Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
1 of 3 on this very caffeinated corner… The others are across the street on the corner and inside the bookstore.
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Starbucks
2521 Post Oak Blvd1 of 3 on this very caffeinated corner… The others are across the street on the corner and inside the bookstore.
Américas River Oaks
2040 W Gray StGreat south american inspired cuisine.
California Pizza Kitchen at River Oaks Center
1997 West Gray StreetNeed some pizza? Tried and true.
La Griglia
2817 W Gray StGreat food, great ambiance (inside and on the patio)
Brasserie 19
1962 W Gray StQuite the scene to see and be seen.
Award winning food and a great neighborhood hangout… Best happy hour snacks!
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Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar
1985 Welch StAward winning food and a great neighborhood hangout… Best happy hour snacks!
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StGreat comfort food, just across the street
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2625 Louisiana Stgood burritos right around the corner
Agora
1712 Westheimer Rdgreat local coffee shop
Triniti
2815 S Shepherd Drvery chic bar, lounge and dining
Brasil
2604 Dunlavy Stgreat spot for coffee with friends
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadYUM… really!
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdClassic Greek Food
Federal American Grill
510 Shepherd Drgreat food and beverages… and even better service
Molina's Cantina
3801 Bellaire BlvdMexican food staple
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveDelicious food and wine
benjy's
Great food, cool upper lounge
BRC Gastropub
519 Shepherd Drivevery good food
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveBest Tex-Mex local, family owned chain
El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose BoulevardBest Tex-Mex local, family owned chain
Everything Else
Beautiful, historic theater with and eclectic mix of viewings.
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Saint Cloud River Oaks
2020 W Gray StBeautiful, historic theater with and eclectic mix of viewings.
Jamba Juice
2040 W Gray StNeed juice? They've got it.
Marfreless
2006 Peden StInfamous drinks in the dark, newly re-opened.
Urban Retreat Salon and Spa
Full service spa for those looking to relax.
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdAlways great to have a drugstore nearby
Sur La Table
1996 W Gray StCooking classes anyone?
Craft Salon
2307 Dunlavy Stgreat folks, great service
Home to many of Houston's best hospitals and Medical Schools
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Texas Medical Center
Home to many of Houston's best hospitals and Medical Schools
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Pour Houston
1952 W Gray StHip and happening spot for drinks with friends.
Irish Pub Kenneally's
2111 S Shepherd DrClassic Irish Pub
The FLAT
1701 Commonwealth StCool evening hangout
Mixology from the beginning of the trend… better than trendy, it's great.
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdMixology from the beginning of the trend… better than trendy, it's great.
Boheme
307 Fairview Stbest back patio, cool people
Essentials
Kroger
4000 Polk StGreat grocery store, very close by.
Randalls
2225 Louisiana StAnother full service grocery store
Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer RdGreat food, great prices
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin Stgreat food, great community
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin Stgreat, healthy food
Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdBest grocery store in Houston
Shopping
The Guild Shop
2009 Dunlavy Stbest thrift store around
Southland Hardware
1822 Westheimer RdGreat local hardware store
Best + most global brands and high dollar shopping environment. World renowned.
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The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdBest + most global brands and high dollar shopping environment. World renowned.
Great shops and food. A walkable destination. (not walkable from the house)
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Highland Village
4055 Westheimer RdGreat shops and food. A walkable destination. (not walkable from the house)
River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray StHigh end shopping (walkable from the house)
Arts & Culture
River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Blvdannual home of the US Men's Clay Court Championship
Free admission, best small museum in town and maybe the nation.
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I-Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StFree admission, best small museum in town and maybe the nation.
Great shows, amazing place, enjoy a day
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StGreat shows, amazing place, enjoy a day
Fox Hollow
4617 Nett StCool music scene and bar
Great small private museum with interesting contemporary exhibits moving through!
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdGreat small private museum with interesting contemporary exhibits moving through!
PEVETO - A Fine Art Resource Management Company
2627 Colquitt Stgreat gallery on 'Gallery Row'
Moody Gallery
2815 Colquitt StBoutique Gallery on 'Gallery Row'
Station Museum of Contemporary Art
1502 Alabama StInteresting installations
See where the Art Car phenomenon all began… Houston!
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Iziko Lomuzi Wemisebenzi Yezobuchwepheshe
140 Heights BlvdSee where the Art Car phenomenon all began… Houston!
Top American Decorative Collection behind Winterthur in the US
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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial DrTop American Decorative Collection behind Winterthur in the US
Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1406 Kirby DrEuropean Decorative Arts museum house
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas AvePerforming arts center
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana StHome of the Houston Symphony
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby StPerforming arts center
I Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHome of the Houston Astros
Home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayHome of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Home of the Houston Rockets and many Live Music performances
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I-Toyota Center
1510 Polk StHome of the Houston Rockets and many Live Music performances
Sightseeing
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueRun, walk, enjoy the outdoors… great public park
Beer Can House
222 Malone StA landmark and a folly
Downtown Convention Center across from Discovery Green
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I-Center ye-Convention ye-George R. Brown
1001 Avenida De Las AmericasDowntown Convention Center across from Discovery Green
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StBest urban park in Houston, great food and fun activities
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrGreat Zoo in the middle of an amazing park
Rice University
6100 Main StThe 'Harvard of the South'
Amazing architecture and fantastic center for higher learning
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University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose BlvdAmazing architecture and fantastic center for higher learning
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StAmazing landmark