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
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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
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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
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