Feel nostalgia for the old-school video games you used to play when you were a kid at Joystix Classic Games & Pinball. In the age of the home console, this arcade is a throwback to a time when you not only played your favorite games, but did it in public while impressing your friends.

Show you’ve still got what it takes to overthrow Donkey Kong or rack up the highest score on the Star Trek Pro pinball machine. Hundreds of games line the walls of this house of fun, giving you an opportunity to play your favorite upright, sit down, and counter-top video games that you haven’t seen in years. Foosball, air hockey, and ping pong are also available for the analog fans, along with a jukebox and photo booth to add memories to the evening.

Visit the Joystix website to learn more about this unique Houston attraction.

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"If you're coming to Aladdin's bring your appetite," says one Yelp reviewer. And he's not alone: Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine is known as one of Houston's go-to spots for hearty, filling, and healthy meals. The garlicky hummus is made in-house and brightened with a quick squeeze of lemon, while the deep, smoky flavor of the roasted baba ghanoush provides a pleasing contrast to the hummus. Get an order of each accompanied by some warm, fresh pita bread for dipping.

Main dishes include spiced lamb gyros with grilled peppers, feta, and tzatziki as well as the restaurant's famous grilled kabobs in sirloin, chicken, lamb, and veggie varieties. Mix and match with one of the kabob combination platters, which also include dips and sides of your choice. This place is BYOB, so be sure to grab a bottle of your favorite wine to pair with your dinner.

Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine
912 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-2321
www.aladdinshouston.com
www.yelp.com/biz/aladdin-mediterranean-cuisine-houston

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We wish you and your loved ones all a very happy and safe holiday season.