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Guide and are new to town, welcome. If you’re a long-time resident, thanks for read-ing. And anyone else, thanks for also reading.
I’d like to introduce myself in case you haven’t picked up The Leader lately, if that’s okay (but by now I guess it won’t matter). I moved to Houston - Garden Oaks in April. So like some of you, The Leader area is new to me. I moved to Houston for a job,
not specifically for The Leader, but we will save that story for another day. I was fortunate enough to move to the area with two college best friends already living here. One I de-cided to room with, and we share a beautiful home that we have made our own on Apollo - we’re the ones with the messy yard, sorry! The other lives in the Heights and has taken me under her Houstonian wing to show me the area. The first few weeks of living here, I was shown places that I wrote about in these pages and I share these places with you not only as a personal recommendation but also from witnessing how hard these businesses work in providing a home away from home for our community.
Our Food and Drink sec-tion is something I have come to love and the love isn’t just because I get to drink and try all kinds of differ-ent things (yes, that is part of it) but these things have an art behind them. Creating new ideas and sharing those ideas with someone can be intimate, and I enjoy learning and watching our area chefs, bartenders and everyone in between share those thoughts and ideas.
So as we continue at The Leader you may see some-thing you’ve seen before. You might find something new. But I hope you’ll continue with us, and with me in exploring this great city of Houston.
Thanks for reading.
by CHRISTINA MARTINEZ
Whether it’s craft beer brewed on the spot, wine and sports bars, patios for al fresco dining and drinking (some of which have obtained permits for your canine to join you), live entertainment – or mixes of the above – Leader areas have developed a reputa-tion for unique and often eclectic leisure options.
BB’s Cafe2701 White Oak DriveAuthentic New Orleans-style
Cajun specialties, an icehouse atmosphere and dog-friendly patio.
Beaver’s2310 Decatur St. 77007713-864-2328Laid-back eatery serving
barbecued organic meats, in-ventive cocktails and micro-brew beers.
Beer Market Co.920 Studemont St. #900, 713-426-9035Beer Market Company is the
newest neighborhood spot for the Studemont and Memorial area. A come as you are place.
Big Star Bar1005 W. 19th St.An old style (but newer)
neighborhood hangout with beer and pool, a jukebox and room to dance. Large patio welcomes dogs and features a firepit during cooler weather.
Boneyard Dog Park & Drinkery
8150 Washington Ave.Beer, wine, coffee, indoor
and outdoor seating, plus a 7,000 square foot dog park. No food but picnic tables and food trucks.
Boom Boom Room2518 Yale St.Labeled as a “wine and
panini bar,” the Boom Boom features live and DJ-generated music.
BRC Gastropub519 Shepherd DriveCraft beers galore with an
inventive menu, daily specials and popular weekend brunch -- and your dog can join you on the patio.
Cavatore’s Italian Res-taurant
2120 Ella Blvd.Classic Italian dishes, a daz-
zling wine list and full bar -- plus a rotating roster of elegant piano entertainment -- make this a great date or special event place.
Christian’s TailgateChristian’s Tailgate2820 White Oak DriveKnown for its burgers, there’s
lots more on the menu and an impressive wine list. Dog-friendly patio.
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TEXAS ENCHILADA HOUSE | CHEF MIGUEL RUIZCUISINE: Twisted Tex-Mex | 302 W Crosstimbers. | 281.888.4876HOURS: Mon - Wed 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Thurs - Sat: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Over on Crosstimbers, a changing of guards has taken place. Chef Miguel Ruiz opened The En-chilada House a couple of months ago where the historic Mexicatessen was housed before shutting their doors in 2007. The previous owners served traditional Tex-Mex, and as much as Ruiz would like to play homage to previous history, he has a few other ideas in mind too.
The menu has ten enchiladas listed. The En-chilada House plate is the best seller and listed as a house specialty. A thinly sliced ribeye is served on top of munster cheese enchi-ladas with a guajillo sauce. The option of two or three enchiladas is left as your choice, as well as your choice of sides: traditional Mexican rice, not-so-traditional fat free refried beans, waffl e fries, al dente mixed grilled veggies and a surprisingly savory corn stuffi ng. Not yet listed on the menu has a name drop to it, The Houstonian. The enchilada setup
refl ects the traditional dish of Tampiquena, which is skirt steak served next to an enchilada and pair-ings. The Houstonian goes against the Tampiquena traditio, served with the enchilada stacked on top of the steak, and in Ruiz’s reasoning words “be-cause why not.”
Even though the sign outside reads enchilada house, the menu holds a few other gems as well. On the starter side Baked Goat Cheese is a standout option, which is inspired by Latin tapas, a creamy
goat cheese medallion is served in a cup of marinara with buttery toast. There are
two dessert items not listed on the menu and you should order both
for the table. Simplicity is some-thing the restaurant is looking to master and this is plain to see in the Guava Mouse and Corn Cake desserts – both sim-ply delicious.
served on top of munster cheese enchi-ladas with a guajillo sauce. The option
marinara with buttery toast. There are two dessert items not listed on the
menu and you should order both for the table. Simplicity is some-thing the restaurant is looking to master and this is plain to see in the Guava Mouse and Corn Cake desserts – both sim-ply delicious.
leader food on our radar Reviews by CHRISTINA MARTINEZ
Andy’s Early Bird Special2 eggs, beans or breakfast potatoes, and ham bacon,
or sausage...........$3.59with 2 pancakes...$5.99
Breakfast Burrito Special
All Mexican Breakfast
Mini Combo Cheese enchilada, crispy ground beef taco, bean tostada, rice and beansCarne Guisada With rice, beans and tortillasEnchilada Combo 3 cheese, ground beef, or chicken enchiladas with rice and beans
Andy’s Special Chicken Fajita, marinated chicken breast with a chipolte cheese sauce on top, rice, charro beans and guacamoleMeatless Combo With cheese enchilada, beef taco, bean tostada, rice an beansOriginal Combo Cheese enchilada, beef taco, bean tostada, rice and beans
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THE BIRD HOUSE | CHEF JASON HILLCUISINE: Southern | 606 E. 11th St. | 713.880.3999
HOURS: Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.With crawfi sh season over,
The Boil House on eleventh street in the Heights has opened their doors to a new tenant, The Birdhouse. Oak Forest resident, restaurateur and chef of H-Town StrEATs, Jason Hill, has started a new venture with H-Town StrEATs chef Matt Opalski and Oak Forest resident Matt Keller in their gourmet fried chicken restaurant. The three business partners met over 14 years ago, when they all worked in differ-ent kitchens. The trio decided to get together to open up one of the oldest food trucks in Houston, second to Bernies. Now the three are carrying their ideas over to The Bird-house, which opened coop doors last month. With the venue centered on seasonal practices, The Birdhouse has their menu based around local chicken from Holmes Foods, which is based out of Nixon. And their southern style sides are focused around in-season crop.
Chicken fried steak, a chicken tender basket, and chicken sandwich are must have items to try. The menu will also note seasonal south-ern sides with creole coleslaw, classic mashed potatoes and gravy and brazed bacon green beans...mmmm bacon. An-other menu item to fi nd is the chicken doughnut sandwich. A combination that you might not think would marry, but don’t be fooled. The sweet-ness from the doughnought and saltiness from the chicken is a mtach made in heaven. And their fried chicken is one of the best I’ve tried in town.
Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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Reviews by CHRISTINA MARTINEZ
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LILLO AND ELLA | CHEF KEVIN NADERI
CUISINE: Asian fusion | 2307 Ella Blvd. | 281.888.5335www.lilloandella.com
Tucked away in Shady Acres, Lillo and Ella is an asian fusion restaurant that has been stirring the pot, shaking the drinks and creating dishes that have folks traveling near and far. From what use to be a cantina, Lillo and Ella has given the place light, color, a swanky bar and spaciously cozy patio. The patio is so inviting, battling the mosquitos is a strong option. The menu is suggested to share, but with appetizers like the spare ribs with melon slaw – sharing might be second guessed. The Leader featured the Tin Foil Hat as our Cocktail of the Month in August, and along with their cocktail menu the attractive bar offers an ever-changing punch bowl, and a choice wine selection.
We started with the Chipotle and Honey Edame, which are sa-vorily addictive and worth fi ghting for the last one! On the entree side, the Thai Muu Noodles are served with ground pork and chili tossed with thin noodles, long beans, bean sprouts and gar-
nished with herbs and lime. I highly recommend the noodles and these can be shared with the table. For some protein (and where you can get greedy), the fl atiron steak is fl avorfully seasoned and served with fries and a tangy wasabi aioli. The shrimp skewers are also a tasty and strait forward go-to. For the fi nale L&E has a couple of options, but one of which immediately catches the eye: nutella pie. The pie is topped with banana ice cream and fi n-ished with a decadent caramel sauce – nothing short of amazing.
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On the Leader live list
2706 White Oak Dr., Houston, TX 77007713.862.3838.
www.fi tzlivemusic.com
Fitzgerald’s
Dan Electro’s
1031 E. 24th St., Houston,TX 77009
713.862.8707 danelectrosguitarbar.com
Big Star Bar
1005 W. 19th St., Houston, TX 77008
281.501.9560 www.bigstar.com
239 W. 19th St., Hous-ton, TX 77008832.618.1129
www.vinaledge.com
Vinyl Edge Records
Upstage Theatre
1703 Heights Blvd., 77008
713.838.7191 operaintheheights.org
1308 W. 20th St., Houston, TX 77008713.230.8352 www.
houstoncorkscrew.com
The Corkscrew
Boom Boom Room
2518 Yale St., Houston, TX 77008
713.868.3740 theboomboomroomhous-
ton.com
Cottonwood
3422 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77018
713.802.0410 www.cottonwoodhous-
ton.com
If you’re looking for live mu-sic and not to sure wher to go, check out the Leader live list.
Fitzgerald’s bring’s in great bands for decent prices. The
Corkscrew has the man on the keys and Big Star Bar always
has something diff erent.
Go Wild This FridayGo Wild This Friday
Wild Game Burgers at Lunch
Live Music on the Patio 6-9pm
Happy Hour Starts at 4:00
713.861.8666 • rainbow-lodge.com
Outstanding Gulf Seafood and Wild Game
2011 Ella Boulevard at East TC Jester In the Heights
Monday - Friday 6:30am • Sat 7amHome made pan sausage and homemade biscuits
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A Shady Acres-Lazybrook staple with a vast wine selec-tion, pizza-based menu and some of the area’s most varied entertainment -- from piano stylings to comedy revues.
Cottonwood3422 N. ShepherdHuge patio with games and
live entertainment, craft beers and small plates made this a popular Garden Oaks-area site right from its start a year ago.
The Creek GroupCanyon Creek6603 WestcottCedar Creek1034 W. 20th St.Dry Creek544 Yale St.Onion CreekOnion Creek3106 White Oak DriveGood food, vast beer and
wine selections and cozy, rustic patios that encourage lingering have made these four locations among the area’s most popu-lar.
Crisp2220 Bevis St. 77008713-360-0222CRISP Wine, Beer & Eat-
ery is committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality dining through our chef inspired menu and choice of over 100 hand selected fine wines and seasonal craft brew.
D&T Drive Inn1307 Enid St.An old ice house got a new
life on the edge of the Heights from the creators of Down House. Known for its craft beer selection, but the food draws praise, too.
8th Wonder Brewery2202 Dallas St.Craft brewery tours and ven-
ue for special events.
