2704 Navigation Blvd (at N Delano St), Houston, TX
Restaurant mexicain · 174 conseils et avis
CultureMap Houston Manager: While there are other Ninfa's around town, the location on Navigation is the original. Much of the waitstaff has been there for years.
CultureMap Houston Manager: Tish emphasizes artists from Russia and Eastern Europe, but others in her stable hail from locations as varied as Marrakesh, Morocco and Lubbock, Texas.
CultureMap Houston Manager: A classically elegant mansion, filled with one of the finest collections of Worcester porcelain in the U.S., a selection of European paintings and English furniture.
CultureMap Houston Manager: In addition to brewing seasonal offerings, staples and one-offs, 8WB serves as a classroom to students studying brewing techniques at the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.
3800 Montrose Blvd (btw W Alabama & Richmond), Houston, TX
Université · 16 conseils et avis
CultureMap Houston Manager: For students, the main attractions include the small class sizes and the many Houston cultural and entertainment venues which are within strolling distance.
CultureMap Houston Manager: Now owned by Landry's, it's been cleaned up and kitschified (good-bye, graffiti) but the drinks and the Tex-Mex are still draws.
CultureMap Houston Manager: A selection of robust appetizers such as the meaty jumbo lump crab cakes with chive beurre blanc and side orders like the hearty au gratin potatoes.
CultureMap Houston Manager: While son Jean-Philippe Guy continues the tradition of serving quality French food at Bistro Provence. His father, George Guy, continues to create magic in the kitchen of La Brocante Café.
818 Town and Country Blvd Ste 100 # 100, Houston, TX
Bar à vins · 35 conseils et avis
CultureMap Houston Manager: The CityCentre location is the biggest yet at 11,000 square feet, with an epic wrap-around patio, a community table, open kitchen and bar after bar.
CultureMap Houston Manager: The aisles are filled with exotic culinary offerings, holistic potions and everyday products from pizza to toilet paper that are all eco-friendly.
CultureMap Houston Manager: An ever-satisfying buffet, stacked with all the classic choices (chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, etc.) and more. The staff is friendly, not overly involved, but helpful.
CultureMap Houston Manager: Ziggy Gruber is a third generation deli man. It started with his grandfather, who opened the Rialto in New York City with his brothers-in-law.
CultureMap Houston Manager: There is talk of building a parking garage and using the surface lots as a redevelopment project including residential units, offices and possibly a hotel.
CultureMap Houston Manager: Inside the 7,100-foot Mokara Spa is the Omni's fitness center, where you can sweat to picturesque views of the pool and swan pond.
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd (Post Oak Blvd), Houston, TX
Bar à vins · 55 conseils et avis
CultureMap Houston Manager: Saturday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. feature $6 wine tasting, and Sunday brunch features $2 mimosas and $4 sangria in addition to globally-inspired street food and a great full brunch menu.