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DOG PARKS WHERE FIDO CAN FROLIC Dog parks’ popularity has boomed in Houston over the past decade or so, since the first one— the Millie Bush Dog Park at 16756 Westheimer Parkway — opened in 2002. There are now well over 30 in Houston, such as the new The Johnny Steele Dog Park, named after the well-known landscape architect, off Allen Parkway and Montrose. One of the largest dog parks around, it boasts two large ponds, shade structures, parking spaces and lighted areas. But all of these public spaces welcome your pooch to run off leash, play in the water and make new friends.

Houston Park & Recreation Department, which maintains seven dog parks, including Johnny Steele, offers a full overview of its dog facilities at http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/dog-parks. For instance, Maxey Park at 601 Maxey Road offers 12 to 13 acres of space with off-leash opportunities, a doggie shower and drinking fountains.

Tiffany Cady, past president of the Houston Dog Park Association, said owners can gauge if their dog would like a dog park or not, based on their personality. “Dogs’ reactions on entering a dog park for the first time can vary from ‘this is awesome … hi friend …’ to 5

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‘this is scary, all these dogs sniffing me at once,’” she said. Cady — who owns Angel Pets, a mobile grooming and pet-sitting service — said owners who aren’t sure about their pet’s reaction should try a park when it’s off-peak time and a bit calmer and quieter.

The off-leash aspect of dog parks is especially enticing for canine companions. Off leash, a dog is “in his element among the trees and grass, as nature intended him,” Cady said. “Many dogs who seem unfriendly while leashed are happier off leash”, she points out, “And dog fights at dog parks aren’t a concern, as they are neutral territory.”

Parks do have rules and regulations; for example the Houston Park & Rec dog parks don’t allow more than two dogs per human, dogs that are in heat, or puppies under four months old. Dogs have to be wearing registration and vaccination tags. Owners must display a visible leash at all times.

After brushing up on the complete rules and packing some doggie clean-up bags just in case (some parks don’t offer them), Houston’s dog parks await your visit. Both of you.

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George R Brown Convention Center Black Diamond Regional George R Brown Convention Championships Center Houston Heart and Stroke Walk NRG Park

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PERFORMING ARTS ALLEY THEATRE

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615 Texas St. 713-220-5700 Houston’s only resident professional theater company, the Alley offers a varied repertoire of work including classics, contemporary plays, the re-discovered and rarely-performed, as well as new musical theatre, with an emphasis on new American works www. alleytheatre.org

615 Louisiana St. 713-224-7575 Founded in 1913, the Houston Symphony is one of America’s oldest performing arts organizations, with a rich history of musical excellence. www.houstonsymphony.org

SOCIETY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BROADWAY AT HOBBY CENTER 800 Bagby St. 713-315-2400 Broadway Across America-Houston presents first-rate touring Broadway shows direct from Broadway and London’s West End. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

615 Louisiana St. Ste. 100 713-632-8100 Society for the Performing Arts brings the world’s greatest performing artists and companies to Houston. www.spahouston.org

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800 Bagby St. 713-558-2600 Theatre Under the Stars, founded in 1968, is one of the largest producers of musical theater in the U.S. www.tuts.com

1427 Branard St. 713-524-5050 By bringing together leading American and international musicians, Da Camera concerts offer a broad range of repertoire and musical styles while ensuring a product of outstanding musical excellence. www.dacamera.com

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HOUSTON BALLET 501 Texas Ave. 713-227-2787 Houston Ballet, the fifth largest ballet company in the country, has been hailed by The New York Times as “...one of the nation’s best ballet companies.” www.houstonballet.org

HOUSTON GRAND OPERA 501 Texas Ave. 713-546-0200 Houston Grand Opera is the only opera company in the world to win a Tony, two Grammy and two Emmy Awards. The New York Times calls the Houston Grand Opera “the jewel in the cultural crown.” www.houstongrandopera.org

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800 Bagby St. 713-315-2400 Uniquely Houston is an innovative program established by the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts to provide a home venue for Houston’s emerging, nonprofit performing arts organizations in the Theater District. www.thehobbycenter.org

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SHOPPING Galleria/Uptown Park Harwin Drive-Discount Shopping Highland Village Shopping Center Houston Pavilions-Downtown

BJ OLDIES & ANTIQUE SHOP 1726 Westheimer 832-651-8477 Come in, browse and look around. B.J.Oldies has been selling great antiques for over twenty years. Treasures galore as you enter the past of endless rows of everything and anything you can imagine.

Mon-Sun 10am-6pm. www.bjoldiesantiqueshop.com

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EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS 225 Main St. 713-247-0700 Located downtown on Main St. Edible Arrangements offers a beautiful selection of fresh fruit bouquets to make any occasion special. Bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit. Other locations: Baytown, Greenspoint, Humble/ Kingwood, Northeast Houston. www.ediblearrangements. com

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MUSEUMS innocent victims, honoring the survivors and teaching the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy. Admission is free. www.hmh.org HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 1441 W. Alabama St. 713-529-4775 Dedicated to the study of photography as an expressive medium and investigative tool, exhibiting works by emerging, mid-career and under-recognized artists. www.hcponline.org HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE

Children’s Museum of Houston ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER 1370 Southmore Blvd.

713-496-9901 The newest addition to Houston’s museum offerings is the $48 million Asia Society Texas Center, featuring a dynamic gallery space as well as classrooms, conference facilities, a performance theater, reception spaces and more. www.asiasociety.org/texas BAYOU BEND MUSEUM 1 Westcott St. 713-639-7750 This fine collection of American decorative Fine Arts is housed at the Ima Hogg Estate surrounded by more than 14 acres of woodlands and gardens in River Oaks. Over 5,000 pieces from 1620-1870. www. mfah.org/bayoubend.org BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM 1834 Southmore Blvd.

713-942-8920 Educates the public about the contributions of African-American soldiers by chronicling their accomplishments from the Revolutionary War to modern times. www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT 4848 Main St 713-529-4848 One of the few venues in the country dedicated exclusively to craft at the highest level, highlighting art made of glass, fiber, clay, metal or wood. Admission is free. www.crafthouston.org

5555 Hermann Park Dr. 713-284-8250 Museum features the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls and traveling exhibitions. www.hmns.org JUNG CENTER OF HOUSTON 5200 Montrose Blvd.

713-524-8253 Founded in 1958 to help individuals increase self-awareness through an understanding of Carl Jung’s analytic psychology. www.junghouston.org LAWNDALE ART CENTER 4912 Main St. 713-528-5858 An alternative space for the exhibition of contemporary works in all media. www.lawndaleartcenter.org THE MENIL COLLECTION 1515 Sul Ross St 713-525-9400 Privately assembled Menil Collection includes approximately 15,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs and rare books.

Admission is always free, Wed-Sun. www.menil.org MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 1001 Bissonnet St 713-639-7300 Renowned museum housing more than 45,000 works, MFAH is one of the largest and most outstanding collections in the country. www.mfah.org RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1500 Binz St. 713-522-1138 With 14 galleries of hands-on activities, The Children’s Museum of Houston is ranked by MSN.com as the No. 1 children’s museum in the country. www.cmhouston.org CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON 5216 Montrose 713-284-8250 Dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national and regional art of the last 40 years. www.camh.org

6100 Main St., Rice University 713-348-6069 The only university museum in the country dedicated to installation art. www.ricegallery.org ROTHKO CHAPEL 1409 Sul Ross St. 713-524-9839 The only ecumenical center of its kind in the world, the Rothko Chapel functions as a chapel, a museum and a forum. Free admission, Donations are welcome. www.rothkochapel.org THE WEATHER MUSEUM

CZECH CENTER MUSEUM 4920 San Jacinto Blvd.