The El Cantina602 Studewood St. 77007832-203-5180The EL Cantina Superior in
The Historic Houston Heights neighborhood is your destina-tion for delicious, home-style
Mexican dining.
Fitzgerald’s2706 White OakThis is arguably Houston’s
most popular live music menu with a slate of big-name and
regional acts.
Gabby’s BBQ3101 N. Shepherd DriveSlow-cooked barbecue and
Please help welcome Fratelli’s newest addition“The New Orleans Piano Man” - John Autin!Come enjoy the experience of sitting around our new grand piano while enjoying all the food and
drink your little heart desires. Thursday - Saturday starting at 6pm
GRAND RE-OPENINGCelebrate 4 years of business
and a total remodel of the Restaurant
New Happy Hour with drinks and delicious extensions to
Spaghetti Western1951 West T.C. Jester Blvd. 713-360-6634
Where you don’t need a fist full of dollars: Serving pizzas, pastas, salads, and sandwiches.
Wakefield Crowbar954 Wakefield Dr. wakefieldcrowbar.comCrowbar doesn’t just have
sandvolleyball and beer. From Frosted Flake Breaded French Toast on the breakfast menu to specialty bugers, Crowbar has serveral options to surprise you.
Warehouse Bar & Chill3333 W. 11th St.warehousebarandchill.comWhether you’re in the mood
for local craft beer, fresh all natural chicken wings, house ground gourmet burgers, or a skillet chocolate chip cookie, Warehouse offers a little some-thing for everyone.
Winston’s on Washing-ton
5111 Washington Ave.Wide choices of drink and
food (including housemade dog treats for four-legged patrons)plus DJ-spun tunes.
Witchcraft Tavern & Provisions Co.1221 W. 11th St.www.witchcrafttavern.com
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350 W. 19th St. | Houston 77008713.360.6204 | www.haroldsheights.com
Taste Chef Antoine Ware’s fi ne southern cuisine in the historic Heights.
D&T Drive Inn 1307 Enid St., Houston, TX 77009713.868.6165 | www.treadsack.com/dtdriveinnIf there’s one place that you need to stop by and grab
a beer at in this area, D&T is it. With over 50 beers on the brew list, the 50s renovated drive-inn has a charm-ing character that not only plays from the juke box, but also from the eats menu. Order a beer flight and get The Standby.
The Corkscrew1308 W. 20th Street Houston, TX 77008713.230.8352 | www.houstoncorkscrew.com Corkscrew opens the door to a wine selection that
will cure any woe, with live music that will keep you coming. Pianist Nick Greer keeps the crowd entertained on the keys with a selection of scores for your enjoy-ment. The wine bar has a killer happy hour and also a cocktail menu that is worth a glance.
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The doughnuts and scrumptious kolaches made at Shipley Do-Nuts, 3410 Ella at 34th, lure customers from all over the Leader-area. Owner Mike Clark says that some folks drive for miles to gobble
up his consistently hot, “melt in your mouth” doughnuts.
Temporary Strip Door SystemsTemporarily convert a garage to a comfortable and functional room with easy access to the outdoors.
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Christians Tailgate Bar & Grill2820 White Oak Houston, TC 77007713.863.1207 | www.christianstailgate.comIf you’re looking for a place to watch the Texans or
just a nearby sports bar that you can chat with fellow sports fanatics, Christian’s is your place. The sports bar has several taps and a varied selection of spirits. The open concept bar is even friendly for you sports fanatic pooch.
www.LetsTravelTogether.com Melodye Martinelli, World Traveler and Agency Owner
Boomtown Coffee242 W. 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008713.862.7018 | boomtowncoffee.comBoomtown was named as the best cof-
fee shop in town by Leader Readers this year, with Antidote respectfully closely fol-lowing. What sets Boomtown apart is their menu. Word on the street is the quiche is to die for, and I’m sure it is. If you’re stop-ping for a morning coffee and quiche isn’t on the menu for you, order the Boomtown Taco - it’s a fried egg taco with avocado, black beans and cheese. Save me a bite...
Julep1919 Washington Avenue, Houston TX 77007713.523.1622 | www.julephouston.comThe bar is located at 1919 Washington Ave., an
address number so conveniently well-suited for the Southern rooted bar just minutes from down town. The Julep cocktail selection is what the bar is known for and rightfully so. Last month, The Leader named Chef Adrian Garcia’s dynamic bar menu as our En-tree of the Month (all of it). Order the Razor Clams if they happen to be on the menu.
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Rev Deanna M. Young
Sunday Worship Service .......10:50 a.m.Children’s Church .................10:50 a.m.Small Group Study ..................9:45 a.m.
Finding faith: The Leader’s guide to churchesSt. Matthew’s United Meth-
odist Church has undergone a remarkable change over the last few years. Located at 4300 North Shepherd, at the corner with Crosstimbers/43rd, the church voted five years ago to host a new church start on the existing property. We don’t know if that had been done before, but the United Meth-odist Church is committed to starting new churches, and it was decided to better utilize an existing facility.
The new church start be-came Abiding Faith United Methodist Church, and formed at grew until getting their own facility earlier this year in June.
To accommodate the new church, St. Matthew’s voted to change their long-held wor-ship time to 9:30 a.m., and have Sunday School afterward. Surprisingly, the church began to grow. Rev. Frank Coats be-came pastor of St. Matthew’s in June, 2009, at the same time as the beginning of the new church start. Immedi-ately we started reaching out to the community and par-ticularly to our children. We started a Mentoring Program at Durham Elementary School that is now in its sixth year. We started reaching out to the children and parents of our excellent Children’s Weekday Ministries program under the direction of Mary Bordelon. Rev. Coats began participating in the chapel services for the kids, and greeting the morning arrivals with live banjo music in the courtyard.
