Your Inside Guide to: Houston

Dining and Entertainment

Sports Galore
Home of the world-famous Astrodome — once considered the "eighth wonder of the world" — Houston has long been a sports town. Professional teams like the Astros, Rockets, Texans, Comets and Aeros give Houston fans something to cheer about year-round. The Astrodome grounds have expanded to … Read More
Ethnic Fare
With 90 languages spoken here, Houston is a true melting pot — in and out of the kitchen. The influx of Asian residents in reflected in the spectrum of restaurants: Chinese (Hong Kong-style Fung's Kitchen Seafood or, for dim sum, Ocean Palace), Japanese (visit Osaka Japanese Restaurant, Kaney … Read More
Fine Dining
Along with down-home cooking, Houston has a reputation for fine dining and discriminating clientele. Several restaurants are true institutions with timeless appeal — think Brennan's of Houston, ever-popular Cafe Annie, Tony's (now in new, sumptuous surroundings) and La Colombe D'Or. Others ar … Read More
Cinema, Theater & more
A cornerstone of downtown's theater district, Bayou Place is a $22 million entertainment complex developed in partnership with the City of Houston in the former convention center space. The Angelika Film Center & Cafe, the first outside of Manhattan, is a centerpiece of the facility. Considered th … Read More
Local Flavor
When in Texas, eat barbecue — barbecued brisket, sausage, ribs, chicken, turkey, even prime rib and duck. You name it, they smoke it in Texas. Add a side of beans, some coleslaw and don't forget the sliced bread, pickles and onions. Now that's a meal! In Houston, Goode Co. Texas BBQ has set t … Read More
Nightlife
Live music is a major player in Houston's entertainment scene, which has given rise to luminaries like Beyonce and Destiny's Child, Kirk Whalum and ZZ Top. In recent years, there's been a rebirth of social and cultural activity in the downtown area. Main Street and the stretch from Texas Avenue t … Read More
Performance Arts
Houston is considered a cultural capital, boasting world-class music, dance and theater companies. In fact, Houston's Theater District is second in size only to New York City's. The Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and Houston Symphony are popular, time-honored traditions in the Bayou City, whi … Read More
Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex is the state's own signature take on south-of-the-border cuisine. There are lots of Tex-Mex restaurants to choose from in a city with a burgeoning Hispanic population. Goode Co. Hamburgers & Taqueria is a local favorite, an offshoot of Goode Co. BBQ and known for its mesquite-grilled burge … Read More
Seafood
In a city so close to the Gulf of Mexico, seafood has got to be a favorite. Texans love their fried fish — think shrimp, oysters, catfish, stuffed crab and the like — but you'll also find more innovative (and healthful) spins on old favorites. For some of the best traditional seafood, he … Read More
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