Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StAmazing breakfast spot! Traditional southern fare (get the catfish and grits or waffles and wings) in a lively setting (and don't be put off by the line--it goes fast, I promise!)
494 locals recommend
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StAmazing breakfast spot! Traditional southern fare (get the catfish and grits or waffles and wings) in a lively setting (and don't be put off by the line--it goes fast, I promise!)
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdNice bread and cakes--good breakfast spot
Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
3215 Westheimer RdYummy homemade pasta dishes; cozy neighborhood spot
Neighborhood restaurant features upscale Southern comfort food (the William's brothers use their great-grandmother's recipes)--great vibe and delicious food minutes from home!
140 locals recommend
Lucille's
5512 La Branch StNeighborhood restaurant features upscale Southern comfort food (the William's brothers use their great-grandmother's recipes)--great vibe and delicious food minutes from home!
Nancy's Hustle
2704 Polk StExcellent food and fun vibe!
My favorite restaurant when we lived in the Heights—Ava Crowder is my favorite cocktail in the city (warning: I do have singular taste in food and drink though—must be my perculiar unamerican British tastes ;) ). Long waits and can be loud, but oh so worth it! I especially recommend the whole fish, pepper pasta, and charboiled octopus-yum!
135 locals recommend
Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrMy favorite restaurant when we lived in the Heights—Ava Crowder is my favorite cocktail in the city (warning: I do have singular taste in food and drink though—must be my perculiar unamerican British tastes ;) ). Long waits and can be loud, but oh so worth it! I especially recommend the whole fish, pepper pasta, and charboiled octopus-yum!
Weights + Measures
2808 Caroline StShopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdKuhl-Linscomb
2418 W Alabama StUpscale shopping--you can get everything here!
Space Montrose
1706 Westheimer RdLocal artisan wares owned by a lovely couple
Wonderful local bookstore with an interesting collection and helpful staff
11 locals recommend
Brazos Bookstore
2421 Bissonnet StWonderful local bookstore with an interesting collection and helpful staff
Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdRice University Farmers Market
6128 Greenbriar DrFresh produce and other yummy treats!
H-E-B
6055 South FwyFully stocked grocery store walking distance from the house
Arts & Culture
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StWonderful art museum--free!
Houston Museum District
The Museum of Fine Arts is free on Thursdays!
University Museum at Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne StLargest John T. Biggers collection in the US
Drinks & Nightlife
13 celsius
3000 Caroline StEssentials
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StKroger
4000 Polk StH-E-B Curbside Pickup & Grocery Delivery
6055 South FwyH-E-B
6055 South FwyWalking distance!
Parks & Nature
Galveston Island
Famous bird watching area and rural coastal experience off the beaten path (don't miss the free ferry ride across the bay)
29 locals recommend
Bolivar Peninsula
Famous bird watching area and rural coastal experience off the beaten path (don't miss the free ferry ride across the bay)
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StBeautiful place to walk, meditate, feed the ducks….
Sightseeing
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA Pkwy