Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
This little hot spot is within walking distance of the house. Located on the Esplanade on Navigation, Ninfa's offers some of the best Mexican food around.
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdThis little hot spot is within walking distance of the house. Located on the Esplanade on Navigation, Ninfa's offers some of the best Mexican food around.
It's all good in the noodlehood! Try the Infernal Chicken Curry if you have a cold. Or the ever popular - Teddie's Not Gay. Or my personal favorite - U-don't Know Me. Best Asian fusion around.
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Jenni's Noodle House
602 E 20th StIt's all good in the noodlehood! Try the Infernal Chicken Curry if you have a cold. Or the ever popular - Teddie's Not Gay. Or my personal favorite - U-don't Know Me. Best Asian fusion around.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another spot within walking distance is the New Potato, a startup bar that has a great outdoor space, good drinks, and interesting people. This is a good place to bring a few friends for some drinks. It's small, but adventurous. They also do whole pig barbeques and other events on occasion. The owner hails from Ireland and is committed to building a classic pub scene where everyone is welcome.
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The New Potato
3519 Clinton DrAnother spot within walking distance is the New Potato, a startup bar that has a great outdoor space, good drinks, and interesting people. This is a good place to bring a few friends for some drinks. It's small, but adventurous. They also do whole pig barbeques and other events on occasion. The owner hails from Ireland and is committed to building a classic pub scene where everyone is welcome.
Parks & Nature
Buffalo Bayou has some great running and cycling trails that wind through the city.
Buffalo Bayou Hike and Bike Trail
Buffalo Bayou Hike and Bike TrailBuffalo Bayou has some great running and cycling trails that wind through the city.
Essentials
Get all of your essentials at Target just down the highway from my house. It's a SuperTarget so it has everything.
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Target
2580 Shearn St Get all of your essentials at Target just down the highway from my house. It's a SuperTarget so it has everything.
Local grocer that is very budget friendly with excellent produce. It's in a low-income neighborhood, so be prepared for that, but it's very economical and the produce is outstanding.
Fiesta Mart, LLC
5800 Lyons AveLocal grocer that is very budget friendly with excellent produce. It's in a low-income neighborhood, so be prepared for that, but it's very economical and the produce is outstanding.
Arts & Culture
Research center dedicated to African-American soldiers with exhibits, workshops & reenactments. FREE on Thursdays.
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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
3816 Caroline StResearch center dedicated to African-American soldiers with exhibits, workshops & reenactments. FREE on Thursdays.
Shopping
This is all that is man. Just go sit in there - they'll hand you an Old Fashioned and you'll feel right at home.
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Manready Mercantile
321 W 19th StThis is all that is man. Just go sit in there - they'll hand you an Old Fashioned and you'll feel right at home.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Houston Dynamo! This is my favorite place to watch live sports. Every seat is good and the crowd is intoxicating with their drums and horns. Definitely worth seeing live!
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BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveHome of the Houston Dynamo! This is my favorite place to watch live sports. Every seat is good and the crowd is intoxicating with their drums and horns. Definitely worth seeing live!
Home of the Houston Astros! Classic red brick stadium with open and closed roofing for baseball anytime! Very beautiful stadium downtown!
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Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHome of the Houston Astros! Classic red brick stadium with open and closed roofing for baseball anytime! Very beautiful stadium downtown!
Home of the Houston Texans! This massive stadium dwarfs the original 8th Wonder of the World - The Astrodome! Take a peek at both of these while driving along 610 to see where history has been made on several occasions.
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NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHome of the Houston Texans! This massive stadium dwarfs the original 8th Wonder of the World - The Astrodome! Take a peek at both of these while driving along 610 to see where history has been made on several occasions.