When searching for places to eat in Houston, we came across another recommendation from Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Channel.  Greek food appeals to us (We miss Opa’s.) and thought we would give Niko Niko’s a try. First indication that this is a popular diner/dive was the parking lot.  We […]

1620 River Oaks Boulevard in Houston, Texas must be the home of American royalty.  Be still my heart.  I know I have lived a sheltered life, but I thought I had been in a couple of very very nice homes.  Once I even got to go inside Mount Vernon, Ruth Hunt’s home on White Rock […]

Bayou Bend – I like it.  I love it.  If I lived in Houston, Texas, I would visit Bayou Bend regularly. Bayou Bend is the MFAH house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg (1882–1975), the collection is one of the finest […]

When researching top rated restaurants in Houston, The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation appeard on more than one list.  Remember the 30 Essential Texas Restaurants to Visit Before You Die – The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation was on that list.  Allison Cook’s Top 100 Restaurants in Houston lists The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation at #34 – […]