"Mere steps from Minute Maid Park, this Italian eatery is the casual counterpart to its sister restaurant Potente next door. Like Potente, Osso & Kristalla is a watering hole for Astros fans on game days, but it remains just as popular during the offseason. Find loaded Italian sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, and heaping pasta plates including wild boar tagliatelle, plus picture-perfect cocktails and a proper wine list. Visit during weekend brunch for eggs al tartufo, amaro-cured salmon gravlax, and banana nut bread French toast." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley