Food Scene
Les Givral's
2704 Milam StCheap, delicious Vietnamese gem
Creation of acclaimed chef Chris Shepherd. Good for groups to sample a huge amount of food, family-style. A bit pricy, but worth it if you're splurging.
Menu updated daily and is truly a taste of Houston. Let the waiter choose your dishes for you and relax.
60 locals recommend
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadCreation of acclaimed chef Chris Shepherd. Good for groups to sample a huge amount of food, family-style. A bit pricy, but worth it if you're splurging.
Menu updated daily and is truly a taste of Houston. Let the waiter choose your dishes for you and relax.
Very popular Ramen joint. Try to go at a non-peak dining hour because it fills up quickly and reservations are not accepted.
119 locals recommend
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StVery popular Ramen joint. Try to go at a non-peak dining hour because it fills up quickly and reservations are not accepted.
The famed Churrascaria - all-you-can eat cuts of delicious meat from filet mignon to the house special: picahna. $50 a head for dinner and $35 for lunch. Delicious salad bar also available.
56 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
8250 Westheimer RdThe famed Churrascaria - all-you-can eat cuts of delicious meat from filet mignon to the house special: picahna. $50 a head for dinner and $35 for lunch. Delicious salad bar also available.
Arts & Culture
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StA solemn meditation spot
Shopping
Every store you can possibly imagine from high-end to typical mall fare
1868 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdEvery store you can possibly imagine from high-end to typical mall fare
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun, rustic-style non-profit bar which allows you to vote (with drink receipts) for the charity to which it will donate its monthly profit
62 locals recommend
OKRA Charity Saloon
924 Congress StFun, rustic-style non-profit bar which allows you to vote (with drink receipts) for the charity to which it will donate its monthly profit
Excellent outdoor patio with interesting views. Very solid dishes to pair with drinks rather than typical bar food.
47 locals recommend
La Grange
2517 Ralph StExcellent outdoor patio with interesting views. Very solid dishes to pair with drinks rather than typical bar food.
Essentials
Flagship Randalls location - mere paces from the front door of the apartment
220 locals recommend
Randalls
2225 Louisiana StFlagship Randalls location - mere paces from the front door of the apartment
Getting Around
Houston's main airport, pretty far away from all of the action
197 locals recommend
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
2800 N Terminal RdHouston's main airport, pretty far away from all of the action
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
7800 Airport BlvdHouston's smaller airport and Southwest hub