Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Houses the largest selection of brews in the city – 365 to be exact – which it rotates regularly so that "you won’t get bored." It also has TVs flanking every inch of wall space, plenty of covered outdoor seating, and seriously good pub grub, from burgers to wings.
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Beer Market Co.
920 Studemont StHouses the largest selection of brews in the city – 365 to be exact – which it rotates regularly so that "you won’t get bored." It also has TVs flanking every inch of wall space, plenty of covered outdoor seating, and seriously good pub grub, from burgers to wings.
Here, the American dishes have a European influence—flatbread pizza topped with ham and manchego, eggplant "fries," quiches, seafood, salads, and cassoulet. Felt-like clouds cover one wall (custom art by two French brothers) to alleviate noise levels in the large, light-filled space with polished floors and gallery-white walls, where the crowd is steady and a mix of fashionable locals and museum visitors. There is a cask wine program and the beer is local to Houston and Austin.
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Bistro Menil
1513 W Alabama StHere, the American dishes have a European influence—flatbread pizza topped with ham and manchego, eggplant "fries," quiches, seafood, salads, and cassoulet. Felt-like clouds cover one wall (custom art by two French brothers) to alleviate noise levels in the large, light-filled space with polished floors and gallery-white walls, where the crowd is steady and a mix of fashionable locals and museum visitors. There is a cask wine program and the beer is local to Houston and Austin.
Even on a hot day, the tables outside this modern, sleek French brasserie are as packed as those inside. A designer handbag and steak frites sit atop nearly every table, along with bottles of champagne that seemingly never run dry. The restaurant's approach to wine pricing—only slightly over retail value—bolsters a lively atmosphere for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Sleek white banquettes line the interior. The brasserie's name is a nod to the coveted zip code in which it resides—River Oaks.
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Brasserie 19
1962 W Gray StEven on a hot day, the tables outside this modern, sleek French brasserie are as packed as those inside. A designer handbag and steak frites sit atop nearly every table, along with bottles of champagne that seemingly never run dry. The restaurant's approach to wine pricing—only slightly over retail value—bolsters a lively atmosphere for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Sleek white banquettes line the interior. The brasserie's name is a nod to the coveted zip code in which it resides—River Oaks.
The ordinary strip center location may not be indicative of the elevated cuisine inside, but the amount of cars, day or night, is—sushi and grilled specialties are the focal points of this foodie attraction in Upper Kirby. Other inventive Japanese tapas that don't disappoint in the modern, warm dining room and rear patio include grilled octopus, Wagyu beef, pork belly with egg, and foie gras with sashimi. Those who reserve a coveted spot at the sushi bar and leave their choices entirely up to the whim of the renowned chef's daily tasting menu will leave delighted.
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Kata Robata
3600 Kirby DrThe ordinary strip center location may not be indicative of the elevated cuisine inside, but the amount of cars, day or night, is—sushi and grilled specialties are the focal points of this foodie attraction in Upper Kirby. Other inventive Japanese tapas that don't disappoint in the modern, warm dining room and rear patio include grilled octopus, Wagyu beef, pork belly with egg, and foie gras with sashimi. Those who reserve a coveted spot at the sushi bar and leave their choices entirely up to the whim of the renowned chef's daily tasting menu will leave delighted.
Not your usual Indian eatery, Indika serves contemporary dishes in atmospheric surroundings. With more than curry and rice on the menu, chef and owner Anita Jaisinghani epitomises fine dining with the spices and seasonings of India. From street-food-inspired specials to the popular Duck Rangoon in red curry noodles and a pork belly chaat that reviewers rave about, this is lively, exciting modern cuisine – and certainly the best Indian food in Houston.
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Indika
516 Westheimer RdNot your usual Indian eatery, Indika serves contemporary dishes in atmospheric surroundings. With more than curry and rice on the menu, chef and owner Anita Jaisinghani epitomises fine dining with the spices and seasonings of India. From street-food-inspired specials to the popular Duck Rangoon in red curry noodles and a pork belly chaat that reviewers rave about, this is lively, exciting modern cuisine – and certainly the best Indian food in Houston.
