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QUOTE Originally Posted by Al_Capone:

Thanks man I appreciate it. I was thinking about getting in on a Sunday and checking out the city. My best friend's sister lives down there and loves it. Any advice or places I have to check out for a day?

QUOTE Originally Posted by ogmike:

I absolutely love Houston, except for the humidity is terrible.  Very cultured city with many things to do.  Great diversity of the city brings a lot of great restaurants as well.  Go check out the Heights area.  It used to be a pretty dumpy area from what I understand, but the area is being revitalized and there are tons for bars and restaurants, primarily along Washington Ave.  I think this is one of the more fun areas of town.  Also, Rice Village is a pretty cool area with some good bars as well.  Montrose is also a good street to go find some food. 

Ruggle's Green, America's, The Breakfast Klub, Niko Niko's, and Saigon Pagolac are some of my favorite restaurants there that are unique to Houston.  Depending on where you're at and what kind of food you like, I'm sure one of those places will be solid for you. 

If you get a chance, go check take a St. Arnold's Brewery tour, on Saturday if possible.  It's not what you're thinking, it's pretty much a big behind party where young adults show up and drink and party.  It's unlike any beer tour you'll ever have gone on.  In fact, we didn't even go on the tour while there.  People bring their own food and make a fun afternoon out of it.   

Have fun and GL on the interivew.

QUOTE Originally Posted by Al_Capone:

Thanks man I appreciate it. I was thinking about getting in on a Sunday and checking out the city. My best friend's sister lives down there and loves it. Any advice or places I have to check out for a day?

QUOTE Originally Posted by ogmike:



Yeah, I would say it's hard to find character in Houston when you live in Austin.  But to compare it to Dallas is way off base.  I live in Dallas, and I understand why it has a reputation for being douchey.  Still enjoy it somewhat though.  Houston, on the other hand, doesn't give off a douchey vibe, although I'm sure there can be plenty douchebags about.  One thing you'll notice about Houston is that there seem to be more transplants from all around the country than any other Texas city, maybe even more than any U.S. city.  Since so many young adults don't have much family there, they make friends and are constantly going out.  So to me, the nightlife is pretty awesome.  So many young people come to Houston to either work in oil & gas, or go to work/school at Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world.  Unbelievable amount of culture leads to the best dining in Texas by a landslide.  Don't get me wrong, I actually enjoy hanging out in Austin and I get it, even coming from an OU fan.  Hanging on West 6th, floating the Comal, and eating Home Slice helped me to have one of the funnest weekends I've ever had.  But the money, diversity, and culture in Houston is matched by few.