Guidebook for Houston

Lizzy
Guidebook for Houston

Parks & Nature

Just a five minute walk from the house, the park offers some of the best views of the downtown skyline in the city. Great place to bring a blanket and some snacks for an impromptu picnic while you people watch.
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive
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Just a five minute walk from the house, the park offers some of the best views of the downtown skyline in the city. Great place to bring a blanket and some snacks for an impromptu picnic while you people watch.
Nestled in the heart of Downton is Discovery Green, a 12-acre, multi-use park that always has something exciting happening. In the spring and fall, spend happy hour listening to local musicians perform live on stage, browse and buy from local craftsmen at monthly markets and, in the winter, enjoy ice skating on Kinder Lake (for a small fee). There is also an array of ever-changing art installations scattered around this luscious oasis.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St
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Nestled in the heart of Downton is Discovery Green, a 12-acre, multi-use park that always has something exciting happening. In the spring and fall, spend happy hour listening to local musicians perform live on stage, browse and buy from local craftsmen at monthly markets and, in the winter, enjoy ice skating on Kinder Lake (for a small fee). There is also an array of ever-changing art installations scattered around this luscious oasis.
Tucked on the west side of Memorial Park is the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, a 155-acre nature sanctuary that educates visitors on how to protect native plants and animals in the city. Stroll the center's five miles of trails and visit the sanctuary's free interactive exhibits. Don’t leave your furry friends out, but please make sure they are on a leash.
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Dr
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Tucked on the west side of Memorial Park is the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, a 155-acre nature sanctuary that educates visitors on how to protect native plants and animals in the city. Stroll the center's five miles of trails and visit the sanctuary's free interactive exhibits. Don’t leave your furry friends out, but please make sure they are on a leash.
Hermann Park, presented to the City of Houston by George Hermann in 1914, is one of Houston's most popular and historically significant public green spaces.
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Hermann Park
6001 Fannin St
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Hermann Park, presented to the City of Houston by George Hermann in 1914, is one of Houston's most popular and historically significant public green spaces.
This transformative, nearly 100-acre project will reunite the north and south sides of the Park by creating a land bridge over Memorial Drive to establish a dynamic new community space and enhance recreation opportunities for Park users.
Kinder Land Bridge
This transformative, nearly 100-acre project will reunite the north and south sides of the Park by creating a land bridge over Memorial Drive to establish a dynamic new community space and enhance recreation opportunities for Park users.

Grocery & Liquor stores

Best grocery store for general shopping. Fresh produce, good quality meats and daily caught fish. The closest location is the HEB Buffalo Heights at the corner of Heights and Washington.
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H-E-B
6055 South Fwy
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Best grocery store for general shopping. Fresh produce, good quality meats and daily caught fish. The closest location is the HEB Buffalo Heights at the corner of Heights and Washington.
Best grocery store for high-end and unique items. If money was not an object, I would shop here every week. If money is an object, stop in just to enjoy the tastings and get yourself a treat or two.
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Central Market
3815 Westheimer Rd
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Best grocery store for high-end and unique items. If money was not an object, I would shop here every week. If money is an object, stop in just to enjoy the tastings and get yourself a treat or two.
Spec's Downtown liquor store is 40,000 square feet of every type of booze you could want. It has a deli and unique/international foods to purchase. On weekends, there are tons of free samples (food and booze). Even if you're only going to get a six pack of Lone Star, it's worth checking out the selection just for fun.
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer Rd
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Spec's Downtown liquor store is 40,000 square feet of every type of booze you could want. It has a deli and unique/international foods to purchase. On weekends, there are tons of free samples (food and booze). Even if you're only going to get a six pack of Lone Star, it's worth checking out the selection just for fun.
Whole Foods on Waugh is the closest grocery store to the studio. It is about a 15 minute walk. While prices for everyday groceries can be expensive, it's a great place to go for a quick bite to eat or some essentials. They also have a beer & wine bar where you can sit and enjoy a glass (while you snack on your purchases) or grab something to drink while you shop!
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin St
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Whole Foods on Waugh is the closest grocery store to the studio. It is about a 15 minute walk. While prices for everyday groceries can be expensive, it's a great place to go for a quick bite to eat or some essentials. They also have a beer & wine bar where you can sit and enjoy a glass (while you snack on your purchases) or grab something to drink while you shop!
Liquor superstore chain with a fine wine focus, also offering tastings & classes. Prices are very affordable compared to other stores around town, plus it's only a 5 minute drive or so from the apartment. So many items to choose from, it will be hard to decide!
Total Wine & More
2857 Katy Freeway
Liquor superstore chain with a fine wine focus, also offering tastings & classes. Prices are very affordable compared to other stores around town, plus it's only a 5 minute drive or so from the apartment. So many items to choose from, it will be hard to decide!
Mediterranean market with deli & prepared foods, plus cheeses, baked goods, meats, wine & beer.
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Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin St
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Mediterranean market with deli & prepared foods, plus cheeses, baked goods, meats, wine & beer.

