While there are other Ninfa's around town, the location on Navigation is the original. Much of the waitstaff has been there for years.
Here you can acquire or stop by to appreciate American art from the period of 1860 to the present.
Tish emphasizes artists from Russia and Eastern Europe, but others in her stable hail from locations as varied as Marrakesh, Morocco and Lubbock, Texas.
A classically elegant mansion, filled with one of the finest collections of Worcester porcelain in the U.S., a selection of European paintings and English furniture.
In addition to brewing seasonal offerings, staples and one-offs, 8WB serves as a classroom to students studying brewing techniques at the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.
For students, the main attractions include the small class sizes and the many Houston cultural and entertainment venues which are within strolling distance.
Now owned by Landry's, it's been cleaned up and kitschified (good-bye, graffiti) but the drinks and the Tex-Mex are still draws.
f that bra or bikini swim top needs some tweaking, take advantage of the store's alterations department.
A selection of robust appetizers such as the meaty jumbo lump crab cakes with chive beurre blanc and side orders like the hearty au gratin potatoes.
The name of PG Contemporary comes from an initial of the owner's middle name with her late father's given one.
Vanessa Newbill was previously the pastry chef at the Houston Country Club and Brennan’s.
One of the best steakhouses in town, Vic & Anthony's, is located on the second floor.
Humble doesn't have the same smoking ban as Houston, so if you yearn for a nicotine hit with your dinner, call in advance and Chez Nous will be happy to let you puff away in the secluded bar area.
The bar is popular with the executive set for after-work drinks and is buzzing most weeknights because of the 5-6-7 deal... 5 martinis, wines and full-size entrees are $6 each until 7 p.m. every day.
Koreans love their bora cha, or roasted barley tea. There must be something to it because Queen Elizabeth II drinks it, too, or so they say. It promotes flawless skin.
Food writers credit San Francisco-based Yan for helping to launch Chinese cooking into the mainstream. Fung and Yan travel through China to research techniques and unique ingredients.
The gaucho lifestyle is depicted through large murals on the walls and with a grandiose table used as a salad buffet.
Goode Co. Barbecue’s pecan pie is from Jim Goode’s mother. Her secret? The clever gal spiked it with vinegar and slowly baked it in a convection oven.
Members will tell you that it’s not as stuffy and pretentious as the River Oaks Country Club and they prefer the more relaxed atmosphere of their grand-yet-low-key club.
The company has also developed quite a following as of late, and counts influental menswear bloggers and Hollywood celebrities, including Daniel Radcliffe, as part of their impressive client list.
Great news for frequent travelers: Aloft is from Starwood, which also owns the Westin, Sheraton, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, Meredian and W chains, so pile up those points.
The space is divided into three main rooms, each with its own ambience: the main room with its ottomans and dance floor, some hidden away spaces for quieter lounging and upstairs VIP.
For the full-body experience, try the hour-long Passion of the East, a combination of Spa Nordstrom's most requested treatments.
The costume jewelry is some of the best in the city. Faux diamonds and gemstones dazzle. The watch collection is immense.
Spilled something on your dress shirt in the lunch meeting and need something dashing for a dinner date? A. Taghi has a smaller shop located in the Four Seasons lobby downtown.
The Houston Ferragamo store contains the entire collection of women's and men's shoes, clothing and accessories. Before the expansion, shoppers could only buy limited pieces.
The Westin Oaks faces Westheimer; its sister hotel, the Westin Galleria, faces West Alabama.
