Melange Creperie: Parisian Bliss in Montrose

Melange Creperie is a Parisian-style crepe truck parked smack-dab in the heart of the Montrose neighborhood. It’s won over a bevy of fans who think their crepes are tres magnifique! They feature a rotating weekly menu of sweet and savory options, plus classic crepes that are always available, such as ham, egg & cheese, and banana & Nutella. Don’t like what you see? Come up with your own crepe combo filling. Order a crepe filled with either a ‘mélange a deux’ – two fillings, or ‘mélange a trios’ – three fillings. Sweet and savory crepe fillings means you can have one for dessert or one for lunch – or both. They’re served in a cone, so they’re perfect for taking away.

Open Monday through Sunday.

Melange Creperie
403 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(832) 724-9464
http://www.yelp.com/biz/melange-creperie-houston

Provisions: Stock Up in Houston

Provisions has won over diners with their fresh, flavorful menu, an open kitchen dining area and spacious terrace. Get your party started with a refreshing cocktail like the Highland with green chartreuse, tequila, sugar cane & lime. Add on a Bread & Cheese Plate or a wood-fired pizza with mozzarella, basil & tomato. Some yummy pasta dishes adorn the menu, as do meat entrees like Hanger Steak with spring onions, Suckling Pig Porchetta for Two and Ham’O’Day with mustard rye. Fish entrees include Curried Mussels with cauliflower, Shrimp Salad with celery-apple remoulade, and Big Eye Tuna with fennel. Save a spot in your tummy for a tantalizing dessert like Neapolitan Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Minutes from Residences at Gramercy, Provisions is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Provisions
807 Taft Street
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 628-9020
http://www.yelp.com/biz/provisions-houston

Ambrosia: Sweet Eats in Houston

Ready to try a unique melding of Asian recipes and Texas-style ingredients? Head to Ambrosia, a cozy little bar and restaurant where a distinctive culinary experience awaits you with tasty tapas menu. Get the party started with a refreshing White Coconut Sangria or a Shere Khan cocktail with tequila, ginger beer & blood orange juice. Follow it up with some yummy Curry Wedges with potatoes, curry & cheese. Other options include Vegetarian Samosas with apple cilantro chutney, or fresh Ceviche with tostada chips. Gangnam Style Ribs is another tasty dish, as are crisp Flatbread with mushrooms cooked in Marsala wine & topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and Green Curried Chicken.

Moments from Residences at Gramercy, it's open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner.

Ambrosia
2006 Lexington Street
Houston, TX 77098
(832) 649-4636
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ambrosia-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

The Pass: Visit the Chef’s Table

The Pass seeks to create an experience where patrons feel they’re dining at the chef’s own table. Expertly attentive service, impeccable food and a casually elegant atmosphere have earned them kudos from happy diners. Pass through the secret entrance and prepare to be wowed by a chef’s tasting menu with 5 to 8 courses, with or without wine or cocktail pairings. You can call ahead or go online to find out the changing menu, or be surprised by the marathon of delectable delights presented to you. Courses might include Ham & Eggs, which is egg custard served in a can of caviar, layered with capers, salt, spices, & black caviar. By all accounts it’s a little bit of heaven in your mouth. Dinner is by reservation only.

Not far from Residences at Gramercy, it's open Tuesday through Saturday.

The Pass
807 Taft Street
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 628-9020
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pass-houston

Oxheart: A Houston Dining Experience

If you're lucky enough to secure a reservation at Oxheart you will not be disappointed. The small dining room only has 30 seats. This Houston restaurant is so popular that reservations are taken weeks in advance. Oxheart is not quite a vegetarian restaurant, as there are a few meat and seafood options, but the menu comprises primarily delicious vegetable dishes like warm Sunflower Seed Soup and Heirloom Carrots cooked with exotic spices, coconut, avocado, and corianders. The menu changes frequently but is always full of flavorful options. Order the chef's tasting menu for a taste of everything. You will not be disappointed with seven courses of careful created dishes. Everything is made with care to create a delicate mix of flavors. You can even see the chefs cooking in the open kitchen that is the center of the restaurant. The service is wonderful, taking the time to explain each dish that is brought out to you. Make sure you sample the desserts created by the talented pastry chef. 

Oxheart
1302 Nance Street
Houston, TX 77002
(832) 830-8592
http://www.yelp.com/biz/oxheart-houston

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse: Carnivore’s Delight

Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse serves up all the meat you can eat in the best Brazilian Churrascaria tradition. Pay a single price and flip the card at your table to the green side and the servers roaming the dining room will present you with cut after cut of various meats, sliced tableside for you to grab with the provided tongs. Try customer favorites like picanha (prime sirloin), bacon-wrapped filet mignon, or lamb, served as sliced shank or chop. Once you’ve had your fill, or when you want a break, just flip the card to the red side and you can enjoy your meal without interruption. If you’re not a meat eater, Chama Gaúcha offers an extensive salad bar that is available on its own and is also included in the main buffet.

Chamagaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
5865 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 244-9500

Tiny Boxwood’s: Classy & Casual Dining

At Tiny Boxwood’s restaurant, it’s about the whole package: the food, the ambiance and the service. Together, they make the whole dining experience memorable. Located in Highland Village, you’ll find cuisine with a French flair, any time of the day. You’ll like the clean, classic dining room, or dine on the patio. Come for breakfast or brunch and try the grilled bread plate with homemade jam, eggs, quiche or morning cheese. The lunch menu includes tasty soups, salads and sandwiches, and check out the chef’s seafood special or any other dinner course, and you’ll be satisfied. Mid-afternoon, come in for a nice respite with cheese and wine! Tiny Boxwood’s is open Tuesdays through Sundays.

Tiny Boxwood’s
3614 W. Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-4224
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tiny-boxwoods-houston

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

Rocking Music and Delicious Food at Sambuca Houston

If you love listening to live music while you sip and supp, Sambuca Jazz Café is your dinner destination.  Located in the Rice Hotel, Sambuca’s eclectic offerings appeal to an eclectic crowd: it works well for a business lunch, as a fun place to unwind during rush hour (also known as happy hour), and as a hot date spot.

Sambuca’s music calendar is as diverse as the establishment’s bar, beverage, food, and dessert menus! Check ahead to coordinate your evening with the sort of music you prefer since each night hosts a different flavor, including acoustic and classic rock, sultry singers, Latin mix, blues, country, jazz, and variety dance.

There’s something on the menu for every taste and appetite, from pizza to lamb chops and from greens to marinated pork ribs. Leave room for crème brulée or sticky toffee pudding or the martinis, which are magnificent.

Word to the wise: make reservations, but don’t always depend on them.

Sambuca Houston
909 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 224-5299
www.sambucarestaurant.com

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