Vinoteca Poscol is a popular wine bar and Italian restaurant that's been open since 2009, but it now has a new home about a mile and a half from Siena at Memorial Heights. Start off your meal with small plates like tomato, bufala, and arugula finger sandwiches or the braised calamari. Guests rave about the high-quality bread served here, and Vinoteca Poscol’s flatbread pizzas and sandwiches are popular because of it.

Specials like the squid-ink pasta with Spanish octopus, baby shrimp, baby tomatoes, and garlic beautifully round out the menu. Whether you just want to nibble or indulge in a full meal, Vinoteca Poscol has the perfect pairing of wine from its extensive wine collection. A romantic spot for a date night or an intimate gathering of friends, Vinoteca Poscol is sure to be a hit in its new prime location.

Vinoteca Poscol
608 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-2797
www.yelp.com/biz/vinoteca-poscol-houston-3

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Town in City Brewing is a new microbrewery that created waves during the "White Linen Night in the Heights” event just a few short weeks ago. It offers a smattering of house-made brews, which have gotten rave reviews from local beer drinkers as well as critics. Favorite brews include the Chipped Tooth IPA, which has a two-malt base and a hoppy flavor, and the City Amber, which features American hops in an otherwise English-style beer.

The dog-friendly beer garden is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the unique ales. The owners have plans to add food trucks to this area to create a one-stop hangout for drinks, snacks, and fun. There’s also an air-conditioned tap room in case the summer heat gets to be a bit too much. The staff is helpful and proved they can handle a crowd during their busy opening night. Town in City Brewing is about 10 minutes from Siena at Memorial Heights.

Town in City Brewing
1125 W. Cavalcade
Houston, TX 77009
(832) 409-1650
townincitybrewing.com
www.yelp.com/biz/town-in-city-brewing-company-houston

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A diner that specializes in the total burger experience, Grafitti's at Union St. has garnered a lot of buzz lately. At least that's according to local diners and Eater Houston, which placed it on its August list of hot local restaurants. Make the short drive from Siena at Memorial Heights to see if you agree!

What sets Grafitti's at Union St. apart is its commitment to excellence with its ingredients. Everything from the meats to the condiments to the buns is made from scratch on the premises. Some of the burger creations here are practically otherworldly, like the Imperial, topped with sweet brisket, mac and cheese, onion strings, roasted poblano, fried pickles, and bacon jam. There are platters of chicken fried steak, pork chops, wings, and baked mac and cheese that round out the menu with Texas flair. The decor is super fun, with paintings on the walls depicting everything from cityscapes to the moon landing to vintage soda ads. There’s also a lounge area, well-stocked with beer, wine, vintage cocktails, whiskey and scotch – perfect for a late-night drink!

Graffiti's on Union St.
2003 Union St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 869-7000
www.grafittisburger.com
www.yelp.com/biz/grafittis-at-union-st-houston-2

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