Exploring Houston's Food and Drink Scene šš¼
Exploring Houston's Food and Drink Scene šš¼
Elizabeth Palumbi
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Welcome to Houston, a city known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant food and drink scene.
With over 10,000 restaurants and bars, Houston is a foodie's paradise, offering an endless array of cuisine to satisfy any craving. From classic Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex to international flavors and trendy cocktail bars, there is something for everyone in Houston's food and drink scene. So, get ready to indulge your taste buds and explore the diverse and delicious food and drink scene that Houston has to offer.
These recommendations come from a native who lived in Houston for a summer and regularly visits the area! Feel free to send me an email with your feedback & tag me in your photos! @lifeofthetravelingpin
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Peony & Crane
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Underground Hall
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Tamashi
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City Cellars HTX
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Lankford's Grocery & Market
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The Original Marini's Empanada House
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Cafe Lili
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Irma's Original
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Crawfish & Noodles
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Himalaya Restaurant
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Tony Thai Restaurant
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Chivos
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Da Gama
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Pondicheri
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Home Slice Pizza
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Urban Eats
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Local Table
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Adair Kitchen
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On The Kirb
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How to Survive on Land & Sea
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Ciel Restaurant & Lounge
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Numero28 Highland Village
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Sal y Pimienta Kitchen
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Plane & Level
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Gatlin's BBQ
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Pinkerton's Barbecue
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Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
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Gatsby's Grill
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Toulouse Cafe and Bar River Oaks
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Degust
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The Lymbar
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Traveler's Table
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Amalfi
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Hugo's
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Oporto Fooding House & Wine
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Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
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Kata Robata
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Coppa Osteria
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Field & Tides
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Bloom & Bee
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Crawfish Cafe
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The Boot
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Cedar Creek
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Ribeye & Rye
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Cottonwood
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Ragin' Cajun
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BB's Tex-Orleans
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Casa Nomad Tequila & Mezcal Bar
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Rainbow Lodge
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Bludorn
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Mastrantos
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Relish Restaurant & Bar
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Sixty Vines
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Squable
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Kin Dee Thai Cuisine
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Harry's
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Little Hen
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Ducky McShweeney's
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Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co
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New Magnolia Brewing Co
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Holler Brewing Co.
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Elder Son Brewing Co.
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Urban South - HTX
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Walking Stick Brewing Co.
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
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Black Page Brewing Co.
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Ingenious Brewing Company
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Aqua S
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D'Lites Houston
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Fat Cat Creamery
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Tampico Refresqueria
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Honeychild's Sweet Creams
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Diversion Cocktails
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Flight Club Houston
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AvantGarden
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elizabeth Palumbi
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Hello! My name is Elizabeth! Iām here to help you prepare for your trip without having to do hours of research yourself! That's a win-win!!
My guides focus on:
- Places to Stay
- Itineraries ranging from 3 to 5 days
- Places to Eat and Drink
- Bookable Experiences
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About me:
- based out of New York City š
- meteorologist by day ā”ļøš¦ļø
- digital nomad for parts of the year
- studied abroad in Florence in college š®š¹
- featured in Reuters and Bloomberg articles about traveling šļø
- avid traveler (30+ states and 20+ countries!) š
- strong supporter of solo female travel šš¼
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Find me on Instagram šø @lifeofthetravelingpin for your daily female solo travels
Email me at lifeofthetravelingpin@gmail.com
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