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Fioza: Local Coffee and Fresh Paninis

September 22, 2016 by

"Come thirsty or come hungry and Fioza Cafe will take care of you." So goes the motto for this trendy coffee and bubble tea bar in Houston. It pours locally roasted Fontana Coffee, the product of another independent business in Houston. Using careful brewing techniques and high-grade equipment, Fioza's baristas make everything from lattes to espressos.

Another chunk of the menu showcases various bubble teas, each teeming with Fioza's own artfully prepared tapioca pearls. Grab a bubble tea, hot or iced standard tea, or any other refreshing drink and use it to wash down one of the casual eats at Fioza. Its food menu includes paninis, deli sandwiches, and an array of pastries that are all baked fresh and in-house. Yelp reviewers particularly seem to enjoy the paninis, so try one stuffed with smoke turkey and basil pesto or grilled veggies and goat cheese.

Fioza
9002 Chimney Rock Road
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 729-8810
www.fioza.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fioza-houston

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Try the Shrimp Quesadillas at Taqueria el Rodeo de Jalisco

September 1, 2016 by

You'll get more bang for your buck at Taqueria el Rodeo de Jalisco in Houston. The restaurant is family friendly and has a simple, comfortable ambiance.

The large menu begins with classic appetizers and snacks including guacamole, creamy chile con queso, cactus, and queso ​flameado with shrimp, fajita or chicken. The menu also features seafood dishes like mixed fish ceviche, shrimp quesadillas, soups laden with seafood and whole fried fish that come out promptly and fresh from the kitchen. Enchiladas and quesadillas are large and filled with fixings such as beef, chicken and cheese, or shrimp. Specialty plates include shrimp, beef and chicken fajitas; Guadalajara plate beef; and combination meals that are all served with rice, beans, French fries, and guacamole. The restaurant also offers breakfast and lunch specials for $4.99 ($5.99 after 2 p.m.).

Taqueria el Rodeo de Jalisco
13640 Highway 29
Houston, TX 77086
(281) 820-1168
www.taqueriarodeodejalisco.com
www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-el-rodeo-de-jalisco-houston

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Order the Louisiana-Style Crawfish at Mel’s Seafood Shack

August 25, 2016 by

Mel's Seafood Shack, opened by sisters Melissa and Melinda, is a true local gem, known not only for delicious seafood but for their Southern hospitality. Known for their freshly caught crawfish, cooked and seasoned Louisiana style, Mel's Seafood Shack is a go-to hot spot for great food and great company. In fact, Mel's was recently given the title of "Best Seafood" by The Leader Readers' Choice.

Nothing goes better with great seafood than great beer. Mel's a BYOB, so grab your favorite six pack, a group of friends, and head to Mel's for their famous crawfish seasoned with the perfect amount of spice and garlic, shrimp po'boys, shrimp and crab boils, and delicious homemade sides like seasoned fries, mac and cheese, and corn.

For a truly delicious, classic downhome Southern meal, friendly service, and an all around great time, head to Mel's. Visit the Facebook to check out some photos of Mel's seafood creations, food specials, and events.

Mel's Seafood Shack
2521 N Durham Dr
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 703-7544
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Try Mi Tierra Colombian & Mexican Restaurant for Authentic Latin American Fare Flavors

July 28, 2016 by

Mi Tierra Colombian & Mexican Restaurant is a popular restaurant specializing in Mexican and Cuban cuisine.

Here, you'll find standards like enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas on the menu, but be sure to consider trying the more traditional dishes, as well, like the ropa vieja, which is juicy, tender, and expertly spiced. The bandeja paisa plate is a good bet if you want to sample a variety of flavors. This popular menu offering includes steak, maduro, and chorizo, as well as plantains, beans, and several other small dishes. Be sure to try the fruit juices, which are slightly thickened, almost like a milkshake. Juice arrives at your table in tall glasses that showcase the juice's bright color.

The restaurant's regular prices are already reasonable, and if you check the website before you go, there's often a special coupon available.

Mi Tierra Colombian & Mexican Restaurant
7416 Fairbanks N. Houston Road
Houston, TX 77040
(832) 295-0790
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Kabob Korner: Delight Your Taste Buds With Grilled Meats

June 23, 2016 by

Since opening its doors in 2010, Kabob Korner has served an eclectic combination of South Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, with special emphasis on smoky, delicious, grilled and barbecued foods.

Order a whole chicken, marinated with yogurt, herbs, and lemon juice and grilled in the traditional tandoori style, or try the dry-rubbed and skewered beef seekh kabob. And don't forget the thin-shaved lamb gyros, which come from lamb roasts that are slow-grilled on a spit for hours. Whatever you order, don't forget to round out your meal with an array of mouth-watering side dishes. Try dipping garlicky naan into a plate of creamy, house-made hummus, or bite into a crispy vegetable samosa filled with spiced potatoes and served with tangy-sweet tamarind sauce.

