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Already Planning This Weekend’s Brunch? Visit Oporto Fooding House and Wine!

November 4, 2015 by

If you plan your entire week around where you’ll eat brunch on the weekend, you’ll definitely want to add Oporto Fooding House and Wine to your list. This popular brunch spot near Siena at Memorial Heights is a favorite among Houston foodies — it landed on Eater Houston's list of the city's best fall brunch spots — and its menu of tapas dishes and Portuguese entrees is a world away from the usual eggs Benedict and mimosas.

If you’re craving something out of the ordinary for your morning (or mid-afternoon) meal, stop in to Oporto Fooding House and Wine for curried chicken empanadas, scallop farrotto and shakshuka complete with baked Moroccan-style eggs. To finish things off, pair your meal with handcrafted cocktails with names like the We Got the Beet or the Pearadise from the full bar.

Oporto’s interior is just as impressive as its food, from the woven light fixtures hanging from the ceiling to its light, neutral color scheme and sunny outdoor patio. The restaurant also offers lunch and dinner throughout the week, so there’s always something tasty to try.

Oporto Fooding House and Wine
125 W Gray Avenue
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 528-0115
www.oportomidtown.us

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Enjoy Specialty Cocktails and Tex-Mex Eats at EaDo’s

October 23, 2015 by

EaDo’s is a new spot that's quickly become known for its specialty cocktails, like the Mexican martini and spiked blueberry lemonade made from fresh squeezed juice. Those looking for drinks other than cocktails can turn to a menu of craft beers available in draft and bottled options. If you often miss out on happy hour because of work, you won't have that problem anymore — EaDo's offers happy hour every day until 7 p.m. and all day on Sunday. It's open until 2 a.m. nightly as well.

You can pair your drinks with food, too. The menu has a Tex-Mex vibe, offering dishes like street tacos, ribs, and brisket, plus a variety of smaller sharing plates for easy bar snacking, like chips, dips, and queso.

Throughout the restaurant, you will find art installations created by a number of local artists. Make the two-mile trip from Siena at Memorial Heights and check it out for yourself!

EaDo’s
2024 Rusk St.
Houston, TX 77003
(346) 980-8945
eadoshouston.com
www.yelp.com/biz/eados-houston-2

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Experience Art an a New Way at the Bayou City Art Festival This Weekend!

October 7, 2015 by

When was the last time you took time to enjoy art? If it's been too long, or even if it hasn't, make a point to attend the Bayou City Art Festival this weekend. Downtown Houston will be transformed into a sprawling art gallery with works created by more than 350 artists from all over the world.

The event is just 10 minutes from Siena at Memorial Heights, giving you a convenient opportunity to gaze at paintings and sculptures, 3D art, jewelry, photography, mixed media, and works in other mediums that will be on display, and it should come as no surprise that this event is one of the top 10 outdoor fine arts festivals in the nation. In addition to art, you'll also find food and entertainment galore!

Admission is $17 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12.

Bayou City Art Festival
Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
901 Bagby St.
Houston, TX 77002
www.eventbrite.com/e/bayou-city-art-festival-downtown-2015-tickets

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Enjoy a Delicious Meal at Chef Wendell Price’s New Restaurant, Rustic Oak Gastro Pub and Wine Bar!

September 28, 2015 by

Only 2 1/2 miles from Siena at Memorial Heights is Rustic Oak Gastro Pub and Wine Bar, a fairly new restaurant that specializes in a mean brunch and delicious dinners. The restaurant is owned by chef Wendell Price, a staple on the Food Network, so you can expect to be served a quality meal here.

Rustic Oak Gastro Pub started out as a brunch-only restaurant, so you can be confident that it does classic brunch dishes right. The restaurant serves a prix fixe brunch buffet on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch costs $30 per person and includes options like red velvet pancakes, bacon and bleu cheese quiche, pan seared salmon, crab cake benedict, braised collards, and truffled scrambled eggs.

Rustic Oak recently started serving dinner, which includes a variety of Southern-inspired plates like crab soup, barbecued oysters, barbecued prawns, grilled peach salad, jerk lamb chops, Hennessy game hen, lobster mac and cheese, and smoked turkey necks.