We made a more consistent effort to reach the mission field of the children who were right there in our courtyard, and more and more children and their parents began at-tending St. Matthew’s. We began a Children’s Church for kids and expanded the nursery for the babies. The congrega-tion began seeing more young parents and children, and now the fastest growing age-group
in the church is the children. We believe in our mission
statement to “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the trans-formation of the world to the glory of God” and we believe in the power of Christ to trans-form lives. We have people from all walks of life attending, and plan to start a Recovery Bible Study soon on Sunday nights. Recently we had a fu-neral service for a long-time visitor who lived in a ,recovery center who told her mother that after many years of home-lessness and brokenness, she had “found my church!” The next day we welcomed a new family to membership. Both parents are white-collar pro-fessionals. The mother and both children were baptized.
We have a Children’s Choir and Youth Group meeting each Sunday night, we have oppor-tunities for involvement like Rebuild Houston and summer mission trips, and much more.
We have had sermon series on the 12 Steps of Recovery and now we are in a series on what it means to be the Church of Jesus Christ. We seek relate the stories of the Bible to our lives, to our struggles...and we pray to determine what it the apostle Paul means when he says “And be not conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may know the will of God.”
St. Matthew’s is a place where we seek the renewing.
Beginning on page 46 readers can find
listings for a number of different area churches,
contact numbers and websites.
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201 E. 9th Street * 713-861-3102
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Senior Pastor Larry D. YoungExecutive Pastor C. David Harrison
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• Abiding Faith UMC4300 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018713-698-0671www.abidingfaith-umc.org
• Advent Lutheran Church5820 Pinemont Dr. 77092713-686-8201www.adventhouston.org
• All Saints Catholic Church215 E. 10th St. 77008713-864-2653www.allsaints.us.com
• Assumption Catholic Church901 Roselane St. 77037281-447-6381www.assumptionhouston.com
• Baptist Temple 230 W. 20th St. 77008713-862-6655www.baptisttemple.orgTemporary Relocation:Sheraton BrookhollowBallroom G3000 North Loop West Frwy.• Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Church161 West Road 77037281-445-2203http://bslc.zxq.net/
• Bering United Methodist Church
1440 Harold St. 77006713-526-1017www.beringumc.org
• Candlelight Church of Christ4215 Watonga Blvd. 77092713-681-9365www.candlelightchurchofchrist.
• Heights Christian Church1703 Heights Blvd. 77008713-861-0016www.hcchouston.org
• Heights Presbyterian Church240 W. 18th St. 77008713-861-1907
• Holy Trinity Reformed Episco-pal Church
211 Byrne St. 77009713-862-5657www.holytrinityrec.org• Hope Episcopal Church1613 W. 43rd St. 77018713-681-6422www.hope-episcopal.org
• Houston First Baptist Church
7401 Katy Freeway, 77024
• Immanuel Lutheran Church306 E. 15th St. 77008713-864-2651www.immanuelhouston.org
• Lazybrook Baptist Church1822 W. 18th St. 77008713-864-1470www.lazybrookbaptistchurch.
org
• Mount Ararat Baptist Church5801 W. Montgomery 77091713-692-8470
• Oak Forest Baptist1700 W. 43rd St. 77108713-682-4942www.oakforestbaptistnhca.org• Oak Forest Church of Christ1333 Judiway 77018281-896-4563www.oakforest-churchofchrist.
org
• Oaks Christian Church1216 Bethlehem 77018713-688-7761www.oakscchouston.org
• Our Savior Lutheran Church 5000 W. Tidwell 77091713-290-9087www.osl.cc
• St. Ambrose Catholic Church4213 Mangum Road 77092713-686-3497www.stambrosehouston.org
• St. Andrew’s Episcopal1819 Heights Blvd. 77008713-861-5596www.saintandrewsepiscopal.
org
Finding Faith: Local Church Listings
713-686-1577 • 1602 West 43rd St.
St. James/Santiago ApostolLutheran ChurchWe are all one in Christ
Somos uno en Cristo
Pastor Arthur Murphy and Aura Suarez, Outreach Minister
Worship Service with Communion Each Sunday 10:00 am English • 12:00 Noon Spanish
Bilingual Learning Hour and Fellowship from 11am to 12pm
facebook: StJamesChurchELCA
See Finding Faith, P. 49
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Alli’s Pizzeria350 W. 19th713.360.6204
Andy’s Mexican Cafe 1115 E. 11th St.Hours: Open 24 hoursA Heights Tex-Mex classic,
where families crunch together tables and share chips, salsa and guacamole and platters full of enchiladas, tacos and other staples. Little ones not used to spicy food yet enjoy quesadillas and a fresh squeezed limeade.
Auntie Chang’s Dumpling House
2621 S. Shepherd Dr. auntiechangs.comGIven the name, dumplings is
what the house is known for, of course. Along with their house specialty, Auntie Chang’s has many flavors across the menu including a boneless duck with shrimp meat and, also, more traditional Chinese favorites.
Barbecue Inn116 W. Crosstimberswww.thebarbecueinn.comFor nearly 70 years, Barbecue
Inn has served the Greater Heights/Garden Oaks area. Four generations of families have come through the doors and returned often to experience the finest in Southern comfort food, personalized service and old-fashioned hospital-ity, making this family-owned restaurant a landmark in the Houston area.
Baskin Robbins1354 W. 43rd St.Oak Forest’s classic ice cream
purveyor offers specials (look in Leader coupons frequently) and creates custom cakes that make any occasion special.
BB’s Cafe2701 White Oakwww.bbscafe.comCajun food and traditional
offerings with boiled and blackened seafood and fish and big salads for those who want a taste of the Big Easy without all the frying and heaviness.
Beavers 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328
Becks Prime115 W. 19th St.Memorial Park Golf Coursewww.becksprime.comAt Becks Prime, a homegrown
Houston institution, they like to brag that there are no microwaves, and that the only use for their freezers is to frost the beer mugs. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, shakes – plus steaks, tuna and chicken options – are all made fresh.
