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.

While this is a convenient spot to get some light shopping done and grab a bite, the look and feel…read moreof the shops feels more like an indoor strip mall without a very exciting set of shops. With that said however, you'll be able to find lots of practical items you might need if you're conducting business in the area and there are plenty of reasonably priced food options available.

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!

Look like everyone had the same idea I did to sign up for TSA PreCheck amidst the current TSA…read moreshutdown. The process is incredibly simple and less than 10 minutes especially if you have an appointment. With an appointment, you're probably the next in line. If you don't have an appointment, the line starts to look like the ones at the airport... The most difficult part about this visit was figuring out where to go since this more of a kiosk than a storefront, so there's no suite number. I wished someone had written a review or something indicating that this location is on Level 1 right next to GAP, The Museum of Illusions, and Express.

I have truly been impressed by a mall! Galleria is realllllly impressive, from all aspects - the…read moreparking, the amount and variety of stores offered (from high to low end), and the staff. Such a great experience all around! I appreciate how clean and organized the mall is. When I went it was roughly midday on a Saturday so my only advice would be to come early or later in the day to beat the crowds.

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.

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.

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.

I attended the American Meteorological Society's 106th Annual Meeting and 25th Annual Student…read moreConference (Jan. 24-Jan. 29). Compared to other cities and convention centers that have hosted this event, I fear this convention center didn't hit the mark. This is a rather large scale conference (6000+ annual attendees). In this specific center, we took up practically a whole floor. The big props to this center is that they could fit us on one floor, compared to the other cities that have hosted. Additionally, I think the convention center as a whole was very pretty and well-maintained. There were some temperature control issues that I noticed throughout the week; however, I'll just chalk that up to the inconsistency of the Houston temperature. However, when it comes to ammenities for these types of meetings, GRB did not match-up. There were minimal outlets around, and for most of us attendees, we have to continue working throughout the conference. If your computer or phone dies quickly, invest in portable chargers if you're attending a conference here. There is a Starbucks on site; however, the hours are very finnicky. If you're looking for an afternoon coffee, you'll likely be searching elsewhere. One other thing to note (and maybe this was just the staffing for our conference) is there seemed to be miscommunication between venue security and our conference planners, especially for the Sunday poster session. Us students were told to hang our posters and leave the space immediately. We were also told that as presenters, we would not be allowed back in until 7 p.m., which is when the session and judging for the session was set to start. The security member watching over the poster hall seemed to be a bit rude to my fellow presenters too when they questioned why we wouldn't be allowed in early to get fully prepared.

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.

Cute, quaint shop. Lots of unique items and trinkets. Nice place to pick up something special.read more

Wow! What a gem of a store in Houston's midtown. I could easily have spent hours in here. You'll…read morefind a mixture of vintage clothes and boots, kitsch and tchotchkes, crystals, beads, and so much more. Some stuff is new, some stuff is made to look vintage, and other stuff is vintage. Definitely adding this to my rotation of stores I visit when I'm in town.

really cool place and all of the staff were SO friendly. a lot of weird little trinkets for great…read morevalue. i bought a legit speed limit sign several months ago. also not as a complaint but finding nearby parking was pretty hard but that's the houston experience LOL

Highly recommend coming to visit for the beautiful skyline backdrop! Make sure you're ready to walk…read moreup a flight of stairs or opt for the elevator! ;) Everyone who comes to visit Houston should visit! Several eateries, little shops, and rooftop seatings.

Went to ElTiempo for dinner before a comedy show…read more Lots of quick to order food. Too bad they want $12 to check out the roof.

I was just passing through downtown Houston when I was looking for a quick snack, and I stumbled…read moreupon this supermarket. what a surprise! The parking was a bit of a challenge, but it was easy enough because it was a calm Tuesday morning. To get from the parking area to the store, you just take the elevator one level down, and then you're right inside. This place is surprisingly big, filled with all kinds of snacks, cookies, and coffee. The highlight for me was their shawarma breakfast wrap. It was top-notch and exactly what I needed. You choose between whole wheat or white pita, and it's filled with scrambled eggs, your choice of fresh or sautéed spinach, and they add potatoes as well. Then they top it with shawarma chicken, tomato, and a delicious sauce. For $8.5 it was worth every bite. Hands down, a five out of five. I also tried their coffee, which was just a standard brew sitting in ice for hours and nothing special. At $2.50, it was fine, but nothing to write home about. The real stars were the cookies. I got a coconut pecan cookie and an almond crunch cookie, and both were absolutely delicious. I didn't have time to explore the whole store, but there was a great selection of fresh produce, chocolates, and all sorts of small treats. Overall, the staff were really friendly, and the entire visit was smooth. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. Five out of five stars!

A great find with a great location downtown! I found myself wandering back here multiple times…read morewhile in town for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plenty of healthy and not so healthy but delicious options, the breakfast chicken shawarma wrap was a great way to start the day with fresh squeezed orange juice. They have a great selection of salads and some sandwiches which were a quick and easy lunch. The MKT Bar had a warm bowl of chili on a cold day which was just what I needed. A great one stop shop with groceries as well!