The Shops at Houston Center (which recently rebranded as The Highlight) is a super convenient spot…read moreright in the heart of downtown, especially if you use the skywalks to get around. It's an excellent place to grab a bite or take care of errands during the week, featuring great lunch staples like Salata, Leaf & Grain, and Doozo's Dumplings. They also have an awesome tech-infused mini-golf spot called Puttshack and a GNC, making it a really solid mix of quick dining, entertainment, and everyday essentials.

Lots of vacant shops at 3:00 in the afternoon. Only things open were Hallmark and an Art Store…read more There are 3 medical clinics which seemed weird to me.

Drive for lunch and happy hour. Lots of potential. Not really for tourists. 2 blocks of Open mall…read moreconcept. Too bad... no shops nothing but companies and restaurants. But very green for houston!! Thought i was in emeryville. Great if you want lunch and you work nearby. When its 120F its probably a nice escape. Near the historic library and government buildings.

This is a nice little group of businesses that was outside of my hotel. I didn't get to go inside…read moreany of the little shops, but I did window shop and see this is definitely where I want to come back.

Was really hoping to check this out as I walked quite a ways to get there but even though I came at…read morethe prescribed time, it was definitely not happening. The silver lining is that there is a lot of really cool and tasty graffiti lining the buildings. Would love to come back and check this out next time it's happening and hopefully update my review. Update: someone "very kindly" messaged me to inform me the this only happens on the first Sunday of every month. Adding this here so no one else is mislead by the yelp page saying open on Sunday, which like a broken clock is only sometimes true.

Real hip-hop Alive and well!!!! So much fun, best music best vibes, BEST GEAR!…read more Every time I go to Houston I never miss this flea market!

Oh, The Galleria! My ex-husband is from Houston and I've…read morebeen to The Galleria many, many times. In fact, I started going long before I knew my husband. My dad also lived in Houston and we'd often do shopping or eating at the mall. My daughter (who is now 30) loved (& still does) skating at the ice rink during the holidays. It's a magically fun experience. The Galleria is always incredibly decorated for the holidays. I still get to Houston 1-2 times a year and always enjoy visiting The Galleria. The Galleria itself has not only the ice rink but office space, two hotels, lots of places to eat, and shopping. The retail offerings range from shops like H&M, Macy's, and Nordstrom to high-end luxury shops like Gucci & Chanel. We were there just a few months ago and it was just as fun and exciting as my first visit! Gang, there are so many stores here. Like crazy amounts (a few hundred). It's very large and easy to navigate and of course gets extremely busy during peak times. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike.

Shopping can be hit or miss, and on this particular day, it was definitely a miss. My friends and I…read moreare dedicated bargain shoppers, and despite our best efforts, the Houston Galleria wasn't giving up any deals. With only about an hour before leaving Houston, our shopping mission was more of a speed run than a leisurely browse. Even without scoring any purchases, the Houston Galleria remains an impressive destination. The moment you step inside, you experience bright lights, multiple levels of stores, and a steady stream of shoppers that create an energetic, bustling atmosphere. Beyond shopping, the mall offers entertainment options such as its iconic indoor ice-skating rink, making it easy to spend an entire day there. One of the Galleria's biggest strengths is its variety. Luxury retailers like Chanel and Louis Vuitton share space with more accessible brands such as Banana Republic and American Eagle, offering something for nearly every budget and style. Whether you're on a focused shopping mission or simply window-shopping, there's plenty to explore...even if, in our case, we left empty-handed. The dining options are equally diverse, ranging from food-court favorites to sit-down restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and Shake Shack to Chic-fil-a. While we didn't find the bargains we were hoping for, our fast-and-furious shopping adventure was filled with laughter and great conversation, and the kind of fun that comes from spending time with good friends. Sometimes spending quality time with friends is the best find of all.

I asked my girl which city sent her to me. She told me that Houston Center…read more This is a really cool office building. The lobby has really interesting art to look at. There is a tiny post office on the second floor with limited hours but it definitely beats having to go all the way to the other side of downtown to use a post office. And this tiny post office usually doesn't have a lot of traffic so you don't have to wait in line.

