Guidebook for Houston

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Guidebook for Houston

Food Scene

Quirky coffee shop. Good for studying, reading, occasionally live music. Excellent fish tacos!
43 locals raden deze aan
Bohemeo's
708 Telephone Rd
43 locals raden deze aan
Quirky coffee shop. Good for studying, reading, occasionally live music. Excellent fish tacos!
Amazing traditional family-owned Italian deli.... great subs for lunch, lasagna, eggplant parm to die for.
19 locals raden deze aan
Mandola's Deli
4105 Leeland St
19 locals raden deze aan
Amazing traditional family-owned Italian deli.... great subs for lunch, lasagna, eggplant parm to die for.
Absolutely the best Mexican food in Houston. Margaritas are a must. Great outdoor seating.
265 locals raden deze aan
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation Blvd
265 locals raden deze aan
Absolutely the best Mexican food in Houston. Margaritas are a must. Great outdoor seating.
Wild-game artisan hot dogs and cold beer on an outdoor patio.
120 locals raden deze aan
Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal St
120 locals raden deze aan
Wild-game artisan hot dogs and cold beer on an outdoor patio.
Walk-up hamburger stand. Amazing.
29 locals raden deze aan
Champ-Burger
304 Sampson St
29 locals raden deze aan
Walk-up hamburger stand. Amazing.
HUGE Vietnamese/Asian joint. Get the spring rolls!
31 locals raden deze aan
Kim Son
2001 Jefferson St
31 locals raden deze aan
HUGE Vietnamese/Asian joint. Get the spring rolls!
Really great local pizza chain... University campus location, but it is not too crazy. Loads of beer on tap. Amazing veggie pizza "The Deuce."
47 locals raden deze aan
Pink's Pizza
710 W Gray St
47 locals raden deze aan
Really great local pizza chain... University campus location, but it is not too crazy. Loads of beer on tap. Amazing veggie pizza "The Deuce."
Highly recommended by Houston restaurant critic Allison Cook.
El Greco Kitchen & Grill
5420 Lawndale St
Highly recommended by Houston restaurant critic Allison Cook.
Recently appeared on several "Best New Restaurant in the Nation" lists. Cool, not too fancy, but very delicious!
104 locals raden deze aan
Nancy's Hustle
2704 Polk St
104 locals raden deze aan
Recently appeared on several "Best New Restaurant in the Nation" lists. Cool, not too fancy, but very delicious!

Essentials

Closest grocery store. Not swanky, but it has all the essentials.
334 locals raden deze aan
Kroger
4000 Polk St
334 locals raden deze aan
Closest grocery store. Not swanky, but it has all the essentials.
For a more "south of the border" experience, try Fiesta! This is just a normal grocery store, but they have a much more interesting international selection, and also sell cowboy boots, tortilla presses, straw hats and such.
122 locals raden deze aan
Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto St
122 locals raden deze aan
For a more "south of the border" experience, try Fiesta! This is just a normal grocery store, but they have a much more interesting international selection, and also sell cowboy boots, tortilla presses, straw hats and such.

Everything Else

24hr pharmacy. Also has milk/cereal, etc. and cheap wine. :)
140 locals raden deze aan
CVS
917 Main St
140 locals raden deze aan
24hr pharmacy. Also has milk/cereal, etc. and cheap wine. :)
Low price department store, has almost anything you might need, from pharmacy items to automotive or kitchen needs, including grocery.
Walmart Pharmacy
2391 S Wayside Dr
Low price department store, has almost anything you might need, from pharmacy items to automotive or kitchen needs, including grocery.

Arts & Culture

When it is not TOO hot, enjoy a concert or show at this great outdoor venue. Pack a picnic.
299 locals raden deze aan
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr
299 locals raden deze aan
When it is not TOO hot, enjoy a concert or show at this great outdoor venue. Pack a picnic.
One of the best opera houses in the nation .... and my "home" company. Let me know if you have any questions about what is playing!
25 locals raden deze aan
Houston Grand Opera
501 Texas Ave
25 locals raden deze aan
One of the best opera houses in the nation .... and my "home" company. Let me know if you have any questions about what is playing!