Houston Press: 2011 Best of Houston Winner: Best Macaroni & Cheese. Check out more Houston Press Best of Houston Winners here: http://bit.ly/JCaGyR Or go mobile with the free Best Of app.
Food & Wine: The tree-shaded patio of this New American restaurant is as big a draw as the cocktails. These include daily-changing sangrias and the Forty-Year-Old Milkshake (a mix of honey, mascarpone ice cream an
Houston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Comfort Food Restaurant: Try the meatloaf cooked in a can served over a mound of buttery mashed potatoes. They even have fried pickles, hearty soups & fab burgers!
Nhan Nguyen: Get their signature Wings and Waffles plate--a great way to start the day! Just be sure to get there early (~7 AM weekdays, 8 AM Saturdays) or the line will be long.
CultureMap Houston: A funky neighborhood café named after a beloved dead dog and adorned with canine décor (like dog bones nailed to the walls along with paintings of flying pups).
Bon Appetit Magazine: In new downtown park Discovery Green, this restaurant overseen by legendary Texas chef Robert Del Grande has an herb and tomato garden that gives cocktails and savory dishes local appeal.