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It’s moved closer to the freeway but also been completely redone & revamped and it a bigger.
8 residents recomanen
H-E-B
6102 Scott StIt’s moved closer to the freeway but also been completely redone & revamped and it a bigger.
ALDI
3618 Old Spanish TrailThis place is new, smaller and fresher groceries at great prices
The store is good for what I need and stays open a bit later which has been useful many times. Please note it is Midtown and you will see people of all kinds, including homeless, college grads, young professionals, etc.
220 residents recomanen
Randalls
2225 Louisiana StThe store is good for what I need and stays open a bit later which has been useful many times. Please note it is Midtown and you will see people of all kinds, including homeless, college grads, young professionals, etc.
Update: this place has been torn down.
GO DURING THE DAY. It's not a bad place but looks sketchy. Their produce is usually quality and prices are awesome, they also have a wide variety of ethnic foods, sauces and seasonings, so if you couldn't find it at the other stores, you'll probably find it here.
122 residents recomanen
Fiesta Mart
4200 San Jacinto StUpdate: this place has been torn down.
GO DURING THE DAY. It's not a bad place but looks sketchy. Their produce is usually quality and prices are awesome, they also have a wide variety of ethnic foods, sauces and seasonings, so if you couldn't find it at the other stores, you'll probably find it here.
It's nicer on the inside than the outside plus there’s wifi and open late. Go during the day because college students pack this place in the evenings.
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Truxillo Washateria
3007 Truxillo StIt's nicer on the inside than the outside plus there’s wifi and open late. Go during the day because college students pack this place in the evenings.
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Cool & specialty items and worth at least one visit.
136 residents recomanen
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StCool & specialty items and worth at least one visit.
Food Scene
This is actually a long enough standing organization to be considered a staple of this historic district. Please look at the website before stopping by for a meal, everyone there is super nice but it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
http://www.shape.org/eat-in-shape
8 residents recomanen
Shape Community Center
3815 Live Oak StThis is actually a long enough standing organization to be considered a staple of this historic district. Please look at the website before stopping by for a meal, everyone there is super nice but it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
http://www.shape.org/eat-in-shape
Homey spot focusing on global vegetarian & vegan soups, sandwiches & mains, plus coffees & teas. (It's actually tasty, I mainly go for their drinks and a lot of artistic types and actual local artist frequent this place, very laid back and cozy)
http://www.doshihouse.com/
49 residents recomanen
The Doshi House
3419 Emancipation AveHomey spot focusing on global vegetarian & vegan soups, sandwiches & mains, plus coffees & teas. (It's actually tasty, I mainly go for their drinks and a lot of artistic types and actual local artist frequent this place, very laid back and cozy)
http://www.doshihouse.com/
Casual spot for raw & vegan gourmet sandwiches, juices & smoothies in an airy, open space.
64 residents recomanen
green seed vegan
4320 Almeda RdCasual spot for raw & vegan gourmet sandwiches, juices & smoothies in an airy, open space.
ONE OF MY FAV PLACES! It's attached to Axelrad Bar, please go if you like pizza, beer/wine, live music and hammocks. I usually like to surprise guests with this one.
73 residents recomanen
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdONE OF MY FAV PLACES! It's attached to Axelrad Bar, please go if you like pizza, beer/wine, live music and hammocks. I usually like to surprise guests with this one.
Tex-Mex spot for build-your-own burritos, tostadas, tacos & salads, with a tequila bar & patio.
I can't remember what food I get but that's probably from the beer or margaritas
http://www.bodegastacoshop.com/
39 residents recomanen
Bodegas Taco Shop
1200 Binz StTex-Mex spot for build-your-own burritos, tostadas, tacos & salads, with a tequila bar & patio.
I can't remember what food I get but that's probably from the beer or margaritas
http://www.bodegastacoshop.com/
Gelato.
