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Crescent Moon Coffee Bar & Cafe: Where Fair-Trade Coffee Meets Free Wi-Fi in Houston

May 7, 2015 by

With a display case filled with homemade treats baked by the area’s beloved Kraftsman Baking, Crescent Moon Coffee Bar & Cafe is a local coffee shop in every sense of the word. Relying on fair-trade, locally roasted coffee beans, this friendly, casual coffee house hosts a rustic wooden ordering counter and a few cozy seating areas within its small interior.

Chalkboard menus are posted on the walls and advertise the shop’s cold brewed coffees, chai lattes, and various brewed coffees, as well as freshly baked quiches and pastry offerings. Lunch options include sandwiches like the turkey with wasabi mayo on thick ciabatta bread, and Crescent Moon even offers a $6 lunch box that is perfect for those busy days when you only have time to grab something and go.

Crescent Moon Coffee Bar & Cafe is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The cafe offers free Wi-Fi and allows dogs on its outdoor patio.

Crescent Moon Coffee Bar & Cafe
12333 Jones Road
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 807-1567
www.facebook.com/CrescentMoonTX
www.yelp.com/biz/crescent-moon-coffee-bar-houston

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Gumbo Jeaux’s: A Hidden Gem Serving Cajun Fare in Houston

April 23, 2015 by

Some restaurants need a little flash, while others—like Houston’s Gumbo Jeaux’s—just need good food and good reviews. This Cajun fare restaurant has received a bounty of favorable reviews from guests, many of whom credit the restaurant’s friendly staff, decent prices, and tasty Creole dishes for its success.

Despite its popularity, Gumbo Jeaux’s remains humble. Many of the dishes, including sandwiches and fried pieces, come served on checkered paper in plastic baskets or on plastic plates. Similarly, the restaurant's location is unassuming; it occupies a no-frills space in a small shopping center. Still, the food is well worth the trip, regulars say. Popular dishes on the menu here include shrimp po’boys, crawfish etouffe, chicken and waffles, and the gumbo.

Be sure to get your fill of this eatery's fare during the week, because the chefs take a break on the weekend! Gumbo Jeaux's is open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Gumbo Jeaux’s
15655 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 227-7138

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Miller’s Café: Casual Houston Dining

April 2, 2015 by

With 35 years of history serving Houston diners, Miller’s Café has become a favorite destination for a tasty meal in a friendly, relaxed setting. Big juicy burgers are the hallmark of this popular spot: visitors can choose from 14 varieties, including a Guacamole Burger, Grilled Onion Burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger, BBQ Hamburger, Turkey Burger, Jalapeno Burger, and a Bacon Cheese Burger. All are served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mayo & mustard on a poppy seed bun.

Other options on Miller's menu include Frito Pie, a Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Finger Basket, a Ribeye Steak Sandwich, a Chicken Salad Sandwich and a Chili Barker – an all-beef hot dog with mustard, onion, chili & cheese. Sweet Potato Fries, Onion Rings and French Fries are among the sides offered.

Visit the Miller's Café website to learn more about this Houston restaurant!

Miller's Café
3830 N. Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 699-2947
www.millerscafehouston.com/index.html
www.yelp.com/biz/millers-cafe-houston

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Le’ Pam’s House of Creole: The Shortest Distance Between Houston and New Orleans

March 26, 2015 by

When Houston residents want a taste of New Orleans without leaving home, they travel to Le’ Pam’s House of Creole for some spice. Houston-born chef Pamela Graham draws from her upbringing in New Orleans and training at the Culinary Institute of New Orleans to craft her menu of Creole cuisine. Her menu features Louisiana dishes such as fried catfish, chicken and sausage jambalaya, and cooked-to-order chicken wings. She combines Blue crab, gulf shrimp, Andouille sausage and turkey necks to make her seafood gumbo, and she finishes the meal with peach cobbler or bread pudding with rum sauce.

Open Tuesdays through Sundays beginning at 11 a.m., Le’ Pam’s House of Creole serves lunch and dinner and offers take-out and catering. According to the website, all diners are welcomed with “open arms a warm smile, and a greeting.”

Le’ Pam’s House of Creole
1644 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 444-1464
www.lepamshouseofcreole.com
www.yelp.com/biz/le-pams-house-of-creole-houston

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Plonk! Wine Bar and Bistro: An Upscale Houston Wine Bar

February 26, 2015 by

What’s not to love about a relaxing spot where you can chill out with beer, wine and a great menu of seasonal, bistro-style food? That’s what Houston's Plonk! Wine Bar offers, and it has become quite popular with regular diners.

Visit and you can sit inside or out and relax with an artisan beer or glass of wine from their eclectic inventory of varietals. Plonk!'s changing dinner menu partakes of what’s fresh and seasonal and might include sumptuous eats like Pan-Seared Duck Breast with black pepper gastrique, roasted fingerling potatoes, apples, & grapes, Hanger Steak with coarse-milled, artisanal grits, & fresh micro-greens, and Cataplana Mussels in a white wine broth with yellow curry, ginger, garlic, scallions, & coconut milk. They also serve some tasty Hearth Oven Pizzas that pair perfectly with a glass of wine or an artisan beer!

If you'd like to visit, Plonk! is open daily in Houston, Texas.