Beer Market Co.920 Studemont St.713.426.9035
Berryhill in the Heights702 E. 11th St.www.berryhillintheheights.
comThis Baja-style Mexican food
emporium made its name with tamales, and those include spinach and chicken varieties. Breakfast all day and a full bar.
BRC Gastropub519 Shepherdwww.brcgastropub.comPart of the New American
style of cuisine that has risen in popularity in recent years, BRC Gastropub offers inven-tive dishes, sandwiches, daily specials and a killer brunch on weekends.
Brothers Pizza3820 N. Shepherdwww.brotherspizzahouston.
comLeader families swear by this
family-friendly chain’s Garden Oaks outpost, with a wide selection of pizza, pasta, subs, wings and salads. Dine-in and takeout only, no delivery.
Canyon Creek6603 Westcott St.713.864.5885
Carter & Cooley Company375 W. 19th St.www.carterandcooley.comA little journey into Heights
history in an original drugstore full of old photos and fixtures. For nearly a quarter-century, this has been a popular eatery for wholesome sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts.
Cavatore’s2120 Ella Blvd.www.cavatoresitalianrestau-
rant.comClassic Italian in a warm
setting with piano accompani-ment, including spaghetti and meatballs, a made-at-the-table
Caesar salad and live entertain-ment nightly.
Cedar Creek1034 W. 20th Streetwww.cedarcreekcafe.comPart of the Creek Group in the
Greater Heights, Cedar Creek in Shady Acres has one of the most extensive patios in the area, a vast menu of food and craft beers.
Chatter’s Cafe & Bistro140 S. Heights Blvd.www.chatterscafe.comChatter’s “new American
cuisine” can help broaden youngsters’ palates with its Mediterranean, Italian and Greek influences, Chatter’s offers a full array of appetizers, healthy burgers and wraps, pizzas, salads, build-your-own pasta dishes and more for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Chick-fil-A13240 Northwest Freeway
(290@Hollister)Closed SundaysLong a revered outpost of
healthy fast food for breakfast through dinner, Chick-fil-A caters to families with special children’s meals, options such as fresh fruit and juices – plus indoor playgrounds and special children’s promotions.
Cottonwood3422 N. Shepherdwww.cottonwoodhouston.
comThis craft beer mecca created
by the owners of the popular Liberty Station, Cottonwood brings a massive collection of brews along with a menu com-prised of comfort food with a modern twist.
Crisp2220 Beviswww.crisphouston.comFeaturing an excellent selec-
tion of wine and beer, Crisp also has a full menu featuring pizzas and sandwiches.
Cyclone Anaya’s1710 Durhamwww.cycloneanaya.comFounded by a well-known
professional wrestler from a by-gone era, Cyclone Anaya’s has been serving Tex-Mex for more than 40 years and delectable drink specials.
Dairy Queen5425 Antoinewww.dairyqueen.comAny Texan who played a Little
League game has crossed the
threshold at a Dairy Queen, an Lone Star food institution for decades. All the classics, including Orange Julius drinks.
Don Jose Mexican Restau-rant
5305 Antoine Dr.www.donjosemexicanrestau-
rant.comA neighborhood Tex-Mex joint
that yelp-ers give four stars for their quick service and home-y felling atomosphere.
Doyle’s Restuarant2136 W. 34 St.www.doylesofhouston.comServing patrons in the Oak
Forest for nearly 60 years, Doyle’s has become an icon for its Italian fare and thin-crust pizza. There are also chicken sandwiches, big salads -- including the ever popular Heartland Salad with tangy marinated chicken -- and homemade soups to choose from.
Down House1801 Yalewww.downhousehouston.wordpress.comDown House’s locally sourced
menu creates a myriad dining options with farm-fresh local eggs and venison sausage among the breakfast/brunch choices, pan grilled fish and seafood and inventive salads the rest of the day.
Dry Creek Cafe544 Yalewww.drycreekcafe.comFrom breakfast through sup-
per, you can dine inside or on the patio at this cozy neighbor-hood joint with comfortable choices of burgers, sandwiches, salads and plenty of craft beers.
El Rey Taqueria3330 Ella and 910 Shepherdwww.elreytaqueria.comEl Rey combines Cuban and
Mexican fare for locals looking for tasty dishes morning, noon and night. Healthy preparation is key here: the chicken is slow roasted on rotisseries, and fish and seafood are grilled.
El Tiempo Cantina5602 Washington Ave.www.eltiempocantina.comCreated by the Laurenzo
family, which for many years owned the popular Ninfa’s chain of restaurants and still controls the original, El Tiempo keeps the family culinary tradi-tion alive but with updated twists.
Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul5204 Yale St. 713.669.1212
Frida Mexican Kitchen3452 Ella Blvd.www.lacasadefridahouston.
comFrom its huge breakfast menu
that launches the day at 7 a.m. (8 on Sundays) to lunch and dinner specials, both Tex-Mex and gourmet, Frida offers an “artistic” take on Mexican dishes, with many vegetarian options. Now features a full bar, too.
eling the ristorante has a new and fun atmosphere, as well as a new happy hour menu with drinks and extended food items.
Funky Chicken181 Heights Blvd.832.924.4655 Gabby’s Barbecue3101 N. Shepherd Dr.www.gabbysbbq.comAll kinds of traditional and
imaginative barbecue options -- plus items like a jazzed-up Frito pie, loaded baked pota-toes, side veggies and desserts including a melting banana pudding with vanilla wafers make Gabby’s a go-to place. As a bonus, there’s live entertain-ment on weekends.
