Personal items
Pharmacy and convenience store
CVS
917 Main StOpen 24 hours
Food scene
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveAuthentic Mexican; great margaritas;
Brenner's on the Bayou
1 Birdsall StNice dinner
Biggio's
1777 Walker StCool sports bar
Lucille's
5512 La Branch StGreat brunch and usually live music on Sunday afternoon.
Converted River Oaks house to restaurant; nice outdoor patio; live music on certain days
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Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrConverted River Oaks house to restaurant; nice outdoor patio; live music on certain days
Interesting spin on tacos; ingredients are really fresh; outdoor casual patio in the back;
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Velvet Taco
4819 Washington AveInteresting spin on tacos; ingredients are really fresh; outdoor casual patio in the back;
Pink's Pizza
710 W Gray StJumbo slice a few blocks away
Ray's BBQ Shack
3929 Old Spanish TrailB&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AvePancakes are delicious and they can accommodate GF diets.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdPancakes are delicious and they can accommodate GF diets.
Great French food or stop by for a glass of wine and people watch.
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Brasserie 19
1962 W Gray StGreat French food or stop by for a glass of wine and people watch.
Tiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama Stbellagreen
748 E 11th StMeets all dietary restrictions
Mai's Restaurant
3403 Milam StreetGreat pho
Soul breakfast :-) You have to go early because there’s a line. Don’t get discouraged. It moves fast. Or order to go and have a picnic at Discovery Green.
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The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StSoul breakfast :-) You have to go early because there’s a line. Don’t get discouraged. It moves fast. Or order to go and have a picnic at Discovery Green.
Dish Society
1050 Yale StIf you’ve never had Ethiopian, try it! This place is delicious. Note, Ethiopians do not use utensils to eat but you can respectfully ask for some if needed. They will not take offense. :-)
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Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
3030 Audley StIf you’ve never had Ethiopian, try it! This place is delicious. Note, Ethiopians do not use utensils to eat but you can respectfully ask for some if needed. They will not take offense. :-)
Reggae Hut
4814 Almeda RdGloria's Latin Cuisine
2616 Louisiana StSightseeing
Ibhulodi le-Graffiti lase-Houston
2011 Chartres StLocal artist work
I-Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StDiscovery Green
1500 McKinney StNASA space center; you’ll need a whole day but worth it;
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I-Center Space Center yeJohnson
2101 E NASA PkwyNASA space center; you’ll need a whole day but worth it;
City view as you walk along the bayou; exercise stations, bench, sculptures, etc along the way
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveCity view as you walk along the bayou; exercise stations, bench, sculptures, etc along the way
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak BlvdShopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdShopping
River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray StCityCentre
800 Town and Country BlvdFarmer’s Market
Fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, honey, vegan options, baked goods, music, beverages, samples, etc.
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Urban Harvest Farmers Market
2752 Buffalo SpeedwayFruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, honey, vegan options, baked goods, music, beverages, samples, etc.
Bar/Club Scene
There are plenty of bars to visit day or night. Many bars have day parties so check IG for more details of upcoming events.
Kung Fu Saloon
5317 Washington AveFree arcade games
Clutch Bar
5334 Washington AveGood bar for watching sports. TVs everywhere.
Grooves of Houston
2300 Pierce StHiphop happy hours and clubs
Heights Bier Garten
1433 N Shepherd DrLarge outdoor patio; many local beers on tap
AURA
4701 Nett StNice club
Spire Nightclub
1720 Main StCheck for performance of artists or popular DJs
Clé
2301 Main StVegas style club and they host pool parties; Check IG;
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
2616 Louisiana StSalsa dancing on the weekends with live bands
Tropicana
6001 Bissonnet StSalsa dancing - dancers of all levels but you can see some amazing dancers here.
Hiphop, trap music, artist appearances, large outdoor patio, hooka, check IG
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The Address
3333 Raleigh StHiphop, trap music, artist appearances, large outdoor patio, hooka, check IG
Live music scene
House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StAlley Kat
3718 Main StWhite Oak Music Hall
2915 N Main StRevention Music Center
520 Texas AveWarehouse Live
2600 St Emanuel St