Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Catalina Coffee
2201 Washington AveOne of the best coffee shops in Houston
Great food specially if you are a meat lover. They have a bar and lounge upstairs too.
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveGreat food specially if you are a meat lover. They have a bar and lounge upstairs too.
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdOne of the best Mexican restaurants in Houston.
The Blue Fish
5820 Washington AveGreat sushi and close to the house
Nice atmosphere, good coffee, beer/wine, outside and inside seating / tables, and wifi.
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Agora
1712 Westheimer RdNice atmosphere, good coffee, beer/wine, outside and inside seating / tables, and wifi.
Great specialty coffee and large tasty $3.50 breakfast burritos.
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Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StGreat specialty coffee and large tasty $3.50 breakfast burritos.
1100 Elder St
1100 Elder StreetWalking distance coffee shop.
1420 Edwards St
1420 Edwards StreetTop 3 burger joints in Houston (and in walking distance to the house)
Walking distance bistro known for their selection of Belgian beer.
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Cafe Brussels
1718 Houston AveWalking distance bistro known for their selection of Belgian beer.
Prohibition Theatre
2118 Lamar StreetWeekend burlesque shows and great American food.
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveUpscale industrial restaurant with good food and wine.
benjy's
Very trendy joint. Great for happy hour and dinner.
Meat-heavy menu and upscale but comfortable environment. I take a lot of business customers here.
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Laurenzo's Restaurant
4412 Washington AveMeat-heavy menu and upscale but comfortable environment. I take a lot of business customers here.
Star Pizza
77 Harvard StChicago style pizza in Houston. Very famous pizza joint in town.
Two story upscale market and restaurant / bar. They have live music from time to time too.
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Urban Eats
3414 Washington AveTwo story upscale market and restaurant / bar. They have live music from time to time too.
Cafeza
Great coffee shop in walking distance
Drinks & Nightlife
Julep
1919 Washington AveVery nice bar / lounge and its only a 5 minute drive ($6 Uber ride)
Cozy wine bar with music and small plates (6 minute drive or $7 Uber ride)
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Trez Art and Wine Bar
920 Studemont StreetCozy wine bar with music and small plates (6 minute drive or $7 Uber ride)
House of Blues is in downtown (10 min drive or $10 Uber ride)
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House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StHouse of Blues is in downtown (10 min drive or $10 Uber ride)
Local Pour Houston
1952 W Gray StNice upscale bar with live music during the weekend.
Lucky's Pub - Heights
2520 Houston AveGreat local pub
Onion Creek Coffee House, Bar and Lounge
3106 White Oak DrCasual breakfast & lunch.
2705 White Oak Dr
Local pub and live music venue.
Sambucca Houston
909 Texas AveExcellent food and weekly live music.
Pearl Bar Houston
4216 Washington AveIndustrial environment and excellent drinks.
Hughes Hangar
2811 Washington AveVery popular weekend bar and Sunday brunch spot in Houston.
Everything Else
Only 12 minutes (2 miles) away from the house with plenty of taxi (or Uber) options.
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George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las AmericasOnly 12 minutes (2 miles) away from the house with plenty of taxi (or Uber) options.
Shopping
5401 Washington Ave
5401 Washington Avenue24 Hours CVS Pharmacy
Essentials
2580 Shearn St
2580 Shearn StreetTarget Department Store
Kroger
4000 Polk StKroger store
Arts & Culture
Houston Astros
1661 Texas AveHouston Astros Baseball Stadium
Houston Rockets
1510 Polk StHouston Rockets Basketball Stadium
Houston Grand Opera
501 Texas AveFantastic performances
Sightseeing
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StHouston's awesome aquarium.
Small park with large statues of the heads of U.S. presidents & Texas statesmen.
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American Statesmanship Park
1400 Elder StSmall park with large statues of the heads of U.S. presidents & Texas statesmen.