Authentic Chinese experience. House-made, pork-filled dumplings slathered in a mix of red chili oil, ground garlic and a sweet and spicy soy sauce concoction, then topped with sesame seeds and green onions. The Dan Dan Noodles, a must have: a custom-made noodle boiled and mixed with mala spicy sauce and sesame paste then topped with boiled spinach, Yibin preserved vegetables, spiced ground pork, and green onions.
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Mala Sichuan Bistro
1201 Westheimer RdAuthentic Chinese experience. House-made, pork-filled dumplings slathered in a mix of red chili oil, ground garlic and a sweet and spicy soy sauce concoction, then topped with sesame seeds and green onions. The Dan Dan Noodles, a must have: a custom-made noodle boiled and mixed with mala spicy sauce and sesame paste then topped with boiled spinach, Yibin preserved vegetables, spiced ground pork, and green onions.
Tucked away in the heart of Montrose, this wonderful neighborhood eatery serves casual, eclectic American fare (excellent for both vegans and carnivores), including a bounteous, amazing Sunday brunch; the comfy interior is filled with antiques and there’s a pretty backyard garden too, both with a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
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Baba Yega
2607 Grant StTucked away in the heart of Montrose, this wonderful neighborhood eatery serves casual, eclectic American fare (excellent for both vegans and carnivores), including a bounteous, amazing Sunday brunch; the comfy interior is filled with antiques and there’s a pretty backyard garden too, both with a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Known for displays that allow the objects and works of art to speak for themselves—there are no “didactics” on the wall or media in the galleries—the Menil philosophy is to foster each individual’s direct, personal encounter with works of art. The display of carefully chosen artworks in sympathetic settings are Menil hallmarks.
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Ang Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StKnown for displays that allow the objects and works of art to speak for themselves—there are no “didactics” on the wall or media in the galleries—the Menil philosophy is to foster each individual’s direct, personal encounter with works of art. The display of carefully chosen artworks in sympathetic settings are Menil hallmarks.
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston is one of the largest art museums in America with more than 300,000 square feet of space devoted to the display of art.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StThe Museum of Fine Arts Houston is one of the largest art museums in America with more than 300,000 square feet of space devoted to the display of art.
Bring wine and a blanket to this free, open-air theater. Set right in the alluring Hermann Park, the renovated attraction is the coolest (and possibly hottest) spot in Houston to catch a show.
For show information: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/month/
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Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrBring wine and a blanket to this free, open-air theater. Set right in the alluring Hermann Park, the renovated attraction is the coolest (and possibly hottest) spot in Houston to catch a show.
For show information: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/month/
Getting Around
Using the Metro to travel to: Downtown, Midtown, Med Center, NRG Park, Galleria, and Houston Zoo.
Fare: $1.25/ride
Find out more:
https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/HowToRideMetro.aspx
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Metro
1900 Main StUsing the Metro to travel to: Downtown, Midtown, Med Center, NRG Park, Galleria, and Houston Zoo.
Fare: $1.25/ride
Find out more:
https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/HowToRideMetro.aspx
Essentials
Hours of operation: 7am-12am 7days/week. 3-5minute walk from apartment.
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Walgreens
950 Studemont StHours of operation: 7am-12am 7days/week. 3-5minute walk from apartment.
Hours of operation: 6am-1am 7days/week. 5-7min drive from apartment.
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Kroger
4000 Polk StHours of operation: 6am-1am 7days/week. 5-7min drive from apartment.
Hours of operation: 8am-12am 7days/week. About a 10 min drive from apartment.
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Target
2580 Shearn StHours of operation: 8am-12am 7days/week. About a 10 min drive from apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Pour is an upscale American Tavern that offers a menu focused on local fare, a large variety of draft and bottle beer, classic cocktails using local ingredients and spirits, and a well-rounded wine selection from around the corner and around the world, while offering live entertainment. Local Pour's industrial chic interiors are a mix of traditional and contemporary décor and furnishings that provide a comfortable and intimate setting for any social occasion.
Friday nights are great to sit and relax with live music.