Plonk! Wine Bar and Bistro
1214 W. 43rd Street
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 290-1070
www.plonkbistro.com
www.yelp.com/biz/plonk-beer-and-wine-bistro-houston

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Ba Mien Bistro: Enjoy Authentic Vietnamese Pho at This Houston BYOB

February 5, 2015 by

Ba Mien Bistro’s authentic Vietnamese cuisine may come from three regions of Thailand, but you will only find the restaurant in one place: Houston. Along with rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and sandwiches, the restaurant serves pho, which is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of a rich, savory broth that teems with noodles, herbs, and meat. The soup’s meat could include rare flank steak, seafood, or brisket. Diners who prefer meat-free plates can choose from Ba Mien Bistro’s vegetarian selection, which features tofu spring rolls, sandwiches, and rice plates. Bring your favorite drink to pair with your meal; Ba Mien is BYOB.

Inside the small restaurant, white plates and black and white photos hang on gray walls over silver tables and chairs and an industrial floor. The restaurant also has an outdoor patio for those hoping to dine al fresco.

Ba Mien Bistro
5102 FM 1960 Road West
Houston, TX 77069
(281) 781-8138
www.yelp.com/biz/ba-mien-bistro-houston

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H-town Streats Food Truck: Don’t Miss the Shorty Mac Sandwich

January 29, 2015 by

The culinary trailblazers behind H-town Streats Food Truck aren't afraid to get creative in the kitchen. Their food truck's menu contains an eclectic mix of fare from near and far, but customers do say that a few of the creative eats stand out in the crowd.

The Shorty Mac grilled cheese is one of these exemplary creations. Instead of the typical slice of cheese and pat of butter, the Shorty Mac sports gooey mac and cheese tucked between two pieces of toast atop a layer of short rib beef. Yelp reviewers give it raves across the board and post photos to corroborate their stories. Regular patrons also love the fried avocado tacos, which are stuffed with uniquely crunchy deep-fried avocado. If neither of these items appeal to you, then perhaps H-town's Monte Cristo balls will. The fried spheres of ham and cheese also enjoy popularity among the food truck's customers.

H-town Streats Food Truck
Serving locations throughout Houston
www.facebook.com/Htownstreats
www.yelp.com/biz/h-town-streats-houston

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Chow Down on a Real Philly Cheesesteak at Pappa Geno’s

January 8, 2015 by

Grilled onions, steak, and Cheese Whiz. Those are all the ingredients necessary to craft a truly authentic Philly cheesesteak. At Pappa Geno's, an establishment more than a thousand miles away from the City of Brotherly Love, chefs closely observe this Philadelphia culinary tradition. The "Philly style steak and cheese" is just one of their creations, though.

They also recreate the classic Philly cheesesteak with a few fresh additions. Try the Smothered Philly, which includes a layer of zesty brown gravy on top, or the Freaky Philly, served with all the fixings: Cheese Whiz, American cheese, grilled onion, brown gravy, and Italian hot oil peppers. You can also go for another East Coast eat: the hoagie. The Hot Italian hoagie is stuffed with ham, Genoa salami, and provolone in addition to veggies, mayo, and Italian oil. The veggie hoagie, on the other hand, forgoes meat in favor of plant-based ingredients.

Pappa Geno's
1801 Ella Boulevard
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 863-1222
pappagenos.com
www.yelp.com/biz/pappa-genos-houston

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Blue Water Seafood: Try Crawfish Three Ways

December 22, 2014 by

Brad Aplin comes from a long line of anglers. He's a third-generation commercial fisherman, which means he's dipped a toe in virtually every type of fishing: shrimping, crabbing, and oystering, to name a few. Along with Ping Aplin, Brad puts his expertise to good use at Blue Water Seafood. The pair opened the Houston seafood restaurant in 1996 with the goal of serving fresh fish, much of it sourced from other active fishermen in the Aplin family.

Customers seem to agree that the crawfish dishes are some of the tastiest! You can try it boiled, in a po'boy, or as part of the etouffee—a traditional New Orleans eat. They also love the fresh oysters for a starter, but you can order anything from fried alligator to a Mexican shrimp cocktail. There are other dishes to explore …… try the Mariners platter, which comes with shrimp and scallops, shrimp and oysters. Whatever you decide upon… you will not be disappointed!!

Blue Water Seafood
12914 FM 1960 Road
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 894-9221
http://www.bluewaterseafoodonline.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-water-seafood-houston

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Peli Peli: Dine On South African Fare Under the Acacia Tree

November 24, 2014 by

Peli Peli’s unique name translates loosely into “bird’s eye chili,” a versatile spice that was discovered on the plains of Southern Africa during the 15th century. This name is appropriate to describe the incredibly flavorful fare at Peli Peli, an eatery specializing in South African fare and synonymous with spicy sauces and complex marinades. Peli Peli is the only restaurant of its kind in the state of Texas, and its menu includes an eclectic blend of traditional South African dishes, American cuisine classics, and even some Dutch and Asian influences.

The focal point of the restaurant’s interior is the 30-foot-tall acacia tree, but the avant garde architecture, colorful lights, and spacious dining areas also stand out. Peli Peli is especially well known for its private dining areas, which are ideal for corporate events or family functions.

Make reservations at Peli Peli on the restaurant’s website.

Peli Peli
110 Vintage Park Boulevard
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 257-9500
www.pelipeli.com
www.yelp.com/biz/peli-peli-houston

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