Gatlin’s BBQ1221 W 19th St.www.gatlinsbbq.comBilling itself as the “holy grail
of barbecue,” Gatlins won’t get much argument on that claim. The street lined with cars and the patient line of customers perpetually snaking out the door are testament to the popularity of its slow-smoked ribs, brisket, sausage and turkey. If you want something specific, pre-order by phone or get in line early -- or risk disap-pointment.
Golden Hunan 1801 Durham Dr. 713.880.1688
Happy Fatz3510 White Oak Dr.www.happyfatz.comGourmet hot dogs and
other comfort foods, including signature desserts, located in a cozy Heights bungalow with indoor-outdoor dining.
cafe,” Hickory Hollow features a variety of homestyle eats and designates menu items that are “lean on calories but big on Texas flavor.”
Houston Dairymaids2201 Airline Dr.A local shop that special-
izes in Texas artisian cheeses, bread, wine and beer. Yelp-ers rave about the shop with serveral distributing five stars.
Houston Panini & Provisions 1727 W. 34th St.houstonpanini.comWhat started with a family
popcorn recipe, Houston Panini & Provisions is your stop for local. Listed as grocery markey, the grocer will also grill up a tasty panini and pair it with popcorn and craft soda.
Hubcap Grill1133 W. 19th St.www.hubcapgrill.comBurgers have toppings such
as Cheetos and peanut but-ter, fries can be had plain or slathered with toppings like fresh garlic (Stinky Fries). Be prepared for a long wait at peak times, but these hubcap-size burgers -- which have been featured on national TV -- are worth it.
Jackie’s Kitchen has quickly established itself as a family-friendly eatery specializing in comfort food.
Java Java911 W. 11th St.www.javajavahouston.comStarted in the former Heights
Above Florist shop, Java Java has quickly become one of the area’s top coffeehouses and eateries.
Jax Grill1613 Shepherd Dr.www.jaxgrillhouston.comJax Grill offers a vast menu
of burgers, seafood and other entrees.
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Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant2628 W. T.C. Jester Blvd.A neighborhood Tex-Mex
with a loyal clientele, Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant’s menu is filled with comfort food staples that have found their way into American diets. Enchilada lovers should try the chicken enchilada with red sauce.
Jus’ Mac2617 Yale St.www.jusmac.comHouston’s first and only es-
tablishment to exclusively cook and serve macaroni and cheese nearly 20 different ways from the All-American (colby jack and American cheese) to the Popeye (fresh spinach, onions, and mushrooms topped with mozzarella and parmesan) to the Pit Master (brisket with colby jack and barbecue sauce).
Kojak’s Cafe1912 W. 18th St.Mediterranean cuisine is
frequently touted as one of the planet’s healthier diets, and Kojak’s is one of the few places in the Greater Heights to offer such items as falafel, hummus, baba ganoush and stuffed grape leaves.
LA Crawfish1005 Blalock Rd.thelacrawfish.comOrder crawfish by the half
pound or order it by the truck load. LA Crawrish offers menu items to satisfy any cajun hankering.
Liberty Kitchen1050 Studewoodwww.libertykitchenoysterbar.
comNew classics such as Dixie
fried chicken, burgers, fresh seafood, quirky items like a gourmet take on Hawaii’s loco moco, and a bargain weekend breakfast and full brunch menu make this a Heights favorite.
Lillo & Ella2307 Ella Blvd.www.lilloandella.comTucked away in Shady Acres,
Lillo and Ella is adding some asian fusion to the area.
Little Bitty Burger Barn5503 Pinemontwww.littlebittyburgerbarn.
comWith a bevy of accolades and
kudos from Houston burger lovers and attention from national media, the Little Bitty Burger Barn has been pleas-ing customers for a long time. The menu, which is constantly changing, features burgers for any type of palette.
Lola1102 Yale St.www.eatlola.comYoungsters love diner food,
and this Ken Bridge Delicious Concepts take on the classics is perfect for homestyle eating from breakfast through dinner.
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant1511 Shepherdwww.lupetortilla.comA playground – need we say
more about how families are viewed by this popular Tex-Mex chain which originated here in Houston. All the Tex-Mex staples, plus fajita platters that devotees swear by.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt519 W. 19th St.www.menchies.comThis self-serve frozen yogurt
parlor offers nonfat choices and fruit toppings.
Mighty Sweet Mini Pies4525 N. Main St.Tucked away in a small loca-
tion, the pie shop delivers big on taste in their mini pies.
Miller’s Café3830 N. Shepherdwww.millerscafehouston.comMiller’s Cafe has been serving
burgers since 1980, and their current menu features 14 dif-ferent burgers to satisfy a va-riety of cravings. Among those are the Bleu Cheese Burger, complete with its namesake dairy.
Mom’s Country Deliwww.momscountrydeli.comMom’s Country Deli features
old-fashioned meals just like, you guessed it, mom used to make, but there are new twists, too -- chicken pita, gyro and sub sandwiches, meal-size sal-ads and giant baked potatoes, among them.
Mytiburger2211 W. 43rd St.A paragon of old style
road-style Texas hamburgers, Mytiburger has been serving up thin-patty vintage style burgers for nearly 50 years. Yes, the
standbys are still the burgers, fries and malts, but there’s a good-for-you buffalo burger and grilled chicken sandwiches, on the menu, too.
Onion Creek Cafe3106 White Oak Blvd.www.onioncreekcafe.comOne of a quartet of restau-
rants owned and operated by the Creek Group, the Onion Creek Cafe is an institution in the Heights known for its coffee, drinks and food. It takes pride in serving Texas milk, Texas pastured eggs and meat and chicken that’s vegetarian fed and hormone-free, and has a great patio.
PaPa Mo’s Deli465-B T.C. Jester Blvd.www.papamosdeli.comPriding themselves on offer-
ing Texas-sized portions with New York flavor, for a reason-able price. Breakfast all week, fresh homemade hot lunch specials, and authentic New York deli sandwiches.
