guidebook for Houston

Jeri
Guidebook for Houston

Food Scene

Humble, social setting with giant oak tree. It started as a vegetarian spot but has expanded its audience still staying true to a variety of foodie palates. http://www.hobbitcafehtx.com/
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hobbit Cafe
2243 Richmond Ave
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Humble, social setting with giant oak tree. It started as a vegetarian spot but has expanded its audience still staying true to a variety of foodie palates. http://www.hobbitcafehtx.com/
This is one my favorite Italian spots and be clear the Kirby "family" location is different from the suburb locations. You must ask for the Shrimp Oscelo while you're there. http://www.carrabbasoriginal.com/
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrabba's - The Original On Kirby
3115 Kirby Dr
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is one my favorite Italian spots and be clear the Kirby "family" location is different from the suburb locations. You must ask for the Shrimp Oscelo while you're there. http://www.carrabbasoriginal.com/
If you're wanting to experience the Pappadeaux chain but just can't stand the commercial dinner experience, Lil' Pappa's is much better. Try sitting at the bar + enjoy a cocktail and the oysters (or anything on the menu). http://files.pappas.com/images/dyn/menus/menu_292.pdf
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Pappasito's Cantina
2536 Richmond Ave
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're wanting to experience the Pappadeaux chain but just can't stand the commercial dinner experience, Lil' Pappa's is much better. Try sitting at the bar + enjoy a cocktail and the oysters (or anything on the menu). http://files.pappas.com/images/dyn/menus/menu_292.pdf
Elegant, 5 star Spanish cuisine. Great for date nite. Cozy cottage atmosphere less than 10 minutes away. http://bcnhouston.com/
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland St
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elegant, 5 star Spanish cuisine. Great for date nite. Cozy cottage atmosphere less than 10 minutes away. http://bcnhouston.com/
Yes, yes, yes... inexpensive quality sushi. You'll know what I mean you go there. There is often a wait but they turn tables and food quickly.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oishii
3764 Richmond Ave
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yes, yes, yes... inexpensive quality sushi. You'll know what I mean you go there. There is often a wait but they turn tables and food quickly.

Drinks & Nightlife

Hip cool scene. Good happy hour.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revelry on Richmond
1613 Richmond Avenue
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hip cool scene. Good happy hour.
Craft beer brewery with large patio and industrial feel. Cool, chill spot.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Craft beer brewery with large patio and industrial feel. Cool, chill spot.
I think this is a bar (lol) but it is really a great Sunday brunch spot. Good music and small but interesting menu.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Around the Corner
1510 Hutchins St
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I think this is a bar (lol) but it is really a great Sunday brunch spot. Good music and small but interesting menu.
Montrose's legendary The Davenport has super strong drinks and an eclectic scene... local celebrities have been known to hang on Sunday night.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Davenport Lounge
2115 Richmond Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montrose's legendary The Davenport has super strong drinks and an eclectic scene... local celebrities have been known to hang on Sunday night.
Looking for a more Third Ward scene, check out Scrappy Brown on Almeda and bar hop among the corridor.
Scrappy Brown's
4830 Almeda Rd
Looking for a more Third Ward scene, check out Scrappy Brown on Almeda and bar hop among the corridor.

Arts & Culture

979 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
979 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
While the collection is great, the lawns were built for lounging, reading, playing chess (all on a blanket) and so much more...
491 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colección Menil
1533 Sul Ross St
491 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
While the collection is great, the lawns were built for lounging, reading, playing chess (all on a blanket) and so much more...
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) a non-profit 501(c)(3) institution was founded in the year 2000 by a Vietnam veteran and African American military historian, Captain Paul J. Matthews. The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is a proud member of the Houston Museum District. We are the only Museum dedicated primarily to preserving the legacy and honor of the African-American soldier, in the United States of America.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de los Soldados de Buffalo
3816 Caroline St
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) a non-profit 501(c)(3) institution was founded in the year 2000 by a Vietnam veteran and African American military historian, Captain Paul J. Matthews. The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is a proud member of the Houston Museum District. We are the only Museum dedicated primarily to preserving the legacy and honor of the African-American soldier, in the United States of America.
http://www.houstonballet.org/
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Ballet
601 Preston St
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
http://www.houstonballet.org/

Parks & Nature

Amazing programming (check their website) or just hang and enjoy beautifully manicured lawns, a Treehouse casual dining restaurant, a water area for kids and fine dining across the the GRB Convention Center. http://www.discoverygreen.com/
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing programming (check their website) or just hang and enjoy beautifully manicured lawns, a Treehouse casual dining restaurant, a water area for kids and fine dining across the the GRB Convention Center. http://www.discoverygreen.com/

Shopping

Several blocks of outdoor shopping from name brands to boutiques.
379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rice Village
2376 Rice Boulevard
379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Several blocks of outdoor shopping from name brands to boutiques.

Essentials

Great store! Clean with organic, daily, bakery, floral options. I love the fresh squeezed juices from here.
342 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H-E-B
6055 South Fwy
342 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great store! Clean with organic, daily, bakery, floral options. I love the fresh squeezed juices from here.