Everything centers on wine here, including the small but well-considered menu of small bites and paninis. The wine list is well-organized and the selection appeals to both... Read more.
The cocktail bar has always had tasty food options (Sunday brunch RIP!) and we’re particularly partial to the warm pretzels and curry eggs... Read more.
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Cottonwood, with its outdoor benches and big pavilion, feels a bit like the kind of venue that would be good for a community barbecue. There actually are quite... Read more.
The combo of Greenway Coffee espresso and WiFi makes Double Trouble a perfect morning hangout for telecommuters and students. In the afternoons and evenings, they turn out... Read more.
Down House is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has an appropriate cocktail to go with each. You can bring... Read more.
Fun and funky El Gran Malo has dozens of tequilas infused with just about anything you can imagine: cinnamon, beets, ghost peppers, you name it. The hearty Mexican food helps balance out any overze... Read more.
Goro & Gun – the restaurant takes its name from the 1985 Japanese comedy film, Tampopo – is much more than a ramen shop. The bar takes up a good third of the total space... Read more.
Grand Prize (1010 Banks St.) tested the waters last year when it started hosting biweekly “Ghetto Dinners,” and chefs Adam Dorris, Will Walsh and ... Read more.
This is one of the better things about Washington Avenue, but “better” doesn’t necessarily mean “fancy.” The laid-back former gas station has a... Read more.
At Max’s, you’re encouraged to pair their wines with the menu of next-level comfort food, like truffled macaroni and... Read more.
Come here for the interesting selection of craft beers pulled from a space age-looking preservation system. They go great with the... Read more.
This neighborhood hangout draws in beer nerds from all over the city who are seeking the judicious selection of sought-after beers as well as local favorites. The burgers and vegetarian offerings... Read more.
The bar on the ground floor of Philippe Restaurant has one of the best selections of rosés in town. Hit up happy hour to take advantage of 50% off open bottles. Read more.
Tucked away in the middle of a small Montrose shopping center, Poison Girl has pinball machines, cheap Lone Star and good whiskey. Read more.
A friendly staff and the printed list are both good tools for navigation. The list is painstakingly organized by region and includes some parts of the world that made me raise my eyebrows. Read more.
These wine bars are comfortable neighborhood spots for enjoying a glass or a bottle. The newer Heights location also has an outdoor second-story patio, perfect for catching a breeze. Read more.
The walls are covered with brass plates earned by diehards (here they’re referred to as “Masters of the Universe,” thank you very much) who tasted 200 beers. Read more.
Hay Merchant is a craft beer lover’s dream. A best-in-class draft system dispenses some of the truest, purest pours I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. Some of the ones I’ve tried are... Read more.
There’s nothing to not love. It’s housed in a beautiful old building. During the day, lots of light comes through the skylights. Each month, proceeds from purchases go to one of four charitable... Read more.
There are now three Tasting Rooms in Houston, and the concept has spread from here to other cities. Good food, too, at the bigger locations in Uptown Park and CityCentre. Read more.
The tongue-in-cheek, illustrated wine list dares you to rethink all of your assumptions about wine. There’s something here for everyone, whether you like sparklers, rosés, sweet, not sweet, Old Wo... Read more.
This Memorial-area refuge is practically one big comfy living room, overseen by proprietor Joe Rippey. It is one of the city’s original wine bars. Read more.