Pappa Geno’s Cheese and Steak 1801 Ella Blvd.www.pappagenos.comWhile Pappa Geno’s is known
to most for its Philly Chees-esteaks and fries, the eatery does make all of its signa-ture sandwiches with grilled chicken, too.
Papa Murphy’s 1214 W. 43rd 713.683.7272
Petrol Station985 WakefieldA bar and coffeehouse known
for its killer beer selection, Petrol Station also features a stellar menu with a strong reputation for its burgers, fish tacos, large salads, hummus and a soup of the day.
Piatto Ristorante 1111 Studewood St.713.802.2000
Pink’s Pizza1403 Heights Blvd.3404 N. Shepherd Dr.www.pinkspizza.comThe original Heights-Gar-
den Oaks pizza joints, with specialty offerings, plain old family-friendly pies, sand-wiches, pasta, salads and killer desserts.
Pizzitola’s 70-year old big brick pit runs on east Texas hickory, smoking ribs, brisket, chicken and rough-textured Hill Country sausage. Yummy beans, slaw and desserts including pecan pie and bread pudding.
Rainbow Lodge2011 Ella Blvd.www.rainbow-lodge.comDotted with exotic meats
such as elk, venison and buf-falo, the seasonally adjusted menu is served in a lodge with a creekside patio. There are Burger Fridays with blends of the game meats, and Comfort Food Sundays, with discounted wine.
Red Ox Bar & Grill811 Collingsworth St.713.22.RED.OX
Roznovsky’s Hamburgers3401 W. TC Jester Blvd.One particular Yelp-er says
the burger joint has friendly staff, juicy burgers and greasy goodness.
Ruggles Green748 E. 11th St.www.rugglesgreen.comHouston’s first certified green
restaurant practices a strong ethic of healthy eating, offering an abundance of gluten- and dairy-free and vegetarian op-tions, with appetizer wraps, soups, salads, tacos, sand-wiches and paninis, pastas and pizzas.
Salata185 Heights Blvd.713.865.3515
Shade in the Heights250 W. 19th St.www.shadeandcanopy.comA bastion of fine dining in
the Heights, Shade features a upscale menu and renown brunches.
Shepherd Park Draughthouse3402 N. Shepherd Dr.www.shepherdparktx.comA cozy neighborhood tavern
with great small plates, burgers and entrees, rock music and a wide selection of craft beers. Part of the Delicious Concepts group in the Heights area.
Smashburger174 Yale St.www.smashburger.comOne of the new “fast gour-
met” burger chains, Smash-
burger also offers healthier options, including a spicy black bean veggie burger, grilled chicken sandwiches, meal-size salads, and sides include sweet potato fries and veggie frittes, an assortment of vegetables served with drink options rang-ing from sodas to milkshakes to beer pairings.
Spanish Flowers4701 N. Mainwww.spanish-flowers.comOpen literally all week, this
Heights institution serves breakfast all day, classic Tex-Mex and gourmet specialties.
Spaghetti Western1951 W TC Jester www.spagewesthouston.comThe spaghetti joint embraces
the European film genre refer-ence and proudly wears this name. The menu offers low carb options or a steak night. Weekly specials are on the menu.
Table 19632 W. 19th St.Table 19 is a cozy little dining
spot in the Heights, featuring homemade breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches and pies (including a killer chicken pot pie).
Tacos A Go-Go2912 White Oak Dr.www.tacosagogo.comNot your mamacita’s tacos --
clever combinations, plus other Tex-Mex specialties.
Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe6579 W. Bellfort St. 713.726.9858
The Birdhouse - Boilhouse606 E. 11th St. With Crawfish season over,
The Boilhouse has new ten-ants in town. The Birdhouse is claiming to have the best fried chicken in town.
The Boot1206 W. 20th St.713.869.2688
Torchy’s Tacos350 W. 19th St. 713.595.8229
Tortas El Angel1018 N. Shepherdwww.tortaselangel.comNamed for its signature Mexi-
can sandwiches on French-style rolls, with fillings both tradi-tional and vegetarian, El Angel also features grilled specialties
and classic Tex-Mex.
Triple A Restaurantwww.triplearestuarant.comBilling itself as “Where Good
People Meet to Eat,” the Triple A Restaurant recalls a 1940s diner, complete with waitresses that call you “sweetie” and classic comfort food dishes. With its location right next to the Airline Produce Market, you can bet the veggie choices are fresh and tasty.
Wakefield Crowbar954 Wakefield Dr. wakefieldcrowbar.comCrowbar doesn’t just have
sandvolleyball and beer. From Frosted Flake Breaded French Toast on the breakfast menu to specialty bugers, Crowbar has serveral options to surprise you. But they do the drinks and volleyball well, too.
Warehouse Bar & Chill3333 W. 11th St.warehousebarandchill.comWhether you’re in the mood
for local craft beer, fresh all natural chicken wings, house ground gourmet burgers, or a skillet chocolate chip cookie, Warehouse offers a little some-thing for everyone.
Witchcraft Tavern & Provisions Co.1221 W. 11th St.www.witchcrafttavern.comCombining a selection of
craft beers, quality wines and upscale dishes, the Witchcraft Tavern has quickly become a Heights mecca for food (including its popular Stilton blue cheese burger with bacon, grilled red onions, mushrooms and the eponymous cheese) and spirits.
Woodrows Heights1200 Durham Dr. 713.864.5600
Yale Street Grill2100 Yale St.Take the family into a bygone
era with a trip to this old-fash-ioned corner drugstore-diner. Located in a former pharmacy founded in the Heights in 1923, Yale Street Grill has made its reputation with old-fashioned food at old-fashioned prices. This place specializes in down-home, good comfort food.
Zelko BIstro705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691
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SHOP LOCAL | SHOP IN YOUR COMMUNITY.
