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Lively hangout with many TVs for sports featuring super-sized burgers & a big beer selection.

This charming locavore ice cream parlor serves up inventive flavors and homemade waffle cones in a cozy spot perfect for a sweet escape.

Specialty sandwich shop featuring quality, often organic ingredients and house-roasted meats.

Nestled just a block from the West Loop, this charming Italian villa-esque hotel boasts upscale rooms and lush gardens, catering to both business and leisure travelers.

Sophisticated 1926 hotel offering a polished restaurant/lounge & a rooftop pool with city views. Housed in an elegant 1926 building, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk to the Wortham Theater Center and 4 miles from Houston Zoo. Chic rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living rooms and kitchens. Freebies include an evening drinks reception and a local car service. Other amenities consist of a posh restaurant/lounge, a rooftop pool and hot tub with city views, a 24-hour gym and a billiards room. There's also a conference center.

Funky, no-frills nightspot with celebrated DJs, a chill lounge area & bar fare in a converted house.

Charming, airy bistro for locally sourced Gulf Coast & Southern fare, plus craft cocktails.

Low-key counter-serve specializing in birria, plus other Mexican classics like burritos & tacos.

This chic garden café offers a sunny, inviting atmosphere where you can savor light bites and their legendary chocolate chip cookies.

Vietnamese cuisine with vegan options served in a casual atmosphere with rooftop seating and a garden.