Christy's Donuts
Neighborhood: Montrose

1103 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019

Cathy F. writes: Well, I don't want to tell you how good the kolaches and donuts are at Christy's.  If I do then we'll be fighting over a parking spot.  Somehow the word is out though and everyone is breaking the fast at this corner spot.  Stop giving away all of…

Tony's
Neighborhood: Greenway

3755 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77046

Katie W. writes: We were by far the youngest folks in the room, but that is fine by me.  We were seated promptly and given the option of a banquette or a table, the banquette was just straight across, so you were sitting right next to each other, quite an odd set up…

Churrasco's
Neighborhood: Westchase

9705 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042

Dolph W. writes: "Es tan corto el amor, y es tan largo el olvido."
(Love is so short, forgetting is so long.)
--Pablo Neruda

The poignant verse of this Chilean poet and Nobel Prize laureate reflects the bittersweet sentiment of lost love. It could equally describe my…

Rice University
Neighborhood: West University, Museum District

6100 Main St
Houston, TX 77005

Jackson M. writes: As a Rice grad student, there is absolutely nothing bad I can say about the school. Great campus, beautiful architecture and lots of trees, not too crowded but busy enough to have a sense of community. What really amazes me is that it's both a small…

Alamo Drafthouse - West Oaks
Neighborhood: West Oaks

1000 W Oaks Mall
Houston, TX 77082

Christopher S. writes: Alamo Drafthouse is a unique option for watching a movie in Houston; most of the theaters in this city a massive corporate behemoths in which your only food options are stale popcorn topped with "popcorn topping" (they don't even call it butter…

Scott Gertner's Skybar & Grille
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

3400 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

May N. writes: I've been here for Thursday for salsa nights and Fridays for more soul/jazz stuff.  The place definitely has a different vibe depending on the night.  

There's a parking garage and additional parking in the adjacent Kroger parking lot.  Try not to…

Aurora Picture Show
Neighborhood: The Heights

800 Aurora St
Houston, TX 77009

Venu N. writes: For those of you who have not been, the Aurora Picture Show is an excellent place to watch independent film. Located in the Heights, the Aurora Picture Show is a converted church where patrons sit in pews to watch the screen. Very cozy. Behind the…

Spec's Clearance Center
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

1011 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77297

Ocala J. writes: When I can get my liquor for a shameless price without feeling the shame, than I hit on something big!  Where else can you get your brew for the price of a happy meal and still feel you got something special?  This place will make your willie do the…

Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen Restaurant
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

2327 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

Cory O. writes: Umm, somehow Kenny & Ziggy managed to squeeze in the entire Houston Jewish community into one restaurant.  Seriously.

The decor was distracting.  In that wonderfully hilarious way where you're in the middle of drinking your soda and are about to…

The Hot Bagel Shop
Neighborhood: Montrose

2009 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77019

Fayza E. writes: I trust my fellow Yelpers, which is why, in order to celebrate my ridiculously good mood for no reason, I went to The Hot Bagel Shop for breakfast this morning.  

However, I can't help but feel a little betrayed by my fellow Yelpers today.  Why, you…

The Meridian
Neighborhood: Eastwood

1503 Chartres St
Houston, TX 77003

Lissa R. writes: I LOVE the Meridian for a number of reasons:

1. My school is in Huntsville and it takes less than a half hour for me to get there when I speed. :)

2. Bands that I actually want to see play at this venue, and it makes me incredibly happy that they do.

3.…

Wazabi Sushi Bar

7072 FM 1960 East
Suite #3
Humble, TX 77347

mel m. writes: The best thing I can say about Wazabi is that it has completely ruined sushi for me...anywhere else.

Seriously.  I CAN'T ENJOY SUSHI at other sushi restaurants now.  Not really.  It's just not the same.

This is the place to go if you're an old hand at…

Transco Fountain
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

2800 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

Dolph W. writes: Those who fail to appreciate the beauty found in Houston's most striking fountain have aesthetic judgment akin to those who think the Parthenon an old junk heap taking up space that would be better served for upscale condominiums with a fabulous view…

Meteor
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

2306 Genesee St
Houston, TX 77006

Artis T. writes: I just got an email.  it's re-opening Friday, Sept. 21.  This post is informational.  I've never actually been to meteor.

Reliant Stadium
Neighborhood: Medical Center

1 Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054

Teresa T. writes: A while back...we had tickets to a Neil Diamond concert - two tickets...that is...and a friend told us that the only other person he knew...who had tickets to Neil Diamond's concert...was his friend Steve.  

We called Steve and asked if he wanted to…

The Spaghetti Warehouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

901 Commerce St
Houston, TX 77002

Kristen F. writes: My husband and I were in Houston for one night, going to see a play nearby.  We ended up eating at Spaghetti Warehouse, for fear of going any further from the playhouse and getting lost.

Once we got there, we were put on a waiting list.  We sat at the…

Continental Airlines
Neighborhood: Downtown

1200 McKinney St
Houston, TX 77010

Michael D. writes: This is my carrier of choice - mainly b/c I'm doing so much traveling to that country-within-a-country, Texas. Continental has direct flights from Seattle, and that slaps on 2,000 miles per trip!

Continental has a great frequent flier program…

James Coney Island
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5745 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057

Genevieve B. writes: This is the second best hot dog with chili cheese and onion you will ever eat.  The first is Franks.

