Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Reservations suggested. Soul Fusion / Shrimp & Grits / Steak Sous Vide / Homemade bite size biscuits piped with homemade chili.
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Lucille's
5512 La Branch StReservations suggested. Soul Fusion / Shrimp & Grits / Steak Sous Vide / Homemade bite size biscuits piped with homemade chili.
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StFamily Dining / Breakfast / Salads
Supposed to be the best dead fish in Houston. Expensive and well worth it. Reservations required for dinner.
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MF Sushi Houston Museum District
1401 Binz StreetSupposed to be the best dead fish in Houston. Expensive and well worth it. Reservations required for dinner.
Bodegas Taco Shop
1200 Binz StFish Tacos / Burritos
Moo Shu Peking Duck... but don't forget the hoysin sauce / Garlic Green Beans
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Kam's Wok | Wine | Dine
4500 Montrose BlvdMoo Shu Peking Duck... but don't forget the hoysin sauce / Garlic Green Beans
The Raven Grill
1916 Bissonnet StGreat menu / Reliable Food
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueJalapeno Cheese Link Suasages
Spanish Village Restaurant
4720 Almeda RdMargaritas / It has been here forever.
BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland StPricey but fabulous Spanish / Catalan cuisine
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StFried chicken & waffles!!!
Weights + Measures
2808 Caroline StPizza Rustica w/carrots... really!!! Pricey.
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StNew Orleans ambiance & cuisine. Fabulous Brunch! Expensive!
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdGreat Breakfast... if you don't mind waiting.
Because these are some of the best, build it yourself, burgers in Houston.
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Fuddruckers
2400b S MacGregor WayBecause these are some of the best, build it yourself, burgers in Houston.
Denny's
3332 S Loop WIt's always open
Joe's deep dish whole wheat pie with sauteed garlic and spinach will set you free.
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Star Pizza
77 Harvard StJoe's deep dish whole wheat pie with sauteed garlic and spinach will set you free.
Little Pappasito's Cantina
2536 Richmond AveGreat beef Tacos al Carbon.
Pappas Seafood House
3001 S Shepherd DrReliable seafood.
Sorrento Ristorante
415 Westheimer RdExcellent Italian.
Fabulous Indian food. They have a bacon wrapped quail appetizer that is not to be believed.
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Indika
516 Westheimer RdFabulous Indian food. They have a bacon wrapped quail appetizer that is not to be believed.
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdGourmet Mexican. One of my absolute favorites.
Stone Mill Bakers
2518 Kirby DrBecause their brownies are a religious experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to stop for a drink after the Museum of Fine Arts. It's in Hotel Zaza next to Mecom Fountain.
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Monarch
5701 Main StGreat place to stop for a drink after the Museum of Fine Arts. It's in Hotel Zaza next to Mecom Fountain.
Arts & Culture
Permanent Collection is significant. Lots of great exhibits.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StPermanent Collection is significant. Lots of great exhibits.
IMAX Theater / Burke Baker Planetarium / Wonderful Gift Shop
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Houston Naturhistoriske Museum
5555 Hermann Park DrIMAX Theater / Burke Baker Planetarium / Wonderful Gift Shop
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdNo reason I can think of. I hate this museum.
Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline StNo reason I can think of... never been.
No reason in particular but if body, mind and spirit is your gig, this might be just the place.
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The Jung Center
5200 Montrose BlvdNo reason in particular but if body, mind and spirit is your gig, this might be just the place.
Very serene. You don't have to appreciate Rothko to enjoy the space and the reflecting pond with Broken Obelisk.
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Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StVery serene. You don't have to appreciate Rothko to enjoy the space and the reflecting pond with Broken Obelisk.
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose BlvdChapel of St Basel is worth a look.
Dominique (Schlumberger) de Menil wore her full length furs inside out, which always seemed logical to me. One of the largest private art collections in the world and well worth the visit.
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Menil-samlingen
1533 Sul Ross StDominique (Schlumberger) de Menil wore her full length furs inside out, which always seemed logical to me. One of the largest private art collections in the world and well worth the visit.
Its free and fun to do as long as it isn't July or August. It's an outdoor theater with everything from Shakespeare to Motown.
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Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrIts free and fun to do as long as it isn't July or August. It's an outdoor theater with everything from Shakespeare to Motown.
Sightseeing
It's a huge glass cone where a rain forest has been created as a butterfly sanctuary.
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Cockrell Butterfly Center
5555 Hermann Park DrIt's a huge glass cone where a rain forest has been created as a butterfly sanctuary.
It's a cool place just explore but, of particular interest is James Turrell's light installation, "SkySpace". Interesting to see anytime but there are automated light shows at dawn and dusk.
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Rice University
6100 Main StIt's a cool place just explore but, of particular interest is James Turrell's light installation, "SkySpace". Interesting to see anytime but there are automated light shows at dawn and dusk.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the most important genealogical libraries in the country.
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
5300 Caroline StOne of the most important genealogical libraries in the country.
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 S MacGregor WayGolf is good.
Everything Else
MD Anderson Main Bldg
1515 Holcombe BlvdCutting edge cancer treatment.
Texas Medical Center
Largest in the world.