At the time, Michael Rypka took a big risk he'd hope would pay off. He quit his fulltime job as an executive chef, maxed out his credit cards, and purchased a food trailer and a red Vespa scooter with the ambitions of opening a taco joint. The result is Torchy's Tacos, an extremely successful eatery […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The name, the food, the decor — every aspect of Luigi's Pizzeria represents Italy. The good news is, the Houston eatery is located just a short distance from 3800 Main. If you had plans to enjoy a home-cooked Italian meal for dinner, but don't have the time or the energy to spend hours in the […]
If you're into craft beer, Saint Arnold Brewing Company should be on your agenda. This Houston establishment opened in 1994 as the city's first microbrewery. These days, Saint Arnold Brewing Company has developed a reputation and beer label that has many customers flocking to this beer-lovers haven, which is located just a short distance from […]