From Ethiopian to Korean to good old American food, The Adventurous Palate leads you to some of the most exciting dining options in Houston. Author Kathi Mosbacher manages to demystify the unfamiliar with this thorough, informative, and entertaining dining guide. With this one-of-a-kind resource, you can familiarize yourself with lesser-known, yet superb, cuisine such as the Creole-Cajun dishes served at the Zydeco Louisiana Diner, the Guatemalan fare of El Pueblito, the Reggae Hut's Jamaican specialties, and the American home-style cooking of Mom's Kitchen. The Adventurous Palate features some very specific recommendations about where to go, what to eat, and how to eat it. Each restaurant entry includes the type of cuisine served, a listing of recommended dishes, a review, and other pertinent information such as location, hours, price range, reservation information, dress code, and entertainment and payment options. A map pinpointing the location of all the eateries is provided. Armed with this comprehensive resource, the most timid eaters among us will be well prepared to enjoy the rich ethnic diversity found among the city's 9,000 restaurants.

Soak up the breathtaking Lone Star State, one drive at a time From the rustic charm of the Hill Country to the mountains, deserts, and stunning sunsets of West Texas, the plains and canyons of the Panhandle to the sandy dunes of the Gulf Coast, the diversity of Texas will astound you. This revised third edition highlights places of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical significance, all the while introducing you to some of the friendliest folks you’ll ever meet. There’s more to see, do, and taste in Texas than anyone could ever experience in a lifetime, but with this guide you’ll never lack for trying! Drives include: • The Rio Grande Valley • The Texas Coast • The Panhandle Plains and Canyons • The Best BBQ in Texas

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Houston. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Houston metro area. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips from Houston helps make the most of a brief getaway.

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Houston. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Houston metro area. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips from Houston helps make the most of a brief getaway.

“Stories of immigration, culture-clash . . . and old-fashioned hard work are told through the history of Houston’s long-gone, but still-beloved restaurants.” —Yesterday’s America With more than fourteen thousand eating establishments covering seventy different ethnic cuisines, Houston is a foodie town. But even in a place where eating out is a way of life and restaurants come and go, there were some iconic spots that earned a special place in the hearts and stomachs of locals. Maxim’s taught overnight millionaires how to handle meals that came with three forks. The Trader Vic’s at the Shamrock offered dedicated homebodies a chance for the exotic, and Sonny Look’s Sirloin Inn maintained the reputation of a city of steakhouses. From Alfred’s Delicatessen to Youngblood’s Fried Chicken, Paul and Christiane Galvani celebrate the stories and recipes of Houston’s fondly remembered tastemakers. “In the book, the Galvanis share Houston’s history and love of food. They take the reader on the banks of the bayou when the city received its first inhabitants before time hopping from the Original Mexican Restaurant to The Original Kelley’s Steakhouse. Other stops include Alfred’s Delicatessen and the San Jacinto Inn.” —Houston Business Journal