Food Scene

Houston's food scene is a must-try. We have limited our recommendations here based on just not having the time to post them all, so please reach out if there is a cuisine you are interested in but don't see here. Houston probably has it!
Rebecca Masson's couch potato cookie is a must-try. Don't stop there though, you'll want to bring several home to try later. If you can make it on a Saturday morning at 10:00 am, the Saturday Morning Bake Sale always offers new and exciting breakfast options.
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Fluff Bake Bar
1701 West 15th Street
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Rebecca Masson's couch potato cookie is a must-try. Don't stop there though, you'll want to bring several home to try later. If you can make it on a Saturday morning at 10:00 am, the Saturday Morning Bake Sale always offers new and exciting breakfast options.
BB's is a Houston staple for fast-casual Tex-Cajun cuisine. Serving traditional Southern Louisiana-style cooking fused with a Texas twist, BB’s created its very own homemade food concept called “Tex-Orleans cooking.” They have a large menu complete with traditional cajun dishes like po'boys, gumbo and crawfish etouffee, along with their Texas twist dishes like their can't miss Tex-Cajun fries, fish tacos, and fried pickles.
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BB's Tex-Orleans
2701 White Oak Dr
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BB's is a Houston staple for fast-casual Tex-Cajun cuisine. Serving traditional Southern Louisiana-style cooking fused with a Texas twist, BB’s created its very own homemade food concept called “Tex-Orleans cooking.” They have a large menu complete with traditional cajun dishes like po'boys, gumbo and crawfish etouffee, along with their Texas twist dishes like their can't miss Tex-Cajun fries, fish tacos, and fried pickles.
This might be my favorite restaurant in Houston. It's always such a fun evening here. Gyu-kaku is an authentic Japanese bbq place that originated and still exist all over Japan. Make a reservation several days in advance, tables fill up fast. You will have a grill at your own table, where you are in charge of cooking your own meat, fish, and vegetables. There are also lots of side dishes, ramen, udon, rice bowls, dumplings, salads, to enjoy along with your bbq. The hot wings are a must-try appetizer! It truly feels like you are at a local bar in Japan.
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
510 Gray St
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This might be my favorite restaurant in Houston. It's always such a fun evening here. Gyu-kaku is an authentic Japanese bbq place that originated and still exist all over Japan. Make a reservation several days in advance, tables fill up fast. You will have a grill at your own table, where you are in charge of cooking your own meat, fish, and vegetables. There are also lots of side dishes, ramen, udon, rice bowls, dumplings, salads, to enjoy along with your bbq. The hot wings are a must-try appetizer! It truly feels like you are at a local bar in Japan.
If small plates/tapas and great wine is your thing, Oporto is the place to go. It is mostly Portuguese, with a great wine selection, beer and cocktails as well. The interiors are gorgeous and the service is friendly. And it's very close to the house! You will be able to walk to several bars afterwards and even Fluff Bake Bar for dessert, I have listed that in the guidebook as well.
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Oporto Fooding House & Wine (midtown)
125 W Gray St
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If small plates/tapas and great wine is your thing, Oporto is the place to go. It is mostly Portuguese, with a great wine selection, beer and cocktails as well. The interiors are gorgeous and the service is friendly. And it's very close to the house! You will be able to walk to several bars afterwards and even Fluff Bake Bar for dessert, I have listed that in the guidebook as well.
Simply pho is our pick for a nearby vietnamese eatery with a large selection of many Vietnamese dishes. You can get Banh Mi, Pho, Bun, all the favorites under one roof. There is typically not a wait, as it's fairly large with many seats. Let us know if you are really interested in the vietnamese experience, and we'll fill you in on Houston's amazing asian food options.
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Simply Pho
2929 Milam St
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Simply pho is our pick for a nearby vietnamese eatery with a large selection of many Vietnamese dishes. You can get Banh Mi, Pho, Bun, all the favorites under one roof. There is typically not a wait, as it's fairly large with many seats. Let us know if you are really interested in the vietnamese experience, and we'll fill you in on Houston's amazing asian food options.
Aladdin is a delicious BYOB middle-eastern restaurant that serves cafeteria style with all of your food options on display to choose from. The caramelized onion hummus and freshly-baked fluffy pita bread could be the best in the city. It's always hard to narrow down from the huge variety, at least you can see everything before you make your choice!
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Aladdin
912 Westheimer Rd
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Aladdin is a delicious BYOB middle-eastern restaurant that serves cafeteria style with all of your food options on display to choose from. The caramelized onion hummus and freshly-baked fluffy pita bread could be the best in the city. It's always hard to narrow down from the huge variety, at least you can see everything before you make your choice!
The Burger joint is a nearby spot in Montrose. Serving great burgers with tons of topping options, and even veggie burgers, chicken, hot dogs, milkshakes and more. The sweet potato fries are great. The only drawback is it's mostly outside seating, so be prepared!
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The Burger Joint
2703 Montrose Blvd
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The Burger joint is a nearby spot in Montrose. Serving great burgers with tons of topping options, and even veggie burgers, chicken, hot dogs, milkshakes and more. The sweet potato fries are great. The only drawback is it's mostly outside seating, so be prepared!
This food truck serves some of the best, authentic, Mexican tacos. Options include Lengue, Fajita, Barbacoa, Pollo, Chicharron, or Veggie. You can get tacos, quesadillas, or tortas in any flavor. They also serve breakfast tacos until 11:40 am. CASH ONLY, but you don't need that much! Tacos run $1.50 - $2 each. Grab your food here before you head over to the West Alabama Ice House across the street, where you can drink and dine like a local.
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Tacos Tierra Caliente
2003 W Alabama St
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This food truck serves some of the best, authentic, Mexican tacos. Options include Lengue, Fajita, Barbacoa, Pollo, Chicharron, or Veggie. You can get tacos, quesadillas, or tortas in any flavor. They also serve breakfast tacos until 11:40 am. CASH ONLY, but you don't need that much! Tacos run $1.50 - $2 each. Grab your food here before you head over to the West Alabama Ice House across the street, where you can drink and dine like a local.
Common Bond is a must-try if you love a good breakfast pastry. The stars of the bakery case include the Almond Croissant, Jam Croissant, Kugelhopf, and Kouign-amann. But they also have rotating items that are incredible, last week we got this Nutella filled flaky donut item that was topped with chocolate ganache. In addition to breakfast sweet pastries, they have amazing rustic loaves of bread, breakfast dishes such as Biscuits and Gravy, Quiche Lorraine, Lox Tartine, as well as lunch and dinner items like flatbreads, burgers, Beef Bourguignon and salads. They also serve excellent coffee, espresso, beer, and wine. All in a central location in Montrose, but prepare yourself for a line!
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer Rd
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Common Bond is a must-try if you love a good breakfast pastry. The stars of the bakery case include the Almond Croissant, Jam Croissant, Kugelhopf, and Kouign-amann. But they also have rotating items that are incredible, last week we got this Nutella filled flaky donut item that was topped with chocolate ganache. In addition to breakfast sweet pastries, they have amazing rustic loaves of bread, breakfast dishes such as Biscuits and Gravy, Quiche Lorraine, Lox Tartine, as well as lunch and dinner items like flatbreads, burgers, Beef Bourguignon and salads. They also serve excellent coffee, espresso, beer, and wine. All in a central location in Montrose, but prepare yourself for a line!
There are several locations around town, so try to check at least one out. While they aren't traditional tacos, they are creative and delicious. Not to mention, their queso is probably my favorite in the city!
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Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd Dr
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There are several locations around town, so try to check at least one out. While they aren't traditional tacos, they are creative and delicious. Not to mention, their queso is probably my favorite in the city!
You have to get some Tex-Mex while in Houston. If fajitas, strong margaritas, and lively atmosphere are your fancy, El Tiempo is the place to be. The menu is HUGE, but you can't go wrong with the fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, nachos or queso. Try not to fill up on chips & the incredible green salsa before your main dishes arrive. There are several locations around town, they are all great and consistent, this one just happens to be the closest to the house.
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El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer Rd
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You have to get some Tex-Mex while in Houston. If fajitas, strong margaritas, and lively atmosphere are your fancy, El Tiempo is the place to be. The menu is HUGE, but you can't go wrong with the fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, nachos or queso. Try not to fill up on chips & the incredible green salsa before your main dishes arrive. There are several locations around town, they are all great and consistent, this one just happens to be the closest to the house.
Pepper Twins serves Sichuan chinese food in a small setting. It feels like you are inside someone's home. They do not serve alcohol, it's BYOB only with a small cork fee, so don't forget to bring something to pair with spicy! If you are feeling adventurous, this is a great spot to try.
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Pepper Twins
315 Fairview St
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Pepper Twins serves Sichuan chinese food in a small setting. It feels like you are inside someone's home. They do not serve alcohol, it's BYOB only with a small cork fee, so don't forget to bring something to pair with spicy! If you are feeling adventurous, this is a great spot to try.
From the website: Over the years, TRUTH BBQ gained critical acclaim with it’s placement as #10 best BBQ restaurant in Texas on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Leonard has helmed the pits in Brenham daily, while his parents pitched in making homemade sides and the biggest cakes you’ve ever seen - growing that location until it was bursting at the seams. TRUTH BBQ Houston is the second location in the TRUTH BBQ family, and this time, we made a space big enough for everyone to enjoy. TRUTH BBQ is known for our smoked meats and homemade sides and cakes, and we hope to see you at TRUTH soon!
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Truth BBQ
110 S Heights Blvd
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From the website: Over the years, TRUTH BBQ gained critical acclaim with it’s placement as #10 best BBQ restaurant in Texas on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Leonard has helmed the pits in Brenham daily, while his parents pitched in making homemade sides and the biggest cakes you’ve ever seen - growing that location until it was bursting at the seams. TRUTH BBQ Houston is the second location in the TRUTH BBQ family, and this time, we made a space big enough for everyone to enjoy. TRUTH BBQ is known for our smoked meats and homemade sides and cakes, and we hope to see you at TRUTH soon!
Chefs Christine Ha and Tony Nguyen have teamed up for this modern Vietnamese restaurant near the Sixth Ward that pays homage to both chefs’ heritage, alongside Texas and Gulf Coast cuisine. Find dishes like smoked beef rib flat rice noodles made with 44 Farms ribs, or lemongrass-buttermilk fried chicken with pandan rice, pickled cucumber, beef tallow aioli, and hot saté honey. -from Eater
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Xin Chao
2310 Decatur Street
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Chefs Christine Ha and Tony Nguyen have teamed up for this modern Vietnamese restaurant near the Sixth Ward that pays homage to both chefs’ heritage, alongside Texas and Gulf Coast cuisine. Find dishes like smoked beef rib flat rice noodles made with 44 Farms ribs, or lemongrass-buttermilk fried chicken with pandan rice, pickled cucumber, beef tallow aioli, and hot saté honey. -from Eater
The dining experience at Downtown eatery Xochi is pretty much back to normal, and chef Hugo Ortega’s destination for Oaxacan cuisine is as strong as ever. Consider the memelas, served with roasted pork rib and tomatillo-avocado sauce, or a crispy tlayuda topped with grilled skirt steak and mole negro. -Eater
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Xochi
1777 Walker St
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The dining experience at Downtown eatery Xochi is pretty much back to normal, and chef Hugo Ortega’s destination for Oaxacan cuisine is as strong as ever. Consider the memelas, served with roasted pork rib and tomatillo-avocado sauce, or a crispy tlayuda topped with grilled skirt steak and mole negro. -Eater
Still one of Houston’s best restaurants more than two years in, Nancy’s Hustle recently reopened its doors in EaDo and the menu is better than ever. Start with a “pickle party” served with Spanish chorizo and cheese and (of course) the famous griddled Nancy cakes served with butter and soaked trout roe, then move onto grilled golden tilefish served with roasted beets and confit fennel, or squid ink linguine and Gulf shrimp in fermented chili butter. -Eater
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Nancy's Hustle
2704 Polk St
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Still one of Houston’s best restaurants more than two years in, Nancy’s Hustle recently reopened its doors in EaDo and the menu is better than ever. Start with a “pickle party” served with Spanish chorizo and cheese and (of course) the famous griddled Nancy cakes served with butter and soaked trout roe, then move onto grilled golden tilefish served with roasted beets and confit fennel, or squid ink linguine and Gulf shrimp in fermented chili butter. -Eater
One of the best Indo-Pak restaurants in Texas — and the country — Himalaya is a Houston icon. The crispy, spicy fried chicken and hunter’s beef are essential Space City dishes, and chef-owner Kaiser Lashkari’s menu of innovative specials keeps this bustling restaurant’s menu fresh all the time. - Eater
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Himalaya Restaurant
6652 Southwest Fwy
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One of the best Indo-Pak restaurants in Texas — and the country — Himalaya is a Houston icon. The crispy, spicy fried chicken and hunter’s beef are essential Space City dishes, and chef-owner Kaiser Lashkari’s menu of innovative specials keeps this bustling restaurant’s menu fresh all the time. - Eater
With three Houston locations, including an outpost in Katy, Mala makes it easy to eat some of the city’s best Sichuan cuisine. The menu is vast, some of our must-orders are: funky cold noodles, cucumber salad, eggplant, hot diving fish, and cumin lamb or beef. But get adventurous!
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Mala Sichuan Bistro
1201 Westheimer Rd
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With three Houston locations, including an outpost in Katy, Mala makes it easy to eat some of the city’s best Sichuan cuisine. The menu is vast, some of our must-orders are: funky cold noodles, cucumber salad, eggplant, hot diving fish, and cumin lamb or beef. But get adventurous!
Casual japanese-style pub offering globally inspired takes on Japanese small plates, with outdoor patios. Very short drive from the apartment makes it a go-to spot for us. Good for sharing many small plates, similar to tapas but japanese food.
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Izakaya
318 Gray St
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Casual japanese-style pub offering globally inspired takes on Japanese small plates, with outdoor patios. Very short drive from the apartment makes it a go-to spot for us. Good for sharing many small plates, similar to tapas but japanese food.
Industrial-chic spot for Indian combo plates & unique dishes inspired by the streets of Mumbai. Polished spot for Indian food from different regions, with counter-order service during the day.
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Pondicheri
2800 Kirby Dr
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Industrial-chic spot for Indian combo plates & unique dishes inspired by the streets of Mumbai. Polished spot for Indian food from different regions, with counter-order service during the day.
Voted best Greek food in Houston many years in a row. Unbeatable greek salads, gyro sandwiches, french fries, lemon potatoes, and so much more.
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Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose Blvd
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Voted best Greek food in Houston many years in a row. Unbeatable greek salads, gyro sandwiches, french fries, lemon potatoes, and so much more.
No-frills spot for classic American eats including delicious classic burgers & hearty breakfasts in a kitschy space. It is not actually a grocery story or market, just a good breakfast & lunch restaurant nearby.
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Lankford's Grocery & Market
88 Dennis St
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No-frills spot for classic American eats including delicious classic burgers & hearty breakfasts in a kitschy space. It is not actually a grocery story or market, just a good breakfast & lunch restaurant nearby.
Industrial-style Tex-Mex restaurant serving tex-mex cocktails like Margaritas & Palomas; & sizable dishes like Cheese enchiladas and a go-to Taco Salad.
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Candente
4306 Yoakum Blvd
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Industrial-style Tex-Mex restaurant serving tex-mex cocktails like Margaritas & Palomas; & sizable dishes like Cheese enchiladas and a go-to Taco Salad.
Deli serving made-from-scratch bagels & cream cheese, plus breakfast & lunch sandwiches, since 1984. Insider tip: Order online before you go, the line can be incredibly long if you just stop in.
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The Hot Bagel Shop
2015 S Shepherd Dr
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Deli serving made-from-scratch bagels & cream cheese, plus breakfast & lunch sandwiches, since 1984. Insider tip: Order online before you go, the line can be incredibly long if you just stop in.
Chill, bohemian restaurant serving homestyle Italian cooking with cocktails, beer & natural wine. Try the burrata, green salad, mushroom pizza, and the dry lambrusco. Happy hour has 1/2 off some pizzas until 6:00!
Tiny Champions
Chill, bohemian restaurant serving homestyle Italian cooking with cocktails, beer & natural wine. Try the burrata, green salad, mushroom pizza, and the dry lambrusco. Happy hour has 1/2 off some pizzas until 6:00!
Easy to navigate menu at this authentic Mexican street food joint. Choose dishes like tacos, tostadas or tortas then choose your meat filling. A side of Birria consummé comes with each plate and it will blow your mind. Great hangover cure. Many cocktails like margarita, Pina colada, michelada as well, although the frozen drinks can be very sweet.
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La Calle Tacos
909 Franklin St
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Easy to navigate menu at this authentic Mexican street food joint. Choose dishes like tacos, tostadas or tortas then choose your meat filling. A side of Birria consummé comes with each plate and it will blow your mind. Great hangover cure. Many cocktails like margarita, Pina colada, michelada as well, although the frozen drinks can be very sweet.

Drinks & Nightlife

Anvil has been recognized for it's exemplary cocktail program by the cocktail elite all over the country. If you can make it here early on in the night, you can most likely get a table or seat at the bar. If you like to be surrounded by the buzz of a busy nightlife, head here around 9 or later, but be prepared to wait a while for your drink.
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Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer Rd
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Anvil has been recognized for it's exemplary cocktail program by the cocktail elite all over the country. If you can make it here early on in the night, you can most likely get a table or seat at the bar. If you like to be surrounded by the buzz of a busy nightlife, head here around 9 or later, but be prepared to wait a while for your drink.
Bayou & Bottle is the newly renovated bar on the first level inside the Four Seasons hotel. It is a swanky, fabulous place to stop in for a well-crafted cocktail at the least, or stay for a delicious meal too. Definitely take a walk around the lobby and take in all of the gorgeous new details. There is even a Top-Golf virtual golfing experience if you are missing the green. If you are looking to make it a night out in downtown, ask if Dieter is working, he is one of the managers of the hotel and a great resource!
Bayou & Bottle
1300 Lamar St
Bayou & Bottle is the newly renovated bar on the first level inside the Four Seasons hotel. It is a swanky, fabulous place to stop in for a well-crafted cocktail at the least, or stay for a delicious meal too. Definitely take a walk around the lobby and take in all of the gorgeous new details. There is even a Top-Golf virtual golfing experience if you are missing the green. If you are looking to make it a night out in downtown, ask if Dieter is working, he is one of the managers of the hotel and a great resource!
From the website: This is a place to drink. And to eat. A place to celebrate friendships. And defeat your enemies. It's a place to cheer. And sulk. And also to sulk at the people who are cheering. Whatever it is, we sincerely hope that you at least have a great time. And if not? Well. Better Luck Tomorrow.
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Better Luck Tomorrow
544 Yale St
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From the website: This is a place to drink. And to eat. A place to celebrate friendships. And defeat your enemies. It's a place to cheer. And sulk. And also to sulk at the people who are cheering. Whatever it is, we sincerely hope that you at least have a great time. And if not? Well. Better Luck Tomorrow.
From the website: Maize (or Corn) has been the backbone of America’s food culture for centuries—before colonists even landed in New England. Puritan settlers, while assumably straight-laced teetotalers, still enjoyed their hooch and imbibed often. Corn, introduced to them by Native Americans, became the most readily-available fermentable grain. The namesake for the joint, 8-Row Flint Corn is likely believed (although undocumented) to be the variety of corn that was first ground into a meal, then mashed, fermented and distilled into American whiskey. Dent corn, grown in the South, is now the industry standard for making bourbon. Naturally, we opened a bar named after the source of two of our favorite things: whiskey and tacos.
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Eight Row Flint
1039 Yale St
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From the website: Maize (or Corn) has been the backbone of America’s food culture for centuries—before colonists even landed in New England. Puritan settlers, while assumably straight-laced teetotalers, still enjoyed their hooch and imbibed often. Corn, introduced to them by Native Americans, became the most readily-available fermentable grain. The namesake for the joint, 8-Row Flint Corn is likely believed (although undocumented) to be the variety of corn that was first ground into a meal, then mashed, fermented and distilled into American whiskey. Dent corn, grown in the South, is now the industry standard for making bourbon. Naturally, we opened a bar named after the source of two of our favorite things: whiskey and tacos.
Houston's oldest wine bar, maybe oldest bar in general... very cozy and a lot of old character. Beware the restrooms are old and tight squeeze! But if you are interested in Houston's history and in the mood for a glass of wine, check it out.
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La Carafe
813 Congress St
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Houston's oldest wine bar, maybe oldest bar in general... very cozy and a lot of old character. Beware the restrooms are old and tight squeeze! But if you are interested in Houston's history and in the mood for a glass of wine, check it out.
Cozy wine bar with curated cheese and pastry selections, and small bites menu. Highly recommend on a sunny afternoon.
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Montrose Cheese & Wine
1618 Westheimer Rd
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Cozy wine bar with curated cheese and pastry selections, and small bites menu. Highly recommend on a sunny afternoon.
This unique hybrid combines a long-running tailor shop & a bar in a classic setting with a balcony. You can usually find Char herself behind the bar, say hello, she's cool.
Char bar
305 Travis St
This unique hybrid combines a long-running tailor shop & a bar in a classic setting with a balcony. You can usually find Char herself behind the bar, say hello, she's cool.
Eclectic dive bar serving cocktails and an expansive whiskey selection, amidst red walls, pinball machines and a good-sized patio out back.
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Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer Rd
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Eclectic dive bar serving cocktails and an expansive whiskey selection, amidst red walls, pinball machines and a good-sized patio out back.
If you like a walk with a cocktail destination at the end, I'd recommend walking here via the Buffalo bayou park. Parking can be difficult, or Uber of course. A cozy and cool bar serving expensive, but tasty, drinks and nestled in an almost hidden side street. Very good people watching if it's a busy night, but it's also so cozy that you will want to get there early if you want to find a seat.
Clarkwood
If you like a walk with a cocktail destination at the end, I'd recommend walking here via the Buffalo bayou park. Parking can be difficult, or Uber of course. A cozy and cool bar serving expensive, but tasty, drinks and nestled in an almost hidden side street. Very good people watching if it's a busy night, but it's also so cozy that you will want to get there early if you want to find a seat.

Getting Around

Houston Bcycle is a fun way to get around the city, especially around Buffalo Bayou Park. They have lots of stations throughout the city for you to pick up and drop off, the stations can be different from where you picked up.
Houston BCycle - Sabine Bridge
Buffalo Bayou Walk
Houston Bcycle is a fun way to get around the city, especially around Buffalo Bayou Park. They have lots of stations throughout the city for you to pick up and drop off, the stations can be different from where you picked up.
Scooter & Bike rental company.
Glyderz Scooter Rentals
930 Main Street
Scooter & Bike rental company.

Arts & Culture

The Menil Collection is an amazing grouping of several different galleries all within walking district from each other. They are all FREE and open to the public all week long.
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Menilova zbirka
1533 Sul Ross St
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The Menil Collection is an amazing grouping of several different galleries all within walking district from each other. They are all FREE and open to the public all week long.
The museum was renovated a couple of years ago and is fantastic way to spend a few hours. The paleontology exhibit is fascinating with a modern aesthetic. Don't miss a quick visit to the butterfly house and spend some time star-gazing at the planetarium.
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Prirodoslovni muzej u Houstonu
5555 Hermann Park Dr
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The museum was renovated a couple of years ago and is fantastic way to spend a few hours. The paleontology exhibit is fascinating with a modern aesthetic. Don't miss a quick visit to the butterfly house and spend some time star-gazing at the planetarium.
A comprehensive art museum with both historic and modern art collections. Collections change frequently so check the website for current showings. Children 12 and younger are always admitted free, and on weekends all children receive free general admission when they show their card from any Texas public library. General admission is free for everyone on Thursdays, courtesy of Shell Oil Company.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
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A comprehensive art museum with both historic and modern art collections. Collections change frequently so check the website for current showings. Children 12 and younger are always admitted free, and on weekends all children receive free general admission when they show their card from any Texas public library. General admission is free for everyone on Thursdays, courtesy of Shell Oil Company.
The Alley Theatre, one of America’s leading nonprofit theatres, is a nationally recognized performing arts company led by Artistic Director Rob Melrose and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden. The Alley produces up to 16 plays each year in its newly renovated Theatre, ranging from the best current work, to re-invigorated classic plays, to new plays by contemporary writers. The Alley is home to a resident company of actors. In addition, the Alley engages theatre artists of every discipline – actors, designers, composers, playwrights – who work on individual productions throughout each season as visiting artists.
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Alley Kazalište
615 Texas Ave
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The Alley Theatre, one of America’s leading nonprofit theatres, is a nationally recognized performing arts company led by Artistic Director Rob Melrose and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden. The Alley produces up to 16 plays each year in its newly renovated Theatre, ranging from the best current work, to re-invigorated classic plays, to new plays by contemporary writers. The Alley is home to a resident company of actors. In addition, the Alley engages theatre artists of every discipline – actors, designers, composers, playwrights – who work on individual productions throughout each season as visiting artists.
Feast your eyes on some of the greatest works of art on four wheels. Dubbed the “Garage Mahal,” the Art Car Museum is unlike anything you've ever imagined. It's the only place you'll find the antennae and wing-cloaked Roachster or the Honda motorcycle that has been transformed into a shiny red rolling stiletto art car. Don’t let this museum pass you by!
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Muzej umjetnosti automobila
140 Heights Blvd
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Feast your eyes on some of the greatest works of art on four wheels. Dubbed the “Garage Mahal,” the Art Car Museum is unlike anything you've ever imagined. It's the only place you'll find the antennae and wing-cloaked Roachster or the Honda motorcycle that has been transformed into a shiny red rolling stiletto art car. Don’t let this museum pass you by!
This is a jaunt from the apartment, maybe a 30 minute drive without bad traffic. However, if you are an Astro-nerd, it's worth the drive. Tours of certain sites are available for reservations the morning of your visit. so I recommend buying tickets online the day before you want to go, get the App on your phone, and first thing the next morning jump on the app and reserve your tour spots. The good time slots book up very fast. Some of the exhibits are outside, so dress appropriately if it's cold or hot outside but bring layers for being inside the museum.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA Pkwy
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This is a jaunt from the apartment, maybe a 30 minute drive without bad traffic. However, if you are an Astro-nerd, it's worth the drive. Tours of certain sites are available for reservations the morning of your visit. so I recommend buying tickets online the day before you want to go, get the App on your phone, and first thing the next morning jump on the app and reserve your tour spots. The good time slots book up very fast. Some of the exhibits are outside, so dress appropriately if it's cold or hot outside but bring layers for being inside the museum.

Shopping

Kuhl-Linscomb is the perfect place to shop for that special gift for everyone in your life. They have everything from gift cards, to clothing, to furniture, to housewares, to candles, to kids toys, and beyond. It is a collection of several buildings all next to each other, so don't miss one! Make sure you grab a map on the way in.
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Kuhl-Linscomb
2418 W Alabama St
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Kuhl-Linscomb is the perfect place to shop for that special gift for everyone in your life. They have everything from gift cards, to clothing, to furniture, to housewares, to candles, to kids toys, and beyond. It is a collection of several buildings all next to each other, so don't miss one! Make sure you grab a map on the way in.
Taken from the website: We've come a long way in such a short timeframe and are proud to be expanding. Manready thrives on offering high-quality goods for patrons and we carry over 100 made in the USA vendors and select brands from around the world. Our little shop in Houston has become the ultimate general goods store with unique offerings unlike no other that you'll find in the world!
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Manready Mercantile
321 W 19th St
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Taken from the website: We've come a long way in such a short timeframe and are proud to be expanding. Manready thrives on offering high-quality goods for patrons and we carry over 100 made in the USA vendors and select brands from around the world. Our little shop in Houston has become the ultimate general goods store with unique offerings unlike no other that you'll find in the world!
Taken from the website: Come check out our new digs featuring more of the Texas inspired apparel and gifts you know and love, including new guayaberas, t-shirts, barware. We've curated a collection of goods from favorite makers across Texas and The South. Brands include Bird Dog Bay, Collared Greens, Criquet, Dagon, F.H. Wadsworth Belts, Filson, Fulton & Roark, Hari Mari, Krewe, Ledbury, Newton Supply Co, Olivina, Over Under, Royal Highnies, Sertodo Copper, Smathers & Branson, Tejas Yacht Club, White Wing, Wrongside and many more.
Paris Texas Apparel Co.
1341 S Voss Rd
Taken from the website: Come check out our new digs featuring more of the Texas inspired apparel and gifts you know and love, including new guayaberas, t-shirts, barware. We've curated a collection of goods from favorite makers across Texas and The South. Brands include Bird Dog Bay, Collared Greens, Criquet, Dagon, F.H. Wadsworth Belts, Filson, Fulton & Roark, Hari Mari, Krewe, Ledbury, Newton Supply Co, Olivina, Over Under, Royal Highnies, Sertodo Copper, Smathers & Branson, Tejas Yacht Club, White Wing, Wrongside and many more.
Taken from the website: Founded on the idea that the story and people behind every product is as significant as the craft itself, we provide a platform for the artist to tell their story and connect with the consumer. We aim to create an experience for the consumer that gives them the opportunity to feel and perceive the value of high quality, handcrafted goods. Our local brands and makers create a wide variety of products - everything from one-of-a-kind instruments to leather bags to artistically-made home goods. Forth and Nomad is not just a brick and mortar shop, but a network of local artisans and consumers whose goal is to give life to the next generation of craftsman.
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Forth and Nomad
731 Yale St
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Taken from the website: Founded on the idea that the story and people behind every product is as significant as the craft itself, we provide a platform for the artist to tell their story and connect with the consumer. We aim to create an experience for the consumer that gives them the opportunity to feel and perceive the value of high quality, handcrafted goods. Our local brands and makers create a wide variety of products - everything from one-of-a-kind instruments to leather bags to artistically-made home goods. Forth and Nomad is not just a brick and mortar shop, but a network of local artisans and consumers whose goal is to give life to the next generation of craftsman.
Leila and Carlos Peraza have created a haven for creative types, filling their shop with quirky-cute, highly giftable goods from local makers. Grab a croissant from Common Bond next door, then stop in to browse the pottery, paper goods, original art, soaps, baby cuteness, Houston tees, and dizzying array of jewelry, with new artists added to the shelves constantly.
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Space Montrose
1706 Westheimer Rd
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Leila and Carlos Peraza have created a haven for creative types, filling their shop with quirky-cute, highly giftable goods from local makers. Grab a croissant from Common Bond next door, then stop in to browse the pottery, paper goods, original art, soaps, baby cuteness, Houston tees, and dizzying array of jewelry, with new artists added to the shelves constantly.
If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, entering this bungalow-turned-vintage toy shop will feel like stepping back in time. Well-priced collectibles and nostalgic favorites are lovingly sourced and sold here—think Star Wars, Barbie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Care Bears.
Super Happy Incredible Toys
221 W 20th St
If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, entering this bungalow-turned-vintage toy shop will feel like stepping back in time. Well-priced collectibles and nostalgic favorites are lovingly sourced and sold here—think Star Wars, Barbie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Care Bears.
Any toy store can entertain kids. This one wows adults. Owner Vanessa Wodehouse stocks the shelves with vintage and retro toys that kids have loved for decades—stick pony, anyone?—alongside whatever else kids today are into. (Frozen and, um, Frozen, right?)
Big Blue Whale
237 W 19th St
Any toy store can entertain kids. This one wows adults. Owner Vanessa Wodehouse stocks the shelves with vintage and retro toys that kids have loved for decades—stick pony, anyone?—alongside whatever else kids today are into. (Frozen and, um, Frozen, right?)
Stylishly casual neutrals—you know, the clothes It Girls run errands in on their days off—are what it’s all about here. Owner Christina Mitchell imparts her own uptown bohemian bent to gauzy linen tops, premium jeans, breezy tank dresses, statement jewelry made from rough beads and antlers, and more.
Abejas Boutique
2517 South Blvd
Stylishly casual neutrals—you know, the clothes It Girls run errands in on their days off—are what it’s all about here. Owner Christina Mitchell imparts her own uptown bohemian bent to gauzy linen tops, premium jeans, breezy tank dresses, statement jewelry made from rough beads and antlers, and more.
Formerly known as The Gypsy Wagon, this Heights Mercantile shop recently changed its name but continues to offer laid-back caftans and chunky jewelry, including manager LeeAnn Sloan’s favorite: the vibrant, eye-catching Dolan prints exclusive to the store.
Favor the Kind
642 Yale St
Formerly known as The Gypsy Wagon, this Heights Mercantile shop recently changed its name but continues to offer laid-back caftans and chunky jewelry, including manager LeeAnn Sloan’s favorite: the vibrant, eye-catching Dolan prints exclusive to the store.
If Parks and Rec’s Ron Swanson lived in Houston, this is where he’d go for anything he couldn’t carve himself. In between the motorcycle, bike, and skateboard gear, the shop stocks brands that focus on quality and craftsmanship, from your grandpa’s Levi’s jeans and Red Wing work boots to newer brands inspired by the same classic style, such as made-in-Detroit Shinola watches, glasses by Raen, and life/after/denim shirts.
Reserve Supply Company
2205 Washington Ave
If Parks and Rec’s Ron Swanson lived in Houston, this is where he’d go for anything he couldn’t carve himself. In between the motorcycle, bike, and skateboard gear, the shop stocks brands that focus on quality and craftsmanship, from your grandpa’s Levi’s jeans and Red Wing work boots to newer brands inspired by the same classic style, such as made-in-Detroit Shinola watches, glasses by Raen, and life/after/denim shirts.
"Our Houston storefront carries our bespoke bedding line, as well as a curated selection of home accessories and gifts." - Biscuit website
Biscuit
1614 Westheimer Rd
"Our Houston storefront carries our bespoke bedding line, as well as a curated selection of home accessories and gifts." - Biscuit website
Aka the "houston diamond girl", Lindsey Leigh opened up shop right at the corner of this street. Custom designs in addition to what you will see in the store.
Lindsey Leigh Jewelry
Aka the "houston diamond girl", Lindsey Leigh opened up shop right at the corner of this street. Custom designs in addition to what you will see in the store.
"Deeply Rooted in Diversity The Plant Project was created to celebrate community, culture & plants. We are MORE than a Plant Shop. We are a place where we know, in order to GROW we must ROOT for one another. We are place where love for a diverse community will grow" - Website
The Plant Project
"Deeply Rooted in Diversity The Plant Project was created to celebrate community, culture & plants. We are MORE than a Plant Shop. We are a place where we know, in order to GROW we must ROOT for one another. We are place where love for a diverse community will grow" - Website