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When the family asks what's for dinner, one answer will make everybody happy: pizza. Take the family out for pizza at one of these excellent Houston pizzerias. Romanos Pizza At Romano's Pizza, you can enjoy New York-style pizza without having to leave Houston. This family-owned pizzeria serves up the classics like cheese, veggie, and meat-lover pies. Specialties include the Mona Lisa, topped with fresh spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Another favorite is the Pollo Special, which comes with grilled chicken, fresh garlic, and tomatoes. Be sure to add a side of fried calamari or garlic bread. For dessert, there's cannoli and tiramisu. more Pizaro's Pizza If it's Napoletana-style pizza you're looking for, head to Pizaro's. To create the perfect pizza, Pizaro's owner trained under renowned pizza master Pepe Miele and received certification from the Verace Pizza Napoletana. You can taste the quality in specialties like the Salsiccia e Funghi, which comes with tomato sauce, housemade mozzarella, crimini mushrooms, Italian sausage, and basil. If you enjoy a good white pizza, try the Patata e Funghi, topped with truffle oil, garlic, Yukon Gold potatoes, mushrooms, rosemary, and mozzarella. Be sure to order a Nutella flatbread for dessert. Vinny's Pizza Vinny's Pizza specializes in New York-style pies and slices made with quality ingredients. Popular offerings include the Maui Wowie, topped with prosciutto, roasted pineapple, pickled jalapeno, chili flakes, mozzarella, provolone, and tomato sauce. Vegetarians will like the Happy Hippie, which comes with red peppers, mushrooms, charred broccoli, red onions, French feta, onion puree, and provolone. Stop by one of these Houston pizzerias today for a meal that the entire family will enjoy. Buon apetito!

Whether you're on your way to work or need a midday pick-me-up, there's no better way to put some pep in your step than with a cup of coffee. Here are two of the best coffee shops in Houston, Texas, where you can treat yourself. more ThroughGood Coffee No matter how you like your coffee, the baristas at ThroughGood Coffee can serve it up. ThroughGood Coffee sources its beans from local roasters to create the perfect espresso, Americano, latte, and so much more. Specialties include the Good Morning, made with espresso, vanilla, milk, caramel, and cold brew. The menu also features a selection of teas, including red rooibos, wild berry, and mango tango. During your visit, be sure to sample one of the vegan donuts provided by Hugs Donut Shop. Blacksmith Blacksmith is a local favorite not only for its specialty coffee but also for its quality food and excellent service. Whether you're sitting inside the stylish shop or relishing a sunny day on Blacksmith's patio, you'll enjoy sipping on a vanilla latte, caramel latte, or mocha. No matter what beverage you select from Blacksmith's extensive menu, you can count on the barista to craft it with the freshest seasonal beans. If you're a bit hungry, try the Vietnamese Steak & Eggs served with house pate, French bread, and a side salad. Another favorite is the scratch biscuits topped with cream fraiche and jam. These are just two of Houston's excellent coffee shops. No matter which one you visit, you're sure to enjoy something delicious.

Paying a visit to a great steakhouse in Houston, Texas, should be at minimum an annual tradition. Here are a few of our favorite spots to get mouthwatering steaks in Houston. nextpage Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Pappas Bros. Steakhouse has two locations in Houston. If you're looking for a celebratory or business dinner destination, Pappas Bros. is a good choice. The USDA Prime dry-aged beef this steakhouse offers is sure to make a good impression on your guests. We suggest the dry-aged prime ribeye with roasted wild mushrooms paired with your favorite varietal of red wine. Taste of Texas If you love a good Southwestern-style steakhouse, head to Taste of Texas. This steakhouse is a Houston staple, especially for long-time residents. Start your dinner with an order of Texas Quail Bites or jumbo lump crab cake before moving on to your favorite cut of beef. From a classic 24-ounce Cowboy Steak to a picture-perfect tomahawk ribeye, every steak lover will find a dinner to get excited about at Taste of Texas. B&B Butchers B&B Butchers is the steakhouse for people who are looking for the best of the best. This steakhouse is one of the very few restaurants in the United States that serves A5 certified Kobe beef. You'll also find 55-day in-house dry-aged prime beef here, as well as Texan and Japanese Wagyu beef. In short, B&B Butchers is serious about beef. These are just three of Houston's top-notch steakhouses you should check out. Houston's massive and rich culinary scene deserves exploring and steakhouses are a great place to start.

