Since 2009, Salon Avante has offered an upscale salon experience to the La Porte area, complete with highly trained staff of stylists who have been in the industry for many years. The salon is furnished comfortably and luxuriously, with furnishings that feel more like they came from an elegant home than a typical hair salon. The retail area offers all of the latest products from the most respected hair care brands, and the coffee and wine bar adds that extra touch of hospitality that really sets Salon Avante apart from the rest.

Haircuts for both men and women begin with a private consultation to ensure that the stylist knows exactly what you want, and there are also hair color services to help you create a completely new look that you love. In addition to its hair treatments, Salon Avante offers facial waxing, hair extensions, and even makeup application for your next big event.

Salon Avante
11001 Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 842-9770
www.salonavante.net

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Featuring a menu of classic American dishes, Main 101 Grill and Bar is a great casual dining spot for both lunch and dinner. Main 101 creates a laid back dining experience that doesn’t skimp on the taste and flavor of its fantastic fare. From fresh seafood to succulent cuts of meat, everything is prepared with an eye on quality. The lunch menu features many fantastic dishes perfect for a midday work getaway. Shrimp and grits are a popular choice among regulars. This traditional southern pairing comes alive thanks to the enormous jumbo shrimp and beer reduction. Other great options include curried calamari, smoked chicken quesadillas, and a delectable corn and crab fritter. Main dishes are just as sumptuous, with an array of great choices. Duck breast comes with a tasty honey whiskey glaze and is served with sweet potatoes and baby bok choy, while the New York strip steak is cooked to your liking and features spicy Montreal seasoning. Other great dishes include the grilled pork chop, seafood pasta, and pan seared chicken breast with pecan infused wile rice.

Main 101 Grill and Bar
101 East Main Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-8484
http://www.yelp.com/biz/main-101-grill-and-bar-la-porte

If all you’re looking for is a tasty, no-frills hamburger and a side of classic fries, you won’t be disappointed at Star Burgers. This go-to fast food spot is a tried-and-true favorite in the Pasadena area, and locals love it for its old-fashioned, nondescript exterior and friendly, welcoming interior.

Come in and try the Star Cheeseburger with bacon and jalapenos and an order of perfectly salted fries or onion rings, or go for something totally different with a corn dog or an order of fried shrimp. All of the food is very filling, and the prices are just as low as you’d expect from a fast food spot. Once your order comes out hot and ready, you can enjoy your food at one of the retro outdoor patio tables or even packaged to go to make your day a bit easier.

Star Burgers is open 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.

Star Burgers
2213 Strawberry Road
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 477-0097
www.yelp.com/biz/star-burgers-pasadena

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