Backstreet Cafe (River Oaks)
Chef Hugo Ortega has more than this restaurant in the Houston area and we are fans. This outpost offers an upscale experience for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, but not too upscale!
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Central Market & Cafe
This fresh market offers chef-prepared meals for those on the go. Also can find deli items, baked goods, produce, specialty foods and grocery staples. It's a fancy grocery store. The on-site Café on the run offers an extensive selection of fresh, prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle strives to offer fresh Mexican food fast. With light wood, raw steel and funky fixtures, Chipotle is a fast food joint with a little panache. If you need a food fix, consider it for hearty, cheap and tasty Mexican fare.
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District 7 Grill (EaDo)
Located on the east side of Downtown, this grill offers American Italian cuisine in a very casual setting. It's order at the counter here, but they bring you the food. While heartier dishes reign, there are lighter options.
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Hugo's (Neartown/Montrose)
Upscale Regional Mexican cuisine is served at this very popular, trendy restaurant. The restored warehouse space boasts a high pressed tin ceiling, huge windows, Latin inspired flourishes, and comfortable furnishings.
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Jason's Deli (Downtown at Two Allen Center)
Quick, inexpensive food that allows eaters to customize and select healthy ingredients. Jason's motto is "fresh from the start" and they pride themselves in a trans fat free menu, high quality ingredients and select organic produce.
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Jason's Deli (Downtown)
Quick, inexpensive food that allows eaters to customize and select healthy ingredients. Jason's motto is "fresh from the start" and they pride themselves in a trans fat free menu, high quality ingredients and select organic produce.
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Jason's Deli (Galleria)
Quick, inexpensive food that allows eaters to customize and select healthy ingredients. Jason's motto is "fresh from the start" and they pride themselves in a trans fat free menu, high quality ingredients and select organic produce.
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Nordstrom Bistro (Galleria)
This modern café setting that is the perfect respite from a day of Galleria shopping. Features bistro cuisine with fresh salads, pasta, and homemade desserts.
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Paulie's (Central)
With local artists' works decorating the brick walls and plenty of natural light, this casual deli is a favorite for its gourmet sandwiches and cookies, but the menu offers much more. Order at the counter is the method here and tables are often scarce.
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Post Oak Grill (Downtown)
Located in the tunnel below the Centerpoint Energy building, this downtown classic grill attracts the power breakfast and lunch crowd with its upscale and sophisticated décor. The Post Oak Express, located just outside the Grill, is a great option for those in a hurry.
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Post Oak Grill (Uptown)
Located just North of the Galleria, this classic grill attracts the power lunch crowd with its upscale and sophisticated decor. Seafood is the focus but meat eaters will not be disappointed especially at dinner. The adjacent lounge offers live jazz in the evening (Thursday to Saturday).
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Quattro (Four Seasons)
Far from hotel stuffy, Quattro is whimsical, stylish and contemporary with flashes of color, beaded curtains, and hip furnishings. The Mediterranean/Italian menu features an antipasti bar with over 20 selections. This is a very popular business lunch spot.
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RDG + Bar Annie
As you enter this unique dining venue, you'll be impressed by the lounge. It's very well done and has a hip vibe.
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Tampico Seafood & Mexican Cocina
This family owned North Houston Mexican restaurant stands out with its seafood heavy menu and raw bar. The two-level eatery is casual and diner-like in décor with booths and tables, plenty of neon and lively music.
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Thai Pepper
Thai restaurants always offer huge menus with food for carnivores, vegetarians, and picky eaters. The atmosphere is cozy and quaint. The non-fried summer rolls, salads, and hearty soups are solid healthy eater options.
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Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Eastside
This Farmers market offers locally produced fruits and veggies and other farm products such as coffee, dairy products, fish, grass-fed meats, honey, baked goods and more. Often there is live music and cooking demos.
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Whole Foods Market (Bellaire)
Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar.
Lots of gourmet goodies for all.
This store is located at the corner of Bellaire Boulevard and Weslayan Drive in the West U Marketplace shopping center.
Open daily 8a to 10p.
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- Grocery/Prepared Food
Whole Foods Market (Kirby)
Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar.
Lots of gourmet goodies for all.
Open daily 7a to 10p.
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Whole Foods Market (Wilcrest)
Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar.
Lots of gourmet goodies for all.
Open daily 8a to 10p.
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Whole Foods Market (Woodway)
Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar. This is a smaller store, but the selection is still very good. Lots of gourmet goodies for all.
Open daily 7:30a to 10p.
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Willie G's
This seafood and steakhouse features a Cajun inspired market style menu with loads of options. The décor is classic steakhouse with lots of wood and a big oyster bar. The menu features heavy sauces and richer preparations, but lighter fare is also represented.
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