Boheme's owner Morgan Holleman has spent much of his life traveling around the world, and it shows at the bar and restaurant. A 6,000-square-foot garden wraps around Boheme's historic building. It's filled with mementos from Holleman's travels, including artworks from around the world. Make the short trip from 3800 Main to Boheme to explore the […]
Sometimes you just want to sit down and enjoy your coffee instead of chugging it on-the-go. If that's the case, venture to Empire Cafe, a cozy little establishment in Houston where coffee, breakfast meals, and lunch dishes are on the menu. Stop by with friends, break for lunch, or make the short trip alone from […]
Not every beer poured at The League of Extraordinary Brewers is local, but many of them are. Of those local brews, a handful are hyperlocal—that is, they're actually crafted in-house by The League's own Extraordinary Brewers. Try the Brazos Valley or the Nitro Lone Pint for a taste of the super-local suds. If you're interested […]
Baby Barnaby's Cafe is a popular breakfast spot in Houston, but lunch and dinner is also served at the establishment. Start your Saturday with an egg platter or end your night with one of the many entrees. Baby Barnaby's Cafe, which is located just a short distance from 3800 Main, features a space that is […]
The vending machine at the Cockrell Butterfly Center is probably unlike any you've encountered before. In place of the typical sweets and salty chips you'll find inside most vending machines, this Insect Vending Machine dispenses snacks made with insects as the main ingredient. It features different delicacies from around the world, and you might be […]
If you love sushi but are operating on a budget, Oishii Japanese Restaurant is worth a try. In fact, even if you're not on a budget, Yelp fans of Oishii say that its sushi and Japanese entrees are well-crafted enough to warrant a visit. Since the eatery isn't far from 3800 Main, right near Greenway […]
Spaghetti marinara, tortellini alla panna, and eggplant parmigiana are three of the most popular dishes among customers at Perbacco, not far from 3800 Main. These entrees capture the overarching theme of the menu, which focuses on authentic Italian food crafted the traditional way. With that style of cuisine in mind, chefs gather the finest and […]
There's more to the Houston culinary scene than just barbecue. This vibrant city also plays host to an array of bakeries, chocolate shops, and ice cream parlors—you just need to know where to look. The next time a craving for sweets strikes, check out one of these spots near 3800 Main. The Chocolate Bar Chocolate […]
The staff at SweetCup makes its gelato in small batches, fresh every day. It's one of the ways they pay homage to the gelato pioneers of Italy. SweetCup's owner got to interact with them firsthand on her honeymoon, during which she fell in love with Italian cafes and their unique sweets. In fact, she couldn't […]
Sean Carroll and Tish Ochoa didn't just fall deeper in love with each other on their Parisian honeymoon; they also fell in love with the creperies that dotted Paris's streets. In fact, when they returned to Houston after their honeymoon, the couple couldn't stop thinking about the crepes they'd enjoyed in Paris. So in 2010 […]