Mostly empty with hardly any open shops, but the shops that are open mostly serve food, there's…read morehardly any foot traffic, service is relatively fast and speedy. There's air conditioning, plenty of places to sit despite being a rather small mall and had some pleasent sights to see. All in all it's decent for a quick bite, but nothing extrordinary or more worthwhile about it despite being deathly hollow and quiet aside from workers and business men and women going out for lunch or the occasional college going teen/ young adult after a class. The food court is the main event, there are literally only two stores in this place.

The George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, is a hub for conferences and large-scale…read moreevents. Its floor-to-ceiling glass walls fill the interior with natural light, creating an open, spacious feel. As you walk through the convention center, there is a steady flow of activity...professionals wearing badges and networking, vendors showcasing their products, and visitors moving quickly along the walkways. It is the kind of place where you can sense the importance of an event before you even reach their area of the convention center. The convention center was strategically right across the street from our hotel. My friends and I decided to attend a women's body building conference at George R. Brown convention center. We have all toyed with the idea of participating in a bodybuilding contest. Then you think about the strict clean eating, intense workout routines and the number of supplements you dump into body, then you press the pause button. We found our way into the arena where the women's bodybuilding contest was taking place. The room was filled with anticipation, admiration, and respect. When the athletes stepped on stage, the entire space seemed to zero in on them...their massively lean bodies, muscle definition and their practiced poses. While we watched with admiration, none of us committed to pull the trigger on body building. The George R. Brown Convention Center provided the perfect backdrop to explore the possibility of bodybuilding. In addition, we perused the vendors present associated with fitness. It is always a part of growing as an individual when explore new possibilities.

They say things are bigger in Texas, and if you're talking about Convention Centers, then this one…read moredefinitely stands out. It's in the top ten by sq ft in the US, but that long hallway seems to go on forever and forever. I was here for a convention (duh) and everything was in one general area. There were lots of escalators to move between floors, and lots of hotels and restaurants around to accommodate the crowd. Very well done. Bathrooms were kept clean but they could use an update with some barriers and some spacing. There were lots of water filling stations and the staff kept up with refilling things like coffee and drinks they were providing. Lunch provided in the convention hall was done well. It was "lunch" fare for sure with sandwiches and salads and stuff like that, but they kept everything organized in feeding a bunch of attendees. I ate at both Pappadeux's and Saltgrass which are connected to the Convention Center and both were excellent choices.

What a great little store in Montrose!…read more I was looking for some souvenirs to bring home for my kids while in town on business and I found this place on Yelp and I am glad I did. They have a wonderful assortment of unique and well curated gift items including jewelry, cards, tote bags, art, candles, clothing and chachkies. The very friendly salesperson was happy and eager to help me which just topped off the great little visit on the way to the airport. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for unique and thoughtful gifts.

This place is the cutest. Great service and eclectic gifts-- not much to improve here! There are…read morelots of items in the shop but it isn't overly crowded. I picked up a Leah Sweet ceramic mug on my last visit. What a great place to buy a gift!

Beautiful store. The staff was very nice. Loved seeing them craft as we were in the store. That's…read moremy kinda place!

It's currently 4:04 PM. I've had this ring less than two hours. I'm not even moving for real. Very…read moreunfortunate. Back to update. I'm pleased to say that the store reached out to rectify the situation. I promptly received a refund. The customer service was lovely. I really do enjoy shopping here for nicknacks and leather, so I'll be more selective with the pieces I pick.

