"In need of pasta? Get thee to Potente, post haste The fine dining Italian restaurant, developed by Astros owner Jim Crane, is located directly across from Minute Maid Park. The spaghetti al tartufo, with truffles shaved tableside, is the restaurant’s claim to fame, but you can’t go wrong with any of the pastas or mains, expertly prepared by chef Danny Trace. On days that the Astros play a home game, Potente’s bar serves as an unofficial hangout for fans, making it one of the hottest places to pre-game." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley