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 […]
Catch of the Day! Coffee House Fish Tacos
November 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
In the culinary sea of the Houston East End, there is no shortage of great tacos to be found among the largely Hispanic neighborhoods. With an area littered with taco trucks and taquerias serving up traditional beef, chicken and pork tacos, it was refreshing to find tacos with a lighter, much more So-Cal style. The […]
Your Houston Weekend – Nov 11th
November 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cheeeers to the friggin’ weekend! Here’s a quick highlight of some of the events going on in Houston this weekend! If you know of any other exciting events going on this weekend let us know! Market Square Movie Night The weather’s perfect to pull out that old wool blanket, fill a thermos of hot chocolate, […]
Tej Gill, MyHoustonLife CEO
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We are really excited to introduce our new featured Houstonians section, This Houston Life. Every month we will be highlighting a new group or individual that has deep ties with our great city. We’ll get a personal glance into the lives of some of Houston’s most interesting people! It is only natural to feature the […]
MHL Learns to Restaurant Crawl
November 10, 2011 by 2 Comments
It seems like every weekend a new restaurant is opening it’s doors in the Washington Avenue area of Houston. Hey, this MHLer is definitely not complaining. And it’s easy to see why — the Washington area continues to be this city’s hottest night spot and has emerged as the newest incubator for Houston’s culinary scene. […]
Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant and Bar
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a long day… correction… it has been a long week. It’s time for a drink… maybe a few… and dinner with friends. Yeah, this is what I needed and Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant and Bar in Rice Village is where I am going to get it. From my booth along the far wall and […]
Giving Back on Thanksgiving
November 9, 2011 by 1 Comment
With the holiday season fast approaching, it is important to take time out to help those in Houston who are less fortunate than us. Now it’s not to say volunteering should only be emphasized during the holidays — lending a hand to our fellow man should be a year-round occurrence — but its natural to feel […]
The Armadillo Palace
November 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Situated across the street from its Goode Company flagship barbecue restaurant, The Armadillo Palace serves up good ‘ol, down-home Texas comfort food. With a rather large selection of tasty burger variations, this Kirby eatery is a perfect spot to pop in to for lunch. Beef ground fresh daily and crispy shoestring fries make the burger […]