713-528-2060 Celebrates the culture of Bohemia, Moravia, Slovakia and Silesia with events and exhibitions. www.czechcenter.org

5104 Caroline St. 713-529-3076 Established by the Weather Research Center, the John C. Freeman Weather Museum is a place for people of all ages to learn about the weather, its history and public safety. www.weathermuseum.org

THE HEALTH MUSEUM 1515 Hermann Dr 713-521-1515 The most visited health museum in the country features threedimensional anatomy models and interactive exhibits. www.thehealthmuseum.org HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 5401 Caroline St. 713-942-8000 Created as a living testimonial to those who perished in the Holocaust, the Museum is dedicated to remembering the millions of

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DON’T LIKE TO COOK? EAT RAW! C Cooking intimidates so many people aand is often seen as a dreaded chore iinstead of an opportunity to connect with others and nourish our bodies. w Non-stop schedules add to the stress N of planning and preparing meals and o many turn to fast food or restaum rrants. Preparing your food at home aallows you to control the ingredients and how it’s prepared. Raw Food is quick, easy and perfect for our hot and humid Houston weather!

The Eat it Raw class hosted by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram has been on my to-do list for a while now. I joined her Rawfully Organic co-op two years ago shortly after I began my journey to a healthier life and discovered local CSA’s, farmers markets and co-ops in the Houston area. The class is limited to 100 people and sells out so I recommend purchasing a ticket to ensure there’s still room. I was excited to make it in this time to taste the yummy raw food recipes I’ve seen on Kristina’s Fully Raw You tube channel.

The Rawfully Organic co-op began in Kristina’s living room with 12 of her neighbors in 2007 and has now grown to over 6,000 members.

Kristina has been fully raw for 10 years this month. She changed her diet and lifestyle after being ill and hospitalized and never looked back. You can learn more about Kristina and the co-op at www.rawfullyorganic.com.

You can pick up your share at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center,located at 4501 Woodway Drive, on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and 3400 Bissonett in the parking lot behind the red brick building on Saturdays from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. The co-op now offers home delivery for a fee and always welcomes volunteers.

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I arrived at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, signed in and was handed a packet with raw food recipes.Everyone receives a hug from Kristina as they enter the room with gorgeous, gigantic flowers adorning the walls. Physical touch is important to overall health and making that personal connection immediately created a warm and friendly environment.

Kristina’s enthusiasm is contagious. She shared her personal testimony, passion for fresh food and helping others achieve wellness then made two raw food dressings to accompany our zucchini “pasta” and kale salad. Everyone lined up to sample the local meal and the Fully Raw juices were available for sale. I love her juices and tried the newest flavor, Cabana Cooler, made with pineapple, cucumber, spinach, celery, apple and mint. It did not disappoint! While we munched and crunched, Kristina answered questions and shared more information with the class.

The Eat It Raw class was a great experience and the live demonstration of the dressings being made drove home the simplicity of the recipes. I recommend the class for anyone wanting to learn more about preparing local, seasonal foods. I plan on bringing my girls to a class in the near future.

Remember to involve everyone in meal time and make it a family affair.

Check out the next Eat it Raw class at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center! www.HoustonArboretum.org -Jessica Brassington UNprocessedJESS.com 18 ENJOYHOUSTON E EN NJ JO OYHO HOU US ST TO ON I 18

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PROHIBITION SUPPER CLUB Prohibition Supperclub & Bar is a great date spot as well as a place to go for any other occasion or large gathering! It is magical ; [the] building was built in 1912 and was Houston’s first silent theatre, The ISIS Theatre. I recommend getting some oysters from the raw oyster bar, since you can see him chucking away right there! If you just want to grab a bite or just go in for drinks by all means do so! But I will say that thats not the only amazing thing about this place; it also has a theatre with live performances that you don’t want to miss!

Performing Thursday through Saturday are the Moonlight dolls. Thursday’s show is American Vaudeville which focuses on, of course, vaudeville comedy and circus acts. Friday’s show is Provocateur. This show focuses on burlesque performances formed around the 1960’s French neo-burlesque idea of celebrating women and all of their beauty. As for Saturday night, the show is The Moonlight Show, my favorite show of all. and has that “showgirls” feel. These shows are exploding with talent. All of them are really flirty, sassy, sexy and funny! The shows are also accompanied by Houston’s award-winning and well known pianist Nick Greer.

