Dharma Cafe Dharma, a Sanskrit word, is "best defined as the spiritual work that you do in your life to return to yourself, your center." Namaste, John and Susan.
Benjy's - In The Village The Original. Fine American food and service. Full of flavor, lacking pretense.
Tecate Mexican Restaurant & Cantina Totally taqueria, without excuse, but with all the hallmarks of good dining. Great authentic food, friendly staff who are at play while at work and a experience of both comfort and satisfaction. Try it out.
Shade One of the jewels of the Heights. Good food. Good service. Great wine.
Prego Prego. This is a great spot in the Rice Village. One of a few restaurants in Houston that always hits the right note. Houston has a great Italian tradition in restaurants and this one does not disappoint.
Star Pizza 2 A Houston establishment. I personally love this pizza. Yeah, I've been to Chicago's Pizzeria Uno. I like our hometown slice better.
Raia's Italian Market A nice little place with a marketplace atmosphere. Growing faster than expected.
The food is fresh and good and the owners are on premise, which are plusses....
PLONK! A Beer and Wine Bistro North of I-10. Scott Miller's incarnation brings classy quality to Oak Forest.
Block7 On Shepherd just South of Washington. An enophile's dream come true. Art. Food. Wine and Passion.
The Pearl Bar A real bar right down to the glowing red neon sign. What could be better? Great service in a friendly clean atmosphere! That's what!
Cantina 1308 Another El Tiempo. This one is the best of the three. A casual neighborhood atmosphere and great fajitas. Plus the legendary 'Rita's.
The Boom Boom Room One of the few bars in the Heights, this place is clean and friendly and close to home. After just one stop, I believe it's worth another look.