Guidebook for Houston
Drinks & Nightlife
Take a tour of Houston's oldest craft brewery. On Saturdays, there's a $10 admission charge that includes a souvenir glass and four 8 oz samples.
Website: http://www.saintarnold.com/visit/
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveTake a tour of Houston's oldest craft brewery. On Saturdays, there's a $10 admission charge that includes a souvenir glass and four 8 oz samples.
Website: http://www.saintarnold.com/visit/
Extensive beer menu.
Rec: cheddar biscuits and bacon jam
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BRC Gastropub
519 Shepherd DriveExtensive beer menu.
Rec: cheddar biscuits and bacon jam
Hughes Hangar
2811 Washington AveBar with good atmosphere and mostly outdoor seating
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdCasual bar with craft beers and interesting menu.
Popular bar/lounge with the young professionals crowd
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OKRA Charity Saloon
924 Congress StPopular bar/lounge with the young professionals crowd
Casual bar with vintage arcade games and 24 beers on tap
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Kung Fu Saloon
5317 Washington AveCasual bar with vintage arcade games and 24 beers on tap
Food Scene
Great pastas and burgers.
Rec: crab cake burger, kobe beef burger
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District 7 Grill Midtown
501 Pierce StGreat pastas and burgers.
Rec: crab cake burger, kobe beef burger
Farm-to-table concept, healthy food.
Rec: Crunchy chicken sandwich
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Local Foods
2555 Kirby DrFarm-to-table concept, healthy food.
Rec: Crunchy chicken sandwich
Best BBQ in town.
Rec: Moist brisket
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Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
14620 Northwest FwyBest BBQ in town.
Rec: Moist brisket
Kung Fu Tea
3224 Yoakum BlvdGreat Asian drinks with tapioca outside of Chinatown
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdGood coffee and pastries
Houston's best chicken and waffles. Open 7am-2pm for all days - be prepared for long lines.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StHouston's best chicken and waffles. Open 7am-2pm for all days - be prepared for long lines.
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdClassic Tex-Mex
Best traditional Vietnamese sandwiches.
Rec: BBQ pork and add a fried egg
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Les Givral's
2704 Milam StBest traditional Vietnamese sandwiches.
Rec: BBQ pork and add a fried egg
Best Vietnamese food outside of Chinatown and arguably best pho in Houston. Closes at 7pm.
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Thien An Sandwiches
2611 San Jacinto StBest Vietnamese food outside of Chinatown and arguably best pho in Houston. Closes at 7pm.
Thai Gourmet
6324 Richmond AveAuthentic Thai food - tends to be on the spicy side.
Nu Cafe
9889 Bellaire BlvdShaved ice with various flavors and toppings
Houston food park
1311 Leeland StCollection of Houston's food trucks. Varies by day.
Open for brunch.
Rec: Green Eggs (eggs, spinach, artichoke, jack cheese)
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Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StOpen for brunch.
Rec: Green Eggs (eggs, spinach, artichoke, jack cheese)
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StBest Japanese ramen in Houston
Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd DrGourmet tacos
Great seafood and steakhouse
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Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
5350 Westheimer RoadGreat seafood and steakhouse
Perbacco
700 Milam StMid upscale Italian restaurant
Brothers Taco House
1604 Emancipation AvePopular tacos close to house
Arts & Culture
View upcoming soccer games here: http://www.marketsquarepark.com/
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Estadio BBVA Compass
2200 Texas AveView upcoming soccer games here: http://www.marketsquarepark.com/
Area with 19 museums within walk-able distance
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Houston Museum District
Area with 19 museums within walk-able distance
Sightseeing
Park located in downtown. See upcoming events on website: http://www.discoverygreen.com/ebevents
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StPark located in downtown. See upcoming events on website: http://www.discoverygreen.com/ebevents
Houston's popular multi-story sculptural fountain
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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak BlvdHouston's popular multi-story sculptural fountain
Rec: Japanese Garden and Lake Overlook
Website: http://www.hermannpark.org/visit/interactive-map/
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Parque Hermann
6001 Fannin StRec: Japanese Garden and Lake Overlook
Website: http://www.hermannpark.org/visit/interactive-map/
Historic sights and good starting point to walk down Main Street, which has many bars and restaurants
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Parque de la Plaza del Mercado
301 Milam StHistoric sights and good starting point to walk down Main Street, which has many bars and restaurants
Newly renovated park - great for running, picnics, and sight seeing of various memorials
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Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial DriveNewly renovated park - great for running, picnics, and sight seeing of various memorials
View the Houston skyline through the observation deck on the 60th floor, open during business hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
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JPMorgan Chase Tower
600 Travis StView the Houston skyline through the observation deck on the 60th floor, open during business hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Shopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd3-Story luxury shopping mall
Upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment within an outdoor setting.
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CityCentre
800 Town and Country BlvdUpscale dining, shopping, and entertainment within an outdoor setting.
Houston Premium Outlets
29300 Hempstead Rd40 minute drive from downtown, 145 outlets.
Located in central downtown, the Shops at Houston Center has restaurants and retail stores.
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Houston Center
909 Fannin StreetLocated in central downtown, the Shops at Houston Center has restaurants and retail stores.
Essentials
Closest grocery store to house. Similar to Whole Foods with attached diner.
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Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StClosest grocery store to house. Similar to Whole Foods with attached diner.
H-E-B
6055 South FwyBest grocery brand in TX