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SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS The Art Car Museum - The museum, or “Garage Mahal,” as many people know it, features the most imaginative, elaborate, and artfully constructed art cars. www.artcarmuseum.com __________________________________________ Battleship Texas - The last of the battleships to participate in World War I and II, Battleship Texas became the first battleship memorial museum.. www.battleshiptexas.org __________________________________________ Bayou Place - The downtown dining and entertainment destination is experiencing a renaissance. New bars and entertainment options have opened as part of the center’s re-imagined nightlife experience. The Bayou Music Center stages a variety of live concerts, and Hard Rock Cafe has long been a Theater District staple. www.bayouplace.com __________________________________________ Buffalo Bayou - Explore Houston from below—on a kayaking adventure along the bayou. The Buffalo Bayou Partnership offers canoe, kayak, and pontoon boat tours along Buffalo Bayou, near downtown Houston. Beginning at Shepherd Street Bridge, paddlers travel to Allen’s Landing and eventually wrap up near the Theater District.. www.buffalobayou.org __________________________________________ Chase Tower - JPMorgan Chase Tower is the tallest composite building in the world. The 60th floor Sky Lobby offers a spectacular vista of Houston and Joan Miró’s 55-foot steel sculpture, Personage With Birds. From the Sky Lobby, visitors can view other spectacular architectural and engineering feats: Reliant Stadium, Texas Medical Center, Galleria, Greenway Plaza and other unique buildings that help make up the distinctive Houston Skyline. www.chasetower.com __________________________________________ Downtown Tunnel System - Downtown professionals are where the real action is—20-feet below, in the 7.5-mile-long tunnel system. The series of subterranean passages allows the district’s 150,000+ employee workforce to take on tasks such as doctor visits, banking, shopping, post office and salons, among other things—in air-conditioned bliss. www. downtownhouston.org __________________________________________ Discovery Green - A 12-acre eco-park located in downtown Houston, and designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds.. www. discoverygreen.com __________________________________________ Downtown Aquarium - Experience the wonder of the underwater world as you tour the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit.

Discover 400 species of marine life. Touch sea creatures and more at Discovery Rig and catch a glimpse of the magnificent white tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple. Enjoy a dining adventure at Aquarium Restaurant as well as Shark Voyage, rides and games. www.downtownaquarium.com __________________________________________ Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - The Landry’s ownedand-operated amusement park stands where the city’s original Pleasure Pier stood from 1943 until 1961, before being destroyed by Hurricane Carla. The $60-million project stretches 1,130 feet over the Gulf of Mexico—more than three football fields in length! www.pleasurepier.com __________________________________________ George Observatory - Ever dreamed of exploring outer space?

Now you can—just an hour’s drive south of Houston. Located in the scenic expanse of Brazos Bend State Park, the George Observatory is a satellite facility of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Housed here are three domed telescopes, including the 36-inch Gueymard Research Telescope, one of the largest in the United States. www.hmns.org __________________________________________ George Ranch Historical Park - Journey to a place and time where cattle and cotton are king and Texas is a country all its own—a living history museum that tracks four generations of one family over one hundred years of Texas history. Visit the 1830’s Jones Stock Farm, the 1860’s Ryon Prairie Home, the

1890’s Davis Mansion, and the 1930’s George Ranch Complex.

Enjoy historic home tours, cattle-working demonstrations, a working blacksmith shop and more. Today, the George Ranch is a 23,000-acre working ranch. www.georgeranch.org __________________________________________ Houston Maritime Museum - The first of its kind in Houston, the museum offers insight into maritime history. Exhibits include over 150 ship models, over 100 types of navigational instruments and numerous maritime artifacts. www.houstonmaritimemuseum.org __________________________________________ Houston Pavilions - Premier entertainment hub in downtown Houston. The pedestrian open-air retail entertainment center spans three city blocks and features top shopping and dining as well as House of Blues, Lucky Strike Lanes, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar and Scott Gertner’s venues. www.houstonpavilions. com __________________________________________ Houston Zoo - It’s a new zoo every day! Now you can travel to Africa... No Passport Required. The African Forest is an immersive experience that will entertain young and old alike.

