Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Quirky coffee shop. Good for studying, reading, occasionally live music. Excellent fish tacos!
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Bohemeo's
708 Telephone RdQuirky 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.
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Mandola's Deli
4105 Leeland StAmazing 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.
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdAbsolutely 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.
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Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal StWild-game artisan hot dogs and cold beer on an outdoor patio.
Champ-Burger
304 Sampson StWalk-up hamburger stand. Amazing.
Kim Son
2001 Jefferson StHUGE 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."
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Pink's Pizza
710 W Gray StReally great local pizza chain... University campus location, but it is not too crazy. Loads of beer on tap. Amazing veggie pizza "The Deuce."
El Greco Kitchen & Grill
5420 Lawndale StHighly 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!
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Nancy's Hustle
2704 Polk StRecently appeared on several "Best New Restaurant in the Nation" lists. Cool, not too fancy, but very delicious!
Essentials
Kroger
4000 Polk StClosest 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.
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Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto StFor 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
CVS
917 Main St24hr 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 DrLow 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.
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Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrWhen 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!
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Houston Grand Opera
501 Texas AveOne of the best opera houses in the nation .... and my "home" company. Let me know if you have any questions about what is playing!