THE BLVD: Houston's City Guide
A Houston City Guide
In a culture where we are always on a time crunch, for many people breakfast has become an afterthought. The Breakfast Klub has been a popular niche restaurant since 2001, but sadly it was this Houston native’s first time trying the place. I didn’t know what I was about to get into, so I was [...]
If you’re looking for a place to sit down and chill with a bottle of wine with some close friends, or somewhere that you and that special someone can chill and have a good meal, put So Vino Wine Bar and Bistro at 507 Westheimer in Midtown at the top of your list. The quaint [...]
Since May 2009, Frosted Bakery has been feeding the appetite of Houston area lovers of sweets and treats. After walking into this establishment, smelling the aroma of cakes, cookies, and much more, its hard to resist the desire to bite into one of their delicious pastries. Everything is bigger in Texas, therefore the bigger the [...]
Attention chocolate lovers. Willy Wonka has nothing on this establishment. Before I get into how ridiculously decadent everything was, let me say that this place has so much character and charm — the vibe was cool. One side of the shop actually does sort of resemble a bar. In fact, on Tuesday evenings, you can [...]
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade and then you mix it with 1 1/2 oz of Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka to set it off for the hot summer. Try a mix of sweet tea, lemonade and Jeremiah Weed Vodka and I dare you to say that it doesn’t taste good. Try it [...]
Last week, I stumbled across a quaint restaurant tucked away in a town center off of Westheimer. I was on the way to a lame fast food chain. I was in the mood for something ethnic and tasty to eat. Café Pita + Bosnian Cuisine sparked my interest. There were two older men sitting in front [...]
In Houston, any given Spring day can lead you all over the city, and in a town known for its superb cuisine, that means you’ve gotta stop somewhere and get a bite to eat. There’s no better place to rest your haunches than Brasil. Tucked away inside lush brush, bush, and hanging vines the brick [...]
If you are an inner looper (Galleria hopper, Rice Village dweller, or Heights tenant), then you might find a trip to Emporio Brazilian Cafe is like a trip to Brazil. Of course the trip is worth it. Located on Westheimer and the Beltway, this restaurant serves Brazil right. When first walking in to the restaurant [...]