Come for an adventure through The African Forest, and also visit the 6,000 other animals from around the globe that call the Houston Zoo home. www.houstonzoo.org __________________________________________ Kemah Boardwalk - Located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is open daily providing fun for everyone! Home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals and seaside shows. www.kemahboardwalk.com __________________________________________ National Museum of Funeral History - Features the nation’s largest display of historic funeral service memorabilia and artifacts with the clever tagline, “every day above ground is a good one.” The museum opened its doors in 1992 and continues to educate the public on the rich heritage of the funeral industry. www.nmfh.org __________________________________________ Orange Show Center for Visionary Art - Houston postman Jeff McKissack created The Orange Show in honor of his favorite fruit. From 1956 until his death in 1980, he used common building materials and found objects — bricks, tiles, fencing, farm implements — to transform an East End lot into an architectural maze of walkways, balconies, arenas and exhibits decorated with mosaics and brightly painted iron figures. www.orangeshow.com __________________________________________ Saint Arnold Brewing Company - For air-conditioned tastings head to Texas’ oldest craft brewer. Company made the move to the 3-story, nearly 100-year-old space on the edge of downtown, bringing along beer-making equipment purchased from a now-defunct Bavarian monastery. www.saintarnold.com __________________________________________ San Jacinto Monument and Museum of History - Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, and to re-visualize the history of Texas and the Spanish Southwest. Within the base of the monument, the museum holds one of the largest collections of Texas art, artifacts and history. Located next to the historic Battleship Texas in La Porte (Harris County). www.sanjacinto-museum.org __________________________________________ Segway Tours of Houston - Explore central Houston on an ecofriendly personal transporter. Bayou tours, Twilight tours and Arenas/Convention tours. www.segwaytoursofhouston.com __________________________________________ Space Center Houston - The Official Visitors Center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. It’s the only place in the world where visitors can see astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock, land a shuttle or take a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA. It’s an out-of-this- world experience for all ages. www. spacecenter.org

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AMERICAN BUFFALO GRILLE 4080 Bissonnet St. 713-661-3663 This family tradition is famous for serving Houston’s best breakfast, lunch and dinner for the past 20 yrs. Breakfast is huevos rancheros, rellanos, burritos, hot cakes, French toast and omelettes. Lunch and dinner specialties. Beer and wine served all day. Mon 7am-2pm, Tues-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 8am-2pm. www.thebuffalogrille.com ELEVATION BURGER 3819 Kirby Dr. 713-524-2909 Conveniently located on Kirby just off the SW Freeway (Hwy 59), this new quick and casual restaurant offers 100% organic, grass-fed, free-range beef burgers. Fun menu of unique and flavorful burgers as well as vegetarian and vegan options, fries cooked in 100% heart-healthy olive oil and other sides like mandarin orange slices plus a menu of shakes and malts. www.elevationburger.com HOBBIT CAFE 2243 Richmond Ave. 713-526-5460 The Hobbit Cafe represents the best of Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Bountiful salads and soups to delicious wholesome sandwiches, burgers to vegetarian dishes. Every menu item is themed like a famous hobbit. To die for desserts as key lime pie. Great Sunday Brunch. Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-9pm. www.myhobbitcafe.com LAURENZO’S 4412 Washington Ave. 713-880-5111 Watch all your sport venues on Hi-Def T.V.’s. great salads, succulent prime rib, chicken, pork, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and steaks. All entrees served with delicious sides. Great selection of liquors, wine and beer. Sun-Tues 11am-9pm, Wed-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. www.laurenzos.net COMMONWEALTH 4601 Washington Ave., Unit 130 281-501-9516 Well seasoned to the Houston culinary scene, executive chef Michael Sanguinetti (formerly of Artisans) brings us home-style american classics with an elevated twist. Expect to find seasonal ingredients as well as french and cajun influences in an opulent atmosphere that delights and invites without breaking the bank. Look for the fantastic cocktail list. Open daily for lunch, dinner and happy hour.

Weekends for brunch. 30% off on Tuesdays! www.commonwealthhouston.com RED LION PUB 2316 S. Shepherd Dr. 713-782-3030 This traditional neighborhood British pub with a fireplace that leads to an inviting outside patio offers traditional British pub favorites as shepherd’s pie, bangers & mash and famous fish and chips along with burgers and sandwiches.