Alli’s Pizzeriza
Saturday mornings at The Farm Stand in Garden Oaks you can fi nd local fruits, veggies, eggs, free range chickens, cheese,
breads and a variety of home goods. One of those vendors, Old School Produce is there bright and early with their latest crop. If you’re looking for something new, organic and exciting these are the guys to go to. Not only will they let you try the latest pickings,
but they’ll teach you a thing or two, too.
these sweet potatoes from Old School can be found at THE FARM STAND on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 938 Wakefi eld Dr., Houston, TX 77018
On 19th Street in the Heights you can fi nd a neighborhood food market that carries local vendor items, produce and unique spe-cialty goods. Heights General Store is stocked with your weekly grocery needs, along with a butcher in store, dairy/cheese selec-tion and wine list. While you’re there, you can grab a slice of pizza at Alli’s Pizzaria or head upstairs to Harold’s for dinner on the patio.
Ask for Arthur Pichardo to make you one of his cocktials.
Pizzitola’s BBQ sauce can be found at HEIGHTS GENERAL STORE on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 350 W. 19TH ST., Houston, TX 77018
For information, call 832-395-7000 or visit www.houston-parks.org.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
MEMORIAL PARK6501 Memorial DriveAny park that has a road
called “Picnic Lane” is up to the challenge of being a prime locale for those wanting a memorable outdoor experi-ence. This massive park, close to The Leader neighborhoods, features picnic grounds and all plenty of spots to set up for a family outing. There are play-grounds, trails for hiking, biking and jogging along with tennis, swimming and golf, and the Houston Arboretum for nature explorations.
STUDE PARK1300 StudeA winding green space along
White Oak Bayou at the edge of the Heights, with lots to do for all ages and views of down-
town. There’s a playground, swimming and a water play-ground, sports fields and an .83-mile trail to enjoy.
SPOTTS PARK401 S. Heights Blvd.This 16-acre park boasts
picnicking, challenging trails (some of Houston’s rare hills are here), a playground, cov-ered and lit basketball court, tennis – not to mention a great view of the skyline.
BUFFALO BAYOU PARKAlong Allen ParkwayThis is a work-in-progress
under the guidance of the Buf-falo Bayou Partnership, so you have to be flexible to keep away from construction areas. After years of grousing about why Houston doesn’t capitalize on
its waterway the same way San Antonio has with its river, final-ly there are new bridges, paths, kayaking, public art and festi-val grounds – not to mention plenty of places to plunk down a blanket and a picnic basket. You can wander nearby at dusk to watch the bats swoop out on their nightly search for bugs or simply enjoy the beauty of the skyline.
WEST 11TH STREET PARK
2400 W. 11th St.It’s easy, when you’re plan-
ning a community, to identify how many parks to put in and where to locate them. It’s a lot harder to carve out parkland in existing neighborhoods, es-pecially desirable ones where developers lurk to gobble up
any land that becomes avail-able. West 11th Street Park is a jewel in Timbergrove, 20.2 wooded acres saved by a group of persistent nature lovers for everyone to enjoy. There’s even a Wireless Wilderness Cell Phone Tour to help you identify what you’re seeing as you stroll.
T.C. JESTER PARK4201 W. T.C. Jester Blvd.Nestled in a long strip be-
tween T.C. Jester and White Oak Bayou, this park is a neighborhood go-to spot in Oak Forest. There are age-ap-propriate playgrounds, a one-acre-plus dog park divided for large and small pooches, hike and bike trails along the bayou, a renovated swimming pool, a skatepark, and what’s univer-
sally touted as Houston’s best disc golf course.
JAYCEE PARK1300 SeamistA great neighborhood park
in Timbergrove, with a play-ground featuring swings and a seesaw, a climbing wall, tennis and a water feature.
In that same style of expan-sive neighborhood parks, also check out:
OAK FOREST PARK2121 JudiwayBig, wide open, with lots of
shade and a swimming pool open in the summer.
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ANIMALSCitizens for Animal Protec-
tion (cap4pets.org) 281-497-0591
Animal Bite Cases BARC, 713-229-7300
Harris County Veterinary Public Health (Shelter and bite cases) 281-999-3191 or 311
Shelter Services (city) 713-229-7300
Houston Humane Society (houstonhumane.org) 713-433-6421
Houston Spay-Neuter and Animal Wellness Clinic (or SNAP) 713-862-8001
Houston Police Animal Con-trol 713-884-3131
Rabies Control Center, city (BARC) 713-229-7300
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www.hous-tonspca.org) 713-869-7722
713-862-5544Monday - Fri day 8 am-6 pm. • Sat urday 8 am-5 pm
1995 doesn’t seem so long ago, but I know for a fact I had Black hair and weighed 40 pounds less. It seems like yesterday, moving into our fi rst building on Pickering Street. We had one service writer and two technicians and
one junk yard dog. The equipment was hand–me-down from another shop and the desk was picked up from a yard sale. We had no computer and 2 phone lines. We worked hard and had a vision in our mind. It was slow going for a while. Some days we didn’t make enough to pay for the lights. We spent more time cooking fajitas than working on cars. As time went on we started to get busier, added a few more employees and moved a couple of times. I like to think we have a found a home in the Garden Oaks - Oak Forest area.
Today we have 9 employees working full time; most of them are long time employees. We now have 7 bays and a large air conditioned waiting room for our customers.
Looking forward our goal for the future is to continue
to improve daily. We want to be the preferred repair shop in our area, providing great customer service in a timely manner. We want to earn your business the old fashion way by meeting or exceeding your expectations. If you want to check us out just come by and ask for Peter or John, they are our service writers and will answer any question you have. I want to thank our loyal customers for sticking with us over the years. Your patronage has helped us stay afl oat and keep working through these tough economic times.
NLines current staff
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