No matter what you're craving, ther are plenty of
affordable options to choose from in Houston. Located
in Downtown's historic district - within walking
distance of several boutique hotels - Frank's Pizza is
known for its cheap, New York-style pizza served late
into the night. Hungry for home-style Vietnamese?
Head to Huynh. There are plenty of familiar dishes
- pho (soup), bun (vermicelli salad) and soft spring
rolls. Set across the street from the wildly successful
Goode Co. Barbeque,Goode Company Hamburgers &
Taqueria boasts a loyal following that call the hefty
mesquite-grilled burgers and succulent chicken-breast
sandwiches the best in town.
Houston is home to some of the country's best
barbecue. Known for our briskets, sausage and ribs,
pit masters serve up generous potions of perfectly
smoked meats daily. Gatlin's Barbecue offeres amazing
BBQ in a small family atmosphere in the Heights. It
was even named one of the 50 best BBQ restaurants
in Texas by Texas Monthly (2013). Killen's Barbecue is
one you won't want to miss. The pitmaster's BBQ joint
has been named the #2 best BBQ in the nation by the
Food Network. Don't let yourself leave without trying
the amazingly tender beef ribs or fatty brisket. Then
of course there's Goode Company Texas Bar-B-Q. The
first Goode Co. Texas Bar-B-Que restaurant opened in
1977. Even though Goode has since added burgers and
seafood to his lineup, barbecue remains the company's
mainstay.
Upscale bars serving chef-driven, late-night grub -- what's
not to like? . Kick back at Craft F&B, a gastropub in The Post
Oak Hotel at Uptown Park, the latest venture of Houston
Rockets owner and Landry's owner Tillman Fertitta. On
the menu you'll find wood-fired pizzas, juicy burgers and
tasty appetizers like the guacamole, wings and "junk
fries," waffle-cut fries topped with bison chilli, barbecue
burnt ends and chipotle cheese sauce. Housed in a historic
building downtown, Hearsay Gastro Lounge is helping
lead the neighborhood's after-dark resurgence as expert
mixologists pair perfect cocktails with fancy burgers, fresh
fish and plates for sharing.
Summer is coming to an end here in Houston, but the heat
is still around. What better way to cool off than with a
scoop of ice cream or a refreshing ice pop? We've rounded
up some of Houston's top spots for frozen treats. Hank's
Ice Cream Parlor, a family run ice cream parlor near NRG
Stadium founded by the late Hank Wiggins, has been
selling handmade, old-fashioned ice cream for 20 years.
Dolce Neve Gelato, which arrived in Houston March 2017,
serves gelato prepared the traditional way, free of artificial
ingredients and hydrogenated fats. If you're in for a
little adventure, head to Cloud10 Cremery in Rice Village
to sample