English fry-up breakfast on Sat and Sun. Wide variety of

ales, malts, beers and darts. Mon-Wed 11:30am- 12pm, Thurs-Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 11:30am-12pm. www.redlionhouston.com DELI KATZ’S DELI 616 Westheimer 713-521-3838 NYC comes to Midtown, with a 24 hour selection of Katz’s greatest deli selections. Jewish rye to succulent kosher dills. Signature sandwiches as the half pound Reuben to the smoked salmon, corn beef, roast beef, salami and turkey breast. Sumptuous desserts as New York style cheesecake, cheese blintz’s to mouth watering sundaes and floats. Great breakfast served all day with bagels and breads baked daily.

24 hours. www.ilovekatzs.com ETHIOPIAN BLUE NILE 9400 Richmond Ave 713-782-6882 One of the best family owned ethnic restaurants. Enjoy the unique taste of Ethiopian dishes as you eat with your hands. Vegetarian dishes as Kik Alicha, split peas, Atkilt Wot with cabbage and carrots. The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony brewed in traditional pots a must. Mon-Friday 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-11pm. ww.bluenilerestaurant.com GREEK ALEXANDER THE GREAT 3055 Sage 713-622-2794 Traditional Greek dishes are prepared as Spanokopita, Dolmathes, Moussaka, and lamb to delicious desserts as Baklava and Tiramisu. Live music and belly dancing every Friday and Saturday. Full liquor bar serving Greek wines and liquors. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am2pm, Sun 12pm-9pm. www.alexanderthegreat.com THEO’S 812 Westheimer 713-523-0425 Original Greek specialties are served 24 hrs. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Greek and American cuisine. Omeletes, french toast, waffles and eggs. Lunch and dinner is mousaka, dolmathes, spanokopita, shrimp, chicken, lamb kebobs and pork chops to burgers, calzones and pasta. Top floor, Oak Room for elegant events. Mon-Sunday 10am-4am. www.theoshouston.com INDIAN INDIA’S 5704 Richmond Ave. 713-266-0131 A Passage to India describes this culinary experience.

Sample cultural diversity from the Himalayas to the Ganges.

Lunch begins with India’s fabulous Buffet of hot and cold dishes from salads to vegetables to chicken, lamb, shrimp, curries, and basmati rice and fresh baked Nann. Dinner of Sang Paneer to Tandori Chicken. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10:30pm. www.indiasrestauranthouston.com ITALIAN

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BIRRAPORETTI’S 500 Louisiana (at Prairie) 713-224-9494 One of Houston’s original restaurants, this Italian gem opened in 1974 with the slogan “A great Italian Restaurant…A heck of an Irish bar!”. For four decades, Birraporetti’s has

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been the place to gather with friends and family, happy hour and before or after the theater. Famous for stone oven, hand thrown pizzas as well as Signature Bellini’s and delicious Irish coffee. Downtown in the heart of the Theatre District (as well as a Friendswood location). Private events/catering options; Open late seven days a week. www.birrarestaurant.com MEDITERRANEAN CAFE LUXOR HOOKAH BAR & GRILL 3730 Washington Ave. 713-861-0000 Welcome to Cafe Luxor, Houston’s hottest and most unique spot in the heart of the Washington corridor where adventure and fun never stops. We offer a wide variety of hookah, drinks and delicious meals from around the world. Mon-Thur 2pm to 2am; Fri 2pm to 4am; Sat 11am to 4am; Sun 11am to 2am. www. thecafeluxor.com FALAFEL FACTORY 914 Prairie Houston 713-237-8987 The falafel at this cozy restaurant is arguably some of the best in town—Most certainly, the best to be found in Downtown Houston. The tasty Middle Eastern plate lunches featuring shawarma, kefta, kebob or falafel are of perfect portions and price.

Mon-Fri 11am-6pm.

MEXICAN-TEX MEX EL TIEMPO various locations Master Chef Roland Laurenzo has combined Authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex. The menu offers crab, shrimp, chicken, beef fajitas and enchiladas, all served with charo beans and rice. Full bar and patio. www.eltiempocantina.com Pizza FRANK’S PIZZA 417 Travis (at Prairie)

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5656 Located in Downtown Historic District, this Houston gem is THE OK@BD SN FN ENQ GNS @MC CDKHBHNTR G@MC SNRRDC OHYY@ Ä?"GNNRD EQNL whole pies, slices, lasagna, spicy wings, burgers, sandwiches, R@K@CR CDRRDQSR @MC LNQD Ä? KK @U@HK@AKD ENQ CHMD HM OHBJ TO NQ #NVMSNVM CDKHUDQX Ä?-DWS SHLD XNTĂ°QD #NVMSNVM AD RTQD SN RSNO AX @MC SQX @ RKHBD Ä? 8NTQ S@RSD ATCR VHKK AD FK@C XNT CHC 2TM 11am-10pm, Mon-Wed 11am-9pm, Thurs. 11am-1am, Fri-Sat. 11am-3am www.frankspizza.com STEAKHOUSE / BRAZILIAN NELORE CHURRASCARIA 4412 Montrose Blvd.

713-395-1050 All-you-can-eat, tableside service, where you can select your favorite cuts of slow roasted, seasoned meats, cooked on skewers. Beef, pork, lamb or chicken, all served with our house salad bar. Open daily for dinner. Fri. - Sat. - Sun. for lunch. www. neloresteakhouse.com SUSHI - JAPANESE UCHI 904 Westheimer 713-522-4808 We invite diners to explore gastronomic boundaries by pairing traditional Japanese offerings with new and refreshing flavors and textures. At Uchi we prepare our dishes using innovative food combinations for the most unique dining experience in Houston.

Sun-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm. www.uchirestaurants.com/houston THAI PADTHAI 401 Louisiana 713-225-4900 Authentic Thai cuisine is served for Lunch specials as beef broccoli, and chicken ginger, all served with rice, soup and salad.

Dinner is served with choice of delicious soups, chicken, beef, pork and seafood specialties. Drinks and delicious desserts.

Lunch Mon -Fri 11am-3pm, Dinner Tues-Sat 5pm-9pm. www. padthaithairestaurant.com

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NIGHT LIFE HOUSE OF BLUES 1204 Caroline St. 800-745-3000 The anchor for the Houston Pavilions is the House of Blues. The Blues resonates through the streets of downtown. Impressive stage and acoustic settings. www.houseofblues.com/houston

LA CARAFE 813 Congress St. 713-229-9399 1860 makes this Historical Landmark the oldest known bar in Houston’s downtown Market Square. This wine bar is a hidden gem of candle lit intimacy to sounds of a by gone era as a fine vintage wine. An intimate balcony and a selected wine list is the perfect duo to embrace the past, and toast the future. Most romantic bar in all of Downtown. Mon-Sun 1pm-2am.

PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR 1201 Fannin Street 713- 337-7383 This Texas original rock n roll dueling piano bar, with two baby Grand Pianos is a sing along, clap along, drink along, have one helluva good time along bar. Playing all your favorite hits from

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Beatles to Willie Nelson, Billy Joel, Elton John and Frank Sinatra.

Full Liquor Bar. 8pm showtime. www.petesduelingpianobar.com

RED CAT JAZZ CAFE 711 Franklin St. 713-226-7870 Unlike any other bar in Houston, this place is all about the music. Every seat in the place faces the main stage that plays live music every night of the week. Never a dull moment, an empty glass or a hungry stomach. Check out Mondays for Blue’s Night. Winner of 2015 Houston’s A-list Nightlife caategory. www.redcatjazzcafe.com

WARREN’S INN 307 Travis St. 713-247-9207 This Historical watering hole in Houston is the Inn on Market Square where the drinks are poured Texan Tall and local characters hang out to hear classic jukebox music. Great prices for homemade soups and chili served daily. Great Old Texan Heritage and best bar for great Conversations. Mon-Fri 11am2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun and Holidays 2pm-2am.

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