Make your reservation for Rustic Oak Gastro Pub and Wine Bar and enjoy a celebrity-level meal!

Rustic Oak Gastro Pub and Wine Bar
511 Richmond
Houston, TX 77006
(832) 540-3648
www.rusticoakwinebar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/rustic-oak-gastro-pub-and-wine-bar-houston

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Nibble Your Way Through the Food Truck Scene at the For the Love of Food Trucks Festival!

September 23, 2015 by

A one-day event that will showcase the best food trucks Houston has to offer, the For the Love of Food Trucks Festival is happening just around the corner from you, about a half-mile away from Siena at Memorial Heights. More than 20 food trucks featuring all types of cuisine will be available for you and your family to try.

Cousins Maine Lobster, Heffernan BBQ, Journey Ice, Monster PBJ, and others will all be in attendance. A live band, Corey Stoot, will provide music and entertainment. Because of its great location at Rebels Houston on Washington Avenue, there will be two indoor air-conditioned facilities with covered patios, as well as space outside to enjoy. Admission is currently free if you get tickets in advance; they’ll be $5 at the door, though kids under ten are always free. Enjoy the delicious eats and start the fall off right at the For the Love of Food Trucks Festival.

For the Love of Food Trucks Festival
Saturday, Sept. 26, 5-10 p.m
Rebels Houston
5002 Washington Ave.
Houston, TX 77006
www.eventbrite.com/e/fortheloveoffoodtrucks-festival-rebels-houston-sat-sept-26th-tickets

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Fuego’s Saloon: A New Spot With 25 Beers on Tap!

September 9, 2015 by

Since opening in June, Fuego’s Saloon has established itself as a go-to spot on on the Washington Avenue-area bar scene for a few reasons. First, there are 25 beers on tap, so lovers of suds have been flocking here to sip craft brews. Second, word has gotten out about Fuego’s firecracker shrimp, said to be fresh, plump, and seasoned just right.

Fuego's also has some kitschy touches like shuffleboard if you’re in the mood to challenge your friends. And you’ll never have to miss the big game here because there are more than 20 wide-screen televisions scattered throughout the place. You can even bring your furry friend — the outdoor patio is dog-friendly! Last but not least, Fuego’s is a destination for happy hour, and it’s easy to see why. It runs from 4-7 p.m. every day, and you can get discounts on cocktails, beer, wings, and fries! Perhaps best of all, Fuego’s is only about two miles from Siena at Memorial Heights. So, what are you waiting for?

Fuego’s Saloon
817 Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77007
fuegossaloon.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fuegos-saloon-houston

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Izakaya: A New Restaurant Serving Unique, Japanese-Inspired Pub Food

August 26, 2015 by

A new bar and restaurant in the growing Midtown foodie scene, Izakaya offers Japanese/pub food fusion fare that's both unique and tasty. Opened in July less than two miles from Siena at Memorial Heights, this place is noted for the fact that it doesn't offer the typical sushi, hand rolls, and teriyaki that you'd find at the typical Japanese restaurant.

Instead, its food is what you might expect to find on the menu of any gastropub, but with an Asian twist. Mochi and bacon skewers, street corn with togarashi bonito flakes, and Japanese curry dip, and poached egg with fries and bonito flakes are the kinds of small plates you can find here. The bar is stocked with beer, wine, cocktails and, of course, sake to pair perfectly with these avant-garde dishes. Izakaya recently added desserts like the Elvis in Tokyo, an almond flavored cake topped with vanilla ice cream, peanut butter and jelly – a perfect finisher for a night out.

Izakaya
318 Gray St.
Houston, TX 77002
www.yelp.com/biz/izakaya-houston

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Vinoteca Poscol: A Beloved Wine Bar at a New Location

August 19, 2015 by

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: An Up-and-Coming Local Hotspot!

August 12, 2015 by

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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Grafitti’s at Union St.: Buzzworthy Burgers!

August 6, 2015 by

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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