The Houston CityPASS is a great way to see some of Houston's biggest attractions for a great price. Here's a quick guide to what CityPASS has to offer people who want to see the sights in Houston. more What Is CityPASS? Houston CityPASS allows you to save a ton of money on Houston attractions. If you're a fan of museums and tourist destinations or if you're visiting Houston for the first time, CityPASS is a great entertainment investment for you and your family. Instead of buying individual tickets to Houston's many attractions, you can purchase just one CityPASS to explore them all with just one ticket. What Can I See? The CityPASS gives you admission to Space Center Houston, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Houston Zoo or the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Kemah Boardwalk or the Children's Museum of Houston. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful day spent learning and exploring or a day of fun, these attractions have you covered. How Much Is CityPASS? A CityPASS for children ages 3-11 is $54 and one for people 12 and up is $64. You can buy your CityPASS online on the CityPASS website. You'll get mobile tickets to the attractions you choose over a 9-day period. Take advantage of the amazing deal Houston CityPASS has to offer so that you can see everything you want to see in Houston. Houston's many attractions can add up if you purchase tickets to them one by one, so see if CityPASS is a good option for you.

Whether you're trying to turn over a new leaf or you've long recognized the power behind real ingredients and tastes, Houston's health-focused restaurants are worth the visit. Here are a few of our favorite places to eat healthily in the city. more Flower Child In addition to its brightly chic atmosphere, Flower Child also serves healthy entrees that will make you come back for more. This restaurant uses farm-fresh ingredients to create dishes such as chicken enchilada bowls, the Flying Avocado wrap, and avocado hummus. We love the build-your-own entree with your choice of protein and plenty of tasty healthy sides to choose from. Dish Society You'll find a few DishSociety locations around Houston. The farm-to-table focus this memorable restaurant offers has made it a local favorite. When you visit, try anything from the Deconstruction Chicken Pot Pie to the Brisket Stuffed Sweet Potato to taste some of the freshest ingredients Houston has to offer. Green Seed Vegan If you're looking for one of Houston's best vegan restaurants, welcome to Green Seed Vegan. Try one of the restaurant's fresh-pressed paninis, the barbecue jackfruit sandwich, the Solburger with a raw hemp nut patty topped with plenty of veggies, and more. Even if you're not a vegan, Green Seed is worth trying. Eating healthy is not simply eating less and more boring food, as these delicious Houston restaurants show. The next time you're searching for something new to eat, try any of these great restaurants for a new culinary adventure.

Image via Pixabay.com When the temperatures begin to soar, nothing beats an ice-cold milkshake. Check out these three cool restaurants where you can enjoy a creamy milkshake in the Houston area. more Chill Milkshake and Waffle Bar When you want the best milkshakes in Texas as voted by USA Today, head over to Chill Milkshake and Waffle Bar. You'll feel like you're in a classic diner when you walk into the cool restaurant. You can get a variety of milkshakes along with waffles, burgers, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Favorite flavors of milkshakes include birthday cake, mint chocolate chip, and coffee toffee crunch. Connie's Frozen Custard Using creamy frozen custard, the milkshakes at Connie's Frozen Custard are rich and luscious. All of the shakes and malts start with Connie's frozen vanilla custard and then you can add as many toppings as you want to create a scrumptious frozen dessert. You can have malt balls, Heath bars, or fruit flavors added to the custard to make your unique and divine creation. Fat Cat Creamery All of the ice cream used for the milkshakes at Fat Cat Creamery is made in small batches. The milkshakes and malts are made with hand-dipped ice cream and local Mill-Creek Creamery milk. Many of the Fat Cat Creamery's signature ice cream flavors rotate, so you want to check often and see what delightful concoctions they're creating. Favorite flavors include salted butter caramel, coconut vanilla bean, bourbon pecan pie, and buttered rum raisin. We hope you enjoy our recommendations of places to get a cool milkshake in Houston.

Image via Pixabay.com When you're looking for spicy food in the Houston area, you're in luck. Check out these three restaurants that are sure to bring on the heat. more Peli Peli Savor the cuisine of South Africa when you dine at Peli Peli. The restaurant serves fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables with signature South African flavors. Many of Peli Peli's dishes feature South African spicy peppadew peppers that are sure to fire up your mouth. Try culinary treats such as crab and fish cakes with the peppadew sauce, zesty South African curry with hot chilies, or a bowl of spicy lentil soup made with exotic African spices. Reggae Hut Satisfy your craving for Caribbean and Jamaican food at the Reggae Hut. Enjoy spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, zesty curries with hot peppers, and Caribbean comfort food such as beef patties, oxtail stew, or spicy curried goat. You can also enjoy seafood dishes like the Creole Cuban snapper. Wash your food down with zingy homemade ginger beer, sweet tea, or the Reggae Hut's famous rum punch made with homemade fruit punch. Chuy's Enjoy delicious, spicy, and hot Tex/Mex food when you eat at Chuy's. Start your meal with an appetizer such as nachos filled with spicy jalapenos. Enjoy tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, or a steak burrito filled with their hot version of Hatch green chile sauce. You can also choose a mild ranchero sauce or the medium Boom Boom sauce. Cool your mouth off with one of Chuy's signature margaritas. We hope you enjoy feeling the heat at these three spicy restaurants in Houston.