JR's Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

808 Pacific St
Houston, TX 77006

Lisa V. writes: Did I just land in a bar with free drinks? Well, at $2 for vodka sodas, I basically think I have.  Def agree that this is a good starting out point to the night as it has more of a chill atmosphere. It is also GIANT in there as you can walk in a…

Jimmy John's

3231 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77027

Fayza E. writes: The last time I had a delicious (and nutritious!) sandwich from Jimmy John's, I was living and working in Ann Arbor as a newly-minted Juris Doctor.  You should read that last sentence to say, "I hated life and wanted nothing more than to bury my head…

Piccomolo

210 E Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546

Carrie R. writes: I love love LOVE gelato so stumbling upon the lovely Piccomolo was plain and simply put...a God's send!!

They have a gazillion choices of yummy, soft, velvety, smooth and creamy Italian ice cream in such flavors as almond, rocky road, Oreo cookie, and…

KPFT FM 90.1 Pacifica Radio
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

419 Lovett Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

Fayza E. writes: When KHUF switches to classical, I switch to KPFT.

This radio station is a liberal listener's paradise.  Programming runs the gamut from international news from the BBC to special interviews with special guests (yesterday I was able to catch James…

Blue Moon Investigations
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

711 W Bay Area Blvd Ste 220
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: This company is simply the most professional group of investigators in the nation.

They do a great job and thier security is the best around.  They have a professional look, vehicles and best training.

If you need investigations, or security I recomend…

Smoothie Island Juice Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Memorial

5709 Woodway Dr Ste D
Houston, TX 77057

Michael B. writes: I love going here.  I always get the beef pita, and I've never found a pita I like more.  Very relaxed little smoothie bar.  Large selection of smoothies.  Highly recommended!!

Houston's Restaurant
Neighborhood: West University

4848 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Courtney J. writes: HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT:  A How-To Guide

DRESS:
Business Casual - Houston's laid-back yet upscale atmosphere attracts patrons wearing everything from jeans and GAP t-shirts to silk blouses and pearls.  Thus, business casual dress falls neatly between the…

Salento
Neighborhood: West University

2407 Rice Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Fayza E. writes: Remember how your supportive mother always told you, "Don't sell yourself short, honey"?  Well, referring to Salento as a coffeehouse is a severe understatement.  And I'm here to stick up for it.

There's so much more to Salento than mere caffeinated…

Hollywood Vietnamese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

2409 Grant St
Houston, TX 77006

Aaron C. writes: Super clean place.  Tasteful decor.  Parisian French food!!!! not country french.  Of course the freshest Vietnamese food to be found.  And lest I forget, a great place for people watching!!

Just went back Friday night.... I forgot to mention that the…

Paciugo Italian Gelato Caffe
Neighborhood: West University

5172 Buffalo Speedway, Unit A
Houston, TX 77005

Lisa A. writes: It looks like these places are spreading like wildfire (Gelato for Everyone!) so there's no much excuse for not falling head over heels for Paciugos like the rest of us.

You can get a small cup for $3.50 (up to three flavors) and it's a small price…

Mama Ninfa's The Original Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Memorial

9333 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024

Brian H. writes: My new favorite Mexican place in Houston.  I have not really liked the other Ninfa's I had been to, but had heard that I could not judge the original based on the other locations.  The only issue I had was that it seemed to take a really long time to…

Backstreet Cafe
Neighborhood: River Oaks

1103 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77019

Lisa A. writes: The perfect spot for a weekend brunch. I mean, that is, if Brioche French Toast, Gingerbread Waffles, Crab Cakes and Eggs, Chicken and Andouille Hash, and Migas sound good to you. I tried the Backstreet Benedicts and found them to be delicious,…

Swirll
Neighborhood: West University

2531 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77246

Cory O. writes: While looking for places with free wi-fi, a bunch of helpful Yelpers gave me some great suggestions and this was one of them (http://www.yelp.com/to...).  I'd read some information about Swirll when the Houston Chronicle did a write up (…

High Fashion Home
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

3100 Travis St
Houston, TX 77006

Lisa A. writes: I stopped in High Fashion Home on a whim to see what kind of desks they might have and I ended up walking around with mouth hanging wide open for the next 30 minutes as I browsed through their amazing selection of furniture, rugs, bedding, art,…

The Fish
Neighborhood: Downtown

309 Gray St
Houston, TX 77002

Jill N. writes: I'm a little biased about this place because I have roommates that work here, but, it's not like they bring sushi home every night. And yes, I have an addiction to sushi.
The salmon here is fantastic. And they don't seem to run out of fish here no…

Sherlock's Baker St. Pub
Neighborhood: River Oaks

1952 W. Gray St.
Houston, TX 77019

Cory O. writes: This place really deserves a 2.5, but until Yelp allows for half stars, I guess I'll round up.

When I pulled into the parking lot, I was a little aghast at how full it was.  And when I say full, I mean that all the parking spots in the main parking…

Don'key's Mexican Food

5010 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505

Robert C. writes: Here's the deal, kid: I've eaten at this place about 50 times and they have a great happy hour featuring $1-$1.50 draft beer (frozen mug) and frozen margarita's.  Try the fajitas, tacos al carbon, or beef enchiladas: all are delicious, and will…

Juice Box
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9889 Bellaire Blvd
#109
Houston, TX 77036

Karen Y. writes: Be prepared to stand in line, pay only in cash, have an awkward conversation with a couple of people you went to high school with, and then fight off a few old ladies for the one remaining table.  But you'll be rewarded by a huge bowl of heaven in…

Taco Cabana
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

705 W. Bay Area Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: Food out 24 hours is not appealing at all.

Villas at Coronado
Neighborhood: South Main

9111 lakes at 610 Drive
Houston, TX 77054

Melinda D. writes: A fantastic **NEW** apartment complex - the management staff is outstanding.  Very friendly!  Great floor plans - definitely Luxury Apartments.