We love the POST; this place is amazing and kicks ass. It got diverse food options and a great ice…read morecream spot. I love how you don't have to leave this establishment if you want more food. Better than your average mall food court! About the service, I like how the different restaurants text you when your food is ready opposed to just standing there giving you the ability to explore around. All the restaurants staff has been very nice each time I've come. Make sure you make thoroughly sanitize the table that you decide to eat at. I watched the most disgusting thing occur yesterday: a couple changing their baby on the bare table. Nasty! They didn't even wipe the table down then I watched a couple bring food to that same table and eat off of it! Anyways, the ambience is always chill hence people doing whatever they want. I love the industrial look of the place. You can walk around and find different atmosphere of this place. I discovered an area with all greenery; they don't take care of the plants as some have scale (weakness the lifespan of the plant), however very beautiful and calming area

I wish I'd known about this place sooner!…read more Chinese lion dancer here! Several of my teammates and I travelled to Houston to watch the Red, White, and Roar International Lion Dance Championships and it was INCREDIBLE! POST Houston is so hecking cool, boasting several great spots for photo ops, a Market with some absolutely delectable looking food, a rooftop park and garden, and so much more. I could easily imagine several reasons for visiting this venue, big event or none. Despite everything it has going for it, I did note a few drawbacks specific to this competition. The first notable issue was getting to a restroom. Because of the way the performance space was allocated and set up (it essentially blocked off a main atrium in the POST), we had to go outside and re-enter the building in a different location to access the bathrooms. While it was confusing at first and kinda sucked every time we needed to go, it was doable. The second only real complaint I had was with actually viewing the competition. Other than rows of chairs where it was difficult to see around the backs of other people's heads, there were two sections of risers for audience members to sit, though one was partially blocked by the building's pillars. If you weren't on the 'good risers' it was actually easier to see if you stood off to the side of the main stage, which in turn clogged the atrium even more and added to the accessibility issue as mentioned earlier. The emcee even had to periodically ask people to find different viewing points because it became an issue. Naturally this left the stairs behind the main stage to stand on to get a view as good as, if not better than, the Good Risers. The drawbacks here were that you couldn't hear as clearly, and, just like with the Good Risers, if you didn't get there fast enough or weren't waiting in the wings for someone to leave, you were kinda screwed. Truly this place was so cool, and if it wasn't for the spacing issue of the competition I would've given it 5 Stars. Parking wasn't too bad, it was easy to get food, the restrooms were consistently clean for the entirety of the 10 hours I was there, and architecturally it was just awesome. I have almost no doubts that the next time I visit, it'll be a 5 Star experience.

Wow! I stumbled upon Phoenicia Specialty Foods while sauntering about downtown Houston and boy am I…read moreglad I did! What a special place this is! When I stepped inside I was delighted with the surplus of gorgeous foods and snacks from all over the world. Chocolates, candies, savory snacks, frozen foods, pastry cases that are yards long, a deli case to make others jealous, a chicken wing selection for every fans tastebud, an olive bar boasting 20 varieties, and so much more I didn't even discover. Their fresh foods were some of the prettiest I've seen and the pastry case was one I could have gazed at all day. In the end I left with one of their famous giant cookies and it was delicious. Prices seemed quite reasonable for the quality of the food and the area, and the staff were so nice! I wish I lived closer so that I could enjoy this place on the regular; guess I'll just have to come back soon.

I went to Phoenicia Specialty foods for the first time ever and realized I have wasted the last 8…read moreyears since I moved to Houston having never been here before, because wow! I mean my pocket book is probably better for it because I want to buy the whole store but honestly I've been missing out. The place is cute and welcoming from the corner sign on the building to the moment you step in- bright, inviting, great displays so you know where to go. You can't get lost in here with the signage, but you can't definitely get lost in the aisles with all the great, unique choices. The ready food display has so many Mediterranean treats, some I've had before some I've never heard of and everything I tried was amazing. We got the cabbage rolls and Armenian veggie dolmas. Great flavor, both specific items I haven't had before. Nice citrus, spiced flavor to these. I'd say they're have to try items. Not only found jarred tomato paste, which I've been on the hunt for but they had choices in this category and that's another first for me. Will have to go back and try the others. Also got the cured Serrano ham -amazing. And I thought the prices were going to be insane having a spot right in the middle of the city and nope- pleasantly surprised for my goodies, great prices even less than some of the other stores I frequent in the suburbs. I'll be back again and again and again until I try the whole store lol. Definitely give them a try, you won't regret it