You don’t have to know Houston restaurant history to appreciate The Lymbar, located at 4201 Main in The Ion, the sleek, steel-and-glass, multi-use “innovation center” in midtown Houston. The modern Latin restaurant’s appeals are immediately obvious. A window-lit bar at the front enlivened by hanging plants beckons happy hour-seekers, perky two-tops on a platform anchored […]
Beer and burgers on a big patio sounds like a formula for success—as long as the burgers are really great. FM Kitchen and Bar, nestled over at 1112 Shepherd near Washington Avenue, nails all three parts of that formula. The house burger, aka the FM Burger, is one of those smallish but high-quality packages made popular by Shake […]
At Rim Tanon, a modest but attractively designed Thai restaurant located at 2241 Richmond (near Hobbit Cafe), three people can comfortably dine together on a hundred spot, total, and all luxuriously cruise through the menu. That covers each person ordering an appetizer, entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. That is not to say this is “cheap” Thai […]
For the first time in my life, I flew first class last week on a United Airlines flight from San Diego to Houston. The extra expense has never seemed justified. This time, though, a confluence of date, time, award travel availability and 25,000 United miles landed a plushy window seat with spacious legroom on a […]
THE UPSHOT Diners who prize setting and service over value might find favor with classy and well appointed Le Colonial, rich in hardwoods, shutters and vibrant murals. Unfortunately, we didn’t find enough magic in the pricey dishes to want to return. (It is worth pointing out, though, that the prices are modest compared to other […]
