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Celebrated by the Urban Land Institute with a global award, this neighborhood park proves design and programming can transform daily life—think inventive playgrounds, dog runs, and constant free classes that locals actually attend.
Playground, dog park, community garden, food trucks, free events
3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098 Get directions
Hamburger restaurant · Washington Avenue
Old-fashioned burgers, sandwiches, and seasoned waffle fries
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Outdoor movie theater · Galleria
Open-air cinema with skyline views, comfy seats, headphones
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Mexican restaurant · Lamar Terrace
Inventive tacos with meats, seafood & veggies.
Chicken restaurant · East End
Peruvian rotisserie chicken, fried yucca, plantains, hibiscus lemonade
Hawaiian restaurant · Museum District
Fresh Hawaiian poke bowls with set or custom combinations
3 Postcards
Mexican restaurant · Montrose
Creative Mexican food & cocktails in a vibrant art-filled space
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Peruvian restaurant · Galleria
Peruvian staples like ceviche, lomo saltado, fried rice
Lounge · Briar Meadow
Royalty-themed lounge with drinks, food, and hookah
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Sushi restaurant · Greater Heights
Cocktails, sake, Japanese beers, and fresh hand rolls
Cocktail bar · Neartown
James Beard Award-winning Southern cocktail bar with inventive drinks
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