Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Blacksmith has consistently excellent coffees prepared by skilled barristas. Also try the biscuits served with creme fraiche and jam.
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Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer RdBlacksmith has consistently excellent coffees prepared by skilled barristas. Also try the biscuits served with creme fraiche and jam.
A real neighborhood gem! Try the chicken and pandan waffles weekend special, and the cafe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee).
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LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose BlvdA real neighborhood gem! Try the chicken and pandan waffles weekend special, and the cafe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee).
Big windows fill this coffee shop with lots of natural light. Inversion is a quiet spot with strong wifi for that productive work day. It is also connected to the Art League, where you can enjoy the gallery or even take an art class (life drawing!)
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Inversion Coffee & Art
Big windows fill this coffee shop with lots of natural light. Inversion is a quiet spot with strong wifi for that productive work day. It is also connected to the Art League, where you can enjoy the gallery or even take an art class (life drawing!)
Get your Tex-Mex fix here with a 1/4 pound (huge serve) of beef, chicken or pork fajitas served with rice & beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & cheese. Complimentary chips and salsa. They have excellent salt-rimmed margaritas to boost!
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El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer RdGet your Tex-Mex fix here with a 1/4 pound (huge serve) of beef, chicken or pork fajitas served with rice & beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & cheese. Complimentary chips and salsa. They have excellent salt-rimmed margaritas to boost!
Featured in "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives", Cuchara Restaurant is a delicious and authentic taste of Mexico City. The Tacos Chelo (cruncy potato taquitos covered in green salsa, onions & cotija cheese) is an explosion of sensational flavors and textures - a must try and not to be missed!
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Cuchara
214 Fairview StFeatured in "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives", Cuchara Restaurant is a delicious and authentic taste of Mexico City. The Tacos Chelo (cruncy potato taquitos covered in green salsa, onions & cotija cheese) is an explosion of sensational flavors and textures - a must try and not to be missed!
Essentials
Your go-to spot for organic groceries, and health and wellness products. They also have a great salad bar.
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StYour go-to spot for organic groceries, and health and wellness products. They also have a great salad bar.
H-E-B
6055 South FwyHEB offers huge variety. Open from 6:00 AM to midnight.
Kroger
4000 Polk StAnother grocery store conveniently close to the house.
24 hour drugstore for your health care needs, toiletries, personal items, basic grocery items, household products, passport photos, etc. The pharmacy is open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
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Walgreens
3317 Montrose Blvd24 hour drugstore for your health care needs, toiletries, personal items, basic grocery items, household products, passport photos, etc. The pharmacy is open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Small theatre with character and a retro feel. Grab a drink from the upstairs bar to enjoy while watching your movie.
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Saint Cloud River Oaks
2020 W Gray StSmall theatre with character and a retro feel. Grab a drink from the upstairs bar to enjoy while watching your movie.
Arts & Culture
Top notch art museum. General admission is free on Thursdays, and also open late on Thursdays until 9:00 pm. Also check out films at the MFA.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StTop notch art museum. General admission is free on Thursdays, and also open late on Thursdays until 9:00 pm. Also check out films at the MFA.
Parks & Nature
Love the Japanese garden, reflection pool, walking/jogging trails, feeding the squirrels, and everything else about Herman Park! It's a beautiful, serene, and calm place that restores the soul and rejuvenates the mind.
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Hermann Park Conservancy
1700 Hermann DrLove the Japanese garden, reflection pool, walking/jogging trails, feeding the squirrels, and everything else about Herman Park! It's a beautiful, serene, and calm place that restores the soul and rejuvenates the mind.