Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
This is a hidden gem of a restaurant for those who like Mediterranean food. Not crowded, but pleasant decor, and excellent food. 12 minute walk, 2 minute car ride.
Chatter's Cafe & Bistro
140 S Heights BlvdThis is a hidden gem of a restaurant for those who like Mediterranean food. Not crowded, but pleasant decor, and excellent food. 12 minute walk, 2 minute car ride.
One of two locations in Houston featuring the best deep dish pizza in the metro region.
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Star Pizza
77 Harvard StOne of two locations in Houston featuring the best deep dish pizza in the metro region.
Excellent Cuban/Mex eatery, good at any time, but open till 3 am most days. Avoid the the 'tortas', but the tacos, fruit drinks, and sides are very tasty.
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El Rey Taqueria
233 N Loop WExcellent Cuban/Mex eatery, good at any time, but open till 3 am most days. Avoid the the 'tortas', but the tacos, fruit drinks, and sides are very tasty.
Love Vietnamese food? Their food is very good, and very inexpensive. Right around the corner by car, 12 minute walk.
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Les Givral's Kahve
4601 Washington AveLove Vietnamese food? Their food is very good, and very inexpensive. Right around the corner by car, 12 minute walk.
If burgers are your thing, The Counter specializes in custom-built burgers, and you won't be disappointed by your opus.
The Counter
4601 Washington AveIf burgers are your thing, The Counter specializes in custom-built burgers, and you won't be disappointed by your opus.
Pollo Campero
4701 Washington AveExcellent Peruvian cuisine on the cheap. The lime chicken is delicious.
Three Brothers Bakery
4606 Washington AveFor early bird bakery needs, just a few blocks away.
Cause, it's Starbucks, and everyone wants to know where the nearest one is. This one is 4 mins away.
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Starbucks
2521 Post Oak BlvdCause, it's Starbucks, and everyone wants to know where the nearest one is. This one is 4 mins away.
The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
3422 Allen PkwyFood is ok, but park scene is terrific.
At one time a top Italian 'garden' restaurant, at 3 blocks away it is the closest restaurant to the townhouse. The food is still good, the atmosphere nostalgic to the old neighborhood. The service is usually good, but have heard sometimes it is not. We have always been served well.
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Patrenella's
813 Jackson Hill StAt one time a top Italian 'garden' restaurant, at 3 blocks away it is the closest restaurant to the townhouse. The food is still good, the atmosphere nostalgic to the old neighborhood. The service is usually good, but have heard sometimes it is not. We have always been served well.
Five Guys
3939 Washington AveWe do like their fast burgers and fat fries.
If you like tangy Lebanese cuisine, you will enjoy this place. It also seems to attract its fair share of hookah pipe smokers (in the patio section, of course), and Lebanese diners.
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Mary'z Mediterranean Cuisine
4500 Washington AveIf you like tangy Lebanese cuisine, you will enjoy this place. It also seems to attract its fair share of hookah pipe smokers (in the patio section, of course), and Lebanese diners.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of good wine, soft ambiance, and just a 2 minute drive, or 17 minute walk.
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MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveLots of good wine, soft ambiance, and just a 2 minute drive, or 17 minute walk.
Parks & Nature
For all kinds of active folks: Basketball courts, volleyball courts, bike rentals, and bike and jog trails that go all the way to downtown, thru the bat colony, and to the boating docks.
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Spotts Park
401 S Heights BlvdFor all kinds of active folks: Basketball courts, volleyball courts, bike rentals, and bike and jog trails that go all the way to downtown, thru the bat colony, and to the boating docks.
Essentials
Not far, great foods, but WF prices. In the summer they have outdoor movies. Nice eating areas.
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StNot far, great foods, but WF prices. In the summer they have outdoor movies. Nice eating areas.
Walmart Supercenter
111 Yale StAll the basics covered, 4 minute drive.
Arts & Culture
One of Houston's indy well-regarded venues for independent productions.
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Stages Repertory Theatre
800 Rosine StOne of Houston's indy well-regarded venues for independent productions.
Entertainment & Activities
Just a short drive down the beautiful Memorial Drive, the dine-in movie theater features reservable seating, and ample space.
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AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveJust a short drive down the beautiful Memorial Drive, the dine-in movie theater features reservable seating, and ample space.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3709 Washington AveVery close car rental place.