Eating in the bright and casual Kabob Korner dining room is pleasant, but if you want to eat at home or at the office instead, the restaurant's online ordering system makes it simple and efficient to place a take-out order.

Kabob Korner
12228 Antoine
Houston, TX 77066
(281) 880-0786
www.kabobkorner.com
www.yelp.com/biz/kabob-korner-houston

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Sweet Tomatoes: Veggie-Friendly Meals for Everyone

June 2, 2016 by

Let Sweet Tomatoes come to the rescue on days when you just don't feel like cooking. This unique eatery in northwestern Houston offers a huge, all-you-can-eat selection of fresh, veggie-centric dishes that are just as beautiful on the plate as they are delicious and healthy.

The menu changes regularly with the seasons, so you won't get bored with the same meal over and over again. Try the spicy cucumber watermelon salad with sriracha sauce that adds an extra kick to the sweet flavors, or go for the Asian ginger broth with mushrooms, cubed tofu, and chopped scallions for a fresh and light dinner. Sweet Tomatoes also strives to offer kid-friendly options such as tossed salads and the festive red white and blue potato salad with bacon. And of course, don't forget dessert, which includes lemon lava cake and peach cobbler soft-serve ice cream.

Sweet Tomatoes
8775 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 365-9594
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Jersey Mike’s: A Delightful Sandwich Shop

May 26, 2016 by

Craving a sandwich? Head to Jersey Mike’s where they’ll layer the meat, cheese & veggies onto a fluffy roll and sprinkle it with oil, vinegar & spices right in front of you. That means you’re getting a fresh sandwich that has been prepared just for you!

Jersey Mike's friendly counter service ensures you get your meal fast, which is great during the busy lunch hour. Sandwich options include the Jersey Shore’s Favorite with provolone, ham & cappacuolo, the Famous Roast Beef & Provolone, and the Club Supreme with roast beef, turkey, swiss cheese, bacon & tomato. If you’re counting calories, you can order the Sub Tub and get your sandwich ingredients on a bed of lettuce instead of bread. A tasty kid’s menu gives the little ones some nice options, too!

Jersey Mike's
5393-B Westheimer Street
Houston, TX 77056
Galleria/Uptown
(713) 960-9992
www.jerseymikes.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jersey-mikes-subs-houston-2

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Enjoy a Smoothie in Houston at Smoothie King

May 5, 2016 by

Smoothie King, now an international franchise, grew from humble roots. Back in the 1960s, founder Steve Kuhnau ​set out to mix up a smoothie that would ease his allergies and low blood sugar. Equipped with just some fresh fruit, other nutrients and proteins, and his home blender, Steve eventually found the perfect balance. His health started improving, and in 1973 he decided to share his discovery with the masses at his first nutritional smoothie shop.

The lone shop evolved into more than 650 Smoothie King locations that, today, serve the same nutritional smoothies to customers in the continental U.S., Korea, Singapore, and the Cayman Islands. That includes a location on West Holcombe, where customers note that the staff is especially friendly and the owner often personally oversees operations.

Many of the smoothies can replace an entire meal, with anywhere from 7 to 45 grams of protein in each serving of 20 ounces. Try a Lean1 chocolate smoothie with bananas and almond. It packs 27 vitamins and minerals and 22 grams of protein into a mere 293 calories, staving off later cravings and helping your body burn fat. Or nourish your body with a fruity snack in between normal meals, such as the apple kiwi kale smoothie—it's full of illness-fighting vitamin C and antioxidants.

Smoothie King
2617 W. Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 661-1663
www.smoothieking.com/stores/store.php/134
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The Early Bird Gets the Breakfast Burrito at Titas Taco House

April 28, 2016 by

When cravings for Mexican cuisine hit early in the morning, Houston area early birds flock to Titas Taco House, arguably the most beloved Mexican fare eatery in Humble.

It’s hard to miss the bright blue exterior of Titas Taco House, which features a small porch for al fresco dining and a bright red sign welcoming guests in with a “Bienvenidos.” Another sign you're in the right spot? The line of hungry early risers, all of whom arrive at Titas for delicious breakfast tacos stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, peppers, eggs, or bacon. Along with breakfast foods, the tortillas can also come stuffed with such foods as pork, steak, or chicken mole with yellow rice. The corn and flour tortillas are freshly made daily, hand rolled in the restaurant.

Titias Taco House is open 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Titas Taco House
320 Wilson Road
Humble, TX 7738
(281) 446-4175
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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

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