[Editor’s Note: Houston is a huge, incredibly varied city, and there is so much to see and hear. Almost too much! Luckily, our good friends at Stay Diverse can often be seen out and about, highlighting some of the places we love and places we’ve yet to see. So while you’re stopping by MyHoustonLife to […]
MHL slows down @ Byzantio Cafe and Bar
November 13, 2011 by 2 Comments
The more I visit restaurants around town that have been converted from old homes, the more I realize how uniquely “Houston” these establishments are. I especially enjoy when the owners of the restaurant leave intact the major architectural features of the re-purposed home. Byzantio Cafe and Bar on West Gray, just outside of Midtown, is […]
From Greece to Houston… Niko Niko’s
October 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
From a fruit stand to a walk-up window to the longest-standing pinnacle of Greek cuisine in Houston’s storied ethnic food scene. Such is the story, somewhat abbreviated, of one of our town’s most talked about restaurants, Niko Niko’s on Montrose. Luckily for us, along with their rags-to-riches history also came delicious, authentic Greek food still made […]
MHL, up a Creek…
August 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Onion Creek Coffee House Bar and Lounge is the epitome of a neighborhood gathering spot. Thanks to Houston’s lack of zoning laws, the members of the Heights neighborhood have a kicked-back, easy going place to enjoy good food, a great variety of beverages, and an amazing outdoor atmosphere. Find your way to Onion Creek […]
Like to have a cup of coffee sometime?
March 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment
There are few things in this world so distinctly hipster as the coffeeshop. Those venti, half-and-half-double-caffeine-soy-lattes are as ubiquitous as the burger joint nowadays, giving everyone a great place to go when there isn’t really anywhere to go. Want to get friends together? Find a shop halfway between all of you. Need to ask someone out? […]