Sugarbaby's pays homage to the sweet little cherub that started it all with
an array of fresh-baked cupcakes - from traditional to couture - and a
selection of other bite sized goodies, exquisite chocolates, uncommon candies,
delightful teas and coffees, and a few of the non-edible, but just as sweet
varieties of delightful gifts.
La Griglia – new Italian
2002 West Gray
713-526-4700
With a lively, festive atmosphere, La Griglia offers guests a delicious display of New Italian dining. La Griglia means “the grill,” and most of the food here is grilled at one of two huge grills located in the center of the restaurant. Colorful Italian murals and busy mosaics provide a playful, whimsical ambience while fresh fish, creative pastas, chicken, beef and fresh vegetables tempt guests with an array of fabulous choices. La Griglia is one of Bill's favorite Houston restaurants.
Avalon Diner
2417 Westheimer
Tel: 713-527-8900
A Houston classic since 1938, this traditional diner serves up country breakfasts at all hours of the day; soda fountain malts, milkshakes and floats (made with Texas-proud Blue Bell ice cream, of course); plus diet-breaking diner specialties. Grandmother-approved blue plate specials include grilled pork chops, fried chicken, homemade meat loaf, roast turkey with dressing, and chicken and dumplings served with cornbread or rolls made fresh daily. Burgers, hot dogs and hearty diner sandwiches are all customer favorites. Don't miss the fresh squeezed lemon or limeade served in the mixing can -- perfect for quenching a summer thirst.
Fun Fact
The waitstaff all have the year they started working at the diner embroidered on their uniforms.
Goode Company Barbeque 5109 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
Tel: 713-522-2530
Texas Bar-B-Q
The funky older building has limited seating inside, but that's OK. It's more fun to grab your tray from the cafeteria-style line and head for the many picnic tables lined up outside on a covered patio. You can still hear the Willie Nelson music blasting away. Look for a curious mix of West U yuppies, blue-collar 'cue fans, Rice students and Montrose bohos.
Skyline Bar & Grill 1600 Lamar
Tel: 713-577-6139
Hours: Daily 5:30pm-10pm, Bar open until 2am
Skyline Bar and Grill, atop the Hilton Americas on the 24th floor, is famous for its signature martinis, cool cocktails and fabulous view. Now, add to that live music 7 nights a week and you have the perfect combination for a night out on the town.
Vin 530 Texas (Bayou Place)
Tel: 713-237-9600
www.vinhouston.com
Vin is a perfect accompaniment to an evening at the theater, ballet, or
movies. Upstairs, Vin combines forces with the Rock Bar, which features
live, local bands on Thursday nights, and the Mosaic Lounge which
features a tranquil water wall and a 1,700-square-foot balcony with swings
and daybeds overlooking downtown. Vin is a marvelous place to spend an
evening.