A MUST VISIT, trust me. I've harassed this shop so much I'm glad they opened another so I can alternate locations. My favorite flavor is the vanilla bean tres leches...it is drool worthy. they have gelatos that are custard or sorbets (I hope I sectioned that correctly), but the customer service and gelato is amazing. Plus they don't make you feel guilty if you want to try a few flavors before buying.
https://www.sweetcupgelato.com/
12 residents recomanen
SweetCup Gelato & Sorbet Originale
3939 Montrose BlvdGelato.
A MUST VISIT, trust me. I've harassed this shop so much I'm glad they opened another so I can alternate locations. My favorite flavor is the vanilla bean tres leches...it is drool worthy. they have gelatos that are custard or sorbets (I hope I sectioned that correctly), but the customer service and gelato is amazing. Plus they don't make you feel guilty if you want to try a few flavors before buying.
https://www.sweetcupgelato.com/
Entertainment & Activities
The owners have been in this area for decades I believe and are super friendly, they also do regular bike tours if you're interested. If you're booking during the time it's held, I recommend the larger bike tour as well, Critical Mass, it's the one I do and I LOVE it. You meet so many people and see so much of Houston that natives don't even see, just make sure you have decent stamina or have the uber app on your phone.
3rd Ward Bike SHop
2305 Wheeler AveThe owners have been in this area for decades I believe and are super friendly, they also do regular bike tours if you're interested. If you're booking during the time it's held, I recommend the larger bike tour as well, Critical Mass, it's the one I do and I LOVE it. You meet so many people and see so much of Houston that natives don't even see, just make sure you have decent stamina or have the uber app on your phone.
Parks & Nature
Go for the sights, birds, specialty ice cream and the Japanese garden.
201 residents recomanen
Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrGo for the sights, birds, specialty ice cream and the Japanese garden.
Newly renovated massive park. I don't think it's fully completed but the interiors and pool are completed and it's awesome. Plus they making the outdoor sections multi-level and multi-purpose so I'm hoping this means future live music (woot!).
54 residents recomanen
Emancipation Park
3018 Emancipation AveNewly renovated massive park. I don't think it's fully completed but the interiors and pool are completed and it's awesome. Plus they making the outdoor sections multi-level and multi-purpose so I'm hoping this means future live music (woot!).
Drinks & Nightlife
Buy a ticket if there will be rain or the shows will be sold out or bring some snacks and drinks and a collapsible chair and hang out with a bunch of other people on the hill above for a free show. They often have awesome live singers/dancers and local acts. I go here once or twice a year at least because it's always a greats time. I often stop by the nearby taco shop for food and drinks first so I can play with the pets on the hill.
http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/
299 residents recomanen
Teatre Miller Outdoor
6000 Hermann Park DrBuy a ticket if there will be rain or the shows will be sold out or bring some snacks and drinks and a collapsible chair and hang out with a bunch of other people on the hill above for a free show. They often have awesome live singers/dancers and local acts. I go here once or twice a year at least because it's always a greats time. I often stop by the nearby taco shop for food and drinks first so I can play with the pets on the hill.
http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/
It's UNDERGROUND and a food court with a wide drink (usually beer) selection, plus people go there to watch the games sometimes and every participates, it's really fun. It is just fine for families earlier in the day. It's also different types of foods (food court like restaurant) but I'm also partial to here because feel like the avengers/batman/spider man going into a regular downtown building then downstairs.
http://conservatoryhtx.com/
34 residents recomanen
Conservatory
It's UNDERGROUND and a food court with a wide drink (usually beer) selection, plus people go there to watch the games sometimes and every participates, it's really fun. It is just fine for families earlier in the day. It's also different types of foods (food court like restaurant) but I'm also partial to here because feel like the avengers/batman/spider man going into a regular downtown building then downstairs.
http://conservatoryhtx.com/
Arts & Culture
Over 16,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.
http://www.menil.org/
491 residents recomanen
La Col·lecció Menil
1533 Sul Ross StOver 16,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.
http://www.menil.org/
Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.
https://www.cmhouston.org/
377 residents recomanen
Museu Infantil de Houston
1500 Binz StBustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.
https://www.cmhouston.org/
Sightseeing
They do tours once a month so if you're coming around the time one is happening you may want to check it out. The massive one usually starts in downtown but check the website first.
http://www.criticalmasshouston.com/
Critical Mass Houston
They do tours once a month so if you're coming around the time one is happening you may want to check it out. The massive one usually starts in downtown but check the website first.
http://www.criticalmasshouston.com/