Trip Idea: Yellowstone Park, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park is a great spot to bring the whole family. Where else can you see bison, elk, wolves, and even bears in the wild? Just remember not to get too close! To get the most out of your trip make sure you check out these great attractions. 

Yellowstone National Park Tours
The best way to get acquainted with the area is to take a guided tour. Learn all about the landscape, wildlife, and the geothermal activity. In the summer months tours are by bus and in the winter months you have the option of snowmobiles or snow coaches. Private tours are available for larger groups.

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
See breathtaking views at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. From the canyon you can view two astounding waterfalls, the Lower Falls and Upper Falls. The 20 mile long canyon is the perfect spot to take panoramic pictures. 

Old Faithful Geyser
Prepare yourself for one of the most famous geysers in the world. It doesn't take long to see the water erupt from the ground. About every 90 minutes the geyser erupts shooting water over 100 feet into the area. It is truly a site to see.

Cafe Brussels: Brewing Up Fun in Houston

Café Brussels is a cozy neighborhood bistro that’s quickly become a favorite dining spot. Fans of Belgian beer love the fact that the café has the largest selection of the country’s beers on tap in Houston. Chimay Blanche, Hoegaarden, and Stella Artois are just a few of the brews you can nestle up to at this warm, friendly spot. The food menu features classic Belgian dishes like Moules Marinieres – mussels steamed in white wine, Le Lapin aux Pruneaux – rabbit leg with prunes, and Le Cordon Bleu – chicken stuffed with ham & swiss cheese. Be sure to save room for a luscious dessert like Dame Blanche – vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate sauce & whipped cream.

Cafe Brussels is open Mondays through Saturdays for lunch and dinner, Sunday brunch.

Cafe Brussels
1718 Houston Avenue
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 222-6996
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-brussels-houston

Goode Barbeque Company: The Real Thing

Goode Company serves up tasty, no-nonsense Texas BBQ. Order your meat by the pound and some sides to take home, or get yourself a plate to eat there. Sandwiches and entrée plates come with your choice of beef brisket, pulled pork, Czech sausage, honey smoked ham, turkey breast, chicken, duck, jalapeno sausage, pork ribs and turkey sausage. Jalapeno corn bread comes with your entrée and sides include baked potato, Austin baked beans, jalapeno pinto beans, coleslaw and jambalaya Texana. Beer and wine are served — but save room for pecan pie!

Open Monday through Sunday from 11a.m. until 10p.m.

Goode Barbeque Company
5109 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-2530
http://www.yelp.com/biz/goode-company-barbeque-houston

Boheme: International Flavor

Boheme is a café and wine bar that brings international flavor to Houston's midtown. Housed in a classic old building, Boheme is surrounded by a garden adorned with artifacts from the owner’s travels around the world. There are also nice touches like a wine bottle chandelier and interesting art on the walls. Happy hour starts at noon and runs until 7 p.m. during the week and 2 a.m. on the weekends. You’ll find lots of nice snacks and pizzas to share and burgers to dig into. All that and a full bar makes the Boheme a great place to meet up with friends!

Boheme
307 Fairview Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-1099
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-boheme-houston

Happy Labor Day!

As we say goodbye to summer, we wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day!

Houston Center for Photography: Snap

Houston Center for Photography is a must for anyone interested in viewing the world through the lens of an artist’s camera. Their exhibitions have included the work of renowned photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as emerging photographers. A changing array of exhibits is featured at the museum, which is just a hop-skip from the Menil Collection, a must for any lover of art. Past exhibitions included PictureThis!, featuring works from a collaboration with Texas Children’s Cancer Center in which HCP instructors work with young patients and their families, allowing them a photographic perspective on their surroundings. Upcoming shows include the 31st Annual Juried Membership Exhibition.

Open Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

Houston Center for Photography
1441 West Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-4755
http://www.yelp.com/biz/houston-center-for-photography-houston

Quan Yin Vegetarian Restaurant: Vegans Like Tasty Food Too

If you've been to many vegetarian restaurants, you may have gotten the impression that veg food must be very healthy… and mostly tasteless. In reality, vegetarians like tasty, greasy Chinese food just as much as everyone else. Quan Yin Vegetarian Restaurant is a great place to satisfy those cravings, making it a fantastic restaurant for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Here you'll find dishes made with tofu and vegetables, of course, along with mock meats that have to be tasted to be believed. Vegans will be thrilled to discover that they can eat anything on the menu, including dishes with meaty-sounding names like "sweet and sour pork" and "breaded chicken breast."

Quan Yin Vegetarian Restaurant
10804 Bellaire Boulevard
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-7890

MKT BAR: Lots of Fun in Houston

Part bar, part music venue, part restaurant, MKT BAR has lots to offer Houstonians. It’s a favorite after-work gathering spot, where you can erase the cares of the day over a beer or glass of wine while you chat it up with friends. Starter plates include Ceviche with toasted pita bread, Chickpea Fries with garlic aioli, and Plantain Chips with mango salsa. Heartier appetites will want one of their wood-fired pizzas, like the Squashed with roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, bleu cheese, walnuts & fresh arugula. Other dining options include Fish & Chips with garlic aioli, Harissa Roasted Half Chicken with sweet potato gratin, Grilled Pork Chop with sautéed spinach, and Chilean Sea Bass with polenta & olives. Yummy desserts include house-made gelato. Open every day.

MKT BAR
1001 Austin Street
Houston, TX 77010
(832) 360-2222
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mkt-bar-houston

Art Car Museum: Creativity on Wheels

Automobiles are functional, but style is important. The Art Car Museum builds on that style, as artists use many materials to not just decorate, but turn the automobile into a real work of art. Located across from Spotts Park, the Art Car Museum might be one of the most unique museums that you will ever see. You’ll have a good time just walking around and seeing how an artist’s vision can transform a station wagon or classic car into something so much more. But that’s not all – you’ll also see interesting paintings, sculptures that use re-purposed materials and featured artist that use all sorts of media. The Art Car Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Art Car Museum
140 Heights Boulevard
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-5526
http://www.yelp.com/biz/art-car-museum-houston

Just Dinner: Casual & Classy

From small beginnings, Just Dinner has grown into a great local BYOB dining experience. Located in the Mogan House in the neighborhood of Montrose, Just Dinner is just that – a delicious dinner option. While this is a casual restaurant, the décor is decidedly upscale, but also quiet and comfortable. Get an appetizer like country pate or warm brie to share, and move on to tasty American and Italian entrée options that will satisfy any diner. Everything made is fresh because all of the ingredients are either harvested in the restaurant’s garden, or bought that day. What a great way to have a tasty rendezvous with somebody special! Just Dinner is open Tuesday through Saturday for – what else – just dinner! Reservations are accepted.

Just Dinner
1915 Dunlavy St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 807-0077
http://www.yelp.com/biz/just-dinner-houston-2

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