Noah’s Ark is a festive, surf-shack-style restaurant in the League City area that features an umbrella-covered outdoor patio, a second-story balcony deck covered by a thatched roof, and a full stage perfect for live music every weekend.

If you’re looking for breakfast, Noah’s Ark offers a full breakfast buffet with French toast, eggs, sausages, and much more, as well as strong coffee that’s sure to perk you right up. For lunch and dinner, the menu switches over to fresh seafood platters, oyster appetizers, and large, juicy burgers that are almost too big to bite into. There is a full bar that serves cold beers and some of the best Bloody Marys in town, which taste even better when you drink them while listening to live music and looking out over the waterfront view.

Noah’s Ark
4438 Blvd Street
Bacliff, TX 77518
(281) 339-2895
www.noahsarkbarandgrill.com

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Regulars at King Chicken agree that the biggest draw at this Webster restaurant is the outstanding Peruvian-style roasted chicken, which is served tender and moist, with crispy golden skin. Yelp reviewers swear that the aroma itself is enough to make your knees go weak, and you can order a quarter chicken for a single person or get a whole chicken to feed a crowd. Add a side of fried yucca, plantains, or coleslaw and you've got a hearty, tasty meal. Other favorites on the menu include spicy black beans and jalapeno and cheese pupusas. Whatever you order, you can expect large portions, bold flavors, and reasonable prices.

The restaurant offers counter service rather than sit-down service, and while it's pleasant enough to eat in the restaurant's dining room, customers who want to take their time and savor every bite often order their meals to go.

King Chicken
548 West Nasa Parkway
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 316-9555
www.yelp.com/biz/king-chicken-webster

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Don't have a green thumb? Try growing cacti and succulents! These low-maintenance plants are used to living in dry desert environments, which means they require little watering. Use these simple tips for keeping your succulents happy and healthy.

1. Keep them in a sunny spot. Because both cacti and succulents like a lot of sunlight, try to position them in the sunniest spot in your home.
2. Use well-draining soil. These plants are very sensitive when it comes to watering, so use well-draining soil and a pot with a drainage system in the bottom to help prevent root rot.
3. Rotate frequently. To ensure that each side of your succulent gets an equal amount of sunlight, rotate the plant once a week or so.
4. Water according to the soil. Instead of watering them on a set schedule, water your succulents only when their soil is bone dry. Soak them completely by letting the pot sit underneath the showerhead for a good ten minutes.
5. Promote dormancy in the winter. While your cactus should be watered frequently in warmer months, allow the soil to go almost completely dry in the cold winter months to help the plant go dormant.

Cacti And Succulents Inside Your Home [Gardening Know-How]
Cultivating Cacti and Succulent Plants [HGTV]
Growing Guide – Cactus [Cactus Land]

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