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Local Pour Houston
1952 W Gray StLocal Pour is an upscale American Tavern that offers a menu focused on local fare, a large variety of draft and bottle beer, classic cocktails using local ingredients and spirits, and a well-rounded wine selection from around the corner and around the world, while offering live entertainment. Local Pour's industrial chic interiors are a mix of traditional and contemporary décor and furnishings that provide a comfortable and intimate setting for any social occasion.
Friday nights are great to sit and relax with live music.
A gem in Historic Downtown, Lily and Bloom is a sight to see and an experience to have. This antique-ish, up scale bar has a wide variety of delicious craft cocktails with a speak-easy vibe. The staff is very friendly and the crowd ranges from young professionals to seasoned vets.
Lilly & BLOOM
110 Main StA gem in Historic Downtown, Lily and Bloom is a sight to see and an experience to have. This antique-ish, up scale bar has a wide variety of delicious craft cocktails with a speak-easy vibe. The staff is very friendly and the crowd ranges from young professionals to seasoned vets.
Sightseeing
Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, is a must-see attraction in Houston. This is a huge complex, where you can walk through the space shuttle replica Independence and the enormous shuttle carrier aircraft it's mounted on. In the visitor center, you can wander inside a replica of America's first space station, Skylab, and touch a rock from the moon. This is also the place to learn about NASA's upcoming missions, which is currently focused on travel to Mars. If you are here on a Friday, you can even meet an astronaut when they do presentations at 11:00am and 1:00pm.
33-41 min drive.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, is a must-see attraction in Houston. This is a huge complex, where you can walk through the space shuttle replica Independence and the enormous shuttle carrier aircraft it's mounted on. In the visitor center, you can wander inside a replica of America's first space station, Skylab, and touch a rock from the moon. This is also the place to learn about NASA's upcoming missions, which is currently focused on travel to Mars. If you are here on a Friday, you can even meet an astronaut when they do presentations at 11:00am and 1:00pm.
33-41 min drive.
The zoo is home to more than 6,000 exotic and indigenous animals and contains an education center and children's zoo. Some of the highlights include feeding the giraffes, seeing marine life up close in the aquarium, and watching sea lions and otters frolicking about. 20 min drive from apartment.
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe zoo is home to more than 6,000 exotic and indigenous animals and contains an education center and children's zoo. Some of the highlights include feeding the giraffes, seeing marine life up close in the aquarium, and watching sea lions and otters frolicking about. 20 min drive from apartment.
Parks & Nature
One of Houston's natural gems, Buffalo Bayou Park is a beautiful 160-acre green space running through the city, with the slow moving waters of Buffalo Bayou as its centerpiece. This urban park is home to walking and biking trails, a dog park, sculptures, and plenty of shady areas to relax.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveOne of Houston's natural gems, Buffalo Bayou Park is a beautiful 160-acre green space running through the city, with the slow moving waters of Buffalo Bayou as its centerpiece. This urban park is home to walking and biking trails, a dog park, sculptures, and plenty of shady areas to relax.
The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park showcases an impressive multi-story sculptural fountain that sees sheets of water cascading over large concrete walls and sculptures. The structure's semi-circular shape towers 64 feet above you and is fronted by a large arch and 46,500 square feet of water. It's an attraction that needs to be seen to truly be appreciated. This 2.77-acre park, covered with dozens of live oaks, is located in Uptown Houston.
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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak BlvdThe Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park showcases an impressive multi-story sculptural fountain that sees sheets of water cascading over large concrete walls and sculptures. The structure's semi-circular shape towers 64 feet above you and is fronted by a large arch and 46,500 square feet of water. It's an attraction that needs to be seen to truly be appreciated. This 2.77-acre park, covered with dozens of live oaks, is located in Uptown Houston.
With a blend of century-old live oak trees, amazing art installations, and the towering Houston skyline in the background, this 12-acre urban park redefined the landscape of Downtown.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StWith a blend of century-old live oak trees, amazing art installations, and the towering Houston skyline in the background, this 12-acre urban park redefined the landscape of Downtown.