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Nothing Sweetens Up Your Morning Like Fresh & Best Donuts
April 7, 2016 by
Fresh & Best Donuts is a Houston institution that locals love, and it’s truly a must-try for doughnut fans in the area. With a wide selection of traditional styles made fresh every morning, you’re sure to find exactly the kind of doughnut that you love.
Stop in for a classic glazed, chocolate, or vanilla, or even try a few different styles in the form of miniature doughnut holes. Fresh & Best Donuts is also famous for its giant doughnuts, which are twice the size of normal doughnuts. If you’re craving something more savory, you’ll also find sausage and cheese-stuffed kolaches, ham croissant sandwiches, and boudins just like the ones in New Orleans. Add a strong coffee or a frothy cappuccino to your order and you’ll have a delicious breakfast at a low price!
Fresh & Best Donuts is open 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.
Fresh & Best Donuts
5214 Bellaire Boulevard
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 592-0301
www.yelp.com/biz/fresh-and-best-donuts-bellaire
Garden Kitchen: Raw Food Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
March 24, 2016 by
As a cardiologist, Dr. Baxter Montgomery had an excellent grasp on the way the human body worked. Yet at age 38, his own wasn't functioning very well. His cholesterol was far outside a healthy range, and with a family history of diabetes and heart disease looming, he knew he had to launch a preemptive strike against future health complications. His first step in doing so was cleaning up his diet. Dr. Montgomery began eating more raw, plant-based foods, and prescribing the same diet to his patients. Eventually his recommendations evolved into an eatery in Houston where his patients could find such food: Garden Kitchen.
Of course, today Garden Kitchen's reach has expanded beyond the scope of Dr. Montgomery's patient base. Anyone with a predilection for raw, healthy food will find it at Garden Kitchen. Try the popular corn chips, crafted with organic corn, sea salt, and a special house blend of spices. For the main course, dig into a salad, raw veggie burger, wrap, or pizza. Garden Kitchen even offers healthy desserts like sorbet and key lime pie.
Garden Kitchen
10480 Main Street
Houston, TX 77025
(832) 350-7534
www.gardenkitchenfoods.com
www.yelp.com/biz/garden-kitchen-houston
Reach New Heights of Fitness at the Texas Rock Gym
March 17, 2016 by
With discounts on certain days of the week and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, you won’t find many better climbing facilities than Texas Rock Gym. This unique and colorful gym is equipped with sturdy rock walls and padded floors throughout, and it offers both bouldering and top roping for all kinds of climbers.
Whether you’ve been rock climbing before or you’re embarking on your first climb, there are skilled instructors who are always on hand to offer as much or as little support as you need. The routes on each wall change frequently so there’s always a new climb to try, and each one uses different parts of your arms, core, and legs to give you a killer full-body workout. You can rent the essential equipment or bring your own if you’re a more experienced, frequent climber.
Texas Rock Gym
1526 Campbell Road
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 973-7625
www.texasrockgym.com
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
March 17, 2016 by
May your day be touched with a little bit of the luck of the Irish!
Connie’s Frozen Custard: Cool Off With a Coney Island Tradition
March 10, 2016 by
Connie’s Frozen Custard is an American tradition that was first established in Coney Island more than 65 years ago. Today, the Houston location brings the cool, frozen treat all the way down to Texas, offering a wide selection of freshly made custards created using fine ingredients and fresh fruit toppings. You’ll only find classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla at Connie’s, but the wide selection of cookies, candies, and other “concretes” to use as toppings make it easy to customize your dessert to your specific cravings.
Connie’s is easy to find because of its old-fashioned ice cream cone sign and its sunny yellow exterior, and you’ll almost always find customers enjoying ice cream on the benches outside. The most difficult thing about a visit to Connie’s is trying to choose between the ice cream sandwiches, custards, and sundaes, but most people would say that’s a pretty good problem to have!
Connie’s Frozen Custard
12545 Jones Road
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 469-3444
www.conniesfrozencustard.com
www.yelp.com/biz/connies-frozen-custard-houston
Anothai Cuisine: Thai Fare in Houston, Texas
March 3, 2016 by
Enjoy Thai food in Houston at Anothai Cuisine. Visit and you can whet your appetite with a flavorful appetizer like Satay Chicken Sticks with peanut sauce & cucumber relish, Chicken Curry Puffs, Fried Spring Rolls, or Thai Chicken Wings.
Anothai's soups fresh and flavorful, so don’t be shy about ordering a big, steaming bowl of Tom Yum with spicy lemongrass, straw mushrooms & tomato. Entrees include Seafood Paradise with shrimp, scallops, squid & mussels, Roasted Red Duck Curry with pineapple & coconut milk, and Beef Musamun Curry with onion, carrot, potato & avocado. Plenty of noodle dishes are also on the menu.
Anothai Cuisine is open every day in Houston, Texas.
Anothai Cuisine
11049 FM 1960 Road
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 890-4455
www.anothaicuisine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/anothai-cuisine-houston
Valley Ranch Grill & Barbecue: Kick Back and Relax With South Texas Barbecue Fare
February 25, 2016 by
There’s certainly no shortage of barbecue restaurants in South Texas, but that doesn’t mean that certain eateries don’t stand out more than others. Valley Ranch Grill & Barbecue is one of the most popular barbecue spots in town, offering a delicious selection of slow-smoked meats and Southern sides in a spacious, relaxing atmosphere. Order from the long list of half-racks of ribs, barbecued chicken, and tender, juicy beef, then pair your chosen meat with sides like smashed potatoes and homemade cole slaw. There are even grilled burgers and other sandwiches that make perfect lunch options.
Unlike some barbecue joints, Valley Ranch offers a polished dining room, complete with cozy wooden booths, a fully-stocked condiment bar, and friendly employees who deliver the 'cue right to your table.
Valley Ranch Grill & Barbecue
22548 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 376-1588
www.valleyranchbbq.com
These Online Retailers Sell Hip Kids’ Furniture That’s More Stylish Than Most
February 18, 2016 by
If the idea of a kids’ bedroom that’s cluttered with toys isn’t exactly what you have in mind, you may be wishing for kid-friendly furniture that’s a bit more functional. These stylish online stores specialize in children’s furniture and decor that’s more minimal than most, but it’s still cute enough to appeal to your favorite little ones.
The Land of Nod
With mid-century modern designs and soft, neutral colors, all of the furniture at The Land of Nod is just as appealing to caregivers as it is to the kids. Here you’ll find well-made wooden cribs and bedframes, bedding in whimsical patterns, and smart storage solutions with an eclectic edge.
IKEA
Everyone’s favorite Swedish home goods store is an equally great resource for fun, quirky children’s furniture. If you’re looking to furnish your little ones’ rooms on a budget, this is the place to go for complete furniture sets and even colorful rugs that double as board games.
Hip Kids
With a name like Hip Kids, it’s apparent that this online retailer sells children’s furnishings that are truly stylish. Shop wooden play kitchens, kid-sized teepees, and smart storage solutions that they’ll actually want to put their toys inside.
Happy Presidents’ Day
February 15, 2016 by
On this day we honor all of the Presidents of our great country. If it weren’t for them, our country would not be what it is today!
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