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While most people think of bananas when they think of sources of potassium, there are actually a wide variety of other foods that contain even more of the beneficial mineral. Potassium helps to keep your heartbeat regular and your muscles, kidneys, and other organs working to their fullest potential, and it’s even been proven to work better than sports drinks at providing energy before a workout. These great foods can help to ensure that you get enough all-natural potassium.
Top 10 Foods Highest in Potassium [Healthaliciousness]
15 Foods That Are High in Potassium [Health.com]
Foods With More Potassium Than a Banana [Huffington Post]
Potassium and Your CKD Diet [National Kidney Foundation]
Coffee aficionados know that different beans and roasting styles create distinctly different tastes, and that's where House of Coffee Beans steps in. Since 1973, House of Coffee Beans has been roasting all its own beans, in small, hand-tended batches, using a vintage German roaster.
This Houston shop offers dozens of different bean varieties, all of which are available to grind and brew at home. Pick up a pound of classic French roast, or treat yourself to one of the shop's custom flavored coffees, like creme brulee, vanilla nut cream, or hazelnut. During the holiday season you can even get unique holiday blends that evoke the flavors of egg nog, gingerbread, or pumpkin pie. If you consider yourself to be a more educated coffee drinker, you'll appreciate the non-flavored, shade-grown, single estate beans in varieties like Ethiopia Sidamo, Sumatra Mandheling, and Celebes Toraja.
House of Coffee Beans
2348 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 524-0057
www.houseofcoffeebeans.com
www.yelp.com/biz/house-of-coffee-beans-houston
The word "casual" shows up time and time again in Yelp reviews of Luna Pizzeria. It's meant as a compliment in this context. The pizzeria's unique ceiling shows off a fun geometric patchwork of multi-colored triangles, offset by black tables and bright red stools. So the environment still hints at careful design, despite the casual vibe that permeates it.
The real appeal of Luna Pizzeria, however, is of course its Italian fare. Many Yelp reviewers commend its spicy andouille pizza. The pie sports andouille sausage, red onion and red pepper, fresh jalapenos, and green onions. The prosciutto pizza is another popular option, but this one comes topped with its namesake Italian meat, arugula, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, and a lemon vinaigrette. You can also build your own pizza from Luna's gourmet ingredients or opt for a salad or sandwich instead. Save some room for gelato, tiramisu, or Italian cream cake.
Luna Pizzeria
3435 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77098
(832) 767-6338
lunapizzeria.com
www.yelp.com/biz/luna-pizzeria-houston
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Café Rabelais evokes the charming ambiance of a classic French cafe, and when you sit down at this popular Houston eatery, you just might fancy yourself at a Parisian brasserie. The tables are small and packed close together around the L-shaped bar, and the menu lists classic French dishes.
Try starting your meal with the iconic escargots appetizer, rich with garlic butter. Pate and seared foie gras also provide an authentic start to your meal. The steak frites is a hearty and satisfying choice, and regulars say the tender duck confit pairs excellently with the chef's strawberry balsamic reduction. End your meal in true French style by ordering a cheese plate after your entrée, since your palate will be primed to compare a wedge of buttery brie, pungent gorgonzola, and tangy fresh chevre. Whatever you order, you can be sure that you'll get friendly service, no matter how traditionally French your tastes.
Café Rabelais
2442 Times Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 520-8841
www.caferabelais.com/indexOUT.html
www.yelp.com/biz/caf%C3%A9-rabelais-houston-2
Shopping at a food co-op in your area is one of the best ways to obtain healthy, fresh foods and support your area’s local farmers and purveyors. Many people in small towns assume that they don’t have a food co-op in their areas, but they are actually more common than you might think. Here are two online tools to help you find co-ops near your home.
Co-Op Directory
This expansive website enables you to search by state in order to find the closest food co-ops. Each listing includes an address, phone number and links to the store’s website for additional information. Co-Op Directory also provides a short description of many of its stores, including the types of food that each store sells, its mission statement and other details.
Local Harvest
Local Harvest is one of the most popular websites for all types of fresh, local and organic foods, and it also offers a large directory of food co-ops in every state. You can search for your area by using the site’s interactive map, which offers pinpoints for each store. Once you find a co-op near you, Local Harvest provides all of the necessary driving directions, phone numbers and more.
Anglophiles and expats alike flock to British Isles to stock up on edibles, collectibles, and gifts. This Houston area shop specializes in imports directly from Britain. You'll find jars of marmalade and chutney, as well as biscuits, cakes, and crackers, all of which make excellent additions to your afternoon tea. You can also stock up on royal family collectibles and coveted Royal Worcester porcelain pieces, each hand-painted and carefully gilded.
British Isles is also a great place to pick up a gift for someone special. Purchase a set of china tea cups for a particularly proper friend, or splurge on an exquisite piece of modern glassware for an artistically-inclined pal. Kids will especially appreciate a bit of imported chocolate or candy, as well as the adorable Paddington Bear and Peter Rabbit plush toys. Whatever you intend on purchasing, be sure to allot yourself plenty of time, because chances are good that you'll lose track of time browsing through British Isles's charming stock.
British Isles
2366 Rice Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 522-6868
britishislesonline.com
www.yelp.com/biz/british-isles-houston
For a food truck, earning more than 300 Yelp reviews and 4.5 out of 5 stars is a pretty impressive feat. Anyone who's ever visited Tacos Tierra Caliente Food Truck probably isn't surprised that the Houston food truck has accomplished this goal.
Nearly 100 of Tacos Tierra's fans point to the barbacoa as the best option. Its tender ribbons of beef have won over many mouths in Houston, but the al pastor tacos and lengua—that is, cow tongue—tacos also garner many rave reviews. Cooks match the fresh beef with ample amounts of onion and fresh cilantro to complement the meat's savory flavors. Add on slices of creamy avocado for a different combination of flavors and textures, or try the fajita tacos instead. Many Yelp reviewers also highly recommend the fajita meat. Tacos Tierra Caliente Food Truck even serves breakfast tacos, and they're a hearty way to start your day.
Tacos Tierra Caliente Food Truck
1919 W. Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 584-9359
www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-tierra-caliente-houston
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