Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Gyro King
2424 Old Spanish TrailGreat little Mediterranean food truck with huge portions.
Aladdin
912 Westheimer RdMy favorite restaurant in town- best Mediterranean food I've ever eaten!
Salata
3651 Weslayan StHuge custom made salads.
Istanbul Grill & Deli
5613 Morningside DrThis place is AMAZING! They have hundreds of flavors of popcorn, and you can try unlimited samples.
POParazzi's Gourmet Popcorn
8236 Kirby DrThis place is AMAZING! They have hundreds of flavors of popcorn, and you can try unlimited samples.
Glazed the Doughnut Cafe
1333 Old Spanish TrailRusso's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
8236 Kirby DriveGreat Italian food, good prices.
Bodegas Taco Shop
1200 Binz StCustom-made tacos, nachos, etc. Very fresh ingredients!
Sushi Rock
2400 West Holcombe BoulevardAwesome sushi place!
Black Walnut Cafe
5510 Morningside DrGreat food and great shopping all around the restaurant!
My favorite coffee shop in Houston! They also have another location in midtown on Stanford.
28 locals recommend
Mercantile
5411 Morningside DrMy favorite coffee shop in Houston! They also have another location in midtown on Stanford.
If you've never had a poke bowl before, now is the time to try it! Fresh fish, veggies, and rice with a fusion of Asian and Hawaiian flavors.....what's not to love?
16 locals recommend
Ono Poke
607 Richmond AveIf you've never had a poke bowl before, now is the time to try it! Fresh fish, veggies, and rice with a fusion of Asian and Hawaiian flavors.....what's not to love?
Shopping
Kroger
10306 S Post Oak RdBritish Isles
2366 Rice BoulevardCool little shop with a ton of British imports.
Giant shopping center (more like shopping neighborhood) with everything you might need- including some great restaurants!
379 locals recommend
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardGiant shopping center (more like shopping neighborhood) with everything you might need- including some great restaurants!
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid back bar/lounge with a fun vibe. Gorgeous outdoor seating. Very romantic!
159 locals recommend
Boheme
307 Fairview StLaid back bar/lounge with a fun vibe. Gorgeous outdoor seating. Very romantic!
The Ginger Man
5607 Morningside DrParks & Nature
Fun urban park with huge green spaces and events almost every weekend.
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StFun urban park with huge green spaces and events almost every weekend.
Huge park with an outdoor theater (Theater Under the Stars), and a beautiful Chinese garden. Also contains the Houston Zoo.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StHuge park with an outdoor theater (Theater Under the Stars), and a beautiful Chinese garden. Also contains the Houston Zoo.
Entertainment & Activities
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrMiller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrArts & Culture
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StHouston Symphony at Jones Hall
615 Louisiana StHouston Ballet
601 Preston St
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr