Lauren’s Guidebook
BAKE LAB (upstairs)
quoted from Southern Living Magazine:
Intervention **IS** required. That's because I'd most certainly be addicted to the chocolate oatmeal chili cookies sold at "Bake Lab," the innovative, irresistible bakery tucked into Pondicheri, Anita Jaisinghani's sleek, urban Indian restaurant that recently earned a James Beard nomination for "Best New Restaurant."
163 locals recommend
Pondicheri
2800 Kirby Drquoted from Southern Living Magazine:
Intervention **IS** required. That's because I'd most certainly be addicted to the chocolate oatmeal chili cookies sold at "Bake Lab," the innovative, irresistible bakery tucked into Pondicheri, Anita Jaisinghani's sleek, urban Indian restaurant that recently earned a James Beard nomination for "Best New Restaurant."
THE BLIND GOAT
I worked as a chef here! Owner is MASTERCHEF season 3 WINNER "The blind chef" Christine HA. Get the Dry Pho and make sure eat broth separately from the noodles. Please do not combine or will defeat the purpose.
Dinner time and eating at the counter has certain perks to order special menu items
16 locals recommend
Bravery Chef Hall
409 Travis StI worked as a chef here! Owner is MASTERCHEF season 3 WINNER "The blind chef" Christine HA. Get the Dry Pho and make sure eat broth separately from the noodles. Please do not combine or will defeat the purpose.
Dinner time and eating at the counter has certain perks to order special menu items
Food scene
Indika is now serving lunch buffet featuring our new Silk Road cuisine. Grilled meats, Curries, Vegetables, Salads, Fresh Baked Breads & Homemade Desserts.
Lunch Buffet Hours: Tuesday thru Friday & Sunday: 11am to 2pm
A Lunch Buffet , showcasing the new menu has also been introduced. Prices are in the mid range: Lunch $15 to $18; Dinner $20 to $25
19 locals recommend
Indika
516 Westheimer RdIndika is now serving lunch buffet featuring our new Silk Road cuisine. Grilled meats, Curries, Vegetables, Salads, Fresh Baked Breads & Homemade Desserts.
Lunch Buffet Hours: Tuesday thru Friday & Sunday: 11am to 2pm
A Lunch Buffet , showcasing the new menu has also been introduced. Prices are in the mid range: Lunch $15 to $18; Dinner $20 to $25
MAKE A RESERVATION! This is a food experience to get dressed up to feel swank and have a swank swagger evening!
James Beard Award Winning Chris Shepard changes this restaurant concept space every year! They will make you feel very welcomed even when dining solo.
I got the chance to work in his restaurant for one night.
11 locals recommend
One Fifth Mediterranean
1658 Westheimer RdMAKE A RESERVATION! This is a food experience to get dressed up to feel swank and have a swank swagger evening!
James Beard Award Winning Chris Shepard changes this restaurant concept space every year! They will make you feel very welcomed even when dining solo.
I got the chance to work in his restaurant for one night.
Famous James Beard Award winning chef Chris Shepard.
Rated by the luxury magazine THE ROB REPORT as one of best steakhouses in the country!
20 locals recommend
Georgia James
3503 Westheimer RdFamous James Beard Award winning chef Chris Shepard.
Rated by the luxury magazine THE ROB REPORT as one of best steakhouses in the country!
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdOne of top sushi restaurants in town
Soma Sushi
4820 Washington AveAwesome value for happy hour Monday-Friday 4-7:00 and ALL DAY Sunday
Kata Robata
3600 Kirby DrBest quality sushi in town
Taste your way around the world in one place.
Very trendy hip interior.
41 locals recommend
Traveler's Table
520 Westheimer RoadTaste your way around the world in one place.
Very trendy hip interior.
James Beard award winning Chef Justin.
Reservation recommended
I worked here for one evening for experience.
Tell your server to tell Chef Mark that Lauren sent you!
26 locals recommend
Squable
632 W 19th StJames Beard award winning Chef Justin.
Reservation recommended
I worked here for one evening for experience.
Tell your server to tell Chef Mark that Lauren sent you!
Fun brewery large covered beer garden and counter service food. Check out cathedral dining room
291 locals recommend
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveFun brewery large covered beer garden and counter service food. Check out cathedral dining room
RESERVATION NEEDED do counter service looking into the kitchen. Total of 20 seats in restaurant intimate French style bistro. James Beard Award winning chef Justin Yu
11 locals recommend
Theodore Rex
1302 Nance StRESERVATION NEEDED do counter service looking into the kitchen. Total of 20 seats in restaurant intimate French style bistro. James Beard Award winning chef Justin Yu
Sightseeing
Take fun pictures in color filled themed rooms. Located inside Galleria Mall which is also great sight seeing and shopping.
92 locals recommend
Color Factory
3303 Kirby DrTake fun pictures in color filled themed rooms. Located inside Galleria Mall which is also great sight seeing and shopping.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StRotating limited time exhibits
Check out the planitarium shows and butterfly dome!
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrCheck out the planitarium shows and butterfly dome!
BARS
Eureka Heights Brew Co.
941 W 18th Stlocal brews
indoor slide yayyyy yippie. get tipsy and slide on whats better than that?!
30 locals recommend
Electric FeelGood
2416 Brazos Stindoor slide yayyyy yippie. get tipsy and slide on whats better than that?!
City advice
Don't miss
The Saturday Farmers Market is a must
10 minute drive from us every Saturday is the lively Farmers Market with food trucks, vendors and live music!